Jimmy soft top?

[BIGBLU 72]

Ive been working on my 72 jimmy for almost 3 years and almost have it finished but an missing one thing........ a soft top! I have no clue about to go about gettin one so if anyone has any info it would be greatly appreciated!

[bouncytruck]

First, welcome to the board. Post some pics of your rig when you get a chance.

As for the top, you're gonna either have to find a used one or make your own. The last manufacture stopped making them about 2 years ago. In my opinion, even if you find one that the canvas/vinyl is shot, it is worth getting for the hardware. It would be far easier to have a new canvas made than to start from scratch.

Keep an eye on Craigslists and consider becoming a subscriber so you can post a wanted to buy thread.

[HuggerCST]

Welcome Bigblu! Good advice Bouncytruck!

[Yukon Jack]

Welcome from me also. Blazer/Jimmy soft tops are going to be the next Holy Grail :-[)

[Gary 70 Jimmy]

When I bought mine in 2007 I new that bestop were going to stop making them. So I bought 2 good thing now I have a 69 blazer to restore.

[bama51]

Search the FAQ's and forums. I know there is a thread related to bikini tops where you can order a custom made one for <$250. You're probably looking for a full top, but you might be interested in this also. Welcome to the board!

[Gary 70 Jimmy]

Here is the bikini top I got off the board for $170.00.

[BIGBLU 72]

Hey thanks for the welcoming and the advice its greatly appreicatied! ill post a couple pics of my 72 when i can get a chance!

[VinceY]

I have a Best top that has seen alot of action. I probably have about $200 into repairs on it since my options are fix it or go without. I was told that I could have one made using my old one as a pattern but they would have to cut it up. I did get an upholstry guy make me a Bikinni for just over $200. Questions:

Has anyone on the board used a top that was beyond repair to make a pattern out of and then drawn up plans?

What were the soft tops worth to buy them before they stopped making them?

In my opinion the Best top hardware kind of sucks. Anyone got pics of a better system of hardware?

[VinceY]

And here is one on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rare-...QQcmdZViewItem

[70 Suburban]

I HAVE BEEN THINKGING OF BUILDING ONE. WELL I AM GOIN TO THIS SPRING. I LIVE CLOSE TO A BOAT TOP MANUGACTURE SO i AM HAVING THEM MAKE THE TOP FOR MY FRAME. i WANT IT TO BE COMPLEAT BOLT IN WITH NO DRILLING OR SNAPS

[bouncytruck]

Originally Posted by VinceY

Has anyone on the board used a top that was beyond repair to make a pattern out of and then drawn up plans?

I had a board member come over to my house and trace my fastrac top (including the hardware). I don't think he has done had one made yet.

Originally Posted by VinceY

What were the soft tops worth to buy them before they stopped making them?

I paid just shy of $700 for mine about 5 years ago. I think the best tops were just about the same price

Originally Posted by VinceY

In my opinion the Best top hardware kind of sucks. Anyone got pics of a better system of hardware?

If you click on the link in my signature, you can see pics of my STC Fastrac installed. I also have the install instructions (STC Fastrac and Bestop) in a PDF someplace on my computer (or possibly at home). If anyone wants them PM me your email address and I'll email it.

[LUV2XCLR8]

Originally Posted by VinceY

And here is one on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rare-...QQcmdZViewItem

Kinda reminds me of the 90's fad of snug tops with no windows

[Gary 70 Jimmy]

I payed $750.00 for my bestop. Not the greatest fit you can pull the top down 1" past the snap behind the doors makes the top flap in the wind when the windows are down.

[dirty trucker]

Originally Posted by VinceY

And here is one on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rare-...QQcmdZViewItem

Man, that one looks pretty beat-up and weathered for a $500 RESERVE NOT MET..

[yellowblazer1969]

there is a company in colorado that makes awsome blazer and jimmy tops thats where i got my second one. the best top looked good but wasnt very functional. the name of the company is specialty top company or stc. never mind guess they shut down too. these tops are far superior to the best tops

['68OrangeSunshine]

I saw a GMC 6x6 "duece-and-a-half" top for sale at a surplus store. Not sure if it's the right dimensions, but I might try it to make a pick-up like half top with it.

[EDIT: too late. They're sold out. But at $80 a pop it would've been worth it.]

[Long Roof]

I have a STC top. Paid $2500 for mine.
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Oh, it came with a rust free 72 Jimmy. Hehe.

[bouncytruck]

I'd seriously consider that STC top on ebay if I was in need of one right now. You'd get all the hardware and a canvas to have reproduced. Starting from scratch would be a lot more difficult and expensive (of course, I don't know what the reserve is on the top).

I've heard guys getting estimates in the $2,000 plus range for having a custom top made.

[70 Suburban]

if there was a strong enough interest i could put together a group buy after christmas I know some ppl in over seas manufactuing.

[bouncytruck]

A group buy of what? Do you have a pattern?

[70 Suburban]

no I had stated that I was working with a boat top manufacture on this. but its not cost efective for me to buy just one. I will be making the frames one off then send the patterns overseas and have them produced

[70k52wd]

I had no idea that these tops are not produced any more. I've had a softy on all but my current Blaze, and was hoping to get a new one...Guess not...The real kick in the pants is that I just gave away my perfect top and hardware when I sold my last Blaze...The guy still has it, I think, and is not a softy fan. I think I will try to shmooze it from him. It's a brown top, it went very well with my Ochre Blaze.

[robs71k5]

I would be interested in a softtop aswell if your doing a count.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3000758[/IMG]

[70 Suburban]

ill make a thread just for that