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Full convertible

J-BLAZE

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I have an 84 k5 and I'm wanting it full convertible. I plan on only using a soft top so my question is, can I modify my cab to fit the full convertible soft top without parts from a earlier donor? If so what would be involved.
 
Yes you can... I believe the soft top has a channel that attaches to the top of the windshield frame, just be sure to leave enough room for that channel. If you can find someone with a 73-75 to model after I would think you would be fine.
 
And the windshield frame has to be stiffened, correct? I have seen where people run tubing down the uprights.
 
My '83 has a full convertible with the soft top, if you want i could grab some pics for you tomorrow.
 
unfortunately the previous owner did the conversion, but ill take a look at it and see what i can come up with and take lots of picures!:D
 
Alright, this is coming in two parts. Because A. id rather type on my computer than my phone, and B its easier to upload them from my phone :haha:So based off of the many pics i got, looks like the connecting strip goes about half an inch to the windshield. then the roof was cut about 4 inches back. The B Pillars were also cut off at the body and capped and the doors cut to match. From the inside it LOOKS like where the roof was cut it was just capped. This is one of the only blazers ive dealt with so i couldnt tell you if a stock one is different. so you could just compare it to yours. I also included some pictures of how all the door jams were cut and you can see where the skeleton for the soft top was connected to the winshield. Lemme know if you have any other questions or want different pics! Hope this helps!
 
The roof was definitely cut and capped. I have a 73-75 windshield frame for mine at home I'll post pics of tonight if no one else has. I also have a collection of pics I can post showing the OE cuts and such.
 
Thanks Battlewagon83 that will help out a lot. For some strange reason I was thinking the top of the door kicked up right above the door handle, but can clearly see in your pic it is smooth and the kick up is the bed side. Great info and I really appreciate it and your time. And nvrenuf that info and pics could be vital also, sounds like your going the traditional way and using donor parts? Having both on one page would be great, not just for me, but for future k5ers. Again guys thanks for all the great info.
 
Yeah, I'm going the traditional route with mine as I have all the parts. The only thing stopping me is the guts to make that first irreversible cut. LOL

The door does typically kick up at the rear causing it to be slightly higher than the bedside.
 
So im guessing, with adding the 73-75 windshield frame that gives you the option of doing the full hardtop and the soft top. If i were to do it again i would definitely do it to where i could use a hard top.
 
Yes, that's the theory. Are you not having good luck with your set up? Also with your doors cut like that near the bed side do you have any issues with it sealing proper?
 
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