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55chevy · 12-29-2005, 09:54 PM

I saw a roadster truck I think it was on Ebay, had a soft top of some sort in place with snaps, they had put braces at the sides of the seat to stiffen the cab back, are there any threads or links on how to do? I tried search function but couldn't find anything. My 70 inner roof is so rusted I'm thinking of cutting the top off.

55chevy · 12-29-2005, 09:58 PM

Oooops my bad, I didn't use search at the top, found ebay one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-...16790935QQrdZ1

Longhorn Man · 12-29-2005, 10:02 PM

There would be no reason to brace the cab. The roof doesn't support the frame like on acar where the roof is 1/2 the length of the vehicle.

68 short step · 12-29-2005, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 55chevy

I saw a roadster truck I think it was on Ebay, had a soft top of some sort in place with snaps, they had put braces at the sides of the seat to stiffen the cab back, are there any threads or links on how to do? I tried search function but couldn't find anything. My 70 inner roof is so rusted I'm thinking of cutting the top off.

for the love of God,,,, PLEASE DONT DO THAT?

mudpuppie · 12-29-2005, 10:31 PM

http://www.airbagit-store.com/search...search=ratical
something like this but for 67 . could use one my self

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-29-2005, 10:40 PM

Someone on this board was doing it cannot remeber who though>?????

55chevy · 12-31-2005, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mudpuppie

http://www.airbagit-store.com/search...search=ratical
something like this but for 67 . could use one my self

Yeah, that looks like the top they used, heck it only sold for less than $700.

stllookn · 12-31-2005, 02:31 AM

Been there done that...bracing is highly overrated! BTW...this one is all yours if you want to come and get it! This one even has an engine, tranny and shaved stake pockets...LOL!

longnlow72 · 12-31-2005, 02:41 AM

jamis has his truck like that but no top at all

hifloweore · 01-29-2006, 10:35 PM

Yea that soft top on that truck looks pretty gay. I know they make a fiberglass roof for your truck. My body man was trying to sell me one, no idea where he got it from. Sorry I'm not more helpful.

stllookn · 01-30-2006, 12:14 AM

Mines still free and available if anyone is looking...LOL!

12-29-2005, 09:54 PM	#1
55chevy Car Truck Bike Nut Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Suffolk Virginia Posts: 850	Convertible trucks? I saw a roadster truck I think it was on Ebay, had a soft top of some sort in place with snaps, they had put braces at the sides of the seat to stiffen the cab back, are there any threads or links on how to do? I tried search function but couldn't find anything. My 70 inner roof is so rusted I'm thinking of cutting the top off. __________________ Snow free Florida panhandle, don't miss Indiana winters Temp in Suffolk Virginia, Sentenced 2 to 5 years LOL 68 shortfleet project 94 3500 TD dually so many cars so little time 72 K2 CST 2WD Blazer

12-29-2005, 09:58 PM	#2
55chevy Car Truck Bike Nut Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Suffolk Virginia Posts: 850	Re: Convertible trucks? Oooops my bad, I didn't use search at the top, found ebay one. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-...16790935QQrdZ1 __________________ Snow free Florida panhandle, don't miss Indiana winters Temp in Suffolk Virginia, Sentenced 2 to 5 years LOL 68 shortfleet project 94 3500 TD dually so many cars so little time 72 K2 CST 2WD Blazer

12-29-2005, 10:02 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Convertible trucks? There would be no reason to brace the cab. The roof doesn't support the frame like on acar where the roof is 1/2 the length of the vehicle.

12-29-2005, 10:31 PM	#5
mudpuppie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 51	Re: Convertible trucks? http://www.airbagit-store.com/search...search=ratical something like this but for 67 . could use one my self

12-29-2005, 10:40 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: Convertible trucks? Someone on this board was doing it cannot remeber who though>????? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-31-2005, 02:31 AM	#8
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Convertible trucks? Been there done that...bracing is highly overrated! BTW...this one is all yours if you want to come and get it! This one even has an engine, tranny and shaved stake pockets...LOL! Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 12-31-2005 at 02:35 AM.

12-31-2005, 02:41 AM	#9
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	Re: Convertible trucks? jamis has his truck like that but no top at all __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

01-29-2006, 10:35 PM	#10
hifloweore Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Waynesboro, VA Posts: 11	Re: Convertible trucks? Yea that soft top on that truck looks pretty gay. I know they make a fiberglass roof for your truck. My body man was trying to sell me one, no idea where he got it from. Sorry I'm not more helpful.

01-30-2006, 12:14 AM	#11
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Convertible trucks? Mines still free and available if anyone is looking...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)



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