what year did full 'vert tops end? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Chevy Muscle · 03-10-2004, 12:52 PM

I'm sorry if this has been asked before, I tried to look at former posts....

what was the last year that Blazers had full convertible tops? I guessing it was around '74-75.

Was there a year that they made both full convertibles and bed-only convertible tops?

Did the Jimmy's coincide year-by-year with the Blazers on this top issue?

Finally, is there a cure for leaks(other than a new seal every week)? Were the 69-73 tops worse, better or the same with leak issues?

bpmcgee · 03-10-2004, 01:29 PM

1976 was the first year with the 3/4 convertible top. I believe the Jimmy and the Blazer were the same.

Having never owned a '73 up blazer, I can't tell you how the seal compares to the 69-72 model. I'm guessing, as long as you don't remove them all the time, that any of them will be reasonable with new gaskets.

Brian

Jonboy · 03-10-2004, 04:24 PM

'75 was indeed the last year for a full convertible top. They really did not leak too bad at all. I usually left my top off during the summer on my 75, but it was fine during the winter.

360hp350 · 03-15-2004, 10:03 PM

i've had my top off twice and it doesn't leak at all original 1974 seals

Grim Reaper · 03-16-2004, 12:27 PM

Never had any leak problems on my 75 at the header. Now around the doors....OHHh yeah LOL. No water just air.

You don't even want to know how much it would cost to replace the header and window seals.

03-10-2004, 12:52 PM	#1
Chevy Muscle < 69 Blazer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nevada, TX Posts: 293	what year did full 'vert tops end? I'm sorry if this has been asked before, I tried to look at former posts.... what was the last year that Blazers had full convertible tops? I guessing it was around '74-75. Was there a year that they made both full convertibles and bed-only convertible tops? Did the Jimmy's coincide year-by-year with the Blazers on this top issue? Finally, is there a cure for leaks(other than a new seal every week)? Were the 69-73 tops worse, better or the same with leak issues?

03-10-2004, 04:24 PM	#3
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	'75 was indeed the last year for a full convertible top. They really did not leak too bad at all. I usually left my top off during the summer on my 75, but it was fine during the winter. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

03-15-2004, 10:03 PM	#4
360hp350 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 132	i've had my top off twice and it doesn't leak at all original 1974 seals __________________ 72 Chevy Chevelle - Firing off saturday morning 74 Chevy Blazer - 360 horsepower 350 78 Chevy Suburban - 454/TH400 parts truck for chevelle 88 Chevy S-Blazer - 2WD, no motor/trans FOR SALE $450 I will turn 19 in boot camp

03-16-2004, 12:27 PM	#5
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	Never had any leak problems on my 75 at the header. Now around the doors....OHHh yeah LOL. No water just air. You don't even want to know how much it would cost to replace the header and window seals. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

03-10-2004, 01:29 PM	#2
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	1976 was the first year with the 3/4 convertible top. I believe the Jimmy and the Blazer were the same. Having never owned a '73 up blazer, I can't tell you how the seal compares to the 69-72 model. I'm guessing, as long as you don't remove them all the time, that any of them will be reasonable with new gaskets. Brian



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