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motornut · 07-14-2011, 09:41 AM

I'm looking for ideas to make a top come off with one person
thinking handles on the outside would work(two each side) would be good for two people
since my buddy can't lift to high then maybe using ropes then to the handles,
some how lifting the top by myself
also thinking someway to lift,jacking up cap from in the bed to slide saw horse type stands in under the cap lips then drive out or back in.....
or how do you do it

blazer2007 · 07-14-2011, 10:02 AM

was a thread by tv blazer I think

**Boog** · 07-14-2011, 09:58 PM

Provided you have a shop or garage. You could screw 4 eyebolts into the rafters, 2 on each side. Then use 1 inch wide ratchet straps hanging off each eyebolt. Place the hook just under the lip fore and aft on each side and ratchet it up. You could do much the same with a rope and pulley system.

motornut · 07-14-2011, 10:58 PM

I don't fit in the garage lol
thats kinda what i was thinkin just a frame tho to drive threw
eyelets in the roof to lift from
not much room for handles
thinkin somebody musta done something

pmpski_1 · 07-15-2011, 01:00 AM

On my old 76 I took it off myself. Slid it back on the bed rails until I could tip it off and lower it. Pretty sure I used a hand truck to move it around after that.

Now I have a 91 and the top seems to be a lot heavier than the old one. I don't know if they are different, but I wouldn't try it with the current top. Maybe I got a lot weaker over the past 5 years

Mr Pops · 07-15-2011, 01:17 AM

1-drive between a few saw horses,
2-slip a few 2x4's across under the top, over the saw horses
3-deflate air ride
4-drive out!

motornut · 07-15-2011, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Pops

1-drive between a few saw horses,
2-slip a few 2x4's across under the top, over the saw horses
3-deflate air ride
4-drive out!

made right that would be portable too!
no air ride so i just lift one end then the other

68Timber · 07-15-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Provided you have a shop or garage. You could screw 4 eyebolts into the rafters, 2 on each side. Then use 1 inch wide ratchet straps hanging off each eyebolt. Place the hook just under the lip fore and aft on each side and ratchet it up. You could do much the same with a rope and pulley system.

What he said. If you can't do this in a garage use a tree. But I wouldn't drill the top, they're not making any more of them.

motornut · 07-15-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

What he said. If you can't do this in a garage use a tree. But I wouldn't drill the top, they're not making any more of them.

no no holes,yup bad idea
simple lift onto a saw horse
make ones with those orange ajustable brackets like for painting
pushing up from inside should work,slide a board threw

88Jimmy4x4 · 07-15-2011, 04:57 PM

http://coloradok5.com/topstorage.shtml

motornut · 07-18-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4

http://coloradok5.com/topstorage.shtml

thanks for the link
duno if i'd lift it without/support washers in those holes
both involve a garage....not happening in mine i can't back in ,and i sure don't have room to roll it in and out

blu-by-u-2 · 07-25-2011, 02:40 PM

I made this from an old ping pong table and some scrap plywood.Makes it nice to be able to take it off by myself and move it around.

toeb · 07-25-2011, 08:14 PM

heres how i get mine off the blazer i used anchors and lag bolted them in use a 12' 600lb straps i pick up the back slid the strap under it. i wraped some shop rags around the strap where the top sets on it so it doesnt hurt the paint. works great im only a 150lbs myself!!

**Boog** · 07-25-2011, 09:21 PM

Yeah buddy. That's what I'm talkin about. Just be careful walking in there when the top's hanging and no lights on.

motornut · 07-26-2011, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu-by-u-2

I made this from an old ping pong table and some scrap plywood.Makes it nice to be able to take it off by myself and move it around.

Quote:

Originally Posted by toeb

heres how i get mine off the blazer i used anchors and lag bolted them in use a 12' 600lb straps i pick up the back slid the strap under it. i wraped some shop rags around the strap where the top sets on it so it doesnt hurt the paint. works great im only a 150lbs myself!!

cool ideas works quite well i see

toeb · 07-27-2011, 06:41 PM

lol yep works great! i just gotta remember to fold down the back seat before i pull out the garage. lol as for walking in to it in the dark im always having to duck stuff in there at least the light switch is by the door so i can allways hit it when i walk in! lol

tvblazer78 · 07-29-2011, 08:39 AM

This is how I took mine off at my old house. Only takes one to do it..

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=258859

07-14-2011, 09:41 AM	#1
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	How to go topless I'm looking for ideas to make a top come off with one person thinking handles on the outside would work(two each side) would be good for two people since my buddy can't lift to high then maybe using ropes then to the handles, some how lifting the top by myself also thinking someway to lift,jacking up cap from in the bed to slide saw horse type stands in under the cap lips then drive out or back in..... or how do you do it Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

07-14-2011, 10:02 AM	#2
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: How to go topless was a thread by tv blazer I think

07-14-2011, 09:58 PM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,524	Re: How to go topless Provided you have a shop or garage. You could screw 4 eyebolts into the rafters, 2 on each side. Then use 1 inch wide ratchet straps hanging off each eyebolt. Place the hook just under the lip fore and aft on each side and ratchet it up. You could do much the same with a rope and pulley system. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-14-2011, 10:58 PM	#4
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: How to go topless I don't fit in the garage lol thats kinda what i was thinkin just a frame tho to drive threw eyelets in the roof to lift from not much room for handles thinkin somebody musta done something __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

07-15-2011, 01:00 AM	#5
pmpski_1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 505	Re: How to go topless On my old 76 I took it off myself. Slid it back on the bed rails until I could tip it off and lower it. Pretty sure I used a hand truck to move it around after that. Now I have a 91 and the top seems to be a lot heavier than the old one. I don't know if they are different, but I wouldn't try it with the current top. Maybe I got a lot weaker over the past 5 years __________________ Curry in a Hurry: SB rebuild for my 71 C20

07-15-2011, 01:17 AM	#6
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: How to go topless 1-drive between a few saw horses, 2-slip a few 2x4's across under the top, over the saw horses 3-deflate air ride 4-drive out! __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

07-15-2011, 04:57 PM	#10
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: How to go topless http://coloradok5.com/topstorage.shtml __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

07-25-2011, 02:40 PM	#12
blu-by-u-2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: los banos cal Posts: 130	Re: How to go topless I made this from an old ping pong table and some scrap plywood.Makes it nice to be able to take it off by myself and move it around. Attached Images __________________ 77 k5 2wd 76 k5 jimmy 4x4 97 c1500 2wd 06 chrysler 300 on 22"s

07-25-2011, 08:14 PM	#13
toeb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: albemarle nc Posts: 58	Re: How to go topless heres how i get mine off the blazer i used anchors and lag bolted them in use a 12' 600lb straps i pick up the back slid the strap under it. i wraped some shop rags around the strap where the top sets on it so it doesnt hurt the paint. works great im only a 150lbs myself!!

07-25-2011, 09:21 PM	#14
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,524	Re: How to go topless Yeah buddy. That's what I'm talkin about. Just be careful walking in there when the top's hanging and no lights on. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-27-2011, 06:41 PM	#16
toeb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: albemarle nc Posts: 58	Re: How to go topless lol yep works great! i just gotta remember to fold down the back seat before i pull out the garage. lol as for walking in to it in the dark im always having to duck stuff in there at least the light switch is by the door so i can allways hit it when i walk in! lol

07-29-2011, 08:39 AM	#17
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: How to go topless This is how I took mine off at my old house. Only takes one to do it.. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=258859 Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012



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