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71swb4x4 · 10-07-2006, 01:52 PM

I can't find a bolt that fits in the spot in the widnshield frame that the top bolts too. 1/4" is way too small and 5/16" is a tad too big.
Help please.

69TowRig · 10-07-2006, 02:33 PM

Is it a fine thread 5/16? I have never taken the hardware loose on mine, not sure. If no one responds by tomorrow I will be by my Blazer's hiding place and check it out.

71swb4x4 · 10-07-2006, 05:29 PM

I tried coarse and fine. I even bought a size 8 Metric and that was too big. I have a feeling it is 5/16" but I don't want to force anything.

hotrodhomi · 10-07-2006, 07:21 PM

why are you putting the top on it?

71swb4x4 · 10-07-2006, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

why are you putting the top on it?

I am getting it ready to go to its new home.

71swb4x4 · 10-07-2006, 08:07 PM

I have a bag of bolts from when I took that last top off. Anyone have pics of the factory bolt? Even installed pics would help. I may be able to figure it out from there.

bagged74 · 10-07-2006, 08:51 PM

they should be 5/16" bolts, I know the head is 1/2"

71swb4x4 · 10-07-2006, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bagged74

they should be 5/16" bolts, I know the head is 1/2"

I was thinking that the head was one of the big philips heads. Doesn't matter, those are 5/16" too. Is that coarse thread?

bagged74 · 10-07-2006, 10:36 PM

i believe coarse thread

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-08-2006, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

I am getting it ready to go to its new home.

Awe shucks buddy, thanks for all your efforts, is this the middle
brackets? or the outside one that go through the visors, just a
couple shoud do it I would think, it's heavy enough by itself

gringoloco · 10-08-2006, 12:49 PM

Drove mine three hours on the interstate at 75mph with no front hardware at all- only four in the rear sides- didn't fall off.

red71cheyenne · 10-12-2006, 04:33 PM

I think mine were the big phillips head screws. They are 5/16x18 thread. I chased all of them with the tap before reassembling the windshield frame. The phillips are the only ones that will fit inside the holes. Come to think of it, there was one that was a little touchy coming out as well. Had to get a big a$$ screwdriver and some vice grips to get it out. Good luck, Jeff.

68C15 · 10-13-2006, 06:43 AM

should I bring some of my tap and dies set when I come this afternoon?

71swb4x4 · 10-13-2006, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

should I bring some of my tap and dies set when I come this afternoon?

I got it. Thanks for the offer though. See you this afternoon!

Copper116 · 06-24-2007, 07:15 AM

What size and style bolt is used on the double walled top along the side rails ?

10-07-2006, 01:52 PM	#1
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	What size bolt from top to windsheild frame? I can't find a bolt that fits in the spot in the widnshield frame that the top bolts too. 1/4" is way too small and 5/16" is a tad too big. Help please. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-07-2006, 02:33 PM	#2
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: What size bolt from top to windsheild frame? Is it a fine thread 5/16? I have never taken the hardware loose on mine, not sure. If no one responds by tomorrow I will be by my Blazer's hiding place and check it out. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

10-07-2006, 05:29 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: What size bolt from top to windsheild frame? I tried coarse and fine. I even bought a size 8 Metric and that was too big. I have a feeling it is 5/16" but I don't want to force anything. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-07-2006, 07:21 PM	#4
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: What size bolt from top to windsheild frame? why are you putting the top on it? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

10-07-2006, 08:07 PM	#6
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: What size bolt from top to windsheild frame? I have a bag of bolts from when I took that last top off. Anyone have pics of the factory bolt? Even installed pics would help. I may be able to figure it out from there. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-07-2006, 08:51 PM	#7
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: What size bolt from top to windsheild frame? they should be 5/16" bolts, I know the head is 1/2"

10-07-2006, 10:36 PM	#9
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: What size bolt from top to windsheild frame? i believe coarse thread

10-08-2006, 12:49 PM	#11
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: What size bolt from top to windsheild frame? Drove mine three hours on the interstate at 75mph with no front hardware at all- only four in the rear sides- didn't fall off. __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

10-12-2006, 04:33 PM	#12
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: What size bolt from top to windsheild frame? I think mine were the big phillips head screws. They are 5/16x18 thread. I chased all of them with the tap before reassembling the windshield frame. The phillips are the only ones that will fit inside the holes. Come to think of it, there was one that was a little touchy coming out as well. Had to get a big a$$ screwdriver and some vice grips to get it out. Good luck, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

10-13-2006, 06:43 AM	#13
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: What size bolt from top to windsheild frame? should I bring some of my tap and dies set when I come this afternoon?

06-24-2007, 07:15 AM	#15
Copper116 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa County, Michigan Posts: 63	Re: What size bolt from top to windsheild frame? What size and style bolt is used on the double walled top along the side rails ?



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