My 72 top has not been off for years do I need worry? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PGG · 03-21-2015, 05:25 PM

Do I need to take any precautions before or during removal to make sure I don't damage the paint on the upper rail? I know it was taken off when it was painted. I just want to make sure I don't mess it up if its something avoidable.

Thanks PG

grillzy · 03-21-2015, 05:51 PM

My 2 cents. Make sure you have 4 strong guys, lift up and don't plan on putting it down until clear of the truck. Top off wouldn't that be nice.... still in storage and dropping to 2 F again.

asolde · 03-22-2015, 08:06 AM

Nah don't worry about it. If you are curious about the windshield frame just unbolt it and set it up on 2x4's and have a look. If you need to replace any seals that's the time to do it.

Chulisohombre · 03-22-2015, 08:43 AM

Just make sure it comes off clean and that you have all the bolts out. There are two in the rear that I didn't notice on My double wall that were hard to get to. Take your time just in case the bolts have rusted to the inner nuts too. The bolts will snap off if you put too much force into them. I have 4 that broke off on mine.

03-21-2015, 05:25 PM	#1
PGG Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 279	My 72 top has not been off for years do I need worry? Do I need to take any precautions before or during removal to make sure I don't damage the paint on the upper rail? I know it was taken off when it was painted. I just want to make sure I don't mess it up if its something avoidable. Thanks PG

03-21-2015, 05:51 PM	#2
grillzy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: belleville ontario Posts: 354	Re: My 72 top has not been off for years do I need worry? My 2 cents. Make sure you have 4 strong guys, lift up and don't plan on putting it down until clear of the truck. Top off wouldn't that be nice.... still in storage and dropping to 2 F again.

03-22-2015, 08:06 AM	#3
asolde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Henderson Nevada Posts: 804	Re: My 72 top has not been off for years do I need worry? Nah don't worry about it. If you are curious about the windshield frame just unbolt it and set it up on 2x4's and have a look. If you need to replace any seals that's the time to do it. __________________ 1972 cheverolet K5 CST Blazer 350/auto/AC/PS/PB/Aux Batt From Medford, Oregon

03-22-2015, 08:43 AM	#4
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: My 72 top has not been off for years do I need worry? Just make sure it comes off clean and that you have all the bolts out. There are two in the rear that I didn't notice on My double wall that were hard to get to. Take your time just in case the bolts have rusted to the inner nuts too. The bolts will snap off if you put too much force into them. I have 4 that broke off on mine. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

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