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BIG BEARDED BASTARD · 02-12-2009, 12:37 PM

i know besttop quit producing them does anyone know where i might still be able to find one??

**old Rusty C10** · 02-12-2009, 01:37 PM

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

BLE 'BURBAN · 02-12-2009, 02:40 PM

Just googled full size blazer soft top and found this site

http://www.coloradok5.com/kaylinereview.shtml

BIG BEARDED BASTARD · 02-12-2009, 05:33 PM

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......

Prerunner1982 · 02-12-2009, 06:19 PM

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.

BIG BEARDED BASTARD · 02-13-2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prerunner1982

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??

kevinr1970 · 02-13-2009, 04:33 PM

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?

BIG BEARDED BASTARD · 02-13-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinr1970

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

02-12-2009, 12:37 PM	#1
BIG BEARDED BASTARD Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: jax fl Posts: 8	soft tops for a 89 k5? i know besttop quit producing them does anyone know where i might still be able to find one??

02-12-2009, 01:37 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,280	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 __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-12-2009, 02:40 PM	#3
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: soft tops for a 89 k5? Just googled full size blazer soft top and found this site http://www.coloradok5.com/kaylinereview.shtml __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

02-12-2009, 05:33 PM	#4
BIG BEARDED BASTARD Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: jax fl Posts: 8	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......

02-12-2009, 06:19 PM	#5
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	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. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

02-13-2009, 04:33 PM	#7
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	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? __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)



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