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PHAT TONY · 03-17-2012, 12:42 AM

Count me in!

zammer · 11-12-2012, 06:20 PM

Ok, back on the project again

Last week started again and got the passenger side window working on the power regulator as well which is sweet to be close to moving on to the rest of the top stuff. Now, I am almost done building up the raised waistline all around the truck, just found 2 more rusted up doors to slash. So i am ready to start the back end of the top with the last bow that has the tack down strip section.
What i need to know is, since i sold my fiberglass hardtop a couple years ago and can't measure off it, what is the angle on the back of the topper where the hatch door is? My guess is around 70 degrees? I'm looking at going 60 degress or higher towards 70 depending on the looks..
If someone has a protractor and could give me a rough estimate that would be great to see how close to stock i can get the rear angle to look clean..
thanks!

Andy4639 · 11-12-2012, 11:04 PM

zammer,

Just was looking through your top build. This is a great design and feature of your blazer man! Great job.

just wanted to share with you what I did with my vent windows also.
Put the metal channel in place of the window and mounted the Street scene mirrors on them.

BlazinC5 · 11-12-2012, 11:57 PM

I'm at work right now,,, but, I can probably get the degree for you tomorrow morning Zammer. I'm pretty sure I know where my protractor is..

03-17-2012, 12:42 AM	#1
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Count me in! __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

11-12-2012, 06:20 PM	#2
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 370	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Ok, back on the project again Last week started again and got the passenger side window working on the power regulator as well which is sweet to be close to moving on to the rest of the top stuff. Now, I am almost done building up the raised waistline all around the truck, just found 2 more rusted up doors to slash. So i am ready to start the back end of the top with the last bow that has the tack down strip section. What i need to know is, since i sold my fiberglass hardtop a couple years ago and can't measure off it, what is the angle on the back of the topper where the hatch door is? My guess is around 70 degrees? I'm looking at going 60 degress or higher towards 70 depending on the looks.. If someone has a protractor and could give me a rough estimate that would be great to see how close to stock i can get the rear angle to look clean.. thanks!

11-12-2012, 11:04 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top zammer, Just was looking through your top build. This is a great design and feature of your blazer man! Great job. just wanted to share with you what I did with my vent windows also. Put the metal channel in place of the window and mounted the Street scene mirrors on them. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-12-2012, 11:57 PM	#4
BlazinC5 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cheney Washinton Posts: 378	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top I'm at work right now,,, but, I can probably get the degree for you tomorrow morning Zammer. I'm pretty sure I know where my protractor is.. __________________ 71 2wd Blazer My build, Restarted 05 Buell firebolt 94 1500 Z71 No rice for me,,, I'm full



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