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mrchev · 03-31-2003, 03:42 AM

For all of you who have been waiting for a 69-72 Blazer half top, I'm about finished.

Guys, I posted a thread on here in February about a Blazer half top for someone I was trying to help. Here is where the project is going and why.

I've wanted a Blazer half top for years, but couldn't find one, and the ones I saw weren't even what I would call a reproduction. So, I've decided to build a top myself with all the details as a factory truck came with. This top is based off of a 67-72 big back window truck roof. The area around the windows and above the windshield is based off of the factory Blazer mold/pattern. So from the inside and outside it's correct in detail. Removal and installation is the same as a factory Blazer roof. There will be a divider panel behind the seat also. I'm going to make an additional divider panel that some of you may want that is deeper so there can be speakers or items placed behind the seat as well.

Presently, I'm in the final stages of prep work before I make the molds. My projection is about 30 to 45 days before they will be ready. I will assure that these tops will be nice with "no excuses" about the quality (inside and out).

When I get the first few tops out of the molds, I can give a better idea of the cost. I just don't know the exact figure at the moment. I will offer the tops in several ways. A complete kit with glass and all the rubber, divider panel, ready to install, or just the top and divider panel. Payment will be probably MC/Visa, etc.

Go look at my site: myrodshop.com

I have a few photo's of the top on my truck in the beginning stages. This will give you the first view of what it will look like. Give me a week or two, and I'll have the complete photo's of the inside and out. I will post more in the days to come.

Please feel free to ask questions. email me at: [email]bruce@myrodshop.com, or call me at: 817-335-7467

Thanks for checking out the post,

Sincerely, Bruce

72 CustomCamper · 03-31-2003, 02:38 PM

Damn Bruce, that looks sweet. Makes me wish I had a Blazer now...

Chuck

barn9 · 03-31-2003, 03:21 PM

Sweet lookin' ride! How about some more pics? Halftop looks very nice also!

Alexis · 03-31-2003, 03:57 PM

nice.....i thought you canceled out on this project, glad to know you didn't Nice blazer! is the grill pushed in? keep us updated.

slogo · 03-31-2003, 07:31 PM

looking forward to seeing the finished Project. i am thinking of buying a soft top, but will wait to see what your half top looks like and what the price range is going to be. keep us posted..

Crank · 03-31-2003, 08:39 PM

Damn man, is that your truck? If so, that puts you up with Low68, NSANE and others among this board already. Man if that is yours, You've got me green with envy.
Brandon

67cst · 03-31-2003, 09:10 PM

what size rims are those

t3cochise · 03-31-2003, 09:19 PM

That is sweet, I want one. How much are they gonna be ? Dan
http://community.webshots.com/user/dansrides

Blue Beard · 03-31-2003, 10:57 PM

Nice job...........

krue · 03-31-2003, 11:03 PM

that's sweet!

My truck just turned green with envy!!!

mrchev · 04-01-2003, 12:59 AM

Guys, thanks for the compliments of the top.

I've got to get the package togather before I can get a price.

Everything should to be complete on about 30 days.

I was asked about the size of the wheels, they're 20X8 front, and 20X10 in back.

I don't know if it wil be of any popularity, but the next project is a 67-68 slope nose hood for a 69-72 truck/blazer. Do you all think that would be of any desire?

keep a look at my site: myrodshop.com/blazer.html

I'll be posting pictures in the coming days.

Thanks, Bruce

1971 Cheyenne · 04-01-2003, 01:11 AM

I would think that the 67-68 hood would also be a real hit. I've thought of doing this mod myself. I like the sleek, lower profile of the 67-68.

The half top looks great too!

'71

smokekiki · 04-01-2003, 10:15 AM

I guess this gives me an excuse to by a 2 wheel blazer.The top won't fit my 4x4 with a full roll bar.

mrchev · 04-01-2003, 10:59 AM

smokekiki,

The roll bar in something to think about. I wonder if roll bar sets far enough back to clear the back of the top? If some of you can tell me that would satisfy my curiosity too.

bruce

smokekiki · 04-01-2003, 11:42 AM

Mine is a full cage,it goes to the windshield and down to the floor.I have a 66 bronco with a half top.The roll bar fits behind the cab.

6772king · 04-01-2003, 07:14 PM

that looks sweet !!! I have seen half top's on blazers before and didn't care for them but that look damm nice!!!!!!

chevy2racr · 04-02-2003, 12:01 AM

got a back view of that?where does the top half end? also, I think th hood would be a go man, they look sweet, maybe do a cowl induction one

chevy2racr · 04-02-2003, 12:05 AM

just so you can see, not a photo shop, guy did this withsteel

mrchev · 04-02-2003, 01:06 AM

Bryce,

That is good news to see a hood that was modified to fit a 69-72 truck.

Do you know the person who did it? I'd love to talk to him first before I get started on mine. It does look really nice on a later front end. It really does!!

I probably will only make one for myself, but I'd like to talk to the person who did it.

Can I get in contact with him? Let me know. My number is: 817-335-7467

Thanks, Bruce

chevy2racr · 04-02-2003, 10:44 PM

Bruce, I wish I knew but I have no clue, I think I got that pic off the web somwhere? wish I could bemore help. where will the top half of the half top come down too? I've had someieas in the past just curious, thanks
Bryce

03-31-2003, 03:42 AM	#1
mrchev Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fort worth, Texas Posts: 24	New Blazer half top, and why the wait! For all of you who have been waiting for a 69-72 Blazer half top, I'm about finished. Guys, I posted a thread on here in February about a Blazer half top for someone I was trying to help. Here is where the project is going and why. I've wanted a Blazer half top for years, but couldn't find one, and the ones I saw weren't even what I would call a reproduction. So, I've decided to build a top myself with all the details as a factory truck came with. This top is based off of a 67-72 big back window truck roof. The area around the windows and above the windshield is based off of the factory Blazer mold/pattern. So from the inside and outside it's correct in detail. Removal and installation is the same as a factory Blazer roof. There will be a divider panel behind the seat also. I'm going to make an additional divider panel that some of you may want that is deeper so there can be speakers or items placed behind the seat as well. Presently, I'm in the final stages of prep work before I make the molds. My projection is about 30 to 45 days before they will be ready. I will assure that these tops will be nice with "no excuses" about the quality (inside and out). When I get the first few tops out of the molds, I can give a better idea of the cost. I just don't know the exact figure at the moment. I will offer the tops in several ways. A complete kit with glass and all the rubber, divider panel, ready to install, or just the top and divider panel. Payment will be probably MC/Visa, etc. Go look at my site: myrodshop.com I have a few photo's of the top on my truck in the beginning stages. This will give you the first view of what it will look like. Give me a week or two, and I'll have the complete photo's of the inside and out. I will post more in the days to come. Please feel free to ask questions. email me at: [email]bruce@myrodshop.com, or call me at: 817-335-7467 Thanks for checking out the post, Sincerely, Bruce Attached Images

03-31-2003, 02:38 PM	#2
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Damn Bruce, that looks sweet. Makes me wish I had a Blazer now... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

03-31-2003, 03:21 PM	#3
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Sweet lookin' ride! How about some more pics? Halftop looks very nice also! __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

03-31-2003, 09:10 PM	#7
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	what size rims are those __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

03-31-2003, 09:19 PM	#8
t3cochise Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: N. California Posts: 85	Half Top That is sweet, I want one. How much are they gonna be ? Dan http://community.webshots.com/user/dansrides __________________ 1972 2wd Jimmy 1967 Camaro 2000 Tahoe Limited 1998 Tahoe 2 door 2 wd

03-31-2003, 03:57 PM	#4
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	nice.....i thought you canceled out on this project, glad to know you didn't Nice blazer! is the grill pushed in? keep us updated.

03-31-2003, 07:31 PM	#5
slogo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Morristown,TN Posts: 481	looking forward to seeing the finished Project. i am thinking of buying a soft top, but will wait to see what your half top looks like and what the price range is going to be. keep us posted..

03-31-2003, 08:39 PM	#6
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Damn man, is that your truck? If so, that puts you up with Low68, NSANE and others among this board already. Man if that is yours, You've got me green with envy. Brandon

03-31-2003, 10:57 PM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Nice job........... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-31-2003, 11:03 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	that's sweet! My truck just turned green with envy!!! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-01-2003, 12:59 AM	#11
mrchev Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fort worth, Texas Posts: 24	Guys, thanks for the compliments of the top. I've got to get the package togather before I can get a price. Everything should to be complete on about 30 days. I was asked about the size of the wheels, they're 20X8 front, and 20X10 in back. I don't know if it wil be of any popularity, but the next project is a 67-68 slope nose hood for a 69-72 truck/blazer. Do you all think that would be of any desire? keep a look at my site: myrodshop.com/blazer.html I'll be posting pictures in the coming days. Thanks, Bruce

04-01-2003, 01:11 AM	#12
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	I would think that the 67-68 hood would also be a real hit. I've thought of doing this mod myself. I like the sleek, lower profile of the 67-68. The half top looks great too! '71 __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

04-01-2003, 10:15 AM	#13
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	I guess this gives me an excuse to by a 2 wheel blazer.The top won't fit my 4x4 with a full roll bar. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

04-01-2003, 10:59 AM	#14
mrchev Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fort worth, Texas Posts: 24	smokekiki, The roll bar in something to think about. I wonder if roll bar sets far enough back to clear the back of the top? If some of you can tell me that would satisfy my curiosity too. bruce

04-01-2003, 11:42 AM	#15
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Mine is a full cage,it goes to the windshield and down to the floor.I have a 66 bronco with a half top.The roll bar fits behind the cab. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires



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04-01-2003, 07:14 PM	#16
6772king Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: grove city pa usa Posts: 628	that looks sweet !!! I have seen half top's on blazers before and didn't care for them but that look damm nice!!!!!! __________________ 67 chevy short step 2wd 427 71 chevy short fleet 4x4 396 72 gmc jimmy 2wd 377 71 chevy blazer 4x4 454 69 chevy longhorn 5.9l cummins 72 chevy 400 2wd custom camper 67 chevy lwb 4x4 454-in pieces 67 chevy panel soon 4x4-400 67 gmc dump 4x4 1 ton-305 WTF!! 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 burb 350 70 chevy panel 2wd 302 5 speed tko "THERE IS NO REPLACMENT FOR DISPLACMENT"!!!!!!!

04-02-2003, 12:01 AM	#17
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	got a back view of that?where does the top half end? also, I think th hood would be a go man, they look sweet, maybe do a cowl induction one __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

04-02-2003, 12:05 AM	#18
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	just so you can see, not a photo shop, guy did this withsteel Attached Images __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

04-02-2003, 01:06 AM	#19
mrchev Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fort worth, Texas Posts: 24	hood news from Chevy2racr Bryce, That is good news to see a hood that was modified to fit a 69-72 truck. Do you know the person who did it? I'd love to talk to him first before I get started on mine. It does look really nice on a later front end. It really does!! I probably will only make one for myself, but I'd like to talk to the person who did it. Can I get in contact with him? Let me know. My number is: 817-335-7467 Thanks, Bruce

04-02-2003, 10:44 PM	#20
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	Bruce, I wish I knew but I have no clue, I think I got that pic off the web somwhere? wish I could bemore help. where will the top half of the half top come down too? I've had someieas in the past just curious, thanks Bryce __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

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