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NuBomb · 01-25-2007, 11:13 PM

I've been regularly searching the board, ebay, and craigslist for a new (better) rear hatch for my hardtop. I found one on the craigslist and it was right here in my hometown. It seems to be in really good shape. Now I can work on getting this thing back together.

krue · 01-25-2007, 11:18 PM

That worked out well for you then.

*jojotonka* · 01-26-2007, 11:09 AM

If you don't mind me asking.. What ballpark price are those going for?

Did you buy just the hatch? or did you get the locking rails and rods for the handle too.? and hinges?

Critter · 01-26-2007, 11:47 AM

Looks like a pretty good find. Are you going to have to make ANY repairs to it? I have a feeling I am going to have to take a crash course in Fiberglass 101. Doesn’t sound too hard, but still, I’m not looking forward to it.

65-72 chevytoys · 01-26-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Critter

I have a feeling I am going to have to take a crash course in Fiberglass 101.

Lucky you came to the right place check this out in the FAQ.

cstanley · 01-26-2007, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 65-72 chevytoys

Lucky you came to the right place check this out in the FAQ.

that was a good read, but i have a question: how do you repair those stress cracks, like the ones that develop at the hinges. i mean, will this same repair technique hold up to the stress there?

70rs/ss · 01-26-2007, 03:24 PM

There was a repop company making these things for like $300. Let's face it, these are old fiberglass parts, cracks are part of the game. If you grind/sand down the area with 40 grip to rough it up and use the sheets of fiberglass mat, the top will be fixed. It is real easy, heck you can even buy carbon fiber in big sheets, that'd look sweet if you left the fiber look or it can be painted over.

cstanley · 01-26-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

There was a repop company making these things for like $300. Let's face it, these are old fiberglass parts, cracks are part of the game. If you grind/sand down the area with 40 grip to rough it up and use the sheets of fiberglass mat, the top will be fixed. It is real easy, heck you can even buy carbon fiber in big sheets, that'd look sweet if you left the fiber look or it can be painted over.

can you direct me to the $300 ones? i can only find $500 ones...

NuBomb · 01-26-2007, 04:53 PM

Cstanley - I PM'd you with a contact.

Tonka - It was $300. No hinges or arms, but I already had those with my old one. I was comfortable with $300 since it is in such good shape.

Critter - very little. It is in great shape.

70rs/ss · 01-26-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cstanley

can you direct me to the $300 ones? i can only find $500 ones...

I may be wrong, maybe they went up in price? they were $300 for a long time, sorry if I was wrong?

70gmcjimmy · 01-26-2007, 09:48 PM

You had good luck there, NuBomb, scoring a nice hatch right there locally!
Be really cool if more people knew about craigslist here, but seems to be used very little yet.

Later---DAC

NuBomb · 01-26-2007, 10:43 PM

I didn't even know about craigslist until it was talked about here on the board. It was one of those "67-72 chevy truck parts call for info" ads. I was surprised he had one. I guess they are out there, you just gotta be persistant in looking.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-28-2007, 08:27 AM

Nice Score

**uncle** · 01-28-2007, 09:44 AM

Did you buy it from a guy named Mike?

NuBomb · 01-28-2007, 02:04 PM

Ya. He said he knew you when I mentioned the board. He was a great guy to deal with. I'm hoping to get out to his place and look at few parts in the future.

01-25-2007, 11:13 PM	#1
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Found a new hatch I've been regularly searching the board, ebay, and craigslist for a new (better) rear hatch for my hardtop. I found one on the craigslist and it was right here in my hometown. It seems to be in really good shape. Now I can work on getting this thing back together. Attached Images __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

01-25-2007, 11:18 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Found a new hatch That worked out well for you then. __________________ "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"

01-26-2007, 11:09 AM	#3
jojotonka Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lennon, michigan Posts: 162	Re: Found a new hatch If you don't mind me asking.. What ballpark price are those going for? Did you buy just the hatch? or did you get the locking rails and rods for the handle too.? and hinges?

01-26-2007, 11:47 AM	#4
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Found a new hatch Looks like a pretty good find. Are you going to have to make ANY repairs to it? I have a feeling I am going to have to take a crash course in Fiberglass 101. Doesn’t sound too hard, but still, I’m not looking forward to it. __________________ 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

01-26-2007, 03:24 PM	#7
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Found a new hatch There was a repop company making these things for like $300. Let's face it, these are old fiberglass parts, cracks are part of the game. If you grind/sand down the area with 40 grip to rough it up and use the sheets of fiberglass mat, the top will be fixed. It is real easy, heck you can even buy carbon fiber in big sheets, that'd look sweet if you left the fiber look or it can be painted over.

01-26-2007, 04:53 PM	#9
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: Found a new hatch Cstanley - I PM'd you with a contact. Tonka - It was $300. No hinges or arms, but I already had those with my old one. I was comfortable with $300 since it is in such good shape. Critter - very little. It is in great shape. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

01-26-2007, 09:48 PM	#11
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: Found a new hatch You had good luck there, NuBomb, scoring a nice hatch right there locally! Be really cool if more people knew about craigslist here, but seems to be used very little yet. 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!

01-26-2007, 10:43 PM	#12
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: Found a new hatch I didn't even know about craigslist until it was talked about here on the board. It was one of those "67-72 chevy truck parts call for info" ads. I was surprised he had one. I guess they are out there, you just gotta be persistant in looking. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

01-28-2007, 08:27 AM	#13
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Found a new hatch Nice Score __________________ 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

01-28-2007, 09:44 AM	#14
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,286	Re: Found a new hatch Did you buy it from a guy named Mike?

01-28-2007, 02:04 PM	#15
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: Found a new hatch Ya. He said he knew you when I mentioned the board. He was a great guy to deal with. I'm hoping to get out to his place and look at few parts in the future. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.



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