Anyone ever seen a vinyl top truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davepl · 05-25-2015, 02:47 PM

In the literature thread I see a GM accessory package for vinyl tops on our trucks, though I've never seen one.

Has anyone?

**DeadheadNM** · 05-25-2015, 02:59 PM

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

Bishops Trucks · 05-25-2015, 03:08 PM

I saw one once. When I was growing up in Gainesville, Va. A neighbor 2 houses down had an orange 72 with a black vinyl top. Not many at all out there.

SS Tim · 05-25-2015, 03:18 PM

The simulated style as linked is the only real way to do it. Though if you can knock the texture fine enough bedliner has promise.

We did an actual non-padded vinyl at the shop on a 72 that was a way underbid PITA.
Basically all we did was mimic a 69 Camaro's halo style along the sides and carried it across the front. Problem is water intrusion, since there isn't a windshield molding. So we ran a formed trim section low across the front just above the drip rail. Sealed it using a LOT of silicone sealer under the trim (filled it actually) as we clipped it on to pop riveted clips. The trim was a universal aluminum sold for adding vinyl tops and matches the cab divider molding well.

Customer was happy and he spent a lot even being underbid. Wish I still had the shop copy workorder but we did the vinyl roof, custom headliner and a sunroof on it.

SS Tim · 05-25-2015, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

I saw one once. When I was growing up in Gainesville, Va. A neighbor 2 houses down had an orange 72 with a black vinyl top. Not many at all out there.

As a note there were also 565 coded Custom Two-Tone trucks that had Hugger Orange bodies with Black paint roofs.

Unlike the simulated roof kits they used a conventional gloss paint without the tape simulated seams.

ho70 · 05-25-2015, 03:58 PM

common on el caminos

**special-K** · 05-25-2015, 10:13 PM

I think the only trucks I have seen with the vinyl top have been red orange with black vinyl

**davischevy** · 05-25-2015, 10:30 PM

I had a 72, K1500 shortbed that had a padded vinyl top added. I painted it, but, I can't remember how they treated it at the drip rail. It was so ugly I didn't take pictures. I wonder what happened to it.

05-25-2015, 02:47 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Anyone ever seen a vinyl top truck? In the literature thread I see a GM accessory package for vinyl tops on our trucks, though I've never seen one. Has anyone? __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

05-25-2015, 02:59 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,355	Re: Anyone ever seen a vinyl top truck? Some info/pics here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452458 __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

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05-25-2015, 03:18 PM	#4
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Anyone ever seen a vinyl top truck? The simulated style as linked is the only real way to do it. Though if you can knock the texture fine enough bedliner has promise. We did an actual non-padded vinyl at the shop on a 72 that was a way underbid PITA. Basically all we did was mimic a 69 Camaro's halo style along the sides and carried it across the front. Problem is water intrusion, since there isn't a windshield molding. So we ran a formed trim section low across the front just above the drip rail. Sealed it using a LOT of silicone sealer under the trim (filled it actually) as we clipped it on to pop riveted clips. The trim was a universal aluminum sold for adding vinyl tops and matches the cab divider molding well. Customer was happy and he spent a lot even being underbid. Wish I still had the shop copy workorder but we did the vinyl roof, custom headliner and a sunroof on it. __________________ 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

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ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: Anyone ever seen a vinyl top truck? common on el caminos

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05-25-2015, 10:30 PM	#8
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,814	Re: Anyone ever seen a vinyl top truck? I had a 72, K1500 shortbed that had a padded vinyl top added. I painted it, but, I can't remember how they treated it at the drip rail. It was so ugly I didn't take pictures. I wonder what happened to it. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.



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