Does anyone have a rear hatch for a double wall top? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sawyer · 01-08-2005, 11:45 PM

I just got my 72 home from paint and the rear hatch cracked around the hinge.

bouncytruck · 01-09-2005, 01:21 AM

Fix it - it will be a lot easier and cheaper. You can buy new reproduction hatches. Mothertruckers sell them for around $385. It is just the raw fiberglass with no glass or hardware. The hatches are the same for single and double wall tops.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-09-2005, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Fix it - it will be a lot easier and cheaper.

VERY TRUE, SEVERAL BOARD MEMBERS HAVE EM FOR SALE, LOCATIONS WOULD KILL YA ON SHIPPING

sawyer · 01-09-2005, 01:37 PM

Yeah I had read another post where someone else had fixed theirs, but mine is cracked around the hinge and it's all the way across to the glass. Is that fixable? If so, with what.

bouncytruck · 01-09-2005, 02:38 PM

take it to someone who knows how to work in fiberglass. They should be able to fix it for ya.

Huck · 01-09-2005, 06:32 PM

Try any boat shop---they can do miracles with fiberglass and make it better then it was when it was new.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-09-2005, 09:42 PM

I got one but shipping would kill ya and finding one that's in great shape in hard as he!!.. I would go the boat or fiberglass repair route as it will be cheaper... Seems like the paint shop should have fixed that when they painted it??

sawyer · 01-10-2005, 12:04 AM

Thanks for the advice, I'll try the boat shop thing. Yeah you would think that the paint shop would have fixed it seeing as it broke there, "on its own" too. Reliable, quality work is hard to find. Two weeks turned into 5 months and somehow I owed the guy more than we had agreed to. Oh well it's done now though. I'll try to post some pics tomorrow, I tried to today but the pictures took too much space to upload? I think if I use another camera it will work. So hopefully I'll have some pics tomorrow.

RED72blazer · 01-10-2005, 05:35 PM

LUV2XCLR8 Are you sure that they are the same? I replaced the hatch on my double wall with a hatch from a single wall. I believe that the lift arms are longer or have a different mounting point. when I bolt mine together I can't close the hatch. The only way i can get mine to work is by using only one of the holes on the top to mount the bracket that the arms pivots on. does anyone have two tops they can compare or just a single they can take measurements from? I would really like to know if I have the wrong parts or if I'm just incapable of understanding how to make them work.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-10-2005, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RED72blazer

LUV2XCLR8 Are you sure that they are the same?

DIDN'T SAY THEY WERE

bouncytruck · 01-10-2005, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

DIDN'T SAY THEY WERE

I think I did way up in the post list... As far as I know, they are the same. They only make one reproduction version and it doesn't specify if it is for a single or double wall top.

Anyone know the answer?

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-10-2005, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

They only make one reproduction version and it doesn't specify if it is for a single or double wall top.

I HAVE ONE, IT LOOKS LIKE THE SAME THING TO ME

RED72blazer · 01-11-2005, 05:35 PM

Luv2xclr8 sorry, I guess I should pay more attention to the post.

bouncy would definatly like to come out there some time, but need to get my rig running again.

bouncytruck · 01-10-2005, 05:58 PM

Red, you should bring your truck by my place some time. I've got single walls for both of my trucks. We can compair them and see if there is a difference. I'm just in Bothell off the 160th exit on 405.

Gyva · 01-21-2005, 01:19 PM

Im in need of a hatch as well anyone still have one for sale? I'm in Idaho zip 83647

cracked or not.

Gyva02@yahoo.com

Mike.

blazer1971 · 01-21-2005, 01:43 PM

I repaired my own a few yrs ago. The outer skin can be seperated from the inner skin. Then make your repair and bond the two skins back together with fiberglass resin. Chissel,hammer,saw,razor knife,wooden shims were used. Take your time.

Gyva · 01-21-2005, 02:10 PM

I don't even have one to repair. My jimmy came with no hatch when I bought it. thanks....

Mike.

bouncytruck · 01-21-2005, 02:41 PM

Gyva - reproductions are available but they are expensive. Just keep your eyes open and you will find one. Better yet, get a soft top! I've never put the top on my '69.

crispy · 01-21-2005, 06:48 PM

hi, not to start a new topic but, how do you know if the top that you have is single wall or double? this sounds like a dumb question but i'm new to the Blazer thing.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-21-2005, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by crispy

hi, not to start a new topic but, how do you know if the top that you have is single wall or double? this sounds like a dumb question but i'm new to the Blazer thing.

SINGLE WALLS BOLT FROM THE TOP DOWN (TOP SIDE)

DOUBLE WALLS BOLT FROM THE BOTTOM UP (UNDER SIDE)

bouncytruck · 01-21-2005, 07:44 PM

Single wall tops also have dome lights - two on the drivers side.

01-08-2005, 11:45 PM	#1
sawyer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Boston, Mass. Posts: 8	Does anyone have a rear hatch for a double wall top? I just got my 72 home from paint and the rear hatch cracked around the hinge.

01-09-2005, 01:21 AM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Fix it - it will be a lot easier and cheaper. You can buy new reproduction hatches. Mothertruckers sell them for around $385. It is just the raw fiberglass with no glass or hardware. The hatches are the same for single and double wall tops. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-09-2005, 02:38 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	take it to someone who knows how to work in fiberglass. They should be able to fix it for ya. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-09-2005, 09:42 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I got one but shipping would kill ya and finding one that's in great shape in hard as he!!.. I would go the boat or fiberglass repair route as it will be cheaper... Seems like the paint shop should have fixed that when they painted it?? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-10-2005, 05:35 PM	#9
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	LUV2XCLR8 Are you sure that they are the same? I replaced the hatch on my double wall with a hatch from a single wall. I believe that the lift arms are longer or have a different mounting point. when I bolt mine together I can't close the hatch. The only way i can get mine to work is by using only one of the holes on the top to mount the bracket that the arms pivots on. does anyone have two tops they can compare or just a single they can take measurements from? I would really like to know if I have the wrong parts or if I'm just incapable of understanding how to make them work. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

01-09-2005, 01:37 PM	#4
sawyer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Boston, Mass. Posts: 8	Yeah I had read another post where someone else had fixed theirs, but mine is cracked around the hinge and it's all the way across to the glass. Is that fixable? If so, with what.

01-09-2005, 06:32 PM	#6
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Try any boat shop---they can do miracles with fiberglass and make it better then it was when it was new.

01-10-2005, 12:04 AM	#8
sawyer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Boston, Mass. Posts: 8	Thanks for the advice, I'll try the boat shop thing. Yeah you would think that the paint shop would have fixed it seeing as it broke there, "on its own" too. Reliable, quality work is hard to find. Two weeks turned into 5 months and somehow I owed the guy more than we had agreed to. Oh well it's done now though. I'll try to post some pics tomorrow, I tried to today but the pictures took too much space to upload? I think if I use another camera it will work. So hopefully I'll have some pics tomorrow.

01-11-2005, 05:35 PM	#13
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Luv2xclr8 sorry, I guess I should pay more attention to the post. bouncy would definatly like to come out there some time, but need to get my rig running again. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

01-10-2005, 05:58 PM	#14
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Red, you should bring your truck by my place some time. I've got single walls for both of my trucks. We can compair them and see if there is a difference. I'm just in Bothell off the 160th exit on 405. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-21-2005, 01:19 PM	#15
Gyva Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mountain Home Idaho Posts: 544	Im in need of a hatch as well anyone still have one for sale? I'm in Idaho zip 83647 cracked or not. Gyva02@yahoo.com Mike.

01-21-2005, 01:43 PM	#16
blazer1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: apollo bch,fl. usa Posts: 134	I repaired my own a few yrs ago. The outer skin can be seperated from the inner skin. Then make your repair and bond the two skins back together with fiberglass resin. Chissel,hammer,saw,razor knife,wooden shims were used. Take your time.

01-21-2005, 02:10 PM	#17
Gyva Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mountain Home Idaho Posts: 544	I don't even have one to repair. My jimmy came with no hatch when I bought it. thanks.... Mike.

01-21-2005, 02:41 PM	#18
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Gyva - reproductions are available but they are expensive. Just keep your eyes open and you will find one. Better yet, get a soft top! I've never put the top on my '69. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-21-2005, 06:48 PM	#19
crispy '71 Chevy Blazer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Leandro, CA (near Oakland) Posts: 96	hi, not to start a new topic but, how do you know if the top that you have is single wall or double? this sounds like a dumb question but i'm new to the Blazer thing.



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01-21-2005, 07:44 PM	#21
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Single wall tops also have dome lights - two on the drivers side. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

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