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09-21-2009, 09:43 PM
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Single wall v/s Double ?
Hey guys,
I am getting ready to hunt down a top for my 1969 Blazer.. my question is, from your view, what is the most preferrable top and why ? To me the double is stronger, but heavier ??.. but I have never seen the two side by side.. what are your experienced opinions on this ? |
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09-21-2009, 11:17 PM
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Re: Single wall v/s Double ?
i have a single wall top on my Jimmy, but my first blazer had a double wall and this is what i have found. call me crazy but i never noticed the diff in the weights, the single wall bolts down alot easier and is alot easier to fix if you break whatever the bolts bolt into! i never got to drive my 1st blazer but i would imagine that the double wall would seal better and stay better insulated in the winter. all that being said i perfer the single wall b/c of the ease of the bolting it on
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09-21-2009, 11:44 PM
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Location: Seneca Falls, NY
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Re: Single wall v/s Double ?
I can't vote as I just got my first Blazer w/double wall. Wasn't heavy for 2 large people. My question is there anyone that makes the glass for the rear hatch? I have been looking at plexiglass, the dimensions of outside gasket are 56X17" but I have not removed the glass yet. Anyone know the thickness of the glass so I know what plexi to get? Given I don't find in Junkyard or one of you fine folks of course.
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09-21-2009, 11:54 PM
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Re: Single wall v/s Double ?
I think double are more prone to "waving" or warping in the roof... mayby more like a sag. Maybe single is more rigid?? Double wall tops are cheaper and much more plentyfull.
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09-22-2009, 12:40 AM
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Re: Single wall v/s Double ?
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I've got a piece of hatch glass, and side glass too
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09-22-2009, 06:35 AM
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Re: Single wall v/s Double ?
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Same here, welcome and have gas...uhm, 'glass'. 
Last edited by vtblazer; 09-22-2009 at 06:35 AM. |
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09-22-2009, 12:58 PM
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Re: Single wall v/s Double ?
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You can get one from a board member (a couple have already offered) or your local shop can cut you a piece of laminated glass or send a pattern to have a piece of tempered made for you. As for the original question, I like my single wall top, but you'll have to drill holes to mount one on your 69, since they only came from the factory with double wall. Last edited by truckster; 09-22-2009 at 01:00 PM. |
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09-22-2009, 04:28 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: LEE'S SUMMIT, MO
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Re: Single wall v/s Double ?
Thanks for the input guys... I will try to get pics on here of it soon...
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