CA 69-72 Blazer/Jimmy rear hatch REPO's now available - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**amcgeh01** · 12-07-2018, 12:36 AM

Hi everyone,

Not sure if anyone knew about these new hatches that have been Reproduced and are being sold in Calif... Have your wallet ready though as they are a bit expensive but if yours has been wrecked or stolen then this is the next best option when you don't have time to track them down in the forum...

https://www.brotherstrucks.com/69-72...tinfo/BRH6972/

** Now if we can just get someone to start making the glass pieces that go in the hatch and sides... That would be awesome.

rayray767 · 12-07-2018, 10:14 AM

I bet no glass no hardware...

**1rippen6** · 12-07-2018, 10:33 AM

They've been out for some time, the reviews I've read on the forum describe them as Ill fitting.

**amcgeh01** · 12-07-2018, 11:12 AM

It would be nice if someone did a side by side comparison and test fitting to see if the differences are too great or can be managed with a little shaping. Of course new rubber would probably help as well to fill in any small gaps. It has to be better than not having a hatch at all to secure your truck with...

Plus with forum members stepping up to make some of the parts now, really helps all of us keep them on the road longer. Jesse b. Is making the locking mechanism and you can get a garage handle at home Depot that works fine with it for under $10.00. I thought I saw someone else making hinge covers and another making the outer metal rectangular hinge covers that the hinge grommet/gasket goes under so things are definitely improving. I am going to check out getting the hatch glass made but not sure if it will be prohibitively expensive or not but if someone breaks your window you have to do something....

briank · 12-07-2018, 11:49 AM

There was a member who had bought one and it was so bad I dont think he could even make it work.

**Blazerowner** · 12-07-2018, 12:06 PM

There’s a thread that compares them and it literally had to be rebuilt to be used. From what I saw a basket case would be better to start with since fiberglass work is required.

**richard2717** · 12-07-2018, 05:15 PM

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...o+blazer+hatch

Here is an older thread on it with another thread within. Not sure if they have made any improvements or not

12-07-2018, 12:36 AM	#1
amcgeh01 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 206	69-72 Blazer/Jimmy rear hatch REPO's now available Hi everyone, Not sure if anyone knew about these new hatches that have been Reproduced and are being sold in Calif... Have your wallet ready though as they are a bit expensive but if yours has been wrecked or stolen then this is the next best option when you don't have time to track them down in the forum... https://www.brotherstrucks.com/69-72...tinfo/BRH6972/ Now if we can just get someone to start making the glass pieces that go in the hatch and sides... That would be awesome. __________________ ****************************************** In-work on my 5.3L/4L65E/NP208 case conversion into a 1972 GMC JImmy 4x4... Not as simple as it looks folks.. Last edited by amcgeh01; 12-07-2018 at 12:43 AM.

12-07-2018, 10:14 AM	#2
rayray767 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 1,135	Re: 69-72 Blazer/Jimmy rear hatch REPO's now available I bet no glass no hardware...

12-07-2018, 10:33 AM	#3
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: 69-72 Blazer/Jimmy rear hatch REPO's now available They've been out for some time, the reviews I've read on the forum describe them as Ill fitting.

12-07-2018, 11:12 AM	#4
amcgeh01 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 206	Re: 69-72 Blazer/Jimmy rear hatch REPO's now available It would be nice if someone did a side by side comparison and test fitting to see if the differences are too great or can be managed with a little shaping. Of course new rubber would probably help as well to fill in any small gaps. It has to be better than not having a hatch at all to secure your truck with... Plus with forum members stepping up to make some of the parts now, really helps all of us keep them on the road longer. Jesse b. Is making the locking mechanism and you can get a garage handle at home Depot that works fine with it for under $10.00. I thought I saw someone else making hinge covers and another making the outer metal rectangular hinge covers that the hinge grommet/gasket goes under so things are definitely improving. I am going to check out getting the hatch glass made but not sure if it will be prohibitively expensive or not but if someone breaks your window you have to do something.... __________________ ******************************************** In-work on my 5.3L/4L65E/NP208 case conversion into a 1972 GMC JImmy 4x4... Not as simple as it looks folks.. Last edited by amcgeh01; 12-07-2018 at 11:19 AM.

12-07-2018, 11:49 AM	#5
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: 69-72 Blazer/Jimmy rear hatch REPO's now available There was a member who had bought one and it was so bad I dont think he could even make it work.

12-07-2018, 12:06 PM	#6
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,955	Re: 69-72 Blazer/Jimmy rear hatch REPO's now available There’s a thread that compares them and it literally had to be rebuilt to be used. From what I saw a basket case would be better to start with since fiberglass work is required. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

12-07-2018, 05:15 PM	#7
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,126	Re: 69-72 Blazer/Jimmy rear hatch REPO's now available https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...o+blazer+hatch Here is an older thread on it with another thread within. Not sure if they have made any improvements or not __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

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