Yes another soft top thread - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jaybird2 · 12-01-2009, 02:55 PM

Actually this worked out pretty well. I had an old Kayline soft top from a previous Blazer, but no hardware. I contacted the guys in Colorado that are making soft tops for our Blazers and they were willing to sell me just the hardware kit. I knew it would take some adjustments but I was willing to make it work. As you can see there is still some work to be done. But I'm pretty happy with how it's going so far. Whata ya guys think?

Sacramento70 · 12-01-2009, 03:53 PM

is that a baja top. lookin good

**Yukon Jack** · 12-01-2009, 07:46 PM

Pretty cool that they were willing to do that for you - speaks well of the company.

Big J · 12-01-2009, 08:14 PM

Looks good. So whats the company info.? name, website, etc.

Firebirdjones · 12-02-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Big J

Looks good. So whats the company info.? name, website, etc.

I'll second that. Would like to have a soft top laying around if I ever get the gumption to remove that hardtop

tallhoedude · 12-02-2009, 12:55 PM

how much for just the hardware kit??

scoyote · 12-02-2009, 10:12 PM

the company is located in Boulder, CO (we won't hold that against them)

Website is: http://www.softopper.com/

I'm getting mine there too....very nice product.

Firebirdjones · 12-03-2009, 01:29 PM

Looks neat, but I'm not willing to drill a ton of holes in our Blazer for a million snaps. Wish it would have been designed to clamp on so you don't have to drill holes in rust free Arizona sheetmetal.
It also doesn't appear the side windows are removable, that would have been a nice feature that's easy to make, would be nice to keep the top portion on to keep the sun off the family in the back seat

I do however like how they are folding the back half down. Looks like it functions just like my wifes Jeep Rubicon soft top. And it does look good on the truck when completely installed, unlike some I have seen.

Jaybird2 · 12-03-2009, 04:26 PM

Sorry for not responding as I have been out of town. Thanks to scoyote for giving you the link. And yes they were excellent to deal with and very helpfull. I paid $350.00 for the hardware kit. Probably a little much, but it beats trying to fab the complete set up. I don't know how the Soft Topper attaches, but with the Kayline I only needed to drill holes for snaps in the tailgate. The top rail is a slide in, but the rail still needs to be attached the windsheild frame. I'll have to remove the rail when I want the hard top back on. The side snaps attach to the rail that comes with the kit.

clos69 · 12-03-2009, 04:36 PM

Jay, did you happen to get the instruction sheets with the new kit? I would like to fab one up...if you do.... can you scan and email them to me,thanks Carlos

Jaybird2 · 12-03-2009, 06:41 PM

No problem, the instructions are a little vague but I'll send you everything I have.

scoyote · 12-03-2009, 08:00 PM

Softopper actually makes a piece of hardware that screws to the windshield with 4 screws and that piece holds all of the snaps.

So, you only need to drill 4 holes instead of a couple dozen.

No matter what....some holes need to be drilled to hold the front down.

So far that has been the best option available that I have found.

Lots of ideas out there....but no practical solutions actually manufactured except this one.

That I'm aware of anyway.

12-01-2009, 02:55 PM	#1
Jaybird2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 59	Yes another soft top thread Actually this worked out pretty well. I had an old Kayline soft top from a previous Blazer, but no hardware. I contacted the guys in Colorado that are making soft tops for our Blazers and they were willing to sell me just the hardware kit. I knew it would take some adjustments but I was willing to make it work. As you can see there is still some work to be done. But I'm pretty happy with how it's going so far. Whata ya guys think? Attached Images __________________

12-01-2009, 03:53 PM	#2
Sacramento70 Blazer Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sacramento, ca Posts: 249	Re: Yes another soft top thread is that a baja top. lookin good __________________ 1970 Chevy blazer

12-01-2009, 07:46 PM	#3
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12-01-2009, 08:14 PM	#4
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12-02-2009, 12:55 PM	#6
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12-02-2009, 10:12 PM	#7
scoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the shores of Bull Shoals, AR Posts: 509	Re: Yes another soft top thread the company is located in Boulder, CO (we won't hold that against them) Website is: http://www.softopper.com/ I'm getting mine there too....very nice product. __________________ 1972 Blazer - Bronco Orange - In the werks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323444 1991 F250 - Hunting truck w/ Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front and rear winches .... and more.... 1997 Grand Cherokee - fun jeep - Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front winch, 411 gears, lots of lights ;-) 2004 Hot Rod DuraMax - Dnyo'd at the wheels with 525 HP and 1100 lbs torque.....mustang killer.

12-03-2009, 01:29 PM	#8
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: Yes another soft top thread Looks neat, but I'm not willing to drill a ton of holes in our Blazer for a million snaps. Wish it would have been designed to clamp on so you don't have to drill holes in rust free Arizona sheetmetal. It also doesn't appear the side windows are removable, that would have been a nice feature that's easy to make, would be nice to keep the top portion on to keep the sun off the family in the back seat I do however like how they are folding the back half down. Looks like it functions just like my wifes Jeep Rubicon soft top. And it does look good on the truck when completely installed, unlike some I have seen.

12-03-2009, 04:26 PM	#9
Jaybird2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 59	Re: Yes another soft top thread Sorry for not responding as I have been out of town. Thanks to scoyote for giving you the link. And yes they were excellent to deal with and very helpfull. I paid $350.00 for the hardware kit. Probably a little much, but it beats trying to fab the complete set up. I don't know how the Soft Topper attaches, but with the Kayline I only needed to drill holes for snaps in the tailgate. The top rail is a slide in, but the rail still needs to be attached the windsheild frame. I'll have to remove the rail when I want the hard top back on. The side snaps attach to the rail that comes with the kit. __________________

12-03-2009, 04:36 PM	#10
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: Yes another soft top thread Jay, did you happen to get the instruction sheets with the new kit? I would like to fab one up...if you do.... can you scan and email them to me,thanks Carlos __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

12-03-2009, 06:41 PM	#11
Jaybird2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 59	Re: Yes another soft top thread No problem, the instructions are a little vague but I'll send you everything I have. __________________

12-03-2009, 08:00 PM	#12
scoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the shores of Bull Shoals, AR Posts: 509	Re: Yes another soft top thread Softopper actually makes a piece of hardware that screws to the windshield with 4 screws and that piece holds all of the snaps. So, you only need to drill 4 holes instead of a couple dozen. No matter what....some holes need to be drilled to hold the front down. So far that has been the best option available that I have found. Lots of ideas out there....but no practical solutions actually manufactured except this one. That I'm aware of anyway. __________________ 1972 Blazer - Bronco Orange - In the werks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323444 1991 F250 - Hunting truck w/ Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front and rear winches .... and more.... 1997 Grand Cherokee - fun jeep - Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front winch, 411 gears, lots of lights ;-) 2004 Hot Rod DuraMax - Dnyo'd at the wheels with 525 HP and 1100 lbs torque.....mustang killer.



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