Blazer half cabs

[truckeez]

Originally Posted by BSRL

Do you still have the molds for a half cab? I've been in contact with Bruce in Texas that has the "sexy half cab" web site about purchasing his molds. Would you be interested in exchanging information. I live in Nebraska and would like to do something to obtain a half cab for my Jimmy closer to home or exploring the interest out there.
Bruce

Really,, I saw his steel mockup in a shop owned by a guy I used to work with--there were no molds.

the molds of other stuff I saw were not reinforced with any kind of bracing to provide integrity or were they anywhere near the right thickness, there were Ferrari replica stuff that were only 3/16" for front end molds--all that kind of big stuff has to be done correctly to make sure they stay in the right shape.


the guy he had running the shop say'd "we make about one of these a month" -I had to check myself from busting out laughing, No one is selling one of those a month--no way, especially having some shop sub stuff,,, when he went into the next room I went over and tapped it with my finger--just the steel copy of what he watched me do when I started the project-- with a buddys roof clip ---> in Bruces garage.
he lost patience and would not let me get the model to the stage where I could take it to my shop to finish, I ended up having to spend 3.5 mos driving 1 1/2 hrs away to the other guys house and finish the model-- and build the molds for the Blazer Sport Top on his 72.

ill never do projects like that one again--only stuff im into.

[truckeez]

Im getting one of my ragtop Camaros happinin again, with an ls 327 and a new carbon/kevelar removable hardtop, Theres an interested guy in Duabi, and a buddy living there now trying to start his vehicle importing buis , if the $$ are right my old rock star will be on the other side of the world in a yr or so.

[BSRL]

Originally Posted by truckeez

Really,, I saw his steel mockup in a shop owned by a guy I used to work with--there were no molds.

the molds of other stuff I saw were not reinforced with any kind of bracing to provide integrity or were they anywhere near the right thickness, there were Ferrari replica stuff that were only 3/16" for front end molds--all that kind of big stuff has to be done correctly to make sure they stay in the right shape.


the guy he had running the shop say'd "we make about one of these a month" -I had to check myself from busting out laughing, No one is selling one of those a month--no way, especially having some shop sub stuff,,, when he went into the next room I went over and tapped it with my finger--just the steel copy of what he watched me do when I started the project-- with a buddys roof clip ---> in Bruces garage.
he lost patience and would not let me get the model to the stage where I could take it to my shop to finish, I ended up having to spend 3.5 mos driving 1 1/2 hrs away to the other guys house and finish the model-- and build the molds for the Blazer Sport Top on his 72.

ill never do projects like that one again--only stuff im into.

Thanks for the input. I was told that the first mold failed because it was to light. I remember reading that someone had molds here in Nebraska. I have a local manufacturer considering producing them for me, I just hate to eat 10 of them if they in fact decide that 10 is their minimum production number.
They aren't cheap but I'd really like to have on. Is there any interest out there?

[truckeez]

Originally Posted by BSRL

Thanks for the input. I was told that the first mold failed because it was to light. I remember reading that someone had molds here in Nebraska. I have a local manufacturer considering producing them for me, I just hate to eat 10 of them if they in fact decide that 10 is their minimum production number.
They aren't cheap but I'd really like to have on. Is there any interest out there?

You would be "going in DEEP" on a fools errand, the old blazer crowd would LOVE it,,
someone with no sense about this market gets that many made up, and ever one of the old truck guys would sit around watching like vultures for what they all have been waiting for all along, You tumbling on the price to attempt getting some of your loss back,a $450.00 top.
even if you could find a honest shop in that Cut Throat buis --they would want $750 to make them, Seriously you would loose your ass on that.
I would never make anything a customer dosent pay 1/2 down first, period.

[mcmlxix]

I think some carbon fiber is in order here....

Actually I would like a full top in CF....

[Boneyard]

The tops made from the molds I bought from Jurassic-1 weight about 75lbs. The paper work that came with the molds said "should be 60-65lbs finished" but I would say 75lbs is closer. These are the same molds used by Glasstite, Creative Products, Elite Custom Products, and Minnesota Truck Products.

[Big Block]

If the price would be in the $500 range I would buy one tomorrow.

[FireBros.]

Originally Posted by Big Block

If the price would be in the $500 range I would buy one tomorrow.

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[RLONG]

I would buy a lot at that price. I gave 1000.00 for one last year with out the back wall the guy says materials are more now so would be higher if he made any more.

[FireBros.]

Originally Posted by RLONG

I would buy a lot at that price. I gave 1000.00 for one last year with out the back wall the guy says materials are more now so would be higher if he made any more.

This is probably close to what the market can handle. I've seen a few change hands at this price, including used ones. It's also not that much more than what a soft top costs nowadays, which I would consider a competing product for a lot of people.
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[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by FireBros.

This is probably close to what the market can handle. I've seen a few change hands at this price, including used ones. It's also not that much more than what a soft top costs nowadays, which I would consider a competing product for a lot of people.
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But, on the comfort level of 40 year old heating system, i would prefer a 1/2 top that i only have to heat a smaller space

[truckeez]

Originally Posted by RLONG

I would buy a lot at that price. I gave 1000.00 for one last year with out the back wall the guy says materials are more now so would be higher if he made any more.

Yes I made your top (have you got it installed yet-how about pictures)
truckeez at yaw who

yea there's really no way someone can make stuff like the 69-72 tops for a $500.00 dollar bill, the materials have jumped way up--doubling each of the last two yrs. I have to charge $550 for the 76-91 custom cab back panels alone, and do the other pieces as add ons. i can crank out a few before it gets too cool--by early novenmber its too late.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=538942

[FireBros.]

One can always dream of a low cost option, but I think if a high quality lightweight half cab were available, you could sell them. Even at a much higher price.
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[RLONG]

No I still have not installed maybe this winter

[bcdeutsch731]

You are not the only one, I would be interested as well. I have been looking for one for about 4 months now with no luck.

[andrewmp6]

The same kinda top for the 2nd gen blazers is a grand from us body source,But they are not known for making the best fitting stuff either.

[Liz]

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[RLONG]

SKORPIOSKORPIO / I am going to have my blazer wrapped so thinking of white. The top is kinda a dark dark blue looking right now.

[skorpioskorpio]

Originally Posted by RLONG

SKORPIOSKORPIO / I am going to have my blazer wrapped so thinking of white. The top is kinda a dark dark blue looking right now.

Another wrap, interesting, what color? I'm going to be powder coating mine, seems like alternative color methods are all the rage. Can't really powdercoat a composite top though ...and I don't think trying to wrap the gutters would play out real well either

[truckeez]

Originally Posted by Liz

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Liz - I sent a message to Jeff concerning this two days ago and he did not reply.

[truckeez]

Originally Posted by truckeez

Liz - I sent a message to Jeff concerning this two days ago and he did not reply.

My mistake--i meant Josh.

[RLONG]

This is what the wrap is going to look like.

[jaros44sr]

Looks cool to me, nice transformation....i like the wheels too

[skorpioskorpio]

Originally Posted by RLONG

This is what the wrap is going to look like.

So are you doing dye sublimation on the print?

[RLONG]

Truckeez I still have not installed your top as of yet maybe this year sometime close to winter.