Another jeep top question.
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Another jeep top question.
I know we have just had a lively debate in jeep tops, but here is another poser. Looking at my jeep top, which is rarely put up, on my back window there is a strip of canvas which looks like a plus sign. Was this used on WW2 tops ? or is it a post war addition ?
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Re: Another jeep top question.
I dont think its a ww2 feature Mark.
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Re: Another jeep top question.
Thats the one Farrell, looks like its not WW2 then ?
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Re: Another jeep top question.
Farrell, this is my jeep top, the wife is underneath it, should i keep her there ?
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Re: Another jeep top question.
Genuine MA Top, WO-A-2539, would not have the 3 hold down flaps for a Front Bow. There was no Front Bow on the MA. Slat Grill Top would be A-2909.
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Re: Another jeep top question.
The three hold down flaps are there Ben, was this design used in WW2 ?
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Re: Another jeep top question.
No idea, but the type buckle on the straps may be of interest. They are not usual seen on WWII Issue MB/GPW tops.
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Re: Another jeep top question.
Many thanks Farrell, that was good to know, and er.... the wife is still under there I rarely drive my jeep with the top up.
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