Hatch hinge metal gasket cover... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**bigdon-70blazer** · 04-06-2010, 09:11 PM

I have attached a pic of BobbyK hatch rebuild, thanks to him for the great tutorial pics, BTW, and I do not have this metal gasket cover like is shown in the pics. Is it because I have a double wall top and his is single wall? Finally got the latch stuff to work but had to go buy some of those devil clips, you know the ones.

red71cheyenne · 04-07-2010, 12:24 PM

Hmm, my double wall doesn't have them either. Anyone know if they are just single wall?

71jimmy · 04-07-2010, 12:51 PM

I"ve got them on my double wall top.

Red, they go on the TOP side were the hinge enters, not on the hatch side of the hinge. In case your looking at the wrong end.

pound41 · 04-07-2010, 10:46 PM

I think they were a late gm answer to try and save the hatches from cracking. I have a hatch that came off a 72 that has them on it. I have 4 other hatches that are 70-71 they do not

71jimmy · 04-07-2010, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pound41

I think they were a late gm answer to try and save the hatches from cracking. I have a hatch that came off a 72 that has them on it. I have 4 other hatches that are 70-71 they do not

If that's the case, they don't work too well

Had to fix that area on one side.

red71cheyenne · 04-08-2010, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71jimmy

I"ve got them on my double wall top.

Red, they go on the TOP side were the hinge enters, not on the hatch side of the hinge. In case your looking at the wrong end.

Its been so long since I had my top apart they may have been there. Guess I'll have to dig thru the parts bin and see if I have them.

**bigdon-70blazer** · 04-09-2010, 08:07 AM

I think it had more to do with sealing up the hole around the hinge entrance into the top. I bought the hinge gaskets before I figured out I don't have to use them because my top did not have them originally. Maybe having them on there will keep dirt out of there, although it was not bad to begin with.

pound41 · 04-11-2010, 05:27 PM

Could be but the only one of the 4 hatches I have that came with those brackets --one of the inside metal plates that the hinge bolts to is rusted away and has to be replaced so they failed at keeping water out as well

70gmcjimmy · 04-11-2010, 08:52 PM

My double wall did not have them either.

DAC

zkeck · 03-01-2016, 01:29 AM

Anyone have a pair of these hinge gasket covers for sale? mine are in bad shape! these are off of a 1972 Blazer....double wall top.

Also, i'm rebuilding my hatch...anyone know who makes the internal hinge backing/bolt plates? i'm looking at having a sheet metal shop fab a couple of them....

thanks!

**1rippen6** · 03-01-2016, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zkeck

Anyone have a pair of these hinge gasket covers for sale? mine are in bad shape! these are off of a 1972 Blazer....double wall top.

Also, i'm rebuilding my hatch...anyone know who makes the internal hinge backing/bolt plates? i'm looking at having a sheet metal shop fab a couple of them....

thanks!

I think I have the hinge gaskets you are looking for and the link below I think has the other part you are looking for.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=644434

04-06-2010, 09:11 PM	#1
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Hatch hinge metal gasket cover... I have attached a pic of BobbyK hatch rebuild, thanks to him for the great tutorial pics, BTW, and I do not have this metal gasket cover like is shown in the pics. Is it because I have a double wall top and his is single wall? Finally got the latch stuff to work but had to go buy some of those devil clips, you know the ones. Attached Images

04-07-2010, 12:24 PM	#2
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Hatch hinge metal gasket cover... Hmm, my double wall doesn't have them either. Anyone know if they are just single wall? __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

04-07-2010, 12:51 PM	#3
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Re: Hatch hinge metal gasket cover... I"ve got them on my double wall top. Red, they go on the TOP side were the hinge enters, not on the hatch side of the hinge. In case your looking at the wrong end. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all." Last edited by 71jimmy; 04-07-2010 at 12:54 PM.

04-07-2010, 10:46 PM	#4
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: Hatch hinge metal gasket cover... I think they were a late gm answer to try and save the hatches from cracking. I have a hatch that came off a 72 that has them on it. I have 4 other hatches that are 70-71 they do not

04-09-2010, 08:07 AM	#7
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: Hatch hinge metal gasket cover... I think it had more to do with sealing up the hole around the hinge entrance into the top. I bought the hinge gaskets before I figured out I don't have to use them because my top did not have them originally. Maybe having them on there will keep dirt out of there, although it was not bad to begin with.

04-11-2010, 05:27 PM	#8
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: Hatch hinge metal gasket cover... Could be but the only one of the 4 hatches I have that came with those brackets --one of the inside metal plates that the hinge bolts to is rusted away and has to be replaced so they failed at keeping water out as well

04-11-2010, 08:52 PM	#9
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: Hatch hinge metal gasket cover... My double wall did not have them either. DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

03-01-2016, 01:29 AM	#10
zkeck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 5	Re: Hatch hinge metal gasket cover... Anyone have a pair of these hinge gasket covers for sale? mine are in bad shape! these are off of a 1972 Blazer....double wall top. Also, i'm rebuilding my hatch...anyone know who makes the internal hinge backing/bolt plates? i'm looking at having a sheet metal shop fab a couple of them.... thanks! Attached Images

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