Removing 1970 Blazer Top

[McRed70K5]

Okay, I sure this has been covered many many times here... But, I am new here. I just picked up a pretty nice 1970 Blazer in NV from the original owner.

He never had the top off, I want to take it off to start getting to work on it and things...

Anyone have advice and how much does that top weigh, and should I store it in a specific way?

Thanks!
~~Mc

[Driveway Dreams]

Great looking truck. You may have better luck in the Forum for those. See if you can get a Mod to move it over there. Or search it at the top of the page. Here is the link for the 67-72 Suburban/Blazer forum.
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...sprune=30&f=38

[HuggerCST]

I agree, you'll get a better response there. I'll move it for you. Nice Blazer! It's a lot like mine, but yours is in better shape.

[McRed70K5]

Thanks Fellas, like I said new here, trying to catch up with this site... It's really "busy"

[bouncytruck]

I hang my top from the garage (similar to what they did here http://home.pacbell.net/jls-dls/RemoveTop.html), but with a friend or two you can easily lift the top off. They weigh roughly 300 pounds.

Just a quick note, if you're body mounts need replacing, do it before you pop the top off for the first time. I wish I had taken the time to replace them before I pulled my top for the first time. Old body mounts will cause the body to sag and make it difficult to align the top properly and get a good seal.

You'll probably want to get new seals on the top before you put it back on again too.

[Yukon Jack]

Welcome to the board - is that K5 in as good of shape as it looks? Definitely do the rubber body mounts before you go topless!

[swyfor5]

Yea, what they said about the body mounts is very important. The first time I took my top off, I didn't know that. Took it "wheeling" and the doors kept popping open. Dont think I did any damage, as the top went right back on easily. But I'm changing all the mounts and repairing the rocker boxes before it comes off again. Nice looking K5 you got there!

[70k52wd]

Nice looking truck. It looks real solid. Welcome to the club.

[McRed70K5]

Thanks for making me feel very welcome, that cool to know I am not just a "rookie" and alone on this "project"!! I took it to a local friend who owns two shops, he said the body mounts up top are shot... Sounds like I should replace those first?

Other than that I had to replace the top hose and the truck is pretty sweet! I feel like I got a pretty good rig!

[68,69 K20]

Looks very solid, nice find!

[bouncytruck]

Glad you discovered the body mounts. I've heard they can be done in a weekend, but i haven't tackled the project yet.

Feel free to post some more pictures...

[70k52wd]

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Glad you discovered the body mounts. I've heard they can be done in a weekend, but i haven't tackled the project yet.

Feel free to post some more pictures...

I'm avoiding the inevitable as well. I know that a 4x4 shop should know how to do them. I dread the task. I was planing on removing my top until I read this post.

[BLUE THUNDER]

Dude, that is a great looking Blazer. You gotta post more pics of everything; interior,motor, and options. BTW, welcome from San Antonio. Later, Mario

[woodymm3]

I just removed body mounts this weekend and depending on the deterioration of the originals they should be able to be done in an after noon. All you need is a high lift and a couple tools. the high lift is the key they make it super simple... just take off a couple mount bolts then lift place pucks place washer place bushing place mount place washer lower replace bolts. rinse and repeat

I just recently took my top off for the first time too... the corners of the windshield frame have a few rust spots. gonna see what i cant do about that.

[McRed70K5]

Anyone sent me to a good place to get the right mounts with hardware?

Thanks in advance!
Mc

[72truckman]

Hey neighbor welcome to the board! This is a link for a body mount kit:http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=34
Check out my blazer thread for a way to take the top off.

[McRed70K5]

Truckman, you are the man... That is a serious project you have taken on!!

The Blazer I picked up is also a project for me and my 13 year old son... Maybe you guys can start a club, since were neighbors and all

Thanks for the info!!
Mc

[Yukon Jack]

Looks great. What is the brochure/magazine in the back?

[lks dcvn]

- brochure looks to be a 1970 GM Blazer Brochure

[McRed70K5]

Yup, that it, the original... Came with the rig

[70rs/ss]

Kind of a lower optioned blazer with utility buckets, no rear seat and the inside spare, way to sweet!! Love the originality of the rig, keep it that way and the white spokes set off the white top against the red, but it is your's swap as you will, I just think she is purdy sweet the way she sits!!

[McRed70K5]

I have a rear seat, it's in the garage for now... Until I firgure how I want to "do the seat.

What does "lower optioned" mean?

[Mint68]

Originally Posted by McRed70K5

I have a rear seat, it's in the garage for now... Until I firgure how I want to "do the seat.

What does "lower optioned" mean?

I think what he means is it wasnt ordered with a bunch of comfort options, not a bad thing. Its neat seeing one with utility buckets and no rear seat. Take a pic of the sticker inside of the glove box door and post it. It will list all the options the truck came with.

Its a very nice looking blazer.

[McRed70K5]

Thanks Mint... Pretty happy about the score!

I will get a pic of that soon; tried with my cell phone but to hard to read...

Getting the body mounts turned out to be a huge job! Sucks, but it's done now and done right...

Pulling the top this weekend and the roll bar is headed to Reno (a buddy) for powder coat... Stay tuned

[JWPOORE]

Originally Posted by McRed70K5

Here is where we are so far... Cleaned out the inside, all new front end and rear bumper, the paint buffed out real nice! Body mounts are getting done right now, so the top will be off before the weekend.

Are you doing the body mounts yourself or having someone do them? What type of kit did you buy and where from? If you are having them installed at a shop, what is that costing you for installation? Thanks for any feedback, you and I seem to need similiar things done to our 70 Blazers.