Blazer hatch. Can you fix it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Stray10up · 11-02-2020, 02:39 PM

With all the interest in blazers and removable tops from 69-72 I would like to save this hatch if possible.
I would like to know if anyone has advice on rebuilding this hatch; Is it possible? Have you ever done it? What kind of results have you experienced?
What would be some references for DIY?
Thanks for all input.

**mongocanfly** · 11-02-2020, 05:54 PM

Not saying it cant be done..but it would be a tremendous amount of work..
You would need to make it structurally solid...fill the cavities with foam..reshape the contours , and lay on the fiberglass...
If you had a need for one and couldnt source another one you might try..

**nsb29** · 11-02-2020, 09:25 PM

I have a good deal of experience with fiberglass and yes it can be dun but if you’re idea is to sell it, it would not be profitable if it’s for your on truck is a labor of love

**truckster** · 11-02-2020, 10:23 PM

One question: Was that used as an offensive or defensive weapon?

notsolo · 11-03-2020, 02:42 PM

And then, after cleaning, reinforcement, fiberglass, finishing sanding.. and painting...will it be strong enough to put the glass and gasket back in it .

Stray10up · 11-03-2020, 03:34 PM

I do have a blazer the hatch belongs to. So it would return to the top if I am able to piece humpty dumpty back together again. The blazer was from Kentucky and is rotted pretty bad! Idk if the truck will be back on the road. Infact, I will have to post some pictures for input on that subject next.

Stray10up · 11-03-2020, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

One question: Was that used as an offensive or defensive weapon?

Yeah no kidding! Thats the condition how I received it. The truck was from Kentucky, Melbourne I believe at one point. Someone painted that on the rear. I wonder if there is any pictures of the Blazer when it was alive. Kinda get the feeling it was used in the mud jamborees out there!

**nsb29** · 11-03-2020, 05:53 PM

After looking at it on a computer instead of my phone I would not waste my time the glass is badly deteriorated you just don’t have any thing to work with

Stray10up · 11-05-2020, 03:03 PM

Yeah I know people make molds and build crazy things from fiberglass. Maybe better to seperate the seams and make a new one from the molds.

geb78 · 11-10-2020, 12:50 AM

That looks pretty rough. I'm about to have mine repaired but it's only a few spots. Anyone have any idea where to find the latch hardware?

litebulblsc · 11-10-2020, 11:10 AM

https://www.motorcityk5.com/c-664-69...ody-hatch.html

I believe they have everything for the hatch now.

best view · 11-14-2020, 08:54 PM

They even have the hatch that’s the way to go there

11-02-2020, 02:39 PM	#1
Stray10up Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Stockton, California Posts: 175	Blazer hatch. Can you fix it? With all the interest in blazers and removable tops from 69-72 I would like to save this hatch if possible. I would like to know if anyone has advice on rebuilding this hatch; Is it possible? Have you ever done it? What kind of results have you experienced? What would be some references for DIY? Thanks for all input. Attached Images

11-02-2020, 05:54 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Blazer hatch. Can you fix it? Not saying it cant be done..but it would be a tremendous amount of work.. You would need to make it structurally solid...fill the cavities with foam..reshape the contours , and lay on the fiberglass... If you had a need for one and couldnt source another one you might try.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

11-02-2020, 09:25 PM	#3
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: Blazer hatch. Can you fix it? I have a good deal of experience with fiberglass and yes it can be dun but if you’re idea is to sell it, it would not be profitable if it’s for your on truck is a labor of love __________________ Hand made A/C vent manifolds for 64-66 trucks adapts any aftermarket A/C to OEM vent

11-02-2020, 10:23 PM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Blazer hatch. Can you fix it? One question: Was that used as an offensive or defensive weapon? __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

11-03-2020, 02:42 PM	#5
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Blazer hatch. Can you fix it? And then, after cleaning, reinforcement, fiberglass, finishing sanding.. and painting...will it be strong enough to put the glass and gasket back in it . __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

11-03-2020, 03:34 PM	#6
Stray10up Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Stockton, California Posts: 175	Re: Blazer hatch. Can you fix it? I do have a blazer the hatch belongs to. So it would return to the top if I am able to piece humpty dumpty back together again. The blazer was from Kentucky and is rotted pretty bad! Idk if the truck will be back on the road. Infact, I will have to post some pictures for input on that subject next.

11-03-2020, 05:53 PM	#8
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: Blazer hatch. Can you fix it? After looking at it on a computer instead of my phone I would not waste my time the glass is badly deteriorated you just don’t have any thing to work with __________________ Hand made A/C vent manifolds for 64-66 trucks adapts any aftermarket A/C to OEM vent

11-05-2020, 03:03 PM	#9
Stray10up Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Stockton, California Posts: 175	Re: Blazer hatch. Can you fix it? Yeah I know people make molds and build crazy things from fiberglass. Maybe better to seperate the seams and make a new one from the molds.

11-10-2020, 12:50 AM	#10
geb78 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 3	Re: Blazer hatch. Can you fix it? That looks pretty rough. I'm about to have mine repaired but it's only a few spots. Anyone have any idea where to find the latch hardware?

11-10-2020, 11:10 AM	#11
litebulblsc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 525	Re: Blazer hatch. Can you fix it? https://www.motorcityk5.com/c-664-69...ody-hatch.html I believe they have everything for the hatch now.

11-14-2020, 08:54 PM	#12
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,150	Re: Blazer hatch. Can you fix it? They even have the hatch that’s the way to go there



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