Top Removal:HELP!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thekidd · 03-25-2005, 11:44 AM

OK I am trying to remove the top on my 71. Removed all bolts from sides. Two in front above visors. Sides can be moved with hand pressure. Tried to remove front first by running strap through windows and lifting. Almost pulled blazer off ground.

Do you need to lift from back first and then tilt front or what?

Never been around top removal so I don't know. MUST get off it is supposed to be in 70's next week and I have a scratch I have to itch before I get started with serious refurbishing. HELP please!!

*Gee_Emm* · 03-25-2005, 12:22 PM

Did you get the bolts that go into the top that are IN the visor brackets?

bouncytruck · 03-25-2005, 12:36 PM

I think Gee_Emm has it figured out. There are actually 4 bolts on the windshield. I think you also have to remove the little brackets by the tailgate and the drip rail deflectors above the doors - but it's been so long since I took a top off or put one on, I don't remember exactly.

While you have it off, get a soft top for the rest of the summer - it is soooo much easier if you are going to be driving it all summer.

thekidd · 03-25-2005, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Gee_Emm

Did you get the bolts that go into the top that are IN the visor brackets?

Didn't know I had to take those out.

I am watching NCAA basketball now(ACC!!!!!) but tomorrow I'll remove those. Thank you very much.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-26-2005, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by thekidd

Tried to remove front first by running strap through windows and lifting. Almost pulled blazer off ground.

HOPEFULLY YOU DIDN'T BEND THOSE BOLTS OR THEY WILL BE A B!TCH TO GET OUT

**Yukon Jack** · 03-26-2005, 09:09 AM

Let me know where you found bolts that were hidden as I will be removing the top from my K5 once I get it running and I have never taken one off before.

*Gee_Emm* · 03-26-2005, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

HOPEFULLY YOU DIDN'T BEND THOSE BOLTS OR THEY WILL BE A B!TCH TO GET OUT

They are a ***** to get out as it is, you for sure need a #3 phillips and you still might end up stripping them if they haven't been out for a while.

Yukon Jack, the bolts are right in the big chunky visor mount going straight up into the top.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-26-2005, 07:32 PM

So did you get the top off???? The sun has gotta be out..

thekidd · 03-26-2005, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

So did you get the top off???? The sun has gotta be out..

Today was nasty,cool,misty spring day here. Supposed to rain all day tomorrow. Am shooting for Monday will have found all my eggs by then. I HAVE to get it off by Wednesday supposed to be 75!!!!

Keep everyone up to date on the shape of my screws.

donkey69 · 03-26-2005, 10:53 PM

Should just be 4 bolts total along the windshield......don't have to mess with the phillips screws unless you're going to remove the sunvisors!

crispy · 03-27-2005, 12:28 PM

yah, keep us posted TheKidd... i have never taken the top off my k5. i was looking forward to doing that this summer. any info would be greatly appreciated.

Jimmy72custom · 03-27-2005, 01:05 PM

I coat all the bolts with never seize when I put the top back on. I had a hard time getting the bolts out the first time I pulled the top. I also had to drill out some broken bolts that someone else obviously had trouble with. My hard top has not been on for 3 years now, but I use the bed rail bolts for my rag top snap rail.

03-25-2005, 11:44 AM	#1
thekidd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Piedmont of North Carolina Posts: 196	Top Removal:HELP!!!! OK I am trying to remove the top on my 71. Removed all bolts from sides. Two in front above visors. Sides can be moved with hand pressure. Tried to remove front first by running strap through windows and lifting. Almost pulled blazer off ground. Do you need to lift from back first and then tilt front or what? Never been around top removal so I don't know. MUST get off it is supposed to be in 70's next week and I have a scratch I have to itch before I get started with serious refurbishing. HELP please!! __________________ 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

03-25-2005, 12:22 PM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Did you get the bolts that go into the top that are IN the visor brackets? Last edited by Gee_Emm; 03-25-2005 at 12:25 PM.

03-26-2005, 09:09 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Let me know where you found bolts that were hidden as I will be removing the top from my K5 once I get it running and I have never taken one off before. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-26-2005, 07:32 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	So did you get the top off???? The sun has gotta be out.. __________________ 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..

03-26-2005, 10:53 PM	#10
donkey69 JB-80 &quot;Twice as Good&quot; Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central, MN Posts: 354	Should just be 4 bolts total along the windshield......don't have to mess with the phillips screws unless you're going to remove the sunvisors! __________________ HEY NOW!

03-25-2005, 12:36 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I think Gee_Emm has it figured out. There are actually 4 bolts on the windshield. I think you also have to remove the little brackets by the tailgate and the drip rail deflectors above the doors - but it's been so long since I took a top off or put one on, I don't remember exactly. While you have it off, get a soft top for the rest of the summer - it is soooo much easier if you are going to be driving it all summer. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-27-2005, 12:28 PM	#11
crispy '71 Chevy Blazer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Leandro, CA (near Oakland) Posts: 96	yah, keep us posted TheKidd... i have never taken the top off my k5. i was looking forward to doing that this summer. any info would be greatly appreciated. __________________ '71 K5 Blazer (new project / daily driver) "If you are not working to improve the situation, you have no business complaining"

03-27-2005, 01:05 PM	#12
Jimmy72custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 261	I coat all the bolts with never seize when I put the top back on. I had a hard time getting the bolts out the first time I pulled the top. I also had to drill out some broken bolts that someone else obviously had trouble with. My hard top has not been on for 3 years now, but I use the bed rail bolts for my rag top snap rail.



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