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CTENTA1 · 11-26-2014, 04:57 PM

I've been thinking of getting a Soft Top but would like to see some Blazer's/Jimmy's with them installed to get a better Idea of how they work and look.

**Blazerowner** · 11-27-2014, 02:28 AM

Here's my softopper.

tristan · 11-27-2014, 07:21 AM

Someone on the Pictures board had a truck with an original Wisco dealer-installed soft top. I'd love to find one of those in the box somewhere!

bouncytruck · 11-27-2014, 02:19 PM

Here's Bouncytruck with an STC Fastrack

bouncytruck · 11-27-2014, 02:21 PM

Here's one of my old blazers with an old Kayline Top.

Chulisohombre · 11-27-2014, 03:46 PM

Is that green or black? Looks real good on there bouncytruck

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 11-28-2014, 04:58 PM

Bestop

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 11-28-2014, 05:01 PM

kayline

bouncytruck · 11-28-2014, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Chulisohombre

Is that green or black? Looks real good on there bouncytruck

It's black - exactly like Gary 70 Jimmy posted.

My3Sons! · 11-30-2014, 11:56 AM

Here is mine with softopper, really the only game in town any more.

CTENTA1 · 12-02-2014, 12:41 PM

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Maybe someone with a Softopper top can help me out on this. I've noticed in some pictures with the top down the top framing that attaches to the windshield frame has not been retracted or put down like the rear frame section. Is this how it stays at all times, top up or down?

mtully79 · 12-02-2014, 12:46 PM

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Maybe someone with a Softopper top can help me out on this. I've noticed in some pictures with the top down the top framing that attaches to the windshield frame has not been retracted or put down like the rear frame section. Is this how it stays at all times, top up or down?

Those brackets can be removed in a couple minutes and stored when the top is down, although they are necessary for when the top is up. They serve as a B pillar in that the top is attached to the vertical piece when 'up'

CTENTA1 · 12-02-2014, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mtully79

Those brackets can be removed in a couple minutes and stored when the top is down, although they are necessary for when the top is up. They serve as a B pillar in that the top is attached to the vertical piece when 'up'

Ok, Cool. I was worried they stayed up at all times, top 'up' or 'down'. I'm glad they can be removed easily if wanted to.

Thanks for the info.

**Blazerowner** · 12-02-2014, 03:00 PM

Yeah they have speed nuts on them and come right off.

**Sandtrap9072** · 12-07-2014, 11:25 AM

Here is mine with the soft top on.

bamachem · 12-15-2014, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tristan

Someone on the Pictures board had a truck with an original Wisco dealer-installed soft top. I'd love to find one of those in the box somewhere!

That's a Whitco. They were based in Colorado Springs CO. I guess I'm going to have to break down and have it repaired since I can't find one that's in better condition. The stitching is about gone in some places and the windows are yellowed and cracked, which is why they're rolled up in the pics.

tristan · 12-15-2014, 07:50 PM

That top is a great piece of K5 history and I hope that you, or someone else, gets to restore it. Beautiful truck BTW.

1972 Jimmy · 12-15-2014, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandtrap9072

Here is mine with the soft top on.

Truck Looks Great!! How did the new tires do in the sand??

**Sandtrap9072** · 12-15-2014, 10:28 PM

They actually did way better than I thought. They are almost like paddle tires.lol can not wait till next year to head back.

K5Ken · 12-15-2014, 10:58 PM

This is my black with tinted windows Kayline/STC soft top. Originally I got a grey one from Kayline and when it stopped being water tight I got the black one. Kayline had just gone under and STC had just started making them, luckily they did not change anything so the new canvas snapped right on. Still use the grey one for the summer the windows are shot and the stitching is coming apart in places but it keeps the son off of my head.

**GMC-YA68** · 12-15-2014, 11:22 PM

I like the slanted back that the Kayline has. Wish someone would copy that.

Mbanola · 12-15-2014, 11:24 PM

Just bought my dream truck, soft top came with it. Softopper.com, right here in Boulder, CO! Fantastic company and super easy to snap on and take off!

K5Ken · 12-15-2014, 11:45 PM

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I like the slanted back that the Kayline has. Wish someone would copy that.

I like the look also, but I think it is the reason that the zippers fail.

CTENTA1 · 12-16-2014, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mbanola

Just bought my dream truck, soft top came with it. Softopper.com, right here in Boulder, CO! Fantastic company and super easy to snap on and take off!

Cool looking truck!

11-26-2014, 04:57 PM	#1
CTENTA1 Registered 1971 K5 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SO.CEN.CAL Posts: 428	Post pics of your Soft Tops. I've been thinking of getting a Soft Top but would like to see some Blazer's/Jimmy's with them installed to get a better Idea of how they work and look.

11-27-2014, 02:28 AM	#2
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,920	Re: Post pics of your Soft Tops. Here's my softopper. Attached Images __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander 66 Nova

11-27-2014, 07:21 AM	#3
tristan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Western PA Posts: 1,295	Re: Post pics of your Soft Tops. Someone on the Pictures board had a truck with an original Wisco dealer-installed soft top. I'd love to find one of those in the box somewhere!

11-27-2014, 02:19 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Post pics of your Soft Tops. Here's Bouncytruck with an STC Fastrack Attached Images __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-27-2014, 02:21 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Post pics of your Soft Tops. Here's one of my old blazers with an old Kayline Top. Attached Images __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-27-2014, 03:46 PM	#6
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Post pics of your Soft Tops. Is that green or black? Looks real good on there bouncytruck __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

11-28-2014, 04:58 PM	#7
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,403	Re: Post pics of your Soft Tops. Bestop Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

11-28-2014, 05:01 PM	#8
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,403	Re: Post pics of your Soft Tops. kayline Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

11-30-2014, 11:56 AM	#10
My3Sons! Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 126	Re: Post pics of your Soft Tops. Here is mine with softopper, really the only game in town any more. Attached Images

12-02-2014, 12:41 PM	#11
CTENTA1 Registered 1971 K5 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SO.CEN.CAL Posts: 428	Re: Post pics of your Soft Tops. Maybe someone with a Softopper top can help me out on this. I've noticed in some pictures with the top down the top framing that attaches to the windshield frame has not been retracted or put down like the rear frame section. Is this how it stays at all times, top up or down?

12-02-2014, 03:00 PM	#14
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,920	Re: Post pics of your Soft Tops. Yeah they have speed nuts on them and come right off. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander 66 Nova

12-07-2014, 11:25 AM	#15
Sandtrap9072 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 388	Re: Post pics of your Soft Tops. Here is mine with the soft top on. Attached Images

12-15-2014, 07:50 PM	#17
tristan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Western PA Posts: 1,295	Re: Post pics of your Soft Tops. That top is a great piece of K5 history and I hope that you, or someone else, gets to restore it. Beautiful truck BTW.

12-15-2014, 10:28 PM	#19
Sandtrap9072 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 388	Re: Post pics of your Soft Tops. They actually did way better than I thought. They are almost like paddle tires.lol can not wait till next year to head back.

12-15-2014, 10:58 PM	#20
K5Ken Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Grass Valley CA Posts: 37	Re: Post pics of your Soft Tops. This is my black with tinted windows Kayline/STC soft top. Originally I got a grey one from Kayline and when it stopped being water tight I got the black one. Kayline had just gone under and STC had just started making them, luckily they did not change anything so the new canvas snapped right on. Still use the grey one for the summer the windows are shot and the stitching is coming apart in places but it keeps the son off of my head. Attached Images



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12-15-2014, 11:22 PM	#21
GMC-YA68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lee's Summit, MO (KC) Posts: 742	Re: Post pics of your Soft Tops. I like the slanted back that the Kayline has. Wish someone would copy that. __________________ -Keegan- '72 Jimmy 4x4 - 5.3/4L65E/NP205 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663780

12-15-2014, 11:24 PM	#22
Mbanola Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 1	Re: Post pics of your Soft Tops. Just bought my dream truck, soft top came with it. Softopper.com, right here in Boulder, CO! Fantastic company and super easy to snap on and take off! Attached Images

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