Factory Soft top? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jkade · 06-26-2006, 07:48 PM

I was told today that you could get a factory soft top for the blazer back when. Is this true? I want to see a pic!!
Thanks, Kade

jakeslim · 06-27-2006, 12:11 AM

it was not factory, but it was a dealer option. Someone has posted the ads before, not sure who or where though.

BobbyK · 06-27-2006, 12:35 AM

Here was a Co called Whitco.

BobbyK · 06-27-2006, 12:40 AM

And this from the official accessory booklet from GM.

BobbyK · 06-27-2006, 12:43 AM

And lastly from the advertising leaflet.

**special-K** · 06-27-2006, 03:26 PM

Hey Bobby,since you have these,why not add them to the "Show Us Your Lits" thread in the 67-72 message board.I know,dumb title.It was a coffee impulse.

jkade · 06-27-2006, 10:32 PM

I bet you couldn't find one of those either. Thanks for the info.

Green Monster · 06-28-2006, 12:02 AM

Nice article bobby. I did not know the hard top was available in white OR black

BobbyK · 06-28-2006, 12:41 AM

I'd like to see a dealer optioned soft top...but like Jkade said you'll never find one.

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Nice article bobby. I did not know the hard top was available in white OR black

I like how it says "Lifts off quickly,Completely weather tight"
I think alot of the yellow Blazers got the Black top.

Musclerodz · 06-28-2006, 01:39 AM

I would like to see an original one as well. Mine option list on my glove box shows mine was delivered with a white soft top and a hard top.

Mike

**Shock_Me** · 06-28-2006, 06:41 AM

Hey, I have one of those tops!! It came with the '72 CST Blazer I bought back in 1984. Sold the Blazer in 88, bought a 72 Jimmy last fall and the guy I bought the Jimmy from actually had my original soft top on the Jimmy. I guess he acquired the top some time ago from the guy who bought my Blazer.
It needs a bit of TLC, but all in all, it's in pretty good shape. I remember it fitting quite snug, but it didn't flap in the wind at all. Nice option.

Cheers
Pete

Blazer1970 · 06-28-2006, 07:01 AM

I have seen one for sale on E-bay a couple of years ago also. Clearly, not many were sold.

Huck · 07-04-2006, 08:53 AM

Sure fits a lot nicer then the aftermarket ones I've seen. Believe the Black hard top may have come with the smooth finish verses the wrinkle of the white tops. Got one and it looks very original~.

**Shock_Me** · 12-30-2006, 05:51 PM

Here's my 72 Blazer with the dealer installed soft top. It fit really well, with no leaks if I can remember correctly. This picture was taken in 1986. The Blazer was sold but I still have the soft top.

Peter

**Shock_Me** · 12-30-2006, 05:53 PM

let's see if I can resize this

Musclerodz · 12-30-2006, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Shock_Me

Here's my 72 Blazer with the dealer installed soft top. It fit really well, with no leaks if I can remember correctly. This picture was taken in 1986. The Blazer was sold but I still have the soft top.

Peter

Any chance you would lend it out to have duplicates made?

Mike

**Shock_Me** · 12-31-2006, 10:07 AM

Mike,
I might look into the possibility locally, but I don't think I'd ship the top anywhere. This thing is like gold. It needs a bit of repair as well. The windows didn't survive the twenty year sleep in the garage rafters

**Yukon Jack** · 12-31-2006, 10:27 AM

That's a great looking top!

**pound41** · 12-31-2006, 10:48 PM

I have one laying in my parents basement. In 1984 I took the top off got it painted. I had already spoken to a custom place that said sure we can get you a white soft top. I say here it is. We can't get the top. I have a blazer no hardtop on and No garage. You find me a soft top. I had to wait a week or so. A nationwide search found a Chevy dealer with a factory/dealer optioned black one. I remember stretching and pulling it does fit tight. Anyway rockerboxes failed so everytime I took the top off the body and doors sagged. So I quit putting it on. Saw it the other day Windows are very scratched

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-31-2006, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

That's a great looking top!

Musclerodz · 01-01-2007, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pound41

I have one laying in my parents basement. In 1984 I took the top off got it painted. I had already spoken to a custom place that said sure we can get you a white soft top. I say here it is. We can't get the top. I have a blazer no hardtop on and No garage. You find me a soft top. I had to wait a week or so. A nationwide search found a Chevy dealer with a factory/dealer optioned black one. I remember stretching and pulling it does fit tight. Anyway rockerboxes failed so everytime I took the top off the body and doors sagged. So I quit putting it on. Saw it the other day Windows are very scratched

Anyway I could borrow/buy it, and does it have all the hardware? STC is not making them again and I don't like the Bestops. Somebidy needs to make a GOOD top.

Mike

**pound41** · 01-01-2007, 03:56 PM

Mike: When I get a chance I will take a good look at it. My parents are having to move and don't want to. A stressfull time. The only way I saw it was I moved a box that was laying on it and saw it. It's been down there for close to 20yrs with a bunch of stuff on it. I might pick it up and have it come apart in my hands. I am not sure about the hardware. I had just forgot about. It might be a while but I will look and see.

Musclerodz · 01-01-2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by pound41

Mike: When I get a chance I will take a good look at it. My parents are having to move and don't want to. A stressfull time. The only way I saw it was I moved a box that was laying on it and saw it. It's been down there for close to 20yrs with a bunch of stuff on it. I might pick it up and have it come apart in my hands. I am not sure about the hardware. I had just forgot about. It might be a while but I will look and see.

Thanks!

Mike

06-26-2006, 07:48 PM	#1
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Factory Soft top? I was told today that you could get a factory soft top for the blazer back when. Is this true? I want to see a pic!! Thanks, Kade

06-27-2006, 12:11 AM	#2
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	Re: Factory Soft top? it was not factory, but it was a dealer option. Someone has posted the ads before, not sure who or where though. __________________ 69 K5 CST stock- 350, 4speed 77 K5 - 383, auto, 6" lift, D60 front, 14b rear, 39" tsl's,

06-27-2006, 12:35 AM	#3
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Re: Factory Soft top? Here was a Co called Whitco. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 12-31-2006 at 12:30 PM.

06-27-2006, 12:40 AM	#4
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Re: Factory Soft top? And this from the official accessory booklet from GM. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 06-27-2006 at 12:41 AM.

06-27-2006, 12:43 AM	#5
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Re: Factory Soft top? And lastly from the advertising leaflet. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 06-27-2006 at 12:43 AM.

06-27-2006, 03:26 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Factory Soft top? Hey Bobby,since you have these,why not add them to the "Show Us Your Lits" thread in the 67-72 message board.I know,dumb title.It was a coffee impulse. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-27-2006, 10:32 PM	#7
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: Factory Soft top? I bet you couldn't find one of those either. Thanks for the info.

06-28-2006, 12:02 AM	#8
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Re: Factory Soft top? Nice article bobby. I did not know the hard top was available in white OR black __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST

06-28-2006, 01:39 AM	#10
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: Factory Soft top? I would like to see an original one as well. Mine option list on my glove box shows mine was delivered with a white soft top and a hard top. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

06-28-2006, 06:41 AM	#11
Shock_Me Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 585	Re: Factory Soft top? Hey, I have one of those tops!! It came with the '72 CST Blazer I bought back in 1984. Sold the Blazer in 88, bought a 72 Jimmy last fall and the guy I bought the Jimmy from actually had my original soft top on the Jimmy. I guess he acquired the top some time ago from the guy who bought my Blazer. It needs a bit of TLC, but all in all, it's in pretty good shape. I remember it fitting quite snug, but it didn't flap in the wind at all. Nice option. Cheers Pete

06-28-2006, 07:01 AM	#12
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	Re: Factory Soft top? I have seen one for sale on E-bay a couple of years ago also. Clearly, not many were sold. __________________ Tim

07-04-2006, 08:53 AM	#13
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: Factory Soft top? Sure fits a lot nicer then the aftermarket ones I've seen. Believe the Black hard top may have come with the smooth finish verses the wrinkle of the white tops. Got one and it looks very original~.

12-30-2006, 05:51 PM	#14
Shock_Me Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 585	Re: Factory Soft top? Here's my 72 Blazer with the dealer installed soft top. It fit really well, with no leaks if I can remember correctly. This picture was taken in 1986. The Blazer was sold but I still have the soft top. Peter

12-30-2006, 05:53 PM	#15
Shock_Me Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 585	Re: Factory Soft top? let's see if I can resize this

12-31-2006, 10:07 AM	#17
Shock_Me Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 585	Re: Factory Soft top? Mike, I might look into the possibility locally, but I don't think I'd ship the top anywhere. This thing is like gold. It needs a bit of repair as well. The windows didn't survive the twenty year sleep in the garage rafters Last edited by Shock_Me; 12-31-2006 at 05:51 PM. Reason: misprint



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12-31-2006, 10:27 AM	#18
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Factory Soft top? That's a great looking top! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-31-2006, 10:48 PM	#19
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,269	Re: Factory Soft top? I have one laying in my parents basement. In 1984 I took the top off got it painted. I had already spoken to a custom place that said sure we can get you a white soft top. I say here it is. We can't get the top. I have a blazer no hardtop on and No garage. You find me a soft top. I had to wait a week or so. A nationwide search found a Chevy dealer with a factory/dealer optioned black one. I remember stretching and pulling it does fit tight. Anyway rockerboxes failed so everytime I took the top off the body and doors sagged. So I quit putting it on. Saw it the other day Windows are very scratched

01-01-2007, 03:56 PM	#22
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,269	Re: Factory Soft top? Mike: When I get a chance I will take a good look at it. My parents are having to move and don't want to. A stressfull time. The only way I saw it was I moved a box that was laying on it and saw it. It's been down there for close to 20yrs with a bunch of stuff on it. I might pick it up and have it come apart in my hands. I am not sure about the hardware. I had just forgot about. It might be a while but I will look and see.

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