Hard Top Question

[twisted 66]

Hello All,

Are there any differences in the hard tops between years? Just wondering by looking at them if you could tell what year it came off of?

[CityHick]

Re: Hard Top Question

If I recall correctly, 66-69.5 had a different bolt spacing on the windshield frame than 69.5-77. Otherwise the tops are identical so if you find a good top that is from the wrong year you might have to re-drill either the windshield frame or the top to match.

[Bronco Brian]

Re: Hard Top Question

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Man in the know
Not 100% sure but I think they moved the upper bolt holes at some point, Maybe when they went to electric wipers and weld on window frames.

[Broncrick]

Re: Hard Top Question

'67 has bolt in bows

[jamesroney]

Re: Hard Top Question

Around 1969, the rear liftgate was changed to prevent opening of the tailgate when the top is locked.

There is a pocket built into the liftgate about 6 inches to the right of the release handle. There is a corresponding metal tab bolted to the tailgate that protrudes into that pocket. Earlier tops do not have the pocket.

So the liftgates are different too.

[twisted 66]

Re: Hard Top Question

I think the lift gate on the 66 broncos have a seperate key lock to the right of the handle, but I am not 100%.