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knsmodels · 07-19-2005, 03:33 PM

Looking for a rear for my K10.....anyway came across a Blazer in there that has a good top and rear hatch....I looked the hatch over pretty good and no rust and still has the support braces there.....what would this whole thing be worth....I am tryin to figure out if it is worth going back and getting for resale.....also how hard is it to get one of those tops off....Thanks....Paul K

jakeslim · 07-19-2005, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by knsmodels

Looking for a rear for my K10.....anyway came across a Blazer in there that has a good top and rear hatch....I looked the hatch over pretty good and no rust and still has the support braces there.....what would this whole thing be worth....I am tryin to figure out if it is worth going back and getting for resale.....also how hard is it to get one of those tops off....Thanks....Paul K

easy to get off and if in good shape, well worth pulling. Also grab the supports and hinges if still there also.

bouncytruck · 07-19-2005, 03:46 PM

The hatch is probably worth in the $50-100 range. Market drives the price though. I've seen them go for around $200 when there were several people searching. Grab as much of the hardware for the hatch as possible. Check to see if it has the chrome carpet hold-down strips too. Those can be very hard to find.

knsmodels · 07-19-2005, 03:53 PM

Is it worth grabbing the whole top with it?? it is a 69k5.....Where are the bad spots on a top?? What should I look for?? What tools will I need for removal??....sorry for all the ??'s

c-1072 · 07-19-2005, 05:05 PM

Hey if you do go back check the windshield frame for me or if you have no interest in it there could be a finders fee for you . PM me with any info you might have . Thanks

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-19-2005, 05:08 PM

The only thing I see that anyone failed to mention is, that top is freak'n
heavy as hell, it will require a minimum of 2 decent guys to remove it.

bouncytruck · 07-19-2005, 05:18 PM

It is most likely a doublewall top. They have issues with sagging in the middle and splitting on the seams. They aren't worth as much as a single wall top and they can be hard to sell.

**6t727t2** · 07-19-2005, 08:34 PM

Hey Paul,
I just hauled back a 72 cheyenne 4x4 from NY. Last 2 ft. of frame was cut off? Body is toast, engine is gone, but it still has rears, auto trans & trans case & lots of good small parts. I'm looking for a nice blazer hatch and some small parts for my blazer. I can email you pics of the truck. I would trade the whole thing for the blazer parts? In NJ 08015. Or I would be interested in buying the parts from you. ( I bought the door & fenders from you a few weeks ago)
Thanks,
Harry
hchconst@comcast.net

Gyva · 07-19-2005, 09:00 PM

Tow hooks?, black seatbelts?, tach dash?... some of the higher priced goodies

Mike...

3 on the tree · 07-19-2005, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knsmodels

Is it worth grabbing the whole top with it?? it is a 69k5.....Where are the bad spots on a top?? What should I look for?? What tools will I need for removal??....sorry for all the ??'s

The only tools I needed to take the top off my 70 was a 3/8 ratchet set. If I remember correctly, there were 16 bolts total holding my top on.

71swb4x4 · 07-20-2005, 01:05 AM

I don't think a double wall top would be worth the effort, but a single wall would. I think that hatch would be worth at least $200 in really nice shape, and $100 - $200 if it has a couple minor cracks. If it's a single wall top you could probably get $200+ very easily, probably twice that if it's really nice.

bouncytruck · 07-20-2005, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 3 on the tree

The only tools I needed to take the top off my 70 was a 3/8 ratchet set. If I remember correctly, there were 16 bolts total holding my top on.

And a big screw driver too (two inboard screws on the windshield frame).

07-19-2005, 03:33 PM	#1
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Went fishin in the local yard.... Looking for a rear for my K10.....anyway came across a Blazer in there that has a good top and rear hatch....I looked the hatch over pretty good and no rust and still has the support braces there.....what would this whole thing be worth....I am tryin to figure out if it is worth going back and getting for resale.....also how hard is it to get one of those tops off....Thanks....Paul K __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

07-19-2005, 03:46 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	The hatch is probably worth in the $50-100 range. Market drives the price though. I've seen them go for around $200 when there were several people searching. Grab as much of the hardware for the hatch as possible. Check to see if it has the chrome carpet hold-down strips too. Those can be very hard to find. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-19-2005, 03:53 PM	#4
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Is it worth grabbing the whole top with it?? it is a 69k5.....Where are the bad spots on a top?? What should I look for?? What tools will I need for removal??....sorry for all the ??'s __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

07-19-2005, 05:05 PM	#5
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	blazer top Hey if you do go back check the windshield frame for me or if you have no interest in it there could be a finders fee for you . PM me with any info you might have . Thanks

07-19-2005, 05:08 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	The only thing I see that anyone failed to mention is, that top is freak'n heavy as hell, it will require a minimum of 2 decent guys to remove it. __________________ 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

07-19-2005, 05:18 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	It is most likely a doublewall top. They have issues with sagging in the middle and splitting on the seams. They aren't worth as much as a single wall top and they can be hard to sell. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-19-2005, 08:34 PM	#8
6t727t2 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 6,454	Hey Paul, I just hauled back a 72 cheyenne 4x4 from NY. Last 2 ft. of frame was cut off? Body is toast, engine is gone, but it still has rears, auto trans & trans case & lots of good small parts. I'm looking for a nice blazer hatch and some small parts for my blazer. I can email you pics of the truck. I would trade the whole thing for the blazer parts? In NJ 08015. Or I would be interested in buying the parts from you. ( I bought the door & fenders from you a few weeks ago) Thanks, Harry hchconst@comcast.net

07-19-2005, 09:00 PM	#9
Gyva Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mountain Home Idaho Posts: 544	Tow hooks?, black seatbelts?, tach dash?... some of the higher priced goodies Mike...

07-20-2005, 01:05 AM	#11
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I don't think a double wall top would be worth the effort, but a single wall would. I think that hatch would be worth at least $200 in really nice shape, and $100 - $200 if it has a couple minor cracks. If it's a single wall top you could probably get $200+ very easily, probably twice that if it's really nice. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

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