Vintage Soft Top and Door Literature & Instructions - ECJ5
2010年5月18日 · I stumbled across a plethora of Kayline, Whitco and Bestop soft tops, doors and bows in a warehouse that Pete Condos (the "Con" in Con-ferr) used to do a lot of work in. In my attempts to identify what vehicles the tops go to, I have also uncovered various ads, instructions, etc, from the various manufacturers.
need info & advice on soft tops - ECJ5
2004年6月28日 · I've been a Kayline customer since 1976. My '62 CJ-5 has gone thru 3 Kayline tops in that period & needs a new one now. It looks like STC (they bought out Kayline) makes the exact top that I've always had, & even better, in black denim.
Kayline VS. Bestop - ECJ5
2005年9月29日 · The top is nice but there were some features that I really liked on the Kayline that was on my Jeep when I bought it. I really liked the lower windows on the doors and the way the doors latched. Project71-5 , Sep 26, 2005
Kayline top? - ECJ5
2010年11月15日 · My first top was a kayline , i bought it new in 1960 for my 1948 cj2a. At that time they where made in denver colorado. Sense then i have had 1- whitco and 1- more kayline . I like the kayline the best , very good quaility. I don' like the looks of the new best top . 1- 69 cj5 v6 1- 62 dodge m37
Kayline soft top bows - ECJ5
2007年12月19日 · I just picked up a used Kayline soft top. After bringing it home and reading jpflat2a's article on the Kayline top, I believe I am missing the forward bow (I have the bow that fits in the rear). This is the bow that fits in the fittings behind the front seats. This bow should have some holes in it that allow the window braces to attach to it.
For Sale - Kayline Soft Top For Early Cj5 | ECJ5
2023年6月27日 · Used Kayline Soft Top for an early CJ5. I think it may have been on a Jeep once or twice many years ago. It’s been sitting in a box in the garage for 20-25 years. It’s in very good shape. The windows have some small brown spots, but are otherwise clear. I believe all of the hardware is here, but I’m honestly not sure as I have never used it.
CJ5 Kayline top horizontal rods | ECJ5
2014年11月15日 · Re: CJ5 Kayline top horizantal rods It's 31 inches from the windshield frame to the center of the top bow (measured from the hole in the windshield). The vertical rod for the door opening is 26 inches long. There is a fancy bend where the rod meets the windshield in order to meet the existing hole. Pictures attached.
Soft Top Bow Cover Question - ECJ5
2018年7月19日 · I’m guessing the original top and boot were Whitco back then, and used snaps all the way around instead of straps/footman loops like a neighbors ‘63 CJ5 came with. The boot is a sleeve than goes over the folded top as it lays on the tailgate ledge to keep it finished looking and keep the folded top from catching the wind driving down the ...
Soft top installation - ECJ5
2007年7月14日 · As stated there should be more hardware.. I had that top for my 75, and the PO had removed it and instaled a hard top.. I traded the hard top for a 4 -speed, and put the original soft top on. It took a bit to figure out, but wasn't too tough.. You need snaps to hold the sides and back down. The holes for the screws may already be there..
Soft top hardware: will a BestTop top accommodate another brand ...
2015年11月13日 · I'm therefore wondering if the readily available (e.g., ebay) Best Top soft top for early CJ5 will fit my Kayline hardware. My two bows look similar to Best Top bows (as viewed on-line), and I can likely re-arrange the snap positions to accommodate another snap-on pattern, etc. I'd hope that the windshield rod-pieces would be similar. Do any of ...