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CRRoy71 · 04-02-2003, 01:00 AM

Here's one

And another

And the future k-5'er

gchemist · 04-02-2003, 01:07 AM

VERY NICE!!! Was it made or did you buy the top from a catalogue.

CRRoy71 · 04-02-2003, 01:10 AM

I found it through the Coloradok5 offcamber store. It was made by what used to be Kayline, now it is STC.
They don't make it until you order it. That is why it took almost three weeks to get it.

Thanks

apstguy · 04-02-2003, 01:17 AM

Nice looking! Just keep it looking nice - plastic windows tend to yellow. Makes me wish I had a blazer though!

CRRoy71 · 04-02-2003, 01:22 AM

I am going to do my best to keep it from turning yellow, in the booklet I got with it they say to keep it sprayed down with "303 protectant"

Anybody know what that is, or where I can get it?
It is supposed to have a sunscreen in it.

Edit- Nevermind, I found it on the net.
Boy are they proud of that stuff, but I guess it is worth it if it does all that they say it does.

MSL · 04-02-2003, 02:43 AM

Nice looking.

79BIG10 · 04-02-2003, 03:35 AM

That does look good. Makes me wish I still had my 74 K-5 along with the 79.

Low87 · 04-02-2003, 10:01 AM

Looks good! That is a cool truck!

LOHRTBT · 04-02-2003, 10:23 AM

Hey that is very nice looking!

CRRoy71 · 04-02-2003, 11:38 AM

Thanks everyone, it makes it a lot more conveniant to take the top down. If it starts raining, just pull over and put the top up.
I couldn't do that with the hard top having to sit at the house.

**Captkaos** · 04-02-2003, 12:25 PM

Chris,
How do you like it? I am going to get one for mine hopefully for the Summer. Did you have to drill any holes? I wasn't sure since STC started back making them.

As for the 303 Protectant, I haven't used it on my windows, but I do use it on my top for my Jeep. I ONLY use Plexxus for the windows (get some, you will like it), and I have taken VERY good care of them, and they haven't yellowed or been severly scratched. I always roll them up in a soft towel when I take them out. They are 6 years old and compared to a friends that is 3 mine look new.

CRRoy71 · 04-02-2003, 03:53 PM

I love it, I got it out today and drove down the highway. 70 mph, and I didn't hear the first sign of any flapping. I though I would hear "some", but nothing. I don't even have to turn the radio up any louder than I usually do. Road noise is almost nothing!

It's funny when I am sitting at a red light, I notice that I can hear the vehicles around me a lot more, but once I start going, it gets quieter

It's pretty weird.

Oh yeah, if you don't want to drill any holes this is not the top you want. I had to drill a few holes going along each side of the bed, and about 3-4 along the top, and quite a few along the tailgate maybe 8.

I have a ton of pics of the install, if anyone wants to see.
It took longer 'cause I had to keep coming in and saving the pics on the puter.

**Captkaos** · 04-02-2003, 05:10 PM

You can email me the pics at chris.g.lucas@elpaso.com

It was the tailgate area that I didn't want to drill on, but I guess it depends on the quality, which sounds good.

Myride · 04-02-2003, 05:57 PM

Sweet like it

gmcbob · 04-02-2003, 07:24 PM

WOW chris, that looks great!! Good Job!

CRRoy71 · 04-03-2003, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captkaos
You can email me the pics at chris.g.lucas@elpaso.com

It was the tailgate area that I didn't want to drill on, but I guess it depends on the quality, which sounds good.

You have mail, at least I hope it made it.

04-02-2003, 01:00 AM	#1
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	Pics of new soft top Here's one And another And the future k-5'er __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

04-02-2003, 01:07 AM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	VERY NICE!!! Was it made or did you buy the top from a catalogue. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

04-02-2003, 01:10 AM	#3
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	I found it through the Coloradok5 offcamber store. It was made by what used to be Kayline, now it is STC. They don't make it until you order it. That is why it took almost three weeks to get it. Thanks __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

04-02-2003, 01:17 AM	#4
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Nice looking! Just keep it looking nice - plastic windows tend to yellow. Makes me wish I had a blazer though! __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

04-02-2003, 01:22 AM	#5
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	I am going to do my best to keep it from turning yellow, in the booklet I got with it they say to keep it sprayed down with "303 protectant" Anybody know what that is, or where I can get it? It is supposed to have a sunscreen in it. Edit- Nevermind, I found it on the net. Boy are they proud of that stuff, but I guess it is worth it if it does all that they say it does. __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L Last edited by CRRoy71; 04-02-2003 at 01:42 AM.

04-02-2003, 02:43 AM	#6
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	Nice looking.

04-02-2003, 03:35 AM	#7
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	That does look good. Makes me wish I still had my 74 K-5 along with the 79. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

04-02-2003, 10:01 AM	#8
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Looks good! That is a cool truck! __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

04-02-2003, 10:23 AM	#9
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Hey that is very nice looking! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

04-02-2003, 11:38 AM	#10
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	Thanks everyone, it makes it a lot more conveniant to take the top down. If it starts raining, just pull over and put the top up. I couldn't do that with the hard top having to sit at the house. __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

04-02-2003, 12:25 PM	#11
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Chris, How do you like it? I am going to get one for mine hopefully for the Summer. Did you have to drill any holes? I wasn't sure since STC started back making them. As for the 303 Protectant, I haven't used it on my windows, but I do use it on my top for my Jeep. I ONLY use Plexxus for the windows (get some, you will like it), and I have taken VERY good care of them, and they haven't yellowed or been severly scratched. I always roll them up in a soft towel when I take them out. They are 6 years old and compared to a friends that is 3 mine look new. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

04-02-2003, 03:53 PM	#12
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	I love it, I got it out today and drove down the highway. 70 mph, and I didn't hear the first sign of any flapping. I though I would hear "some", but nothing. I don't even have to turn the radio up any louder than I usually do. Road noise is almost nothing! It's funny when I am sitting at a red light, I notice that I can hear the vehicles around me a lot more, but once I start going, it gets quieter It's pretty weird. Oh yeah, if you don't want to drill any holes this is not the top you want. I had to drill a few holes going along each side of the bed, and about 3-4 along the top, and quite a few along the tailgate maybe 8. I have a ton of pics of the install, if anyone wants to see. It took longer 'cause I had to keep coming in and saving the pics on the puter. __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L Last edited by CRRoy71; 04-02-2003 at 03:56 PM.

04-02-2003, 05:10 PM	#13
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	You can email me the pics at chris.g.lucas@elpaso.com It was the tailgate area that I didn't want to drill on, but I guess it depends on the quality, which sounds good. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

04-02-2003, 05:57 PM	#14
Myride Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 292	Sweet like it

04-02-2003, 07:24 PM	#15
gmcbob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 57	WOW chris, that looks great!! Good Job! __________________ Bob 1978 GMC Sierra Classic K15 Shortbed, 350/350/NP203, 31's on Rally's, Restored to Stock Condition. Two-tone Russett Metallic / Buckskin. 1987 GMC Sierra Classic V1500, Longbed, 350 TBI, NP205, 33’s on Chrome Spoke with 4” Suspension Lift. Black. 2014 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax Crewcab



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