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BobbyK · 05-04-2010, 09:56 PM

I finally got the measurements you guys wanted.
Plus I changed a couple things today.

Got the top down on the ground and laid a tape on the main beam span. It's 59.5".

Here's the boy helpin out.

Then took a measurement from the front of the main beam to the lifting point.
That is 28".

Then I replaced the 1/4" bolts with some proper locking pin's to secure the arms with.

Then to be REAL sure the top stays secured I attached a ratchet strap at each corner of the main beam and wrapped them around the rafters in the ceiling of the carport.

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69-72 · 05-05-2010, 09:16 AM

Thanks, its top lifting season soon. You might save me from having to buy an engine equalizer.

**PICKMUP** · 05-05-2010, 09:58 PM

Wow! That is nice. I am not going to show you my 2x4s and rope rig-lol.

BobbyK · 08-07-2010, 11:37 PM

Well...this is how I started... not even any rope.

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**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-21-2010, 03:15 PM

That is very nice. What was the total cost of it when you were done. Thanks for showing use your idea.

ProchargedSS · 10-21-2010, 03:46 PM

Great idea!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-21-2010, 04:17 PM

Great lift!

BobbyK · 10-21-2010, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary 70 Jimmy

That is very nice. What was the total cost of it when you were done. Thanks for showing use your idea.

About $50 in new steel.
$70.00 for the winch (already had it though)
< $10.00 for the 4 locking pin's.
Total price...PRICELESS...Saves my back and is much safer for a one-man operation.

Approx. $130.00
Could have gone with scrap steel to save money but didn't.

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**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-22-2010, 08:17 AM

Did you youse 1" square tubing and what size was the round tubing.

BobbyK · 10-22-2010, 09:01 AM

1.5" square tube, .125 (1/8") wall. round bar is 3/4"

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-22-2010, 09:05 AM

What was the length of the 2 bars going across the top.

BobbyK · 10-22-2010, 09:21 AM

2" wider than the widest part of the top on each side. Measured from bottom edge to bottom edge. I think is was 6'.
So whatever the widest measurement is +4".

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-22-2010, 09:31 AM

Ok thanks for the help.

2003 silverado · 10-22-2010, 10:04 AM

Man that looks awesome.I need to make one now ,Having three girls nobody to help lift the top off.The one thing i see is would it have made sense???to have had a return up on the feet so it doesent slip out maybe two inch return. Then you coould just slide it from the back /and down from window area?????Just throwing it out there.

BobbyK · 10-22-2010, 10:14 AM

The top is bolted to the feet of the arms using the factory holes in the bed rails of the top.

Having a lip on the foot would interfere when you slid the foot under the top. Unless of course you just raised the top up enough to clear whatever sized lip you have made.

The 3/4" arms are are more than strong enough to hold the top up without the weight of the top splaying out the arms.
Basically it's like having the top on the ground.

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Guana · 04-23-2013, 07:39 AM

Did you ever figure out he COG, i fixing to start working on a lift for my K5 roof and it would save me lots of time if you knew what it was.............thanks
Guana

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BobbyK

UPDATE 4/20/10

Some good progress today.

Still in the mock-up stage but here are some pic's anyway.

Got the "I" frame up on the Blazer's top and temp. attached the winch to it with a chain.

removed all the mounting hardware and got the top up on two pieces of wood.
Then, one corner at a time I slid the "arms" into the I-frame.

Unfortunately I have no pic's of the actual top up in the air. It was a little scary at first as I don't have the COG (center of Gravity) figured out yet and I was alone. So I couldn't leave the top up in the air by it's self.

Here it is on the ground though...

So after a long day I ground all the surface rust off all the parts and primed them up.

I'm not sure what color to paint the lift.
Black... or white like the top.
Opinions?

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Dale99 · 04-23-2013, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guana

Did you ever figure out he COG, i fixing to start working on a lift for my K5 roof and it would save me lots of time if you knew what it was.............thanks
Guana

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He showed a measurement that was 28" from one of the ends.

BobbyK · 04-23-2013, 11:11 AM

I used the 1st and last mounting holes in the rail of the top.
So the arms of the frame are right in line with those holes when the top is suspended in the "I" frame.
28" from the front of the "I" frame back to the eye bolt.

Your measurements may vary +/- 1" as it seems there are slight differences between the single and double walled tops.

I still have the top on my blazer but I will update the post this summer with an actual COG measurement on the Blazer top itself.

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BobbyK · 01-02-2014, 01:56 AM

The front arms are in line with the 1st holes in the rail of the top.
So the COG would be approx. 28" back from those 1st holes.

Gibber1967 · 01-02-2014, 02:45 AM

I know what I'm doing with the rest of my Christmas vacation...thanks for all the great info.!

Guana · 01-17-2014, 01:32 PM

Thanks for the tips, this is how I did mine and where it's stored......

BobbyK · 07-02-2015, 01:05 PM

Nice single wall.
Wish I could keep mine indoors.

Nice Blazer too!

05-04-2010, 09:56 PM	#26
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: Raising the roof to the roof...Version 2.0(PIC'S) I finally got the measurements you guys wanted. Plus I changed a couple things today. Got the top down on the ground and laid a tape on the main beam span. It's 59.5". Here's the boy helpin out. Then took a measurement from the front of the main beam to the lifting point. That is 28". Then I replaced the 1/4" bolts with some proper locking pin's to secure the arms with. Then to be REAL sure the top stays secured I attached a ratchet strap at each corner of the main beam and wrapped them around the rafters in the ceiling of the carport. . __________________ 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

05-05-2010, 09:16 AM	#27
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: Raising the roof to the roof...Version 2.0(PIC'S) Thanks, its top lifting season soon. You might save me from having to buy an engine equalizer. __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery

05-05-2010, 09:58 PM	#28
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: Raising the roof to the roof...Version 2.0(PIC'S) Wow! That is nice. I am not going to show you my 2x4s and rope rig-lol.

08-07-2010, 11:37 PM	#29
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: Raising the roof to the roof...Version 2.0(PIC'S) Well...this is how I started... not even any rope. . __________________ 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; 01-02-2014 at 01:55 PM.

10-21-2010, 03:15 PM	#30
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: Raising the roof to the roof...Version 2.0(PIC'S) That is very nice. What was the total cost of it when you were done. Thanks for showing use your idea. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-21-2010, 03:46 PM	#31
ProchargedSS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 8	Re: Raising the roof to the roof...Version 2.0(PIC'S) Great idea!!!

10-21-2010, 04:17 PM	#32
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10-22-2010, 08:17 AM	#34
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: Raising the roof to the roof...Version 2.0(PIC'S) Did you youse 1" square tubing and what size was the round tubing. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-22-2010, 09:01 AM	#35
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: Raising the roof to the roof...Version 2.0(PIC'S) 1.5" square tube, .125 (1/8") wall. round bar is 3/4" __________________ 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

10-22-2010, 09:05 AM	#36
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: Raising the roof to the roof...Version 2.0(PIC'S) What was the length of the 2 bars going across the top. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-22-2010, 09:21 AM	#37
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: Raising the roof to the roof...Version 2.0(PIC'S) 2" wider than the widest part of the top on each side. Measured from bottom edge to bottom edge. I think is was 6'. So whatever the widest measurement is +4". __________________ 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

10-22-2010, 09:31 AM	#38
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: Raising the roof to the roof...Version 2.0(PIC'S) Ok thanks for the help. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-22-2010, 10:04 AM	#39
2003 silverado Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Chester Pa Posts: 965	Re: Raising the roof to the roof...Version 2.0(PIC'S) Man that looks awesome.I need to make one now ,Having three girls nobody to help lift the top off.The one thing i see is would it have made sense???to have had a return up on the feet so it doesent slip out maybe two inch return. Then you coould just slide it from the back /and down from window area?????Just throwing it out there. __________________ !972 K5 Blazer,Highlander,A/C a twin to the one I Had 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Highlander 15YR project 2003 Silverado Crew 2500HD (Daily driver) 1997 Ford focus (Beater) 2003 ford Taurus (student) 2014 Ford Fusion HYB (wife) 2003 Jetta ( Student)

10-22-2010, 10:14 AM	#40
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: Raising the roof to the roof...Version 2.0(PIC'S) The top is bolted to the feet of the arms using the factory holes in the bed rails of the top. Having a lip on the foot would interfere when you slid the foot under the top. Unless of course you just raised the top up enough to clear whatever sized lip you have made. The 3/4" arms are are more than strong enough to hold the top up without the weight of the top splaying out the arms. Basically it's like having the top on the ground. . __________________ 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

04-23-2013, 11:11 AM	#43
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: Raising the roof to the roof...Version 2.0(PIC'S) I used the 1st and last mounting holes in the rail of the top. So the arms of the frame are right in line with those holes when the top is suspended in the "I" frame. 28" from the front of the "I" frame back to the eye bolt. Your measurements may vary +/- 1" as it seems there are slight differences between the single and double walled tops. I still have the top on my blazer but I will update the post this summer with an actual COG measurement on the Blazer top itself. . __________________ 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; 01-02-2014 at 01:38 PM.



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01-02-2014, 01:56 AM	#44
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: Raising the roof to the roof...Version 2.0(PIC'S) The front arms are in line with the 1st holes in the rail of the top. So the COG would be approx. 28" back from those 1st holes. __________________ 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

01-02-2014, 02:45 AM	#45
Gibber1967 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Shuswap, BC Posts: 152	Re: Raising the roof to the roof...Version 2.0(PIC'S) I know what I'm doing with the rest of my Christmas vacation...thanks for all the great info.!

01-17-2014, 01:32 PM	#46
Guana Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houma Posts: 91	Re: Raising the roof to the roof...Version 2.0(PIC'S) Thanks for the tips, this is how I did mine and where it's stored......

07-02-2015, 01:05 PM	#47
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: Raising the roof to the roof...Version 2.0(PIC'S) Nice single wall. Wish I could keep mine indoors. Nice Blazer too! __________________ 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

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