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M35A2 Top

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Hi guys,

Thought this section might be appropriate for this topic. I am interested in purchasing a steel top for my M37, but am having trouble locating one that is in good condition, and that doesn't require all kinds of cosmetic rework and rust repair.

I was told that a M35a2 and a M37 share the same window frame. I was wondering if anyone out there had ever tried to modify a Deuce top to fit the M? The only issue I can see, is the fact that the bottom of the two tops share a different mounting platform. I would like to get some help with this issue before I waste $500-1000s.

Any info would be much appreciated!
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Re: M35A2 Top

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if you want to make a road trip I know they have new ones in TN and Mseries Rebuilt might have some or know of some in NC. I think the deuce is wider than the m37 which is why they used CCKW tops to adapt instead of the deuce. you'd have to cut it down the middle and weld it back together to get it to fit properly... Much btter off doing the body work on the top yourself for one designed to go on the m37. Be a good experience
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Re: M35A2 Top

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Might want to focus your search across the border heading north, as far as I'm aware all the Cdn. M37's had hard tops. No point in issuing a soft top to a country that has 12 months of winter with only 2 months of lousy sledding... :roll:
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Re: M35A2 Top

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Agreed- consider a WWII CCKW top that has the oval back window-it fits the M37.
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