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robs71k5 · 12-08-2008, 03:18 PM

Sounds good .I dont know how fast this thing is going to move so I must say I'm going to continue on with trying to build one for my self but that doesnt seem to be going anywhere fast either.
I guess when I am able to get a certain date for delivery is the date I will commit to purchace . However I have an industrial sewing machine and my brother is somewhat of an expert boat top maker aswell and on his way out to visit me after Chrismas for a week or two so we shall see what comes of this meet.
Mean while if should finish my top I'll try to keep patterns and pics for this board.

k-nuts · 01-08-2009, 12:46 AM

I just got a black STC Fastrac with tinted windows for $335 shipped complete with everything. Almost like new. So they are out there. I'm not ready to restore the Jimmy yet, but when it warms up I'll install it and see how it is. Plus now I have hardware to get the bikini top, which may be more practical for the TX sun. I'm excited.

72truckman · 01-08-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by k-nuts

I just got a black STC Fastrac with tinted windows for $335 shipped complete with everything. Almost like new. So they are out there. I'm not ready to restore the Jimmy yet, but when it warms up I'll install it and see how it is. Plus now I have hardware to get the bikini top, which may be more practical for the TX sun. I'm excited.

Wow congrats on that score, what a deal... i wonder if you were to contact some of the former vendors if any of them would have any NOS tops without them knowing the gems they have..?

RLONG · 01-08-2009, 09:50 AM

I got my stc for 2500 of course the jimmy came with it the sidewindows will remove to make a bikini top that goes from front to back. My seams are coming loose so sounds like repair only since you can not buy new anymoore. Other than leaking around the jimmy windows i love it

lookingtobuy · 01-08-2009, 10:55 AM

Hi all : )

I have spoken a number of times with CAN-BACK / TRUCK CANDY.
Supposidly they are planning on building next year as interest is growing.
Please go to the website and send your info and call. From what I was told they built one-off back in the day. Then the company got sold and the new company does not have the tooling. The more the interest the quicker we might me able to get something going! Check out their new 66-77 Bronco top
I would imagine the Blazer would be similar.

Can Back: http://www.can-back.com/

http://www.can-back.com/EarlyBroncoP...arlyBronco.htm

Here is the truck it was originally built for!!

http://www.fourwheeler.com/featuredv...zer/index.html

k-nuts · 01-08-2009, 01:15 PM

thanks, I actually delayed a day or 2 before buying it. I also saw the can-back one on the bronco and it almost looks like a complete frame to the top and I wonder how it stores when you want to take the top down. I also looked back at posts years ago and they said "6 months or so" then. So figured I'd jump on it. It looks great just dusty. Pics aren't worth it until it's on so I'll post then. Looks just like "RLONG"'s just black.

blazerdog · 01-08-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-nuts

thanks, I actually delayed a day or 2 before buying it. I also saw the can-back one on the bronco and it almost looks like a complete frame to the top and I wonder how it stores when you want to take the top down. I also looked back at posts years ago and they said "6 months or so" then. So figured I'd jump on it. It looks great just dusty. Pics aren't worth it until it's on so I'll post then. Looks just like "RLONG"'s just black.

did you get it from Longview?

k-nuts · 01-09-2009, 03:13 AM

yeah

lofly'a · 01-12-2009, 04:33 AM

found 1 one craigslist: sale-977346669@craigslist.org [?]

located in longview, texas

12-08-2008, 03:18 PM	#26
robs71k5 K5drive Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: burnaby BC Canada Posts: 814	Re: Jimmy soft top? Sounds good .I dont know how fast this thing is going to move so I must say I'm going to continue on with trying to build one for my self but that doesnt seem to be going anywhere fast either. I guess when I am able to get a certain date for delivery is the date I will commit to purchace . However I have an industrial sewing machine and my brother is somewhat of an expert boat top maker aswell and on his way out to visit me after Chrismas for a week or two so we shall see what comes of this meet. Mean while if should finish my top I'll try to keep patterns and pics for this board.

01-08-2009, 12:46 AM	#27
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: Jimmy soft top? I just got a black STC Fastrac with tinted windows for $335 shipped complete with everything. Almost like new. So they are out there. I'm not ready to restore the Jimmy yet, but when it warms up I'll install it and see how it is. Plus now I have hardware to get the bikini top, which may be more practical for the TX sun. I'm excited.

01-08-2009, 09:50 AM	#29
RLONG Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BROOKELAND,TX Posts: 228	Re: Jimmy soft top? I got my stc for 2500 of course the jimmy came with it the sidewindows will remove to make a bikini top that goes from front to back. My seams are coming loose so sounds like repair only since you can not buy new anymoore. Other than leaking around the jimmy windows i love it Attached Images

01-08-2009, 10:55 AM	#30
lookingtobuy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	Re: Jimmy soft top? Hi all : ) I have spoken a number of times with CAN-BACK / TRUCK CANDY. Supposidly they are planning on building next year as interest is growing. Please go to the website and send your info and call. From what I was told they built one-off back in the day. Then the company got sold and the new company does not have the tooling. The more the interest the quicker we might me able to get something going! Check out their new 66-77 Bronco top I would imagine the Blazer would be similar. Can Back: http://www.can-back.com/ http://www.can-back.com/EarlyBroncoP...arlyBronco.htm Here is the truck it was originally built for!! http://www.fourwheeler.com/featuredv...zer/index.html

01-08-2009, 01:15 PM	#31
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: Jimmy soft top? thanks, I actually delayed a day or 2 before buying it. I also saw the can-back one on the bronco and it almost looks like a complete frame to the top and I wonder how it stores when you want to take the top down. I also looked back at posts years ago and they said "6 months or so" then. So figured I'd jump on it. It looks great just dusty. Pics aren't worth it until it's on so I'll post then. Looks just like "RLONG"'s just black.

01-09-2009, 03:13 AM	#33
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: Jimmy soft top? yeah

01-12-2009, 04:33 AM	#34
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: Jimmy soft top? found 1 one craigslist: sale-977346669@craigslist.org [?] located in longview, texas __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project Last edited by lofly'a; 01-12-2009 at 04:34 AM.



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