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RALONG · 11-13-2009, 06:22 PM

Ok i have replaced all the gaskets but the one in the front seams to be to thick so the top will not go forowad enough to seal the windows top needs to come forward more ANY SUGGESTIONS?

NuBomb · 11-13-2009, 10:45 PM

You've probably already tried this, but maybe loosen the small brackets on the window frame to let them out to meet the hard top. I had to do this and then tighten the brackets alternating side to side. If it won't reach maybe put the brackets on the hardtop and then use screws that are too long to just get it started.

bouncytruck · 11-14-2009, 01:57 AM

You've just got to keep working it. I had similar problems – i took a while to get it bolted down after replacing the seals.

**truckster** · 11-14-2009, 01:11 PM

I put the rear bolts in first (the ones that bolt to the side where the tailgate closes). That gave me a place to put some leverage on the front. Then I loosened the bolts on the two center front brackets to where there were only a couple of turns holding them in. I used a drift to pull the brackets (and the top) down until I could get the longer bolts into the sun visor brackets.

No matter what you do, it's a fight to get the top on tight when you replace the seals. Good luck.

RALONG · 11-14-2009, 03:31 PM

thanks i know it will just be a struggle to get every thing right.

Sacramento70 · 11-14-2009, 11:44 PM

my tops never even been off

RALONG · 11-15-2009, 09:01 PM

Yes i bought my 71 blazer in Carson City and lived in Jackson so i can under stand why i live in southeast texas lots of rain.

11-13-2009, 06:22 PM	#1
RALONG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BROOKELAND,TX Posts: 24	hard top re sealing problem Ok i have replaced all the gaskets but the one in the front seams to be to thick so the top will not go forowad enough to seal the windows top needs to come forward more ANY SUGGESTIONS?

11-13-2009, 10:45 PM	#2
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: hard top re sealing problem You've probably already tried this, but maybe loosen the small brackets on the window frame to let them out to meet the hard top. I had to do this and then tighten the brackets alternating side to side. If it won't reach maybe put the brackets on the hardtop and then use screws that are too long to just get it started. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

11-14-2009, 01:57 AM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: hard top re sealing problem You've just got to keep working it. I had similar problems – i took a while to get it bolted down after replacing the seals. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-14-2009, 01:11 PM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,882	Re: hard top re sealing problem I put the rear bolts in first (the ones that bolt to the side where the tailgate closes). That gave me a place to put some leverage on the front. Then I loosened the bolts on the two center front brackets to where there were only a couple of turns holding them in. I used a drift to pull the brackets (and the top) down until I could get the longer bolts into the sun visor brackets. No matter what you do, it's a fight to get the top on tight when you replace the seals. Good luck.

11-14-2009, 03:31 PM	#5
RALONG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BROOKELAND,TX Posts: 24	Re: hard top re sealing problem thanks i know it will just be a struggle to get every thing right.

11-14-2009, 11:44 PM	#6
Sacramento70 Blazer Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sacramento, ca Posts: 249	Re: hard top re sealing problem my tops never even been off __________________ 1970 Chevy blazer

11-15-2009, 09:01 PM	#7
RALONG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BROOKELAND,TX Posts: 24	Re: hard top re sealing problem Yes i bought my 71 blazer in Carson City and lived in Jackson so i can under stand why i live in southeast texas lots of rain.



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