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**truckster** · 08-30-2023, 11:08 PM

It's really amazing to me how much more people react when my Blazer's top is down. I have a Softopper, and it's not unusual for me to get a thumbs-up or a "Nice truck!" when I have the sides rolled up. But when I put the top down and the Blazer is in what I consider to be its most natural form, it's constant. People come up to me in parking lots to talk about the Blazer. People wave as I'm driving past and I see people taking pictures while I'm driving down the road. I would say I get ten times the reactions when the top is down.

I commented to my wife how different the reaction to the Blazer is with the top down, and she agreed that it's just a more beautiful truck that way.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 08-31-2023, 07:21 AM

Got my 1970 jimmy in December 1995 in the spring of 1996 top came off never put it back on.

**Yukon Jack** · 08-31-2023, 09:13 AM

Agree these K5's look great topless! What amazes me is how quite the K5 is with the top off - a whole different driving experience.

**1970cstblazer** · 08-31-2023, 12:20 PM

My 70 never had the top off in 53 years. When I put it back together, it will not be wearing the top. I like the look of it better without the top on it.

JMac11 · 08-31-2023, 04:26 PM

10 years ago my boys were 4 & 7, they were buckled in the rear seat as the State of Florida request. We were pulling in to gas up and my oldest says "Dad, the police are after us". I chuckled as those days are way passed me now. As I hopped out to gas up, there was a FHP Trooper behind me. HE exits, lid well down upon his eyebrows, maybe to hide his youth. He asked me if I had cut the top off of my truck. I said, No that Blazers were made with a removable hardtop. He fully inspects the Blazer emblem, looks the entire rig over thoroughly. He pushes back his hat and smiles "I have never saw anything like this" revealing he was probably born in the late 80's. He asked a few questions, I asked if the seat belts and car seats were up to snuff in the back, he concurred they were.

**BIG ORANGE** · 08-31-2023, 08:34 PM

Back in 94 I saw a orange 69 swb truck with the roof cut off of it, I thought that was the coolest thing. And I told myself it I ever found a blazer I was gonna build me a roadster.
I 96 I found a blazer but the guy wouldn't sell it, said he was gonna fix it up. How many times have we heard that story. So 19 years later the guy walks I to the store I worked at and ask me if I still wanted his blazer and I said that I would like to look at it. Anyways later that day I had a wrecker bring it to my shop. After 7 yrs of cut grind and rebuild I have my blazer roadster, and it should be finished with paint in a couple weekends. Can't wait to take that 1st ride with the wife. Love the topless look.

**dutchmanz** · 09-11-2023, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Agree these K5's look great topless! What amazes me is how quite the K5 is with the top off - a whole different driving experience.

I always say the same thing, It's so much quieter without the top. You can actually talk to the person beside you.

08-30-2023, 11:08 PM	#1
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,977	Topless Reactions It's really amazing to me how much more people react when my Blazer's top is down. I have a Softopper, and it's not unusual for me to get a thumbs-up or a "Nice truck!" when I have the sides rolled up. But when I put the top down and the Blazer is in what I consider to be its most natural form, it's constant. People come up to me in parking lots to talk about the Blazer. People wave as I'm driving past and I see people taking pictures while I'm driving down the road. I would say I get ten times the reactions when the top is down. I commented to my wife how different the reaction to the Blazer is with the top down, and she agreed that it's just a more beautiful truck that way. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

08-31-2023, 07:21 AM	#2
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: Topless Reactions Got my 1970 jimmy in December 1995 in the spring of 1996 top came off never put it back on. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

08-31-2023, 09:13 AM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Topless Reactions Agree these K5's look great topless! What amazes me is how quite the K5 is with the top off - a whole different driving experience. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-31-2023, 12:20 PM	#4
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,832	Re: Topless Reactions My 70 never had the top off in 53 years. When I put it back together, it will not be wearing the top. I like the look of it better without the top on it. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

08-31-2023, 04:26 PM	#5
JMac11 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 773	Re: Topless Reactions 10 years ago my boys were 4 & 7, they were buckled in the rear seat as the State of Florida request. We were pulling in to gas up and my oldest says "Dad, the police are after us". I chuckled as those days are way passed me now. As I hopped out to gas up, there was a FHP Trooper behind me. HE exits, lid well down upon his eyebrows, maybe to hide his youth. He asked me if I had cut the top off of my truck. I said, No that Blazers were made with a removable hardtop. He fully inspects the Blazer emblem, looks the entire rig over thoroughly. He pushes back his hat and smiles "I have never saw anything like this" revealing he was probably born in the late 80's. He asked a few questions, I asked if the seat belts and car seats were up to snuff in the back, he concurred they were.

08-31-2023, 08:34 PM	#6
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,764	Re: Topless Reactions Back in 94 I saw a orange 69 swb truck with the roof cut off of it, I thought that was the coolest thing. And I told myself it I ever found a blazer I was gonna build me a roadster. I 96 I found a blazer but the guy wouldn't sell it, said he was gonna fix it up. How many times have we heard that story. So 19 years later the guy walks I to the store I worked at and ask me if I still wanted his blazer and I said that I would like to look at it. Anyways later that day I had a wrecker bring it to my shop. After 7 yrs of cut grind and rebuild I have my blazer roadster, and it should be finished with paint in a couple weekends. Can't wait to take that 1st ride with the wife. Love the topless look. __________________ Things happen for a reason!



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