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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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Cool Kayline soft tops.....

I know its not soft top season. I was just looking around the net for some used Kayline tops for our broncos. I figured I would visit the Kayline website for giggles. Turns out STC (Specialty Top Co.) has purchased the patterns and tooling for the Kayline tops. What does that mean? They are back into production! http://www.kaylinetops.com/ Im not sure if anyone else even cares, but I hope to save up enough to get me one of these tops for this summer!


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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 07:49 PM
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Looks like they have only made it to the '91's so far. Nothing listed for the '92 - '96. Looks like a good quality. Will have to keep watching.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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I think the 91 version will fit the later years just fine. The reason for not listing it is the third brake light on the later years. Someone correct me if I’m wrong.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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Yup, it will fit 92- as screwy mentioned, but for legal reasons, they cannot tell you that. Its due to the third tail light, as well as the rear shoulder belts.


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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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I see they have a zipper one for 66-77 models. Any luck they are gonna come out with one for the Big Bronco? That would be stellar!

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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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It looks like the snaps would get in the way of the original top. Anyone know for sure?
 

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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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"Snap Top for later (78-91) Ford Bronco covers the area behind the front seats. The snaps mount to aluminum strips that can be easily removed when the hard top is in place." Sounds like that is a non-issue (unless I read it wrong).


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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 09:17 PM
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Oh you are crapping me right?! I didnt read that!

Ladies and Gentlemen we have a winner!

I will be getting one thats for sure! I didnt know they put the snaps on rails... Oh our dreams have come true and out prayers answered!
 
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THe STC/KAyline site used to have a detailed installation guide onl the strips for their softtops, Drilling of the tailgate IS required for the row of snaps back there. Jeff's Bronco Graveyard has been selling the Kayline tops for $400, which is a fair price. I just lucked out and found a use Skyler top for less. It requires NO drilling, but they are OOB!!!
 
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 09:33 PM
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I just went through the instructions and it seems to me that you have to drill to mount the aluminum strips. It is really odd. I am very confused now.

why wouldnt those stips just mount using the existing holes?! Grrrrr....
 
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 09:40 PM
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Best guess is that they probably due, but they "suggest" drilling more for a tighter hold.


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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 10:27 PM
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I so much want a skyler top. Every once in a blue moon I see one on ebay, but I usually end up losing the bidding war.
 
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