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NJKelly · 05-04-2018, 09:34 PM

This was part of a group purchase yesterday and. Maybe pull hardware/glass and scrap the fiberglass.

Tuff Gong · 05-04-2018, 10:35 PM

Definitely pull hardware.

NJKelly · 05-04-2018, 11:04 PM

Thanks for the reply.

extd56 · 05-04-2018, 11:14 PM

I have seen worse fixed

NJKelly · 05-04-2018, 11:53 PM

I was thinking something could be done to save it. New to this so not sure when to draw the line.

stangtjk · 05-05-2018, 11:02 AM

Mine was in similar shape and i separated the two halves and repaired it from the inside. It's not hard to fix but if you don't need it it's probably not worth your effort.

NJKelly · 05-05-2018, 11:15 AM

How did you separate it? Is there a thread on here you followed.

stangtjk · 05-05-2018, 11:26 AM

Didn't follow any thread. Just went out and did it. Heat gun and a 2" metal putty knife is what I used to separate it. Just heat up the seam and scrape out the adhesive. It's not a quick process. I didn't time it but if memory serves me right it took a couple hours.

NJKelly · 05-05-2018, 11:56 AM

The hatch on my top is also cracked, but not as bad. I think I'll learn on the one in this thread. Then fix the other as well. When you glued it back together did you use a specific adhesive?

stangtjk · 05-05-2018, 12:26 PM

I don't remember the exact adhesive I used. It was a general construction adhesive specified for fiberglass. I had to fix a lot on my top as well, actually ended up fiberglassing the whole top of it to fix the sags (double wall top). Didn't take many pictures of the process.

NJKelly · 05-05-2018, 12:28 PM

Looks awesome, good work. Thanks.

cleszkie · 05-06-2018, 02:28 PM

Fixing from the inside is the only way to restore the structural integrity of the hatch.

Before you toss it in the trash, keep one thing in mind. In a couple of years when these hatches are even rarer and the value of a Blazer in general increases, a hatch in this condition will be sought after. One man's trash is another man's treasure.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-08-2018, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cleszkie

Before you toss it in the trash, keep one thing in mind. In a couple of years when these hatches are even rarer and the value of a Blazer in general increases, a hatch in this condition will be sought after. One man's trash is another man's treasure.

Agree.

This Blazer has a $57k asking price - here's the "hatch" you get for that...

mister.freeze · 05-09-2018, 02:17 PM

any more pictures of that hatch? I plan on doing some sort of all glass hatch this summer and need ideas/guidance.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-09-2018, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mister.freeze

any more pictures of that hatch? I plan on doing some sort of all glass hatch this summer and need ideas/guidance.

It's listed on ebay right now. I can't recall if any additional hatch pics but maybe the seller can send some detailed ones.

mister.freeze · 05-09-2018, 03:27 PM

Specific link?

**DeadheadNM** · 05-09-2018, 07:54 PM

sorry you'll have to search for yourself

stangtjk · 05-10-2018, 01:03 PM

The full glass hatch is kinda cool but it just doesn't look right with the small side windows...... Proportions are just off..... If you modified the top so the side glass took up almost the whole side starting from the bed rail it might look like it was meant to be. Kinda like the defender 90s customized by himalaya.

**maldo** · 05-10-2018, 04:06 PM

If you decide to part out I would like to buy the hatch handle .

05-04-2018, 09:34 PM	#1
NJKelly Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 379	Is this hatch worth saving? This was part of a group purchase yesterday and. Maybe pull hardware/glass and scrap the fiberglass. Attached Images

05-04-2018, 10:35 PM	#2
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: Is this hatch worth saving? Definitely pull hardware.

05-04-2018, 11:04 PM	#3
NJKelly Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 379	Re: Is this hatch worth saving? Thanks for the reply.

05-04-2018, 11:14 PM	#4
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Is this hatch worth saving? I have seen worse fixed

05-04-2018, 11:53 PM	#5
NJKelly Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 379	Re: Is this hatch worth saving? I was thinking something could be done to save it. New to this so not sure when to draw the line.

05-05-2018, 11:02 AM	#6
stangtjk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Newport News Posts: 249	Re: Is this hatch worth saving? Mine was in similar shape and i separated the two halves and repaired it from the inside. It's not hard to fix but if you don't need it it's probably not worth your effort. Attached Images

05-05-2018, 11:15 AM	#7
NJKelly Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 379	Re: Is this hatch worth saving? How did you separate it? Is there a thread on here you followed.

05-05-2018, 11:26 AM	#8
stangtjk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Newport News Posts: 249	Re: Is this hatch worth saving? Didn't follow any thread. Just went out and did it. Heat gun and a 2" metal putty knife is what I used to separate it. Just heat up the seam and scrape out the adhesive. It's not a quick process. I didn't time it but if memory serves me right it took a couple hours.

05-05-2018, 11:56 AM	#9
NJKelly Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 379	Re: Is this hatch worth saving? The hatch on my top is also cracked, but not as bad. I think I'll learn on the one in this thread. Then fix the other as well. When you glued it back together did you use a specific adhesive?

05-05-2018, 12:26 PM	#10
stangtjk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Newport News Posts: 249	Re: Is this hatch worth saving? I don't remember the exact adhesive I used. It was a general construction adhesive specified for fiberglass. I had to fix a lot on my top as well, actually ended up fiberglassing the whole top of it to fix the sags (double wall top). Didn't take many pictures of the process. Attached Images

05-05-2018, 12:28 PM	#11
NJKelly Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 379	Re: Is this hatch worth saving? Looks awesome, good work. Thanks.

05-06-2018, 02:28 PM	#12
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Is this hatch worth saving? Fixing from the inside is the only way to restore the structural integrity of the hatch. Before you toss it in the trash, keep one thing in mind. In a couple of years when these hatches are even rarer and the value of a Blazer in general increases, a hatch in this condition will be sought after. One man's trash is another man's treasure.

05-09-2018, 02:17 PM	#14
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	Re: Is this hatch worth saving? any more pictures of that hatch? I plan on doing some sort of all glass hatch this summer and need ideas/guidance. __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

05-09-2018, 03:27 PM	#16
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	Re: Is this hatch worth saving? Specific link? __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

05-09-2018, 07:54 PM	#17
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05-10-2018, 01:03 PM	#18
stangtjk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Newport News Posts: 249	Re: Is this hatch worth saving? The full glass hatch is kinda cool but it just doesn't look right with the small side windows...... Proportions are just off..... If you modified the top so the side glass took up almost the whole side starting from the bed rail it might look like it was meant to be. Kinda like the defender 90s customized by himalaya.

05-10-2018, 04:06 PM	#19
maldo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: cali Posts: 703	Re: Is this hatch worth saving? If you decide to part out I would like to buy the hatch handle .

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