Blazer Top Dimensions (1972) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

billyecapps · 07-27-2009, 12:27 PM

I have purchased a stock top for a 1972 blazer and it is located about 4 hours
away. I would like to transport it in the bed of a 1996 Chev full size truck with a short/wide bed. First question, does anyone have the dimensions on a top. Second question, can anyone tell me if this will work and or share any recommendations.

Thanks,
Bill

bouncytruck · 07-27-2009, 01:00 PM

I've read here guys putting the top on the bed rails of a pickup backwards and using C-Clamps to secure it to the bed rails.

budster · 07-27-2009, 01:07 PM

Blazer top is approx 70 1/2 wide by 103 long. I'm not sure what the truck bed is going to measure.

SeventyOne · 07-27-2009, 01:29 PM

The C-clamp idea would only work with a single wall top.

Best bet would be to put it on a trailer.

bouncytruck · 07-27-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeventyOne

The C-clamp idea would only work with a single wall top.

Best bet would be to put it on a trailer.

Good point!

billyecapps · 07-27-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Good point!

Do you know if the following will work; if I turn the top upside down, will it fit between the bed rails and if so how far down will it go?

Thanks,
Bill

bouncytruck · 07-27-2009, 02:45 PM

I think upside down may damage the top due to bumps and jolts in while driving.

JOHNORO · 07-27-2009, 03:34 PM

Try using a couple of 2x4's across the bed of the truck then lay the top on top of them, ....MAN THIS BLAZER WAS : (
a great buy ! remember to face it backwards so you get less wind resistance.

Whats up simon hope all is good

billyecapps · 07-28-2009, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOHNORO

Try using a couple of 2x4's across the bed of the truck then lay the top on top of them, ....MAN THIS BLAZER WAS : (
a great buy ! remember to face it backwards so you get less wind resistance.

Whats up simon hope all is good

John, thanks for the info and the picture. I believe this will work.

Thanks,
Bill

TonyJohnson · 07-27-2009, 05:01 PM

That's the best way I've seen.

07-27-2009, 12:27 PM	#1
billyecapps Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Monterey, TN Posts: 26	Blazer Top Dimensions (1972) I have purchased a stock top for a 1972 blazer and it is located about 4 hours away. I would like to transport it in the bed of a 1996 Chev full size truck with a short/wide bed. First question, does anyone have the dimensions on a top. Second question, can anyone tell me if this will work and or share any recommendations. Thanks, Bill

07-27-2009, 01:00 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Blazer Top Dimensions (1972) I've read here guys putting the top on the bed rails of a pickup backwards and using C-Clamps to secure it to the bed rails. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-27-2009, 01:07 PM	#3
budster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morton, WA Posts: 51	Re: Blazer Top Dimensions (1972) Blazer top is approx 70 1/2 wide by 103 long. I'm not sure what the truck bed is going to measure.

07-27-2009, 01:29 PM	#4
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,372	Re: Blazer Top Dimensions (1972) The C-clamp idea would only work with a single wall top. Best bet would be to put it on a trailer.

07-27-2009, 02:45 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Blazer Top Dimensions (1972) I think upside down may damage the top due to bumps and jolts in while driving. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-27-2009, 03:34 PM	#8
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	Re: Blazer Top Dimensions (1972) Try using a couple of 2x4's across the bed of the truck then lay the top on top of them, ....MAN THIS BLAZER WAS : ( a great buy ! remember to face it backwards so you get less wind resistance. Whats up simon hope all is good Last edited by JOHNORO; 02-27-2011 at 10:37 PM.

07-27-2009, 05:01 PM	#10
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Blazer Top Dimensions (1972) That's the best way I've seen. __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --



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