It only takes one to get my Blazer top off - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tvblazer78 · 09-18-2007, 10:45 AM

Check it out, I did this over the weekend. Now I do not have to wait for my friends to come over and help. This only take me 1/2 hour to do by my self.

How do you all do it?

**Zoomad75** · 09-18-2007, 07:39 PM

I havent taken my lid off yet. But I wouldn't be bashful to steal your idea!

turbo350 · 09-18-2007, 10:57 PM

Very nice! Ur Blazer is sweeeeeeeeeeet

HtownPapiJc · 09-19-2007, 01:03 AM

Smart Engineering i'd say.....

cochino12 · 09-24-2007, 08:00 PM

Havent had mine off yet either but your idea looks pretty cool.

Tink · 09-25-2007, 07:33 AM

Good idea... I had always thought about using a tree when I had my old 76 K5.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-05-2007, 12:26 AM

Wow thats pretty nifty. Awesome looking Blazer too. I still have yet to take my top off either so...

**crossy** · 10-09-2007, 09:07 PM

I already put hooks into my ceiling for something similar with lifting beds, but i want to know where you found those locking tackle rope blocks please. I do mine with rachet sraps and it takes forever. i work mostly alone also. thanx , crossy

tvblazer78 · 10-10-2007, 11:55 AM

Cool your just about ready to take it off, I got them at Lowe’s and added more rope to them.

Thanks,
Trav

Quote:

Originally Posted by crossy

I already put hooks into my ceiling for something similar with lifting beds, but i want to know where you found those locking tackle rope blocks please. I do mine with rachet sraps and it takes forever. i work mostly alone also. thanx , crossy

cochino12 · 05-02-2009, 07:18 PM

I think I might try and get this done tomorrow, thanks for posting this Travis

tvblazer78 · 05-03-2009, 03:53 PM

hope it works out for you like it has for me.. Good luck!

mrmojo32 · 05-06-2009, 11:01 PM

That's a good idea. I had the same problem with mine and ended up getting a soft top so I would not have to wait for someone to come over to help me remove it. My hard top has been sitting in a field for like 5 years now.

VA72C10 · 05-13-2009, 04:55 PM

Nice idea...rep points for you and your awesome blazer!

tvblazer78 · 05-14-2009, 07:41 AM

Thanks man! Any luck finding a new ride?

VA72C10 · 05-26-2009, 02:50 PM

Still looking....now though, I've expanded my search from just 70-72 all the way up to 78

screwballl · 06-09-2009, 11:49 PM

reminds me of a nice Blazer locally that runs around without its top... has a sticker across the front top of the windshield says "Go topless"

70k52wd · 06-10-2009, 12:16 AM

I use to do that using ratchet straps and eye bolts in the garage ceiling on my 72 Blazer. Worked great, sit in the front seat push the front up and attach hooks to the tabs that bolt it to windshield frame. Jump out lift back, and hook to the ears that mount to top. It hung about 2in from bed rail. The trick was pulling into garage. That's when I used to drink. Real precision driving skills were needed.

... Great Job!!!

tvblazer78 · 06-10-2009, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70k52wd

I use to do that using ratchet straps and eye bolts in the garage ceiling on my 72 Blazer. Worked great, sit in the front seat push the front up and attach hooks to the tabs that bolt it to windshield frame. Jump out lift back, and hook to the ears that mount to top. It hung about 2in from bed rail. The trick was pulling into garage. That's when I used to drink. Real precision driving skills were needed.

... Great Job!!!

good stuff! And thanks!

rcfatcat · 06-10-2009, 08:37 PM

i used to use my old 47 farmal h to lift the cap off with the front end loader attachment lol worked really well

68Timber · 06-11-2009, 08:17 PM

Travis, that is sweet and perfect but I'm worried about the replies of those that haven't popped the top off their K5 yet. ??? Bust it off and go for a ride, it's what makes a K5 sweet.

I haven't been around, but not because my project has stalled. Well, it has stalled sorta - I'm not sure yet if I'm going to rebuild the small block or do a 454. <shrug?>

I'll know soon.

Tater · 06-11-2009, 10:44 PM

[QUOTE=BRUISER;3355333]Travis, that is sweet and perfect but I'm worried about the replies of those that haven't popped the top off their K5 yet. ??? Bust it off and go for a ride, it's what makes a K5 sweet.

I'm one of those people that haven't taken the top off yet,and I've had mine for 3 years.I keep telling myself I'll do it,but never get around to it

rcfatcat · 06-11-2009, 10:53 PM

come on guys its what? six 1/2in bolts on each side and 5 across the top and its off. easy as pie except for lifting it off. stop giving excuses and just go topless already hahahaha

68Timber · 06-12-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcfatcat

come on guys its what? six 1/2in bolts on each side and 5 across the top and its off. easy as pie except for lifting it off. stop giving excuses and just go topless already hahahaha

Plus two in each rear corner, behind the trim panel. I eventually threw them away. When I was a young buck and was taking the top off constantly, I evetually ended up only putting four back in at the upper corners and rear. I was only riding around campus. I eventually quit putting any bolts in for quick showers, the top will ride on the rear studs only at around-town speeds.

rcfatcat · 06-12-2009, 10:16 PM

ehh mine is a 78 and i dont think it has any hidden under trim?

68Timber · 06-13-2009, 02:08 PM

It may not. I had an 83 once that did.

09-18-2007, 10:45 AM	#1
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	It only takes one to get my Blazer top off Check it out, I did this over the weekend. Now I do not have to wait for my friends to come over and help. This only take me 1/2 hour to do by my self. How do you all do it? Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

09-18-2007, 07:39 PM	#2
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off I havent taken my lid off yet. But I wouldn't be bashful to steal your idea! __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

09-18-2007, 10:57 PM	#3
turbo350 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 316	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off Very nice! Ur Blazer is sweeeeeeeeeeet

09-19-2007, 01:03 AM	#4
HtownPapiJc my CheVy TrUcks Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: H-Town Tx Posts: 228	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off Smart Engineering i'd say..... __________________ J.Garcia 1998 Chevy Silverado V-8 305/5.0 liter 2005 Pontiac Grandam V-6/3.4 liter 1989 Chevy 1500 Suburban (Aug/2007 Project)

09-24-2007, 08:00 PM	#5
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off Havent had mine off yet either but your idea looks pretty cool. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

09-25-2007, 07:33 AM	#6
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off Good idea... I had always thought about using a tree when I had my old 76 K5. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list!

10-05-2007, 12:26 AM	#7
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off Wow thats pretty nifty. Awesome looking Blazer too. I still have yet to take my top off either so... __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

10-09-2007, 09:07 PM	#8
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off I already put hooks into my ceiling for something similar with lifting beds, but i want to know where you found those locking tackle rope blocks please. I do mine with rachet sraps and it takes forever. i work mostly alone also. thanx , crossy __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

05-02-2009, 07:18 PM	#10
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off I think I might try and get this done tomorrow, thanks for posting this Travis __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

05-03-2009, 03:53 PM	#11
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off hope it works out for you like it has for me.. Good luck! __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

05-06-2009, 11:01 PM	#12
mrmojo32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 216	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off That's a good idea. I had the same problem with mine and ended up getting a soft top so I would not have to wait for someone to come over to help me remove it. My hard top has been sitting in a field for like 5 years now. __________________ 1972 LWB 1969 4x4 Suburban 1989 4x4 Jimmy

05-13-2009, 04:55 PM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off Nice idea...rep points for you and your awesome blazer! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-14-2009, 07:41 AM	#14
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off Thanks man! Any luck finding a new ride? __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

05-26-2009, 02:50 PM	#15
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off Still looking....now though, I've expanded my search from just 70-72 all the way up to 78 __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-09-2009, 11:49 PM	#16
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,754	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off reminds me of a nice Blazer locally that runs around without its top... has a sticker across the front top of the windshield says "Go topless" __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------



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06-10-2009, 12:16 AM	#17
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off I use to do that using ratchet straps and eye bolts in the garage ceiling on my 72 Blazer. Worked great, sit in the front seat push the front up and attach hooks to the tabs that bolt it to windshield frame. Jump out lift back, and hook to the ears that mount to top. It hung about 2in from bed rail. The trick was pulling into garage. That's when I used to drink. Real precision driving skills were needed.... Great Job!!!

06-10-2009, 08:37 PM	#19
rcfatcat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: pennington, newjersey Posts: 129	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off i used to use my old 47 farmal h to lift the cap off with the front end loader attachment lol worked really well __________________ 78 k5 offroad project 350 sm465 60/14 np205 boatside, dovenose

06-11-2009, 08:17 PM	#20
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off Travis, that is sweet and perfect but I'm worried about the replies of those that haven't popped the top off their K5 yet. ??? Bust it off and go for a ride, it's what makes a K5 sweet. I haven't been around, but not because my project has stalled. Well, it has stalled sorta - I'm not sure yet if I'm going to rebuild the small block or do a 454. <shrug?> I'll know soon.

06-11-2009, 10:44 PM	#21
Tater Cradle Robber Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lily Lake,Illinois Posts: 774	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off [QUOTE=BRUISER;3355333]Travis, that is sweet and perfect but I'm worried about the replies of those that haven't popped the top off their K5 yet. ??? Bust it off and go for a ride, it's what makes a K5 sweet. I'm one of those people that haven't taken the top off yet,and I've had mine for 3 years.I keep telling myself I'll do it,but never get around to it __________________ "The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind." Humphrey Bogart "Hippies.They're everywhere.They wanna save the earth,but all they do is smoke pot and smell bad."Eric Cartman "Think about how stupid the average person is,and realize half of them are stupider than that."George Carlin

06-11-2009, 10:53 PM	#22
rcfatcat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: pennington, newjersey Posts: 129	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off come on guys its what? six 1/2in bolts on each side and 5 across the top and its off. easy as pie except for lifting it off. stop giving excuses and just go topless already hahahaha __________________ 78 k5 offroad project 350 sm465 60/14 np205 boatside, dovenose Last edited by rcfatcat; 06-11-2009 at 10:53 PM.

06-12-2009, 10:16 PM	#24
rcfatcat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: pennington, newjersey Posts: 129	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off ehh mine is a 78 and i dont think it has any hidden under trim? __________________ 78 k5 offroad project 350 sm465 60/14 np205 boatside, dovenose

06-13-2009, 02:08 PM	#25
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: It only takes one to get my Blazer top off It may not. I had an 83 once that did.

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