Let's See Some Softoppers

I purchased the 6ft version in June of 2012

 

Ok thanks guys!

 

Nice truck man! I'm digging those wheels as well. Good to know I'm not the only one with that color combo.

 

I'd do it again for the same price. I LOVE my Softopper. I wouldn't turn down a discount either.

I was treated very well when I went to buy mine. They did the dog window access thingy right there on the spot and gave me some install pointers while I waited. Super people.

 

I really like these softtoppers. I see them used on occasion. Can anyone tell me if bed dimensions of a long box 1St gen are the same as a long box 2ND gen?

 

Picked this up for 140 from a member..bit faded anyone know of a good way to restore the color at all?

 

Mine is from an '01-'04 truck. Bought newer clamps. It sits above the cab.

 

Does any one have the softopper and have the boot cover. I am specifically trying to figure out what happens with the cab side window. Does that have to be unsecured

 

I do... and yes, if you want to completely wrap it up and secure the clips, you have to unsnap, velcro or whatever is securing your front window to wrap it up

 

Is that as much a pain in the ass as it seems it would be? Is it worth it in your opinion?

 

The boot is more about storage when off the truck than wrapping it while folded on the truck. And no, it's not that much of a pain in the ass. Just more time.

 

I don't have one...yet, but I'm heavily shopping.

I could not imagine folding up and booting the Softtopper would be more of a pain in the ass than removing and installing a hard topper several times a season. Fuck I'm getting tired of dealing with my solid bed cap!

 

can't call it a PITA... if it's gonna be down, I'll do it... otherwise I just flip it forward. it's only about 2 min of work...

 

Taking it off completely is 5 min, tops - by myself. I have the boot too, but I use it for storage only when off the truck

 

Thanks guys. I'm still gonna think on it some of wether or not I'll get it. I don't really ever take it off so I don't know. Here's another question has anybody got a good idea to replace those clips on the straps. They rust like crazy I was thinking of getting some stainless steel nite-Ize s beaner key clips to replace them with???

 

yes those clips rusting is a weak spot. the first time I rolled topdown and
rain hit them, immediate rust.

replace them with anything else that doesn't rust would be fine.

larger sbiners would work fine

https://www.niteize.com/product/S-Biner-Stainless-Steel.asp

 

yeah was thinking I'll have to replace them eventually. I've had my cover for just a few years. Without looking I think it's the back ones rusting but the fronts look ok ? I may replace with mini biner or something like that when they get really bad.

 

I might pick up a Soft Topper from another member on here, but it's a lighter gray and I have a MGM truck.

I was wondering if anyone that owns one might throw in their two cents on how they think spray paint might work on these? I know it's ghetto, but I'm really looking to purchase on a budget and can't swing the $6-- for a brand new; any input is appreciated

 

Love mine, best purchase to date hands down

 

I used forever black because mine was really faded from the previous owner.

$17 Forever Black Black-Top Gel with Applicator - Black Convertible Top Dye for Restoring Black Color of Car Top

http://www.amazon.com/Forever-Black-Top-Gel/dp/B0053CS4I0

Ive read on the reviews that say you can dye another color to black with it but as far as spray paint goes im not sure.