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Supertop For M38a1

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 1968Jeep, Aug 17, 2007.

  1. Aug 17, 2007
    1968Jeep

    1968Jeep Member

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    Besttop lists 1955-1975 CJ-5 and 1951-1962 M38A-1

    I have a 1968 M38A-1 CDN2.

    The tiger top lists for 1955-1971 CJ-5 and M38A-1

    Does anyone know if the Supertop will fit the 1968 m38a-1?

    Besttop couldn't tell me.......nice guys.
     
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    1968Jeep

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    oops, they list the Supertop for 1951-1962 m38a-1 -
    I can't find any reference to windshield or tub changes up to 1971.
    thoughts??
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    timgr

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    In terms of top fitment (AFAIK) all the M38A1 and CJ-5s use the same top, from 1951-1975. Can't say for certain about the Canadian Jeeps though ... but it seems highly unlikely that Jeep would have produced a different design for the Canadian military.
     
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    1968Jeep

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    Thanks guys!
    I was hoping you would say that -
    the top that is on there now is from a CJ-5.
     
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    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    Just wondering, since the Supertop doesn't use snaps is there anything on the body that would interfere with the rail system for the Supertop? Isn't that what it uses, some kind of slide in deal?
     
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    tjg358

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    Super Top used a Belt Rail System. It consists of am L shaped rail the bolts to the tub, You then hook a plastic retainer in it that is sewn to the top fabric.
    You need a Bestop part number 51959 and a color code. You can go to www.bestop.com to see color choices.
     
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