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mrmaxrebo · 05-23-2005, 04:38 PM

I have two cracks/tears in my rear hatch, one in each corner. Since I am new to the blazers, I am wondering what are the best ways to get this fixed. The rest of the canopy is in perfect condition, which I was told is worth its wieght in gold. I would like to keep my fiberglass top, because I live in Washington. Any ideas would be gladly appreciated.

bouncytruck · 05-23-2005, 05:11 PM

Your cracked hatch is worthless, box it up and send it to me

Several people have sucessfully repaired their tops/hatches with little to no fiberglass experience. Others, have taken theirs to places like boat shops that do fiberglass work.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-23-2005, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Several people have sucessfully repaired their tops/hatches with little to no fiberglass experience.
Others, have taken theirs to places like boat shops that do fiberglass work.

*Gee_Emm* · 05-23-2005, 05:59 PM

Or you can buy a new one lots of $$$ though

MikeS · 05-24-2005, 04:36 PM

I'm working on my hatch now and there are others here that are doing the same. Fiberglass work is really pretty easy and those cracks in the corners should be pretty easy to fix

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=151036

and

http://www.autobodystore.com/ms11.htm

72BLAZERDUDE · 05-24-2005, 05:46 PM

I vote to fix it. Did some work on mine around the latches where the previous owner had really done a hack job with sheet metal and rivets. Turned out great and I had never done any fiberglass . Did discover that the mat is a little easier to work with.

71jimmy · 05-24-2005, 08:47 PM

Good how to article, thanks MikeS.

mrmaxrebo · 05-24-2005, 09:14 PM

Boat repair shop was my first idea. Since it sounds easy, and I have some prior fiberglass work, I will give it a try.

05-23-2005, 04:38 PM	#1
mrmaxrebo Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 10	Rear hatch repair I have two cracks/tears in my rear hatch, one in each corner. Since I am new to the blazers, I am wondering what are the best ways to get this fixed. The rest of the canopy is in perfect condition, which I was told is worth its wieght in gold. I would like to keep my fiberglass top, because I live in Washington. Any ideas would be gladly appreciated. __________________ 1972 K/5 Blazer CST - $1 Beast 1993 4.3L S-10 Ext Cab. - 3/4th 350 Last edited by mrmaxrebo; 05-23-2005 at 04:40 PM.

05-23-2005, 05:11 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Your cracked hatch is worthless, box it up and send it to me Several people have sucessfully repaired their tops/hatches with little to no fiberglass experience. Others, have taken theirs to places like boat shops that do fiberglass work. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-24-2005, 05:46 PM	#6
72BLAZERDUDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: WATAUGA,TX Posts: 660	I vote to fix it. Did some work on mine around the latches where the previous owner had really done a hack job with sheet metal and rivets. Turned out great and I had never done any fiberglass . Did discover that the mat is a little easier to work with. __________________ 72 2wd 307/AT/AC/TILT WHEEL 78 JIMMY HIGH SIERRA

05-24-2005, 08:47 PM	#7
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Good how to article, thanks MikeS. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

05-24-2005, 09:14 PM	#8
mrmaxrebo Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 10	Boat repair shop was my first idea. Since it sounds easy, and I have some prior fiberglass work, I will give it a try. __________________ 1972 K/5 Blazer CST - $1 Beast 1993 4.3L S-10 Ext Cab. - 3/4th 350

05-23-2005, 05:59 PM	#4
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Or you can buy a new one lots of $$$ though

05-24-2005, 04:36 PM	#5
MikeS Active Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 197	I'm working on my hatch now and there are others here that are doing the same. Fiberglass work is really pretty easy and those cracks in the corners should be pretty easy to fix http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=151036 and http://www.autobodystore.com/ms11.htm



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