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61Cadman · 04-06-2013, 09:05 PM

Hey guys, I just recently took the top off my 72 Blazer. I love the top off. It takes up so much space in the garage and with my other toys it is getting tight. What do you guys do with your tops while you aren't using it? I woul like to see pictures. I've heard of storing by hanging in the garage. Ha anyone done this?

Any help would be appreciated.
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**truckster** · 04-06-2013, 11:25 PM

There are a few guys who have built nice hoists in their garages for their tops. Because of the way I use my garage and the fact that I don't have a really high ceiling, I can't do that.

I have a flat-roofed shed in my back yard. My top goes on top of that when it comes off.

lopemaxx · 04-08-2013, 01:46 AM

not a great pic but i mounted pulleys on the ceiling that all run to a central line that is connected to a boat trailer winch that is mounted on the wall of the garage. works like a champ gets the top up and out of the way and I can park the blazer under it

tdkosta · 04-08-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by lopemaxx

not a great pic but i mounted pulleys on the ceiling that all run to a central line that is connected to a boat trailer winch that is mounted on the wall of the garage. works like a champ gets the top up and out of the way and I can park the blazer under it

I like the idea of using a boat winch.

bouncytruck · 04-08-2013, 12:09 PM

Mine hangs in the garage. I put 4 heavy eye bolts into the rafters. I run rope through the corners of the 2x4's and up through the eye bolts. Then tie a loop in the end of the rope and lift the corner until I can put the loop over the end of the 2x4. Totally non-mechanical, about $12 in materials and I can park the truck under it.

I now put the forward 2x4 through the door window area so I can ge the top up a little higher.

MrGraySay · 07-24-2013, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lopemaxx

not a great pic but i mounted pulleys on the ceiling that all run to a central line that is connected to a boat trailer winch that is mounted on the wall of the garage. works like a champ gets the top up and out of the way and I can park the blazer under it

Nice job with your mounting system! Do you have any more photos to share? I am a proud new Blazer owner and am debating on how to best store my hardtop.
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lopemaxx · 07-25-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MrGraySay

Nice job with your mounting system! Do you have any more photos to share? I am a proud new Blazer owner and am debating on how to best store my hardtop.
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Thanks, I will have to take some more photos in the morning and post them for ya.

TexasK5 · 07-26-2013, 09:02 AM

This is how I stored mine.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-26-2013, 09:11 AM

Subscribed...good ideas here.

lopemaxx · 07-26-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MrGraySay

Nice job with your mounting system! Do you have any more photos to share? I am a proud new Blazer owner and am debating on how to best store my hardtop.
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Here are some additional photos, if you have any specific questions let me know.

MrGraySay · 07-26-2013, 12:31 PM

That's is such a great idea! Are you pleased with the system and do you have any advice/warnings?
Thanks for the photos!!!

MrGraySay · 07-26-2013, 12:36 PM

That's is such a great idea! Are you pleased with the system and do you have any advice/warnings?
Thanks for the photos!!!

**DeadheadNM** · 07-26-2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lopemaxx

Here are some additional photos, if you have any specific questions let me know.

Nice! I'm moving to Kalispell in October. Do you drive your Blazers at all during the winter? I expect my K5 and K20 will need to be garaged during the winter months to avoid damage from salty roads. Thanks, Pete

lopemaxx · 07-26-2013, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MrGraySay

That's is such a great idea! Are you pleased with the system and do you have any advice/warnings?
Thanks for the photos!!!

i am pleased it takes a bit of adjustment up front to make sure that after the ropes stretch the top goes up level but once it is set makes for a pretty easy method. On the back board I put bolts up through the top mounting holes to make sure that the top can't slide. I used eye bolts with lag threads into the joists but if your ceiling is not sheet rocked I would go all the way through and use a nut on back side.

lopemaxx · 07-26-2013, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Nice! I'm moving to Kalispell in October. Do you drive your Blazers at all during the winter? I expect my K5 and K20 will need to be garaged during the winter months to avoid damage from salty roads. Thanks, Pete

You will like Kalispell it is beautiful over there. Kalispell gets more snow then Billings. Quite a bit more. I do drive them some in the winter but I am pretty selective of what days.

MrGraySay · 07-26-2013, 02:02 PM

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This is how I stored mine.

That's a well done job too, inventive little space saver. How do you get her in there? Does is scratch your lid?

**DeadheadNM** · 07-26-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lopemaxx

You will like Kalispell it is beautiful over there. Kalispell gets more snow then Billings. Quite a bit more. I do drive them some in the winter but I am pretty selective of what days.

Thanks for the follow-up. If you need any parts hauled north let me know. Take care, Pete

04-06-2013, 09:05 PM	#1
61Cadman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Banning California Posts: 126	Top Storage Hey guys, I just recently took the top off my 72 Blazer. I love the top off. It takes up so much space in the garage and with my other toys it is getting tight. What do you guys do with your tops while you aren't using it? I woul like to see pictures. I've heard of storing by hanging in the garage. Ha anyone done this? Any help would be appreciated. Posted via Mobile Device

04-06-2013, 11:25 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,859	Re: Top Storage There are a few guys who have built nice hoists in their garages for their tops. Because of the way I use my garage and the fact that I don't have a really high ceiling, I can't do that. I have a flat-roofed shed in my back yard. My top goes on top of that when it comes off.

04-08-2013, 01:46 AM	#3
lopemaxx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 78	Re: Top Storage not a great pic but i mounted pulleys on the ceiling that all run to a central line that is connected to a boat trailer winch that is mounted on the wall of the garage. works like a champ gets the top up and out of the way and I can park the blazer under it Attached Images __________________ 70 Chevelle SS (clone), 454, 350 auto 71 K5 350, 350 auto, 3" body lift, 35's -_--_--_- ______ _--_--_- /___\|__\____ -_--_-_ \|____\|__\|___] ......_@_ _ _ _ @

04-08-2013, 12:09 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Top Storage Mine hangs in the garage. I put 4 heavy eye bolts into the rafters. I run rope through the corners of the 2x4's and up through the eye bolts. Then tie a loop in the end of the rope and lift the corner until I can put the loop over the end of the 2x4. Totally non-mechanical, about $12 in materials and I can park the truck under it. I now put the forward 2x4 through the door window area so I can ge the top up a little higher. Attached Images __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-26-2013, 09:02 AM	#8
TexasK5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 29	Re: Top Storage This is how I stored mine. Attached Images

07-26-2013, 09:11 AM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,343	Re: Top Storage Subscribed...good ideas here. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

07-26-2013, 12:31 PM	#11
MrGraySay Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 60	Re: Top Storage That's is such a great idea! Are you pleased with the system and do you have any advice/warnings? Thanks for the photos!!!

07-26-2013, 12:36 PM	#12
MrGraySay Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 60	Re: Top Storage That's is such a great idea! Are you pleased with the system and do you have any advice/warnings? Thanks for the photos!!!



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