CA Blazer rear hatch mechanisms

[Jesse B.]

I had to make one of these for my Blazer hatch since the original was in pieces and in the process of making mine, I had enough pieces left over to make a couple more. So what you are looking at is a custom-made rear hatch mechanism that goes inside the rear hatch of a 69-72 Blazer or Jimmy. The rear hatch handle slips inside the square hole. Mine look similar, but not exactly, to the factory part. It does however work as good, if not better, than the factory part. It is made from thicker steel, it has a brand new strong torsion spring, and everything is TIG welded (not pressed or stamped). Although it is thicker and stronger, it still is nearly identical to all the critical dimensions of the factory part. This same part was installed and functions in my lift gate, so I know it fits and works. I also show my part compared to the (broken) factory mechanism so you can see how close they are to each other. (The holes for the latch rods are 3/16. They appear larger on the broken part because it was worn that much. I'm only selling the new part, not the old and broken factory part.) If you buy one and it does not work, return it to me undamaged and I will either refund your money or if you tell me why it does not work, I'll try to modify it so it does. I am taking a little bit of risk here because I only know it fits and works in my hatch. It is possible these rear hatch mechanisms are not all the same. If you do buy and install this part, you need to have some mechanical skills to install and adjust it.The mounting holes are oblong for a reason. It takes a little bit of patience to get everything adjusted and lined up correctly. Let me know if you have questions. The price is $125.00 for each one shipped anywhere in the lower 48.

The price is for the mechanism only. The handle shown is not included. I show the handle only to illustrate that the square drive handle fits through the square female receiver in the mechanism. I do not have any of the other hatch parts, such as latches or rods.

[1rippen6]

Nice job!!

Originally Posted by 1rippen6

Nice job!!

I would like to Purchase one

[Jesse B.]

Originally Posted by Pep209

I would like to Purchase one

PM sent.

[dirish]

That is outstanding! Nice work.

[Jesse B.]

Thanks guys! Hopefully, someone can use them.

[flyingcubby]

Nice work, mine was all rusted and took forever to clean it up. Do you mind if I ask you how long it took you. You must have a lot of patience. Hope they sell quickly.

Originally Posted by Jesse B.

I had to make one of these for my Blazer hatch since the original was in pieces and in the process of making mine, I had enough pieces left over to make a couple more. So what you are looking at is a custom-made rear hatch mechanism that goes inside the rear hatch of a 69-72 Blazer or Jimmy. The rear hatch handle slips inside the square hole. Mine look similar, but not exactly, to the factory part. It does however work as good, if not better, than the factory part. It is made from thicker steel, it has a brand new strong torsion spring, and everything is TIG welded (not pressed or stamped). Although it is thicker and stronger, it still is nearly identical to all the critical dimensions of the factory part. This same part was installed and functions in my lift gate, so I know it fits and works. I also show my part compared to the (broken) factory mechanism so you can see how close they are to each other. (The holes for the latch rods are 3/16. They appear larger on the broken part because it was worn that much. I'm only selling the new part, not the old and broken factory part.) If you buy one and it does not work, return it to me undamaged and I will either refund your money or if you tell me why it does not work, I'll try to modify it so it does. I am taking a little bit of risk here because I only know it fits and works in my hatch. It is possible these rear hatch mechanisms are not all the same. If you do buy and install this part, you need to have some mechanical skills to install and adjust it.The mounting holes are oblong for a reason. It takes a little bit of patience to get everything adjusted and lined up correctly. Let me know if you have questions. The price is $105.00 for each one shipped anywhere in the lower 48.

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[Jesse B.]

It took several weekends to make them. The square drive center took the longest since nothing like that is commercially available, at least that I could find. You can find small ones, but nothing the size it needs to be to work in that mechanism. I had to make that center piece on a lathe. The springs had to be custom made by a spring manufacturer. I had to buy like ten. They won't make just one. The bracket was the easiest part.

[flyingcubby]

Thanks for the reply, I figured as much. You should be proud of yourself. Mike

[NorthernMatthew]

Wow, looks great -- I'm having my top worked on after being stored for many years. If I have issues with this mechanism I will let you know. Have a super day!
Matthew

[71k5florida]

I need one, how do I purchase it from you?

[Jesse B.]

Originally Posted by 71k5florida

I need one, how do I purchase it from you?

71K5florida, I am sending you a PM.

[glenn_grrd@yahoo.com]

I'll pm you very soon to purchase one

[glenn_grrd@yahoo.com]

Do you take paypal?

[Jesse B.]

Yes, PM sent.

[Gabriel juarez]

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[Gabriel juarez]

Hello jesse im interested in one of the mexhanisms so how do i go about in ordering one and paying for it , can you email your info at gabrjuar@aol.com please ?
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[Jesse B.]

Gabriel,
I'm making a few right now. It will take me a couple weeks to complete. I'll let you and the others know when they are ready to ship.

[Jesse B.]

70KBlazer, Mr. Banshee, and Gabriel,
The mechanisms are done. I'll send you a PM with payment info.

[70KBlazer]

Just wanted to say thanks Installed mine yesterday and works flawlessly. You do awesome work. Thanks again

[Jesse B.]

Thank you 70KBlazer!

[paujones1]

I sent a PM to try to order one too. Im wondering if you guys have a resource for the Gen 1 Blazers that explains more of the rear hatch hardware. I have the hatch and ordered a new knob/lock, but noticed Im missing the latches on the sides of the fiberglass top and may be missing one of the arms that connects the lock mechanism to the left side latches.

Also wondering if anyone makes the plastic trim pieces that go on the top of the front doors - over the wing window and door frame. I have one on the passenger side and nothing on the drivers side.

Thanks, Paul Jones

[Jesse B.]

Originally Posted by paujones1

I sent a PM to try to order one too. Im wondering if you guys have a resource for the Gen 1 Blazers that explains more of the rear hatch hardware. I have the hatch and ordered a new knob/lock, but noticed Im missing the latches on the sides of the fiberglass top and may be missing one of the arms that connects the lock mechanism to the left side latches.

Also wondering if anyone makes the plastic trim pieces that go on the top of the front doors - over the wing window and door frame. I have one on the passenger side and nothing on the drivers side.

Thanks, Paul Jones

Paul,
I received your PM, but you sent it on Thanksgiving and I was away. As far as an explanation of the hardware, all I have is a page out of the assembly manual, and it is not much help.

The latches that attach to the top are available (used) from time to time on this Board. The arms that are on the inside of the top may also be available (used).

I can make you a mechanism if you can wait a couple weeks. I'll send you a PM.

[mortoyz]

Do you have latch mechanisms available?

[70KBlazer]

Jesse B is the guy selling the hatch latch mechanism. He did a great job making them. You won't be disappointed