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flyingcubby 03-08-2017 02:43 PM

71 Blazer double Hatch glass replacement
 
After 46 years a stupid accident in that the rear hatch came down on some 2x4's after hitting a pot hole and shattered. The only saving grace is the window tinting. To the question,does anyone know where to buy a replacement glass. Is it single pane or double. Thanks in advance for any ideas.

JMo241 03-08-2017 04:19 PM

Re: 71 Blazer double Hatch glass replacement
 
I actually have an extra...my hatch was busted but glass was good. Bought a new hatch with glass in it. If you ever get up to Dallas I would sell it to you.A glass shop might just be able to cut you one but idk what kind it is or how much.

flyingcubby 03-08-2017 04:22 PM

Re: 71 Blazer double Hatch glass replacement
 
What are u asking for it, would u be willing to ship...Mike shoot me a pm please

stangtjk 03-08-2017 07:26 PM

Re: 71 Blazer double Hatch glass replacement
 
There is a seller on eBay that sells replacement glass (Auto City Classics). They didn't have a listing for blazers but I asked on one of the c10 listings if they could do a full set of glass for a blazer including the sides and rear glass for the hardtop and they quoted me somewhere in the neighborhood of $500. That included door glass and windshield. I haven't pulled the trigger yet so I can't attest to the fitment.

flyingcubby 04-05-2017 04:49 PM

Re: 71 Blazer double Hatch glass replacement
 
Thanks for the reply, 1rippen6 made a tracing of the extra one he had for me, Now the local glass company that said they would cut one for me backed out. So I'm hoping one day somebody will have one up for sale.

Jmo241 where did you purchase your new glass for yours. I really need to get mine replaced.

truckster 04-06-2017 12:00 AM

Re: 71 Blazer double Hatch glass replacement
 
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Originally Posted by flyingcubby (Post 7907389)
Thanks for the reply, 1rippen6 made a tracing of the extra one he had for me, Now the local glass company that said they would cut one for me backed out. So I'm hoping one day somebody will have one up for sale.

Jmo241 where did you purchase your new glass for yours. I really need to get mine replaced.

I would think there would be a lot of glass shops in the San Antonio area. If the shop you contacted can't cut flat laminated glass, they probably shouldn't be in the business.

Just FYI, the original glass is probably tempered - I'm not aware of any Blazers that came with laminated side glass. If you want, you can take your pattern to a good glass shop and get a quote for a piece of tempered. They'll send the pattern to a tempering shop and it usually takes about a week or so to get your glass back.

JMo241 04-12-2017 05:10 PM

Re: 71 Blazer double Hatch glass replacement
 
I bought a hatch off of here with glass in it....the glass I have is from my old hatch....I might just save it in case I pull a move like you did lol

flyingcubby 06-21-2017 10:37 PM

Re: 71 Blazer double Hatch glass replacement
 
update, no glass shop herein san antonio area will cut a piece of glass. I've looked on the net for custom glass cutters for antique cars & trucks. Still waiting for their responces. The learning curve from my experiance is "Don't trust the hatch supports"

Tom Vogel 06-22-2017 08:26 AM

Re: 71 Blazer double Hatch glass replacement
 
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Originally Posted by flyingcubby (Post 7973324)
update, no glass shop herein san antonio area will cut a piece of glass.

Man, that surprises me. The first glass shop I tried when I was in Ca. did them all right up.

JMo241 06-22-2017 08:51 AM

Re: 71 Blazer double Hatch glass replacement
 
I'm heading down your way this weekend flying cubby....sent you a pm

flyingcubby 06-22-2017 10:47 AM

Re: 71 Blazer double Hatch glass replacement
 
Respond to your PM


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Originally Posted by JMo241 (Post 7973542)
I'm heading down your way this weekend flying cubby....sent you a pm


70k5pk 06-22-2017 07:38 PM

Re: 71 Blazer double Hatch glass replacement
 
I had a rear hatch glass cut at Thad Ziglar Glass by 410 and Vance Jackson if I remember that address correctly. A little pricey $200

flyingcubby 06-22-2017 08:26 PM

Re: 71 Blazer double Hatch glass replacement
 
Went past there two week ago took templete. The glass man said they would no longer cut the glass. Said they didn't want the liabilty. Jason who lives in Dallas area said a while back he had an extra hatch glass. He text me today that he was comming this way this weekend and bringing it with him so I could buy it from him. Great guy. So by the end of the weekend I will have the replacement. Thanks for your advice. Our parts are getting harder and harder to come by.

Maximus 06-23-2017 12:33 PM

Re: 71 Blazer double Hatch glass replacement
 
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Originally Posted by flyingcubby (Post 7974074)
Our parts are getting harder and harder to come by.

No kidding! I spent a year looking for a decent whole hatch I could buy, found one driving distance, considered selling my crappy hatch (fiberglass is junk but it has some hardware and good glass) but realized if I ever need a piece off it I would be SOL, So I kept it and will use it as spares... I grew up restoring a '65 mustang and then my '55 chevy stepside, I was spoiled with parts availability at a young age.....

but whenever I think the blazer is hard to find parts for I remind myself of my old Caddy I have in queue....

Glad you were able to solve your rear glass situation!

flyingcubby 06-23-2017 01:05 PM

Re: 71 Blazer double Hatch glass replacement
 
Maximas, when we lived in Fresno we had a large selection of places where we could get parts for the Blazer. Until we moved from there in 2010 it was a parts paradise. Living there for 40+ years we had acquainces with many people. Now being here in Texas for less than a year is a different story.I thank the people here on the site that have helped all. There are many repop parts out there to be had. Come to find out ppg stopped making replacement glass for the hatchs for our toys two years ago. Now its a hunt and peck situation. I learned my lesson, don't drive on pot hole roads with 2x4's sticking out the back with the hatch open. Disaster just waiting to happen. I'm really Blessed for what Jason is doing. Antique glass companies want $300 or more plus $150.00 shipping if they feel like cutting it. For us old retired folks thats out of my price range..




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Originally Posted by Maximus (Post 7974506)
No kidding! I spent a year looking for a decent whole hatch I could buy, found one driving distance, considered selling my crappy hatch (fiberglass is junk but it has some hardware and good glass) but realized if I ever need a piece off it I would be SOL, So I kept it and will use it as spares... I grew up restoring a '65 mustang and then my '55 chevy stepside, I was spoiled with parts availability at a young age.....

but whenever I think the blazer is hard to find parts for I remind myself of my old Caddy I have in queue....

Glad you were able to solve your rear glass situation!


70k5pk 08-23-2018 09:44 PM

Re: 71 Blazer double Hatch glass replacement
 
Need to know if anyone has right front utility seat brackets for sale for 1970 K5.
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