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Idaho Bob · 07-12-2007, 11:16 PM

I would really appreciate some help with the following for my wife's 72 Blazer:

1. Does anyone reproduce the cage nuts spot welded under the bed rail for the attachment of the single-wall top?

2. If not, does anyone have the dimensions of these so I can make them?

Thank you very much.

bouncytruck · 07-13-2007, 12:22 AM

Welcome to the board from Seattle.

1. No reproductions are being made as far as I know.

2. You must be a paid subscriber to post "wanted to buy" threads. I'm sure that that line will be removed from your post shortly.

3. They are 1/2 inch bolts that go into the threaded bolt holes. The bold holes are threaded into stock that can slide back and forth to properly align the top. I'm sure you could just use nuts on the underside of the bed rail if you can't find any. If not, you could probably get some from a rusty blazer being parted. (Again, you'll need to be a paid subscriber post "wanted to buy")

4. Nice single wall tops can be hard to find. There have been a few for sale in the past, but shipping usually kills deals. The CA & AZ blazer guys/gals are the most common to ditch their tops in favor of running a soft top year round. CK5.com, pirate4x4.com, ebay & craigslist aare also good sources.

Post some pics of your wifes rig when you get a chance.

centsless · 07-13-2007, 03:17 PM

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pumpkin · 07-13-2007, 11:14 PM

I am going to make my own. Just have to get some flat bar, I'm going to use 2" X 1/2 and cut to size, then drill and tap to 5/16 corse thread.

Idaho Bob · 07-16-2007, 12:42 AM

Thank you very much for your input.

VinceY · 07-16-2007, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pumpkin

I am going to make my own. Just have to get some flat bar, I'm going to use 2" X 1/2 and cut to size, then drill and tap to 5/16 corse thread.

I had to make one or maybe it was two and I just used flat bar and tapped it also. Works as good as the originals.

07-12-2007, 11:16 PM	#1
Idaho Bob Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 9	Blazer Top Cage Nuts I would really appreciate some help with the following for my wife's 72 Blazer: 1. Does anyone reproduce the cage nuts spot welded under the bed rail for the attachment of the single-wall top? 2. If not, does anyone have the dimensions of these so I can make them? Thank you very much. Last edited by centsless; 07-13-2007 at 03:16 PM. Reason: WTB

07-13-2007, 12:22 AM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Blazer Top Cage Nuts Welcome to the board from Seattle. 1. No reproductions are being made as far as I know. 2. You must be a paid subscriber to post "wanted to buy" threads. I'm sure that that line will be removed from your post shortly. 3. They are 1/2 inch bolts that go into the threaded bolt holes. The bold holes are threaded into stock that can slide back and forth to properly align the top. I'm sure you could just use nuts on the underside of the bed rail if you can't find any. If not, you could probably get some from a rusty blazer being parted. (Again, you'll need to be a paid subscriber post "wanted to buy") 4. Nice single wall tops can be hard to find. There have been a few for sale in the past, but shipping usually kills deals. The CA & AZ blazer guys/gals are the most common to ditch their tops in favor of running a soft top year round. CK5.com, pirate4x4.com, ebay & craigslist aare also good sources. Post some pics of your wifes rig when you get a chance. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-13-2007, 03:17 PM	#3
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: Blazer Top Cage Nuts Welcome to the board!! Please subscribe to the board before posting want to buy ads. I am sure someone here will have what you need. For info on subscribing, click on the link in my signature!! __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board Last edited by centsless; 07-13-2007 at 03:17 PM.

07-13-2007, 11:14 PM	#4
pumpkin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Sooke B.C. Canada Posts: 543	Re: Blazer Top Cage Nuts I am going to make my own. Just have to get some flat bar, I'm going to use 2" X 1/2 and cut to size, then drill and tap to 5/16 corse thread.

07-16-2007, 12:42 AM	#5
Idaho Bob Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 9	Re: Blazer Top Cage Nuts Thank you very much for your input.



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