Penthouse top questions!
Hi guys! This is my first post on this forum, figured this to be the best place to find fine SMB knowledge. And I did search for the answers on the forum, sorry if I didn't dig deep enough before posting this.
So first off, I am a big GM van fan.... Particularly the 1973 to 1982, but I am fond of most others as well. I have a 1979 4x4 SWB G30 that I absolutely love, and I spend waaaay too much time dreaming of how to make it my dream rig. One of my biggest wants is a SMB pop top. I like the CCV too but the van almost hits my garage opening already... Not a fan of the GTRV top, and I don't even know if they would try on my van. The big issue is that I just dont have 12+ inches to spare because my flat roof prevents heightening the opening. So here are my questions:
1. Did SMB ever make shorty PH tops for GM vans? They weren't very willing to answer this when I called/emailed them, only that they no longer made a top for my age van.
2. Anyone know somebody who has a pop top 70's or 80's GM, or know where to get specific measurements? Or better yet, have you seen one for sale? I saw a regular wheelbase for sale in CO a few months back and have been kicking myself ever since for not jumping on it while I had the chance. I also saw an orange one in WA that had a similar top, not a SMB but definitely was built to look like one.
3. Separately, does anyone have drawings or other documents detailing the SMB PH construction? Or has anyone dissected one to see the way they are put together? I feel like my wood frame and fiberglass hack attempt would be plenty strong, but also plenty heavy, ugly, loud, etc.
Thanks for any info you have, and if you have one you would consider measuring for me I would appreciate that. Or you could just sell it to me!
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I got more vans than a van convention.
1997 4x4 6.5L Chevy Express SMB (project at this point)
1979 4x4 Chevy SWB (never won't be a project)
1998 Dodge Mark III Ram Van (SOLD.. Miss it)
1988 Chevy Get-Away Camper Van (SOLD.. Miss it)
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