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old man jimmy · 10-02-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutiny

haha I knew it wasn't technically a trazer.. but thats the best I could use to describe it. I didn't realize they were a factory option either? Is there a company that makes just the bulkhead? Apparently sexyhalftop is going to start producing them too

Poor guy probably didn't know what a can of worms he opened up with that one little sentence about factory option.

**jaros44sr** · 10-03-2009, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by old man jimmy

Poor guy probably didn't know what a can of worms he opened up with that one little sentence about factory option.

So then, my 1/2 top is a dealer installed option or a period correct aftermarket part? It does have a MTC serial number. Could it be listed on the SPID

old man jimmy · 10-03-2009, 09:32 PM

The way I read this whole discussion is, the half top was an aftermarket part, that could be ordered with the truck, which would qualify for a dealer install. But as far as who installed it, I think only the guy who did it knows. It could have been put on years after the truck was built, by anybody. If your spid don't list any top at all, I would guess it was ordered without the top and put on at the dealer. Do you know if your radio antenna is original? That's one way you could tell if it was a special ordered truck or off the lot. They used to ship them to the dealers without a radio, and when someone bought it and wanted a radio, they put it in at the dealer, and used a telescoping antenna. If it was ordered with the radio, it was intalled at the factory with a one piece stainless antenna. Sorry 44 but I think it all boils down to just a guess.

**jaros44sr** · 10-04-2009, 08:58 AM

Good info., thanks for clearing that up...I think

**special-K** · 10-04-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

a)I have only installed it one time, so it should be gettin' easier as I install and remove it several times. Just thought it would be easier for me to install then that bigarse full hardtop. I have installed studs, so it should drop into place every time now, but that latch mechanism would be sweet!

b)Look at all those smiley faces

a)I was talking about the ratchet strap making it hard to get in.

b)Hey,we`re allowed 10!

**jaros44sr** · 10-04-2009, 09:50 AM

The ratchet strap was to pull the windshield, I thought I had alignment issues, but the more I looked I found out the floor was to high. Once I hung from the drip rail the top dropped into place, but I will admit getting the three bolts into the visor mount was abit of a task...

Looks like you used up your quota

**special-K** · 10-04-2009, 07:35 PM

Not exactly...well yeah.but,one was your`s so I could only post 9.

and

Now That I`ve got that out of my system...

It`s a challenge and you conquered it.I`ve never done floor work in a K/5.But,I can imagine.

10-03-2009, 09:32 PM	#28
old man jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: texas Posts: 329	Re: Trazer Cap? The way I read this whole discussion is, the half top was an aftermarket part, that could be ordered with the truck, which would qualify for a dealer install. But as far as who installed it, I think only the guy who did it knows. It could have been put on years after the truck was built, by anybody. If your spid don't list any top at all, I would guess it was ordered without the top and put on at the dealer. Do you know if your radio antenna is original? That's one way you could tell if it was a special ordered truck or off the lot. They used to ship them to the dealers without a radio, and when someone bought it and wanted a radio, they put it in at the dealer, and used a telescoping antenna. If it was ordered with the radio, it was intalled at the factory with a one piece stainless antenna. Sorry 44 but I think it all boils down to just a guess.

10-04-2009, 08:58 AM	#29
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: Trazer Cap? Good info., thanks for clearing that up...I think __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 10-04-2009 at 08:59 AM.

10-04-2009, 09:50 AM	#31
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: Trazer Cap? The ratchet strap was to pull the windshield, I thought I had alignment issues, but the more I looked I found out the floor was to high. Once I hung from the drip rail the top dropped into place, but I will admit getting the three bolts into the visor mount was abit of a task... Looks like you used up your quota __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 10-04-2009 at 09:51 AM.

10-04-2009, 07:35 PM	#32
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Trazer Cap? Not exactly...well yeah.but,one was your`s so I could only post 9. and Now That I`ve got that out of my system... It`s a challenge and you conquered it.I`ve never done floor work in a K/5.But,I can imagine. __________________ "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 ~



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