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205harleyman · 03-18-2012, 10:13 PM

What is the difference in a sgl wall hatch and a double wall hatch?

ORANGBLAZ · 03-18-2012, 10:17 PM

I have hatches from both tops, and can't find any obvious differences.

turp mcspray · 03-18-2012, 10:26 PM

They are the same.

**Classic Bowties** · 03-18-2012, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 205harleyman

What is the difference in a sgl wall hatch and a double wall hatch?

nothing. Mel

205harleyman · 03-19-2012, 09:31 AM

Thanks!

205harleyman · 03-20-2012, 08:13 PM

I need some advice on using a sgl wall or double wall top. I have a dbl wall with hatch that came with my 72, and I may have found a sgl wall local without hatch. I am going to definitely have side panels covered in leather to match seats, and the top will be off most of the time. I just do not want to take a chance on messing up panels.

What do you guys think?

Thanks, Tim

**Classic Bowties** · 03-20-2012, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 205harleyman

I need some advice on using a sgl wall or double wall top. I have a dbl wall with hatch that came with my 72, and I may have found a sgl wall local without hatch. I am going to definitely have side panels covered in leather to match seats, and the top will be off most of the time. I just do not want to take a chance on messing up panels.

What do you guys think?

Thanks, Tim

If you are gong to use the CST rear side panels or some style/form of them, I wouldn't think twice about about not running a single wall top, especially if you dont want to take the chance of screwing up some nice panels. Go pickup the single wall and then pull your hatch off of the double wall and then sell/giveaway or trade it for a case of brew. Mel

205harleyman · 03-20-2012, 09:07 PM

Is there a keeper for the nuts underneath the rail, or should I just tack weld the nut in place?

**Classic Bowties** · 03-20-2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 205harleyman

Is there a keeper for the nuts underneath the rail, or should I just tack weld the nut in place?

Yes, on the single wall top equipped blazer & jimmys there were boxed in square nuts in the top rail of the bedside, on the bottom side off the upper bed rail there were several short tracks which housed the nuts allowing for some adjustment when installing/securing the top. Mel

03-18-2012, 10:13 PM	#1
205harleyman Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: birmingham, al Posts: 209	hatch What is the difference in a sgl wall hatch and a double wall hatch? __________________ 205harleyman 1972 K5 Blazer 2002 5.3 ltr engine and transmission Vintage Air 1999 tan leather bucket seats and console w/1999 back seat 20inch Torque Thrust Wheels Corvette Madrid Red with Tan Top Hope to be driving soon!!!

03-18-2012, 10:17 PM	#2
ORANGBLAZ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cairo,NY Posts: 353	Re: hatch I have hatches from both tops, and can't find any obvious differences.

03-18-2012, 10:26 PM	#3
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: hatch They are the same. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

03-19-2012, 09:31 AM	#5
205harleyman Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: birmingham, al Posts: 209	Re: hatch Thanks! __________________ 205harleyman 1972 K5 Blazer 2002 5.3 ltr engine and transmission Vintage Air 1999 tan leather bucket seats and console w/1999 back seat 20inch Torque Thrust Wheels Corvette Madrid Red with Tan Top Hope to be driving soon!!!

03-20-2012, 08:13 PM	#6
205harleyman Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: birmingham, al Posts: 209	Re: hatch I need some advice on using a sgl wall or double wall top. I have a dbl wall with hatch that came with my 72, and I may have found a sgl wall local without hatch. I am going to definitely have side panels covered in leather to match seats, and the top will be off most of the time. I just do not want to take a chance on messing up panels. What do you guys think? Thanks, Tim __________________ 205harleyman 1972 K5 Blazer 2002 5.3 ltr engine and transmission Vintage Air 1999 tan leather bucket seats and console w/1999 back seat 20inch Torque Thrust Wheels Corvette Madrid Red with Tan Top Hope to be driving soon!!!

03-20-2012, 09:07 PM	#8
205harleyman Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: birmingham, al Posts: 209	Re: hatch Is there a keeper for the nuts underneath the rail, or should I just tack weld the nut in place? __________________ 205harleyman 1972 K5 Blazer 2002 5.3 ltr engine and transmission Vintage Air 1999 tan leather bucket seats and console w/1999 back seat 20inch Torque Thrust Wheels Corvette Madrid Red with Tan Top Hope to be driving soon!!!



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