Ordered a Soft Top today for the M

W_A_Watson_II · Post by **W_A_Watson_II** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 6:33 pm

Somewhere in the process of moving I misplaced the original top to the M, no great loss as it was dry rotted, but it could have probbaly gotten my by for another year. So in order to keep the (future) heat in from the heater I'm installing I figured I needed a top.

So I ordered one from Surplus City Jeep Parts (http://www.surplusjeep.com/Special/spec ... er_Special). They currently have a Winter Canvas Special on the M37 at $336.95. Wish me luck!

JBizal · Post by **JBizal** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:57 pm

I have new cab and cargo covers in stock for $295 ea. Not a special price, just my regular deal. I also have end curtains and M42 stuff.
John
www.midwestmil.com

W_A_Watson_II · Post by **W_A_Watson_II** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 8:42 pm

John, Please you just ruiened my Holiday!

Thanks, I wish I'd only known.

Nickathome · Post by **Nickathome** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:39 am

You could always cancel the order and get your money back!

Tom @ Snake River · Post by **Tom @ Snake River** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 7:28 am

The only thing that I am sceptical of ordering from a retailer is that, you do not know who makes their canvas. It is too easy to order from New Life - Beechwood direct from the manufacturer, and know exactly what you are getting. Also if there is a problem, you go directly back to the source.
That reminds me, I need to call New Life on a top I ordered, a LONG time ago.

Tom

JBizal · Post by **JBizal** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:01 am

My canvas material comes mostly from New Life. My tops however come from one of the original Gov't contractors. I stand behind what I sell so coming back to me with an issue is not a problem. One thing that I have over Beachwood or another mfg'r is that I stock the material and you don't have to wait for it.
John

Tom @ Snake River · Post by **Tom @ Snake River** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 6:58 am

We'll will have to slap John on the back for this one,

that is one lost idea, that the manufacturers are soooo backed up, that at least the retailer put in his order and has them sitting on the shelf.
I wish John had rare weasel parts, I am working on 2 - T-15's.
Tom @ Snake River

W_A_Watson_II · Post by **W_A_Watson_II** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:19 am

The New Canvas arrived today from Surplus City Jeep Parts. Now to finish the heater installation and put the top to use this winter.

Dicktater · Post by **Dicktater** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:31 am

Hey Will, what type of heater did you go with?

W_A_Watson_II · Post by **W_A_Watson_II** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:42 pm

Heater Craft, Model 400H. Max. Est. BTU/h: 40,000. From: Big Guns Marine Parts Superstore http://stores.ebay.com/Big-Guns-Marine-Parts-Superstore

I'm mounting it under the Drivers Seat so blow towards my feet and then back up over me. I'll also install a couple of hoses and make some removable defrost vents. 40K may be an overkill, but based on the openness of the cab, and the length of heater hoses I'm sure It won't be too much of an over kill.

Will

Dicktater · Post by **Dicktater** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:54 pm

Wow,that looks sweet!!!!!!!! should keep the toes nice and toasty

You've done a great job on your truck,really like the V-8 & the wheels set the truck off.

JBizal · Post by **JBizal** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 3:25 pm

Your new top must be a custom. The M37 cab top never used snaps to install it over the windows. Are you sure you got what you paid for?
John

W_A_Watson_II · Post by **W_A_Watson_II** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 4:53 pm

Dicktater

Thanks. When ever I have to or need to, or eant to run in the cold winter days, I intend to keep as warm as I can, not sure about the passenger though, Ha Ha.

John

The "snap" are what holds those plate in place that slip into the slots on the door frame rails. (these are pictures of the top, not on my truck)

I guess I'll find out how it looks/fits when I install it.

Nickathome · Post by **Nickathome** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 2:50 pm

My top does not have those snaps. Maybe its a preference of the particular manufacturer?

m-37Bruce · Post by **m-37Bruce** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 7:07 pm

W_A_Watson_II wrote:Dicktater

Thanks. When ever I have to or need to, or eant to run in the cold winter days, I intend to keep as warm as I can, not sure about the passenger though, Ha Ha.

John

The "snap" are what holds those plate in place that slip into the slots on the door frame rails. (these are pictures of the top, not on my truck)

I guess I'll find out how it looks/fits when I install it.

Surplus City, huh? I'm guessing that it allows a little give either way?
Let us know how it goes Bill?

Ordered a Soft Top today for the M

Ordered a Soft Top today for the M

Cab and cargo covers

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The New Canvas Top Arrived today!

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Snaps.

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