Topless in my Deuce!

[JasonS]

Which way do the cab bows fit? One end has a washer, the other does not? Does the washer end go to the front or rear. I have mine one way, by brother the other. We can't agree which is right.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Washers in the rear for mine.

 

[goldneagle]

The bows in my truck were all bent out of shape. Can anyone mail me a full scale trace of the proper bend in the bows?

 

[oifvet]

...soft-top cab materials that I've seen lately are quality. The associated hardware is plentiful....

Please tell me where to get one (that I can afford) complete set of that plentiful hardware....

sailor2000,

Man! I've been seeing the soft-top cab set-ups on e-bay, it seems like every few days! I've been doing a fairly regular search for "M35A2 cargo covers" and keep getting hits on "M35A2 (cab) covers." Bow sets and all! Right now, I'm not seeing any, at least not at the moment on e-bay. What're the odds?!

 

[gimpyrobb]

Bill, I have been watching too. None are what he needs. Parts here and there but not a full set, which is what he wants. The frames that go around the door window, the 2 poles that connect them and the 3 or 5 rods that go to the windshield is what he wants.

 

[oifvet]

I understand there are some "aftermarket" soft cabs that are/were available. The ones I've seen are pretty nice. I'm doing some research on the source of those now. They came as kits and had everything! I didn't see any flaws other than there were some velcroe straps that might not have lined up perfectly with the (3?) fore-and-aft "rods" on the underside of the canopy. Very minor issue. I'm on the hunt.

 

[gimpyrobb]

That info will be very welcome Bill.

 

[oifvet]

If (...and I say, IF), a new, complete, three-color camo insulated soft-top kit, were available and the cost was $280.00 plus shipping, I wonder what the reaction would be and if the demand would be miniscule or overwhelming.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Kit as in the top and all the support hardware? Thats not too bad.

 

[oifvet]

Stop the presses!! I've just received an education on these soft-tops! I was under the impression that the new kits I had seen included the tubes and frames! They do not. Just the rods and top. I see what you are talking about now, Chris! Bad call, on my part.

 

[sailor2000]

... What parts and pieces do I need???
Thanks

Everything you want to know + pic...

TM 9-2320-361-34P, fig. 242, CAB SOFT TOP KIT

Thanks for the pointer... I have searched the web for the PNs but am coming up dry.. any suggestions from the group for a source? Anyone with Parts Trucks?????

 

[m35a2cowner]

Topless

Someone mentioned something about wanting a hard top? I have got one in not to bad a shape that I would like to sell or trade for something. Only thing is that its for the wider cab deuce or five ton If your interested PM me and I will send pics and whatever else you you need to know.
Thanks

 

[gringeltaube]

Re: Topless

..... Only thing is that its for the wider cab deuce or five ton ...

????????? Please explain! Did deuces ever have anything different than the std. cab????
And when did the 5tons start coming with wider cabs?
Anyone knows how much wider?

Tks
G.

 

[m35a2cowner]

Wide

I have been told that some deuces came with wider cabs (later models?) I tried putting it on my Deuce and it was to wide. The tag say it fits 2 1/2 and 5 Ton models. Below is a picture of the tag, maybe someone can cross the PNs and give us an answer. Sorry for the poor picture quality. When I have time tomorrow I can take a better shot.