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Kaiser Willys Tigertop 51405, Installation Instructions Manual

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Tigertop™ – Installation Instructions

Secure Door Flaps

Secure Front of Side Curtain

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around the Horizontal Rod and fasten the hook and 

loop strips to each other. 

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around the Vertical Rod (not the front bow) and 

fasten the hook and loop strips to each other.

Wrap Flap around 

Horizontal Retainer

Front

Hook and Loop 

Fastener

Front Bow

Front

Vertical Rod

View from inside 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 perfectly 

centered on the vehicle.

View from front

Install Body 

Studs

Install Body Studs

Windshield

Driver's Side of Vehicle

Make sure space between top 

equal on both sides 

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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