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**Yukon Jack** · 10-27-2007, 11:06 AM

Was a brisk 38 degrees this morning and since the kids didn't have school I decided I'd take the topless K5 to work today. We did have parent/teacher conferences but the kids were going to ride with my wife so I didn't have to worry about freezing them out.

Well, I head out to the shop to get the K5 and my 11 year old daughter comes out a minute later (of course in short sleeves and crop pants - she's a little oblivious to cold) and she says "Were taking the Blazer?!" and I say well, I am but you need to ride with mom." She tells me nope, she's riding with me and, of course, being the great dad that I am, I tell her she has to wear a heavy coat.

So I'm backing the K5 out of the shop with her outside of the shop. I stop to close up the shop and she tells me she loves the way the K5 sounds.

Guys, does it get any better than that?!!!!!

So we head out and it isn't too bad, I grabbed a blanket so she could wrap it around her legs since her crop pants are kinda short and she looks pretty darn happy.

We get to school and she tells me that was pretty fun, and of course she's right about that.

I was glad I had grabbed my winter cap, but the drive wasn't that bad - cause, come on, any time your driving your K5 things are good

Well, there's my story. My daughter Alexandra makes me proud yet again

72Levi · 10-27-2007, 11:21 AM

I like it when our children love our K5's, esp. when we drive topless and in cold weather!

tucsonbroker · 10-27-2007, 02:41 PM

Since I plan on never putting my top back on, and believe it or not it CAN get cold here in AZ, I thought I would take an idea from the snow mobile guys and re-route my defroster hoses so that I can put them inside my jacket. Should keep toasty that way!

fun in dirt · 10-27-2007, 03:37 PM

Did the same thing with my 4 year old boy last week. Was about 50 in the morning but warming up to 75-80 for the ride home from work. He thought it was fun wrapping all up.
The bikini top helps with keeping the wind off us alot.

bouncytruck · 10-27-2007, 04:38 PM

My daughter loves riding in "daddy's bouncytruck," but with the rain in the Pacific Northwest, I can't run topless all year round.

va_tlc · 10-27-2007, 07:05 PM

i love hearing stories like this, wish all kids had great parents. keep up the great job guys

Mike C · 10-27-2007, 08:18 PM

Keep it up! Great that you are using it.

**OleSenna** · 10-27-2007, 08:42 PM

Haven't got a Bestop on my current K5, nor do I have kids, but with my previous ride we used to love Blazing around all winter either full convertible- or safari-style (sides rolled up) with the heater blasting our legs warm. When it got really cold, I kept a pair of old sleeping bags stowed away. You could wrap yourself up and be comfy no matter what the mercury was reading. Did get some funny looks, though!

RED72blazer · 10-29-2007, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

My daughter loves riding in "daddy's bouncytruck," but with the rain in the Pacific Northwest, I can't run topless all year round.

At least you have a soft top. I got caught out in the rain a lot this summer, but I believe I have perfected the blue tarp special. It will stay on at free way speeds!

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-30-2007, 07:28 AM

Heated Seats is what I want to do to mine next year. No point this year since I
don't have space for both toys in the garage during the winter. Have to put top
back on and move it out for Mommy to have her warm spot back. Next year we
are building a new addition and everyone gets there own bay. Then top is SOLD.

Chevyman63 · 10-30-2007, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Guys, does it get any better than that?!!!!!

No it doesn't! Great story!

My 10 year old boy loves my Blazer and it's all torn apart and hasn't run in months, not to mention the tub that is still on it has more rust than metal. Sometimes those comments from the little ones keep you going.

vtblazer · 10-31-2007, 04:27 AM

20 degrees here this morning

...think I'll take the diesel to work today.

**special-K** · 10-31-2007, 08:59 AM

Just remember.It`s colder on a motorcycle.

johnnywagon · 11-01-2007, 04:04 PM

A couple summers ago my kid and I went on a 300 mile (round trip) camping trip in the topless Blazer. But she really loves to go 4 wheeling. Her favorite thing is when I let her drive (steer) around the flats of the off road park.

mister.freeze · 11-02-2007, 10:36 PM

Pride. And justification. But mostly pride.

bouncytruck · 11-03-2007, 12:39 AM

great pics!

**Yukon Jack** · 11-03-2007, 09:54 AM

Guys, I'm a wimp! Today it was 33 degrees when I left for work and I decided not to drive the K5.

Kids didn't have school today so wouldn't have frozen them on the drive. Half way to work I was regretting not driving it as I haven't driven the K5 in a few days. I will hang my head in shame the rest of the day

space · 11-03-2007, 10:17 AM

This is the exact reason I went ahead and bought my dream. I'm going to teach my 5 yo to wrench on the truck just like I did when I was little. He'll catch me working on the truck and say "I love your red truck daddy" and I'll reply with "No son, it's OUR truck" and he's grinning from ear to ear.

**Yukon Jack** · 11-03-2007, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by space_cowboy

He'll catch me working on the truck and say "I love your red truck daddy" and I'll reply with "No son, it's OUR truck" and he's grinning from ear to ear.

That's very cool!!!

BigRed Beast · 11-03-2007, 10:02 PM

Have to jump in on this...

Bought the '72 this summer for my boy who's 14...figured it to be a project for the two of us, his first car, etc., and it's been a blast working on it, driving it topless all summer. I put the top back on two weeks ago, but just before...

We have baseball workouts at the high school every Wednesday afternoon--I'm the freshman coach and the boy will be playing this year. We made a deal that I'm always going to pick him up in "his" truck. I get there about 3:30 in the afternoon, still plenty of sunshine and unseasonably warm. We go thru the workout and it's over around 6:00 pm--still light, but you can tell it's not summer any more. Then, he lobbies to stay and watch the homecoming festivities--a powderpuff football game. Over at 9:30, and at a cool 35 degrees, he announces that I need to give four other kids a ride home...

Heater on high, glass packs screaming, these boys pile in and off we go. They sang and laughed the 15 miles home, oblivious to the cold and told me over the next few days that my son sure is lucky to have a truck like that.

Pretty cool!

mister.freeze · 11-03-2007, 10:42 PM

Good times. I hope the little one is as enthused. If she'll help me on the next project, she can inherit the Fox.

ClassicJimmy · 11-04-2007, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

So I'm backing the K5 out of the shop with her outside of the shop. I stop to close up the shop and she tells me she loves the way the K5 sounds.

Guys, does it get any better than that?!!!!!

So we head out and it isn't too bad, I grabbed a blanket so she could wrap it around her legs since her crop pants are kinda short and she looks pretty darn happy.

We get to school and she tells me that was pretty fun, and of course she's right about that.

I was glad I had grabbed my winter cap, but the drive wasn't that bad - cause, come on, any time your driving your K5 things are good

Well, there's my story. My daughter Alexandra makes me proud yet again

I don't know bout you fellas, but that just motivates the heck out of me to get mine done & on the road! Fortunately my daughter thinks mine is pretty fun as-is, & likes to help out when she can. Thanks for the story, Yukon, & incidentally - my daughter's name is Alexandra too!

ABLAZN · 11-04-2007, 01:23 PM

This is a little off topic but since it deals with kids and Blazers, I'll post it. What's funny is my 12 year old daughter told me once that she did not want to ride in the Blazer unless the top was off. She said it was to loud and only with the top off would it be worth putting up with the noise. A month ago she surprised though, and said she wanted me to drive drop her off at a church function in the Blazer with the top on and all. I asked her "why" and she said it was prettier then my daily driver that had mud all over the side of it at the time. When I picked her up, I was driving my regular rig instead. She got in and really seemed upset that I was not in the Blazer. As I pulled away a boy from the group waved at her . Then it hit me, she was using my Blazer to impress that boy. I think that will not be allowed to drive it until she married now.

jaros44sr · 11-04-2007, 02:22 PM

Funny story Ablazin, typical woman, that's how they get us. Didn't know it started so young tho

10-27-2007, 11:06 AM	#1
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Cold weather and going topless Was a brisk 38 degrees this morning and since the kids didn't have school I decided I'd take the topless K5 to work today. We did have parent/teacher conferences but the kids were going to ride with my wife so I didn't have to worry about freezing them out. Well, I head out to the shop to get the K5 and my 11 year old daughter comes out a minute later (of course in short sleeves and crop pants - she's a little oblivious to cold) and she says "Were taking the Blazer?!" and I say well, I am but you need to ride with mom." She tells me nope, she's riding with me and, of course, being the great dad that I am, I tell her she has to wear a heavy coat. So I'm backing the K5 out of the shop with her outside of the shop. I stop to close up the shop and she tells me she loves the way the K5 sounds. Guys, does it get any better than that?!!!!! So we head out and it isn't too bad, I grabbed a blanket so she could wrap it around her legs since her crop pants are kinda short and she looks pretty darn happy. We get to school and she tells me that was pretty fun, and of course she's right about that. I was glad I had grabbed my winter cap, but the drive wasn't that bad - cause, come on, any time your driving your K5 things are good Well, there's my story. My daughter Alexandra makes me proud yet again __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-27-2007, 11:21 AM	#2
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: Cold weather and going topless I like it when our children love our K5's, esp. when we drive topless and in cold weather! __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

10-27-2007, 02:41 PM	#3
tucsonbroker Ready for off-road Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 62	Re: Cold weather and going topless Since I plan on never putting my top back on, and believe it or not it CAN get cold here in AZ, I thought I would take an idea from the snow mobile guys and re-route my defroster hoses so that I can put them inside my jacket. Should keep toasty that way!

10-27-2007, 03:37 PM	#4
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,119	Re: Cold weather and going topless Did the same thing with my 4 year old boy last week. Was about 50 in the morning but warming up to 75-80 for the ride home from work. He thought it was fun wrapping all up. The bikini top helps with keeping the wind off us alot. __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '06 3500 Duramax ...tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

10-27-2007, 04:38 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Cold weather and going topless My daughter loves riding in "daddy's bouncytruck," but with the rain in the Pacific Northwest, I can't run topless all year round. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-27-2007, 07:05 PM	#6
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Cold weather and going topless i love hearing stories like this, wish all kids had great parents. keep up the great job guys __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

10-27-2007, 08:18 PM	#7
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	Re: Cold weather and going topless Keep it up! Great that you are using it. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

10-27-2007, 08:42 PM	#8
OleSenna Roof: Bad. Sky: Good. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 150	Re: Cold weather and going topless Haven't got a Bestop on my current K5, nor do I have kids, but with my previous ride we used to love Blazing around all winter either full convertible- or safari-style (sides rolled up) with the heater blasting our legs warm. When it got really cold, I kept a pair of old sleeping bags stowed away. You could wrap yourself up and be comfy no matter what the mercury was reading. Did get some funny looks, though! __________________ OleSenna Last edited by OleSenna; 10-27-2007 at 08:44 PM.

10-30-2007, 07:28 AM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Cold weather and going topless Heated Seats is what I want to do to mine next year. No point this year since I don't have space for both toys in the garage during the winter. Have to put top back on and move it out for Mommy to have her warm spot back. Next year we are building a new addition and everyone gets there own bay. Then top is SOLD. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-31-2007, 04:27 AM	#12
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Cold weather and going topless 20 degrees here this morning ...think I'll take the diesel to work today.

10-31-2007, 08:59 AM	#13
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11-01-2007, 04:04 PM	#14
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: Cold weather and going topless A couple summers ago my kid and I went on a 300 mile (round trip) camping trip in the topless Blazer. But she really loves to go 4 wheeling. Her favorite thing is when I let her drive (steer) around the flats of the off road park. Attached Images __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon

11-02-2007, 10:36 PM	#15
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 734	Re: Cold weather and going topless Pride. And justification. But mostly pride. Attached Images __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

11-03-2007, 12:39 AM	#16
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Cold weather and going topless great pics! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-03-2007, 09:54 AM	#17
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Cold weather and going topless Guys, I'm a wimp! Today it was 33 degrees when I left for work and I decided not to drive the K5. Kids didn't have school today so wouldn't have frozen them on the drive. Half way to work I was regretting not driving it as I haven't driven the K5 in a few days. I will hang my head in shame the rest of the day __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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11-03-2007, 10:17 AM	#18
space Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Benson-ish, NC Posts: 325	Re: Cold weather and going topless This is the exact reason I went ahead and bought my dream. I'm going to teach my 5 yo to wrench on the truck just like I did when I was little. He'll catch me working on the truck and say "I love your red truck daddy" and I'll reply with "No son, it's OUR truck" and he's grinning from ear to ear.

11-03-2007, 10:02 PM	#20
BigRed Beast Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 140	Re: Cold weather and going topless Have to jump in on this... Bought the '72 this summer for my boy who's 14...figured it to be a project for the two of us, his first car, etc., and it's been a blast working on it, driving it topless all summer. I put the top back on two weeks ago, but just before... We have baseball workouts at the high school every Wednesday afternoon--I'm the freshman coach and the boy will be playing this year. We made a deal that I'm always going to pick him up in "his" truck. I get there about 3:30 in the afternoon, still plenty of sunshine and unseasonably warm. We go thru the workout and it's over around 6:00 pm--still light, but you can tell it's not summer any more. Then, he lobbies to stay and watch the homecoming festivities--a powderpuff football game. Over at 9:30, and at a cool 35 degrees, he announces that I need to give four other kids a ride home... Heater on high, glass packs screaming, these boys pile in and off we go. They sang and laughed the 15 miles home, oblivious to the cold and told me over the next few days that my son sure is lucky to have a truck like that. Pretty cool! __________________ Big Red Beast 1972 Blazer CST AC/Auto/4x4 "Project" 1997 F 350 CC Powerstroke "The Great White"

11-03-2007, 10:42 PM	#21
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 734	Re: Cold weather and going topless Good times. I hope the little one is as enthused. If she'll help me on the next project, she can inherit the Fox. __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

11-04-2007, 01:23 PM	#23
ABLAZN Oh..never mind.... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 588	Re: Cold weather and going topless This is a little off topic but since it deals with kids and Blazers, I'll post it. What's funny is my 12 year old daughter told me once that she did not want to ride in the Blazer unless the top was off. She said it was to loud and only with the top off would it be worth putting up with the noise. A month ago she surprised though, and said she wanted me to drive drop her off at a church function in the Blazer with the top on and all. I asked her "why" and she said it was prettier then my daily driver that had mud all over the side of it at the time. When I picked her up, I was driving my regular rig instead. She got in and really seemed upset that I was not in the Blazer. As I pulled away a boy from the group waved at her . Then it hit me, she was using my Blazer to impress that boy. I think that will not be allowed to drive it until she married now. __________________ 1972 Blazer -6 inch lift -35 inch BFG A/T's Turbo 350 NP-205 454 BB (for now) MORE TO COME !!!!!! Now going to 2WD!!!!! Sold. I got it back after 22 years and did not even know it !!! THE STORY HERE Project Low Down Dirty Rat Last edited by ABLAZN; 11-04-2007 at 01:25 PM.

11-04-2007, 02:22 PM	#24
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,463	Re: Cold weather and going topless Funny story Ablazin, typical woman, that's how they get us. Didn't know it started so young tho __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 11-04-2007 at 02:22 PM.

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