Soft top instructions? (1 Viewer)

[desmocruiser]

I have a new unused soft top for my 73, I think installation should be straightforward, however thought it would be nice to acquire a set of instructions or install tips to either pass to the next Member or if it doesn’t sell, I will use it on my 73’!

For Sale - Knoxville, TN 73 Series Soft Top $2950

This is a new soft top with what appears to be a reconditioned ( see second post) frame. I believe it is one of the versions from Pakistan or elsewhere in the ME and as I know it is complete minus any nuts and bolts required to install. This was purchased by the previous owner who is long time...

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[FJBen]

I have the same top. It’s basically a combination of old parts and modified parts. Some need massaging to make work. The part over the windshield needs greatly reinforced.

My install starts around here.

Builds - 1988 BJ74 “Number 1” - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1988-bj74-number-1.1087702/page-46


The top isn’t perfect, but it’s pretty close to OEM looking, and at the time was less than 1/2 the price. Now I think it’s more. It’s been my favorite mod and I run it from April to October/November usually.

Some people get the parts above the windows, some don’t.
I really wish it has roll up sides, but it doesn’t. You could prob modify it, which I wanted to do, but 95% of the time I run with the sides off.

 

[desmocruiser]

I have the same top. It’s basically a combination of old parts and modified parts. Some need massaging to make work. The part over the windshield needs greatly reinforced.

My install starts around here.

Builds - 1988 BJ74 “Number 1” - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1988-bj74-number-1.1087702/page-46


The top isn’t perfect, but it’s pretty close to OEM looking, and at the time was less than 1/2 the price. Now I think it’s more. It’s been my favorite mod and I run it from April to October/November usually.

Some people get the parts above the windows, some don’t.
I really wish it has roll up sides, but it doesn’t. You could prob modify it, which I wanted to do, but 95% of the time I run with the sides off.

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Thanks! That is big help, I had forgotten about that thread, your 73 is looking great!