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BENSH 
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 Topic: Topbows from WalcksPosted: 30 Jan. 2014 at 10:16am |
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I try to keep people from grabbing onto the top of the windshield frame to help pull themselves in. That's why I went to all the trouble of adding the home-made steps, but they still want a handle up high and there is no way - so I tell them I'll lift em. The old man just says "go away" band young girls don't even ask anyway…...
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Posted: 30 Jan. 2014 at 5:20am |
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IMO, any support the bow would give is insignificant. I would not recommend pulling on the windshield to help you I to your jeep unless you don't mind a warped windshield.
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Posted: 29 Jan. 2014 at 10:22pm |
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With the bows in place I just wondered if you guys thought the brace from the forward bow to the windshield gave you any more window farm support. I remember an earlier discussion about windshield frame strength and people wanting to hold onto or pull themselves in with the windshield frame and actually breaking part of the tube. After reading that I watched the tube flex in the windshield frame just driving down the road - and it could use a little support.
So does the center bow support help?
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Posted: 29 Jan. 2014 at 10:11pm |
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Hi All,
Here are some detailed pics that Lee sent me of Walcks top bows compared to originals: Walcks Top Bows From what I gather, you can find a few insignificant differences if you want to pick on them but overall they are the same as the originals in fit function and appearance. 
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Lee (MN)
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Posted: 01 July 2013 at 6:50pm |
Exact same problem I had. Lee 
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Posted: 01 July 2013 at 6:12pm |
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I also have problems with the placement of the loop on the center front bow section. It's welded on just a tad too far back and the center brace that goes to the windshield will not fit. My original piece is bent and so it's not usable. Guess I need to call Carl. The rest of it is great.
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Posted: 30 June 2013 at 9:43pm |
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Thank you Zooke581, I purchased the top from a page member in February, and had an original bow set minus 4 pieces and unable to find the missing parts I decided to buy a new set. The yellow does look nice with the emerald green, drove it to town today and had many complements.
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Posted: 30 June 2013 at 5:14pm |
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Nice. Love the yellow top. Really sets the Jeep off well.
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Posted: 30 June 2013 at 5:10pm |
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Here is the original center bow piece with walcks parts,
   I forgot to take a picture of the loop on the front bow center, I think the bow set is a good deal, and the good folks at walcks answer the phone when you call them!. I will let Walcks know of my problem, may be just one part but also maybe others and they may want to look at other sets for trouble. This winter I may repaint them gloss black. Happy with them, Lee
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Posted: 30 June 2013 at 4:53pm |
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I ordered a set Wednesday morning, showed up sat. via fed ex. very well boxed and each piece was in its own plastic sleeve and painted flat black. All is spot on as Hillbilly said, "BUT" the loop welded to the center of the front bow for the toob that goes to the windsheild was not welded in the right position, not a big deal I will fix it. As for fit (other than the front center top bow)it was perfect, and I used my original front center piece and it fit with the new pieces perfect.
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Posted: 26 June 2013 at 8:11pm |
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WILL POST PICTURES LINK IF I EVER GET BACK HOME..
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Posted: 26 June 2013 at 5:35pm |
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I ordered a set this morning, will let you guys know what they are like.
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Posted: 26 June 2013 at 2:59pm |
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I have installed 2 sets from Walcks in the last few months. Both were used with jpet's tops. Very good product.
1st one was on mine the 2nd was on my son's.
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Posted: 26 June 2013 at 10:03am |
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great, any pictures comparing next to originals and jpets?
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Posted: 26 June 2013 at 8:54am |
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I GOT A SET !! COMPARED TO JPETS THEY ARE IDENTICAL AND SPOT ON
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Posted: 26 June 2013 at 8:01am |
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Has anyone bought as set?
Does anyone have pictures compared to an original set? |
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Posted: 25 June 2013 at 10:26pm |
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THEY ARE SPOT ON ...
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Posted: 25 June 2013 at 8:32pm |
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Me too.
Has anyone bought a set? I'd like some feedback as well. |
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