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54blackhornet · 02-07-2013, 04:26 PM

Any One ever seen this before ?
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**Stocker** · 02-07-2013, 04:47 PM

Yup.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531254

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452458

SS Tim · 02-07-2013, 04:51 PM

It was a spray on rubber/vinyl product that mimicked a vinyl roof. It was cheap, durable and gave a look people wanted. Most every vehicle I remember seeing this on was a car and the last was a buddy's newly purchased 65 Dodge in 96.
Most often these were done at the dealer or aftermarket level and many installations have tape lines under the top coat to look like seams. The only factory truck installations I can remember were the Dodge "Dude" package trucks.

rico7769 · 02-07-2013, 10:47 PM

never seen one before in person but there's a great thread from a few years back that details what the other post said with some great examples. Can't remember if there were any pics though

**Joesjunk** · 02-08-2013, 01:03 PM

I have an original one still on my truck

Z10 · 02-08-2013, 02:11 PM

I remember them. I had a buddy with a 63 Impala coupe that had a spray on top. Poor man's vinyl top. Looked pretty good and seemed very durable.

*Mister-B* · 02-08-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I have an original one still on my truck

That's cool, man. I like it. Your truck is beautiful btw
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**Joesjunk** · 02-08-2013, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

That's cool, man. I like it. Your truck is beautiful btw
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Thanks, it's no show truck, but that's the original paint. I have owned it for almost 23 years!!!
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Sicklajoie · 02-08-2013, 04:36 PM

All of Joesjunk's trucks are sweet!

67chevy1series · 02-08-2013, 05:06 PM

any close ups of the "vinyl" top jose?

54blackhornet · 02-08-2013, 05:14 PM

Thanks to all that replied ! I like to throw out a topic a little different then usual ? I wanted to know if anyone actually ever owned a pickup that had it done ? I remember seeing cars with it done, but never a pickup. I grew up in Florida and a real vinyl top would last about a year before the sun baked it to death ! The fake carriage tops fared even worse.....Thanks again, love you guy's...

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SS Tim · 02-08-2013, 05:29 PM

Well JoesJunk has owned his 23 years and a car I saw was still nice 31 years later and it spent 8 years in the desert sun that I know of. Like I said before they were durable. Not too sure you can find the same quality material now if you wanted to add it to a truck. Even then you had the dealer/aftermaker pro materials at one end and the tape/spray can kits from JC Whitney at the other. But a quality bedliner material might give a good effect. Are you thinking about masking a rust issue or something?

**Joesjunk** · 02-08-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

any close ups of the "vinyl" top jose?

I dont have any, and the truck is stored away in a friends building right now

SS Tim · 02-08-2013, 06:58 PM

Do you own that p&a bulletin? Where did you get the picture?

54blackhornet · 02-08-2013, 07:28 PM

The life of a vinyl top in Florida had a lot to do with many things, Mfg, where you parked it, and if it was cared for by owner or not ! I worked in Auto Sales for 30 years in the Tampa area, when "Vinyl" Tops where the big thing many where installed by aftermarket "Top" shops. Unlike factory installed vinyl tops these utilized inferior grade material and soon began to delaminates and fade out bad. Rust also was a big problem around the rear window. My brother had a 68 Charger that had big sale panels covered in black vinyl, sharp car ! Bad Rust !
Located the ad on HAMB website.

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SS Tim · 02-08-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

...Located the ad on HAMB website...

Thanks... was hoping for some more printed information like a materials breakout.

67anthony · 02-08-2013, 08:09 PM

Wow thats a first for me !

Spartan · 02-09-2013, 09:54 PM

Interesting. My opinion is twofold. If it is dealer installed and a survivor I like it. If it isn't vynil and mimics the blazer texture I think that might look okay too.

A long time ago I had a Dart with a white vinyl top with little flowers applied and a picture of a guy hanging ten on the front quarters. Long story short the vinyl had a tear and moisture got locked in there. For awhile I thought the vinyl was padded...but no the padding was rust flakes on a grand scale. I sold the car to my brother and he sawzall'd the top off. Solved the problem of having to replace the vinyl.
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nobolt · 02-10-2013, 10:57 AM

wow, i'm suprised Joe doesnt have another in "white". i remember seeing a white one in florida years ago...on a black truck. i was a kid and thought it was a police truck. lol

jmorri34 · 02-19-2013, 04:27 PM

My father bought a brand new 72 model ,came orange with a black vinyl top and a factory 396 in it so they definately exhisted. I am now trying to replicate that exact truck only pro street version. the process has just begun and I have no idea where Im gonna get someone to vinyl top a truck lol

02-07-2013, 04:26 PM	#1
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02-07-2013, 04:47 PM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,619	Re: Vinyl Roof ? Yup. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531254 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452458 __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

02-07-2013, 04:51 PM	#3
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Vinyl Roof ? It was a spray on rubber/vinyl product that mimicked a vinyl roof. It was cheap, durable and gave a look people wanted. Most every vehicle I remember seeing this on was a car and the last was a buddy's newly purchased 65 Dodge in 96. Most often these were done at the dealer or aftermarket level and many installations have tape lines under the top coat to look like seams. The only factory truck installations I can remember were the Dodge "Dude" package trucks. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

02-07-2013, 10:47 PM	#4
rico7769 Hybrid67 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Martinez, GA Posts: 195	Re: Vinyl Roof ? never seen one before in person but there's a great thread from a few years back that details what the other post said with some great examples. Can't remember if there were any pics though __________________ Keep em' Running! All show.....no go

02-08-2013, 01:03 PM	#5
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,697	Re: Vinyl Roof ? I have an original one still on my truck Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

02-08-2013, 02:11 PM	#6
Z10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 1,267	Re: Vinyl Roof ? I remember them. I had a buddy with a 63 Impala coupe that had a spray on top. Poor man's vinyl top. Looked pretty good and seemed very durable. __________________ 1969 RS/SS Z10 Camaro Pace coupe 1972 GMC Short Step buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6356218 1979 Mazda RX7 1979 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 & 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary 1999 Honda Valkyrie 2006 Corvette Z06 2010 BMW 650i

02-08-2013, 04:36 PM	#9
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,493	Re: Vinyl Roof ? All of Joesjunk's trucks are sweet! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

02-08-2013, 05:06 PM	#10
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Vinyl Roof ? any close ups of the "vinyl" top jose?

02-08-2013, 05:14 PM	#11
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,326	Re: Vinyl Roof ? Thanks to all that replied ! I like to throw out a topic a little different then usual ? I wanted to know if anyone actually ever owned a pickup that had it done ? I remember seeing cars with it done, but never a pickup. I grew up in Florida and a real vinyl top would last about a year before the sun baked it to death ! The fake carriage tops fared even worse.....Thanks again, love you guy's... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

02-08-2013, 05:29 PM	#12
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Vinyl Roof ? Well JoesJunk has owned his 23 years and a car I saw was still nice 31 years later and it spent 8 years in the desert sun that I know of. Like I said before they were durable. Not too sure you can find the same quality material now if you wanted to add it to a truck. Even then you had the dealer/aftermaker pro materials at one end and the tape/spray can kits from JC Whitney at the other. But a quality bedliner material might give a good effect. Are you thinking about masking a rust issue or something? __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

02-08-2013, 06:58 PM	#14
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Vinyl Roof ? Do you own that p&a bulletin? Where did you get the picture? __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

02-08-2013, 07:28 PM	#15
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,326	Re: Vinyl Roof ? The life of a vinyl top in Florida had a lot to do with many things, Mfg, where you parked it, and if it was cared for by owner or not ! I worked in Auto Sales for 30 years in the Tampa area, when "Vinyl" Tops where the big thing many where installed by aftermarket "Top" shops. Unlike factory installed vinyl tops these utilized inferior grade material and soon began to delaminates and fade out bad. Rust also was a big problem around the rear window. My brother had a 68 Charger that had big sale panels covered in black vinyl, sharp car ! Bad Rust ! Located the ad on HAMB website. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

02-08-2013, 08:09 PM	#17
67anthony Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 444	Re: Vinyl Roof ? Wow thats a first for me !

02-09-2013, 09:54 PM	#18
Spartan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Backwoods, OR Posts: 888	Re: Vinyl Roof ? Interesting. My opinion is twofold. If it is dealer installed and a survivor I like it. If it isn't vynil and mimics the blazer texture I think that might look okay too. A long time ago I had a Dart with a white vinyl top with little flowers applied and a picture of a guy hanging ten on the front quarters. Long story short the vinyl had a tear and moisture got locked in there. For awhile I thought the vinyl was padded...but no the padding was rust flakes on a grand scale. I sold the car to my brother and he sawzall'd the top off. Solved the problem of having to replace the vinyl. FWIW Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '69 K20 350/4 speed/Rockwell/D44/HO52. "orange rhymes with door hinge"

02-10-2013, 10:57 AM	#19
nobolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Algonac, MI 48001 Posts: 1,848	Re: Vinyl Roof ? wow, i'm suprised Joe doesnt have another in "white". i remember seeing a white one in florida years ago...on a black truck. i was a kid and thought it was a police truck. lol __________________ Dave "... government even in its best state is but a necessary evil. Thomas Paine "It wasn't a lie, it was ineptitude with insufficient cover." Donald Draper (Mad Men)



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02-19-2013, 04:27 PM	#20
jmorri34 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spring, Tx. Posts: 479	Re: Vinyl Roof ? My father bought a brand new 72 model ,came orange with a black vinyl top and a factory 396 in it so they definately exhisted. I am now trying to replicate that exact truck only pro street version. the process has just begun and I have no idea where Im gonna get someone to vinyl top a truck lol

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