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Old 03-16-2016, 03:57 AM   #326
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Re: Softop installation no Holes

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Old 03-16-2016, 10:34 AM   #327
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Rob, are you seeing my messages? I emailed, twice, pm'd a couple times and posted here. I would really like one.

Please let me know how i can get a hold of you.
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Old 03-16-2016, 05:25 PM   #328
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Has anyone got there's installed execpt the designer?
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Old 03-17-2016, 12:30 PM   #329
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Has anyone got there's installed execpt the designer?
curious on this as well.....
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Old 03-17-2016, 10:44 PM   #330
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Has anyone got there's installed execpt the designer?
I installed mine a few weeks ago
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Old 03-18-2016, 04:28 AM   #331
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Lyric there maybe some technical issues with my system as my inbox is alway full and very difficult to manage and for that I appauligise . You can reach me at srpenner@hotmail.com where I don't have a limit on data . Its hit and miss here on he best of days and I'm trying to get it straightened away but need more time. For anyone else looking to purchase or even just questions ,suggestions or even to say hi . Please contact me without technical disappointment at srpenner@hotmail.com
Wondering when I get to see more pics of installs and maybe some Blazer up my way for a weekend getaway regards Rob
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Old 03-18-2016, 05:48 AM   #332
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In this picture you see a dotted line where I trimmed the header down so It doesn't contact the bottom of the rain gutter. If this is contacting it means that the area around the 5/16 bolt through the visor is not mating the surface together and as such will cause stress cracks with repeated cycling on and off at the bolt. Carefully trim this area down till it does not contact when bolted down. Hope this helps Regards Rob.
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Old 03-18-2016, 06:01 AM   #333
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JackB your install looks great but the question above appears to apply . I may be wrong but have a close look and let me know if my eye has detected what I think I see. I aim to get every one a perfect install. Also it's a matter of preference to use the screw that goes through the seal as it serve to remove the Header quickly without that screw. I sometimes remove the Header with softop attached and pull it through to behind the seats using the roll bar as in like a "t" top rig . I can bungy the header to the bow poles at the inside of the top so I can still use review mirror. Haven't gone on the hyway like that yet but I think it's ok
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Old 03-18-2016, 06:19 AM   #334
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This picture shows how I take the header with softop per attached and fold it back behind the seats around the roll bar bungy chording it to the underside of the top with tension pulling to the back towards the rear bow poles . If that makes any sence lol.


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Old 03-18-2016, 09:05 AM   #335
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JackB your install looks great but the question above appears to apply . I may be wrong but have a close look and let me know if my eye has detected what I think I see. I aim to get every one a perfect install. Also it's a matter of preference to use the screw that goes through the seal as it serve to remove the Header quickly without that screw. I sometimes remove the Header with softop attached and pull it through to behind the seats using the roll bar as in like a "t" top rig . I can bungy the header to the bow poles at the inside of the top so I can still use review mirror. Haven't gone on the hyway like that yet but I think it's ok
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This is exactly why I wanted folks to start posting pic's of there installs.
Thanks so much for the info.
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Old 03-18-2016, 09:07 PM   #336
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JackB your install looks great but the question above appears to apply . I may be wrong but have a close look and let me know if my eye has detected what I think I see.
I'm up out of the gutter slightly.
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Old 03-19-2016, 12:35 AM   #337
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That's awe sum cause the 5/16 bolt will be pulling together where it can put the correct pressure onto the seals when and if you chose to implement the seal. Great install. Will likely be quite invisible when top is on . Great job !
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Old 03-20-2016, 10:48 PM   #338
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Here are a few of mine showing the trim Rob shows with the dashed line. A few of of a couple other odds and ends. I used pop rivets for mine, and I covered them on the backside with rubber backed canopy take to avoid any scratching.
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Old 03-20-2016, 10:51 PM   #339
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Try #2 for pics.
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Old 03-20-2016, 10:56 PM   #340
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Old 03-20-2016, 10:58 PM   #341
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Old 04-23-2016, 02:49 PM   #342
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Re: Softop installation no Holes

Looks good GibberHow do you like the it over all ? Now I have found some nuts anchored in plastic to remove the header without tools. Then I sometimes take the Header and softoppers front and fold it back behind the bucket seats and bungee chord it to the roof line inside to make the truck look like "t"top and you can still use the rear veiw mirror that way. . It works really well when you are close to getting rained on but not sure how bad for easy cover up . LOL.
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Old 05-16-2016, 03:05 PM   #343
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I would like one of these. Let me know how to get one please.
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Old 05-17-2016, 02:47 PM   #344
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try emailing him... srpenner@hotmail.com
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Old 05-25-2016, 10:58 PM   #345
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Hey Rob,

Overall I'm very happy with it. Had a friend come by to help out with the fit up, we took our time and I think it turned out great. Now that the top is down most of the time I'm going to pull it off, get it sanded down and painted.

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Old 11-02-2016, 11:23 PM   #346
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Got mine in the mail about a month ago. Looks good. Probably going to need advice on install. Thanks Rob for making this possible
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Old 11-07-2016, 03:08 AM   #347
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Very good just take your time . The Header fits pretty snug so any seals installed under the header will work fine so making it sit as low as possible is the best fit you can get . Good luck and happy building can't wait for more pictures .
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Old 11-19-2016, 03:23 PM   #348
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That looks great. I put a soft topper on my 71 as well. When the front windows are rolled all the way up, does yours have a gap of about 1" from the top of glass to the fabric of the top?
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Old 12-13-2016, 03:28 AM   #349
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Yes close to that . I've been working out a way to close that gap with a peice of 4" black abs pipe, cut a strip out length wise (about 1/3 of the abs pipe) to attach to the fwd mounting position would be the top of the windshield post and the other at the aft of the window but mounted perhaps off the roll bar and poles from the softopper mounting hardware . If some put their talents together you could probably seal the hole window with little effort making you Blazer essentially leak proof and I don't know about you but I like that idea.
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I have a good head start on a redesigned pop up camper for my 1st gen Blazer . I hope to be showing it off to you this coming summer
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Old 12-13-2016, 04:47 AM   #350
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Yes close to that . I've been working out a way to close that gap with a peice of 4" black abs pipe, cut a strip out length wise (about 1/3 of the abs pipe) to attach to the fwd mounting position would be the top of the windshield post and the other at the aft of the window but mounted perhaps off the roll bar and poles from the softopper mounting hardware . If some put their talents together you could probably seal the hole window with little effort making you Blazer essentially leak proof and I don't know about you but I like that idea.
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I have a good head start on a redesigned pop up camper for my 1st gen Blazer . I hope to be showing it off to you this coming summer
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