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Fourtrax · 10-23-2003, 04:41 PM

Can anyone tell me what would be a better course of action. I have a 72 Blazer and the top is textured. There is a spot that looks like the paint has come off down to the raw fiberglass. There is also some cracking on the hatch at the bottom corners of the glass and leaks pretty good. How or who should I find to repair these problems or should I be on the hunt for a new top? One other thing, is there an aftermarket company that makes these tops?

bouncytruck · 10-23-2003, 04:57 PM

You can buy the hatches after market. If you know how to work with fiberglass, repairs shouldn't be too difficult. Several guys have smoothed out the texture on their tops when they did repairs. A good boat repair shop should be able to fix your issues if you don't want to deal with it. Tops can be expensive and you probably won't find anything in better condition than what you have. There are two different types of tops, single wall and double wall. The easiest way to tell which version you have is buy how it bolts to the truck. If the side bolts come down fromt he top, you have a single wall. If the bolts go up from under the bed rail, you have a double wall. Single wall tops are more desireable because the are lighter, easier to install and the double wall tops have splitting prolbems.

Your top doesn't sound like it is in too bad of shape (well, better than mine anyway.) I'd talk to some fiberglass people and see what it would take to get it fixed. If your thinking about buying another top anyway, you might as well try to fix the problems yourself. You might find it easy to do.

On another note, please fill out your profile. Board members can help you better if they know where you are, etc...

Fourtrax · 10-23-2003, 05:14 PM

Thanks bouncy, I guess I could fill out my profile... DUH! I am fairly new to this site but man I could see myself gettin hooked REAL fast. The amount of knowledge and pictures of the trucks I love is awesome. Thank you again for the info. Im going to post some pics of mine soon.

hgs_notes · 10-23-2003, 05:34 PM

I posted a few days ago that I found a top in great shape. It's a single wall and located in southern Minnesota. It's on a 72 GMC Jimmy at the local wrecking yard.

HG

Fourtrax · 10-23-2003, 07:40 PM

Man I need to get in touch about that top. I not sure how this site works yet but if you can email me let me know. PLEASE! If you have a pic or too that would be even better.

Thanks, Jason

71PROSTBLAZER · 10-23-2003, 09:04 PM

jason , what do ya have a 2wd or 4wd ? im s of atl. might have to hook up !!

Fourtrax · 10-24-2003, 07:28 AM

I have a 2 door. Hey man do you know of any gatherings for our kind? You know the first generation crowd.

bouncytruck · 10-24-2003, 12:07 PM

Fourtrax, I think 71PROSTBLAZER was asking if your truck is a 4x4 or not. All Blazers are 2 doors. If you have any pictures, please feel free to post them.

Also, you can send a PM (private message) to a board member. It is similar to e-mail but stays within the board. There is a button at the bottom of each post that says "pm". Just click there and it will take you to the area to send a message. It's good for finalizing deals or sending personal information that you don't really want posted on a message board - like addresses and phone numbers...

10-23-2003, 04:41 PM	#1
Fourtrax Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Alpharetta, Ga Posts: 42	Need a 72 Top Can anyone tell me what would be a better course of action. I have a 72 Blazer and the top is textured. There is a spot that looks like the paint has come off down to the raw fiberglass. There is also some cracking on the hatch at the bottom corners of the glass and leaks pretty good. How or who should I find to repair these problems or should I be on the hunt for a new top? One other thing, is there an aftermarket company that makes these tops?

10-23-2003, 04:57 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	You can buy the hatches after market. If you know how to work with fiberglass, repairs shouldn't be too difficult. Several guys have smoothed out the texture on their tops when they did repairs. A good boat repair shop should be able to fix your issues if you don't want to deal with it. Tops can be expensive and you probably won't find anything in better condition than what you have. There are two different types of tops, single wall and double wall. The easiest way to tell which version you have is buy how it bolts to the truck. If the side bolts come down fromt he top, you have a single wall. If the bolts go up from under the bed rail, you have a double wall. Single wall tops are more desireable because the are lighter, easier to install and the double wall tops have splitting prolbems. Your top doesn't sound like it is in too bad of shape (well, better than mine anyway.) I'd talk to some fiberglass people and see what it would take to get it fixed. If your thinking about buying another top anyway, you might as well try to fix the problems yourself. You might find it easy to do. On another note, please fill out your profile. Board members can help you better if they know where you are, etc... __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-23-2003, 05:34 PM	#4
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	I posted a few days ago that I found a top in great shape. It's a single wall and located in southern Minnesota. It's on a 72 GMC Jimmy at the local wrecking yard. HG __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

10-24-2003, 12:07 PM	#8
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Fourtrax, I think 71PROSTBLAZER was asking if your truck is a 4x4 or not. All Blazers are 2 doors. If you have any pictures, please feel free to post them. Also, you can send a PM (private message) to a board member. It is similar to e-mail but stays within the board. There is a button at the bottom of each post that says "pm". Just click there and it will take you to the area to send a message. It's good for finalizing deals or sending personal information that you don't really want posted on a message board - like addresses and phone numbers... __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-23-2003, 05:14 PM	#3
Fourtrax Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Alpharetta, Ga Posts: 42	Thanks bouncy, I guess I could fill out my profile... DUH! I am fairly new to this site but man I could see myself gettin hooked REAL fast. The amount of knowledge and pictures of the trucks I love is awesome. Thank you again for the info. Im going to post some pics of mine soon.

10-23-2003, 07:40 PM	#5
Fourtrax Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Alpharetta, Ga Posts: 42	Man I need to get in touch about that top. I not sure how this site works yet but if you can email me let me know. PLEASE! If you have a pic or too that would be even better. Thanks, Jason

10-23-2003, 09:04 PM	#6
71PROSTBLAZER Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 21	jason , what do ya have a 2wd or 4wd ? im s of atl. might have to hook up !!

10-24-2003, 07:28 AM	#7
Fourtrax Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Alpharetta, Ga Posts: 42	I have a 2 door. Hey man do you know of any gatherings for our kind? You know the first generation crowd.



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