Kaiser Willys Tigertop 51405 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 13

Tigertop™ – Installation Instructions

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LIMITED WARRANTY

We warrant our product to be free from defects in material and workmanship, for the terms 

applies to the original purchaser only. All remedies under this warranty are limited to the repair or replacement of any item or items found by the factory to be defective within the time

period 

proof of purchase and submit a copy with any items

 

 

returned for warranty work. Upon completion of warranty work, if any, we will return the repaired or replaced item or items to you freight prepaid.  Damage to our products caused by 

accidents,    re, vandalism, negligence, misinstallation, misuse, Acts of God, or by defective parts not manufactured by us, is not covered under this warranty. 
THE WARRANTY TIME PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS FOR REPLACE-A-TOP™, SAILCLOTH REPLACE-A-TOP™, SUPERTOP®, SUPERTOP® REPLACEMENT SKINS, SUNRIDER®,

AND TIGERTOP®: TWO YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.
THE WARRANTY TIME PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS FOR ALL OTHER “SOFT GOODS” MANUFACTURED BY OUR COMPANY (USING PRIMARILY VINYLS, PLASTICS, AND/ OR

FOAM): ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.
THE WARRANTY TIME PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS FOR ALL OTHER “HARD GOODS” MANUFACTURED BY OUR COMPANY (USING PRIMARILY METALS, PLASTICS, AND/OR

FIBERGLASS): ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.
ANY  IMPLIED  WARRANTIES  OF  MERCHANTABILITY  AND/OR  FITNESS  FOR  A  PARTICULAR  PURPOSE  CREATED  HEREBY  ARE  LIMITED  IN  DURATION  TO  THE SAME

DURATION AND SCOPE AS THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions

may not apply to you. 

Care and Maintenance of your Bestop Product

Your Bestop product is made of the finest materials available.  To keep it looking new and for the maximum possible wear, it will need periodic cleaning and maintenance.

 

Washing:

 The fabric should be washed often using soap, warm water and a soft bristle brush. Rinse with clear water to remove all traces of soap or use Bestop-

recommended Bestop Cleaner and Bestop Protectant.  Bestop Cleaner and Bestop Protectant are specially formulated to provide a total cleaning and protection system.

UV-fading, cracking and hardening. 

Windows:

 Keep windows clean to avoid scratching. DO NOT use a brush on the windows!  Wash with a water-soaked cloth or sponge and a 

mild dishwashing detergent or use Bestop-recommended Bestop Vinyl Window Cleaner, which safely cleans and protects vinyl 

windows while helping prevent UV damage.  NEVER WIPE THE WINDOWS WHEN THEY ARE DRY. Be careful when cleaning 

snow or frost from the vinyl windows since they are easily scratched and may crack at low temperatures.  DO NOT roll the sides 

or rear window in cold weather.  The windows become sti  and will crack.

Zippers:

 Keeping the zipper cleaned and lubricated with a silicone lubricant will help prevent damage and keep the zippers in a smooth 

working condition. If a zipper opens behind the slider, the slider may have been spread apart. This problem can usually be repaired by using

an ordinary pair of pliers to bring the sides back into parallel. Return slider to the end of the zipper in the normal Open position.  Squeeze

 

 

this procedure until the zipper operates correctly.

Water:

 Seeping through at the seams may be stopped by applying 3-M Scotchgard® on the inside of the seams. Rips in the fabric may be 

repaired with Bondex® iron on patches. Iron the patches to the Inside of the top, carefully following the Bondex® instructions.

Snaps:

 Keep snaps cleaned and lubricated with silicone to help prevent snaps from sticking to the studs. If a snap does become stuck 

to a stud, use a screwdriver and 

GENTLY pry apart to prevent permanent damage to the snap or the top fabric.

lightly at first and test the zipper.  If the zipper continues to remain open squeeze more firmly with the pliers and try the zipper again.  Repeat

Questions?

Call us Toll Free at:

1-888-648-4923

(Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM, EST)

 

or email Mike Meditz at:

 

[email protected]

Summary of Contents for Tigertop 51405

Page 1: ...rately Difficult TOOLS Vehicle Application Jeep CJ5 1955 1975 Part Number 51405 Tigertop 3 32 5 32 and 3 8 Bits 10 7 16 Jeep M38 A1 1951 1971 Part Number 51405 Questions Call us Toll Free at 1 888 648 4923 Mon Fri 9AM 5PM EST or email Mike Meditz at mike kaiserwillys com ...

Page 2: ...Part Number 212 88 Footman Loop Qty 2 Part Number 272 29 10 24 Locknut Qty 12 Part Number 195 93 10 24 Truss Head Machine Screw Black Qty 12 Part Number 195 92 10 x 1 2 Oval Head Screw Part Number 155 49 Qty 4 6 x 3 8 Sheet Metal Screw Qty 37 Part Number 9 69 Body Stud Qty 37 Part Number 9 68 Because of Generic Packaging extra parts may be included Vertical Mount Right Qty 1 Part Number 207 29 Ver...

Page 3: ... shim between the windshield and the body Measurement Detail Top of windshield Tape Measure Measure to Inside of Windshield Front Channel When drilling in the top edge of the vehicle body check underneath for wiring for the rear lights Pull the wiring out of the way before drilling Install Vertical Mounts and Vertical Retainer Mounts Rear point of measurement on body Vertical Retainer Mount Outsid...

Page 4: ... the loops over the Phillips Head Bolt on the top rear corner on each side of the vehicle Use the loop as a template to mark center punch and drill two 5 32 holes Install the Footman Loop with two 10 x 1 2 Oval Head Phillips Screws Do this on both sides of the vehicle 30 3 4 From Rear Corner 28 3 4 From Rear Corner For vehicles without factory bow pockets measure 28 3 4 and 30 3 4 along the top ed...

Page 5: ...les will use the existing Door Channels and Door Hinges If for some reason the channels have been removed install the Door Channels and Door Hinges in the parts kit Orient the Door Channels with the tails down and the flat surface toward the inside of the vehicle Install the Door Channels in the existing holes using four 10 x 1 2 Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws for each side Install the Door Hinges in...

Page 6: ...distance from the top of the windshield flange on both sides Locate the Buckle Straps in the parts kit Wrap each strap around the corners of the Rear Bow and snap the straps to themselves These straps will hold down the Rear Bow when the Rear Curtain and Side Panels are rolled up Vertical Mount With the bow halves lying on the rear of the vehicle body start the male end of one assembly into the fe...

Page 7: ...chalk on the snaps on the inside of the top to mark the stud locations Have one person pull down on the Rear Bow while the other person pulls the fabric down and to the rear to locate the Rear Corner Studs The studs should be located 3 4 below the top of the body When you are satisfied with the tightness of the top press the snaps against the body The chalk will leave marks for the Body Stud locat...

Page 8: ...ugh the buckle Thread Buckle Straps through Footman Loops Secure Buckle Straps If the top is extremely tight slip the tab into the bottom hole The top will loosen up after a few hours in the sun Then the tab may be moved up into a higher hole position At the front of the Side Panel pull the fabric down and forward to eliminate wrinkles Mark center punch and install a Body Stud as before 3 4 below ...

Page 9: ...de vehicle Driver s Side Locate the snap on each front corner of the top above the windshield Pull the fabric forward and down to eliminate wrinkles and mark the locations of the Body Studs Center punch and drill a 3 32 hole at each location Install a Body Stud with a 6 x 3 8 Sheet Metal Screw Install Front Corner Snaps For best possible installation check to make sure that the soft top is perfect...

Page 10: ...punch four holes in the fabric to match the holes in the Paddle Handle and the mounting plate Insert four 10 24 Truss Head Machine Screws from the outside and secure them with 10 24 Locknuts Do not tighten the screws until all four are in place Trim the excess fabric around the Paddle Handle Repeat for both doors Paddle Handle Assembly 10 24 Truss Head Machine Screws and 10 24 Locknuts Rear of Doo...

Page 11: ... Detail of Door Striker Door Striker 10 24 Truss Head Machine Screws 10 24 Locknuts Door Striker Outside of Vehicle Close the door and check all sides to against the body If necessary the door may be The tension of the door may be adjusted by adjust ing the handle 10 24 Locknuts Rub the snaps on the front of the door with chalk Pull the fabric taut against the body and press the snaps against the ...

Page 12: ... to the body studs Never operate the vehicle with the fabric removed and the hardware in the fully erected position Unsnap the Rear and Side Curtains and open the Rear Curtain zippers Fold the Side Curtains up onto the top and release the hook and loop fasteners on the flaps above the doors Unsnap the top from the rear bow Release the locking tabs on the Bow Releases from the holes in the bow and ...

Page 13: ... periodic cleaning and maintenance Washing The fabric should be washed often using soap warm water and a soft bristle brush Rinse with clear water to remove all traces of soap or use Bestop recommended Bestop Cleaner and Bestop Protectant Bestop Cleaner and Bestop Protectant are specially formulated to provide a total cleaning and protection system UV fading cracking and hardening Windows Keep win...

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