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ChrisCostlow · 12-10-2011, 02:48 AM

Anyone know where to get a single-wall hard top repaired in So. Cal?

Also, I've read about problems people have had with the aftermarket hatch sold at Brothers. Is this still an issue??

Thanks!

ChrisCostlow · 12-12-2011, 08:37 PM

No one?

Bentblazer · 12-13-2011, 09:29 AM

You might want to try it yourself, many on here have done it. Dont be afaid to ask questions

71swb4x4 · 12-13-2011, 09:42 AM

Try a boat shop. They usually have a lot of fiberglass experience.

psuedopimp · 12-13-2011, 01:11 PM

also try an RV repair shop, most of them are filon material now. what is wrong with yours?

i have done a little fiberglass repair and it isn't at all that bad to do yourself.

ChrisCostlow · 12-13-2011, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psuedopimp

also try an RV repair shop, most of them are filon material now. what is wrong with yours?

i have done a little fiberglass repair and it isn't at all that bad to do yourself.

I'll get some pictures. The hatch is worse than the top. The hatch arm attach points are totally blown. I'll borrow a digital camera and get some pictures as soon as I can.

Thanks to everyone who has responded.

Bentblazer · 12-13-2011, 11:30 PM

It probably can be fixed also, heres what I did:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438402

blazintowers · 12-18-2011, 12:48 PM

chriscostlow, save some money and dive in!
nice write up bentblazer, i just picked up a hard top for my blazer and it is in need of the typical repairs. also missing part of the rain gutters on both sides of the back of top where it meets the tail gate. can this area be built up with glass and formed into new gutters? do you use glass mat or a fiberglass filler?

Bentblazer · 12-19-2011, 01:10 AM

If it were me I would do any structural building with mat and resin then finish with fiberglass filler, the filler is a little easier for finishing

12-10-2011, 02:48 AM	#1
ChrisCostlow Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Big Bear Lake, CA Posts: 97	72 Single Wall Hard Top Repair Anyone know where to get a single-wall hard top repaired in So. Cal? Also, I've read about problems people have had with the aftermarket hatch sold at Brothers. Is this still an issue?? Thanks!

12-12-2011, 08:37 PM	#2
ChrisCostlow Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Big Bear Lake, CA Posts: 97	Re: 72 Single Wall Hard Top Repair No one?

12-13-2011, 09:29 AM	#3
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: 72 Single Wall Hard Top Repair You might want to try it yourself, many on here have done it. Dont be afaid to ask questions __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

12-13-2011, 09:42 AM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: 72 Single Wall Hard Top Repair Try a boat shop. They usually have a lot of fiberglass experience. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-13-2011, 01:11 PM	#5
psuedopimp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Cruces New Mexico Posts: 219	Re: 72 Single Wall Hard Top Repair also try an RV repair shop, most of them are filon material now. what is wrong with yours? i have done a little fiberglass repair and it isn't at all that bad to do yourself.

12-13-2011, 11:30 PM	#7
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: 72 Single Wall Hard Top Repair It probably can be fixed also, heres what I did:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438402 __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

12-18-2011, 12:48 PM	#8
blazintowers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: saugus, ca Posts: 74	Re: 72 Single Wall Hard Top Repair chriscostlow, save some money and dive in! nice write up bentblazer, i just picked up a hard top for my blazer and it is in need of the typical repairs. also missing part of the rain gutters on both sides of the back of top where it meets the tail gate. can this area be built up with glass and formed into new gutters? do you use glass mat or a fiberglass filler?

12-19-2011, 01:10 AM	#9
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: 72 Single Wall Hard Top Repair If it were me I would do any structural building with mat and resin then finish with fiberglass filler, the filler is a little easier for finishing __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat



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