Birch vs white top from BC broncos

[bigmuddy]

looking at buying a BC broncos soft top.

anyone running a birch or white top.

They suggest you do not white do to care and staining.

My bronco is original wimbledon white and candy apple red and I would think the birch might work but the white could as well?


Anyone have experiences with either color and can post a pic.

 

[Lawndart]

Hello BigMuddy!

I run a white BC top - trying to remember where I purchased the frame...
I pondered this same question when ordering the soft part white or birch; I had the cloth swatches as well. Fact is, the white is a little too white and the birch is a little to dark to perfectly match wimbledon white. Since I have white wagon wheels and some white stripes (whiter that wimbledon white), I decided to get the white top even against BC's recommendation.
I looked back and it seems I purchased this in spring 2021, so 5 or so seasons ago. That roughly works out to 50k miles ago.
I have never aggressively cleaned the top and it may see some soap a time or two a year. I think it still looks great (maybe a bit dingy on the rear side), but I have ZERO regrets going with the white. My Bronco is commonly garaged at night, but sits out all day 7+ months a year.

Cheers,
Lawndart

 

[Shimmy]

I think it depends where you live? If you live in an area with lots of tree sap, crazy amounts of polllen or clay dust, it may be a hassle to clean and keep clean. That being said, there are lots of great car care products these days that offer a protective layer that could help from staining

 

[bigmuddy]

I think I will go white. I am going to have to repaint the hood at some point (center is wim white) but I might try a slightly brighter color to match the top color to blend it in?

My rig really only sees good weather most of the year but I do live on a dusty gravel road.

Thanks,

 

[bigmuddy]

Hello BigMuddy!

I run a white BC top - trying to remember where I purchased the frame...
I pondered this same question when ordering the soft part white or birch; I had the cloth swatches as well. Fact is, the white is a little too white and the birch is a little to dark to perfectly match wimbledon white. Since I have white wagon wheels and some white stripes (whiter that wimbledon white), I decided to get the white top even against BC's recommendation.
I looked back and it seems I purchased this in spring 2021, so 5 or so seasons ago. That roughly works out to 50k miles ago.
I have never aggressively cleaned the top and it may see some soap a time or two a year. I think it still looks great (maybe a bit dingy on the rear side), but I have ZERO regrets going with the white. My Bronco is commonly garaged at night, but sits out all day 7+ months a year.

Cheers,
Lawndart

Different question but how do you find the road noise?

 

[Lawndart]

Different question but how do you find the road noise?

I run 90% with the back and sides off - the "top" portion is relatively quiet and tensioned.
The top gets a little louder when the sides go in as there is some flapping here and there at highway speeds, but not bad.
I expected typical soft top noise when I started running it and it is better than typical - IMO.

 

[bigmuddy]

I run 90% with the back and sides off - the "top" portion is relatively quiet and tensioned.
The top gets a little louder when the sides go in as there is some flapping here and there at highway speeds, but not bad.
I expected typical soft top noise when I started running it and it is better than typical - IMO.

thanks!

 

[TXDraht]

I have a birch top. Pics below.

White or Birch is going to show everything. I use dawn dish soap and it does a good job. I prefer to run with the sides on, it's quieter. I guess I'm getting old. My wife prefers the sides off. Highway speeds aren't bad. Windows off, we wear ear buds. Windows on, we can have a conversation running 75mph.

http://seanhicks.com/Bronco/1000005511.jpg
http://seanhicks.com/Bronco/20251220_161345.jpg
http://seanhicks.com/Bronco/20251220_095630.jpg

 

[bigmuddy]

Thanks Sean, I believe years ago I had a discussion with BC and they suggested the birch as being the closest to the Wimbledon white.

Thanks for the pics!

 

[bfoldy]

Here is the BC top in white. My wheels are Wimbledon White, and the top is a little brighter, so while not a perfect match, it’s pretty close. The Birch color, on the other hand, I don’t think it will be anywhere near.

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[ford man]

Here is the BC top in white. My wheels are Wimbledon White, and the top is a little brighter, so while not a perfect match, it’s pretty close. The Birch color, on the other hand, I don’t think it will be anywhere near.

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Your bronco has a cool look I like it !

 

[bfoldy]

Your bronco has a cool look I like it !

Appreciate the compliment!


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[Soylent]

Appreciate the compliment!


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What color is that?

 

[bigmuddy]

Your bronco has a cool look I like it !

Great looking rig!

 

[bfoldy]

What color is that?

Springtime Yellow - original color from 1966.


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[bfoldy]

Great looking rig!

Thanks @bigmuddy


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