Options Please. White or Black soft top? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TexasJimmy · 01-11-2013, 12:05 AM

I'm buying a soft top. Not sure what color to buy. I'm leaning toward white. My hard top is white.

What do you think?

Thanks in advance for your opinions.

Tim
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gringoloco · 01-11-2013, 12:09 AM

I normally lean towards white, but yours would look good with black. Black hard top, too. JMHO
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TexasJimmy · 01-11-2013, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

I normally lean towards white, but yours would look good with black. Black hard top, too. JMHO
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I can see that. Not sure if I will ever put the hard top on again. I think I popped a nut last time I moved it.

Thanks for the input.

Tim
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**truckster** · 01-11-2013, 01:03 AM

Are you planning on using the soft top all the time, or will you be running without a top in the summer? I think white would be a little cooler in the summer, especially with your black interior. I do think black would look good on your Blazer, though.

TexasJimmy · 01-11-2013, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by truckster

Are you planning on using the soft top all the time, or will you be running without a top in the summer? I think white would be a little cooler in the summer, especially with your black interior. I do think black would look good on your Blazer, though.

90% of the time it will be topless. I want the top for those days I get caught in the rain.

Thanks for the input.
Tim
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Mint68 · 01-11-2013, 02:12 AM

I think black would look really good. Also, what size tires are you running?

TexasJimmy · 01-11-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mint68

I think black would look really good. Also, what size tires are you running?

I think I'm agreeing with y'all on black. Thanks Mint.

Running 33x12.50x15 tires
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**my71gmc** · 01-11-2013, 11:06 AM

Yep - black would look the best. A while back a member had been posting some type of 'attachment' that went along the top of the windshield for securing the snaps for the top (versus drilling a bunch of holes into your metal). Does anybody know what happened with that? I too have a black soft top I want to install for the same reasons (rain), but would hate drilling holes.......

SACRAMENTO 71 · 01-11-2013, 12:59 PM

Black for sure!!!

tubbedII · 01-11-2013, 01:01 PM

I know you already pretty much decided, but I vote for black too. I just recently saw a white soft top pass by my job (on a 2wd blazer of all things too), and just didn't care for it too much...kinda brought too much attention to the top itself.
Great looking blazer btw.

bouncytruck · 01-11-2013, 07:18 PM

I've got an orange Blazer with a white soft top. I went with white because I've got the off-white interior. The top is more of an off-white and almost a perfect match to the interior.

That said, I think that Black would look best with your black interior.

Erik V · 01-11-2013, 11:56 PM

and stains are much easier to hide on black.

I run a soft top year round (of course I dont DD the Jimmy), and have found that even when up the black doesnt heat up too much in sun. My favorite is to roll the sides/back up for that Safari look...shady, but breezy, and no blind spots.

This summer I plan on figuring out some sort of bikini top.

Blazer383 · 01-12-2013, 12:06 AM

Looks like you have a darker interior so I would go with black also.

TexasJimmy · 01-12-2013, 01:31 PM

Thanks for all the input!

I've looked at many soft top pictures.

Black it is.

Thanks,
Tim
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gfreeze1025 · 01-12-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasJimmy

Thanks for all the input!

I've looked at many soft top pictures.

Black it is.

Thanks,
Tim
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Good choice. I like mine

spenceman72 · 01-16-2013, 01:27 AM

I also vote for black, and please post some pics once you get the soft top...I've been trying to decide whether or not to get one myself.

gfreeze1025 · 01-16-2013, 01:30 AM

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I also vote for black, and please post some pics once you get the soft top...I've been trying to decide whether or not to get one myself.

Here are some pics of my top

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spenceman72 · 01-16-2013, 11:10 AM

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Here are some pics of my top

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Thanks Gary-looks good. Do you have any pics of the sides/back rolled up (if yours is the top that rolls up)?

TexasJimmy · 01-16-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by spenceman72

I also vote for black, and please post some pics once you get the soft top...I've been trying to decide whether or not to get one myself.

Thanks. I will post pics after the install.

heyray · 01-17-2013, 10:14 PM

Maybe we can get a deal if we buy 2 ?????? Anyone else in?

TexasJimmy · 01-19-2013, 05:39 PM

Lots of good info!
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01-11-2013, 12:05 AM	#1
TexasJimmy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Friendswood,Texas Posts: 238	Options Please. White or Black soft top? I'm buying a soft top. Not sure what color to buy. I'm leaning toward white. My hard top is white. What do you think? Thanks in advance for your opinions. Tim Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ "It is, what it is" K5 NV 71' Blazer CST 84' GMC Jimmy-SOLD 2008 Suburban LTZ

01-11-2013, 12:09 AM	#2
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Options Please. White or Black soft top? I normally lean towards white, but yours would look good with black. Black hard top, too. JMHO Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-11-2013, 01:03 AM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Options Please. White or Black soft top? Are you planning on using the soft top all the time, or will you be running without a top in the summer? I think white would be a little cooler in the summer, especially with your black interior. I do think black would look good on your Blazer, though.

01-11-2013, 02:12 AM	#6
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: Options Please. White or Black soft top? I think black would look really good. Also, what size tires are you running?

01-11-2013, 11:06 AM	#8
my71gmc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lake City MN Posts: 221	Re: Options Please. White or Black soft top? Yep - black would look the best. A while back a member had been posting some type of 'attachment' that went along the top of the windshield for securing the snaps for the top (versus drilling a bunch of holes into your metal). Does anybody know what happened with that? I too have a black soft top I want to install for the same reasons (rain), but would hate drilling holes.......

01-11-2013, 12:59 PM	#9
SACRAMENTO 71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 242	Re: Options Please. White or Black soft top? Black for sure!!! __________________ 68 C10 SWB W/ 72 FRONT CLIP 343SB TH400 64 C10 SWB 406SB TH400 74 SUBURBAN 454BB TH400 78 K10 SWB 350 TH350 6" ON 35" BFG MUD 71 K5 350 W/ TBI 700R4 6" ON 38" BFG MUD 00 K3500 DRW BIG BLOCK "DRINKING PRBLM"

01-11-2013, 01:01 PM	#10
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Options Please. White or Black soft top? I know you already pretty much decided, but I vote for black too. I just recently saw a white soft top pass by my job (on a 2wd blazer of all things too), and just didn't care for it too much...kinda brought too much attention to the top itself. Great looking blazer btw. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

01-11-2013, 07:18 PM	#11
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Options Please. White or Black soft top? I've got an orange Blazer with a white soft top. I went with white because I've got the off-white interior. The top is more of an off-white and almost a perfect match to the interior. That said, I think that Black would look best with your black interior. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-11-2013, 11:56 PM	#12
Erik V Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 174	Re: Options Please. White or Black soft top? and stains are much easier to hide on black. I run a soft top year round (of course I dont DD the Jimmy), and have found that even when up the black doesnt heat up too much in sun. My favorite is to roll the sides/back up for that Safari look...shady, but breezy, and no blind spots. This summer I plan on figuring out some sort of bikini top.

01-12-2013, 12:06 AM	#13
Blazer383 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 23	Re: Options Please. White or Black soft top? Looks like you have a darker interior so I would go with black also.

01-12-2013, 01:31 PM	#14
TexasJimmy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Friendswood,Texas Posts: 238	Re: Options Please. White or Black soft top? Thanks for all the input! I've looked at many soft top pictures. Black it is. Thanks, Tim Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "It is, what it is" K5 NV 71' Blazer CST 84' GMC Jimmy-SOLD 2008 Suburban LTZ

01-16-2013, 01:27 AM	#16
spenceman72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: N Texas Posts: 136	Re: Options Please. White or Black soft top? I also vote for black, and please post some pics once you get the soft top...I've been trying to decide whether or not to get one myself.

01-17-2013, 10:14 PM	#20
heyray Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: LA/Phoenix Posts: 31	Re: Options Please. White or Black soft top? Maybe we can get a deal if we buy 2 ?????? Anyone else in? __________________ 72 Blazer 4wd 72 Blazer 2wd 69 Blazer 4wd easy to take apart hard to finish. Ray of all trades master of none.

01-19-2013, 05:39 PM	#21
TexasJimmy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Friendswood,Texas Posts: 238	Re: Options Please. White or Black soft top? Lots of good info! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "It is, what it is" K5 NV 71' Blazer CST 84' GMC Jimmy-SOLD 2008 Suburban LTZ



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