69 -72 Blazer Half Top production thoughts? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Jurassic-1** · 03-21-2010, 06:43 PM

I am in the process of getting all the plans and information on one of the original manufactures of the half top. I have the mold to try them. I am waiting for the plans for the steel reinforcments and technical information.I am wondering how interested people would be in getting one. We would need further information on production cost and firm up a selling price. I am looking for feedback about the idea. Thanks

msgross · 03-21-2010, 06:48 PM

I think that you would have a big market for them...

Be even cooler if you could combine it with a hinged hard tonneau cover too...

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-22-2010, 05:43 AM

I have a '72 K/5 project that wants a half-top.

msgross · 03-22-2010, 05:48 AM

i'm gonna move this to the blazer section for more coverage... I also updated the title... Just be sure that before you start taking orders or running the business that you check out our vendor sales accounts, they give you a lot more privelages and ad options...

**Jurassic-1** · 03-22-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

i'm gonna move this to the blazer section for more coverage... I also updated the title... Just be sure that before you start taking orders or running the business that you check out our vendor sales accounts, they give you a lot more privelages and ad options...

Thanks, I am hoping to get the manuals by next week. I am hoping we can make them at a reasonable cost. We also have the 73 - 76 tops. I will keep everyone updated if we can get it going.

OARNGESI · 03-22-2010, 06:37 AM

Id be interested depending cost

**lks dcvn** · 03-22-2010, 08:21 AM

Curious to hear where this goes...keep us posted.

**Jurassic-1** · 03-22-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Id be interested depending cost

I will keep you posted. Thanks

soverstreet · 03-22-2010, 08:37 AM

i am interstedin the bulkhead. i already have the half top, just no bulkhead

**Jurassic-1** · 03-22-2010, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by soverstreet

i am interstedin the bulkhead. i already have the half top, just no bulkhead

I am getting those dimensions with the notebook. I will keep you posted.

Twisted78SS · 03-22-2010, 12:11 PM

I have a buddy who has a factory half top and bulkhead, I think he would let me take measurements if needed..

Looking forward to seeing where this goes..

bouncytruck · 03-22-2010, 12:38 PM

There has been at least two companies in recent years that have tried manufacturing half tops. One called Compudyne (out of business) and http://www.myrodshop.com/blazer.html or http://sexyhalftop.com/.

I have not read about a single board member who has purchased either tops. I think they are/where selling around $1000, but I have never looked into them.

**lks dcvn** · 03-22-2010, 01:50 PM

I think if you can price them below/near the soft top cost - you might do well since nobody likes to drill holes into their rigs if they can avoid it.

1 bad k5 · 03-23-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

There has been at least two companies in recent years that have tried manufacturing half tops. One called Compudyne (out of business) and http://www.myrodshop.com/blazer.html or http://sexyhalftop.com/.

I have not read about a single board member who has purchased either tops. I think they are/where selling around $1000, but I have never looked into them.

I would be interested. This place never answers the phone and doesn't respond to emails.

DC Truck Parts · 03-22-2010, 02:01 PM

I'm the one with a bulk head I'll take measurements no problem

Yell'r69 · 03-23-2010, 01:54 AM

I am interested if will it will work with a rollbar.

american revolution · 03-23-2010, 02:12 AM

i would be interested in one depending on cost, shipping and quality

ssean · 03-23-2010, 03:41 AM

It would be nice to have a real one. Count me in if the price is right/reasonable [300-400 grnbks], 1/2 cabs are

**Jurassic-1** · 03-23-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Yell'r69

I am interested if will it will work with a rollbar.

It fits if the rollbar is far enough back. I moved my bar about 3" back.

orangek5 · 03-23-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Yell'r69

I am interested if will it will work with a rollbar.

If it the same as the mtp Half Cab then it will fit with a smittybilt roll bar no problems.

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budder71 · 03-24-2010, 09:27 AM

I am 100% in !!!! just let me know when they are ready....

**amcgeh01** · 03-24-2010, 07:20 PM

Subscribed.. I will follow along and see how everything develops and if the price is right, then I would be interested..

Dasani · 03-25-2010, 10:04 PM

I have a '72 2wd CST Blazer, if you go to production I'll take one, if I don’t need to take a second on the house!

Dasani

orangek5 · 03-27-2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dasani

I have a '72 2wd CST Blazer, if you go to production I'll take one, if I don’t need to take a second on the house!

Dasani

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TX72K5 · 06-13-2010, 02:59 AM

I would be interested if it came with the wall to the floor. Mike

03-21-2010, 06:43 PM	#1
Jurassic-1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New River Arizona Posts: 1,180	69 -72 Blazer Half Top production thoughts? I am in the process of getting all the plans and information on one of the original manufactures of the half top. I have the mold to try them. I am waiting for the plans for the steel reinforcments and technical information.I am wondering how interested people would be in getting one. We would need further information on production cost and firm up a selling price. I am looking for feedback about the idea. Thanks

03-21-2010, 06:48 PM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 69 -72 Blazer Half Tops I think that you would have a big market for them... Be even cooler if you could combine it with a hinged hard tonneau cover too... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 03-21-2010 at 06:48 PM.

03-22-2010, 05:43 AM	#3
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,505	Re: 69 -72 Blazer Half Tops I have a '72 K/5 project that wants a half-top. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

03-22-2010, 05:48 AM	#4
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 69 -72 Blazer Half Tops i'm gonna move this to the blazer section for more coverage... I also updated the title... Just be sure that before you start taking orders or running the business that you check out our vendor sales accounts, they give you a lot more privelages and ad options... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 03-22-2010 at 05:50 AM.

03-22-2010, 06:37 AM	#6
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: 69 -72 Blazer Half Top production thoughts? Id be interested depending cost __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-22-2010, 08:21 AM	#7
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: 69 -72 Blazer Half Top production thoughts? Curious to hear where this goes...keep us posted.

03-22-2010, 08:37 AM	#9
soverstreet Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: houston, texas Posts: 12	Re: 69 -72 Blazer Half Top production thoughts? i am interstedin the bulkhead. i already have the half top, just no bulkhead

03-22-2010, 12:11 PM	#11
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: 69 -72 Blazer Half Top production thoughts? I have a buddy who has a factory half top and bulkhead, I think he would let me take measurements if needed.. Looking forward to seeing where this goes.. __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

03-22-2010, 12:38 PM	#12
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: 69 -72 Blazer Half Top production thoughts? There has been at least two companies in recent years that have tried manufacturing half tops. One called Compudyne (out of business) and http://www.myrodshop.com/blazer.html or http://sexyhalftop.com/. I have not read about a single board member who has purchased either tops. I think they are/where selling around $1000, but I have never looked into them. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-22-2010, 01:50 PM	#13
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: 69 -72 Blazer Half Top production thoughts? I think if you can price them below/near the soft top cost - you might do well since nobody likes to drill holes into their rigs if they can avoid it.

03-22-2010, 02:01 PM	#15
DC Truck Parts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 22	Re: 69 -72 Blazer Half Top production thoughts? I'm the one with a bulk head I'll take measurements no problem

03-23-2010, 01:54 AM	#16
Yell'r69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Willoughby, OH Posts: 90	Re: 69 -72 Blazer Half Top production thoughts? I am interested if will it will work with a rollbar. __________________ '72 Blazer 4X4 '69 GMC LWB 350/TH350 2WD (SOLD) '89 Mustang 5.0 LX Ragtop '02 Jeep Liberty 4X4 - Wife's '00 Taurus Wagon - gets me to work and hauls a load of crap

03-23-2010, 02:12 AM	#17
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03-24-2010, 09:27 AM	#21
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03-24-2010, 07:20 PM	#22
amcgeh01 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 206	Re: 69 -72 Blazer Half Top production thoughts? Subscribed.. I will follow along and see how everything develops and if the price is right, then I would be interested.. __________________ ******************************************** In-work on my 5.3L/4L65E/NP208 case conversion into a 1972 GMC JImmy 4x4... Not as simple as it looks folks..

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Dasani Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Havelock, NC. Posts: 497	Re: 69 -72 Blazer Half Top production thoughts? I have a '72 2wd CST Blazer, if you go to production I'll take one, if I don’t need to take a second on the house! Dasani

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