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Critter · 09-08-2006, 06:29 PM

I am gonna have to find one, so I was thinking about which I would rather have in a perfect world. Here's my question, if it was possible to buy a brand new top, straight from the factory, would you buy a single or double wall and why?

*72CSTC5* · 09-08-2006, 07:26 PM

Single. Lighter and better built, easier to remove if you have the quarter interior trim covers. Dome lamps on the inside.

2wdBlazer · 09-08-2006, 08:09 PM

ditto. Unbolts brom the top down without removing side panels.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-08-2006, 08:11 PM

and

bouncytruck · 09-08-2006, 11:24 PM

Yup!

meathead95 · 09-08-2006, 11:30 PM

if i where buying it for a show vehicle i would buy a double as they look much nicer on the inside. but for everyday use i would buy a single for the reasons above

hotrodhomi · 09-09-2006, 12:05 AM

halfcab for me. If not, single wall.

Leinie · 09-09-2006, 12:35 AM

Single wall- Period - end of thread!

kyle4381 · 09-09-2006, 12:51 AM

I guess I am alone here in saying I prefer the double wall top. Better insulated= less road noise. The only thing I like about the single wall top is the window weatherstripping..

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-09-2006, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meathead95

if i where buying it for a show vehicle i would buy a double as they look much nicer on the inside.

Keith has a point there, the inside of a double has much cleaner lines

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 09-10-2006, 10:04 AM

Who needs a top? My double wall top is hanging from my ceiling for the past 10 years.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-10-2006, 10:57 AM

I here ya, my top was on the 1st week mine came home, never been on since

krue · 09-10-2006, 11:32 AM

Single wall, if any.

70_Banana · 09-10-2006, 12:34 PM

I vote for the double wall tops, because that's what my Blazer came with originally. I agree with Kyle4381 in the sense that they are better insulated and they keep more outside noise away from the interior of the vehicle.

The double wall top that I have is going to go back on my blazer soon, but I still have to find a new rear hatch panel because my original one has a big chunk of fiberglass chipped off of one corner

. Other than that it'll just need a coat of black paint, and removal of the old purple

window tinting on the windows and it'll be good as new.

-- Kevin

blazerparts · 09-11-2006, 10:04 AM

Double wall

Burt4x4 · 09-11-2006, 01:57 PM

No on both!
I say Soft Top all the way!

09-08-2006, 06:29 PM	#1
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Which top do you prefer? I am gonna have to find one, so I was thinking about which I would rather have in a perfect world. Here's my question, if it was possible to buy a brand new top, straight from the factory, would you buy a single or double wall and why? __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

09-08-2006, 07:26 PM	#2
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Which top do you prefer? Single. Lighter and better built, easier to remove if you have the quarter interior trim covers. Dome lamps on the inside.

09-08-2006, 08:09 PM	#3
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	Re: Which top do you prefer? ditto. Unbolts brom the top down without removing side panels. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

09-08-2006, 08:11 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Which top do you prefer? and __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-08-2006, 11:24 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Which top do you prefer? Yup! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-08-2006, 11:30 PM	#6
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	Re: Which top do you prefer? if i where buying it for a show vehicle i would buy a double as they look much nicer on the inside. but for everyday use i would buy a single for the reasons above __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

09-09-2006, 12:05 AM	#7
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Which top do you prefer? halfcab for me. If not, single wall. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

09-09-2006, 12:35 AM	#8
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	Re: Which top do you prefer? Single wall- Period - end of thread!

09-09-2006, 12:51 AM	#9
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: Which top do you prefer? I guess I am alone here in saying I prefer the double wall top. Better insulated= less road noise. The only thing I like about the single wall top is the window weatherstripping..

09-10-2006, 10:04 AM	#11
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: Which top do you prefer? Who needs a top? My double wall top is hanging from my ceiling for the past 10 years.

09-10-2006, 10:57 AM	#12
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Which top do you prefer? I here ya, my top was on the 1st week mine came home, never been on since __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-10-2006, 11:32 AM	#13
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Which top do you prefer? Single wall, if any. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-10-2006, 12:34 PM	#14
70_Banana Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 6	Re: Which top do you prefer? I vote for the double wall tops, because that's what my Blazer came with originally. I agree with Kyle4381 in the sense that they are better insulated and they keep more outside noise away from the interior of the vehicle. The double wall top that I have is going to go back on my blazer soon, but I still have to find a new rear hatch panel because my original one has a big chunk of fiberglass chipped off of one corner . Other than that it'll just need a coat of black paint, and removal of the old purple window tinting on the windows and it'll be good as new. -- Kevin __________________ 1970 Chevy Blazer, a.k.a. "The Banana"

09-11-2006, 10:04 AM	#15
blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	Re: Which top do you prefer? Double wall __________________ '72 K5 CST 350/350 Daily Driver '69 GMC3500 Camper Special CST Flatbed 396/400 Upgraded to show truck '69 GMC 2500 L6292, 3spd beater

09-11-2006, 01:57 PM	#16
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Which top do you prefer? No on both! I say Soft Top all the way! __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks



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