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Old 07-17-2007, 08:28 AM   #1
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removeable roof

I'm a million dollars away from actually doing it but i've always wanted a removeable top on a truck. anybody done it?

I'm thinking it might be somewhat affordable to start by converting the doors to swing without the top. then when the wallet recovers find the best way to chop the top and make it replaceable

seems like the cab might be stable enough to not need alot of extra bracing?
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Old 07-17-2007, 09:23 AM   #2
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Re: removeable roof

Same concept as a targa top on a Corvette.
I know (internet) a guy that did the same thing to a 4th Gen. Camaro, which was never factory.

Your basically talking about the top part of a Blazer for a truck though.
You already have something to work with - just start with the Blazer windshield components and top, and you will be set.
Then modify your back to accept the Blazer top, and viola - you got it.

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Old 07-17-2007, 10:39 AM   #3
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Re: removeable roof

saw this on ebay 1967 Chevrolet : Other Pickups SHOW TRUCK Item number: 270145385303 it has a soft top
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Old 07-17-2007, 10:54 AM   #4
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Get a Blazer! You get a removeable top AND a back seat.
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Old 07-17-2007, 09:05 PM   #5
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Re: removeable roof

Funny, I was just wondering about this this morning on the way to work. Any pics of a convertible C-10?
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Old 07-17-2007, 09:07 PM   #6
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a hardtop conversion and T-tops would be cool too!
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Old 07-17-2007, 10:02 PM   #7
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Re: removeable roof

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Get a Blazer! You get a removeable top AND a back seat.
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Old 07-18-2007, 12:52 AM   #8
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Old 07-18-2007, 03:24 AM   #9
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Re: removeable roof

Every single conversion I have seen leaks like a stuck pig when it rains, not worth the time or money IMO...

X4 on the Blazer

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Old 07-18-2007, 07:20 AM   #10
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had time to get the pics from ebay, might be kinda small
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Old 07-18-2007, 08:30 AM   #11
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Old 07-18-2007, 09:23 AM   #12
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and a x6
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