'72 Blazer Top - Repair or Replace - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blazerslave · 09-17-2003, 06:21 PM

I have a '72 which is at the painter getting de-rustified and repainted orange.

My question is in regard to my top . . . the previous owner hit a tree and cracked the top (above the passenger side window) and I damaged the fiberglass during removal . . . . I would like to find a nice top to replace my original, but I would like to know what any of you have paid to have your tops repaired, smoothed and repainted.

I have a feeling that this might cost more than I want to spend.

If anyone has a good top in California, Arizona or Southern Nevada for sale or know of one in a boneyard I'd appreciate a heads-up!

Thanks

Mike-

RED72blazer · 09-17-2003, 06:47 PM

do you have any pictures of the damage. everything is fixable with enough money. I guess it all depends on your abilities as a glasser. I have a bunch of friends that work in boat yards, so I have a wealth of information to draw from. I put a 2 foot gash in the side of my top from a stray branch a year or so ago and fixed that. I also had a tree branch fall on my top and crush it. I ended up getting a new top after that. good luck on the search

red72

RED72blazer · 09-17-2003, 06:52 PM

I think 1970blazin had the top redone on his truck recently.

1970blazin · 09-17-2003, 06:54 PM

I had a friend who works on boats do my top. It was in okay shape to begin with, but he patched a few split areas and sanded it smooth. It looks great! Probably better than when it was brand new. He did the work for 450, but said afterwards if he was to do it for anyone else he would charge ALOT more! He said it was lots of hours of hand sanding...and we all know how fun that is! Here's a pic.

blazerslave · 09-17-2003, 07:02 PM

Sorry I don't have any photos of the damage, but the damage goes through from the outside to the inside. It's craked on the lip above the glass horizonatally.

I am going to ask some fiberglass shops in my area for estimates, but unfortunately I don't have the time to repair and sand it myself. I was hoping to find a good one nearby that I could buy and repaint.

Hope springs eternal.

Mike-

bouncytruck · 09-17-2003, 07:34 PM

1970blazin - I would guess that it would cost A LOT more for all the work you had done to your top. You basically have a brand new top! I can't wait to see it all in person. Of course, that is going to make me feel bad about my rig

blazerslave · 09-17-2003, 07:56 PM

I am moving to Seattle for work in Dec/Jan . . . I see that many have posted who are in and around Seattle . . . is there a Blazer Club or anything like that to go 4X4'n with?

bouncytruck · 09-18-2003, 12:06 PM

There is a group of guys on CK5.com that go 4x4'n. I believe K5KRAZIE has gone out with a group of guys in the area.

*Phillip Johnson* · 09-18-2003, 12:19 PM

You might try in the phone book as to anyone who is into Corvette repair. I know of one in Northern Calif that is great. I think that woulod be your best bet on a repair that will be done right and look good.. Good luck!
I have a buddy in Grants Pass that has one for sale..FRENCH BLUE72... You might try him

09-17-2003, 06:21 PM	#1
blazerslave Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 96	'72 Blazer Top - Repair or Replace I have a '72 which is at the painter getting de-rustified and repainted orange. My question is in regard to my top . . . the previous owner hit a tree and cracked the top (above the passenger side window) and I damaged the fiberglass during removal . . . . I would like to find a nice top to replace my original, but I would like to know what any of you have paid to have your tops repaired, smoothed and repainted. I have a feeling that this might cost more than I want to spend. If anyone has a good top in California, Arizona or Southern Nevada for sale or know of one in a boneyard I'd appreciate a heads-up! Thanks Mike-

09-17-2003, 06:47 PM	#2
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	do you have any pictures of the damage. everything is fixable with enough money. I guess it all depends on your abilities as a glasser. I have a bunch of friends that work in boat yards, so I have a wealth of information to draw from. I put a 2 foot gash in the side of my top from a stray branch a year or so ago and fixed that. I also had a tree branch fall on my top and crush it. I ended up getting a new top after that. good luck on the search red72 __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

09-17-2003, 06:52 PM	#3
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	I think 1970blazin had the top redone on his truck recently. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

09-17-2003, 06:54 PM	#4
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	I had a friend who works on boats do my top. It was in okay shape to begin with, but he patched a few split areas and sanded it smooth. It looks great! Probably better than when it was brand new. He did the work for 450, but said afterwards if he was to do it for anyone else he would charge ALOT more! He said it was lots of hours of hand sanding...and we all know how fun that is! Here's a pic. Attached Images __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

09-17-2003, 07:34 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	1970blazin - I would guess that it would cost A LOT more for all the work you had done to your top. You basically have a brand new top! I can't wait to see it all in person. Of course, that is going to make me feel bad about my rig __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-17-2003, 07:02 PM	#5
blazerslave Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 96	Sorry I don't have any photos of the damage, but the damage goes through from the outside to the inside. It's craked on the lip above the glass horizonatally. I am going to ask some fiberglass shops in my area for estimates, but unfortunately I don't have the time to repair and sand it myself. I was hoping to find a good one nearby that I could buy and repaint. Hope springs eternal. Mike-

09-17-2003, 07:56 PM	#7
blazerslave Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 96	I am moving to Seattle for work in Dec/Jan . . . I see that many have posted who are in and around Seattle . . . is there a Blazer Club or anything like that to go 4X4'n with? __________________ "If you choose not to decide . . . you still have made a choice."

09-18-2003, 12:06 PM	#8
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	There is a group of guys on CK5.com that go 4x4'n. I believe K5KRAZIE has gone out with a group of guys in the area. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-18-2003, 12:19 PM	#9
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	You might try in the phone book as to anyone who is into Corvette repair. I know of one in Northern Calif that is great. I think that woulod be your best bet on a repair that will be done right and look good.. Good luck! I have a buddy in Grants Pass that has one for sale..FRENCH BLUE72... You might try him



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