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franks72 · 09-21-2007, 11:41 PM

I was at the gas station filling up my 72 and this gentlemen came up to me and said I got one of these in my garage I asked what year and he said it was a 69 with a factory vinyl top, He manages the dealership next to the gas station and said he drives it to work sometimes and I should check it out.. Was a vinyl top offered on these trucks????

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-21-2007, 11:49 PM

I believe they were, I think member Joesjunk has one.

Aarons72s · 09-22-2007, 12:01 AM

Wow! If it is real get some pics of it and the spid sheet if you can. I would like to see it. Must have been real rare too.

67_C-30 · 09-22-2007, 12:04 AM

I had one years ago. I'm not sure if they were factory installed or dealer installed, but I know they were sold new on lots with them. I also have a '69 with dealer installed stainless drip rail moldings.

franks72 · 09-22-2007, 12:14 AM

I'm going be looking in the lot . If I see it I will get lots of picks

Longhorn Man · 09-22-2007, 12:31 AM

it wasn't actually vinal, it was basicly like undercoating sprayed on, looked just like vinal.
Dealer installed, done in black or white.

72armyswbtruck · 09-22-2007, 01:06 AM

Can't wait to see some pics.

sdkid · 09-22-2007, 01:24 AM

1st I've ever heard of such an option. Hoping for pics too.

ChevLoRay · 09-22-2007, 07:43 AM

For all of you younger guys, vinyl tops on trucks were not common. With the proliferation of vinyl tops on everything, it was inevitable that trucks would be done. They were aftermarket. VW never offered them on Bugs, but plenty of them had one. It was a late '60's stying trick. The two-tone trim and drip rail trim would serve to finish the edge and help the trim shop with the finished look. There is no vinyl top option in my Dealer Sales Book for '69. In my opinion, they're as attractive as Porta-Walls on a Semi.

I have seen several over the years, but never admired them. At this time in my life, they're interesting comments on the times we lived. I wouldn't have one....they deteriorate and cause rust underneath the vinyl. We don't need any additional rust sources.

But it would be interesting to see it, if you get and post a picture.

cdowns · 09-22-2007, 08:07 AM

that spray on vinyl was common back in the 60's if fact smokey showed up at daytona 1year and his car had a high tech spray on top and after a bit of testing nascar banned it cause it screwed up the air so bad that cars couldnt run in back of smokeys car cause the turbulance caused them to loose control

the trucks ive seen it on were just butt ugly

**Joesjunk** · 09-22-2007, 05:48 PM

I do have a truck with a "spray on vinyl" top. It was dealer installed. Still wearing it original orange paint, some day the top and center will be white.

ChevLoRay · 09-22-2007, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

that spray on vinyl was common back in the 60's if fact smokey showed up at daytona 1year and his car had a high tech spray on top and after a bit of testing nascar banned it cause it screwed up the air so bad that cars couldnt run in back of smokeys car cause the turbulance caused them to loose control

the trucks ive seen it on were just butt ugly

Smokey smart.

Longhorn Man · 09-22-2007, 09:27 PM

Again, not an option, a dealer installed deal, so it will never be found on a SPID or build sheet. I DO however, have an add concerning this dated 1969 for a GMC dealership.
It's real.

retselgerg · 09-22-2007, 10:38 PM

rare dealer option.

**N2TRUX** · 09-23-2007, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Smokey smart.

Smokey was a freaking genius. I love hearing all the stories of his antics...

Longhorn Man · 09-23-2007, 01:17 AM

he was an awsome man. If you ever get a chance, read his book. It's a LOT of reading, and a lot of needles stuff between good storys, but a good read none the less.

Bishops Trucks · 09-23-2007, 01:51 AM

When I was a kid my neighbor had a '69 with a vinyl top. That's the only one I've seen.

*steveshow* · 09-23-2007, 03:49 AM

Joesjunk- Any close up pics of the top?

70GMCer · 09-23-2007, 08:12 AM

I remember Earl Scheibs did them way back and they look like crap...Of course, what didn't from him......

ChevLoRay · 09-23-2007, 08:17 AM

The spray-on stuff had a rough texture, kinda like spray-on bed liners. The closest thing to it today would be the kits to do bed liners like you can buy from WalMart, etc......in case anyone is wanting to duplicate the look. Not me.

**Joesjunk** · 09-23-2007, 10:13 AM

I dont have any close up pics of it, and the truck is put away at my sisters right now. I have never liked it, but I have had the truck for 17 years and never changed it either! Heres an add for it,

Bishops Trucks · 09-23-2007, 10:43 AM

Almost like Rhino Lining a top.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-23-2007, 12:00 PM

I wonder if the drip rails on these trucks faired better than the "average" truck?

Longhorn Man · 09-23-2007, 01:56 PM

that's the advertisement I have too... I was thinking it was a 69, but it shows a 67/68.

72armyswbtruck · 09-24-2007, 03:56 AM

That is a pretty cool advertisement

09-21-2007, 11:41 PM	#1
franks72 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington DE Posts: 218	Factory vinyl top ? I was at the gas station filling up my 72 and this gentlemen came up to me and said I got one of these in my garage I asked what year and he said it was a 69 with a factory vinyl top, He manages the dealership next to the gas station and said he drives it to work sometimes and I should check it out.. Was a vinyl top offered on these trucks????

09-21-2007, 11:49 PM	#2
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09-22-2007, 12:01 AM	#3
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: Factory vinyl top ? Wow! If it is real get some pics of it and the spid sheet if you can. I would like to see it. Must have been real rare too.

09-22-2007, 12:04 AM	#4
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09-22-2007, 12:14 AM	#5
franks72 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington DE Posts: 218	Re: Factory vinyl top ? I'm going be looking in the lot . If I see it I will get lots of picks

09-22-2007, 12:31 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Factory vinyl top ? it wasn't actually vinal, it was basicly like undercoating sprayed on, looked just like vinal. Dealer installed, done in black or white.

09-22-2007, 01:06 AM	#7
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09-22-2007, 01:24 AM	#8
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09-22-2007, 07:43 AM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Factory vinyl top ? For all of you younger guys, vinyl tops on trucks were not common. With the proliferation of vinyl tops on everything, it was inevitable that trucks would be done. They were aftermarket. VW never offered them on Bugs, but plenty of them had one. It was a late '60's stying trick. The two-tone trim and drip rail trim would serve to finish the edge and help the trim shop with the finished look. There is no vinyl top option in my Dealer Sales Book for '69. In my opinion, they're as attractive as Porta-Walls on a Semi. I have seen several over the years, but never admired them. At this time in my life, they're interesting comments on the times we lived. I wouldn't have one....they deteriorate and cause rust underneath the vinyl. We don't need any additional rust sources. But it would be interesting to see it, if you get and post a picture. __________________ 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. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 09-22-2007 at 07:44 AM.

09-22-2007, 08:07 AM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Factory vinyl top ? that spray on vinyl was common back in the 60's if fact smokey showed up at daytona 1year and his car had a high tech spray on top and after a bit of testing nascar banned it cause it screwed up the air so bad that cars couldnt run in back of smokeys car cause the turbulance caused them to loose control the trucks ive seen it on were just butt ugly __________________ 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

09-22-2007, 05:48 PM	#11
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,691	Re: Factory vinyl top ? I do have a truck with a "spray on vinyl" top. It was dealer installed. Still wearing it original orange paint, some day the top and center will be white. 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

09-22-2007, 09:27 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Factory vinyl top ? Again, not an option, a dealer installed deal, so it will never be found on a SPID or build sheet. I DO however, have an add concerning this dated 1969 for a GMC dealership. It's real.

09-22-2007, 10:38 PM	#14
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09-23-2007, 01:51 AM	#17
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09-23-2007, 03:49 AM	#18
steveshow Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 81	Re: Factory vinyl top ? Joesjunk- Any close up pics of the top?

09-23-2007, 08:12 AM	#19
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09-23-2007, 08:17 AM	#20
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Factory vinyl top ? The spray-on stuff had a rough texture, kinda like spray-on bed liners. The closest thing to it today would be the kits to do bed liners like you can buy from WalMart, etc......in case anyone is wanting to duplicate the look. Not me. __________________ 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.

09-23-2007, 10:13 AM	#21
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,691	Re: Factory vinyl top ? I dont have any close up pics of it, and the truck is put away at my sisters right now. I have never liked it, but I have had the truck for 17 years and never changed it either! Heres an add for it, 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

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09-23-2007, 01:56 PM	#24
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09-24-2007, 03:56 AM	#25
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