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Soft Door Problems - HELP!

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Boodie, Jul 13, 2006.

  1. Jul 13, 2006
    Boodie

    Boodie Boodie

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    Okay, I thought it would be a good idea to get a newer windshield frame for my 61 replica so I didn't have to use the top mounted (cheap) wipers. I went ahead and got a newer (1976-1986) windshield frame, all new arms, wiper motor, etc, and I go to put my soft doors on and DUH, top of the soft doors won't line up...OF COURSE, you say, my old windshield was almost straight up and down and now that I have a new windshield that is angled, my doors won't line up! My soft top will be okay since it adjusts for slack. It's just these damn doors won't fit (obviously).

    So....do I have to get a whole new soft top & doors or can I just get new doors? OR...can I just get new TOP half of my doors???

    FYI: The softop is for a 1955-1971 CJ5 by BestTop with the 2 piece doors.

    Oh, and I will SOON have these soft doors for sale..LOL!

    Thanks for listening to me vent.....
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    http://www.earlycj5.com/tech/body/#twentynine

    You need a '76+ top to work with your WS. I don't understand why you bought the wrong frame for the top you had, the WS frames from '68 on had bottom mount wipers and work with your top and doors.

    So if the top's bad or worn, buy a new one for a '76+ CJ-5. Or sell the WS frame and buy the right one for your top. :)
     
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    Boodie

    Boodie Boodie

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    I didn't buy the "wrong frame", I wanted a newer one so I could have the lower wipers. I do not like the top mounted ones. The CJ is a fiberglass tub...everything on it is from a 1983 CJ-5. But I hear what ur saying, if I'm gonna' have a 1961 Jeep, make the whole thing a 1961 Jeep. The top is brand new. I may just take your (good) advice and look for a new windshield frame! Since mine is brand new, maybe I can find someone who wants to swap! I was just hoping to be able to swap in newer style doors....I'm such a NOOB!

    Thanx
     
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    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    '72 to '75 frame would fit pre '71 Jeeps and have bottom wipers.
     
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    Boodie

    Boodie Boodie

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    ...OH REALLY??? *ears perk*

    Nice..thanx Boyink! :beer:
     
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    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Wasn't fast enough on the edit...;)

    Let's regroup -what top do you have, and what body?
     
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    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Boodie

    Boodie Boodie

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    I have the fiberglass 1955-1975 CJ5 tub with the Bestop Softop (NOT Tigertop) and I have the 1976-1986 windshield frame.

    From the link you provided (great write up) I can use the 1969-1975 frame and be okie dokie with my top & doors....am I on the right track?

    **Side Note: I emailed Bestop Customer Support about my doors**

    R)
     
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    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Boodie

    Boodie Boodie

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    Thanx Mike....you are saving me tons of frustration! Now to find myself an old windshield frame in good condition...something I can strip down and powder coat.....

    Here's my windshield now:

    [​IMG]

    By the way, I liked your write up as well!
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Sorry, I was running out the door as I typed that.

    Boyink got you straightened out I see. 8)
     
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    Boodie

    Boodie Boodie

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    Yes , thanks!! :)
     
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