Difference between Blazer Tops? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blazerboss · 05-26-2012, 04:14 PM

I'm getting rid of my white hard top (1971). The guy before me cut a hole in the top for a vent cover (trying to make it a camper I guess). It's white if anyone wants it... solid other than the square hole on top (covered with a fiberglass sqaure).

My question is, is there a difference between the 1969-72 hard tops? I have my eye on one in good shape, but the guy doesn't know if it's off a 71 or 72. Visually it looks identical to mine, but on the ground vs on the truck are obviously very different?

Any pictures would be great.

jonesky2 · 05-26-2012, 06:30 PM

Only 2 styles were made for the gen 1 blazers. A double wall and a single wall top. Single wall tops have interior lights, bolts from the top down and are lighter/better IMO.

Double wall tops did not come with interior lights, bolt from the bottom up, and are heavier and have sagging problems.

The latches are the same on both tops. Both tops will fit and work. If you have a double wall top and get a single wall top, you will need to weld nuts on the bottom of the bed rails to hold the top down.

OLD K5 · 05-26-2012, 09:06 PM

Could not have said it better. single wall tops are more desireable.

blazerboss · 05-28-2012, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by OLD K5

Could not have said it better. single wall tops are more desireable.

OLD K5 - send me some pictures of your Blazer. It looks really nice! I'd like to see more of it. You're only 15 minutes from me too. May see you on the road.

SS Tim · 05-28-2012, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by blazerboss

It's white if anyone wants it... solid other than the square hole on top (covered with a fiberglass sqaure...

Are you offering this for sale or what?

SS Tim · 05-28-2012, 06:03 AM

If it is a "come pick it up" deal I'm interested. A bit of driving but might be just the thing for me.

blazerboss · 05-28-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

If it is a "come pick it up" deal I'm interested. A bit of driving but might be just the thing for me.

Sure. Make an offer.
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Bentblazer · 05-28-2012, 06:20 PM

In my case changing from a double to a single wall the holes in the bed rails were different. Wasn't a problem for me in the case that I had to repair most of the flange on the single wall, and I changed the hole location. Might want to take a few measurements!

OLD K5 · 05-29-2012, 02:36 PM

Hi blazerboss. I regretfully sold that Blazer 4 years ago. But I have one just like it being shipped out to me from the east coast as we speak. It took me two years to find a replacement just like it. When i get it i will post some pics.

bigeasycigars · 05-29-2012, 06:42 PM

Is this a single wall or double wall top?

blazerboss · 05-30-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bigeasycigars

Is this a single wall or double wall top?

Double

05-26-2012, 04:14 PM	#1
blazerboss Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Newbury park, CA Posts: 38	Difference between Blazer Tops? I'm getting rid of my white hard top (1971). The guy before me cut a hole in the top for a vent cover (trying to make it a camper I guess). It's white if anyone wants it... solid other than the square hole on top (covered with a fiberglass sqaure). My question is, is there a difference between the 1969-72 hard tops? I have my eye on one in good shape, but the guy doesn't know if it's off a 71 or 72. Visually it looks identical to mine, but on the ground vs on the truck are obviously very different? Any pictures would be great. Attached Images

05-26-2012, 06:30 PM	#2
jonesky2 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hooper Utah Posts: 224	Re: Difference between Blazer Tops? Only 2 styles were made for the gen 1 blazers. A double wall and a single wall top. Single wall tops have interior lights, bolts from the top down and are lighter/better IMO. Double wall tops did not come with interior lights, bolt from the bottom up, and are heavier and have sagging problems. The latches are the same on both tops. Both tops will fit and work. If you have a double wall top and get a single wall top, you will need to weld nuts on the bottom of the bed rails to hold the top down.

05-26-2012, 09:06 PM	#3
OLD K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 98	Re: Difference between Blazer Tops? Could not have said it better. single wall tops are more desireable.

05-28-2012, 06:03 AM	#6
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Difference between Blazer Tops? If it is a "come pick it up" deal I'm interested. A bit of driving but might be just the thing for me. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

05-28-2012, 06:20 PM	#8
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: Difference between Blazer Tops? In my case changing from a double to a single wall the holes in the bed rails were different. Wasn't a problem for me in the case that I had to repair most of the flange on the single wall, and I changed the hole location. Might want to take a few measurements! __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

05-29-2012, 02:36 PM	#9
OLD K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 98	Re: Difference between Blazer Tops? Hi blazerboss. I regretfully sold that Blazer 4 years ago. But I have one just like it being shipped out to me from the east coast as we speak. It took me two years to find a replacement just like it. When i get it i will post some pics.

05-29-2012, 06:42 PM	#10
bigeasycigars Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 226	Re: Difference between Blazer Tops? Is this a single wall or double wall top? __________________ '71 K/5 CST Work in progress...In Sicily, women are more dangerous than shotguns.



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