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brian26 · 06-24-2008, 02:00 AM

Sorry it has been 2 weeks since I have been on here, but some wanted to know more about my lid. I will post more pics when I can,

brian26 · 06-24-2008, 02:01 AM

brian26 · 06-24-2008, 02:01 AM

brian26 · 06-24-2008, 02:02 AM

brian26 · 06-24-2008, 02:09 AM

The cycle time with the bed cover and top is about 45-60 seconds.

When I had my old bed cover(leaky and ugly), the top went down in 17 seconds and you could drop it at 60mph on a calm day! Or 40 mph with a 20 mph headwind.

Steel was nice and I guess this one will stay that way, but I think the next one should be from fiberglass and aluminum. Weight matters.

There are still many issues to address on this lid, but the idea works.

By the way, I managed to get this lid on the road 4 months before the first SSR was in public hands.

brian26 · 06-24-2008, 02:12 AM

I am a 16 year member of the 'Blazer Brotherhood', and it amazes me that it took me this long to find this site!

One more thing, ALL Blazer tops look good to me, this top just happened to get personal to me. Will post more later.

**jaros44sr** · 06-24-2008, 05:43 AM

Nice work!! How'd ya do it? That's the way I want my front end to look, did you buy the roll pan or make it?

brian26 · 06-24-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice work!! How'd ya do it? That's the way I want my front end to look, did you buy the roll pan or make it?

The roll pan came from MAR-K out of Oklahoma City. The downside is you have to cut the front framehorns about 2".

JayDubBlazer · 06-24-2008, 07:41 AM

NIce job, what did you use for the motor/actuators? How much does it weigh? What did you use to cover the bed?

brian26 · 06-24-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JayDubBlazer

NIce job, what did you use for the motor/actuators? How much does it weigh? What did you use to cover the bed?

Electric linear actuators, one for the top(14", 300 pound rating), one for the bed(12", 250 pdr).

I'm afraid to weigh it, but I'm sure it's not maybe 100 pounds over compared to original.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-24-2008, 10:23 AM

Nice job! Would enjoy seeing more + bigger pics of how it all works.

**lks dcvn** · 06-24-2008, 10:54 AM

bouncytruck · 06-24-2008, 11:27 AM

Great work and very innovative!

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-24-2008, 03:46 PM

Slick set-up

06-24-2008, 02:00 AM	#1
brian26 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: springer, oklahoma Posts: 110	Blazer hard top retractable Sorry it has been 2 weeks since I have been on here, but some wanted to know more about my lid. I will post more pics when I can,

06-24-2008, 02:01 AM	#2
brian26 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: springer, oklahoma Posts: 110	Re: Blazer hard top retractable

06-24-2008, 02:01 AM	#3
brian26 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: springer, oklahoma Posts: 110	Re: Blazer hard top retractable

06-24-2008, 02:02 AM	#4
brian26 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: springer, oklahoma Posts: 110	Re: Blazer hard top retractable

06-24-2008, 02:09 AM	#5
brian26 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: springer, oklahoma Posts: 110	Re: Blazer hard top retractable The cycle time with the bed cover and top is about 45-60 seconds. When I had my old bed cover(leaky and ugly), the top went down in 17 seconds and you could drop it at 60mph on a calm day! Or 40 mph with a 20 mph headwind. Steel was nice and I guess this one will stay that way, but I think the next one should be from fiberglass and aluminum. Weight matters. There are still many issues to address on this lid, but the idea works. By the way, I managed to get this lid on the road 4 months before the first SSR was in public hands.

06-24-2008, 02:12 AM	#6
brian26 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: springer, oklahoma Posts: 110	Re: Blazer hard top retractable I am a 16 year member of the 'Blazer Brotherhood', and it amazes me that it took me this long to find this site! One more thing, ALL Blazer tops look good to me, this top just happened to get personal to me. Will post more later.

06-24-2008, 05:43 AM	#7
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: Blazer hard top retractable Nice work!! How'd ya do it? That's the way I want my front end to look, did you buy the roll pan or make it? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

06-24-2008, 07:41 AM	#9
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Re: Blazer hard top retractable NIce job, what did you use for the motor/actuators? How much does it weigh? What did you use to cover the bed? __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

06-24-2008, 10:23 AM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Blazer hard top retractable Nice job! Would enjoy seeing more + bigger pics of how it all works. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-24-2008, 10:54 AM	#12
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Blazer hard top retractable

06-24-2008, 11:27 AM	#13
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Blazer hard top retractable Great work and very innovative! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-24-2008, 03:46 PM	#14
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Blazer hard top retractable Slick set-up __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T



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