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'74 hard top question

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by andy howell, Oct 22, 2010.

  1. andy howell

    andy howell Member

    greetings. i have traded my bro n law out of the hard cab on his '74 cj5. on the left side of the tub right above where the fuel filler would be on the earlier cj5 is a small piece that is screwed to the tub. it follows the contour of the top of the tub & it is held on with two screws. it is about 10" or so long. it looks to me it's function would be to space the tub side out to provide a smooth surface for the door to seal against. does this sound logical? if it is part of the top i need to remove it before the jeep gets off, but want to make sure before i remove it. thanks for any help!
    andy
     
    andy howell, Oct 22, 2010
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  2. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Yes, it's part of the top. It lets the door seal, as you surmised. Be sure to get it - you'd have a hard time finding a replacement. :driving:
     
    timgr, Oct 22, 2010
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  3. andy howell

    andy howell Member

    thanks tim! i was operating on theory, such as it was. now i have the parts to fab a half cab!
    andy
     
    andy howell, Oct 22, 2010
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  4. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    I agree with what Timgr said. I have one in the garage and have been hanging onto it for over 10 years....
    I'll finally get to use it in a year or two:)

    The one I have is the first one I've seen in person and most people haven't even heard of such a thing.
     
    nickmil, Oct 23, 2010
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  5. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I found one on ebay years ago. Not sure why I bought it or put it on (maybe because it was only a couple bucks) :)
    Here's a non- current pic..
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    Patrick, Oct 23, 2010
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  6. andy howell

    andy howell Member

    that's it alrighty! i got the top disassembled & the pieces hung up in the barn for use in the future. i was going to build a '64 but i stumbled onto a '60 i like better so looks like the '64 just going to sit. thanks guys!
    andy
    p.s. sure is good to be home! there is hot water EVERY time i turn on the faucet & i ain't been shot at since i got off the plane!
     
    andy howell, Oct 23, 2010
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