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06-28-2018, 07:18 AM | #26 | |
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Re: Soft Tops For 69 to 72 Blazer
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06-28-2018, 08:54 AM | #27 |
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Re: Soft Tops For 69 to 72 Blazer
I really like that top 72GMGUY. How does it handle when on the road around 60mph? Does it shake bad or anything?
Also, to everyone here, if I decided to sell my hardtop and get this convertible top, does anyone have an idea of how much the hard top would sell for? Thanks guys, great site.
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06-28-2018, 07:14 PM | #28 |
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Re: Soft Tops For 69 to 72 Blazer
Its a great top. No problem doing 60-70mph. A little noisy but very stable.
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07-07-2018, 06:09 PM | #29 |
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Re: Soft Tops For 69 to 72 Blazer
I've got one on my '71 and love it. No problem with interstate speeds. I put a header on that bolts through the existing windshield bolt holes so I didn't have to put screws in the metal. A guy on here makes them out of fiberglass. Rides a little higher in the front but no leaks either.
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07-11-2018, 10:44 PM | #30 | |
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07-11-2018, 11:13 PM | #31 |
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Re: Soft Tops For 69 to 72 Blazer
I just purchased one. It now comes with a header bar that you screw into the windshield header- no buttons just a fast track. It fits very nice and flush and water tight there. It also has a bar that runs just behind the driver/passengers head and the top attaches to it via velcro wrap to help prevent flapping. I think it would not flap if I didn't have the hickey roll bar. It does flap some over 50mph on the roll bar.
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07-11-2018, 11:30 PM | #32 |
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Re: Soft Tops For 69 to 72 Blazer
A Softopper?
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07-12-2018, 10:35 AM | #33 |
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07-12-2018, 11:51 AM | #34 |
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Thanks for getting back to me, I'm going to have to check that out.
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07-12-2018, 01:57 PM | #35 |
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Here is a pic. Top fits very snug and flush with the drip rail. While installing I was like, this ugly alm strip I am going to have to take off and paint body colour. I am 5'8" After install I haven't even noticed it once except when I put the top on. I really don't see the aversion of drilling a few holes that nobody will ever see. The screws they send are stainless. If you are worried about rust there is oil for that. I had snaps up front on my last top. Can't say I like one over the other.
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07-12-2018, 03:21 PM | #36 |
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Re: Soft Tops For 69 to 72 Blazer
Ok, so you're still making holes in the windshield frame. That's something I have a problem with. I've read some guys have made a modified bar that uses existing screw holes 2 fasten the snaps to, I would love to see pictures of that.
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07-12-2018, 03:42 PM | #37 |
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Re: Soft Tops For 69 to 72 Blazer
Me too
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07-12-2018, 06:16 PM | #38 |
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Re: Soft Tops For 69 to 72 Blazer
If you get the fiberglass header you wont put any holes in the windshield frame
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07-12-2018, 06:26 PM | #39 |
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Re: Soft Tops For 69 to 72 Blazer
Guy's message board name is robs71k5 that designed the fiberglass header
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07-13-2018, 12:07 PM | #40 |
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Yep and its a nice piece... but its pricey... and im not a huge fan of fiberglass... if there is a metal solution im more game... If Robs piece is the best option thats what i'll get...
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07-15-2018, 03:37 PM | #41 |
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Re: Soft Tops For 69 to 72 Blazer
I made one for about 20-30 bucks using steel stock. I don’t have a picture when I made it but it was pretty easy to make. It’s two separate pieces and then I just screwed their aluminum header on to connect them. You can see it under the header. If you can weld it’s a fairly quick job.
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07-15-2018, 05:42 PM | #42 | |
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07-16-2018, 02:12 AM | #43 |
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Thanks, that was my goal. I wanted to bolt it on using the original top mounts.
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07-16-2018, 10:08 AM | #44 |
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I wonder if you could use that JB Weld stuff to join the pieces together?
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07-16-2018, 11:17 AM | #45 |
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Re: Soft Tops For 69 to 72 Blazer
Don't think it would matter if it is 2 pieces or one. I run a soft top on my Jeepster occasionally and used the 2 piece system with no issues. Shouldn't be any different on these rigs.
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07-16-2018, 01:14 PM | #46 | |
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Good Job... nice work
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