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RED72blazer · 01-13-2003, 05:55 PM

well I got a new top from a guy that I've bought some parts from before.( he has a chopped 2wd blazer for sale if interested) anyways I bought a double wall top without the hatch for $125, It needs some work, but is fairly solid. Where can I get new weatherstripping for it? how about the hinges and and seals for the hinges on the hatch? I also really need a new handle for the hatch. and new window regulators. I would like to buy local if possible. thanks guys

red72

ps I'm so glad I found a top local, and the guy delivered it to my house. I told him about the board but he didn.t seem to interested since he was selling his blazer.

Alexis · 01-13-2003, 06:05 PM

weather stripping you can get from any of the vendors most likly. the hatch is a different story. i doudt you will find hinges unless you find them used and the handle you might want to check out a place that sells camper shells. i have yet to find any one who builds new internals, hnges and stock handle. only thing at the moment is the fiberglass rear hatch shell.

RED72blazer · 01-13-2003, 06:15 PM

I swear I've seen the hinges for sale before. maybe not and someone has to have a good condition handle for sale. the clip that holds mine in place is long gone, so it slides in and out every time you open it. I'm glad I don't have to buy a new hatch, mine is salvagable, those suckers are expensive.

Johns70 · 01-14-2003, 12:12 AM

i would imagine pickmup or wes in olympia would have that stuff,they both have blazers and are local with parts in stock.

bouncytruck · 01-14-2003, 12:11 PM

There is a great truck shop out in Snohomish - PickupsNW. They have a web site but very little of their stock is listed there. If you know Snohomish at all, they are by the airport. I have bought a lot of parts there and always received good service. Their prices aren't the best, but there aren't any shipping fees if you go pick it up. They have the seals listed in their catalog. They may not have the hatch parts, but they may be able to direct you to someone who does.

I'm glad you found a top. My neighbor hasn't been around lately so I never got a chance to ask him about the tops he saw in Eastern WA.

Leinie · 01-14-2003, 12:40 PM

I have an original latch handle with the internals, I also have a pair of hinges. the handle has some pitting , a stripped screw head ( head- not threads ) and I don't have a key for it. It works though. I also have the arms that connect the handle to the side latches.
The hinges - one is tight and needs some knock-r- loose and heat
the other works fine.
I can E-mail some pics and you can make an offer if interested.

red71cheyenne · 01-14-2003, 01:06 PM

Go to home depot or Lowes and buy a garage door handle. Its the same one. Even comes with keys. I think I paid $7. As for hinges, I think bouncy is right, you'll have to look around. When I get back, I'm going to do some junk yard hopping and I'll keep my eyes open for you. Jeff.

bouncytruck · 01-14-2003, 04:15 PM

Just found this one on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2400249484

It's probaby just the same thing that Jeff mentioned but they are reselling it for a profit...

LeRoy · 01-14-2003, 04:32 PM

Does he have that chopped Blazer in the Truck Trader? What's he asking for it?

Leinie · 01-14-2003, 04:48 PM

That handle doesn't look right and an original should use the ignition key.

chaptr2 · 01-14-2003, 04:56 PM

Hey Red. That wrecking yard I told you about has the hatch on the blazer top. I believe the handle and hinges are there. It just doesn't have the prop arms (don't know the name of them).

bouncytruck · 01-14-2003, 05:44 PM

LeRoy, I think that is the one I've seen on collectorcartraderonline.com. (http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...6/39892386.htm). He had it advertised in the Little Nickel a long time ago as "Parting out" so I called him about it. He didn't want to part it out though. I told him to go this site, but I haven't seen him here yet.

LeRoy · 01-14-2003, 11:00 PM

Ya, that's the Blazer I saw. I'd be all over it, if I wasn't already, way over my head in projects.

01-13-2003, 05:55 PM	#1
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	I got a new top! Finally, now I need parts? well I got a new top from a guy that I've bought some parts from before.( he has a chopped 2wd blazer for sale if interested) anyways I bought a double wall top without the hatch for $125, It needs some work, but is fairly solid. Where can I get new weatherstripping for it? how about the hinges and and seals for the hinges on the hatch? I also really need a new handle for the hatch. and new window regulators. I would like to buy local if possible. thanks guys red72 ps I'm so glad I found a top local, and the guy delivered it to my house. I told him about the board but he didn.t seem to interested since he was selling his blazer. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

01-13-2003, 06:15 PM	#3
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	I swear I've seen the hinges for sale before. maybe not and someone has to have a good condition handle for sale. the clip that holds mine in place is long gone, so it slides in and out every time you open it. I'm glad I don't have to buy a new hatch, mine is salvagable, those suckers are expensive. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

01-14-2003, 12:12 AM	#4
Johns70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spring Creek, nevada. U.S.A. Posts: 456	i would imagine pickmup or wes in olympia would have that stuff,they both have blazers and are local with parts in stock. __________________ 69 chevy short wide box project 70 GMC jimmy project

01-14-2003, 12:11 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	There is a great truck shop out in Snohomish - PickupsNW. They have a web site but very little of their stock is listed there. If you know Snohomish at all, they are by the airport. I have bought a lot of parts there and always received good service. Their prices aren't the best, but there aren't any shipping fees if you go pick it up. They have the seals listed in their catalog. They may not have the hatch parts, but they may be able to direct you to someone who does. I'm glad you found a top. My neighbor hasn't been around lately so I never got a chance to ask him about the tops he saw in Eastern WA. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-14-2003, 01:06 PM	#7
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Go to home depot or Lowes and buy a garage door handle. Its the same one. Even comes with keys. I think I paid $7. As for hinges, I think bouncy is right, you'll have to look around. When I get back, I'm going to do some junk yard hopping and I'll keep my eyes open for you. 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

01-13-2003, 06:05 PM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	weather stripping you can get from any of the vendors most likly. the hatch is a different story. i doudt you will find hinges unless you find them used and the handle you might want to check out a place that sells camper shells. i have yet to find any one who builds new internals, hnges and stock handle. only thing at the moment is the fiberglass rear hatch shell.

01-14-2003, 12:40 PM	#6
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	I have an original latch handle with the internals, I also have a pair of hinges. the handle has some pitting , a stripped screw head ( head- not threads ) and I don't have a key for it. It works though. I also have the arms that connect the handle to the side latches. The hinges - one is tight and needs some knock-r- loose and heat the other works fine. I can E-mail some pics and you can make an offer if interested.

01-14-2003, 04:15 PM	#8
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Just found this one on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2400249484 It's probaby just the same thing that Jeff mentioned but they are reselling it for a profit... __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-14-2003, 04:32 PM	#9
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	Does he have that chopped Blazer in the Truck Trader? What's he asking for it? __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

01-14-2003, 04:48 PM	#10
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	That handle doesn't look right and an original should use the ignition key.

01-14-2003, 04:56 PM	#11
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	Hey Red. That wrecking yard I told you about has the hatch on the blazer top. I believe the handle and hinges are there. It just doesn't have the prop arms (don't know the name of them). __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

01-14-2003, 05:44 PM	#12
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	LeRoy, I think that is the one I've seen on collectorcartraderonline.com. (http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...6/39892386.htm). He had it advertised in the Little Nickel a long time ago as "Parting out" so I called him about it. He didn't want to part it out though. I told him to go this site, but I haven't seen him here yet. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-14-2003, 11:00 PM	#13
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	Ya, that's the Blazer I saw. I'd be all over it, if I wasn't already, way over my head in projects. __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me



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