WTB: Blazer Hatch glass - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MikeS · 03-08-2005, 12:02 PM

I'm looking for the glass for the rear hatch on a '72 blazer. My hatch is in decent shape but the glass is completely shattered. I have no idea how it happened...took the cover off the truck one day and there it was. I suspect a rabid squirrel!

I'd be interested in a complete hatch if you've got one that's trashed except for the window.

Mike

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 03-08-2005, 12:31 PM

I mite pick up a blazer this weak end the hatch is broke and the glass is good I will let you know.

*bisquik65* · 03-08-2005, 02:10 PM

I have one here too,western n.c.

How to ship it without breaking

teeitup · 03-08-2005, 05:52 PM

I got rear and both sides with rubbers here too, Kind of wondering about shipping too? Thanks Randy

MikeS · 03-08-2005, 06:03 PM

Thanks guys. I guess I hoping to find somebody within reasonable driving range with one. Aside from packing the thing in a foam-lined crate I really have no idea how to ship it.

Mike

*bisquik65* · 03-08-2005, 06:56 PM

You could wrap it in foam and bubble wrap,insure it for $300 bucks and if it does make it great,if not you can get 1 penny for each little piece of glass thats left

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 03-09-2005, 10:06 AM

I would ship it Gray hound their not in a big hurry so it mite not get broke.

junkyardjohn · 03-09-2005, 11:48 AM

YOU CAN WRAP IT IN CARPET PADDING (3/4" FOAM RUBBER) & REINFORCE THE CRATE WITH 1X4s, BUT YOU'LL PROBABLY HAVE MORE $ IN CRATING THAN IT'S WORTH.

JOHN

pound41 · 03-09-2005, 05:57 PM

I have two hatches with minor cracks about like the one Junkyard John was selling. The one on my 70 blazer is trashed. I was going to get the two hatches cleaned up and put one on my 70 and have a spare for my 70 and 71
I haven't been able to find a fiberglass person. And Have them fixed. Been so busy. Anyway if I ever get around to and you haven't found one. I would part with one of them. We travel to my in laws in Orange County quite often. You could pick it up there. . If you don't find one soon let me know. Maybe I can get going on the other two hatches

MikeS · 03-09-2005, 10:06 PM

Sounds like a plan! Let me know what you want to do. It's unlikely I'm going to find anything else closer than NoVA. I'll take the trashed hatch off your hands.
Mike

Kleantouch · 03-13-2005, 12:18 AM

You could also do what I did- trace the outline of the opening- take it to a local glass shop, along with the rubber gasket, tell them what you want- they measure, cut, install - I cost me about $100.And my 71 Blazer, 4x4, 454, auto will probably never see the top on it again! But it looks good sitting on the trailer in the yard.
Good luck.

muddyole 69 · 03-13-2005, 03:43 AM

I have one live 30 miles north of Parkersburg Wva on off st rt 37 outside of Malta Ohio if you feel like a drive you can have it I will need to check and see if I haven't broke it as a matter of fact you can have the whole top if you want let me know Mike

vtblazer · 03-13-2005, 08:31 AM

I'll be in northern VA the end of March, I have a "not so great" hatch with good glass I could bring with.
That's if thing's don't work out with the others.

MikeS · 03-13-2005, 10:44 AM

Hey guys,

Thanks a lot for all the great offers.

Kleantouch: I was wondering how much it would cost me to get a piece custom made. Better than I expected. That's a beautiful blazer you've got. I love the color and the wheels.

muddyole: Great offer. Thanks. That would be a pretty long trip for me but I'll keep it in mind.

vtblazer: Sounds like a possibility. pound41 said he may also have one and his in laws only live about 45 mins from here so I'll see if he can come through. If not, I'll probably take you up on it. I'll keep in touch.

Mike

badpeanut · 03-13-2005, 11:08 AM

Kleantouch: I tried getting my local glass shop to cut a new piece for my hatch, but they said they can only do regular glass--not safety glass (they are a small operation, however). Is yours safety glass?

vtblazer · 03-17-2005, 07:18 AM

Any luck?
If you haven't found one, let me know and I'll throw it on the "bring" pile.

*bisquik65* · 03-17-2005, 09:55 AM

I can try and send you one,Packing it real good with foam and a wood box around it. Let me know,I have 3 of them anyway.

03-08-2005, 12:02 PM	#1
MikeS Active Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 197	WTB: Blazer Hatch glass I'm looking for the glass for the rear hatch on a '72 blazer. My hatch is in decent shape but the glass is completely shattered. I have no idea how it happened...took the cover off the truck one day and there it was. I suspect a rabid squirrel! I'd be interested in a complete hatch if you've got one that's trashed except for the window. Mike

03-08-2005, 05:52 PM	#4
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	I got rear and both sides with rubbers here too, Kind of wondering about shipping too? Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

03-09-2005, 11:48 AM	#8
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	YOU CAN WRAP IT IN CARPET PADDING (3/4" FOAM RUBBER) & REINFORCE THE CRATE WITH 1X4s, BUT YOU'LL PROBABLY HAVE MORE $ IN CRATING THAN IT'S WORTH. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

03-13-2005, 03:43 AM	#12
muddyole 69 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SE Ohio Posts: 1,121	glass I have one live 30 miles north of Parkersburg Wva on off st rt 37 outside of Malta Ohio if you feel like a drive you can have it I will need to check and see if I haven't broke it as a matter of fact you can have the whole top if you want let me know Mike __________________ hav'n fun be'n me

03-17-2005, 07:18 AM	#16
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Hatch Glass Any luck? If you haven't found one, let me know and I'll throw it on the "bring" pile.

03-08-2005, 12:31 PM	#2
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	I mite pick up a blazer this weak end the hatch is broke and the glass is good I will let you know.

03-08-2005, 02:10 PM	#3
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	I have one here too,western n.c. How to ship it without breaking

03-08-2005, 06:03 PM	#5
MikeS Active Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 197	Thanks guys. I guess I hoping to find somebody within reasonable driving range with one. Aside from packing the thing in a foam-lined crate I really have no idea how to ship it. Mike

03-08-2005, 06:56 PM	#6
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	You could wrap it in foam and bubble wrap,insure it for $300 bucks and if it does make it great,if not you can get 1 penny for each little piece of glass thats left

03-09-2005, 10:06 AM	#7
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	I would ship it Gray hound their not in a big hurry so it mite not get broke.

03-09-2005, 05:57 PM	#9
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	I have two hatches with minor cracks about like the one Junkyard John was selling. The one on my 70 blazer is trashed. I was going to get the two hatches cleaned up and put one on my 70 and have a spare for my 70 and 71 I haven't been able to find a fiberglass person. And Have them fixed. Been so busy. Anyway if I ever get around to and you haven't found one. I would part with one of them. We travel to my in laws in Orange County quite often. You could pick it up there. . If you don't find one soon let me know. Maybe I can get going on the other two hatches

03-09-2005, 10:06 PM	#10
MikeS Active Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 197	Sounds like a plan! Let me know what you want to do. It's unlikely I'm going to find anything else closer than NoVA. I'll take the trashed hatch off your hands. Mike

03-13-2005, 12:18 AM	#11
Kleantouch Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lake Charles LA Posts: 138	You could also do what I did- trace the outline of the opening- take it to a local glass shop, along with the rubber gasket, tell them what you want- they measure, cut, install - I cost me about $100.And my 71 Blazer, 4x4, 454, auto will probably never see the top on it again! But it looks good sitting on the trailer in the yard. Good luck.

03-13-2005, 08:31 AM	#13
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	I'll be in northern VA the end of March, I have a "not so great" hatch with good glass I could bring with. That's if thing's don't work out with the others.

03-13-2005, 10:44 AM	#14
MikeS Active Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 197	Hey guys, Thanks a lot for all the great offers. Kleantouch: I was wondering how much it would cost me to get a piece custom made. Better than I expected. That's a beautiful blazer you've got. I love the color and the wheels. muddyole: Great offer. Thanks. That would be a pretty long trip for me but I'll keep it in mind. vtblazer: Sounds like a possibility. pound41 said he may also have one and his in laws only live about 45 mins from here so I'll see if he can come through. If not, I'll probably take you up on it. I'll keep in touch. Mike



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03-13-2005, 11:08 AM	#15
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	Kleantouch: I tried getting my local glass shop to cut a new piece for my hatch, but they said they can only do regular glass--not safety glass (they are a small operation, however). Is yours safety glass?

03-17-2005, 09:55 AM	#17
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	I can try and send you one,Packing it real good with foam and a wood box around it. Let me know,I have 3 of them anyway.

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