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DosLocos · 03-06-2019, 10:13 AM

anyone ever tried something like this?

**Thealien** · 03-06-2019, 10:41 AM

I knew this would be the blazer when I read the title. I am presently looking at this and have asked if anyone is local that would be willing to check it out? It is the first I have ever seen like that? I am interested how the latch works and what is used for support arms. With that being said if I ended up with it the top wouldn't be on it much anyway.

DosLocos · 03-06-2019, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Thealien

I knew this would be the blazer when I read the title. I am presently looking at this and have asked if anyone is local that would be willing to check it out? It is the first I have ever seen like that? I am interested how the latch works and what is used for support arms. With that being said if I ended up with it the top wouldn't be on it much anyway.

yeah, it might be a cost effective solution. Depending on what you have stated above. I would like to see it opened. If your in contact with the seller, maybe they could send some pictures?

**Thealien** · 03-06-2019, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DosLocos

yeah, it might be a cost effective solution. Depending on what you have stated above. I would like to see it opened. If your in contact with the seller, maybe they could send some pictures?

It is at a GM dealer who knows nothing about the Blazer? Sounds like an older not tech savy guy. He did forward me the number to the original owner but I have not contacted them yet.

I have a thread looking for someone in the area asking if they will inspect it for me so far no takers. I really want a 2 wheel drive Blazer with air (and the 1968 clip is a big plus for me) but it seems the few I find are in California or Arizona. I have added muscle cars to my search now and am also looking at GTOs and Challenger convertibles with AC. I know I will regret NOT getting a Blazer and one will show up the day after I purchase something?

hemi43 · 03-06-2019, 10:41 AM

Really makes it modern. I like it.

mister.freeze · 03-06-2019, 12:48 PM

sub'd

SeventyOne · 03-06-2019, 01:21 PM

Not a fan at all. In the first picture it just looks like the hatch is straight up MIA. Reminds me of a lincoln navigator rear window/hatch which i always found hideous.

But...To each their own.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-06-2019, 05:59 PM

Has that S10 Blazer look.

cstanley · 03-11-2019, 07:34 PM

Interesting... I posted this as a question several years ago, I’m glad someone tried it. I actually kind of like it, but it doesn’t flow with the side windows very well. But it probably works as well or better than original. Might look better if they also did a flush mount on the side glass too.

DeepOceanStepside · 03-11-2019, 08:13 PM

Makes me wonder if you could get a hatch off of a truck topper and modify it to fit. Might be an alternative for someone not wanting to spend $1000+ on an original hatch.

68panelman · 03-12-2019, 07:02 AM

Definitely different. I would have to be at least paint the hinges black and darkest tint allowed.

**Thealien** · 03-12-2019, 07:49 AM

If I were to buy it the top would never be on. I would probably install a soft top for Just in case but its top off for me!

**truckster** · 09-24-2023, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Thealien

If I were to buy it the top would never be on. I would probably install a soft top for Just in case but its top off for me!

I haven't installed my hard top since I bought my Softopper. It's at least as good as my hard top at keeping the wet out. And you're right, the natural condition for a Blazer is with the top off. The Softopper is only to keep me warm and dry when absolutely necessary.

jjzepplin · 09-24-2023, 12:09 PM

The problem I see with it is that I rely a bit on my original hatch latching system to hold the shape of the top when I used to remove it. It has been a long time but in California that thing came off every year in the summer.

03-06-2019, 10:13 AM	#1
DosLocos Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: S.W. Colorado Posts: 92	interesting back hatch anyone ever tried something like this? Attached Images

03-06-2019, 10:41 AM	#2
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: interesting back hatch I knew this would be the blazer when I read the title. I am presently looking at this and have asked if anyone is local that would be willing to check it out? It is the first I have ever seen like that? I am interested how the latch works and what is used for support arms. With that being said if I ended up with it the top wouldn't be on it much anyway. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

03-06-2019, 10:41 AM	#5
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,526	Re: interesting back hatch Really makes it modern. I like it.

03-06-2019, 12:48 PM	#6
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	Re: interesting back hatch sub'd __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

03-06-2019, 01:21 PM	#7
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: interesting back hatch Not a fan at all. In the first picture it just looks like the hatch is straight up MIA. Reminds me of a lincoln navigator rear window/hatch which i always found hideous. But...To each their own.

03-06-2019, 05:59 PM	#8
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: interesting back hatch Has that S10 Blazer look. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-11-2019, 07:34 PM	#9
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: interesting back hatch Interesting... I posted this as a question several years ago, I’m glad someone tried it. I actually kind of like it, but it doesn’t flow with the side windows very well. But it probably works as well or better than original. Might look better if they also did a flush mount on the side glass too. __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

03-11-2019, 08:13 PM	#10
DeepOceanStepside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Saginaw, MI Posts: 139	Re: interesting back hatch Makes me wonder if you could get a hatch off of a truck topper and modify it to fit. Might be an alternative for someone not wanting to spend $1000+ on an original hatch. __________________ 1970 Base Step Side Dark Olive 250 3ott restoration 1972 k5 4x4 250 3ott project 1970 long bed light olive 283 th350 driver SOLD

03-12-2019, 07:02 AM	#11
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: interesting back hatch Definitely different. I would have to be at least paint the hinges black and darkest tint allowed.

03-12-2019, 07:49 AM	#12
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: interesting back hatch If I were to buy it the top would never be on. I would probably install a soft top for Just in case but its top off for me! __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

09-24-2023, 12:09 PM	#14
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: interesting back hatch The problem I see with it is that I rely a bit on my original hatch latching system to hold the shape of the top when I used to remove it. It has been a long time but in California that thing came off every year in the summer. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350



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