Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
03-14-2019, 08:39 PM | #1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Weiser Idaho
Posts: 68
|
Ever see inside a double wall top?
I’m splitting mine open in order to do a repair and restore. It took a lot of time but I have half of the outer shell off. I’ll try to update this as I progress.
Jeff |
03-15-2019, 08:30 AM | #2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 733
|
Re: Ever see inside a double wall top?
Very curious indeed!
__________________
'72 K5, known as 'the Fox.' |
03-15-2019, 11:31 AM | #3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 4,348
|
Re: Ever see inside a double wall top?
Nope - keep the pics coming though!
|
03-15-2019, 02:55 PM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Pine Ridge Florida
Posts: 4,135
|
Re: Ever see inside a double wall top?
I am interested also. I am in the market for a mint 2 wheel drive and want to put on a soft top without drilling the windshield frame. I have an old top from my last Jimmy I could cut up and use that as an attachment point, maybe?
__________________
Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205 |
03-15-2019, 10:18 PM | #5 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Weiser Idaho
Posts: 68
|
Re: Ever see inside a double wall top?
Quote:
Jeff |
|
03-15-2019, 10:26 PM | #6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Weiser Idaho
Posts: 68
|
Re: Ever see inside a double wall top?
This is the front edge.
Pretty thin . You may use it as a pattern or reinforce it? Jeff |
03-17-2019, 09:41 AM | #7 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Freeland, Michigan
Posts: 1,385
|
Re: Ever see inside a double wall top?
Awsome pics! Got a couple questions for you. Were you able to remove the whole outer shell in one piece? if so how did you separate it around the windows? Also can you take a couple of pictures of the inner channel where the top mounts to the bedsides. curious on how the nuts are fastened to the inner channel.
Thanks eric |
03-17-2019, 12:57 PM | #8 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Weiser Idaho
Posts: 68
|
Re: Ever see inside a double wall top?
Quote:
Here is the mounting block inside the frame below the window. . It’s just riveted to the lower frame by 2 aluminum rivets. I’m going to remove mine and clean them all up. It’s really easy to just rivet them back on once they are done. It would be very cool to replace all of those individual blocks with one continuous strip. It would work on all of the except the one in the very back. It’s integrated into the rear metal support frame that surrounds the hatch opening. Jeff |
|
03-15-2019, 10:05 PM | #9 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Western PA
Posts: 1,295
|
Re: Ever see inside a double wall top?
(Jeff Spicoli voice) Gnarly!
Last edited by tristan; 03-15-2019 at 10:21 PM. |
03-20-2019, 08:48 PM | #10 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: East Tennessee
Posts: 2,199
|
Re: Ever see inside a double wall top?
Do you plan on adding in some extra bracing when you reassemble it?
I thought about doing something similar but short of splitting the entire top.... perhaps just cut off the top section(s) and reinforce with extra braces in the sagging areas
__________________
1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer ............. |
03-20-2019, 09:15 PM | #11 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Weiser Idaho
Posts: 68
|
Re: Ever see inside a double wall top?
My thought was to use sheet foam insulation inside. The rigid pink stuff.
Jeff |
03-21-2019, 07:19 AM | #12 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: East Tennessee
Posts: 2,199
|
Re: Ever see inside a double wall top?
Quote:
trying to figure out the best way to make a long lasting repair. I've spoken with the people at FibreGlast.com on a couple of occasions. They offered some good insight on the materials they sell. My ultimate goal would be to build a complete top out of carbon fiber but I just can't justify the time and expense to do it. It looks like you're on the right track and I commend you for tackling the job and sharing your experience.... best of luck with it and keep those updates coming !
__________________
1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer ............. |
|
Bookmarks |
Tags |
double wall, top |
|
|