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**68350** · 12-04-2005, 08:13 PM

How do you tell the difference between double and single wall tops? And what's a good uncracked hatch worth(don't know if single or double)? Any problem areas for hatches? thanks

SLIMJIM · 12-04-2005, 08:22 PM

Damage is usually around the hinges and the t handle because that is where you are using the force to open it. I have a tiny crack on my 2 wheel blazer's top on the right hinge. Single wall screws in from the top of the bed rail and vice versa for the double wall top.

Curt

*Medicanman71* · 12-04-2005, 08:25 PM

this should be a GD sticky.... I dont have any but some one should just post a pics of both from the inside...

Scrubby · 12-05-2005, 02:24 PM

http://www.gmtrucks.org/wiki/faq/dou...le_blazer_tops

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-05-2005, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medicanman71

this should be a GD sticky.... I dont have any but some
one should just post a pics of both from the inside...

As soon as I get a lil better I will post pic's, been sick, I have one of each

There is also a slight variance in weight, at least in my opinion, single = lighter

BTW, that is a really cool link Scrubby, thanks for sharing it with us

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-05-2005, 04:22 PM

Sorry for the DP, but here are the pic's you all asked about, I tried
to take it from the same angle since only one of them is mounted

BLACK = DOUBLE

WHITE = SINGLE

There are more inside pic's of the single in my siggy link

Huck · 12-05-2005, 06:52 PM

The single wall tops are a bit more desireable due to the lighter weight, lights, and better design (doubles tend to crack at the center seam and warp on the roof). The hatch is universal between both tops. A perfect hatch with no cracks is rare and worth some $$$. Most are cracked at the hing area, the brace area etc. The hatch is made up of an inner and outer fiberglass section with the inner being much weaker. Water getting inbetween the section can freeze and cause additionl havoc. Huck

smbrouss70 · 12-06-2005, 12:47 AM

Anybody have a pic of the center seam on a double wall top? I've never actually seen a double wall.

12-04-2005, 08:13 PM	#1
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	difference between double and single wall tops How do you tell the difference between double and single wall tops? And what's a good uncracked hatch worth(don't know if single or double)? Any problem areas for hatches? thanks __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

12-04-2005, 08:22 PM	#2
SLIMJIM Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 285	Re: difference between double and single wall tops Damage is usually around the hinges and the t handle because that is where you are using the force to open it. I have a tiny crack on my 2 wheel blazer's top on the right hinge. Single wall screws in from the top of the bed rail and vice versa for the double wall top. Curt __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Blazer 2 wheel drive - SOLD Last edited by SLIMJIM; 12-04-2005 at 08:24 PM.

12-04-2005, 08:25 PM	#3
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: difference between double and single wall tops this should be a GD sticky.... I dont have any but some one should just post a pics of both from the inside...

12-05-2005, 02:24 PM	#4
Scrubby Check out GMTrucks.org Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise, Id Posts: 284	Re: difference between double and single wall tops http://www.gmtrucks.org/wiki/faq/dou...le_blazer_tops

12-05-2005, 04:22 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: difference between double and single wall tops Sorry for the DP, but here are the pic's you all asked about, I tried to take it from the same angle since only one of them is mounted BLACK = DOUBLE WHITE = SINGLE There are more inside pic's of the single in my siggy link Attached Images __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 12-05-2005 at 04:24 PM.

12-05-2005, 06:52 PM	#7
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: difference between double and single wall tops The single wall tops are a bit more desireable due to the lighter weight, lights, and better design (doubles tend to crack at the center seam and warp on the roof). The hatch is universal between both tops. A perfect hatch with no cracks is rare and worth some $$$. Most are cracked at the hing area, the brace area etc. The hatch is made up of an inner and outer fiberglass section with the inner being much weaker. Water getting inbetween the section can freeze and cause additionl havoc. Huck

12-06-2005, 12:47 AM	#8
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: difference between double and single wall tops Anybody have a pic of the center seam on a double wall top? I've never actually seen a double wall. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build



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