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Old 02-12-2009, 12:37 PM   #1
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soft tops for a 89 k5?

i know besttop quit producing them does anyone know where i might still be able to find one??
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Old 02-12-2009, 01:37 PM   #2
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Re: soft tops for a 89 k5?

I havent owned a Blazer in years but i remember that JC Whitney catalog used to sell soft tops for a multitude of those kind of vehicles
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Old 02-12-2009, 02:40 PM   #3
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Re: soft tops for a 89 k5?

Just googled full size blazer soft top and found this site

http://www.coloradok5.com/kaylinereview.shtml
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Old 02-12-2009, 05:33 PM   #4
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Re: soft tops for a 89 k5?

hadn't thought about jc whitney.....and ble'burban that company seems to have dropped off the face of the earth after an apparent buyout......
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Old 02-12-2009, 06:19 PM   #5
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Re: soft tops for a 89 k5?

Off Road Design (www.offroaddeisng.com) used to sell them as well. But thier website has said they are not currently available and are looking for another supplier.
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Old 02-13-2009, 08:30 AM   #6
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Re: soft tops for a 89 k5?

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Off Road Design (www.offroaddeisng.com) used to sell them as well. But thier website has said they are not currently available and are looking for another supplier.
yeah i talked to them the other day when i oredered my steering box reinforcement and they said they are still in negotiations with another manufacturer, but couldn't tell me a time frame??
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Old 02-13-2009, 04:33 PM   #7
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Re: soft tops for a 89 k5?

I used to know a guy that built custom boat covers.
I bet a person like that in your area could come up with something?
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Old 02-13-2009, 11:21 PM   #8
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I used to know a guy that built custom boat covers.
I bet a person like that in your area could come up with something?
i considered that......but having one custom built i bet is very pricey..... my hard top is in good shape, but would like the convienience of a soft top for the summer beach trips.....my dogs hate having to stick their heads out the back window haha
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