Argh!!!Soft top order woes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**special-K** · 09-20-2006, 07:32 AM

I ordered a soft top in late July when I realized I`d be keeping my`90 Blazer for awhile.I always wanted one since I bought the Blazer new.But,it was our family car and I was concerned it wasn`t practicle as far as security goes.Well,since I`m keeping it for the time being,I thought it would be nice to have and give it appeal when I sold it,prolly next spring.When I ordered it from STC they said it was a 5 week wait.It made me wish I had ordered it earlier in the season,but figured it would still be nice for a September trip to Assateague Is. in Sept. and general cruising in the early fall.After 6 weeks I checked in to get it`s status.It`s not ready,it`s been 7 weeks,they say they`re having trouble getting aluminum for the side rail,and I should check back in a couple weeks.I was hoping when they originally said 5 weeks that this was a worst case waiting period.I mean,that`s a long backorder as it is.I figure that would kill alot of sales so they`re being honest and hoped it would actually be less time.That`s what most businesses do,then you`re happy when it comes sooner,not angry waiting for your paid in full merchandise.So,at week 9 I`ll be "checking" to see "when" it will be "ready".I`m usually patient,but that`s $600 I could use before next spring and would have liked to get some pleasure from it before I sell the vehicle for the same money with or without a second top.
ARGH!!!!

ocotillo rat · 10-03-2006, 01:05 AM

I had to cancel my order after 8 weeks. STC could not give a deliver date from an original 3 week delivery time frame. I cancel about 4 weeks ago and giving the "we dont have the aluminium parts" and dont know when we will get them.

I put my hard top on and will have a custom top fabricated in my area. My credit card was refunded.

**special-K** · 10-03-2006, 07:13 AM

That`s exactly what I`m doing today,after 9-10 weeks.

84 400 · 10-03-2006, 08:19 PM

man that sucks man

79BIG10 · 10-05-2006, 11:48 AM

Does no one else make them? I was thinking about getting one later on after the Blazer had more items fixed but looks like I won't get one with this much trouble.

ocotillo rat · 10-05-2006, 03:52 PM

When I cancelled my order for the soft top I researched for another manufacturer and found "can-back" a canvas type of soft top. You can go online and search can-back and you will find the web site. Unfortunetly for me they dont manufacture a soft top for a 72 blazer and also they are way behind on production for other models as well.

**Captkaos** · 10-11-2006, 03:22 PM

The original tops were produced by Kayline and they were bought by speicalty Top. Can-Back was sold and has just been recently started back up and are probably behind as well.

As far as I know, only 2 companies now make a top for the K5's.
http://www.specialtytopco.com/
http://www.can-back.com/

loblazer · 10-13-2006, 02:43 PM

I thought Best Top still made these. Look for Tigertop on the site. www.bestop.com
Doug

**Captkaos** · 10-13-2006, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loblazer

I thought Best Top still made these. Look for Tigertop on the site. www.bestop.com
Doug

Well, they sure do. I thought they didn't make them anymore. Thanks Doug!

http://www.bestop.com/index.php?s=6

09-20-2006, 07:32 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Argh!!!Soft top order woes I ordered a soft top in late July when I realized I`d be keeping my`90 Blazer for awhile.I always wanted one since I bought the Blazer new.But,it was our family car and I was concerned it wasn`t practicle as far as security goes.Well,since I`m keeping it for the time being,I thought it would be nice to have and give it appeal when I sold it,prolly next spring.When I ordered it from STC they said it was a 5 week wait.It made me wish I had ordered it earlier in the season,but figured it would still be nice for a September trip to Assateague Is. in Sept. and general cruising in the early fall.After 6 weeks I checked in to get it`s status.It`s not ready,it`s been 7 weeks,they say they`re having trouble getting aluminum for the side rail,and I should check back in a couple weeks.I was hoping when they originally said 5 weeks that this was a worst case waiting period.I mean,that`s a long backorder as it is.I figure that would kill alot of sales so they`re being honest and hoped it would actually be less time.That`s what most businesses do,then you`re happy when it comes sooner,not angry waiting for your paid in full merchandise.So,at week 9 I`ll be "checking" to see "when" it will be "ready".I`m usually patient,but that`s $600 I could use before next spring and would have liked to get some pleasure from it before I sell the vehicle for the same money with or without a second top. ARGH!!!! __________________ "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 ~

10-03-2006, 01:05 AM	#2
ocotillo rat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San diego Posts: 36	Re: Argh!!!Soft top order woes I had to cancel my order after 8 weeks. STC could not give a deliver date from an original 3 week delivery time frame. I cancel about 4 weeks ago and giving the "we dont have the aluminium parts" and dont know when we will get them. I put my hard top on and will have a custom top fabricated in my area. My credit card was refunded. __________________ robert _____________________ 1972 Blazer, automatic transmision. FB385 fast burn 385hp Edl 1407 carb 750cfm 3.73 gears 4" lift

10-03-2006, 07:13 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Argh!!!Soft top order woes That`s exactly what I`m doing today,after 9-10 weeks. __________________ "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 ~

10-03-2006, 08:19 PM	#4
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Argh!!!Soft top order woes man that sucks man __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-05-2006, 11:48 AM	#5
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Re: Argh!!!Soft top order woes Does no one else make them? I was thinking about getting one later on after the Blazer had more items fixed but looks like I won't get one with this much trouble. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

10-05-2006, 03:52 PM	#6
ocotillo rat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San diego Posts: 36	Re: Argh!!!Soft top order woes When I cancelled my order for the soft top I researched for another manufacturer and found "can-back" a canvas type of soft top. You can go online and search can-back and you will find the web site. Unfortunetly for me they dont manufacture a soft top for a 72 blazer and also they are way behind on production for other models as well. Attached Images __________________ robert _____________________ 1972 Blazer, automatic transmision. FB385 fast burn 385hp Edl 1407 carb 750cfm 3.73 gears 4" lift

10-11-2006, 03:22 PM	#7
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Argh!!!Soft top order woes The original tops were produced by Kayline and they were bought by speicalty Top. Can-Back was sold and has just been recently started back up and are probably behind as well. As far as I know, only 2 companies now make a top for the K5's. http://www.specialtytopco.com/ http://www.can-back.com/ __________________ 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

10-13-2006, 02:43 PM	#8
loblazer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fergus, Ontario Posts: 481	Re: Argh!!!Soft top order woes I thought Best Top still made these. Look for Tigertop on the site. www.bestop.com Doug



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