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scejmer · 05-01-2007, 08:40 AM

hi my name is scott. new member here in michigan. just bought a project truck off ebay. was wondering if anyone could help me. the truck can with a hard top and white soft top. i am missing the channels, pivots, and winshield mounts.does anyone now how to id the top or possibly where to purchase parts, also top was never installed on the truck.i am trying to make sure it is off another like year truck or not. looking forward to talking some of you guys, seem like a good group of guys willing to share info. ill try to post some pics later on thanks.

*jojotonka* · 05-01-2007, 08:59 AM

Welcome from MI!!

There's a few of us up here.

Chevyman63 · 05-01-2007, 09:03 AM

Welcome...also from Michigan.
What area are you from.

scejmer · 05-01-2007, 09:06 AM

i live in pinckney. just outside of hell

bouncytruck · 05-01-2007, 11:27 AM

Do you know what brand the top is? There is probably either a tag or stamp someplace toward the rear of the softtop.

As of right now, there is only one manufacture of tops - bestop. In recent years, there was a company called Specialty Top Co that made most of what you see on the first gen Blazers. They started manufacturing tops for first gen Blazers after purchasing Kayline and using their patterns initially. When the Blazers were new, or fairly new, there apparently were other manufactures and possibly some OEM.

Most likely, you are in for an uphill battle trying to get that top on your rig without all the hardware. Making the hardware may cost more than buying a new top. I have a PDF copy of the STC install intructions which may help you determine what all is missing and may help you figure out if the top is correct for your truck. PM me your email address and I'll send it to you.

butzkeg · 05-02-2007, 09:00 AM

Welcome from Michigan as well. I'm in Howell.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-02-2007, 03:02 PM

From West TN

Copper116 · 05-27-2007, 07:18 AM

Where-bouts you at in Michigan. I'm in Ottawa County

Chevyman63 · 05-27-2007, 08:54 AM

Any of you guys going to make the mid Michigan cookout? June 16th?

orange72blazer · 05-30-2007, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copper116

Where-bouts you at in Michigan. I'm in Ottawa County

Where in Ottawa county are you at?

Copper116 · 06-23-2007, 09:10 PM

Welcome... I'm in Allendale, MI.

JUSBLAZ · 06-23-2007, 11:49 PM

Welcome from Huron Twp!

Not a bad roll call for Michigan!

orange72blazer · 06-24-2007, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copper116

Welcome... I'm in Allendale, MI.

I'm in Byron Center, not to far from you.

BobbyK · 06-24-2007, 09:35 AM

check out this thread from last week.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=244018

05-01-2007, 08:40 AM	#1
scejmer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 55	1972 top questions hi my name is scott. new member here in michigan. just bought a project truck off ebay. was wondering if anyone could help me. the truck can with a hard top and white soft top. i am missing the channels, pivots, and winshield mounts.does anyone now how to id the top or possibly where to purchase parts, also top was never installed on the truck.i am trying to make sure it is off another like year truck or not. looking forward to talking some of you guys, seem like a good group of guys willing to share info. ill try to post some pics later on thanks.

05-01-2007, 08:59 AM	#2
jojotonka Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lennon, michigan Posts: 162	Re: 1972 top questions Welcome from MI!! There's a few of us up here.

05-01-2007, 09:03 AM	#3
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: 1972 top questions Welcome...also from Michigan. What area are you from. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

05-01-2007, 09:06 AM	#4
scejmer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 55	Re: 1972 top questions i live in pinckney. just outside of hell

05-01-2007, 11:27 AM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: 1972 top questions Do you know what brand the top is? There is probably either a tag or stamp someplace toward the rear of the softtop. As of right now, there is only one manufacture of tops - bestop. In recent years, there was a company called Specialty Top Co that made most of what you see on the first gen Blazers. They started manufacturing tops for first gen Blazers after purchasing Kayline and using their patterns initially. When the Blazers were new, or fairly new, there apparently were other manufactures and possibly some OEM. Most likely, you are in for an uphill battle trying to get that top on your rig without all the hardware. Making the hardware may cost more than buying a new top. I have a PDF copy of the STC install intructions which may help you determine what all is missing and may help you figure out if the top is correct for your truck. PM me your email address and I'll send it to you. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-02-2007, 09:00 AM	#6
butzkeg Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: michigan Posts: 50	Re: 1972 top questions Welcome from Michigan as well. I'm in Howell.

05-02-2007, 03:02 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: 1972 top questions 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

05-27-2007, 07:18 AM	#8
Copper116 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa County, Michigan Posts: 63	Re: 1972 top questions Where-bouts you at in Michigan. I'm in Ottawa County

05-27-2007, 08:54 AM	#9
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: 1972 top questions Any of you guys going to make the mid Michigan cookout? June 16th? __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

06-23-2007, 09:10 PM	#11
Copper116 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa County, Michigan Posts: 63	Re: 1972 top questions Welcome... I'm in Allendale, MI.

06-23-2007, 11:49 PM	#12
JUSBLAZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 98	Re: 1972 top questions Welcome from Huron Twp! Not a bad roll call for Michigan!

06-24-2007, 09:35 AM	#14
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: 1972 top questions check out this thread from last week. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=244018 __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

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