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bama51 · 11-12-2007, 10:55 AM

Question for those who have installed soft tops with snaps on the windshield frame. Can you still install the hard top? Will it fit over the snaps tightly? Any other options or suggestions for installing the soft top without drilling?

bouncytruck · 11-12-2007, 03:58 PM

You use the screw in type of snaps and remove them before you put the hard top back on.

fun in dirt · 11-14-2007, 01:43 PM

I don't take the screws out before putting on the hardtop and never noticed a problem with the fit...but maybe that's because everything else has a problem

k5keith · 11-14-2007, 07:15 PM

I never take the snap halves off to put my hard top on either.and no leaks. at least not there.

vtblazer · 11-15-2007, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bama51

Question for those who have installed soft tops with snaps on the windshield frame. Can you still install the hard top? Will it fit over the snaps tightly? Any other options or suggestions for installing the soft top without drilling?

Yes, the hard top will still fit correctly.

For a couple years when I drove mine as a daily, I would remove the snaps and silicone each screw hole thinking it would make a difference...

bouncytruck · 11-15-2007, 11:20 AM

VT, I've been doing the same thing. I guess I've been wasting my time.

bama51 · 11-15-2007, 11:51 AM

Cool, Thanks!

vtblazer · 11-15-2007, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

VT, I've been doing the same thing. I guess I've been wasting my time.

I dunno, can't hurt.

I'd still be doing it most likely if I were driving one year 'round.

ecameron87 · 11-16-2007, 08:29 AM

I must be the only one that has problems with the buttons interfering with the hard top. I get a nice gap at the windshield with the hard top on and the buttons in. I have to remove them for a good fit. I am sure that a lot of it has to do with where you place them.

**Thealien** · 11-16-2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ecameron87

I must be the only one that has problems with the buttons interfering with the hard top. I get a nice gap at the windshield with the hard top on and the buttons in. I have to remove them for a good fit. I am sure that a lot of it has to do with where you place them.

Do you have a bikini top that you just installed the snaps or is it a best top/kayline that you put the snaps in according to the instructions?

11-12-2007, 10:55 AM	#1
bama51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 140	Installing bikini top w/ snaps Question for those who have installed soft tops with snaps on the windshield frame. Can you still install the hard top? Will it fit over the snaps tightly? Any other options or suggestions for installing the soft top without drilling?

11-12-2007, 03:58 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Installing bikini top w/ snaps You use the screw in type of snaps and remove them before you put the hard top back on. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-14-2007, 01:43 PM	#3
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,122	Re: Installing bikini top w/ snaps I don't take the screws out before putting on the hardtop and never noticed a problem with the fit...but maybe that's because everything else has a problem __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" [B]'85 C10 [B] "Corpse" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & 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

11-14-2007, 07:15 PM	#4
k5keith Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 38	Re: Installing bikini top w/ snaps I never take the snap halves off to put my hard top on either.and no leaks. at least not there.

11-15-2007, 11:20 AM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Installing bikini top w/ snaps VT, I've been doing the same thing. I guess I've been wasting my time. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-15-2007, 11:51 AM	#7
bama51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 140	Re: Installing bikini top w/ snaps Cool, Thanks!

11-16-2007, 08:29 AM	#9
ecameron87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 44	Re: Installing bikini top w/ snaps I must be the only one that has problems with the buttons interfering with the hard top. I get a nice gap at the windshield with the hard top on and the buttons in. I have to remove them for a good fit. I am sure that a lot of it has to do with where you place them.



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