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72K5NTX · 05-09-2012, 12:15 AM

My 72 is in good shape really except I have door issues, gap is incorrect around fenders up through windshield frame. Passenger fits better but still rubs windshield frame and on door bottom. I think the outside of the doors are re-pops because they have what I believe is some sort of EDP coating on them. They could just be skins on original inside doors though.

Drivers side rattles like crazy due to a broken tab I discovered under the vent assembly and the gap between the felt and rubber in the window slot is too wide so the window rattles between them. Everything rolls up and down okay which is why I believe the insides of the doors are correct. I also know these are cut down pickup doors because the vent window caps were put on in a most atrocious manner (one sheet rock screw apiece).

My question is, the passenger side has the screw and some resemblence of a grommet under the vent window, driver side does not will these doors line up with more work or are they a lost cause?. I see the plates to convert truck doors to Blazer doors on the parts board from time to time but I think the PO just shimmed out the striker plates to fit(the doors close and stay shut fine).

Also is it possible the windshield frame could be bent at the posts back to meet up with a poorly installed top? I wonder because the bolt holes for the double wall were re-drilled at some point and the back corners of the top hung off the bed rails about an inch too far which also threw out door window alignment.

I realize this is a lot of info but the description of these issues is hard to... describe. Any information or tips would be greatly appreciated.

I will try to post pics tomorrow.

VA72C10 · 05-09-2012, 12:29 AM

Sounds like you have a good idea of the issues. I'd start with the body mounts actually...are they good? If not, you will likely always have issues lining up body panels. Second, add the reinforcing screw to the driver's side under the vent and add the plates to the doors and re-adjust. The windshield frame "could" be bent...take some measurements to check.

ol'blu72 · 05-13-2012, 12:29 PM

I think I would get on the parts board and start looking for new doors

BLUE THUNDER · 05-13-2012, 11:12 PM

Body mounts first. Sounds like you have one o.e. door and one aftermarket. Got any pics??/

05-09-2012, 12:15 AM	#1
72K5NTX Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 59	Few questions on a 72 Blazer My 72 is in good shape really except I have door issues, gap is incorrect around fenders up through windshield frame. Passenger fits better but still rubs windshield frame and on door bottom. I think the outside of the doors are re-pops because they have what I believe is some sort of EDP coating on them. They could just be skins on original inside doors though. Drivers side rattles like crazy due to a broken tab I discovered under the vent assembly and the gap between the felt and rubber in the window slot is too wide so the window rattles between them. Everything rolls up and down okay which is why I believe the insides of the doors are correct. I also know these are cut down pickup doors because the vent window caps were put on in a most atrocious manner (one sheet rock screw apiece). My question is, the passenger side has the screw and some resemblence of a grommet under the vent window, driver side does not will these doors line up with more work or are they a lost cause?. I see the plates to convert truck doors to Blazer doors on the parts board from time to time but I think the PO just shimmed out the striker plates to fit(the doors close and stay shut fine). Also is it possible the windshield frame could be bent at the posts back to meet up with a poorly installed top? I wonder because the bolt holes for the double wall were re-drilled at some point and the back corners of the top hung off the bed rails about an inch too far which also threw out door window alignment. I realize this is a lot of info but the description of these issues is hard to... describe. Any information or tips would be greatly appreciated. I will try to post pics tomorrow.

05-09-2012, 12:29 AM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Few questions on a 72 Blazer Sounds like you have a good idea of the issues. I'd start with the body mounts actually...are they good? If not, you will likely always have issues lining up body panels. Second, add the reinforcing screw to the driver's side under the vent and add the plates to the doors and re-adjust. The windshield frame "could" be bent...take some measurements to check. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-13-2012, 12:29 PM	#3
ol'blu72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 333	Re: Few questions on a 72 Blazer I think I would get on the parts board and start looking for new doors __________________ Brad 72 Blazer CST 350/350/205

05-13-2012, 11:12 PM	#4
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Few questions on a 72 Blazer Body mounts first. Sounds like you have one o.e. door and one aftermarket. Got any pics??/



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