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NuBomb · 02-02-2008, 01:06 PM

I emailed canback a few weeks ago to see what was up. I notice on their site that a top for a K5 was in the works. I sent an email to see if it was our years, but I got a plain jain response. I asked again emphasizing 69 - 72, but I got no response.

Oh ya the point. There is a store on ebay that says they have 100 in stock for a decent deal. Has anyone bought a top from them. Just wondering. I will pull the trigger within days. I am tired on waiting for a canback.

Big J · 02-02-2008, 01:14 PM

hmmmm, does that one mount to its own track system or do ya have to put snaps on the body?

pmj1@mts.net · 02-02-2008, 01:22 PM

I'm sure you guys are aware but Best top supplies a " tigertop" for 67-72 blazer $700.00 ouch !

bouncytruck · 02-02-2008, 01:37 PM

Can Back has been saying that they have a top in the works for a first Gen Blazer for at least 6 years. I wouldn't count on them. At least one member got a straight up answer that they have no intentions of ever producing actually producing a top for a first gen.

Do you have a link to the ebay store with the tops?

bouncytruck · 02-02-2008, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmj1@mts.net

I'm sure you guys are aware but Best top supplies a " tigertop" for 67-72 blazer $700.00 ouch !

Best top is the only company selling new tops for first gen blazers - if the are still selling them. Last year, they announced they would no longer be producing tops for first gens. If they are still selling them, $700 is a deal because it will cost you a lot more to get a custom made top.

FYI - I paid right around $670 for my STC Fastrac four years ago. Too bad they went out of business.

Mint68 · 02-03-2008, 02:02 AM

I didn't think you needed snaps on the bed sides, but you did need to drill into the windshield frame and tailgate. I may be wrong, I have only seen pictures.

bouncytruck · 02-03-2008, 03:51 AM

There are a few different types. The good ones have a bracket that mounts to the bed rail with either snaps or a channel in it. I haven't seen any new ones that require holes drilled along the bed rail.

NuBomb · 02-03-2008, 05:04 AM

Here is the ebay store site (I think)
Linky

You'll have to search the store for a 72 blazer.

NuBomb · 02-05-2008, 04:26 AM

I wen ahead and bought one. I'll let you know how it goes.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-05-2008, 05:51 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Besto...02025929QQrdZ1

NuBomb · 02-08-2008, 04:23 AM

Don't bother trying to order one from this guy. I got the email yesterday saying that they don't have any and can't get any. I will search on. They say they will eventually take the ad off of ebay. I guess the 98 they have are tops for anything.

02-02-2008, 01:06 PM	#1
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	soft-top again I emailed canback a few weeks ago to see what was up. I notice on their site that a top for a K5 was in the works. I sent an email to see if it was our years, but I got a plain jain response. I asked again emphasizing 69 - 72, but I got no response. Oh ya the point. There is a store on ebay that says they have 100 in stock for a decent deal. Has anyone bought a top from them. Just wondering. I will pull the trigger within days. I am tired on waiting for a canback. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

02-02-2008, 01:14 PM	#2
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: soft-top again hmmmm, does that one mount to its own track system or do ya have to put snaps on the body? __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

02-02-2008, 01:22 PM	#3
pmj1@mts.net Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WINNIPEG Posts: 5	Re: soft-top again I'm sure you guys are aware but Best top supplies a " tigertop" for 67-72 blazer $700.00 ouch ! __________________ azzkikr 1971 chevy K5 Blazer 350/350 .30 over 35"s 4"inch lift custom upholstry

02-02-2008, 01:37 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: soft-top again Can Back has been saying that they have a top in the works for a first Gen Blazer for at least 6 years. I wouldn't count on them. At least one member got a straight up answer that they have no intentions of ever producing actually producing a top for a first gen. Do you have a link to the ebay store with the tops? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-03-2008, 02:02 AM	#6
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: soft-top again I didn't think you needed snaps on the bed sides, but you did need to drill into the windshield frame and tailgate. I may be wrong, I have only seen pictures.

02-03-2008, 03:51 AM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: soft-top again There are a few different types. The good ones have a bracket that mounts to the bed rail with either snaps or a channel in it. I haven't seen any new ones that require holes drilled along the bed rail. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-03-2008, 05:04 AM	#8
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: soft-top again Here is the ebay store site (I think) Linky You'll have to search the store for a 72 blazer. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman. Last edited by NuBomb; 02-03-2008 at 06:57 AM. Reason: messed up link

02-05-2008, 04:26 AM	#9
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: soft-top again I wen ahead and bought one. I'll let you know how it goes. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

02-05-2008, 05:51 AM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: soft-top again http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Besto...02025929QQrdZ1 __________________ 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

02-08-2008, 04:23 AM	#11
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: soft-top again Don't bother trying to order one from this guy. I got the email yesterday saying that they don't have any and can't get any. I will search on. They say they will eventually take the ad off of ebay. I guess the 98 they have are tops for anything. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.



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