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ssjones · 04-19-2006, 11:38 PM

I usally spend my time in the truck section but I have a neighbor that has a 71 blazer and he needs to know what this part is called and where he could find a right and left side replacement part. Thanks for your help and I will attach some pics of his ride. The first pic is the part he is looking for on the top of the door pillar.

Trifelynn · 04-20-2006, 12:04 AM

Dont know the "official" name for it, but they are window caps. Blazer doors are just truck doors that have the top part cut off. When they cut the door from being a Truck door, they put those on the windows from the factory.

Looked through a few Venders for you, and didnt see any...I even looked through Goodmark

Might want to go to the parts section, and post a "wtb" post. I am sure that someone like Teeitup who has a bunch of trucks, might be able to get a set for you.

*Medicanman71* · 04-20-2006, 01:05 AM

Oh snap, your neighbors got a FEATHERS blazer!!!

Trifelynn · 04-20-2006, 01:13 AM

What is a "Feather Blazer"?

BobbyK · 04-20-2006, 01:53 AM

It's called a "door cap"

I think Brothers is the only one that sells them.
Here's a link.
http://www.brothersonlinestore.com/p...number=DWC6972

*Medicanman71* · 04-20-2006, 02:02 AM

The one i circles is a feathers blazer, the same type your neighbor has.

vtblazer · 04-20-2006, 06:07 AM

Bobbyk got it, their the only place that sells them.

Your neighbor has a very original/pretty rare blazer by the way.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-20-2006, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Your neighbor has a very original/pretty rare blazer by the way.

ssjones · 04-20-2006, 10:13 AM

Thanks guys. I thought that was a rare blazer. He picked it up for 3k. Looks nice he had me drive it around yesterday and it sure does handle nice. Had another neighbor that sold a Feather Blazer last week. Of course I found out about it after it was gone. I had a 79 blazer that never left the state of Arizona and sold it. I was the second owner I am still kicking my self for getting rid of it. Thanks again for the help. Jones

70rs/ss · 04-20-2006, 03:47 PM

That's the feathers Blazer that sold on ebay a couple months ago, anyone remember? I was gonna buy it, but it was quite a ways away. It looks good, hope he enjoys it.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-20-2006, 10:43 AM

If you can, get some more pics of the Blazer for us please.

smbrouss70 · 04-20-2006, 01:20 PM

Mother Truckers has them also... http://www.mothertruckers.net/catalo...899d3&x=7&y=10

ssjones · 04-20-2006, 05:01 PM

I dont think it was ever on Ebay. He had to track the lady down that owned it and then she would not sell it to him and then called him back a month later.

70gmcjimmy · 04-21-2006, 08:02 PM

Hey guys,
Am I correct in assuming that those caps with the ribs will replace the smooth top ones that originally was on my Jimmy? They look the same except for that.

Thanks---Doug

teamradrz1 · 04-22-2006, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 70gmcjimmy

Hey guys,
Am I correct in assuming that those caps with the ribs will replace the smooth top ones that originally was on my Jimmy? They look the same except for that.

Thanks---Doug

I "believe" if they are smooth they are just worn down and those would be the correct replacements.

krue · 04-21-2006, 11:15 PM

Tell your neighbor to join the party!

vtblazer · 04-22-2006, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by krue

Tell your neighbor to join the party!

rigon4 · 04-22-2006, 12:48 PM

that blazer has AC also. NICE!!!!

71jimmy · 04-22-2006, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by 70gmcjimmy
Hey guys,
Am I correct in assuming that those caps with the ribs will replace the smooth top ones that originally was on my Jimmy? They look the same except for that.

We just coverred this in another post, do a search to find it. But I think the consensus was that '69/70 had the smooth caps, '71/72 were changed to have the ribs. Possibly for better sealing. I've only seen the ribbed ones being reproduced.

EFI70Blazer · 04-22-2006, 07:13 PM

The truck shop has them also. $36 for the set. It's on page 55 of their on line catalog.

http://truckandcarshop.com/

70gmcjimmy · 04-23-2006, 12:03 PM

Thanks for the links, guys!
Doesnt bother me if the new ones have those ribs. I will be ordering a set. I knew there was 2 types, but didnt know the year info.

Later---DAC

04-19-2006, 11:38 PM	#1
ssjones Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 98	What is this??? I usally spend my time in the truck section but I have a neighbor that has a 71 blazer and he needs to know what this part is called and where he could find a right and left side replacement part. Thanks for your help and I will attach some pics of his ride. The first pic is the part he is looking for on the top of the door pillar. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 20 1979 Chevy Camaro 2007 Chevy Avalanche 2005 Mini Cooper

04-20-2006, 12:04 AM	#2
Trifelynn Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Williston, North Dakota Posts: 469	Re: What is this??? Dont know the "official" name for it, but they are window caps. Blazer doors are just truck doors that have the top part cut off. When they cut the door from being a Truck door, they put those on the windows from the factory. Looked through a few Venders for you, and didnt see any...I even looked through Goodmark Might want to go to the parts section, and post a "wtb" post. I am sure that someone like Teeitup who has a bunch of trucks, might be able to get a set for you. __________________ Always looking for a 2wd blazer

04-20-2006, 01:05 AM	#3
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: What is this??? Oh snap, your neighbors got a FEATHERS blazer!!!

04-20-2006, 01:13 AM	#4
Trifelynn Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Williston, North Dakota Posts: 469	Re: What is this??? What is a "Feather Blazer"? __________________ Always looking for a 2wd blazer

04-20-2006, 01:53 AM	#5
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: What is this??? It's called a "door cap" I think Brothers is the only one that sells them. Here's a link. http://www.brothersonlinestore.com/p...number=DWC6972 __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 04-20-2006 at 01:56 AM.

04-20-2006, 02:02 AM	#6
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: What is this??? The one i circles is a feathers blazer, the same type your neighbor has.

04-20-2006, 06:07 AM	#7
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: What is this??? Bobbyk got it, their the only place that sells them. Your neighbor has a very original/pretty rare blazer by the way.

04-20-2006, 10:13 AM	#9
ssjones Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 98	Re: What is this??? Thanks guys. I thought that was a rare blazer. He picked it up for 3k. Looks nice he had me drive it around yesterday and it sure does handle nice. Had another neighbor that sold a Feather Blazer last week. Of course I found out about it after it was gone. I had a 79 blazer that never left the state of Arizona and sold it. I was the second owner I am still kicking my self for getting rid of it. Thanks again for the help. Jones __________________ 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 20 1979 Chevy Camaro 2007 Chevy Avalanche 2005 Mini Cooper Last edited by ssjones; 04-20-2006 at 10:13 AM.

04-20-2006, 03:47 PM	#10
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: What is this??? That's the feathers Blazer that sold on ebay a couple months ago, anyone remember? I was gonna buy it, but it was quite a ways away. It looks good, hope he enjoys it.

04-20-2006, 10:43 AM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: What is this??? If you can, get some more pics of the Blazer for us please. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-20-2006, 01:20 PM	#12
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: What is this??? Mother Truckers has them also... http://www.mothertruckers.net/catalo...899d3&x=7&y=10 __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

04-20-2006, 05:01 PM	#13
ssjones Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 98	Re: What is this??? I dont think it was ever on Ebay. He had to track the lady down that owned it and then she would not sell it to him and then called him back a month later. __________________ 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 20 1979 Chevy Camaro 2007 Chevy Avalanche 2005 Mini Cooper

04-21-2006, 08:02 PM	#14
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: What is this??? Hey guys, Am I correct in assuming that those caps with the ribs will replace the smooth top ones that originally was on my Jimmy? They look the same except for that. Thanks---Doug __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

04-21-2006, 11:15 PM	#16
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: What is this??? Tell your neighbor to join the party! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-22-2006, 12:48 PM	#18
rigon4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: east syracuse ny Posts: 371	Re: What is this??? that blazer has AC also. NICE!!!!



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04-22-2006, 02:01 PM	#19
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Re: What is this??? Originally Posted by 70gmcjimmy Hey guys, Am I correct in assuming that those caps with the ribs will replace the smooth top ones that originally was on my Jimmy? They look the same except for that. We just coverred this in another post, do a search to find it. But I think the consensus was that '69/70 had the smooth caps, '71/72 were changed to have the ribs. Possibly for better sealing. I've only seen the ribbed ones being reproduced. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

04-22-2006, 07:13 PM	#20
EFI70Blazer Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 243	Re: What is this??? The truck shop has them also. $36 for the set. It's on page 55 of their on line catalog. http://truckandcarshop.com/ __________________ Mike T. Oregon 70 GMC Jimmy 4x4 70 Camaro LS1 plans in the works 71 RS/SS Camaro numbers matching 86 Chevy Silverado SWB 4x4 (454 merlin heads, 3/4 running gear upgrade, Detroit lockers front and rear) Last edited by EFI70Blazer; 04-22-2006 at 07:18 PM.

04-23-2006, 12:03 PM	#21
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: What is this??? Thanks for the links, guys! Doesnt bother me if the new ones have those ribs. I will be ordering a set. I knew there was 2 types, but didnt know the year info. Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

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