Ok, so I have an idea....

    Scrambler Full Legnth Hard top...
    1. Take 2 CJ-7 hard tops. Remove Windows
    2. Carefully measure and cut the back off one, and the front of the other such that joining them will create a full legnth top
    3. Use a biscuit joiner and epoxy to joint the 2 halves.
    4. Reinforce the joint with a thin layer of fiberglass and SUV roof rack ribs.
    5. Have a glass shop cut the windows so they can be fited together to form 2 longer windows with a rubber seam
    6. Rinse Lather and repeat. ;D

    Think it would work? Any issues? A CJ8 tub is about 24" longer than a CJ7


    I figure dammaged CJ tops can be found real cheap. Since I would be cutting away part of each I could get a CJ8 top for like $1-200.


    Steve

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    Jeeps Owned... 89YJ, 81CJ-8, 99XJ, 93XJ, 00WJ, 05LJ, 22Bronco Badlands !

    My one thought on this is if the fiberglass is thick enough to use a biscuit joiner.


    Steve

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    Jeeps Owned... 89YJ, 81CJ-8, 99XJ, 93XJ, 00WJ, 05LJ, 22Bronco Badlands !

    slimer did the opposite. you would not need to use a biscut. you can just grind down a couple layers and glass it together. i work with fiberglass daily if you need help.

    Cool thanks, Next step is to scope out some cheap CJ7 tops.


    Steve

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    Jeeps Owned... 89YJ, 81CJ-8, 99XJ, 93XJ, 00WJ, 05LJ, 22Bronco Badlands !

    Moneypit has one with a sunroof in it he might want to get rid of. ill ask him if you are interested.

    Cool, Mainly looking for tops that have front or rear dammage I can grab for under $100.


    Steve

    Nobody belongs anywhere, nobody exists on purpose, everybody's going to die. Have a beer.


    Jeeps Owned... 89YJ, 81CJ-8, 99XJ, 93XJ, 00WJ, 05LJ, 22Bronco Badlands !

    The fiberglass tops are too thin for a biscuit joint. They are about ¼" thick to 3/8" (along the front part). I'd bolt some angle underneath to keep the peices in line with each other while you fiberglass them together. It will probably cost you about $100 in glass and resin by the time you're done.

    Member since 2000

    Jeeps Owned'79 CJ5:

    Specs-

    - 258 I6

    - '93 Cherokee fuel injection and HO head,

    - bored 30 over

    - with 4x4 cam

    T18 tranny with granny low / Dana 18 t-case

    Dana 44 front and back from late '70s Wagoneer, both locked and loaded with 4.88 gears

    SOA on modified YJ springs with shackle reversa

    Fiberglass tub with 6 point cage mounted to the frame


    2015 Grand Cherokee Limited
    Spec-

    Quadratec Floor mats

    That's a very good price. You'll be hard pressed to do your idea any cheaper.

    Member since 2000

    Jeeps Owned'79 CJ5:

    Specs-

    - 258 I6

    - '93 Cherokee fuel injection and HO head,

    - bored 30 over

    - with 4x4 cam

    T18 tranny with granny low / Dana 18 t-case

    Dana 44 front and back from late '70s Wagoneer, both locked and loaded with 4.88 gears

    SOA on modified YJ springs with shackle reversa

    Fiberglass tub with 6 point cage mounted to the frame


    2015 Grand Cherokee Limited
    Spec-

    Quadratec Floor mats

    I know. Let me talk to the wify... :bang: Dont think she will go for it./


    Steve

    Nobody belongs anywhere, nobody exists on purpose, everybody's going to die. Have a beer.


    Jeeps Owned... 89YJ, 81CJ-8, 99XJ, 93XJ, 00WJ, 05LJ, 22Bronco Badlands !

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