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DIGGMAN · 04-30-2013, 01:57 PM

Hey all need some help with these pics.

I cant tell if this is a single wall or double wall.

Thanks in advance.

And yes, these are the best pics i got from the guy selling it.. Haha

Twisted78SS · 04-30-2013, 02:02 PM

Easy way to tell,

does it bolt down from the top through the bedside lip into captured nuts (Single Wall)
or bolt from the bottom into the top Nutserts embedded in the top (Double Wall)..

DIGGMAN · 04-30-2013, 02:22 PM

Ok thanks. I'll check it out..

Digg

68panelman · 04-30-2013, 02:55 PM

Easiest way is the two dome lights, She's a single!

Mint68 · 04-30-2013, 03:25 PM

It is single. As said above bolts from top of bed rail down, there is a lip with chrome trim the bolt runs through, double will have no lip, and mount from bottom of bed rail up. Dome lights are only in single wall tops, and the inside roof line is different. They are lighter, and less susceptible to the nasty waves on the outside roof top.

Looks like a nice blazer its on, going to buy the whole thing or just the top? I think the ochre and saddle combination is pretty neat.

DIGGMAN · 04-30-2013, 03:41 PM

Thanks guys with help on roof.

Going to go check it out tomorrow. From my conversation with owner sounds like a nice blazer... has a rebuilt 350 in it and a rebuilt Th350 but those aren't original. Anything else I should be looking more closely, trouble areas?

heres a another pic of blazer

Digg

**truckster** · 04-30-2013, 04:07 PM

In addition to the typical areas (floors at the corners, rockers and door bottoms) check the torsion boxes for rust. They're important for structural rigidity. It looks like a pretty nice Blazer, though.

RANDAL · 04-30-2013, 04:25 PM

check windsheild frame where the top connects for rust

DIGGMAN · 04-30-2013, 04:36 PM

In the picture looks like there's a spot on the left...this what your talking about randal?

OR IS IT UNDERNEATH THE ROOF?

Digg

CTENTA1 · 04-30-2013, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RANDAL

check windsheild frame where the top connects for rust

x2 on this! They sell just about all the sheet metal to replace any rust area, But they do NOT sell anything to replace the windshield frame. Pay close attention to this area. Do a search on here for windshield frames to get a picture and a better idea of what is an ok frame and what can bee a really bad frame. Good luck.

briank · 04-30-2013, 07:03 PM

Looks good, I wouldnt rule it out even if it has a soft spot in the windshield frame.
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Mint68 · 04-30-2013, 10:58 PM

Looks sweet!

jimcover · 04-30-2013, 11:57 PM

That rigs been on CL for a while. Might be able to get a great deal.
Posted via Mobile Device

04-30-2013, 01:57 PM	#1
DIGGMAN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: BAKERSFIELD, CA Posts: 57	Double wall or single.. 1972 BLAZER Hey all need some help with these pics. I cant tell if this is a single wall or double wall. Thanks in advance. And yes, these are the best pics i got from the guy selling it.. Haha Attached Images

04-30-2013, 02:02 PM	#2
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: Double wall or single.. 1972 BLAZER Easy way to tell, does it bolt down from the top through the bedside lip into captured nuts (Single Wall) or bolt from the bottom into the top Nutserts embedded in the top (Double Wall).. __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

04-30-2013, 02:22 PM	#3
DIGGMAN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: BAKERSFIELD, CA Posts: 57	Re: Double wall or single.. 1972 BLAZER Ok thanks. I'll check it out.. Digg

04-30-2013, 02:55 PM	#4
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: Double wall or single.. 1972 BLAZER Easiest way is the two dome lights, She's a single!

04-30-2013, 03:25 PM	#5
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: Double wall or single.. 1972 BLAZER It is single. As said above bolts from top of bed rail down, there is a lip with chrome trim the bolt runs through, double will have no lip, and mount from bottom of bed rail up. Dome lights are only in single wall tops, and the inside roof line is different. They are lighter, and less susceptible to the nasty waves on the outside roof top. Looks like a nice blazer its on, going to buy the whole thing or just the top? I think the ochre and saddle combination is pretty neat.

04-30-2013, 03:41 PM	#6
DIGGMAN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: BAKERSFIELD, CA Posts: 57	Re: Double wall or single.. 1972 BLAZER Thanks guys with help on roof. Going to go check it out tomorrow. From my conversation with owner sounds like a nice blazer... has a rebuilt 350 in it and a rebuilt Th350 but those aren't original. Anything else I should be looking more closely, trouble areas? heres a another pic of blazer Digg Attached Images Last edited by DIGGMAN; 04-30-2013 at 03:47 PM.

04-30-2013, 04:07 PM	#7
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Double wall or single.. 1972 BLAZER In addition to the typical areas (floors at the corners, rockers and door bottoms) check the torsion boxes for rust. They're important for structural rigidity. It looks like a pretty nice Blazer, though.

04-30-2013, 04:25 PM	#8
RANDAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Posts: 396	Re: Double wall or single.. 1972 BLAZER check windsheild frame where the top connects for rust

04-30-2013, 04:36 PM	#9
DIGGMAN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: BAKERSFIELD, CA Posts: 57	Re: Double wall or single.. 1972 BLAZER In the picture looks like there's a spot on the left...this what your talking about randal? OR IS IT UNDERNEATH THE ROOF? Digg Attached Images

04-30-2013, 07:03 PM	#11
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: Double wall or single.. 1972 BLAZER Looks good, I wouldnt rule it out even if it has a soft spot in the windshield frame. Posted via Mobile Device

04-30-2013, 10:58 PM	#12
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: Double wall or single.. 1972 BLAZER Looks sweet!

04-30-2013, 11:57 PM	#13
jimcover Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 35	Re: Double wall or single.. 1972 BLAZER That rigs been on CL for a while. Might be able to get a great deal. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 4x4 shortbed Restored "ACNICE1" 1972 4x4 Blazer Ochre Original "KCNICE1"



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