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70cst10 · 05-13-2005, 08:50 AM

Same here. I'd like one myself, but that's a little more than I can spend now..

easy_13 · 05-17-2005, 09:49 AM

Erick,
Are you getting any responses from these guys? If so, what are they saying?

JayDubBlazer · 05-17-2005, 12:51 PM

I start my job in 2 weeks will have money in 4 weeks

*bisquik65* · 05-17-2005, 05:22 PM

I have been extra busy this week and will get back to these now, I am trying to work a deal with a local guy that has 50 + tops allready..And will keep everyone posted..He has not told me what they are yet,I am planning on going to look at them. I am going to do something soon,Please give me a little more time,$$ is the other problem for me,I am selling everything i dont need...

bagged72blaz · 05-17-2005, 08:13 PM

I would really like a bikini top. Full soft tops are really ugly. And I would never drill holes. Any bikini tops?

*Medicanman71* · 05-17-2005, 09:02 PM

Full soft tops are really ugly

2wd blazers are really ugly... Like that one in your avatar, oh is that yours?

bouncytruck · 05-17-2005, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged72blaz

I would really like a bikini top. Full soft tops are really ugly. And I would never drill holes. Any bikini tops?

There was a thread a while ago about getting some bikini tops made. I think it was Yukon Jack who organized it, but I can't remember exactly. You're probably going to have to drill some holes in your windshield frame for a Bikini top too!

Full soft tops are very useful. You should only have to drill holes in the windshield frame and the tailgate - Not perfect, but if you live where it rains, going completely topless can be disastrous.

*bisquik65* · 05-18-2005, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medicanman71

Full soft tops are really ugly

2wd blazers are really ugly... Like that one in your avatar, oh is that yours?

Thats not the only one I have This is one i am building now Myself like them with no top at all

rain inside your blazer sucks!!!

**jamie72** · 06-09-2005, 10:12 PM

any word on the tops??? not trying to be pushy just wondering.

**tnblazerk5** · 06-10-2005, 08:06 PM

anything yet ?

*bisquik65* · 06-10-2005, 08:13 PM

OK here is what is going on,i cannot get anybody to discount the tops enough to help anyone...Best-tops are discontued from what i am told...I have a factory softtop off the 70 2wd, mice ate holes in the canvas

there is enough there to get a pattern and as soon as i find all the hardware for it,i am going to have it reproduced by someone to sell them here for a real good price...I thing $600 is too much for a $50 piece of vinyl and some metal tubes/windows..and a sewing machine...to put it all together.And will be made here the the U.S.A...Please give me some time and i will keep you all posted...Thanks for all interested ..Erick

skid · 06-10-2005, 08:18 PM

I couldn't wait any longer for the 'special' order, so I ordered mine from ORD today. http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/softtops.htm
I ordered the fastrac for $640. It's not in stock and there is a 3 week wait for it to be built. I expect to get it in a month or so.

*bisquik65* · 06-10-2005, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skid

I couldn't wait any longer for the 'special' order, so I ordered mine from ORD today. http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/softtops.htm
I ordered the fastrac for $640. It's not in stock and there is a 3 week wait for it to be built. I expect to get it in a month or so.

This is what i am talking about,too much money and its probally coming from CHINA please let me know if the box has that on it when you get it, I cant get anyone to (cut a good deal on these) Erick I am going to copy the orignal 1970 dealer installed top and go from there...Thanks,Erick

meathead95 · 06-10-2005, 08:26 PM

i have never heard of a dealer installed soft top. got a pic of it?

*Medicanman71* · 06-10-2005, 09:21 PM

I got the last fastrack w/ dark tint windows (in black) before winter and it was the last one in stock - the guy said i was in luck other wise i'd be SOL as far as getting one in time before the rain.

Its great and well worth the $$$$$$$$$$$ AND the $$$ it cost to have it installed at a apolstry(sp?) shop. I dont want to give myself away too much, but i think i can snap some pics - enough for you guys to be jealous of.

And i dont think you're just payying for the fabric and metal..... it did cost them X amount to be designed in the 1st place and you have to pay for that too. You said you plan on copying the orig. soft top.... well thats not quite what the fast track top is... and it works sooo nice - it doesnt blow off my truck (haha) or pop and snap in Safari mode going down the free way at 80 mph...... no as bad as a jeep wrangler soft top

HAHAHAH and NO its not MADE IN CHINA - pic another reason to hate

http://www.specialtytopco.com/

(note at the bottom of the page where it says "made in usa")

skid · 06-10-2005, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medicanman71

I got the last fastrack w/ dark tint windows (in black) before winter and it was the last one in stock - the guy said i was in luck other wise i'd be SOL as far as getting one in time before the rain.

Its great and well worth the $$$$$$$$$$$ AND the $$$ it cost to have it installed at a apolstry(sp?) shop. I dont want to give myself away too much, but i think i can snap some pics - enough for you guys to be jealous of.

And i dont think you're just payying for the fabric and metal..... it did cost them X amount to be designed in the 1st place and you have to pay for that too. You said you plan on copying the orig. soft top.... well thats not quite what the fast track top is... and it works sooo nice - it doesnt blow off my truck (haha) or pop and snap in Safari mode going down the free way at 80 mph...... no as bad as a jeep wrangler soft top

I'd sure like to see your top pic's

*Medicanman71* · 06-10-2005, 09:39 PM

I said i really didnt want to post pics untill i got it lifted

Excuse the wild life crawling all over the blazer

The sides and back have been zipped off since early march or so

I'm SURE selling my 1234908123 pound hard top and buyying this has already saved me a small fortune in gas.

**tnblazerk5** · 06-10-2005, 11:25 PM

what , no side pics

*bisquik65* · 06-11-2005, 09:06 AM

I have pics of the blazer the day we bought it..here ,I will find it and post it..

Nightrider · 06-23-2005, 10:57 AM

count me in when you know!

jakeslim · 06-24-2005, 12:40 AM

Quote:

I'm SURE selling my 1234908123 pound hard top and buyying this has already saved me a small fortune in gas.

............hhhmmmmmmmmmm.............

05-13-2005, 08:50 AM	#26
70cst10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Gaston, SC Posts: 580	Same here. I'd like one myself, but that's a little more than I can spend now.. __________________ Milan 1964 Chevelle SS 283/M20

05-17-2005, 12:51 PM	#28
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	I start my job in 2 weeks will have money in 4 weeks __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT Last edited by JayDubBlazer; 05-17-2005 at 12:52 PM.

05-17-2005, 08:13 PM	#30
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	I would really like a bikini top. Full soft tops are really ugly. And I would never drill holes. Any bikini tops? __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

05-17-2005, 09:02 PM	#31
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Full soft tops are really ugly 2wd blazers are really ugly... Like that one in your avatar, oh is that yours? Last edited by Medicanman71; 05-17-2005 at 09:03 PM.

06-09-2005, 10:12 PM	#34
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	any word on the tops??? not trying to be pushy just wondering. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

05-17-2005, 09:49 AM	#27
easy_13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: London, Ky. Posts: 38	Erick, Are you getting any responses from these guys? If so, what are they saying?

05-17-2005, 05:22 PM	#29
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	I have been extra busy this week and will get back to these now, I am trying to work a deal with a local guy that has 50 + tops allready..And will keep everyone posted..He has not told me what they are yet,I am planning on going to look at them. I am going to do something soon,Please give me a little more time,$$ is the other problem for me,I am selling everything i dont need...

06-10-2005, 08:06 PM	#35
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	anything yet ?

06-10-2005, 08:13 PM	#36
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	OK here is what is going on,i cannot get anybody to discount the tops enough to help anyone...Best-tops are discontued from what i am told...I have a factory softtop off the 70 2wd, mice ate holes in the canvas there is enough there to get a pattern and as soon as i find all the hardware for it,i am going to have it reproduced by someone to sell them here for a real good price...I thing $600 is too much for a $50 piece of vinyl and some metal tubes/windows..and a sewing machine...to put it all together.And will be made here the the U.S.A...Please give me some time and i will keep you all posted...Thanks for all interested ..Erick

06-10-2005, 08:18 PM	#37
skid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Left Coast Posts: 254	I couldn't wait any longer for the 'special' order, so I ordered mine from ORD today. http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/softtops.htm I ordered the fastrac for $640. It's not in stock and there is a 3 week wait for it to be built. I expect to get it in a month or so. __________________ Toys: 72 K5 Blazer 74 Vette

06-10-2005, 08:26 PM	#39
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	i have never heard of a dealer installed soft top. got a pic of it? __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

06-10-2005, 09:21 PM	#40
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	I got the last fastrack w/ dark tint windows (in black) before winter and it was the last one in stock - the guy said i was in luck other wise i'd be SOL as far as getting one in time before the rain. Its great and well worth the $$$$$$$$$$$ AND the $$$ it cost to have it installed at a apolstry(sp?) shop. I dont want to give myself away too much, but i think i can snap some pics - enough for you guys to be jealous of. And i dont think you're just payying for the fabric and metal..... it did cost them X amount to be designed in the 1st place and you have to pay for that too. You said you plan on copying the orig. soft top.... well thats not quite what the fast track top is... and it works sooo nice - it doesnt blow off my truck (haha) or pop and snap in Safari mode going down the free way at 80 mph...... no as bad as a jeep wrangler soft top HAHAHAH and NO its not MADE IN CHINA - pic another reason to hate http://www.specialtytopco.com/ (note at the bottom of the page where it says "made in usa") Last edited by Medicanman71; 06-10-2005 at 09:28 PM.

06-10-2005, 09:39 PM	#42
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	I said i really didnt want to post pics untill i got it lifted Excuse the wild life crawling all over the blazer The sides and back have been zipped off since early march or so I'm SURE selling my 1234908123 pound hard top and buyying this has already saved me a small fortune in gas. Attached Images Last edited by Medicanman71; 06-10-2005 at 09:42 PM.

06-10-2005, 11:25 PM	#43
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	what , no side pics

06-11-2005, 09:06 AM	#44
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	I have pics of the blazer the day we bought it..here ,I will find it and post it..



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