Vinyl Tops - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CircusWagonJim · 01-22-2011, 11:52 AM

Ever see one? I saw a GMC recently that had a vinyl top since new. Has anyone else ever seen any. Thanks Jim

ChevLoRay · 01-22-2011, 12:10 PM

When these truck were new, GM's Chevrolet division created a tow truck from a '67 with an SS-inspired grille. It was yellow, with a black vinyl top, as I recall. I have a B&W pic, but not one in color.

Anyway, in the late Sixties and early Seventies, dolling up a vehicle could be done with various vinyl top material, port-holes in rear pillars of sedans, pin-striping, etc. When the Gummint said we needed to re-forumulate the horsepower numbers, lowered compression ratios (in light of the Arab Oil Embargo), all sorts of fru-fru and fluff came out of the woodworks to make our vehicles look different, if they couldn't run better.

But, the vinyl top option, that began in the early Sixties (1963) would naturally gravitate to some truck owners wanting to keep up with the times.

Here's a pic of that GM design studio rig. It was called the Golden Cameo. You might Google that and see what else you can find. The top doesn't show very well.

cdowns · 01-22-2011, 12:18 PM

i've seen a few over the years was a common dealer installed option back in the day

kcsa75 · 01-22-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i've seen a few over the years was a common dealer installed option back in the day

Hmmm. They say the memory is the first thing to go. I can remember a few Fords (brown body with black vinyl roof), but don't recall any GM....

**too much stuff** · 01-22-2011, 01:34 PM

I think member joesjunk still has one. I bet he would post a pic for you.

BIGBLU 72 · 01-22-2011, 06:44 PM

i never knew they actually did it! i have always been in love with the idea! so freaking cool!

BLAZERMAN · 01-22-2011, 06:48 PM

It was actually a dealer option and it wasn't really a vinyl top but a spray on material much like the bedliners we have these days.

rsavage · 01-22-2011, 06:52 PM

Yup. My Dad had one put on (sprayed on)his green 65 Ford pickup, around 67 or 68.

CG · 01-22-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

It was actually a dealer option and it wasn't really a vinyl top but a spray on material much like the bedliners we have these days.

This is what I have read too. I dont recall ever seeking one in person but have seen pics here on the board.

Bishops Trucks · 01-22-2011, 07:09 PM

When I was a teen in the mid to late 70's, my neighbor 2 houses down had a '69 to '72 (I can't remember the grill). It was orange with black interior and a black vinyl top. It's the only one I've ever seen like that.

BLAZERMAN · 01-22-2011, 07:10 PM

Here it is...hopefully you can see it in this scan.

**special-K** · 01-22-2011, 07:46 PM

I've seen a few over the years. And,yes,Joesjunk has a Hugger Orange K/10 w/black dealer opted vinyl top.

Longhorn Man · 01-22-2011, 08:01 PM

I used to have a color pic of it, but have lost it somehow.
The spray on stuff came in black or white according to the GMC dealers papers, but I'm sure someone tinted the white at one point or another. Seems not a whole lotta trucks got it interestingly enough.

drewskiren · 01-22-2011, 08:06 PM

I like the hidden headlight SS look.

CircusWagonJim · 01-22-2011, 08:18 PM

I'm really thinking about a vinyl top on my '70. Funny I hated vinyl tops growing up, but this truck is so '70s I think it fits.

**SOON2BLAZE** · 01-22-2011, 11:45 PM

Not to hijack the thread, but your article on Harry Bentley Bradly showed a rendering he did with a vinyl top and the camaro ss hood grills on a 67 long bed.

CircusWagonJim · 01-23-2011, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SOON2BLAZE

Not to hijack the thread, but your article on Harry Bentley Bradly showed a rendering he did with a vinyl top and the camaro ss hood grills on a 67 long bed.

Do you have a scan of that article? My magazines have been buried in storage for years! Thanks Jim

**chevy2tom** · 01-23-2011, 12:11 AM

My Uncle had a 67/68 C20 with a camper on the back it was white with a black vinyl looking top.
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01-22-2011, 11:52 AM	#1
CircusWagonJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 707	Vinyl Tops Ever see one? I saw a GMC recently that had a vinyl top since new. Has anyone else ever seen any. Thanks Jim

01-22-2011, 12:10 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Vinyl Tops When these truck were new, GM's Chevrolet division created a tow truck from a '67 with an SS-inspired grille. It was yellow, with a black vinyl top, as I recall. I have a B&W pic, but not one in color. Anyway, in the late Sixties and early Seventies, dolling up a vehicle could be done with various vinyl top material, port-holes in rear pillars of sedans, pin-striping, etc. When the Gummint said we needed to re-forumulate the horsepower numbers, lowered compression ratios (in light of the Arab Oil Embargo), all sorts of fru-fru and fluff came out of the woodworks to make our vehicles look different, if they couldn't run better. But, the vinyl top option, that began in the early Sixties (1963) would naturally gravitate to some truck owners wanting to keep up with the times. Here's a pic of that GM design studio rig. It was called the Golden Cameo. You might Google that and see what else you can find. The top doesn't show very well. Attached Images __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-22-2011, 12:18 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Vinyl Tops i've seen a few over the years was a common dealer installed option back in the day __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-22-2011, 01:34 PM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,718	Re: Vinyl Tops I think member joesjunk still has one. I bet he would post a pic for you. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

01-22-2011, 06:44 PM	#6
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Re: Vinyl Tops i never knew they actually did it! i have always been in love with the idea! so freaking cool! __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

01-22-2011, 06:48 PM	#7
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Re: Vinyl Tops It was actually a dealer option and it wasn't really a vinyl top but a spray on material much like the bedliners we have these days. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

01-22-2011, 06:52 PM	#8
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Vinyl Tops Yup. My Dad had one put on (sprayed on)his green 65 Ford pickup, around 67 or 68. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-22-2011, 07:09 PM	#10
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Vinyl Tops When I was a teen in the mid to late 70's, my neighbor 2 houses down had a '69 to '72 (I can't remember the grill). It was orange with black interior and a black vinyl top. It's the only one I've ever seen like that. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

01-22-2011, 07:10 PM	#11
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Re: Vinyl Tops Here it is...hopefully you can see it in this scan. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

01-22-2011, 07:46 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Vinyl Tops I've seen a few over the years. And,yes,Joesjunk has a Hugger Orange K/10 w/black dealer opted vinyl top. __________________ "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 ~

01-22-2011, 08:01 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Vinyl Tops I used to have a color pic of it, but have lost it somehow. The spray on stuff came in black or white according to the GMC dealers papers, but I'm sure someone tinted the white at one point or another. Seems not a whole lotta trucks got it interestingly enough.

01-22-2011, 08:06 PM	#14
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Vinyl Tops I like the hidden headlight SS look. __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

01-22-2011, 08:18 PM	#15
CircusWagonJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 707	Re: Vinyl Tops I'm really thinking about a vinyl top on my '70. Funny I hated vinyl tops growing up, but this truck is so '70s I think it fits. Last edited by CircusWagonJim; 01-22-2011 at 08:20 PM.

01-22-2011, 11:45 PM	#16
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: Vinyl Tops Not to hijack the thread, but your article on Harry Bentley Bradly showed a rendering he did with a vinyl top and the camaro ss hood grills on a 67 long bed.

01-23-2011, 12:11 AM	#18
chevy2tom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wheeling, Illinois Posts: 703	Re: Vinyl Tops My Uncle had a 67/68 C20 with a camper on the back it was white with a black vinyl looking top. Posted via Mobile Device



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