single wall vs double wall top - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cactus bowtie guy · 02-24-2008, 12:06 PM

looking to buy 70-72 2wd blazer or jimmy, wondering what is the difference between the single wall top and double wall? were both offered from the factory? anyone have pics of the differences?

old man jimmy · 02-24-2008, 01:53 PM

single wall bolt thru the top into the bed. Double walls bolt thru the bed into the top. And singles have a dome light. I think doubles look a little cleaner, but much harder to take off. The bolts are under the side panels. Started singles in 72, but used up all their doubles first. So many 72's had single.

Mint68 · 02-24-2008, 08:25 PM

I think single wall tops are stronger, and less likely to bow(on top). Double wall tops seem to be worth half what a single wall top is worth, not sure if they are just better or just not as many exist.

bouncytruck · 02-24-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by old man jimmy

single wall bolt thru the top into the bed. Double walls bolt thru the bed into the top. And singles have a dome light. I think doubles look a little cleaner, but much harder to take off. The bolts are under the side panels. Started singles in 72, but used up all their doubles first. So many 72's had single.

Actually, it's the exact opposite. Single walls bold down through the top of the bed. There are threaded inserts in the bed rails. If you have interior panels, it makes them easier to remove.

double wall tops show more sag and can have a tendency to split at the seam. Dobule walls are also heavier, but I don't know if there is really enough weight difference to really notice since they are both heavy and awkward to handle.

DANTES JIMMY · 02-24-2008, 10:10 PM

I Agree With Bouncy
Both Heavy And Awkward
I Think Interior Trim Should Dictate Wich You Should Want
Rear Side Panels=single Wall (bolt In From Top No Removal Of Interior Panels)
No Rear Panels=double Is Ok (bolt In From Bottom Of Bedside)
Trust Me Both Can And Will Crack If Not Taken Care Of Or Not Installed Properly Ie:not All Of The Mounts Bolted In And Then Offroading
Po. Proved That To Me

Old Chevy Mech · 02-25-2008, 12:37 AM

I'd go with a single wall. I have a double wall and the steel inserts in the top are old & a few are stripped.

Also when the seize up and youtry to remove the bolts, the inserts rip the fiberglass.

Go Single wall IMHO.

Frank

71swb4x4 · 02-25-2008, 12:46 AM

old man jimmy and bouncytruck are saying the same thing.
That is why I bought a single when I had a Jimmy. The single you could take on and off without messing with the side panels.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-25-2008, 02:24 AM

Ya gotta look kinda closely, but here are some pic's along the rear
windows. BTW if ya buy a 72 it might be set-up for either, "GQ" is.

In these pictures, the Black is a Double, the White is the single

(Look around where the top meets the glass, it's more noticable)

bouncytruck · 02-25-2008, 04:49 AM

Keep in mind, 2wds are pretty rare so you may end up waiting a long time for one with a single wall.

cactus bowtie guy · 02-25-2008, 07:24 AM

thanks for the info guys.

**Steven B** · 02-26-2008, 08:23 PM

Also the tops have different bolt hole locations in the bed.

Huck · 02-27-2008, 06:00 AM

The only really nice top on a blazer is the invisable one as topless is the way to go. forget A/C or softops---just use it as it was desinged TOPLESS RULES---I gently take her top off in april and don't cover her up till November. She seems to like the sun, the air blowing through her inners and gets more looks then any blazer with it's top covering it's assets!! Try topless, you'll love it!

DANTES JIMMY · 02-27-2008, 06:16 AM

I Had No Idea They Were Different Bolt Holes
Thats Kinda Silly

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-27-2008, 06:53 AM

Yes it is, but some were set-up to take either, my 72 is "GQ"

**special-K** · 02-27-2008, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Huck

The only really nice top on a blazer is the invisable one as topless is the way to go. forget A/C or softops---just use it as it was desinged TOPLESS RULES---I gently take her top off in april and don't cover her up till November. She seems to like the sun, the air blowing through her inners and gets more looks then any blazer with it's top covering it's assets!! Try topless, you'll love it!

Huck,you paint a pretty picture.Couldn`t agree more,either.I only got a soft top when I had mine so I could go on long trips and have a top in case the weather turned "moist".

Critter · 02-27-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Yes it is, but some were set-up to take either, my 72 is "GQ"

So is the Critter.

I'm not a big fan of the soft tops. Never had one on a K5 but had some bad experiences on some CJs in the past. I'm a topless fan unless weather is bad, then the hardtop goes on.

**special-K** · 02-28-2008, 04:57 PM

...but you can`t take it with you.

02-24-2008, 12:06 PM	#1
cactus bowtie guy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 11	single wall vs double wall top looking to buy 70-72 2wd blazer or jimmy, wondering what is the difference between the single wall top and double wall? were both offered from the factory? anyone have pics of the differences?

02-24-2008, 01:53 PM	#2
old man jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: texas Posts: 329	Re: single wall vs double wall top single wall bolt thru the top into the bed. Double walls bolt thru the bed into the top. And singles have a dome light. I think doubles look a little cleaner, but much harder to take off. The bolts are under the side panels. Started singles in 72, but used up all their doubles first. So many 72's had single.

02-24-2008, 08:25 PM	#3
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: single wall vs double wall top I think single wall tops are stronger, and less likely to bow(on top). Double wall tops seem to be worth half what a single wall top is worth, not sure if they are just better or just not as many exist.

02-24-2008, 10:10 PM	#5
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: single wall vs double wall top I Agree With Bouncy Both Heavy And Awkward I Think Interior Trim Should Dictate Wich You Should Want Rear Side Panels=single Wall (bolt In From Top No Removal Of Interior Panels) No Rear Panels=double Is Ok (bolt In From Bottom Of Bedside) Trust Me Both Can And Will Crack If Not Taken Care Of Or Not Installed Properly Ie:not All Of The Mounts Bolted In And Then Offroading Po. Proved That To Me

02-25-2008, 12:37 AM	#6
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: single wall vs double wall top I'd go with a single wall. I have a double wall and the steel inserts in the top are old & a few are stripped. Also when the seize up and youtry to remove the bolts, the inserts rip the fiberglass. Go Single wall IMHO. Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"

02-25-2008, 12:46 AM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: single wall vs double wall top old man jimmy and bouncytruck are saying the same thing. That is why I bought a single when I had a Jimmy. The single you could take on and off without messing with the side panels. __________________ 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.

02-25-2008, 02:24 AM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: single wall vs double wall top Ya gotta look kinda closely, but here are some pic's along the rear windows. BTW if ya buy a 72 it might be set-up for either, "GQ" is. In these pictures, the Black is a Double, the White is the single (Look around where the top meets the glass, it's more noticable) Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 02-25-2008 at 02:25 AM.

02-25-2008, 04:49 AM	#9
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: single wall vs double wall top Keep in mind, 2wds are pretty rare so you may end up waiting a long time for one with a single wall. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-25-2008, 07:24 AM	#10
cactus bowtie guy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 11	Re: single wall vs double wall top thanks for the info guys.

02-26-2008, 08:23 PM	#11
Steven B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: LHC, AZ Posts: 385	Re: single wall vs double wall top Also the tops have different bolt hole locations in the bed. __________________ 70 Jimmy 4x4 71 GMC 2500 Too bad stupidity isn't painful

02-27-2008, 06:00 AM	#12
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: single wall vs double wall top The only really nice top on a blazer is the invisable one as topless is the way to go. forget A/C or softops---just use it as it was desinged TOPLESS RULES---I gently take her top off in april and don't cover her up till November. She seems to like the sun, the air blowing through her inners and gets more looks then any blazer with it's top covering it's assets!! Try topless, you'll love it!

02-27-2008, 06:16 AM	#13
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: single wall vs double wall top I Had No Idea They Were Different Bolt Holes Thats Kinda Silly

02-27-2008, 06:53 AM	#14
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: single wall vs double wall top Yes it is, but some were set-up to take either, my 72 is "GQ" __________________ 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

02-28-2008, 04:57 PM	#17
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