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Grizz1963 · 11-01-2018, 06:38 PM

As per title.

Please show us your topless Blazers.

Thank you

Grizz1963 · 11-02-2018, 02:57 AM

As with many cars, especially the older ones, the most wanted, purest form Blazers were the originals.

Over the years they have evolved a lot.

Originals lost the whole roof......

This makes them coveted.

By the time 1979 and my Blazer rolled in, the drivers or front roof section had become fixed, with only the rear fiber glass or is that glassfibre canopy section unbolting and lifting away, leaving you with a very basic truck like profile.

The canopy side glass also became available with sliding glass, I prefer the look of solid glass.

Front ends and hoods/bonnets kept changing too in order to keep people interested. Single round headlights,evolved through square and double stacked etc.

I found a 2WD Blazer, Jimmy, Suburban thread of 52 pages and pulled off some pics to add in here, partly as reference, but also because it reminds me that in summer this truck may just become even more fun.

Did I say FUN ?

Or [font size="5"][font color="e63b19"]FUN[/font][/font]

DISCLAIMER. Please keep in mind that there are no plans for fancy paint jobs, 22” wheels, turbos, blowers etc,

Love everything about this truck.

And would love one of these hoods for my truck with the bulge.

Same truck, big wheels that are not my taste at all.

Great colour combo, same series as my Blazer.

Really like this, despite the current paint status.

So there you have a mix, just to feast your eyes, and for ideas together in one place.

Thank you to the owners who posted up the original photos that I have pulled together on here.

Do feel free to add more if you have more TOPLESS Blazers.

Grizz1963 · 11-02-2018, 03:25 AM

Going back a few years now.

On my first USA road trip, this was one seen in Texarkana.

Next we heard the unmistakable rumble of large bore straight through pipes and Scott pulled up.

Niiiiiiiiice...!!

I just Loved the headlights.

stanski · 11-02-2018, 11:06 AM

Are Jimmy's OK to add to the lineup?

Grizz1963 · 11-02-2018, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by stanski

Are Jimmy's OK to add to the lineup?

Yes please.

I do not know the difference....

So please educamate me as a South African living in England on what the differences are.

Thanks for posting up..

stanski · 11-22-2018, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Yes please.

I do not know the difference....

So please educamate me as a South African living in England on what the differences are.

Thanks for posting up..

Really no difference except for some interior trim items and grills, Jimmy was the GMC model and Blazer was the Chevy model.

BaggedRanger · 11-25-2018, 01:34 AM

Lets see if this one works..

Offroad Design · 11-28-2018, 12:29 PM

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Grizz1963 · 11-29-2018, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaggedRanger

Lets see if this one works..

Certainly works for me

BaggedRanger · 11-29-2018, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Certainly works for me

Thanks.. I wasn't sure that the image would show

m_m_510 · 11-30-2018, 04:57 AM

Here's mine

Mcmarkrazz · 12-21-2018, 04:49 PM

75 vert in restore mode

abig84 · 12-23-2018, 02:14 PM

Old 85 I used to own

Bigred74k20 · 12-24-2018, 05:29 PM

1974 Blazer

**Dads79GMC** · 12-24-2018, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BaggedRanger

Lets see if this one works..

My dream machine!!!

BaggedRanger · 12-25-2018, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

My dream machine!!!

Thanks.. Been a long time in the works and still needs more things to get it where I want it. Still chasing oil leaks and other things.. But the suspension is dialed and rides like a dream even an inch or so off the ground.

duke_lbz · 12-25-2018, 08:09 PM

Not a square but cool shot of my 72

Grizz1963 · 12-28-2018, 05:08 AM

some lovely Blazers out there.

Looking forward to removing my top if we get to have a summer here.

**special-K** · 03-08-2019, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Offroad Design

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Yeah, it figures you would have such a nice topless K/5

. I no longer have my "1/2 topless" '85 Jimmy diesel, but I ran a soft top from day 1.

Ski-me · 03-12-2019, 05:46 PM

89' with optional roll bar added in the back.

Grizz1963 · 03-13-2019, 04:03 AM

Great to see more of these Balzers without their tops.

Thank you guys for posting up

Looking forward to real summer here in England so I can remove my roof.

In the mean time, weather dictates coats and roof on in England.

But spring is almost here.

**special-K** · 03-13-2019, 07:46 AM

Cool K/5! I love the period graphics.

On mine the sides got rolled up before putting the key in the ignition, if it wasn't raining. There was always about a month during the summer when the sides would stay rolled up 24/7. What's nice about a soft top is you have a top with you when you are out of town if and when you need it
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After I sold it, but still had it all summer, I put the hardtop back on for transport purposes. I didn't even want to drive it after having a soft top. Just another Jimmy. The guy that bought it left the hardtop on and sold the soft top. Oh well, it's his now
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Slipping in a picture of the '71 (and '72) I had in the '80s

11-01-2018, 06:38 PM	#1
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,576	Topless Blazers. Go on.......Show us yours. As per title. Please show us your topless Blazers. Thank you __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

11-02-2018, 02:57 AM	#2
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,576	Re: Topless Blazers. Go on.......Show us yours. As with many cars, especially the older ones, the most wanted, purest form Blazers were the originals. Over the years they have evolved a lot. Originals lost the whole roof...... This makes them coveted. By the time 1979 and my Blazer rolled in, the drivers or front roof section had become fixed, with only the rear fiber glass or is that glassfibre canopy section unbolting and lifting away, leaving you with a very basic truck like profile. The canopy side glass also became available with sliding glass, I prefer the look of solid glass. Front ends and hoods/bonnets kept changing too in order to keep people interested. Single round headlights,evolved through square and double stacked etc. I found a 2WD Blazer, Jimmy, Suburban thread of 52 pages and pulled off some pics to add in here, partly as reference, but also because it reminds me that in summer this truck may just become even more fun. Did I say FUN ? Or [font size="5"][font color="e63b19"]FUN[/font][/font] DISCLAIMER. Please keep in mind that there are no plans for fancy paint jobs, 22” wheels, turbos, blowers etc, Love everything about this truck. And would love one of these hoods for my truck with the bulge. Same truck, big wheels that are not my taste at all. Great colour combo, same series as my Blazer. Really like this, despite the current paint status. So there you have a mix, just to feast your eyes, and for ideas together in one place. Thank you to the owners who posted up the original photos that I have pulled together on here. Do feel free to add more if you have more TOPLESS Blazers. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

11-02-2018, 03:25 AM	#3
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,576	Re: Topless Blazers. Go on.......Show us yours. Going back a few years now. On my first USA road trip, this was one seen in Texarkana. Next we heard the unmistakable rumble of large bore straight through pipes and Scott pulled up. Niiiiiiiiice...!! I just Loved the headlights. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

11-02-2018, 11:06 AM	#4
stanski Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: MEDICINE HAT Posts: 77	Re: Topless Blazers. Go on.......Show us yours. Are Jimmy's OK to add to the lineup? Attached Images

11-25-2018, 01:34 AM	#7
BaggedRanger Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sandy Eggo, CA Posts: 183	Re: Topless Blazers. Go on.......Show us yours. Lets see if this one works..

11-28-2018, 12:29 PM	#8
Offroad Design Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Carbondale Colorado Posts: 51	Re: Topless Blazers. Go on.......Show us yours.

11-30-2018, 04:57 AM	#11
m_m_510 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Tracy California Posts: 52	Re: Topless Blazers. Go on.......Show us yours. Here's mine Attached Images

12-21-2018, 04:49 PM	#12
Mcmarkrazz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: WI Posts: 14	Re: Topless Blazers. Go on.......Show us yours. 75 vert in restore mode Attached Images

12-23-2018, 02:14 PM	#13
abig84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: wheaton IL Posts: 659	Re: Topless Blazers. Go on.......Show us yours. Old 85 I used to own

12-24-2018, 05:29 PM	#14
Bigred74k20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Oregon Posts: 32	Re: Topless Blazers. Go on.......Show us yours. 1974 Blazer Attached Images __________________ 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350/Th400/205 Dana 60/14 Bolt 36x12-16 S.S TSL Radials 6"Front 7.5"Rear F/R ORD bushings/front shackles Sky shackle flip, Crossover, rear disc brake conversion ORD steering box brace, Tom woods CV rear driveshaft

12-25-2018, 08:09 PM	#17
duke_lbz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Jackson Al Posts: 70	Re: Topless Blazers. Go on.......Show us yours. Not a square but cool shot of my 72 Attached Images __________________ 07 GMC Sierra 2500 compound turbo' duramax 99 GMC Yukon solid axle swapped 67 Chevy c10 small window swb stepside supercharged ls6 70 Chevy c10 suburban 72 K5 Blazer 4wd

12-28-2018, 05:08 AM	#18
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,576	Re: Topless Blazers. Go on.......Show us yours. some lovely Blazers out there. Looking forward to removing my top if we get to have a summer here. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

03-12-2019, 05:46 PM	#20
Ski-me Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colo Springs, CO Posts: 870	Re: Topless Blazers. Go on.......Show us yours. 89' with optional roll bar added in the back. Attached Images __________________ - Jeff 89' K5 Blazer, 2.5" lift, 35" tires 04' GMC Yukon XL, 3/4 ton, 8.1L

03-13-2019, 04:03 AM	#21
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,576	Re: Topless Blazers. Go on.......Show us yours. Great to see more of these Balzers without their tops. Thank you guys for posting up Looking forward to real summer here in England so I can remove my roof. In the mean time, weather dictates coats and roof on in England. But spring is almost here. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

03-13-2019, 07:46 AM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Topless Blazers. Go on.......Show us yours. Cool K/5! I love the period graphics. On mine the sides got rolled up before putting the key in the ignition, if it wasn't raining. There was always about a month during the summer when the sides would stay rolled up 24/7. What's nice about a soft top is you have a top with you when you are out of town if and when you need it All buttoned up After I sold it, but still had it all summer, I put the hardtop back on for transport purposes. I didn't even want to drive it after having a soft top. Just another Jimmy. The guy that bought it left the hardtop on and sold the soft top. Oh well, it's his now Slipping in a picture of the '71 (and '72) I had in the '80s Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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