Canada WTB 69-72 Blazer Rear Hatch

[Blazerowner]

Is the hatch SMC like the top or regular fiberglass? Couldn’t you just strip it apart, sand it all down and reskin or rebuilt it with new resin? I’ve seen people repair some pretty bad hatches in the past. You just need a little skill in fiberglass work.

[NorthernMatthew]

Originally Posted by Blazerowner

Is the hatch SMC like the top or regular fiberglass? Couldn’t you just strip it apart, sand it all down and reskin or rebuilt it with new resin? I’ve seen people repair some pretty bad hatches in the past. You just need a little skill in fiberglass work.

The hatch is OEM and I may just need to try and repair it myself. The first step will be seeing what of the metal parts are salvageable then go from there. Meanwhile I'm keeping my eyes out for a good condition hatch at a reasonable price. I've heard all sorts of things one being that nothing really sticks the the SMC material. Who out there has any experience repairing these, any tips would be greatly appreciated.