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LUV2XCLR8 · 12-12-2006, 10:07 PM

Mine locks end to end, kinda like what you are saying, but it is disassembled right now

badchev69 · 12-12-2006, 10:08 PM

ya i figured locking end to end would be better than just one spot in the middle of the gate... plus i think thats one reason my hatch is splitting in two.....

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-12-2006, 10:20 PM

Mine is hard to budge when it's locked, but the gate can still be opened
even with the tailgate strip attached if enough raw force is applied to it.

Critter · 12-13-2006, 12:26 AM

Mine is laying on my garage floor in about 10 pieces.

k-nuts · 12-13-2006, 01:29 AM

My '70 Jimmy has the rear brackets. I believe it came with a double wall top as it has a single now and the bedside top holes don't line up. It was only held on by the windshield brackets and those rear brackets.

70gmcjimmy · 12-13-2006, 07:32 PM

My 70 Jimmy with a double wall top has never had those brackets, and never had any problems staying closed. She just got a rattle to it when those snubbers wore out.

Later----DAC

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-13-2006, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by k-nuts

My '70 Jimmy has the rear brackets. I believe it came with a double wall top as it has a single now and the bedside top holes don't line up. It was only held on by the windshield brackets and those rear brackets.

Yeppers, the 2 tops use different mounting holes along the rails, but really
imho that is all you need is the 2 at the rear and the 2 on the windsheild.

RED72blazer · 12-13-2006, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Yeppers, the 2 tops use different mounting holes along the rails, but really
imho that is all you need is the 2 at the rear and the 2 on the windsheild.

It may be all you need, But my double wall is a whole lot sturdier with the side rail bolts in.

VinceY · 12-14-2006, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RED72blazer

It may be all you need, But my double wall is a whole lot sturdier with the side rail bolts in.

I just put my top on about a week ago and it does add extra support. My drivers door that always sticks doesn't with the top bolted on all the way around.

12-12-2006, 10:07 PM	#26
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Hard top rear mount. Mine locks end to end, kinda like what you are saying, but it is disassembled right now __________________ 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

12-12-2006, 10:08 PM	#27
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: Hard top rear mount. ya i figured locking end to end would be better than just one spot in the middle of the gate... plus i think thats one reason my hatch is splitting in two..... __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )

12-12-2006, 10:20 PM	#28
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Hard top rear mount. Mine is hard to budge when it's locked, but the gate can still be opened even with the tailgate strip attached if enough raw force is applied to it. __________________ 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

12-13-2006, 12:26 AM	#29
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Hard top rear mount. Mine is laying on my garage floor in about 10 pieces. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

12-13-2006, 01:29 AM	#30
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: Hard top rear mount. My '70 Jimmy has the rear brackets. I believe it came with a double wall top as it has a single now and the bedside top holes don't line up. It was only held on by the windshield brackets and those rear brackets.

12-13-2006, 07:32 PM	#31
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: Hard top rear mount. My 70 Jimmy with a double wall top has never had those brackets, and never had any problems staying closed. She just got a rattle to it when those snubbers wore out. Later----DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!



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