Here's What She Looks Like Topless!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thekidd · 03-29-2005, 08:12 PM

My blazer that is. I got the top off today. Well actually my children and one extra 14 year old boy helped and we got my blazer top off. I want to thank everybody who told dumb old me about the bolts in the sunvisors.

Once you get those out you know that thing comes off fairly easily. The great thing is I didn't find any rust underneath.

I don't think the top has ever been off.
Drove topless for first time all day. Tried to get my wife to ride topless but couldn't talk her into it.

She ain't as adventurous as she used to be. Oh well at least the ride was great.

**jamie72** · 03-29-2005, 08:40 PM

cool, im waiting a couple more weeks before i get to ditch the top for the year... can`t wait!!

Paul72 · 03-29-2005, 08:44 PM

Congrats!!

Not quite warm enough to do that yet in MN, but those pics sure give me the itch!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-29-2005, 08:45 PM

thekidd · 03-29-2005, 08:54 PM

Oh yeah can you tell 4 wheel drive was needed a little? Had a small monsoon the last couple of days and couldn't resist trying it out.

donkey69 · 03-29-2005, 09:02 PM

Can't beat the first time of the year-congrats!

Jimmy72custom · 03-29-2005, 11:26 PM

The only way to drive!!

71jimmy · 03-30-2005, 12:37 AM

Looks good, hope the weather stays good so you don't have to put the top back on for awhile.

Huck · 03-30-2005, 08:32 AM

OK Kidd, now I'm going to tell you how to get the back of your hood down. With a friend---open the hood and loosen the 3 bolts that hold the hood hinges to the fenders--each side. Now one person pushes the hood open a little further then normal which puts pressure on the hinges backward. Now retighten the bolts. Relax the hood. Carefully close the hood checking for rear clearance between the hood and the cowl. May take a few tries and may require you to re adjust the front to rear hood adjustment with the hinge to hood bolts. This trick will get the back of the hood down even with well worn hinges! Lets us know how it work out. Topless is tops!! Huck

vtblazer · 03-30-2005, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Huck

OK Kidd, now I'm going to tell you how to get the back of your hood down.

And they say men don't care...

Nice of you to explain it Huck.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-30-2005, 12:20 PM

They all look good top less.. They look even better top less going down the road nothing beats it..

thekidd · 03-30-2005, 03:55 PM

Thanks for info on getting hood down. Already know how but next week I am going to take hood off and hopefully get her blasted. We are just driving her around some this week so I could scratch an itch.
They ALL don't look as good as some others topless. Just like anything else as long as there ain't much sag when you take the top off it's a joyful sight!
Been driving for 2 days better give her a rest, NAH!!!

JayDubBlazer · 03-30-2005, 04:40 PM

Yeah, temps are starting to get in the 70's and I need to get my truck running.

vtblazer · 03-30-2005, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by thekidd

I am going to take hood off and hopefully get her blasted.

Your going to have the hood sand blasted? DON'T DO IT! It will warp!
Maybe I misunderstood but fair warning, don't sand blast any flat surface like a hood.

thekidd · 03-30-2005, 07:40 PM

Naw media blasted. Much cooler form of blasting doesn't heat metal enough to cause warpage. Guy that does it is a friend of a friend and he does all the old cars and even old Harleys around here. He will probably end up painting it for me too. Thanks for warning but I already new sand caused warpage from a pedal car I did myself a LONG time ago. Thanks again.

vtblazer · 03-30-2005, 07:44 PM

Whew...

Scared me there for a minute.

03-29-2005, 08:12 PM	#1
thekidd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Piedmont of North Carolina Posts: 194	Here's What She Looks Like Topless!!! My blazer that is. I got the top off today. Well actually my children and one extra 14 year old boy helped and we got my blazer top off. I want to thank everybody who told dumb old me about the bolts in the sunvisors. Once you get those out you know that thing comes off fairly easily. The great thing is I didn't find any rust underneath. I don't think the top has ever been off. Drove topless for first time all day. Tried to get my wife to ride topless but couldn't talk her into it. She ain't as adventurous as she used to be. Oh well at least the ride was great. Attached Images __________________ thekidd 95 Silverado 2000 Suburban 4x4 91 Nissan 4x4 65 Impala SS (Mom and Dads now mine) 1971 K5 Blazer(Father and son project) 1972 2WD Blazer

03-29-2005, 08:40 PM	#2
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	cool, im waiting a couple more weeks before i get to ditch the top for the year... can`t wait!! __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

03-29-2005, 08:44 PM	#3
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Congrats!! Not quite warm enough to do that yet in MN, but those pics sure give me the itch!! __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

03-29-2005, 08:45 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	__________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-29-2005, 08:54 PM	#5
thekidd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Piedmont of North Carolina Posts: 194	Oh yeah can you tell 4 wheel drive was needed a little? Had a small monsoon the last couple of days and couldn't resist trying it out. __________________ thekidd 95 Silverado 2000 Suburban 4x4 91 Nissan 4x4 65 Impala SS (Mom and Dads now mine) 1971 K5 Blazer(Father and son project) 1972 2WD Blazer

03-29-2005, 09:02 PM	#6
donkey69 JB-80 &quot;Twice as Good&quot; Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central, MN Posts: 354	Can't beat the first time of the year-congrats! __________________ HEY NOW!

03-29-2005, 11:26 PM	#7
Jimmy72custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 261	The only way to drive!!

03-30-2005, 12:37 AM	#8
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Looks good, hope the weather stays good so you don't have to put the top back on for awhile. __________________ '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."

03-30-2005, 08:32 AM	#9
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	OK Kidd, now I'm going to tell you how to get the back of your hood down. With a friend---open the hood and loosen the 3 bolts that hold the hood hinges to the fenders--each side. Now one person pushes the hood open a little further then normal which puts pressure on the hinges backward. Now retighten the bolts. Relax the hood. Carefully close the hood checking for rear clearance between the hood and the cowl. May take a few tries and may require you to re adjust the front to rear hood adjustment with the hinge to hood bolts. This trick will get the back of the hood down even with well worn hinges! Lets us know how it work out. Topless is tops!! Huck

03-30-2005, 12:20 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	They all look good top less.. They look even better top less going down the road nothing beats it.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-30-2005, 03:55 PM	#12
thekidd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Piedmont of North Carolina Posts: 194	Thanks for info on getting hood down. Already know how but next week I am going to take hood off and hopefully get her blasted. We are just driving her around some this week so I could scratch an itch. They ALL don't look as good as some others topless. Just like anything else as long as there ain't much sag when you take the top off it's a joyful sight! Been driving for 2 days better give her a rest, NAH!!! __________________ thekidd 95 Silverado 2000 Suburban 4x4 91 Nissan 4x4 65 Impala SS (Mom and Dads now mine) 1971 K5 Blazer(Father and son project) 1972 2WD Blazer

03-30-2005, 04:40 PM	#13
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Yeah, temps are starting to get in the 70's and I need to get my truck running. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

03-30-2005, 07:40 PM	#15
thekidd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Piedmont of North Carolina Posts: 194	Naw media blasted. Much cooler form of blasting doesn't heat metal enough to cause warpage. Guy that does it is a friend of a friend and he does all the old cars and even old Harleys around here. He will probably end up painting it for me too. Thanks for warning but I already new sand caused warpage from a pedal car I did myself a LONG time ago. Thanks again. __________________ thekidd 95 Silverado 2000 Suburban 4x4 91 Nissan 4x4 65 Impala SS (Mom and Dads now mine) 1971 K5 Blazer(Father and son project) 1972 2WD Blazer

03-30-2005, 07:44 PM	#16
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Whew... Scared me there for a minute.

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