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Rain City · 04-14-2009, 10:51 AM

"White Fiberglass canopy top for Chevy K5 Blazer - $10 (Portland)" http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/1119416539.html

I am really considering getting a canopy of some sort for my 1981 c10 , after I took a trip with 3 people and 2 dogs in the cab. Haha, and the glovebox wouldn't stay shut, so you can imagine how much fun THAT was.

Also, if this wouldn't fit - any other year/model Chevy or Fords that would???

jdurant · 04-14-2009, 11:21 AM

no

Prerunner1982 · 04-14-2009, 12:13 PM

What you need for a pickup is a camper shell, not a hard top from a convertible type vehicle.

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/1117380328.html

Rain City · 04-14-2009, 12:59 PM

OK Thanks, so Does the canopy have to be from a 81-87 for it to fit? That's my real question. Any other make/model/years that seem to be compatible or have worked for people in the past??

Manbearpig · 04-14-2009, 01:18 PM

Send it my way!

Rain City · 04-14-2009, 01:21 PM

The Wrig

Prerunner1982 · 04-14-2009, 01:35 PM

As long as the dimensions are the same then you should be fine, but you may find some tops are for specific vehicles, some arent. Measure the bed width over the top of the rails and have the sellers measure.
Yours seems to be a shortbed so you may have more trouble finding one as most seem to be for longbeds.

Rain City · 04-14-2009, 01:44 PM

Yes! I've been looking. So I measured 78 Long by 72 Wide... generally it's been a pain in the ass!

Prerunner1982 · 04-14-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain City

Yes! I've been looking. So I measured 78 Long by 72 Wide... generally it's been a pain in the ass!

I can imagine...

Driveway Dreams · 04-14-2009, 02:48 PM

you may be able to find a flat hard tonneau cover? I am not sure if that would fit your needs though. But its a thought.

Rain City · 04-14-2009, 05:21 PM

I'm emailing with this guy http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/1122148902.html

It's a perfect fit

I'm a little sad to be looking for a canopy, sort of takes away the 'trucky-ness'.

Prerunner1982 · 04-15-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain City

I'm emailing with this guy http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/1122148902.html

It's a perfect fit

I'm a little sad to be looking for a canopy, sort of takes away the 'trucky-ness'.

Well I hope you got it because that posting has been deleted from Craigslist.

Rain City · 04-15-2009, 10:52 AM

I did get it! Pics to come soon.

Prerunner1982 · 04-15-2009, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain City

I did get it! Pics to come soon.

Glad it worked out for you. Depending on the design they may not be the sportiest thing but they can come in handy, especially for larger items that you may not want to get wet. Also, i dont know if they still make them, but there was a "boot" that would go in place of the rear window and connect the cab to the camper so you could pass things through to the back or talk to the people in the back.. or let them have heat, etc.

hobsiscool · 04-16-2009, 01:28 PM

what size/brand camper would fit a 81 short stepside?

Prerunner1982 · 04-16-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hobsiscool

what size/brand camper would fit a 81 short stepside?

That will be even harder to find.. I usually only see the stepside campers on the 88+ trucks and I think they kinda look goofy because they are narrow and then gets wider to meet with the cab.

04-14-2009, 10:51 AM	#1
Rain City Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 32	Will this canopy fit? "White Fiberglass canopy top for Chevy K5 Blazer - $10 (Portland)" http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/1119416539.html I am really considering getting a canopy of some sort for my 1981 c10 , after I took a trip with 3 people and 2 dogs in the cab. Haha, and the glovebox wouldn't stay shut, so you can imagine how much fun THAT was. Also, if this wouldn't fit - any other year/model Chevy or Fords that would??? Last edited by Rain City; 04-14-2009 at 10:56 AM.

04-14-2009, 11:21 AM	#2
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: Will this canopy fit? no __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

04-14-2009, 12:13 PM	#3
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Will this canopy fit? What you need for a pickup is a camper shell, not a hard top from a convertible type vehicle. http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/1117380328.html __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

04-14-2009, 12:59 PM	#4
Rain City Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 32	Re: Will this canopy fit? OK Thanks, so Does the canopy have to be from a 81-87 for it to fit? That's my real question. Any other make/model/years that seem to be compatible or have worked for people in the past??

04-14-2009, 01:18 PM	#5
Manbearpig Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midland, Tx Posts: 418	Re: Will this canopy fit? Send it my way! __________________ 1972 GMC C10

04-14-2009, 01:21 PM	#6
Rain City Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 32	Re: Will this canopy fit? The Wrig

04-14-2009, 01:35 PM	#7
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Will this canopy fit? As long as the dimensions are the same then you should be fine, but you may find some tops are for specific vehicles, some arent. Measure the bed width over the top of the rails and have the sellers measure. Yours seems to be a shortbed so you may have more trouble finding one as most seem to be for longbeds. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

04-14-2009, 01:44 PM	#8
Rain City Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 32	Re: Will this canopy fit? Yes! I've been looking. So I measured 78 Long by 72 Wide... generally it's been a pain in the ass!

04-14-2009, 02:48 PM	#10
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Will this canopy fit? you may be able to find a flat hard tonneau cover? I am not sure if that would fit your needs though. But its a thought. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

04-14-2009, 05:21 PM	#11
Rain City Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 32	Re: Will this canopy fit? I'm emailing with this guy http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/1122148902.html It's a perfect fit I'm a little sad to be looking for a canopy, sort of takes away the 'trucky-ness'.

04-15-2009, 10:52 AM	#13
Rain City Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 32	Re: Will this canopy fit? I did get it! Pics to come soon.

04-16-2009, 01:28 PM	#15
hobsiscool Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 123	Re: Will this canopy fit? what size/brand camper would fit a 81 short stepside?



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