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I understand the center of gravity thing, thanks for pointing that out. I really want a safari (as in African safari) look. Maybe sheet metal for the roof with roll up canvas sides and back.
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Sounds interesting. I don't know if I have any advice for you but I'd love to see it done. You'll have to post it.
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Wow, a metal roof and canvas sides would be very cool idea. I personally like having a bikini top or just my windows from my supertop removed so that idea intrigues me. I may start brainstorming and try to help you bring up some more ideas for fabbing this up.
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Have you seen this site? The prices look pretty good for a new hardtop. Only for 76 and up though. For a 72 - 75 you would need to change the windshield.
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I had not seen that site when I had A 5 I could not find a hardtop that is one of the reasons why I now own A 7. winters can be really cold here and the factory soft tops just plain sucked. All the rust holes didn't help either
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Never saw a homemade hardtop that didn't look like a piece of 
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Used hardtops are out there -craigslist or wanted to buy. Good luck.
.Used hardtops are out there -craigslist or wanted to buy. Good luck.
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I never thought the hard top was warmer than the soft top just more secure. the soft top was actually quieter.
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I don't know how you can say that I have had both and the soft top is a lot louder and the hardtop is a lot warmer.I never thought the hard top was warmer than the soft top just more secure. the soft top was actually quieter.
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Did you have a hard top on a CJ5 ?? 
I don't know how you can say that I have had both and the soft top is a lot louder and the hardtop is a lot warmer.
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Ok, design (and maybe some fabrication) for the top starts this weekend. Also going to convert the points ignition to electronic. Anyone use Mallory conversion units before? Also, should I worry about rebuilding the old carb or replace it? What would be a good (but reasonably unexpensive) upgrade?
ps thanks for all the input
ps thanks for all the input
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Post some pics
You should make new threads for these mods instead of blending it in with a thread on the hardtop.
But as long as you brought it up. I would keep the OEM carb unless it give you trouble.
Ignition: I would do the Team Rush upgrade. http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f2/teamrush-ignition-upgrade-11416/