any pics of front top to windshield frame bolts? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DC_Jimmy · 10-30-2009, 12:09 PM

My Jimmy only has two bolts attaching top to the windshield frame, the two in the middle. On the corners I see two threaded holes in windshield frame and one hole in the top. Is there a bracket to attach the corners? Would love to see pics of what it should look like and advice on what order to tighten down all the top bolts on a new reattachment.

thanks

**Thealien** · 10-30-2009, 12:21 PM

bolts go through the visor bracket. My best advice is try to get everything started first. bolting the top on was not fun!

**jaros44sr** · 10-30-2009, 01:11 PM

Gotta agree with the alien! I ran a tap in the holes to clean them out and used anti-sieze

Those old phillips are a pita, so I used a stud with a SS acorn nut, helps with alignment. Then you can use the 2 windshield bolts to suck it in

Be real careful not to cross thread

Joe Blaze · 10-09-2011, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Gotta agree with the alien! I ran a tap in the holes to clean them out and used anti-sieze

Those old phillips are a pita, so I used a stud with a SS acorn nut, helps with alignment. Then you can use the 2 windshield bolts to suck it in

Be real careful not to cross thread

Hey jar- what is the purpose of the turnbuckle?

BobbyK · 10-30-2009, 02:35 PM

Tighten them snug, plus 1/4 turn.
I wouldn't go crazy as the nuts in the top are molded in and are unaccessable without cutting if something goes wrong.

Here are what my bolts look like.

Hope that helps.

.

DC_Jimmy · 10-30-2009, 02:56 PM

very, very helpful guys. thanks for all the pics and advice. now I need some visor brackets

swyfor5 · 10-30-2009, 06:40 PM

Excellant info and pic's guy's!

BobbyK · 10-30-2009, 02:41 PM

The order I tighten is like this.

1st..don't tighten ANY of the bolts down. Get them started by hand to make sure nothing gets cross threaded.

#1-Top goes on and I start all the bed rail bolts.

#2-Then the sun visor to top bolts.

#3- the center 2 windshield to top bracket bolts.

Once ALL the bolts are in and threaded at least a few turns by hand then I'll wrench them all down.

I start with the sun visor bolts then the center windshield bracket bolts and lastly the bed rail bolts.

Cap'n Hook · 10-31-2009, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobbyK

The order I tighten is like this.

1st..don't tighten ANY of the bolts down. Get them started by hand to make sure nothing gets cross threaded.

#1-Top goes on and I start all the bed rail bolts.

#2-Then the sun visor to top bolts.

#3- the center 2 windshield to top bracket bolts.

Once ALL the bolts are in and threaded at least a few turns by hand then I'll wrench them all down.

I start with the sun visor bolts then the center windshield bracket bolts and lastly the bed rail bolts.

Exactly how I do it!

vtblazer · 10-31-2009, 07:19 AM

Great info Bobby.

BobbyK · 10-08-2011, 11:30 PM

Thought I'd add the detailed pic's of the other two bolts.

Center windshield bracket.

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71jimmy · 10-09-2011, 01:43 AM

That's awesome info BobbyK. If no one has said it yet, I will, this should go into the Blazer/Jimmy FAQs.

Only thing I would add is:

Are there any differences bt. the single and double wall tops? I know they mount differently, so are some of the bolts different ie: bed rail bolts. If there is, maybe someone that has those can add to this post so that everything is covered at once.

BobbyK · 10-12-2011, 11:19 PM

I'll bet it's to align things when putting the top on.

Depending on your body mounts, the windshield + frame can move either forward or back when the top is off.

**jaros44sr** · 10-13-2011, 11:57 AM

I have 1/2 top.....and it doesnt line up quite right at the B post, about a 1/2" off. POput another windshield frame on it. So, I wasnt sure if he put it backtogether right, OR, my floor patch was a 1/2" to long

Easiest way to have a controlled pull was a turnbuckle, but it seems the w/s is correct.....now I have to cut my patch

Senorx · 01-10-2015, 05:45 PM

Old thread, good info. Is the double wall top to bed bolts the same as the single wall?

**DeadheadNM** · 01-11-2015, 03:17 PM

great info....sub'd

Senorx · 01-11-2015, 06:43 PM

These are OEM double wall top to bed rails. It uses 10 bolts and the size is 5/16.

Senorx · 01-11-2015, 06:47 PM

Another pic of the double wall bed bolt.

10-30-2009, 02:35 PM	#5
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: any pics of front top to windshield frame bolts? Tighten them snug, plus 1/4 turn. I wouldn't go crazy as the nuts in the top are molded in and are unaccessable without cutting if something goes wrong. Here are what my bolts look like. Hope that helps. . __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 10-30-2009 at 09:35 PM.

10-30-2009, 02:56 PM	#6
DC_Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington DC Posts: 35	Re: any pics of front top to windshield frame bolts? very, very helpful guys. thanks for all the pics and advice. now I need some visor brackets __________________

10-30-2009, 06:40 PM	#7
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: any pics of front top to windshield frame bolts? Excellant info and pic's guy's!

10-30-2009, 02:41 PM	#8
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: any pics of front top to windshield frame bolts? The order I tighten is like this. 1st..don't tighten ANY of the bolts down. Get them started by hand to make sure nothing gets cross threaded. #1-Top goes on and I start all the bed rail bolts. #2-Then the sun visor to top bolts. #3- the center 2 windshield to top bracket bolts. Once ALL the bolts are in and threaded at least a few turns by hand then I'll wrench them all down. I start with the sun visor bolts then the center windshield bracket bolts and lastly the bed rail bolts. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 10-30-2009 at 02:44 PM.

10-31-2009, 07:19 AM	#10
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: any pics of front top to windshield frame bolts? Great info Bobby.

10-30-2009, 12:09 PM	#1
DC_Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington DC Posts: 35	any pics of front top to windshield frame bolts? My Jimmy only has two bolts attaching top to the windshield frame, the two in the middle. On the corners I see two threaded holes in windshield frame and one hole in the top. Is there a bracket to attach the corners? Would love to see pics of what it should look like and advice on what order to tighten down all the top bolts on a new reattachment. thanks __________________

10-30-2009, 12:21 PM	#2
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,134	Re: any pics of front top to windshield frame bolts? bolts go through the visor bracket. My best advice is try to get everything started first. bolting the top on was not fun!

10-30-2009, 01:11 PM	#3
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: any pics of front top to windshield frame bolts? Gotta agree with the alien! I ran a tap in the holes to clean them out and used anti-sieze Those old phillips are a pita, so I used a stud with a SS acorn nut, helps with alignment. Then you can use the 2 windshield bolts to suck it in Be real careful not to cross thread __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 10-30-2009 at 01:14 PM.

10-08-2011, 11:30 PM	#11
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: any pics of front top to windshield frame bolts? Thought I'd add the detailed pic's of the other two bolts. Center windshield bracket. . __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

10-09-2011, 01:43 AM	#12
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Re: any pics of front top to windshield frame bolts? That's awesome info BobbyK. If no one has said it yet, I will, this should go into the Blazer/Jimmy FAQs. Only thing I would add is: Are there any differences bt. the single and double wall tops? I know they mount differently, so are some of the bolts different ie: bed rail bolts. If there is, maybe someone that has those can add to this post so that everything is covered at once. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

10-12-2011, 11:19 PM	#13
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: any pics of front top to windshield frame bolts? I'll bet it's to align things when putting the top on. Depending on your body mounts, the windshield + frame can move either forward or back when the top is off. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

10-13-2011, 11:57 AM	#14
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: any pics of front top to windshield frame bolts? I have 1/2 top.....and it doesnt line up quite right at the B post, about a 1/2" off. POput another windshield frame on it. So, I wasnt sure if he put it backtogether right, OR, my floor patch was a 1/2" to long Easiest way to have a controlled pull was a turnbuckle, but it seems the w/s is correct.....now I have to cut my patch __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-10-2015, 05:45 PM	#15
Senorx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Texas Posts: 567	Re: any pics of front top to windshield frame bolts? Old thread, good info. Is the double wall top to bed bolts the same as the single wall?

01-11-2015, 03:17 PM	#16
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: any pics of front top to windshield frame bolts? great info....sub'd __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-11-2015, 06:43 PM	#17
Senorx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Texas Posts: 567	Re: any pics of front top to windshield frame bolts? These are OEM double wall top to bed rails. It uses 10 bolts and the size is 5/16. Attached Images



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01-11-2015, 06:47 PM	#18
Senorx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Texas Posts: 567	Re: any pics of front top to windshield frame bolts? Another pic of the double wall bed bolt. Attached Images

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