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One more question.. what did you use for the gasket? I like that idea just in case.

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The gasket was standard front lip gasket for a hard top. It fits under the front edge of a hard top for sealing the top to the WS frame. LMC catalog shows it.

I didn't like the way the L-brackets attached to the WS frame, not stable. So, I found those plastic insulators in some of my junk, got a longer hex head bolt and screw every thing down tight. The (Rob) header had to be trimmed back eleveate the door top hitting the header. So I used a cut-off tool and angle grinder to shape, drill and notch the end. You will have to do this or the (Rob) header will not sit tight to the WS frame. Also, I used a hacksaw to cut softopper aluminum bar about half way down and then hand bend to the correct spot for the outside snap placement.

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Nice install but kinda defeats the purpose to install that softopper strip on top in order to cut down on elements intruding from under the canvas .My install did not require any further reinforcement and you virtually cannot tell its there .once again I am available by phone if someone requires more info for the installation 1-604-999-9574 Rob
As long as your happy with it is my concern . Just to let you know that the fibreglass is polyester in case you want to plug holes. Should be hearing from three others on the install and the making decision on continued supply .Thanks Rob
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I'm very satisfied. I'll probably scuff and re-paint the complete header again when I remove the soft top for the winter. It's been raining quite a bit this week, I believe its more water tight than the hard top. No leaks around header.:metal: The only thing that I don't like in the soft topper design the front window area. Its an open area. I think I will make a L-bracket that bends down a little more. Also re-install the OE rain deflectors. Rob you mentioned rolling down the window to open the door. I agree - PIA! Again, great design on the "Rob" header. If it is installed either way (no bar or with bar) it works very well.

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Yeh David I just want to point out that I"m trying to make there might soon be a fix for the side windows to be leak proof by next summer hopefully. I think it will be good but it might require the co-operation of Softopper but have had no discussions as yet with them. But at the same time any mods on the Header can be easily repaired for that add on Regards Rob Happy Blazin !
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Thanks for all your hard work rob!!! :) Are you taking more orders now? No rush, I'm currently working out of state in Hawaii for the next 8 months so it'll be awhile before I get back to my beloved blazer! I wish I could have it out here with me! :) but anyway I'd like to buy one when you have more. .......I just don't wanna miss out :) thanks again.
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Bob401
I have one with you name on it just let me know when your ready for shipping I know you are one of the first on the list anyway .You can also reach me by my cell phone number at 604-999-9574 or srpenner@hotmail.com 260.00+ 40.00 shipping payment can be sent to the hotmail address .Regards Rob
Enjoy hawaii. Actually I" going to be there not sure off the top of my head but I think jan or Feb
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Again if your ready for a header you need to inform me..I am not sending another order in till there are ten sold ....Regards Rob
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Ill be callin you this week :)
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Nicely done! I haven't read this thread before man great header mould work!
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Zammer, how have you, of all people, not read this thread before?:dohh:

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I know hey, it's because I have been too intermittent with my top project and the forum with the family life.. I'm on it now!
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I have two more headers ready for shipping and looking like no more available after this .......any one ?

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I may be interested how much shipped to 96013 business addeess

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How much shipped to 95982?

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The Header is $260.00 plus shipping .The last known shipping cost to California was $42.00 for the same part that I shipped just a couple weeks ago .

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If there are any available, I will take one

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Do you have any available?

Thanks,
Joe

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Hi Rob,
I sent a couple of PM's to you but never got a response..? Can you tell me where I am on the "List"..? Thanks in advance..

- A.J.

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If you want one just PM me your name ,complete address and you also need provide a telephone number for the shipping company .I will follow up with shipping .Its now first come first serve basis I have three left to ship and no info on how long the next shipment will be as guy who builds them is not very healthy so your. Guess is as good as mine .

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PM sent..

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PM Sent

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Ok Rob, money sent.. that leaves one left if I am correct..?

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PM Sent

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Do you have any more header panels availible? I'm very interested!

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PM sent as well Rob.

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Rob,
Have been having a hard time reaching you. Do you still have header panels availible?
Thanks,
Eric

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Hi Rob,

I would be interested in one if you have any available or plan to build any more. I'm a fellow Canuck...out in BC.

Let me know.

Thanks,

Gibber1967 (David)

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I would like one of these installation strips.
Please PM me if you are still selling them.
Thanks.
-Brent

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I do like the final appearance of the front roof line by adding this part. It gives the top look of a much cleaner install similar to factory convertible tops. I might be interested in one as a purely aesthetic value.

I have worked with fiberglass in the past and I can see you have put a lot of work into the tooling alone. Good job there Rob.

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So whatever happened with this? Was it a single run that has run it's course? Are they still available? Will there be more?

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Well here's the low down. I had a guy building them but he insisted on building ten minimum for him to make it worth his while. But if there was interest in less I could approach him on the cost . That simple ! The parts were selling for $260.00 each which was a good deal. I have two and am using one to build a chalet top, But I guess that's were they petered out . There were only about 30 sold maybe 15 sold to US mainly Texas and Caifornia and the rest In Canada.

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I'd be interested in one, but probably not until early next year. Right now I have so many parts spread out all over the place while my project is under construction. It's amazing how much more space one of these trucks takes up in pieces than together.

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It's a great product, you can tell Rob has done his homework on it. Once mine is on I'll post some pics.

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interested if you do another production batch

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Thank mtully for the kind words. I hope you really get the desired affect of your header as it was intended to be a hidden installation giving way to the original design of the Blazer with softop installation. That's the way I approached the install on mine and I'm certain they will get even better as each install passes . I hope I can get some more made for the members as it can possibly make these trucks truly non dependent on the hard top . Still working on the side window but lots of politics going on with this development and not sure of the next step. Anyway good luck and always looking forward to new pics of our Blazer babes

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I NEED one of these. Please let me know (PM or email)when you do another run. I don't get to check in that much.

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I'm in for one. PM me when they're ready or if you need a deposit?

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I'd be in for one also if you make another batch. Sounds like there is plenty of demand.