I picked up a 71' hardtop from Chip B, thanks bud, and I am going to restore it for winter driving. I have a top from a 78' but the trouble to make it work isn't worth it. I wanted to keep my rear half doors, and I like the older style front doors better. The fiberglass is cracked, so I am going to use the top from the 78' with the sides and hatch from the 71'. I do not have any front doors, so I will be on the lookout for some. The glass is all there, so I will be removing them and replacing the seals once everything is painted.
Here is some pictures of it now. Very soon it will be rolling. But before I can drive it there is still many parts left to buy. I need a set of two piece headers, my carb rebuilt, a couple of brake lines, driveshafts, paint, rhino lined interior, and a full cage. Maybe it will be ready next summer. 'fingers crossed'
I haven't seen any pics with a hard top. Your 78 sides will fit your 71 fine. Check out https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-seri...ling-81-hardtop-onto-my-74-keeping-hatch.html if you're still working on it.
