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krue · 03-28-2005, 12:13 AM

to take the top off of my Blazer? Will I be able to get it back on? What are some good options for a soft top?

bouncytruck · 03-28-2005, 03:03 AM

Specialty Top Co and Bestop both make soft tops. Your sig says "RUST BUCKET" - How much rust are we talking? Are the rocker boxes and windshield solid? If you take it off and can't get it back on, you can always buy a soft top then (be warned, it takes about 6 to 8 weeks for the specialty Top co tops to arrive after you order it.) You could weld a cage in place to maintain the rigidity of the body and then take the top off.

Paul72 · 03-28-2005, 09:54 PM

I take my top off and my doors rattle when I hit bumps. I have no rocker boxes, and my doors close hard. The top goes back on without any problem.

As far as being 'safe', just don't roll it!

Paul

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-29-2005, 12:52 AM

If the floor and boxes are solid you should be fine if you have any doubts dont do it..

krue · 03-29-2005, 01:03 AM

solid? What's that?

Huck · 03-29-2005, 09:02 AM

Just be sure to remove the bolts that go through the sun visor brackets to the top as a lot of guys mis that!!

Big Block · 03-29-2005, 07:04 PM

I had a 71 rust bucket, took off the top and the drivers door was very hard to close. After further inspection I found the body mount behind both doors were rusted out and the rubber mounts were almost completely gone. I just used the passenger door to get in and out until I put the top back on. Didn't keep that Blazer to long after I found all the rust and bondo in it. I learned what to look for before I bought my current 72 CST Blazer. It is rock soild but I had to shim the passenger door latch so it won't bind when it is closed. B.B,

thekidd · 03-29-2005, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

Just be sure to remove the bolts that go through the sun visor brackets to the top as a lot of guys mis that!!

I KNOW I KNOW but it won't happen again!!

I've learned my lesson. Not planning on putting top back on anytime soon.

moodyholler · 03-29-2005, 08:32 PM

I had a 69 in 1980 that we had to set a jack under the panels every fall to get the bolts back in. I sure had a ball in that old rust bucket. Found a picture of it and scanner isn't working. Will post when I can. Moodyholler

03-28-2005, 12:13 AM	#1
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Is it safe to take the top off of my Blazer? Will I be able to get it back on? What are some good options for a soft top? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-28-2005, 03:03 AM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Specialty Top Co and Bestop both make soft tops. Your sig says "RUST BUCKET" - How much rust are we talking? Are the rocker boxes and windshield solid? If you take it off and can't get it back on, you can always buy a soft top then (be warned, it takes about 6 to 8 weeks for the specialty Top co tops to arrive after you order it.) You could weld a cage in place to maintain the rigidity of the body and then take the top off. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-28-2005, 09:54 PM	#3
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	I take my top off and my doors rattle when I hit bumps. I have no rocker boxes, and my doors close hard. The top goes back on without any problem. As far as being 'safe', just don't roll it! Paul __________________ '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, 12:52 AM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	If the floor and boxes are solid you should be fine if you have any doubts dont do 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..

03-29-2005, 01:03 AM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	solid? What's that? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-29-2005, 09:02 AM	#6
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Just be sure to remove the bolts that go through the sun visor brackets to the top as a lot of guys mis that!!

03-29-2005, 07:04 PM	#7
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	I had a 71 rust bucket, took off the top and the drivers door was very hard to close. After further inspection I found the body mount behind both doors were rusted out and the rubber mounts were almost completely gone. I just used the passenger door to get in and out until I put the top back on. Didn't keep that Blazer to long after I found all the rust and bondo in it. I learned what to look for before I bought my current 72 CST Blazer. It is rock soild but I had to shim the passenger door latch so it won't bind when it is closed. B.B,

03-29-2005, 08:32 PM	#9
moodyholler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Roanoke,Virginia Posts: 179	I had a 69 in 1980 that we had to set a jack under the panels every fall to get the bolts back in. I sure had a ball in that old rust bucket. Found a picture of it and scanner isn't working. Will post when I can. Moodyholler __________________ 1998 WRANGLER I-6 auto 1972 LWB FLEETSIDE 1968 GMC SWB STEPSIDE 1994 C-1500 SWB 4.3 5 SPD



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