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windshield frame/ tops
« on: September 02, 2014, 06:16:30 PM »
OK,  not getting into why as much as if it can and will fit.
 
  a 3a tub and frame and motor with a 2a windshield, will a 2a top and beams work?
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Re: windshield frame/ tops
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2014, 10:59:18 PM »
When you say beams, do you mean the top bows?

With the 2A windshield, the 2A top will work.

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Re: windshield frame/ tops
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2014, 01:23:25 PM »
yes, bows,   thank you
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Re: windshield frame/ tops
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2014, 02:58:19 PM »
I'm thinking the front bow is closer to the rear on a CJ-3A than on a CJ-2A.
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Re: windshield frame/ tops
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2014, 04:18:32 PM »
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I'm thinking the front bow is closer to the rear on a CJ-3A than on a CJ-2A.

Because of the shorter wheel house on the 3A? I would have figured the front bow pocket would have stayed roughly in the same place on the tub.

Dat, if that's the case, I guess you could move the front pockets forward.   

I'll take a measurement tonight.

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Re: windshield frame/ tops
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2014, 06:06:30 PM »
Bob's right Dat.

Measuring from the inside lip of the tub I get 27 1/4" to 27 1/2" to the center of the pocket for the 3A.

2A...29 1/2"  A substantial difference.  I guess you could move the pocket forward to accommodate the 2A top.

Why Willys?...Why? 

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Re: windshield frame/ tops
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2014, 08:30:47 PM »
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Because of the shorter wheel house on the 3A?

More space for the driver, when setup as a half cab there needs to be more room.
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Re: windshield frame/ tops
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2014, 10:34:11 AM »
I may have to go topless    ;D

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