Hatch hinge grommet help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**craneboy72** · 07-04-2017, 03:54 PM

I have a 71 k5. I removed the hatch to replace the gasket around the entire outside edge. I also removed the grommets at the hinges both on the hatch and roof side. I have purchased new grommets from several different vendors. They look correct for the hatch side but not the roof side. Does anyone manufacture the roof side grommet? I am saying grommet because they are the style that push into a hole not the one with 2 screws. Any help will be welcome

**DeadheadNM** · 07-04-2017, 04:06 PM

Any pics of new and old gaskets/grommets? There are two styles of the hatch side grommets/gaskets. I thought the top side gaskets were all the same and similar to one of the two hatch styles. Pic shows the differing hatch styles.

**craneboy72** · 07-04-2017, 04:32 PM

The black ones are new and the white ones are off the top side of the hinges. There is a narrow and wide side if I put the narrow side up the bevel on the inside is going in the wrong direction if I put the narrow side down it will not fit. As u can see the old ones also have an extra boss not sure if that matters?

**1rippen6** · 07-04-2017, 04:48 PM

I didn't forget about you I just ordered another parts manual off ebay for 38-69 was hoping it would be in there. I missed it the first time and he just relisted it should be here by the end of the week. Keep your fingers crossed LOL.

**craneboy72** · 07-04-2017, 04:58 PM

Thanks Dwayne still trying to sort it out

**1rippen6** · 07-06-2017, 09:54 PM

Bad news the catalog has no illustrations and I don't have a clue where to look. To top it off I don't see any blazer info just suburban and truck sorry.

**craneboy72** · 07-07-2017, 04:37 PM

Thanks again Dwayne I am surprised nobody else has had this issue

**craneboy72** · 07-09-2017, 07:59 PM

Update: I installed the new grommets with the wide side up. They fit fine and the hinges slide in with a lot of dish soap. Everything is good, I guess I was over thinking it thanks for all the input.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-09-2017, 11:21 PM

Good to know thanks for the update. I'm curious if the style that makes use of the retainer and two screws is reproduced: I have a single wall top here that has this style on both the hatch and top sides and a double wall that used the two screw style on at least the top side.

**craneboy72** · 07-15-2017, 08:46 AM

Deadheadmn they do reproduce the rubber with the 2 screw holes I bought a set of rubber that I can send u if u want them I have no use for them PM me your mailing address and I will send them to you.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-15-2017, 09:35 AM

Thanks!! I appreciate the offer. PM sent. Pete

07-04-2017, 03:54 PM	#1
craneboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Acton Ma Posts: 761	Hatch hinge grommet help I have a 71 k5. I removed the hatch to replace the gasket around the entire outside edge. I also removed the grommets at the hinges both on the hatch and roof side. I have purchased new grommets from several different vendors. They look correct for the hatch side but not the roof side. Does anyone manufacture the roof side grommet? I am saying grommet because they are the style that push into a hole not the one with 2 screws. Any help will be welcome

07-04-2017, 04:06 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Hatch hinge grommet help Any pics of new and old gaskets/grommets? There are two styles of the hatch side grommets/gaskets. I thought the top side gaskets were all the same and similar to one of the two hatch styles. Pic shows the differing hatch styles. Attached Images __________________ 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

07-04-2017, 04:32 PM	#3
craneboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Acton Ma Posts: 761	Re: Hatch hinge grommet help The black ones are new and the white ones are off the top side of the hinges. There is a narrow and wide side if I put the narrow side up the bevel on the inside is going in the wrong direction if I put the narrow side down it will not fit. As u can see the old ones also have an extra boss not sure if that matters? Attached Images

07-04-2017, 04:48 PM	#4
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,807	Re: Hatch hinge grommet help I didn't forget about you I just ordered another parts manual off ebay for 38-69 was hoping it would be in there. I missed it the first time and he just relisted it should be here by the end of the week. Keep your fingers crossed LOL.

07-04-2017, 04:58 PM	#5
craneboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Acton Ma Posts: 761	Re: Hatch hinge grommet help Thanks Dwayne still trying to sort it out

07-06-2017, 09:54 PM	#6
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,807	Re: Hatch hinge grommet help Bad news the catalog has no illustrations and I don't have a clue where to look. To top it off I don't see any blazer info just suburban and truck sorry.

07-07-2017, 04:37 PM	#7
craneboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Acton Ma Posts: 761	Re: Hatch hinge grommet help Thanks again Dwayne I am surprised nobody else has had this issue

07-09-2017, 07:59 PM	#8
craneboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Acton Ma Posts: 761	Re: Hatch hinge grommet help Update: I installed the new grommets with the wide side up. They fit fine and the hinges slide in with a lot of dish soap. Everything is good, I guess I was over thinking it thanks for all the input.

07-09-2017, 11:21 PM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Hatch hinge grommet help Good to know thanks for the update. I'm curious if the style that makes use of the retainer and two screws is reproduced: I have a single wall top here that has this style on both the hatch and top sides and a double wall that used the two screw style on at least the top side. __________________ 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

07-15-2017, 08:46 AM	#10
craneboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Acton Ma Posts: 761	Re: Hatch hinge grommet help Deadheadmn they do reproduce the rubber with the 2 screw holes I bought a set of rubber that I can send u if u want them I have no use for them PM me your mailing address and I will send them to you.

07-15-2017, 09:35 AM	#11
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Hatch hinge grommet help Thanks!! I appreciate the offer. PM sent. Pete __________________ 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



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