Help with gray supertop

[Shazam]

Does anyone have or know anyone with a gray supertop for a 1979 CJ5 ? I need the Supertop because I have nothing - no doors, no hardware, etc.

I hate to ask, but Bestop hasn't sold gray in 3 years and has no way of telling me what outfits may have one on the shelf somewhere...so the hunt begins!

Any help is appreciated. Many thanks to all.

 

[BusaDave9]

Are you really set on gray? That might be hard to find. If it hasn't been made for 3 years even a used might not be a good idea since the soft tops don't last much more than a few years. I did a search on the internet and found this but it's an old ad:
1981 CJ5 Bestop Supertop (Gray) in Tulsa, OK [Archive] - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board
I have a gray 1981 CJ5 Bestop Supertop that is all brand new except the top itself was used 1 time. All of the hardware, doors, and windows are still in the box and were never used. I reused my old hardware and windows with the new top the 1 time I did use it.
Asking $300 plus shipping (you make arrangements)
Located in Tulsa, OK.
918-625-6429 or beyer25@yahoo.com


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Good Luck

 

[Shazam]

THANK YOU!! email sent...

I appreciate your time to help me.

 

[Shazam]

OK... I found a gray soft top for a CJ5 !
BUT...all I know is that it is for a 56" windshield (the current owner's is 59").

Any ideas of questions to ask to be sure this will fit my 1979? I know the pre 1976's are different somehow????

Any help is sure appreciated!

 

[Saddle Tramp]

The 1976-1986 CJ windshield frame is 55” wide, the 1955-1975 is 59”. I measured my 1978 windshield frame at the top and the channel the front of the top slides into is 51-5/8” long with about an additional 1-1/2” more each side to the snap.

 

[Shazam]

Thanks. I think this top I found will work! Turns out it is a Tigertop from way back. It will need a few missing pieces but Bestop has them all and were TERRIFIC to deal with.

Great brand and personnel to help out someone who knows next to nothing on tops.

 

[BusaDave9]

Bestop has them all and were TERRIFIC to deal with.

Great brand and personnel to help out someone who knows next to nothing on tops.

good to know. Customer support is very important to me.
My top is so shrunk that it is very hard to put back up when I decide to take it down. I plan to replace it in the spring and I think I will go with Bestop.