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makovai · 03-10-2006, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tynee

The removable top is one of the best things about a Blazer. I'd trade leaks in the winter for wind in my hair in the summer any time.

true, true, i've been known to exagerate.

smokekiki · 03-10-2006, 03:21 PM

I bought my blazer from the son of the origianal owner.His dad took the top off a day after it was bought new,and never put it back on.No idea were the top is,and I don't care if I ever get one.I have had it for 6 years now.

makovai · 03-10-2006, 07:53 PM

I forgot to mention this rig is my daily driver.
Can you take a poll on this forum?
I'd like to know what the ratio is for daily driver to joy driver.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-10-2006, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 71jimmy

What leaks???

Mine hasn't leaked since the day I bought it and parked it in my garage!

*Medicanman71* · 03-10-2006, 09:41 PM

I try to park my truck with the front end higher then the rear so it drains back if i know its going to rain... hailed last night... these 2 months winter on the central coast are a bummmer!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-12-2006, 10:54 AM

I drive my blazer every day and it has leaked since the day I bought it 5 years ago.. I leaks at the 2 front corners and the rear hatch however I do not have the water fall on the inside of the roof but thwen agian I do have a headliner in it from the previous owner..

epsorenson · 01-08-2008, 05:39 PM

resurrecting a pretty old thread here but i just came out to my interior soaking wet after some recent rains this weekend. i'm in so cal so it's definitely not some deluge raining here but enough to take on some unwanted water. and yep, just removed/reinstalled my top last weekend so i suppose this makes a big difference. does that mean the longer i leave it on, the better it seals?

EFI70Blazer · 01-08-2008, 06:44 PM

The top on my dad's 72 does not leak, but the top has never been off.

method2mymadnes · 01-08-2008, 06:50 PM

my 79 did not leak(unless it was raining)

Jtrux · 01-09-2008, 06:40 AM

When it rains my interior gets drenched and my doors fill up with water

**KevsClassics** · 01-11-2008, 04:12 PM

I Love My Blazer. I Put Every Seal New When I Restored It & It Still Leaked. But When I Built It I Knew It Would Not Be Driven In The Rain. I Too Will Put Up With The Leaks For All The Enjoyment & Satisfaction I Get From It!

shirleyb · 01-18-2008, 09:20 AM

I live in Oregon too...and my issue is MOLD from the lovely leaks in Jack.

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This spring / summer is the summer of restoring the interior! (ugh!)

72BlazerWA · 01-18-2008, 01:09 PM

My grandpa bought my blazer new in 72 and I was the first to take the top off last summer...It hasnt leaked at all for me, I dunno, maybe im lucky? one of u said water fills in your doors? that sucks! anyways, even if it did leak, I would still love it.

vtblazer · 01-18-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlazerWA

My grandpa bought my blazer new in 72 and I was the first to take the top off last summer...It hasnt leaked at all for me, I dunno, maybe im lucky? one of u said water fills in your doors? that sucks! anyways, even if it did leak, I would still love it.

Only reason the doors would fill up is due to the weep holes being plugged.

No reason for it, a simple inspection along with a quick cleaning would cure it.
It's called maintenance.

epsorenson · 01-19-2008, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Only reason the doors would fill up is due to the weep holes being plugged.

No reason for it, a simple inspection along with a quick cleaning would cure it.
It's called maintenance.

kurt....where are the "weep holes" located?

thanks, erik

vtblazer · 01-19-2008, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epsorenson

kurt....where are the "weep holes" located?

thanks, erik

Uh-mm...bottom of the door.

Should be two toward either end (front to back) where the inner part wraps around into the outer shell.

Thealien · 01-19-2008, 09:08 AM

The rusty spot is one of the weep holes, there is one on the other end.

03-10-2006, 03:21 PM	#27
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Re: is there such thing as a water tight blazer? I bought my blazer from the son of the origianal owner.His dad took the top off a day after it was bought new,and never put it back on.No idea were the top is,and I don't care if I ever get one.I have had it for 6 years now. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

03-10-2006, 07:53 PM	#28
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	Re: is there such thing as a water tight blazer? I forgot to mention this rig is my daily driver. Can you take a poll on this forum? I'd like to know what the ratio is for daily driver to joy driver. __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's

03-10-2006, 09:41 PM	#30
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: is there such thing as a water tight blazer? I try to park my truck with the front end higher then the rear so it drains back if i know its going to rain... hailed last night... these 2 months winter on the central coast are a bummmer!

03-12-2006, 10:54 AM	#31
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: is there such thing as a water tight blazer? I drive my blazer every day and it has leaked since the day I bought it 5 years ago.. I leaks at the 2 front corners and the rear hatch however I do not have the water fall on the inside of the roof but thwen agian I do have a headliner in it from the previous owner.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-08-2008, 05:39 PM	#32
epsorenson Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: placentia, california Posts: 165	Re: is there such thing as a water tight blazer? resurrecting a pretty old thread here but i just came out to my interior soaking wet after some recent rains this weekend. i'm in so cal so it's definitely not some deluge raining here but enough to take on some unwanted water. and yep, just removed/reinstalled my top last weekend so i suppose this makes a big difference. does that mean the longer i leave it on, the better it seals? __________________ "Some days you're the bug....Some days you're the windshield" *71 Blazer K5*

01-08-2008, 06:44 PM	#33
EFI70Blazer Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 243	Re: is there such thing as a water tight blazer? The top on my dad's 72 does not leak, but the top has never been off. __________________ Mike T. Oregon 70 GMC Jimmy 4x4 70 Camaro LS1 plans in the works 71 RS/SS Camaro numbers matching 86 Chevy Silverado SWB 4x4 (454 merlin heads, 3/4 running gear upgrade, Detroit lockers front and rear)

01-08-2008, 06:50 PM	#34
method2mymadnes Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dyersburg, TN Posts: 327	Re: is there such thing as a water tight blazer? my 79 did not leak(unless it was raining) __________________ 87% of all statistics are made up on the spot.

01-09-2008, 06:40 AM	#35
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: is there such thing as a water tight blazer? When it rains my interior gets drenched and my doors fill up with water __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

01-11-2008, 04:12 PM	#36
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: is there such thing as a water tight blazer? I Love My Blazer. I Put Every Seal New When I Restored It & It Still Leaked. But When I Built It I Knew It Would Not Be Driven In The Rain. I Too Will Put Up With The Leaks For All The Enjoyment & Satisfaction I Get From It!

01-18-2008, 09:20 AM	#37
shirleyb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: portland, or Posts: 8	Re: is there such thing as a water tight blazer? I live in Oregon too...and my issue is MOLD from the lovely leaks in Jack. ( This spring / summer is the summer of restoring the interior! (ugh!)

01-18-2008, 01:09 PM	#38
72BlazerWA Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Friday Harbor Posts: 113	Re: is there such thing as a water tight blazer? My grandpa bought my blazer new in 72 and I was the first to take the top off last summer...It hasnt leaked at all for me, I dunno, maybe im lucky? one of u said water fills in your doors? that sucks! anyways, even if it did leak, I would still love it.

01-19-2008, 09:08 AM	#42
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,122	Re: is there such thing as a water tight blazer? The rusty spot is one of the weep holes, there is one on the other end. Attached Images



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