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**blownz** · 01-08-2013, 07:07 PM

Who is still running topless? I live in Annapolis Md and it has been a mild winter so far. I have not be able to assemble a couple buddies to help put the top back on. Thinking of leaving it off! I am lucky and have been able to keep under cover, plus it is suppose to be in the upper 50's over the weekend.

**truckster** · 01-08-2013, 08:40 PM

That's a nice looking truck.

I would love to be able to run topless, but with almost two feet of snow between Christmas and New Year's, and with overnight lows hovering close to zero and highs struggling to hit the 20s, it's been a little rough around here lately.

RustyBucket · 01-09-2013, 08:48 AM

No top here in central Fl. Blasted around Sunday afternoon for a couple of hrs..
Low to mid 70's. Tshirt, shorts, flip-flops. There's an industrial area near the airport here which is deserted on Sundays & holidays. Good place to burn tire and make noise.

SamMargritz00 · 01-09-2013, 11:26 AM

on account my top is STILL not finished, I have no choice but to go topless

SACRAMENTO 71 · 01-09-2013, 12:58 PM

I just spent a week in Easton, MD and Blownz your a crazy B**T**D if you drive your blazer around now!!

Great looking Blazer!!

OldCreek · 01-09-2013, 02:18 PM

When I fixed up this K/5 I told myself I would not put the top back on...ever. I still haven't, although I still own the top. It precludes me from driving when it rains and I avoid driving when it's cold, at night, etc.

But, I remember when I had a 4Runner and never wanted to hassle with taking the top off and, therefor, it was almost never off...

Besides, removing and installing the top almost always involves scratching the paint...

RLONG · 01-09-2013, 11:28 PM

Ben off 3 yrs not much winter here still some good days in winter to drive.

Blazer383 · 01-12-2013, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RustyBucket

No top here in central Fl. Blasted around Sunday afternoon for a couple of hrs..
Low to mid 70's. Tshirt, shorts, flip-flops. There's an industrial area near the airport here which is deserted on Sundays & holidays. Good place to burn tire and make noise.

I would be doing the same as you but I can't lift it off by myself.

**truckster** · 01-12-2013, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Blazer383

I would be doing the same as you but I can't lift it off by myself.

I was in Deltona last July. If only I had known...

RustyBucket · 01-12-2013, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Blazer383

I would be doing the same as you but I can't lift it off by myself.

I'd help you lift it off.. but I'm old n' puny. Heavy "bastids" ain't no fun for two guys. I made a hoist with a cheap electric winch from HARBOR FREIGHT. Don't use it much. I've had the Blazer for a year and a half and only had the top on it for about 3 weeks right after I bought it. It's a fair weather toy.
I'm thinking about going to the Canal St. show in New Smyrna today, weather's supposed to be nice. About 30mi. from you in Deltona and about the same for me. Nice show with a lot of interesting stuff. My only complaint is that you have to get there about noon to get a decent parking space.

Erik V · 01-12-2013, 01:06 PM

Decided to take my dogs up to the mountains by my house on New Years Day.

Turned out great other than a brisk wind. Went up with the top up, took it down on the way back-and now it sits in my garage waiting for some snow to fall in town (probably wont happen).

Of course now that its so cold out, I doubt the top will stretch enough to go back up anyways unless I crank the heat up in the garage. So I'll just leave it off until absolutely necessary.

Erik

Blazer383 · 01-12-2013, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyBucket

I'd help you lift it off.. but I'm old n' puny. Heavy "bastids" ain't no fun for two guys. I made a hoist with a cheap electric winch from HARBOR FREIGHT. Don't use it much. I've had the Blazer for a year and a half and only had the top on it for about 3 weeks right after I bought it. It's a fair weather toy.
I'm thinking about going to the Canal St. show in New Smyrna today, weather's supposed to be nice. About 30mi. from you in Deltona and about the same for me. Nice show with a lot of interesting stuff. My only complaint is that you have to get there about noon to get a decent parking space.

I would have went to the Canal St. show but I have to work 11:00am-12:00am.

Truckman73 · 01-13-2013, 05:19 PM

28 degrees in temecula this morning...it was a refreshing ride to work!
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**blownz** · 01-13-2013, 06:59 PM

That is what they make gloves for!

Erik V · 01-13-2013, 11:23 PM

I needed to rearrange my garage tonight, so I decided the soft top needed to go back up. Anyone else love fighting that process when its below 30 degrees out? Took over an hour of idling with the heater cranked, and then lots of foul words and very sore thumbs to get all the snaps finally in place.

Erik

RustyBucket · 01-14-2013, 02:29 AM

I did put the little soft top on a couple of months ago when it was really rainy. BIG PITA to put on and I think it's ugly.... does keep some rain out though.

**blownz** · 01-20-2013, 09:58 AM

I finally rounded enough help to put the top back on. I also installed the spare tire rack that I got from Tom at Pro Trucks. I did drive the K5 around all day yesterday before we put the top on. It was a great day.

TexasJimmy · 01-21-2013, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RLONG

Ben off 3 yrs not much winter here still some good days in winter to drive.

Ditto. I enjoyed the weather this last weekend.

Nice looking ride!
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CTENTA1 · 01-21-2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Truckman73

28 degrees in temecula this morning...it was a refreshing ride to work!
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Thats crazy!!!
Lol

My3Sons! · 02-01-2013, 08:49 PM

Had a great spin around town today. Being in Seattle area, it's been raining for what seems like 2 months straight, finally a little sun peaked through. Still needed gloves and heavy coat but totally worth it! Stopped at the bank drive through, had to get out to get to the cash machine, guy behind me yells out...."sweet ride, light it up on the way out!".....made me laugh.

Bouncy......hope you got out today as well!

Erik V · 02-01-2013, 09:37 PM

I had a small electrical fire a couple weekends ago due to a 35 year old POWERED wire that was once hooked up to a rear mounted electric fuel pump. Now my tach doesnt work, dash/dome lights only work with the key on, and I cant find any dead fuses.

Once I sort this out, top comes back off for some driving fun. Maybe I'll get around to it tomorrow.

Erik

RustyBucket · 02-02-2013, 10:09 AM

Here's a link to some pictures from our club's show last Saturday in Titusville Fl. The last two pictures are looking eastward across Indian river at Kennedy Space Center. About half of our members are "SNOWBIRDS", they show up after Thanksgiving and go back up north around April.
http://www.tim13.com/Carshows/2013/001Dogs/index.htm

jbristo67 · 02-03-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyBucket

I did put the little soft top on a couple of months ago when it was really rainy. BIG PITA to put on and I think it's ugly.... does keep some rain out though.

That's such a sweet ride.
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Bishops Trucks · 02-03-2013, 02:36 PM

According to that groundrat, it's going to be turning spring soon. No need to put the top back on.

RustyBucket · 02-03-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jbristo67

That's such a sweet ride.
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Thanks, I bought it off the classified on this site about a year and a half ago. I've put about 6,000mi. on it and run it HARD every chance I get. It has been a pleasure w/very few problems. I still want a half top for it, mainly for the A/C when it's hot.

01-08-2013, 07:07 PM	#1
blownz Active Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 183	Who is still Topless? Who is still running topless? I live in Annapolis Md and it has been a mild winter so far. I have not be able to assemble a couple buddies to help put the top back on. Thinking of leaving it off! I am lucky and have been able to keep under cover, plus it is suppose to be in the upper 50's over the weekend. Attached Images

01-08-2013, 08:40 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Who is still Topless? That's a nice looking truck. I would love to be able to run topless, but with almost two feet of snow between Christmas and New Year's, and with overnight lows hovering close to zero and highs struggling to hit the 20s, it's been a little rough around here lately.

01-09-2013, 08:48 AM	#3
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,055	Re: Who is still Topless? No top here in central Fl. Blasted around Sunday afternoon for a couple of hrs.. Low to mid 70's. Tshirt, shorts, flip-flops. There's an industrial area near the airport here which is deserted on Sundays & holidays. Good place to burn tire and make noise. __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

01-09-2013, 11:26 AM	#4
SamMargritz00 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hershey, Nebraska Posts: 319	Re: Who is still Topless? on account my top is STILL not finished, I have no choice but to go topless __________________ Blazer Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483399

01-09-2013, 12:58 PM	#5
SACRAMENTO 71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 242	Re: Who is still Topless? I just spent a week in Easton, MD and Blownz your a crazy BTD if you drive your blazer around now!! Great looking Blazer!! __________________ 68 C10 SWB W/ 72 FRONT CLIP 343SB TH400 64 C10 SWB 406SB TH400 74 SUBURBAN 454BB TH400 78 K10 SWB 350 TH350 6" ON 35" BFG MUD 71 K5 350 W/ TBI 700R4 6" ON 38" BFG MUD 00 K3500 DRW BIG BLOCK "DRINKING PRBLM"

01-09-2013, 02:18 PM	#6
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: Who is still Topless? When I fixed up this K/5 I told myself I would not put the top back on...ever. I still haven't, although I still own the top. It precludes me from driving when it rains and I avoid driving when it's cold, at night, etc. But, I remember when I had a 4Runner and never wanted to hassle with taking the top off and, therefor, it was almost never off... Besides, removing and installing the top almost always involves scratching the paint... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

01-09-2013, 11:28 PM	#7
RLONG Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BROOKELAND,TX Posts: 228	Re: Who is still Topless? Ben off 3 yrs not much winter here still some good days in winter to drive. Attached Images

01-12-2013, 01:06 PM	#11
Erik V Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 174	Re: Who is still Topless? Decided to take my dogs up to the mountains by my house on New Years Day. Turned out great other than a brisk wind. Went up with the top up, took it down on the way back-and now it sits in my garage waiting for some snow to fall in town (probably wont happen). Of course now that its so cold out, I doubt the top will stretch enough to go back up anyways unless I crank the heat up in the garage. So I'll just leave it off until absolutely necessary. Erik

01-13-2013, 05:19 PM	#13
Truckman73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 30	Re: Who is still Topless? 28 degrees in temecula this morning...it was a refreshing ride to work! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ J. Milligan 1972 GMC Jimmy 1955 Willys PU 1959 Willys PU

01-13-2013, 06:59 PM	#14
blownz Active Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 183	Re: Who is still Topless? That is what they make gloves for!

01-13-2013, 11:23 PM	#15
Erik V Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 174	Re: Who is still Topless? I needed to rearrange my garage tonight, so I decided the soft top needed to go back up. Anyone else love fighting that process when its below 30 degrees out? Took over an hour of idling with the heater cranked, and then lots of foul words and very sore thumbs to get all the snaps finally in place. Erik

01-14-2013, 02:29 AM	#16
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,055	Re: Who is still Topless? I did put the little soft top on a couple of months ago when it was really rainy. BIG PITA to put on and I think it's ugly.... does keep some rain out though. Attached Images __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

01-20-2013, 09:58 AM	#17
blownz Active Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 183	Re: Who is still Topless? I finally rounded enough help to put the top back on. I also installed the spare tire rack that I got from Tom at Pro Trucks. I did drive the K5 around all day yesterday before we put the top on. It was a great day. Attached Images

02-01-2013, 08:49 PM	#20
My3Sons! Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 126	Re: Who is still Topless? Had a great spin around town today. Being in Seattle area, it's been raining for what seems like 2 months straight, finally a little sun peaked through. Still needed gloves and heavy coat but totally worth it! Stopped at the bank drive through, had to get out to get to the cash machine, guy behind me yells out...."sweet ride, light it up on the way out!".....made me laugh. Bouncy......hope you got out today as well!

02-01-2013, 09:37 PM	#21
Erik V Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 174	Re: Who is still Topless? I had a small electrical fire a couple weekends ago due to a 35 year old POWERED wire that was once hooked up to a rear mounted electric fuel pump. Now my tach doesnt work, dash/dome lights only work with the key on, and I cant find any dead fuses. Once I sort this out, top comes back off for some driving fun. Maybe I'll get around to it tomorrow. Erik



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02-02-2013, 10:09 AM	#22
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,055	Re: Who is still Topless? Here's a link to some pictures from our club's show last Saturday in Titusville Fl. The last two pictures are looking eastward across Indian river at Kennedy Space Center. About half of our members are "SNOWBIRDS", they show up after Thanksgiving and go back up north around April. http://www.tim13.com/Carshows/2013/001Dogs/index.htm __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

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