Bc top

[SteveL]

I found the old thread of the original bc top that could be run as a full top or 1/2 cab. Tried to bump it but it sticks in the vendor mass buy page. Check out page 1 of the thread over there if you want to see the pics. Pretty nice top.

 

[bigmuddy]

They're nice quality tops. I've checked a few out on other rigs. After my kayline/stc tore and blew off on the highway I wasnt willing to buy either of the cheap soft tops offered for the bronco. Then these came out with thicker canvas and solid hardware. Chucks 1st version after the can back was way cool. You could run it as a bikini, full top or half cab. I forget why they simplified it to these. Probably cost. With that said I'm not sure when I'm gonna install it. I mostly bought it for when I relocate.

The BC top was modeled to some degree on the infamous saddle up top and the canback of which BC used to market. BC was heavily involved in the discussion of a new top on CB.com after STC folded and no one wanted to provide colors..

The saddle up top of which I used to own one up until a few weeks ago, could be run as without the sides and back, also with the section rolled back over the front seats, providing a sunroof effect.

 

[SteveL]

Chuck helped design the can back but for some reason they parted ways. Then he upgraded from what he did on the can back.

 

[sprdv1]

The BC top was modeled to some degree on the infamous saddle up top and the canback of which BC used to market. BC was heavily involved in the discussion of a new top on CB.com after STC folded and no one wanted to provide colors..

The saddle up top of which I used to own one up until a few weeks ago, could be run as without the sides and back, also with the section rolled back over the front seats, providing a sunroof effect.

I got lucky and got the trail cover... great product..

 

[sprdv1]

Chuck helped design the can back but for some reason they parted ways. Then he upgraded from what he did on the can back.

and to everyone's liking, that's for sure...

will have one some day when I have un cut

 

[garberz]

So where are the pics of your top installed, SteveL?

Mark

 

[SteveL]

It's still in the box. My thermometer says 85 at 7pm in the man cave .probably not going on any time soon. I actually bought it for when they kick me out of California but I do need to see if the bc frame clears my cage. When I built the cage I never planned on running more than a bikini top and was more worried about head clearance. I've got a couple other projects to tackle before I unbox the top.

 

[bigmuddy]

BC top

Well, I had a BC top follow me home the other day...;D

Does anyone recall what the fabric is? I recall them saying it was sunbrella or sunbrella II?

I was surprised at how light it is as compared to my old infamous saddleback top.

 

[HB73]

According to their website, it's Top Gun coated acrylic polyester. Canback used Sunbrella.

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[bigmuddy]

Thanks! It feels cheap compared to the Sunbrella but I think its going to be quite durable. The texture looks like it would collect a lot of dust but it rinses off fairly easily.

 

[sprdv1]

Well, I had a BC top follow me home the other day...;D

Does anyone recall what the fabric is? I recall them saying it was sunbrella or sunbrella II?

I was surprised at how light it is as compared to my old infamous saddleback top.

lucky man... look forward to pics

 

[taipeichris]

SteveL,

Happy New Year! Any photos of that top yet??

Too bad about Fab Fords... Anyway, I hope to see ya around.

Chris

 

[jmhend]

It's still in the box. My thermometer says 85 at 7pm in the man cave .probably not going on any time soon. I actually bought it for when they kick me out of California but I do need to see if the bc frame clears my cage. When I built the cage I never planned on running more than a bikini top and was more worried about head clearance. I've got a couple other projects to tackle before I unbox the top.

5 months later !!!! weather has to have cooled down a little ;D

I know you have other irons in the fire. Can't wait to see it = (or buy it if it doesn't fit, I am only using your word buddy..)

 

[SteveL]

It's still in the boxes. It never gets cold enough to need a top here. I did buy some 4" pvc to make storage tubes so I can unbox it. When I do that I might check the frame for clearance.

 

[SteveL]

Well I finally unboxed the top. Sure enough it doesn't fit over my cage. I guess I either sell the bc top and fab one that fits or do a new cage. Not sure if my back will be up to building another cage. New cage is a bummer because I built the rear seat to mount to the cage. Also my rear storage box bolts to the cage. At least I've got time to decide.

 

[Madgyver]

Well I finally unboxed the top. Sure enough it doesn't fit over my cage. I guess I either sell the bc top and fab one that fits or do a new cage. Not sure if my back will be up to building another cage. New cage is a bummer because I built the rear seat to mount to the cage. Also my rear storage box bolts to the cage. At least I've got time to decide.

does your current cage accept a stock hardtop? i'm curious to know why bc top wont clear it.

 

[SteveL]

Never tried a hard top over it. Will never run a hard top again. Didnt plan on running any top other than a bikini being in so cal. For that reason I built the cage tall and wide for head clearance. Now that I'm probably relocating at some point I bought the bc top so I'd have it when needed. Fyi When chuck built the bc top he said it will clear any cage that clears the hard top. Like I said above. I built the cage not caring about roof clearance.