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BODY and trim / Re: CJ3B cavas top and doors

« Last post by Rus Curtis on September 04, 2026, 05:01:24 PM »

KW has some but a bit pricey and they don't look like they'd fit a 3B.

I checked and it appears that GIS has bows and door frames.  If they're the same door frames as other offerings, they're probably foldable - making shipping a bit easier.  And they may still need some alterations.


When you contact them, ask to see if just the door frames can be included in your order for a top.   Ensure the hinge post measurements on those frames will work.

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BODY and trim / Re: CJ3B door channel bolted onto cowl replacement needed

« Last post by Rus Curtis on September 04, 2026, 04:42:23 PM »

Oops, my bad!  Says right in your first post, "bolts to the cowl"

I got real lucky and visited a junk yard in Oklahoma and got a pair off a 3B tub just sitting on the ground.  Mine measure 13.5" end to end.

Yes, those are available too.  But my critique on name and part number still applies:

https://www.kaiserwillys.com/products/us-made-lower-door-frame-rope-channel-pair-fits-49-53-cj-3a-m38/

Call and verify first they're 14" long.  I have no idea how a product can be between 9" and 14"  **Could they maybe have a long and a short version and just don't know enough to figure out they may be for two different models???

If those are too short, these for an M38A1 could be used (may need to alter the mounting strip to ensure it reaches the cowl holes - then cut to size):

https://www.kaiserwillys.com/products/us-made-upper-door-frame-rope-channel-pair-fits-52-66-m38a1/

Hope this helps a bit more.

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BODY and trim / Re: CJ3B door channel bolted onto cowl replacement needed

« Last post by rkmiller on September 04, 2026, 04:22:37 PM »

Does anyone have a CJ3B with the lower door channel bolted onto the cowl they could measure?

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BODY and trim / Re: CJ3B cavas top and doors

« Last post by rkmiller on September 04, 2026, 04:10:47 PM »

Rus,

I need door frames and canvas too.  It seems like they made some improvements over the first runs and what was original.  I am not looking for exact original, but original look and functionality.

I will check out the link you provided too.

Thanks!

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BODY and trim / Re: CJ3B cavas top and doors

« Last post by Rus Curtis on September 04, 2026, 03:33:21 PM »

RK,
Reading the threads on GIS, you'll pick up on fitment and how it looks on the jeeps that ordered.  These are going to be close to original, but I see some differences.

Those guys seem to be really anxious to work with customers.  It seems the changes pointed out were all addressed.  As I gathered, they will bend over backwards to accommodate.  Do you already have the bows and door frames?

Contact them to find out if they need (or will take from you) measurements to ensure it fits. 


Did you read the thread where JPET will be making tops again?

https://classicjeeptops.com/

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BODY and trim / CJ3B cavas top and doors

« Last post by rkmiller on September 04, 2026, 01:36:31 PM »

I am getting close to looking for canvas on the CJ3B.

I went through the CJ2A forum posts with the GIStore guy in India, last post was early 2025.

Anybody have any updates and did they get all the fixes done?  Quality of fit?

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BODY and trim / Re: CJ3B door channel bolted onto cowl replacement needed

« Last post by rkmiller on September 04, 2026, 01:26:24 PM »

Hey, yes I bought the channel that is welded to the inside of the windshield frame.  Now I just need the lower channel part that bolts to to the side of the cowl for the front lower part of the door.

From looking at photos it appears the 3B lower door channel is longer than 3A.  I have contemplated purchasing the windshield door channel replacement and cutting it down.

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BODY and trim / Re: CJ3B door channel bolted onto cowl replacement needed

« Last post by Rus Curtis on September 04, 2026, 01:15:43 PM »

I fried a few brain cells trying to find them thinking, surely the vendors will call it by its name: Retainer, door curtain, or use the Willys part number: 681373 (L), 681374 (R)

Nope.

Then I dropped a few search words and found a very familiar post right here on this forum:

https://www.cj3apage.com/Forum/index.php?topic=5547.0

It appears KW DOES have them, but leave it to the experts to change the name and the part number (yeah, I forgot I posted this).



Originally, these were spot welded to the inside of the frame.

Measuring my original w/s frame, the retainers are 20.5" from top to bottom.  That initially makes sense since the 3A w/s frame is taller than the 3B frame.  I would think cutting them to size should work just fine.  Just make sure the top hinge is at the correct height so the door frames sit like they should.

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Once You've Joined / Re: Welcome PoconoChris

« Last post by PoconoChris on September 04, 2026, 01:00:21 PM »

It will definitely end up with Green paint with a Star.  My brother is a veteran and always marches in the parades.  I thought he may want a ride. 

The body is in rough shape all dented, and pitted.  I am trying to remove the white paint now.  I really don't want to bury it in bondo.  I have no experience with body work anyway.  So stop the rust, repair the holes, paint it green, and get it drivable, but don't make any permanent changes to screw it up.  As I heard someone else say "a 10' restoration"   I do have some friends that are in Jeep clubs, so definitely want to wheel in it too.  I have no experience with old cars or jeeps, I'm entering a new world.  It is 12v volts, converted a long time ago.  I will keep it 12v till I gather all the 24v parts.

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BODY and trim / CJ3B door channel bolted onto cowl replacement needed

« Last post by rkmiller on September 04, 2026, 12:09:05 PM »

Hey, My 1959 CJ3B had a Sears hard top on it and the front door canvas channel that bolts onto the cowl was missing.  This channel appears to be longer than the CJ3A/M38.  Does anyone know where to get a replacement part?  I am planning on putting a canvas top on.

I did check with several US top suppliers but at $6K for a complete top, I am unfortunately looking at that supplier in India that has been talked about on the CJ2A forums.