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3b Half Cab????

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by wheelie, Aug 5, 2018.

  1. Aug 5, 2018
    wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

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    Are they out there? Hard to find? I imagine they are specific (or "splific" as Eddie says) to the B and nothing else interchanges. Thanks
     
  2. Aug 5, 2018
    Keys5a

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    I've seen a half top (hardtop) on a 3b before, but I'm not sure if it was a factory produced top for that model. It had a fixed windshield frame, and a sheetmetal fairing (about 4") to bring the cowl sides flush with the rest of the body. I think the windshield glass was the same width as a CJ5.
    From the upper windshield down, it looked like a Dj3a full hardtop (the type with the fiberglass top cap), only half length. The half top had a metal top cap.
    It was not a pleasing look on that poor 3b.
    -Donny
     
  3. Aug 5, 2018
    wheelie

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    :lol: I can only imagine. Ugly gets uglier. But, if I put a plow on this B for the winter, I'm gonna want some cover and heat and prefer to heat the smallest area possible.

    Should have kept the full 3B hard top I had and just cut it in half.
     
  4. Aug 6, 2018
    garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

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    Theres one on a 3B in the next town over. It doesn't look terrible.
     
  5. Aug 6, 2018
    Mr.T

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    I have a half cab. It came off a 3A, the top went right on my 3B and required very little tin work in mating the doors to my windshield frame. It's been off and laying outdoors for a while. Glass is intact,windows roll up, junior west coast mirrors, lockable door latches and needs some tin straightened.
    $250.00, I'm near Towanda,Pa 18848
     
  6. Aug 6, 2018
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    One of my favorite wheeling trips ever was around Towanda, back in '94-ish. (y)
     
  7. Aug 8, 2018
    ojgrsoi

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    3b a runnin

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    I have a full top for a 3B
    the bad: no its not in perfect shape
    it will need some work
    it has some rust
    I don't remember if the windows roll down/up
    no, I don't want to ship it
    the good: I do have doors for it
    Its free
    [​IMG]
     
  9. Aug 9, 2018
    montanacj

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    I’ve always had a thing for the real honest looking 3bs like that red one someone posted recently. I test drove one once that a guy had for sale in a mining town here in Montana, Virginia city. It was cool but at the time I was searching for a Cj5 and didn’t pull the trigger.

    Interesting side note when I called the guys number I was standing in front of the 3b reading the number off the for sale sign. He says keys are under the seat take it for a ride and call me back. I thought that was cool, and trust worthy.
     
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  10. Aug 11, 2018
    wheelie

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    MrT..........ever come south from Towanda? You're about 4 hours from me. Do you have the filler panel that extends from the bed up to the bottom of the half cab?

    3B a runnin.........can you PM me with what part of Virginia you're in?

    I like that green B with the hard top and trailer.
     
  11. Aug 23, 2018
    73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

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    Here's one with a half cab near me.
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  12. Aug 25, 2018
    nickmil

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    Not common but not impossible to find either. Not all were factory. Remember Sears sold tons of Jeep parts and accessories back in the day as did other sources.
     
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