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Top Bow Set
« on: December 02, 2015, 11:22:44 AM »
Just saw where Ebay has a 13 pc. top bow set for $115.20. This comes un-painted, would make a great stocking stuffer!
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Re: Top Bow Set
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2015, 01:25:11 PM »
It's not fair to post a killer deal without a "link" to it!! ;)

Original 3A style?

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Re: Top Bow Set
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2015, 01:45:21 PM »
Thanks Tim for keeping me honest. My brain just has not engaged into 4WD today!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Top-Bow-Assembly-49-53-Willys-CJ3A


$115.20

Hope this works!
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Re: Top Bow Set
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2015, 01:45:39 PM »
Woooo Hooooooo!!!!!
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Re: Top Bow Set
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2015, 04:24:42 PM »
OMIX-ADA product....hum...I wonder if it's good as Carl Walck one's for 295$.
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Re: Top Bow Set
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2015, 05:58:03 PM »
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OMIX-ADA product....hum...I wonder if it's good as Carl Walck one's for 295$.


I almost bought this Omix set today (Thanks for the tip Tumbleweed) but then decided not to. I'm curious why Walck's went through the trouble of creating their own set for twice the price if they didn't somehow seriously improve on the Omix ones. Unless Omix released theirs after Walck's was already making them?

Anyone ever compare the two?
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Re: Top Bow Set
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2015, 08:06:46 PM »
I bought Walck's set..

The only omix parts I bought that I'm aware of were the tool box and the rear seat frame.....neither were very well made..

Remember that rear seat frame full of water?


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Re: Top Bow Set
« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2015, 09:39:01 PM »
I did have some reservations as well but if they are not good quality I will return them. I will check the wall thickness and fit as soon as I get them. I will report on my findings to see if they are in line with Walks.

One thing they lack is they are not painted.

I'll keep you all posted.
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Re: Top Bow Set
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2015, 08:04:50 PM »
They are probably fine...and you can't beat the price!

There is no stress to speak of on the top bows and you sometimes need to tweak them a little anyway...

I think the bows from Walcks either only had primer or some OD-like paint on them...it scratched off pretty easily...

I got door frames from Beachwood and though they were powder coated that too scratched off pretty easily...

It gave them that "authentic" look!!
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Re: Top Bow Set
« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2015, 10:20:39 PM »
I hope so. I did have an issue with my rear seat as well. I got my estimate from Beachwood today on a 6 pc. Top. I guess I better start socking away some bucks. About $1200.00 or so.

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Re: Top Bow Set
« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2015, 10:42:42 AM »
Can't compare the stresses put on a seat frame to those put on a set of bows George. Horses to Mules. Keep us in the loop.
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Re: Top Bow Set
« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2015, 02:02:35 PM »
Will do - I get the set on Monday so I am anxious to see how they look. I'll be posting my findings on Tuesday AM!

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Re: Top Bow Set
« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2015, 11:14:14 PM »
Thanks for pulling the trigger.  I like it when someone else is the Ginny Pig. ;D

I'm looking forward to your feedback George.

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Re: Top Bow Set
« Reply #13 on: December 09, 2015, 10:49:31 AM »
Update - UPS sent my bows to somewhere in PA! Now the bows are due to arrive 12-14-15.

Already starting off on the wrong foot! I'm getting worried...........
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Re: Top Bow Set
« Reply #14 on: December 09, 2015, 08:17:11 PM »
Well I hope you get your bows soon...

Understandable how they could mix up Pennsylvania and Texas, as they have similar spelling... :D
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