Bikini Top update - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NuBomb · 02-15-2005, 12:09 PM

Tony P emailed me and said the guy who was making the bikini tops last year is willing to make more. He said I could use the order form from last year. I saved it on my computer so I can email it to anyone who is interested. You can send me your email address through PM and I can email the form to you. I don't know any other way to do it. Let me know, spring is near.

redz 1970 K5 · 02-15-2005, 01:31 PM

Did he quote you a price?

Please email the form to me at 1971k5@gmail.com

It is about that time. Thanks!

NuBomb · 02-15-2005, 02:43 PM

Tony said the price is the same as last year. The prices vary from $100 to $130 ($20 shipping charge included) depending on fabric type and whether you want him to send you a snap kit.

I'm just forwarding the order form. I believe a couple of guys had one made last year and they said they were very happy with it. Maybe they'll post and vouch for this.

redz 1970 K5 · 02-15-2005, 03:04 PM

I am sure it won't be a problem working with the cage I just installed?

That is a VERY reasonable price, and I did get the order form, thanks.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-15-2005, 04:20 PM

Do You Still Need To Buy The Front Peice To Make It Work (from Fast Trac ?)

NuBomb · 02-15-2005, 04:30 PM

According to the order form, you can either attach it with snaps all the way across the windshield frame, or you need to have an attachment similar to the one for the fastrac. I bought the one for the fastrac from Specialty Top and it was about $10 including shipping.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-15-2005, 04:47 PM

Glad he is still willing to make them - let me assure you he did a great job - I got mine but have not installed it as the K5 is in limbo right now.

I have pics of the prototype on tonyp's vehicle along with the order form if anyone needs it.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-15-2005, 04:48 PM

Oh and Redz - you give him measurements related to your specific bar so it is made to fit your vehicle - that is why I couldn't interest any of the big companies, they said there were too many variations on the roll bars.

Burt4x4 · 02-15-2005, 05:27 PM

Yup I have one too. and I too have not installed it yet as my K5 has been getting a heart transplant for the last year( just started the BBC on Saturday). But i have 'test fit' the top and it's gonna fit great. I simply need to install the snaps into the top in the same location as the snaps in my window frame from my Kayline soft top.

NuBomb · 02-15-2005, 10:25 PM

Burt or Yukon, What type of material did ya'll order. There are a few options and I was wondering about which might be best.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-16-2005, 03:33 PM

I went with the Sunbrella in black - looks like great material.

daves71k5 · 02-18-2005, 02:08 AM

Could you send me an order form too, would like one on my 72. Also what does the attachment from fastrack look like? Is it better than snaps?
thanks Dave

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-18-2005, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daves71k5

Also what does the attachment from fastrack look like?

NuBomb · 02-18-2005, 09:12 AM

I'll try to get a pic of the fastrac attaching thing. If you need an order form, PM me and give me your email address and I'll send it to you.

I bought the fastrac attachment strip because I plan to buy a fastrac top. It is strip of aluminum with a gutter on it that the front of the fastrac top can attach to. I'll try to snap a pic of that piece tonight so you can see what I'm talking about.

NuBomb · 02-18-2005, 09:35 PM

Here are some pics of the channel I bought from STC.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-18-2005, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NuBomb

Here are some pics of the channel I bought from STC.

HOW DOES IT ATTACH TO THE TRUCK

ktear · 02-19-2005, 01:31 PM

So is this the setup you get to use during the summer when you take the hardtop off, incase you get caught in the rain? I just bought my Blazer last Nov, and haven't taken the top off yet. I would like to take it camping during the summer, but wondered what to get to use.

NuBomb · 02-19-2005, 11:44 PM

Luv - looks like screws. Didn't come with them, but it came with the holes.

Ktear - Specialty Top Company makes a soft top called the fastrac that many people are going with. I plan to buy a fastrac for rains and get the bikini top made to keep shade on the driver and passenger. I suppose it would protect you from rains, but it only covers the front seats. The back would get soaked.

**jamie72** · 02-21-2005, 08:54 PM

im interesed in a top, but could some of you guys with them installed post some pics?? i`ve already tried the jeep bikini top, and even tried, making one out scratch wasn`t happy with eaither.
thanks jamie

HatGuy · 02-22-2005, 02:10 AM

Thanks NuBomb,
So What type of material and color
do you guys think I should order for
my White 72' ?

Joe

**Yukon Jack** · 02-22-2005, 10:28 AM

Here are pics of the first one built for tonyp's K5

**jamie72** · 02-22-2005, 04:57 PM

so the pic of the channel that nubomb posted is that how it mounts, like on tonyp`s pic??
yukon thanks for the pics..

JayDubBlazer · 02-23-2005, 04:53 AM

Hey has anyone got the denim? Just wondered if it held up a lot better than the vinyl

Burt4x4 · 02-23-2005, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayDubBlazer

Hey has anyone got the denim? Just wondered if it held up a lot better than the vinyl

It is not vinyl, it is "Sunbrella" material, just like the tops on boats and awnings and outdoor umbrellas. Goto google and find the Sunbrella web site and see the material used.
I got the single layer in a dark green.

redz 1970 K5 · 02-23-2005, 11:14 PM

My top will be on order within the week. Guy lives pretty close to me, so I can go rough him up if it doesn't turn out perfect.

02-15-2005, 12:09 PM	#1
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Bikini Top update Tony P emailed me and said the guy who was making the bikini tops last year is willing to make more. He said I could use the order form from last year. I saved it on my computer so I can email it to anyone who is interested. You can send me your email address through PM and I can email the form to you. I don't know any other way to do it. Let me know, spring is near. __________________ 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.

02-15-2005, 01:31 PM	#2
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Did he quote you a price? Please email the form to me at 1971k5@gmail.com It is about that time. Thanks! __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

02-15-2005, 02:43 PM	#3
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Tony said the price is the same as last year. The prices vary from $100 to $130 ($20 shipping charge included) depending on fabric type and whether you want him to send you a snap kit. I'm just forwarding the order form. I believe a couple of guys had one made last year and they said they were very happy with it. Maybe they'll post and vouch for this. __________________ 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.

02-15-2005, 03:04 PM	#4
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	I am sure it won't be a problem working with the cage I just installed? That is a VERY reasonable price, and I did get the order form, thanks. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

02-15-2005, 04:20 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Do You Still Need To Buy The Front Peice To Make It Work (from Fast Trac ?) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-15-2005, 04:30 PM	#6
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	According to the order form, you can either attach it with snaps all the way across the windshield frame, or you need to have an attachment similar to the one for the fastrac. I bought the one for the fastrac from Specialty Top and it was about $10 including shipping. __________________ 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.

02-15-2005, 04:47 PM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Glad he is still willing to make them - let me assure you he did a great job - I got mine but have not installed it as the K5 is in limbo right now. I have pics of the prototype on tonyp's vehicle along with the order form if anyone needs it. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-15-2005, 04:48 PM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Oh and Redz - you give him measurements related to your specific bar so it is made to fit your vehicle - that is why I couldn't interest any of the big companies, they said there were too many variations on the roll bars. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-15-2005, 05:27 PM	#9
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Yup I have one too. and I too have not installed it yet as my K5 has been getting a heart transplant for the last year( just started the BBC on Saturday). But i have 'test fit' the top and it's gonna fit great. I simply need to install the snaps into the top in the same location as the snaps in my window frame from my Kayline soft top. __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

02-15-2005, 10:25 PM	#10
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Burt or Yukon, What type of material did ya'll order. There are a few options and I was wondering about which might be best. __________________ 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.

02-16-2005, 03:33 PM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	I went with the Sunbrella in black - looks like great material. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-18-2005, 02:08 AM	#12
daves71k5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: American Falls, Idaho-USA Posts: 318	Bikini top Could you send me an order form too, would like one on my 72. Also what does the attachment from fastrack look like? Is it better than snaps? thanks Dave

02-18-2005, 09:12 AM	#14
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	I'll try to get a pic of the fastrac attaching thing. If you need an order form, PM me and give me your email address and I'll send it to you. I bought the fastrac attachment strip because I plan to buy a fastrac top. It is strip of aluminum with a gutter on it that the front of the fastrac top can attach to. I'll try to snap a pic of that piece tonight so you can see what I'm talking about. __________________ 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.

02-18-2005, 09:35 PM	#15
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Here are some pics of the channel I bought from STC. Attached Images __________________ 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.

02-19-2005, 01:31 PM	#17
ktear Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 13	Bikini Top ?? So is this the setup you get to use during the summer when you take the hardtop off, incase you get caught in the rain? I just bought my Blazer last Nov, and haven't taken the top off yet. I would like to take it camping during the summer, but wondered what to get to use. __________________ 70 Blazer - BDS 4" Lift, 33x12.50's. 307, 4bbl, HEI, Headers. 70 Z28 Camaro - Frame off restoration. 383, 700R4, 4:11 12-Bolt. 01 SS Camaro - SLP Bolt-on mods. 77 Monza - Drag car, ongoing project.



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02-19-2005, 11:44 PM	#18
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Luv - looks like screws. Didn't come with them, but it came with the holes. Ktear - Specialty Top Company makes a soft top called the fastrac that many people are going with. I plan to buy a fastrac for rains and get the bikini top made to keep shade on the driver and passenger. I suppose it would protect you from rains, but it only covers the front seats. The back would get soaked. __________________ 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.

02-21-2005, 08:54 PM	#19
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	im interesed in a top, but could some of you guys with them installed post some pics?? i`ve already tried the jeep bikini top, and even tried, making one out scratch wasn`t happy with eaither. thanks jamie __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

02-22-2005, 02:10 AM	#20
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	Thanks NuBomb, So What type of material and color do you guys think I should order for my White 72' ? Joe __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html

02-22-2005, 10:28 AM	#21
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Here are pics of the first one built for tonyp's K5 __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-22-2005, 04:57 PM	#22
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	so the pic of the channel that nubomb posted is that how it mounts, like on tonyp`s pic?? yukon thanks for the pics.. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

02-23-2005, 04:53 AM	#23
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Hey has anyone got the denim? Just wondered if it held up a lot better than the vinyl __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

02-23-2005, 11:14 PM	#25
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	My top will be on order within the week. Guy lives pretty close to me, so I can go rough him up if it doesn't turn out perfect. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

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