Soft top ID - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jwangelin · 04-04-2007, 10:15 PM

Hi,
Is there any way to ID an unmarked soft top? The tops at the STC/Kayline site do not help. I assume the '69-'72 tops were not exclusively snap tops. Is there a significant diff between the '69-'72 and the '73-'75 tops?
Thanks in advance,
Jon
jonwangelin@yahoo.com

bouncytruck · 04-04-2007, 10:22 PM

First, welcome to the board from the pacific northwest.

Kayline tops had a small tag above the rear window. I believe that STC tops are screen printed "Specialty Top Co" on the rear window. I don't know about Bestop or any other brands that may have existed in the past.

69-'72 trucks are completely different than the '73-'75's so I would assume the tops are completely different too.

Be forewarned that STC has gone out of business and taken at least one board members $. This leaves your only choices for new tops as Bestop and custom making your own.

RED72blazer · 04-04-2007, 11:02 PM

it could be stock.

RED72blazer · 04-04-2007, 11:02 PM

and welcome

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-07-2007, 09:37 AM

From West TN

04-04-2007, 10:15 PM	#1
jwangelin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: buffalo Posts: 1	Soft top ID Hi, Is there any way to ID an unmarked soft top? The tops at the STC/Kayline site do not help. I assume the '69-'72 tops were not exclusively snap tops. Is there a significant diff between the '69-'72 and the '73-'75 tops? Thanks in advance, Jon jonwangelin@yahoo.com

04-04-2007, 10:22 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Soft top ID First, welcome to the board from the pacific northwest. Kayline tops had a small tag above the rear window. I believe that STC tops are screen printed "Specialty Top Co" on the rear window. I don't know about Bestop or any other brands that may have existed in the past. 69-'72 trucks are completely different than the '73-'75's so I would assume the tops are completely different too. Be forewarned that STC has gone out of business and taken at least one board members $. This leaves your only choices for new tops as Bestop and custom making your own. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-04-2007, 11:02 PM	#3
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Soft top ID it could be stock. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

04-04-2007, 11:02 PM	#4
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Soft top ID and welcome __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

04-07-2007, 09:37 AM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Soft top ID From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T



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