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EFI70Blazer · 12-10-2006, 08:30 PM

Just curious if all our Blazers got the mounts pictured below? Were they for a single wall top? My dad's Blazer has these mounts, but mine does not. Mine does not even have a hole where they might have been mounted. Also what would be the advantage of adding these mounts compared to without?

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-10-2006, 09:18 PM

I just got outbid on those, where you the lucky winner?

Every top I have ever owned on all 4 of the Blazers I have
owned has had them, oh yea and I had 2 of each type top.

**pound41** · 12-10-2006, 09:39 PM

Definitely would put those on. You have a 70 blazer I see. One thing I can tell you is I have a 70 and it does not now have the drip caps. No holes where they were. Just a big black rubber plug. So you might have a late 69/early 70. Alot of the time with a first year new model the changes that they make don't make it on to the 1st few of the following year. Call it a 70 and get it out.

EFI70Blazer · 12-10-2006, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

I just got outbid on those, where you the lucky winner?

Every top I have ever owned on all 4 of the Blazers I have
owned has had them, oh yea and I had 2 of each type top.

I was also outbid, was not sure if i really needed them. You were just above me on the bidding.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-10-2006, 10:33 PM

OIC, I had 2 sets already, I have 2 tops, and then was gonna sell one of my
sets, but I just couldn't go that high, I was already higher than my max was.

EFI70Blazer · 12-10-2006, 10:35 PM

Here is a picture showing that there is no mount hole on the bed side for these mounts on my Blazer.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-10-2006, 10:41 PM

Yeppers, the hole is missing, but that's a easy fix

EFI70Blazer · 12-10-2006, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pound41

Definitely would put those on. You have a 70 blazer I see. One thing I can tell you is I have a 70 and it does not now have the drip caps. No holes where they were. Just a big black rubber plug. So you might have a late 69/early 70. Alot of the time with a first year new model the changes that they make don't make it on to the 1st few of the following year. Call it a 70 and get it out.

The build date of mine was 10/69, so it would have been a very early 70. Mine is also a Jimmy and not a Blazer. I just don't care for the Jimmy front end, so i am going to put on a 69 Blazer front clip. Right now i am just collecting parts for it, until i have enough to tear it down and rebuild it.

69TowRig · 12-10-2006, 11:58 PM

Mine is a '69 and also does not have the holes. I just bought a set from teeitup and will be cleaning them up and installing them soon. Not sure how I want to approach the hole drilling yet, I might weld in a piece of plate that can be threaded.

vtblazer · 12-11-2006, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Yeppers, the hole is missing, but that's a easy fix

No, not missing just not being used quite right.

Can't believe you missed that one LUV...

Critter · 12-11-2006, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

No, not missing just not being used quite right.

Can't believe you missed that one LUV...

I think what everyone is saying is that the bolt hole is missing from the tub's sheetmetal, not the fiberglass top.

VinceY · 12-11-2006, 10:27 AM

What are the two pieces in in the pictures with the black square looking circle drawn around them? I think a set of those arrived with my blazer in a box of spare parts.

Huck · 12-11-2006, 12:03 PM

These are the rubber bumpers that cushion the hatch as you bring it into contact with the top. They mount on the upper bolt.

VinceY · 12-11-2006, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Huck

These are the rubber bumpers that cushion the hatch as you bring it into contact with the top. They mount on the upper bolt.

Hard to see in this picture but it this one that the rubber has maybe worn off of?

Chris27 · 12-11-2006, 03:03 PM

My '70 Jimmy didn't have those brackets. Everytime you hit a big bump, the hatch would pop open! Definately recommend installing them. My '72 has these brackets, and the hatch never pops open and doesn't rattle as much.

vtblazer · 12-11-2006, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Critter

I think what everyone is saying is that the bolt hole is missing from the tub's sheetmetal, not the fiberglass top.

Yep, I bet your right...my bad.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-11-2006, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Yep, I bet your right...my bad.

Slacker

badchev69 · 12-12-2006, 02:28 AM

my single wall top has these brakets yet my hatch seems to be missing the hardware that actually latch onto them. All it has is the little tab that swings down onto the tailgate? I think its a crappy set up and hope to find the rest of the hardware someday....

bouncytruck · 12-12-2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by badchev69

my single wall top has these brakets yet my hatch seems to be missing the hardware that actually latch onto them. All it has is the little tab that swings down onto the tailgate? I think its a crappy set up and hope to find the rest of the hardware someday....

There isn't anything on the hatch for any of these brackets. Can you take a picture of what you are talking about.

bouncytruck · 12-12-2006, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Yeppers, the hole is missing, but that's a easy fix

Not such an easy fix. The hole has a threaded insert to accept the bolt and there isn't any access from behind to put a nut on it. I guess you could use a speed nut or something, but I don't think just a hole will work (unless you are just going for the look).

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-12-2006, 06:06 PM

Why use a bolt? if you are making the hole from scratch why not inovate,
that's why I said it was a easy fix, of course I can't tell ya what I would
do, top secret, but their are alot of one-way fasteners if ya look around.

bouncytruck · 12-12-2006, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Why use a bolt? if you are making the hole from scratch why not inovate,
that's why I said it was a easy fix, of course I can't tell ya what I would
do, top secret, but their are alot of one-way fasteners if ya look around.

OIC. Just because I look dumb, doesn't mean I'm not!

jaros44sr · 12-12-2006, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

OIC. Just because I look dumb, doesn't mean I'm not!

LMAO, Sorry guys but I don't see the 'easy fix'

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-12-2006, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

OIC. Just because I look dumb, doesn't mean I'm not!

Never said you were, but now you have me rolling on the floor

badchev69 · 12-12-2006, 09:53 PM

I thought the hatch had bars that ran from the handle to the ends to latch onto the two silver hooks in the center of the pic up top. Sorry my truck is up at the shop, ill get a pic this weekend if you still want to see what i mean.
Does anyone elses hatch lock onto the tailgate itelf or do i have a morphadite garage door opener handle for a hatch.....? haha

12-10-2006, 08:30 PM	#1
EFI70Blazer Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 243	Hard top rear mount. Just curious if all our Blazers got the mounts pictured below? Were they for a single wall top? My dad's Blazer has these mounts, but mine does not. Mine does not even have a hole where they might have been mounted. Also what would be the advantage of adding these mounts compared to without? __________________ 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)

12-10-2006, 09:18 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Hard top rear mount. I just got outbid on those, where you the lucky winner? Every top I have ever owned on all 4 of the Blazers I have owned has had them, oh yea and I had 2 of each type top. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-10-2006, 09:39 PM	#3
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,269	Re: Hard top rear mount. Definitely would put those on. You have a 70 blazer I see. One thing I can tell you is I have a 70 and it does not now have the drip caps. No holes where they were. Just a big black rubber plug. So you might have a late 69/early 70. Alot of the time with a first year new model the changes that they make don't make it on to the 1st few of the following year. Call it a 70 and get it out.

12-10-2006, 10:33 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Hard top rear mount. OIC, I had 2 sets already, I have 2 tops, and then was gonna sell one of my sets, but I just couldn't go that high, I was already higher than my max was. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 12-10-2006 at 10:33 PM.

12-10-2006, 10:35 PM	#6
EFI70Blazer Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 243	Re: Hard top rear mount. Here is a picture showing that there is no mount hole on the bed side for these mounts on my Blazer. __________________ 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)

12-10-2006, 10:41 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Hard top rear mount. Yeppers, the hole is missing, but that's a easy fix __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-10-2006, 11:58 PM	#9
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Hard top rear mount. Mine is a '69 and also does not have the holes. I just bought a set from teeitup and will be cleaning them up and installing them soon. Not sure how I want to approach the hole drilling yet, I might weld in a piece of plate that can be threaded. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

12-11-2006, 10:27 AM	#12
VinceY Just need a couple more parts. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 470	Re: Hard top rear mount. What are the two pieces in in the pictures with the black square looking circle drawn around them? I think a set of those arrived with my blazer in a box of spare parts. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------- 1947 Studebaker M5 project to match the camping trailer. 1950 Chev 4x4 Pickup 1958 Shasta Airflyte Travel trailer (fresh restoration) 1971 C/10 Pickup(Frame off Restoration) 1972 K5 Blazer CST (Daily Driver & My Company Truck) 1976 Honda CB750 Bobber 1988 Jaguar XJ12

12-11-2006, 12:03 PM	#13
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: Hard top rear mount. These are the rubber bumpers that cushion the hatch as you bring it into contact with the top. They mount on the upper bolt.

12-11-2006, 03:03 PM	#15
Chris27 Blazerless Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 274	Re: Hard top rear mount. My '70 Jimmy didn't have those brackets. Everytime you hit a big bump, the hatch would pop open! Definately recommend installing them. My '72 has these brackets, and the hatch never pops open and doesn't rattle as much. __________________ 72' K5 Blazer 4x4 350TBI/700R4/NP205 3/4 ton diffs. Daily driver. SOLD 69' Beaumont 388/700R4 11.70@116 77' Bronco, Wife's mall cruiser/poser 4x4. Capable but too pretty to go offroad.

12-12-2006, 02:28 AM	#18
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: Hard top rear mount. my single wall top has these brakets yet my hatch seems to be missing the hardware that actually latch onto them. All it has is the little tab that swings down onto the tailgate? I think its a crappy set up and hope to find the rest of the hardware someday.... __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )

12-12-2006, 06:06 PM	#21
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Hard top rear mount. Why use a bolt? if you are making the hole from scratch why not inovate, that's why I said it was a easy fix, of course I can't tell ya what I would do, top secret, but their are alot of one-way fasteners if ya look around. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-12-2006, 09:53 PM	#25
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: Hard top rear mount. I thought the hatch had bars that ran from the handle to the ends to latch onto the two silver hooks in the center of the pic up top. Sorry my truck is up at the shop, ill get a pic this weekend if you still want to see what i mean. Does anyone elses hatch lock onto the tailgate itelf or do i have a morphadite garage door opener handle for a hatch.....? haha __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )



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