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East End K5 · 01-25-2006, 08:06 PM

do away with the removable top option after the late 80's. I have a 92 now along with my 72 and it's just not the same...I don't like it. Wasn't Blazer supposed to be the competitive/comparison to Ford for marketing? Bah, I don't know....

**N2TRUX** · 01-26-2006, 12:44 AM

According to GM most people never removed the top. This is the same GM that recently said no one will buy a short bed crewcab 1/2 ton. You go try and figure them out...

**special-K** · 01-26-2006, 12:06 PM

They stopped the full top after`75,Ford stopped it after`77.Now,none of them come off at all and they don`t even make a Blazer or Bronco.Heated leather seats,OnStar,vanity mirrors...things have changed.Take that`92 to a trim shop after you cut the top off and they`ll fit you a nice drop top.I think that would be awesome.

**Captkaos** · 01-26-2006, 05:10 PM

Probably because no one ever took them off, and the ones that did complained about it not sealing correctly afterwards.

FYI: The fullsize Ford Bronco with removable roof continued until 1996, not 1977.

**Zoomad75** · 01-26-2006, 08:34 PM

The Full Removeable top on the broncos ended with the early bronco's in 77. The Full size version only had a half top like the 76 and up Blazers.

Splitting hairs though....

Part of the issue on the removable tops is rollover regulations as well as other safty regs. I'm sure they were looking at that during the redesign process. Throw the liabilty issue from all the Samurai Rollovers and it's an easy descion to make it a full steel top.

Keep this in mind, the tops on the first gen K5's and 73-75's were an option along with the passenger seat and rear seat.

If you don't want to cut the roof, Sell it and get a 91. It's basically the same drivetrain, but you get the removable roof and Solid front axle. Still some solit trucks out there for sure...

loblazer · 01-30-2006, 02:30 PM

East End, if your 92 is a 2wd and you don't like it, I might be interested in buying it?

Doug

**special-K** · 01-31-2006, 07:48 AM

The biggest problem with a removeable top was...you couldn`t take it with you.Runnin`round a ranch using it like a Jeep was ok.But,if you go on a trip you have two choices that you`re stuck with until you get back:Top on/top/off.That`s why soft tops are the way to go,at least in the warm weather.

loblazer · 02-02-2006, 09:31 PM

Yes and i am trying to buy a good one for my Blazer. Bestop is to much$$$$

01-25-2006, 08:06 PM	#1
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	DQ: Why did Chevrolet.... do away with the removable top option after the late 80's. I have a 92 now along with my 72 and it's just not the same...I don't like it. Wasn't Blazer supposed to be the competitive/comparison to Ford for marketing? Bah, I don't know.... __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

01-26-2006, 12:44 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: DQ: Why did Chevrolet.... According to GM most people never removed the top. This is the same GM that recently said no one will buy a short bed crewcab 1/2 ton. You go try and figure them out... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-26-2006, 12:06 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: DQ: Why did Chevrolet.... They stopped the full top after`75,Ford stopped it after`77.Now,none of them come off at all and they don`t even make a Blazer or Bronco.Heated leather seats,OnStar,vanity mirrors...things have changed.Take that`92 to a trim shop after you cut the top off and they`ll fit you a nice drop top.I think that would be awesome. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-31-2006 at 07:41 AM.

01-26-2006, 05:10 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: DQ: Why did Chevrolet.... Probably because no one ever took them off, and the ones that did complained about it not sealing correctly afterwards. FYI: The fullsize Ford Bronco with removable roof continued until 1996, not 1977. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-26-2006, 08:34 PM	#5
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	Re: DQ: Why did Chevrolet.... The Full Removeable top on the broncos ended with the early bronco's in 77. The Full size version only had a half top like the 76 and up Blazers. Splitting hairs though.... Part of the issue on the removable tops is rollover regulations as well as other safty regs. I'm sure they were looking at that during the redesign process. Throw the liabilty issue from all the Samurai Rollovers and it's an easy descion to make it a full steel top. Keep this in mind, the tops on the first gen K5's and 73-75's were an option along with the passenger seat and rear seat. If you don't want to cut the roof, Sell it and get a 91. It's basically the same drivetrain, but you get the removable roof and Solid front axle. Still some solit trucks out there for sure... __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

01-30-2006, 02:30 PM	#6
loblazer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fergus, Ontario Posts: 481	Re: DQ: Why did Chevrolet.... East End, if your 92 is a 2wd and you don't like it, I might be interested in buying it? Doug

01-31-2006, 07:48 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: DQ: Why did Chevrolet.... The biggest problem with a removeable top was...you couldn`t take it with you.Runnin`round a ranch using it like a Jeep was ok.But,if you go on a trip you have two choices that you`re stuck with until you get back:Top on/top/off.That`s why soft tops are the way to go,at least in the warm weather. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-02-2006, 09:31 PM	#8
loblazer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fergus, Ontario Posts: 481	Re: DQ: Why did Chevrolet.... Yes and i am trying to buy a good one for my Blazer. Bestop is to much$$$$

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