Softopper installed... Pics and concerns! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Smokey burnouts · 06-23-2015, 05:58 PM

First off here are a few pics of the top:

Now the two areas that I think might be a problem:

Is this how the window corners and outsides are supposed to be? Ain't it going to leak pretty bad!! Also if you roll the windows up with the door closed you can't get out of the truck

chad75 · 06-23-2015, 06:01 PM

My guess would be the glass for sure would go inside the top.

Smokey burnouts · 06-23-2015, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chad75

My guess would be the glass for sure would go inside the top.

I agree with you but if you do that you can't get out..??

warbucket · 06-23-2015, 08:19 PM

Do you have the black caps that cover the top of the doors? they limit the upward travel of the glass.

Smokey burnouts · 06-23-2015, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by warbucket

Do you have the black caps that cover the top of the doors? they limit the upward travel of the glass.

No I don't, didn't even know I was missing any. I still think the side/rear of window would get caught on top

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 06-23-2015, 10:54 PM

glass goes on the out side my bestop is the same way leave the black caps on the door.

fun in dirt · 06-24-2015, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokey burnouts

Is this how the window corners and outsides are supposed to be? Ain't it going to leak pretty bad!! Also if you roll the windows up with the door closed you can't get out of the truck

My Best Top is like that too. Yes it will leak...but so do the hard tops. All 1st gen Blazers leak; that's just part of it! Tops are just to keep the MAJORITY of rain out & cold wind off of you in the winter.

But your top & truck looks awesome!

My3Sons! · 06-24-2015, 11:49 AM

Glass goes inside, it's just a limitation of aftermarket, there is a trick though. What I do is pull up passenger side all the way, then with drivers window up 75% close door and through triangle window, reach in and roll up from the outside, then just push triangle window closed.

grillzy · 06-24-2015, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by My3Sons!

Glass goes inside, it's just a limitation of aftermarket, there is a trick though. What I do is pull up passenger side all the way, then with drivers window up 75% close door and through triangle window, reach in and roll up from the outside, then just push triangle window closed.

Nope! All glass goes on the outside. Put caps on your doors and thats as good as it gets. You will be surprised how dry it keeps it. I know I was and still am. Major down pours some comes in and when blowing. Its the nature of the beast.

chastain90 · 06-24-2015, 11:20 PM

What you doing with the hard top in the background?

Big J · 06-25-2015, 08:18 AM

grillzy has it right. Get the caps on the top of ventwing area to close that gap and your set. I have the same top as you and I've been caught in downpours several times, its not a big deal. Very little rain blows in. Looks good btw, wish I'd of went with the tinted windows.

Cap'n Hook · 06-25-2015, 09:03 AM

I seem to remember glass was on the outside as shown too.

Smokey burnouts · 06-25-2015, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chastain90

What you doing with the hard top in the background?

Plan is to fix it up... Needs some fiberglass work.

Where do I get the caps for the windows, looking in LMC book and ain't having luck.

bamachem · 06-25-2015, 02:48 PM

ebay. about $50 shipped.

Smokey burnouts · 06-25-2015, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bamachem

ebay. about $50 shipped.

Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻
Guess we talking these?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=131532078823
What do they screw into?

grillzy · 06-25-2015, 05:34 PM

attach like this.

Smokey burnouts · 06-25-2015, 05:41 PM

I just didn't see any hole's up there to screw into but maybe I just overlooked them or top of my window frame been cut off

grillzy · 06-25-2015, 06:23 PM

More likely if no holes you have truck doors that have been cut. Just drill holes and screw.

**Blazerowner** · 06-25-2015, 09:40 PM

I actually wondered the same thing when I installed mine so I called softopper and they told me the window does go inside the flaps. You have to roll the window down to get in and out. I thought it was dumb myself, but I'm not sure how else it could be designed to keep out rain. I personally never drive in the rain so it's not a big deal to me but most will have an issue. The instructions suck by the way. Luckily I was able to figure everything out with the limited direction. Of course he could have been wrong so who knows. Sure seems weird there is a second flap on top of the glass that flops over.

Smokey burnouts · 06-25-2015, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by grillzy

More likely if no holes you have truck doors that have been cut. Just drill holes and screw.

Well guess there's a part that's not original haha

robs71k5 · 06-26-2015, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokey burnouts

I agree with you but if you do that you can't get out..??

We all have the same problems but manage the issue in only slight difference . I roll my windows up till the glass is highest point but still brushes past the softopper. I like the feeling of even minor the security I get to keep my personal things obviously free for the taking ??? But nice Blazer !
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Senorx · 06-26-2015, 08:26 PM

Looks great!

06-23-2015, 05:58 PM	#1
Smokey burnouts Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Farmville Virginia Posts: 55	Softopper installed... Pics and concerns! First off here are a few pics of the top: Now the two areas that I think might be a problem: Is this how the window corners and outsides are supposed to be? Ain't it going to leak pretty bad!! Also if you roll the windows up with the door closed you can't get out of the truck __________________ 72 K5 4x4, 350(rebuilt stock w/edelbrock carb and manifold)/th350, 4"lift 35's, GM 10bolt rear(not thrilled)... Thinking I need some heads and a mild cam or maybe a 5.3!! Last edited by Smokey burnouts; 06-23-2015 at 06:03 PM.

06-23-2015, 06:01 PM	#2
chad75 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 58	Re: Softopper installed... Pics and concerns! My guess would be the glass for sure would go inside the top.

06-23-2015, 08:19 PM	#4
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: Softopper installed... Pics and concerns! Do you have the black caps that cover the top of the doors? they limit the upward travel of the glass. __________________ 72 CST 4x4 Blazer, 1 ton 70 SS Chevelle, L78, 396 Everytime someone calls your Blazer a Bronco, God kills a kitten.

06-23-2015, 10:54 PM	#6
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: Softopper installed... Pics and concerns! glass goes on the out side my bestop is the same way leave the black caps on the door. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

06-24-2015, 11:49 AM	#8
My3Sons! Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 126	Re: Softopper installed... Pics and concerns! Glass goes inside, it's just a limitation of aftermarket, there is a trick though. What I do is pull up passenger side all the way, then with drivers window up 75% close door and through triangle window, reach in and roll up from the outside, then just push triangle window closed.

06-24-2015, 11:20 PM	#10
chastain90 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chatsworth Ga Posts: 400	Re: Softopper installed... Pics and concerns! What you doing with the hard top in the background?

06-25-2015, 08:18 AM	#11
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Softopper installed... Pics and concerns! grillzy has it right. Get the caps on the top of ventwing area to close that gap and your set. I have the same top as you and I've been caught in downpours several times, its not a big deal. Very little rain blows in. Looks good btw, wish I'd of went with the tinted windows. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

06-25-2015, 09:03 AM	#12
Cap'n Hook Workin to live... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 261	Re: Softopper installed... Pics and concerns! I seem to remember glass was on the outside as shown too. __________________ Jason

06-25-2015, 02:48 PM	#14
bamachem Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Fairhope, AL Posts: 121	Re: Softopper installed... Pics and concerns! ebay. about $50 shipped. __________________ 72 K5 Blazer - BCHWGN

06-25-2015, 05:34 PM	#16
grillzy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: belleville ontario Posts: 354	Re: Softopper installed... Pics and concerns! attach like this. Attached Images

06-25-2015, 05:41 PM	#17
Smokey burnouts Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Farmville Virginia Posts: 55	Re: Softopper installed... Pics and concerns! I just didn't see any hole's up there to screw into but maybe I just overlooked them or top of my window frame been cut off __________________ 72 K5 4x4, 350(rebuilt stock w/edelbrock carb and manifold)/th350, 4"lift 35's, GM 10bolt rear(not thrilled)... Thinking I need some heads and a mild cam or maybe a 5.3!!

06-25-2015, 06:23 PM	#18
grillzy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: belleville ontario Posts: 354	Re: Softopper installed... Pics and concerns! More likely if no holes you have truck doors that have been cut. Just drill holes and screw.

06-25-2015, 09:40 PM	#19
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,955	Re: Softopper installed... Pics and concerns! I actually wondered the same thing when I installed mine so I called softopper and they told me the window does go inside the flaps. You have to roll the window down to get in and out. I thought it was dumb myself, but I'm not sure how else it could be designed to keep out rain. I personally never drive in the rain so it's not a big deal to me but most will have an issue. The instructions suck by the way. Luckily I was able to figure everything out with the limited direction. Of course he could have been wrong so who knows. Sure seems weird there is a second flap on top of the glass that flops over. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

06-26-2015, 08:26 PM	#22
Senorx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Texas Posts: 567	Re: Softopper installed... Pics and concerns! Looks great!

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