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Mint68 · 03-02-2006, 01:07 AM

What are the screws in the the wing window frame on blazers, or so i'm guessing, do? Is it just to brace the wing because there is no upper frame on the door, or is there some crazy explanation for what they do? They have an odd shaped black plastic cap on them. (sorry pictures wont cooperate)

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-02-2006, 05:35 AM

Extra door / vent window support would be my guess

, I saw those screws
on the other thread, mine do not have the plastic, they are flush in the door.

badpeanut · 03-02-2006, 09:12 PM

My Blazer is missing one. Is there a source for these?

**special-K** · 03-02-2006, 09:48 PM

Supposedly,outer skins were splitting under the wing vent.So,the Blazers gottem.The rest,not until,72.The funny thing is,I have never seen one split.

Mint68 · 03-02-2006, 10:36 PM

Thanks for the insight. I was getting tired of people asking me what they were for and having no clue.

Huck · 03-03-2006, 08:25 AM

A stock blazer door without the reinforcing inner to outer screw will flex a lot over time. There is a small strip of metal there that is supposed to hold things together but was not terribly effective. It's all kind of linked to the door hinges and the normal lack of lubricant. As the hinges stiffened, the doors would get all the stress from opening--it would appera on the door hinge plates and eventually to the inner and outer skin. I have a perfect example--will add a picture later~~~!

makovai · 03-03-2006, 11:25 PM

Man.....i've wondered why my doors have these holes in them that look factory. I'm definatley missing the screw head that covers it. all i see is a hole and a threaded shaft that is just sitting there.

Is there a picture somewhere of the nut I'm missing?

k-nuts · 03-03-2006, 11:55 PM

Are these what we are talking about?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/69-72...QQcmdZViewItem

71RestoRod · 03-04-2006, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-nuts

Are these what we are talking about?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/69-72...QQcmdZViewItem

Shoot score...

makovai · 03-04-2006, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-nuts

Are these what we are talking about?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/69-72...QQcmdZViewItem

that means the screws are broke off in my doors. I was picturing more of a nut looking thing.

Huck · 03-04-2006, 09:25 AM

Da, thought I've seen em all--this is a enw one one me. And just where does this go--under the vent window??

k-nuts · 03-04-2006, 11:42 AM

Here

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-04-2006, 04:02 PM

Did all blazers come with the plastic thing or did they come with just the screws in a metal sleeve like the trucks???

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-04-2006, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-nuts

Here

Pic

03-02-2006, 01:07 AM	#1
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	what do these do????? What are the screws in the the wing window frame on blazers, or so i'm guessing, do? Is it just to brace the wing because there is no upper frame on the door, or is there some crazy explanation for what they do? They have an odd shaped black plastic cap on them. (sorry pictures wont cooperate) Last edited by Mint68; 03-02-2006 at 01:20 AM.

03-02-2006, 05:35 AM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	Re: what do these do????? Extra door / vent window support would be my guess , I saw those screws on the other thread, mine do not have the plastic, they are flush in the door. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-02-2006, 09:12 PM	#3
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,756	Re: what do these do????? My Blazer is missing one. Is there a source for these? __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

03-02-2006, 09:48 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: what do these do????? Supposedly,outer skins were splitting under the wing vent.So,the Blazers gottem.The rest,not until,72.The funny thing is,I have never seen one split. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-02-2006, 10:36 PM	#5
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: what do these do????? Thanks for the insight. I was getting tired of people asking me what they were for and having no clue.

03-03-2006, 08:25 AM	#6
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: what do these do????? A stock blazer door without the reinforcing inner to outer screw will flex a lot over time. There is a small strip of metal there that is supposed to hold things together but was not terribly effective. It's all kind of linked to the door hinges and the normal lack of lubricant. As the hinges stiffened, the doors would get all the stress from opening--it would appera on the door hinge plates and eventually to the inner and outer skin. I have a perfect example--will add a picture later~~~!

03-03-2006, 11:25 PM	#7
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	Re: what do these do????? Man.....i've wondered why my doors have these holes in them that look factory. I'm definatley missing the screw head that covers it. all i see is a hole and a threaded shaft that is just sitting there. Is there a picture somewhere of the nut I'm missing? __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's

03-03-2006, 11:55 PM	#8
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: what do these do????? Are these what we are talking about? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/69-72...QQcmdZViewItem

03-04-2006, 09:25 AM	#11
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: what do these do????? Da, thought I've seen em all--this is a enw one one me. And just where does this go--under the vent window??

03-04-2006, 11:42 AM	#12
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: what do these do????? Here Attached Images

03-04-2006, 04:02 PM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: what do these do????? Did all blazers come with the plastic thing or did they come with just the screws in a metal sleeve like the trucks??? __________________ 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..



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