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doo142 · 12-22-2014, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Thanks for asking but I have no idea. Maybe the top warmed to room temperature then folded? Do the hoops break down smaller (that would help reduce the box size).

Bows come apart, i can get it warm before folding. I'll be in touch!!

**DeadheadNM** · 12-22-2014, 09:59 PM

Sounds good - thanks

doo142 · 12-23-2014, 04:32 PM

Ups was $113, do you have a grey hound? Is it going to a residence?

**DeadheadNM** · 12-23-2014, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by doo142

Ups was $113, do you have a grey hound? Is it going to a residence?

Greyhound in Kalispell and can provide a business address to ship to if either would save $$.

doo142 · 12-24-2014, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Greyhound in Kalispell and can provide a business address to ship to if either would save $$.

I'll check both, thanks

doo142 · 12-24-2014, 11:14 AM

Looks like greyhound will be $60 , that's more like it!! Let me know

**DeadheadNM** · 12-24-2014, 04:28 PM

Better, I'm game at that cost - post pics once the brackets arrive. Thanks, Pete

doo142 · 12-24-2014, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Better, I'm game at that cost - post pics once the brackets arrive. Thanks, Pete

Nuttin today, I'll let ya know

**special-K** · 12-25-2014, 09:27 AM

A little late in the game, but here's a (very old) picture of a Bestop installed:

Inspiration, if nothing else.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-25-2014, 12:31 PM

Thanks Tim - I like the topless but protected option especially if I venture into Glacier Park onto the Going to the Sun Road. I'd aim to use one of those fiberglass header panels a member was making to avoid drilling any holes on the windshield frame.

doo142 · 12-26-2014, 07:47 PM

Received brackets for windshield and bed rail

doo142 · 12-26-2014, 07:49 PM

Pic

**DeadheadNM** · 12-26-2014, 08:04 PM

That was quick - if all complete send PM with payment details. Can you check the undersurface of the vinyl for any damage to the portions that secure to the frame? Just want to avoind any surprises. Thanks, Pete

doo142 · 12-26-2014, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

That was quick - if all complete send PM with payment details. Can you check the undersurface of the vinyl for any damage to the portions that secure to the frame? Just want to avoind any surprises. Thanks, Pete

The vinyl looks very nice in and out, the zippers and snaps look great . There is one snap that separated , looked like weak krimp from new. Stitching looks great also. Only downer is windows. No surprises guarentee, send it back for refund. It is nice and I've tried to describe it well.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-26-2014, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by doo142

The vinyl looks very nice in and out, the zippers and snaps look great . There is one snap that separated , looked like weak krimp from new. Stitching looks great also. Only downer is windows. No surprises guarentee, send it back for refund. It is nice and I've tried to describe it well.

Thank you. I'm assuming I can get the windows replaced by an upholsterer just like that in a convertible top. Some elbow grease, new windows and back in use for a while. PM when poss. Pete

doo142 · 12-26-2014, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Thank you. I'm assuming I can get the windows replaced by an upholsterer just like that in a convertible top. Some elbow grease, new windows and back in use for a while. PM when poss. Pete

That's exactly it , or safari style with no plastic showing!! My grampa did trim work, he did the windows in jeeps quite often so I'm sure it should not be difficult to find a shop to do it

12-22-2014, 09:59 PM	#27
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: Best top soft top Sounds good - thanks __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-23-2014, 04:32 PM	#28
doo142 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bristol,In. Posts: 1,118	Re: Best top soft top Ups was $113, do you have a grey hound? Is it going to a residence?

12-24-2014, 11:14 AM	#31
doo142 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bristol,In. Posts: 1,118	Re: Best top soft top Looks like greyhound will be $60 , that's more like it!! Let me know

12-24-2014, 04:28 PM	#32
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: Best top soft top Better, I'm game at that cost - post pics once the brackets arrive. Thanks, Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-25-2014, 09:27 AM	#34
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Best top soft top A little late in the game, but here's a (very old) picture of a Bestop installed: Inspiration, if nothing else. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-25-2014, 12:31 PM	#35
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: Best top soft top Thanks Tim - I like the topless but protected option especially if I venture into Glacier Park onto the Going to the Sun Road. I'd aim to use one of those fiberglass header panels a member was making to avoid drilling any holes on the windshield frame. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-26-2014, 07:47 PM	#36
doo142 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bristol,In. Posts: 1,118	Re: Best top soft top Received brackets for windshield and bed rail Attached Images

12-26-2014, 07:49 PM	#37
doo142 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bristol,In. Posts: 1,118	Re: Best top soft top Pic Attached Images

12-26-2014, 08:04 PM	#38
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: Best top soft top That was quick - if all complete send PM with payment details. Can you check the undersurface of the vinyl for any damage to the portions that secure to the frame? Just want to avoind any surprises. Thanks, Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

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