Does anyone know where I would have a good chance of finding the original top hardware (including door hardware) for a 79 CJ-5? I found a brand new top (from 79!) but all I have is aftermarket BestTop hardware. Thanks for any help. BTW, I'm in Los Angeles, so something out this way would be best --but given the apparent rarity of this item, I can't be too choosy.
Scotty's in Fontana is a Jeep Junk Yard. They are just outside of the speedway, across the train tracks along the back straight. I'm not sure, but the street to get there from the freeway is Cherry.
Jeeps are still using the Bestop, so the only rarity would be how many in each bone yard. May not be that expensive new frame:
'Whitco' made the old ones Bill. They no longer exist. That's what I have.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail >
He found an original top, he currently has a BesTop.
Either way, the "OEM Style" hardware and fabric are interchangeable.
Mike Roma> 'Whitco' made the old ones Bill. They no longer exist. That's what I > have.
If you end up with any spare plastic parts (the litle top-hat that joins the upright at the rear of the door to the stiffener across the top), lemme know. I need `em.
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