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chevy2racr · 05-18-2009, 07:17 PM

http://www.softopper.com/Chevy.aspx

just found it dunno if its already been posted

bouncytruck · 05-18-2009, 07:42 PM

I sure hope it happens!

cleszkie · 05-18-2009, 07:43 PM

I hope they design the collapsible option into the First Gen Blazer top. I hate having to take the canvas off of my Bestop every time I want to take it down.

vtblazer · 05-19-2009, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleszkie

I hate having to take the canvas off of my Bestop every time I want to take it down.

Shouldn't need too, all three Best Tops I've had fold down...

Jimma · 05-19-2009, 08:50 AM

Just out of curiosity, if these tops come out will there be any desire left for the original ones that everyone has paid so dearly for in the past??

fun in dirt · 05-19-2009, 09:54 AM

I hope they follow through too! And hope it will be reasonably priced. These factory hard tops suck; they're heavy, hard to handle taking on & off, and leak like crazy. Makes me want to switch to a 2nd gen blazer again every time I fool with it.

bouncytruck · 05-19-2009, 09:55 AM

I don't know anyone who still has an original soft top. If you're asking about the guys who bought remaining stock or used soft tops from places like e-bay, it will just depend on how these look, work and what they sell for.

For the past several years, the only option was to hope to find one used in good shape or have one made. When the canvas wears out on mine, I'll probably look into having someone make a replacement since I like the style of the STC Fastrac, but I'll still be curious how these new ones look.

I still have doubts of them actually coming to fruition since there have been rumors from other manufactures in the past.

72gmcshorty · 05-19-2009, 07:00 PM

They will probably be around $1k also based on the price of the 76 and up blazer.

cleszkie · 05-19-2009, 07:50 PM

VTBlazer - what I meant was that since the side and rear windows of the Bestop do not come out, and there are only two bows, when you do "fold" it down it turns into a big wadded mess with your windows all creased up. That pic of the collapsible top on the site had removable windows and a lot more bows to neatly fold the canvas into a manageable pile. One could only dream...

vtblazer · 05-20-2009, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleszkie

VTBlazer - what I meant was that since the side and rear windows of the Bestop do not come out, and there are only two bows, when you do "fold" it down it turns into a big wadded mess with your windows all creased up. That pic of the collapsible top on the site had removable windows and a lot more bows to neatly fold the canvas into a manageable pile. One could only dream...

Yeah true, it does require folding the windows up.

I hope the ones they make for our K5's are tighter than the one in those pics, personally don't really care for the look.

chevy2racr · 05-23-2009, 07:20 PM

**OleSenna** · 05-23-2009, 07:49 PM

So, chevy2racr, are you going to tell us what those pictures are all about? If that's the new Softopper, it looks great. How much did it cost? How was the installation? Delivery? Warranty? Etc., etc., etc.

72truckman · 05-23-2009, 08:49 PM

WHAT WEVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!!!!!!!
http://www.softopper.com/Softopper_M...20Blazer%20All

chevy2racr · 05-24-2009, 03:41 AM

thats off their website looks like 840 will have one too your door, but its still a snap front but mines already drilled so who cares

vtblazer · 05-24-2009, 05:50 AM

Great price IMO, looks damn good too.

ANTHONY67 · 05-24-2009, 06:12 AM

that looks iike a very nice top

**Yukon Jack** · 05-24-2009, 09:30 AM

Wow, great looking top!!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-24-2009, 09:37 AM

Nice unit if it fits as well as it looks

Thealien · 05-24-2009, 09:52 AM

Looks great, I wonder if the snaps will line up with the best top snaps? I emailed them with that question.

chevy2racr · 05-25-2009, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thealien

Looks great, I wonder if the snaps will line up with the best top snaps? I emailed them with that question.

exactly the question i had

Thealien · 05-25-2009, 08:32 AM

This is the email I recieved back. I asked if we could install the snaps on the top if we bought one, I have not recieved a reply yet. I sent them a link to the site and this discussion. I hope they check us out.

Hi,

The snaps start in the center and are 4 inches apart except for the last two on each end, guite similar to the old Bestop. I do not know the exact distance right now but the last 2 are a little closer together. You may only have to add a couple of snaps to the vehicle or top.
We have little snap kits that we could send you. There are no snaps on the rear. Take a look at the 3rd. generation top on our website and look at the pics. The 69 to 72 will be the same at the rear.

We are really happy with how came out.

Thanks,

Larry

1971 GMC Jimmy · 05-26-2009, 06:02 PM

Hey Folks, My name is Michael Palmer and I contacted Softopper about 4-5 weeks ago asking if they would produce a 1st Gen soft Top and they were very interested, and since I asked and posted my finding they have answered with what looks like a beautiful new design. I have additional pictures that aren't posted to there website that I will post here. They are still working on the rear hatch door so there aren't any pictures of it. The black Blazer had a Best top so they used the snap holes for the front edge that were already drilled on this truck.

I hope to get the first top and report on the installation process.

Michael Palmer

71jimmy · 05-27-2009, 03:42 PM

WOW!!!!!! Nice looking top. If they keep it at the price shown on their website I might definately be interested.

69TowRig · 05-31-2009, 11:01 PM

Great looking top, hate the snaps. I might get one and fashion a "snap plate" to bolt onto the windshield frame so I don't have to drill mine.

05-18-2009, 07:17 PM	#1
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! http://www.softopper.com/Chevy.aspx just found it dunno if its already been posted __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

05-18-2009, 07:42 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! I sure hope it happens! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-18-2009, 07:43 PM	#3
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! I hope they design the collapsible option into the First Gen Blazer top. I hate having to take the canvas off of my Bestop every time I want to take it down.

05-19-2009, 08:50 AM	#5
Jimma Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 32	Re: New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! Just out of curiosity, if these tops come out will there be any desire left for the original ones that everyone has paid so dearly for in the past??

05-19-2009, 09:54 AM	#6
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,119	Re: New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! I hope they follow through too! And hope it will be reasonably priced. These factory hard tops suck; they're heavy, hard to handle taking on & off, and leak like crazy. Makes me want to switch to a 2nd gen blazer again every time I fool with it. __________________ '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

05-19-2009, 09:55 AM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! I don't know anyone who still has an original soft top. If you're asking about the guys who bought remaining stock or used soft tops from places like e-bay, it will just depend on how these look, work and what they sell for. For the past several years, the only option was to hope to find one used in good shape or have one made. When the canvas wears out on mine, I'll probably look into having someone make a replacement since I like the style of the STC Fastrac, but I'll still be curious how these new ones look. I still have doubts of them actually coming to fruition since there have been rumors from other manufactures in the past. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-19-2009, 07:00 PM	#8
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! They will probably be around $1k also based on the price of the 76 and up blazer. __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

05-19-2009, 07:50 PM	#9
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! VTBlazer - what I meant was that since the side and rear windows of the Bestop do not come out, and there are only two bows, when you do "fold" it down it turns into a big wadded mess with your windows all creased up. That pic of the collapsible top on the site had removable windows and a lot more bows to neatly fold the canvas into a manageable pile. One could only dream...

05-23-2009, 07:20 PM	#11
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	Re: New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

05-23-2009, 07:49 PM	#12
OleSenna Roof: Bad. Sky: Good. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 150	Re: New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! So, chevy2racr, are you going to tell us what those pictures are all about? If that's the new Softopper, it looks great. How much did it cost? How was the installation? Delivery? Warranty? Etc., etc., etc. __________________ OleSenna

05-23-2009, 08:49 PM	#13
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! WHAT WEVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!!!!!!! http://www.softopper.com/Softopper_M...20Blazer%20All __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

05-24-2009, 03:41 AM	#14
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	Re: New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! thats off their website looks like 840 will have one too your door, but its still a snap front but mines already drilled so who cares __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

05-24-2009, 05:50 AM	#15
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! Great price IMO, looks damn good too.

05-24-2009, 06:12 AM	#16
ANTHONY67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: FOREST MS Posts: 92	Re: New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! that looks iike a very nice top

05-24-2009, 09:30 AM	#17
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! Wow, great looking top!!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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05-24-2009, 09:37 AM	#18
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! Nice unit if it fits as well as it looks __________________ 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

05-24-2009, 09:52 AM	#19
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,122	Re: New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! Looks great, I wonder if the snaps will line up with the best top snaps? I emailed them with that question.

05-25-2009, 08:32 AM	#21
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,122	Re: New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! This is the email I recieved back. I asked if we could install the snaps on the top if we bought one, I have not recieved a reply yet. I sent them a link to the site and this discussion. I hope they check us out. Hi, The snaps start in the center and are 4 inches apart except for the last two on each end, guite similar to the old Bestop. I do not know the exact distance right now but the last 2 are a little closer together. You may only have to add a couple of snaps to the vehicle or top. We have little snap kits that we could send you. There are no snaps on the rear. Take a look at the 3rd. generation top on our website and look at the pics. The 69 to 72 will be the same at the rear. We are really happy with how came out. Thanks, Larry

05-26-2009, 06:02 PM	#22
1971 GMC Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 11	Re: New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! Hey Folks, My name is Michael Palmer and I contacted Softopper about 4-5 weeks ago asking if they would produce a 1st Gen soft Top and they were very interested, and since I asked and posted my finding they have answered with what looks like a beautiful new design. I have additional pictures that aren't posted to there website that I will post here. They are still working on the rear hatch door so there aren't any pictures of it. The black Blazer had a Best top so they used the snap holes for the front edge that were already drilled on this truck. I hope to get the first top and report on the installation process. Michael Palmer Attached Images

05-27-2009, 03:42 PM	#23
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! WOW!!!!!! Nice looking top. If they keep it at the price shown on their website I might definately be interested. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

05-31-2009, 11:01 PM	#24
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: New soft tops available in JUNE!!!! Great looking top, hate the snaps. I might get one and fashion a "snap plate" to bolt onto the windshield frame so I don't have to drill mine. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

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