Aftermarket rear-hatch - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NuBomb · 11-25-2006, 12:39 AM

Has anyone bought an aftermarket rear hatch for their blazer? I'm trying to decide whether mine is worth fixing. Any reviews would be appreciated.

bouncytruck · 11-25-2006, 01:08 AM

I don't know anyone that has forked over th $ for the reproduction hatches. On one thread about 2 years ago, Mothertrucker's piped in about the hatches. As far as I know, he is the only one who has ever seen one. They are just the bare fiberglass shell - no hardware, glass or seals.

There are used ones out there if look. I got one with some minor issues from WES for $50 back when I had my '69. I've seen a few others for sale on the board and in various classified listings in the past.

How's the progress coming? I haven't seen you on the board much lately.

NuBomb · 11-25-2006, 01:36 AM

I've been busy. I've only worked on the blazer sporadically. It is painted and the it runs. I've got to finish some of the wiring, do the interior, and work on the top. The top is about a day or two's worth of work away from paint. The rear hatch is almost fubar. I think I'm going to look for one in the classifieds

while slowly working on mine.

pound41 · 11-25-2006, 09:22 AM

I know mothers said they were good. I had read a tech article on an installation at one point. I think some mods had to be done to strengthen where things bolted in. I was going to get one but after that I decided to buy some good used ones and fix them

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-26-2006, 08:24 AM

I was fortunate to have a like new one come with "GQ" man it's 99.9%
perfect, except the gelcoat was blasted off of it so it could be redone.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-26-2006, 11:36 AM

I too was looking into a new one but paid 50 buks for a like new hatch from a board member....

NuBomb · 12-02-2006, 11:33 AM

Thanks for the replies. I decided to try to find a used one too. I plan to try to fix mine, but if I can find one it sure would make things easier. I posted a WTB in the classified section.

11-25-2006, 12:39 AM	#1
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Aftermarket rear-hatch Has anyone bought an aftermarket rear hatch for their blazer? I'm trying to decide whether mine is worth fixing. Any reviews would be appreciated. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

11-25-2006, 01:08 AM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Aftermarket rear-hatch I don't know anyone that has forked over th $ for the reproduction hatches. On one thread about 2 years ago, Mothertrucker's piped in about the hatches. As far as I know, he is the only one who has ever seen one. They are just the bare fiberglass shell - no hardware, glass or seals. There are used ones out there if look. I got one with some minor issues from WES for $50 back when I had my '69. I've seen a few others for sale on the board and in various classified listings in the past. How's the progress coming? I haven't seen you on the board much lately. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-25-2006, 01:36 AM	#3
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: Aftermarket rear-hatch I've been busy. I've only worked on the blazer sporadically. It is painted and the it runs. I've got to finish some of the wiring, do the interior, and work on the top. The top is about a day or two's worth of work away from paint. The rear hatch is almost fubar. I think I'm going to look for one in the classifieds while slowly working on mine. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

11-25-2006, 09:22 AM	#4
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: Aftermarket rear-hatch I know mothers said they were good. I had read a tech article on an installation at one point. I think some mods had to be done to strengthen where things bolted in. I was going to get one but after that I decided to buy some good used ones and fix them

11-26-2006, 08:24 AM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Aftermarket rear-hatch I was fortunate to have a like new one come with "GQ" man it's 99.9% perfect, except the gelcoat was blasted off of it so it could be redone. __________________ 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

11-26-2006, 11:36 AM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Aftermarket rear-hatch I too was looking into a new one but paid 50 buks for a like new hatch from a board member.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-02-2006, 11:33 AM	#7
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: Aftermarket rear-hatch Thanks for the replies. I decided to try to find a used one too. I plan to try to fix mine, but if I can find one it sure would make things easier. I posted a WTB in the classified section. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

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