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zammer · 04-18-2013, 03:31 PM

OK... a new update for the top.. I got the 68-72 Chevelle convertible windshield frame bridge in!
I am pretty happy because the curvature and overall demensions are amazingly close to the bridge on the blazer.. The top of the blazer windshield is approx 60" and the width of the chevelle is 53". So since i think i can actually make this work I ordered one more bridge to section in the 7" , i thought i could try to fab one but i dont have any decent tools to do so and this will much better! I also ordered all the hardware i need to secure the header BOW to the windshield as well ( including 2 brand new header bows @ $360 / ea) which is getting spendy but im into this convertible top for unknown $$ now so I want to continue to do it so it looks very nice and hopefully factory intended once its in action

heres some shots to show the size etc

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1lo67 · 03-31-2013, 10:46 AM

Cool Vid...

TonyJohnson · 03-31-2013, 12:25 PM

I seem to remember when the bikini top project was going full swing, someone made a mold of the front section of a blazer top to create an attachment without the snaps... Can't find it now?

zammer · 03-31-2013, 12:32 PM

Dude that would be sweet if I had a mold to start from
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skorpioskorpio · 03-31-2013, 04:48 PM

I believe you are looking for this thread...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=526018

zammer · 03-31-2013, 07:20 PM

NIce! thanks for the link.. that would work great too for a top header and made out of glass would make it lighter as well... Now, reading the thread it seems it may take some time if/when he decides to produce them.. Very cool idea though..

TonyJohnson · 03-31-2013, 10:58 PM

Yeah, that's it. I always wondered if this was something that could be vacuformed from a thicker plastic If you did it in two pieces, assembled it could be pretty strong. Two pieces would also allow you to have two different applications- convertible top or soft top snaps...

Something I've wanted to play with since I was a kid and had a toy version.

BigCountryx · 04-01-2013, 09:28 AM

I gotta say, welding up the door tops around the rear was worth the effort.
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zammer · 04-01-2013, 09:39 AM

Hey thanks. I like the look as well. Once the joints are filled in and painted it will look much cleaner
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JOHNORO · 04-01-2013, 09:49 AM

Looking Good

tubbedII · 04-18-2013, 03:56 PM

Wow...that curvature really does match up well! Everytime I open this thread, I still think to my self "this is so damn cool".

zammer · 04-18-2013, 05:04 PM

Alright! Thank you I hope it's cool in the summer and warm in the fall lol
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zammer · 09-18-2013, 11:18 PM

So I'm back to working on the top again, now that the kids are back in school and boating season is winding down.. I've been waiting for a time to get 3-4 back to back days to do this windshield bridge from the 68/69 chevelle...
Well I took off some vacation this week to get this thing kick started and spent the last 2 days cutting, fitting and welding this bridge. Lots of time went into recording all the measurements of the windshield frame outline etc...
Then I welded a bunch of tabs on the pillar bracing to give the curvature of the top of the frame to help me line up the new bridge which has been a project saver itself along with the old windshield a buddy gave me so I can use it as a template
I'm about 3/4 complete , just have to fit and weld in one more section tomorrow...
Then before I weld it into the remaining pillars I then have the next huge task of doing the exact same to the convertible top header bow which I purchased 2 new reproductions also from a 68/69 chevelle to mate up nicely with the bridge..
Here's a couple quick shots
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zammer · 09-18-2013, 11:20 PM

Not sure what happened to the other attachments but here's one showing the tabs welded before I cut out the bridge

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zammer · 09-18-2013, 11:22 PM

Shot of the tabs without the original blazer bridge in place
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Effeckt · 04-19-2013, 12:53 AM

This is awesome! I love seeing new updates to this thread. Keep up on the awesome work!
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kvn1011 · 09-19-2013, 12:31 AM

nice progress!!

Effeckt · 09-19-2013, 01:17 AM

Awesome work!

zammer · 09-19-2013, 11:36 PM

Ok I got the bridge welded p and tacked it place

I'm pretty pumped about this , can't believe how much time I spent on this

Just happy it turned out good so far and I started the header bow 2 to 1 sectioning as well while it was on the bench.. Couple pics

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zammer · 09-19-2013, 11:38 PM

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zammer · 09-19-2013, 11:39 PM

Door closed pic, lots of fill metal massaging to do...
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zammer · 09-19-2013, 11:43 PM

First 3 middle sections of the header bow, exact same dimensions are key to getting the same curvature as the bridge..

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tubbedII · 09-20-2013, 11:09 AM

Wow...this is going to look factory made when done. Amazing.

zammer · 09-20-2013, 11:23 AM

Thanks guys! Trying to take my time to get this looking as clean as possible
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YBNORML · 09-20-2013, 11:28 AM

Looking good!
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04-18-2013, 03:31 PM	#1
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 369	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top OK... a new update for the top.. I got the 68-72 Chevelle convertible windshield frame bridge in! I am pretty happy because the curvature and overall demensions are amazingly close to the bridge on the blazer.. The top of the blazer windshield is approx 60" and the width of the chevelle is 53". So since i think i can actually make this work I ordered one more bridge to section in the 7" , i thought i could try to fab one but i dont have any decent tools to do so and this will much better! I also ordered all the hardware i need to secure the header BOW to the windshield as well ( including 2 brand new header bows @ $360 / ea) which is getting spendy but im into this convertible top for unknown $$ now so I want to continue to do it so it looks very nice and hopefully factory intended once its in action heres some shots to show the size etc __________________ 1972 2wd Blazer - 95% completed 2015 Silverado 1500 4wd -z 2008 AERO 9-7X (TBSS cousin) LS2 1970 Jimmy 4wd - future project

03-31-2013, 10:46 AM	#2
1lo67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Morristown, Tn Posts: 275	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Cool Vid...

03-31-2013, 12:25 PM	#3
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top I seem to remember when the bikini top project was going full swing, someone made a mold of the front section of a blazer top to create an attachment without the snaps... Can't find it now? __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

03-31-2013, 12:32 PM	#4
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 369	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Dude that would be sweet if I had a mold to start from Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 2wd Blazer - 95% completed 2015 Silverado 1500 4wd -z 2008 AERO 9-7X (TBSS cousin) LS2 1970 Jimmy 4wd - future project

03-31-2013, 04:48 PM	#5
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top I believe you are looking for this thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=526018

03-31-2013, 07:20 PM	#6
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 369	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top NIce! thanks for the link.. that would work great too for a top header and made out of glass would make it lighter as well... Now, reading the thread it seems it may take some time if/when he decides to produce them.. Very cool idea though.. __________________ 1972 2wd Blazer - 95% completed 2015 Silverado 1500 4wd -z 2008 AERO 9-7X (TBSS cousin) LS2 1970 Jimmy 4wd - future project

03-31-2013, 10:58 PM	#7
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Yeah, that's it. I always wondered if this was something that could be vacuformed from a thicker plastic If you did it in two pieces, assembled it could be pretty strong. Two pieces would also allow you to have two different applications- convertible top or soft top snaps... Something I've wanted to play with since I was a kid and had a toy version. __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

04-01-2013, 09:28 AM	#8
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top I gotta say, welding up the door tops around the rear was worth the effort. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

04-01-2013, 09:39 AM	#9
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 369	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Hey thanks. I like the look as well. Once the joints are filled in and painted it will look much cleaner Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 2wd Blazer - 95% completed 2015 Silverado 1500 4wd -z 2008 AERO 9-7X (TBSS cousin) LS2 1970 Jimmy 4wd - future project

04-01-2013, 09:49 AM	#10
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Looking Good

04-18-2013, 03:56 PM	#11
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Wow...that curvature really does match up well! Everytime I open this thread, I still think to my self "this is so damn cool". __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

04-18-2013, 05:04 PM	#12
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 369	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Alright! Thank you I hope it's cool in the summer and warm in the fall lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 2wd Blazer - 95% completed 2015 Silverado 1500 4wd -z 2008 AERO 9-7X (TBSS cousin) LS2 1970 Jimmy 4wd - future project

09-18-2013, 11:18 PM	#13
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 369	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top So I'm back to working on the top again, now that the kids are back in school and boating season is winding down.. I've been waiting for a time to get 3-4 back to back days to do this windshield bridge from the 68/69 chevelle... Well I took off some vacation this week to get this thing kick started and spent the last 2 days cutting, fitting and welding this bridge. Lots of time went into recording all the measurements of the windshield frame outline etc... Then I welded a bunch of tabs on the pillar bracing to give the curvature of the top of the frame to help me line up the new bridge which has been a project saver itself along with the old windshield a buddy gave me so I can use it as a template I'm about 3/4 complete , just have to fit and weld in one more section tomorrow... Then before I weld it into the remaining pillars I then have the next huge task of doing the exact same to the convertible top header bow which I purchased 2 new reproductions also from a 68/69 chevelle to mate up nicely with the bridge.. Here's a couple quick shots Attachment 1153590 Attachment 1153591 Attachment 1153592 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 2wd Blazer - 95% completed 2015 Silverado 1500 4wd -z 2008 AERO 9-7X (TBSS cousin) LS2 1970 Jimmy 4wd - future project

09-18-2013, 11:20 PM	#14
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 369	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Not sure what happened to the other attachments but here's one showing the tabs welded before I cut out the bridge Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 2wd Blazer - 95% completed 2015 Silverado 1500 4wd -z 2008 AERO 9-7X (TBSS cousin) LS2 1970 Jimmy 4wd - future project

09-18-2013, 11:22 PM	#15
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 369	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Shot of the tabs without the original blazer bridge in place Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 2wd Blazer - 95% completed 2015 Silverado 1500 4wd -z 2008 AERO 9-7X (TBSS cousin) LS2 1970 Jimmy 4wd - future project



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04-19-2013, 12:53 AM	#16
Effeckt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 341	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top This is awesome! I love seeing new updates to this thread. Keep up on the awesome work! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My 1972 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399719

09-19-2013, 12:31 AM	#17
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top nice progress!! __________________ My Build Thead (Project Slow Motion)

09-19-2013, 01:17 AM	#18
Effeckt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 341	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Awesome work! __________________ My 1972 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399719

09-19-2013, 11:36 PM	#19
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 369	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Ok I got the bridge welded p and tacked it place I'm pretty pumped about this , can't believe how much time I spent on this Just happy it turned out good so far and I started the header bow 2 to 1 sectioning as well while it was on the bench.. Couple pics Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 2wd Blazer - 95% completed 2015 Silverado 1500 4wd -z 2008 AERO 9-7X (TBSS cousin) LS2 1970 Jimmy 4wd - future project

09-19-2013, 11:38 PM	#20
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 369	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 2wd Blazer - 95% completed 2015 Silverado 1500 4wd -z 2008 AERO 9-7X (TBSS cousin) LS2 1970 Jimmy 4wd - future project

09-19-2013, 11:39 PM	#21
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 369	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Door closed pic, lots of fill metal massaging to do... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 2wd Blazer - 95% completed 2015 Silverado 1500 4wd -z 2008 AERO 9-7X (TBSS cousin) LS2 1970 Jimmy 4wd - future project

09-19-2013, 11:43 PM	#22
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 369	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top First 3 middle sections of the header bow, exact same dimensions are key to getting the same curvature as the bridge.. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 2wd Blazer - 95% completed 2015 Silverado 1500 4wd -z 2008 AERO 9-7X (TBSS cousin) LS2 1970 Jimmy 4wd - future project

09-20-2013, 11:09 AM	#23
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Wow...this is going to look factory made when done. Amazing. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

09-20-2013, 11:23 AM	#24
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 369	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Thanks guys! Trying to take my time to get this looking as clean as possible Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 2wd Blazer - 95% completed 2015 Silverado 1500 4wd -z 2008 AERO 9-7X (TBSS cousin) LS2 1970 Jimmy 4wd - future project

09-20-2013, 11:28 AM	#25
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Looking good! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

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