air deflector on a 69-72 blazer/rear wiper? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bagged72blaz · 03-13-2005, 12:32 AM

I really hate the way dirt and dust stick to the back hatch so bad. Anyone have a pic of a rear air deflector on one of our blazers. And whats a good low profile one if so.

Has anyone installed a rear hatch wiper/washer?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-13-2005, 11:08 AM

The rear wiper system should not be that hard I was looking at useing some old chevy electric motors the mount above the windshild.. I have not got to mock up but just been thinking about it.. May be this will help ya out.

bagged72blaz · 03-17-2005, 11:24 AM

So know one has used a rear deflector to aid in keeping rear glass clean?

bouncytruck · 03-17-2005, 12:44 PM

JCWhittney would be the place to find a rear deflector. Maybe one off an S10. You'd have to mount it somewhat low so the hatch could open freely.

badpeanut · 03-17-2005, 11:36 PM

The '73-up Blazers had factory rear deflectors. Not sure if they'd fit since they didn't have to worry about a hatch...

bagged72blaz · 03-23-2005, 05:07 PM

Ttt

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-23-2005, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badpeanut

The '73-up Blazers had factory rear deflectors. Not sure if they'd fit since they didn't have to worry about a hatch...

ALSO THE ONLY THING I THOUGHT MIGHT WORK

tpi72blazer · 03-24-2005, 07:30 PM

The pics aren't close-ups, but here's the original unit on my 72 CST. If I get time I could probably get some closer shots.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-24-2005, 08:26 PM

I hate to say it but you may be able to retrofit one from and s-10 blazer seems like they had em mounted on the hatch glass though.

**pound41** · 03-24-2005, 09:08 PM

I had thought about attempting a rear wiper and air deflector then my trans devolped a real small leak at the gasket. the back hatch and tailgate were pitch black. Point I am getting at is just like the debate about exhaust fumes sucking back up in the hatch. Most of the dirt travels from the bottom up and not the top down as you might think. I have a suburban Z-71 with the big cargo rack that has the large roller pin for a canoe sitting right at the back and that window is always dirty. I am not sure you would get the results you might expect. Let us know how it goes

03-13-2005, 12:32 AM	#1
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	air deflector on a 69-72 blazer/rear wiper? I really hate the way dirt and dust stick to the back hatch so bad. Anyone have a pic of a rear air deflector on one of our blazers. And whats a good low profile one if so. Has anyone installed a rear hatch wiper/washer? __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

03-13-2005, 11:08 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	The rear wiper system should not be that hard I was looking at useing some old chevy electric motors the mount above the windshild.. I have not got to mock up but just been thinking about it.. May be this will help ya out. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-17-2005, 11:24 AM	#3
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	So know one has used a rear deflector to aid in keeping rear glass clean? __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

03-17-2005, 12:44 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	JCWhittney would be the place to find a rear deflector. Maybe one off an S10. You'd have to mount it somewhat low so the hatch could open freely. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-23-2005, 05:07 PM	#6
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	Ttt __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

03-17-2005, 11:36 PM	#5
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,756	The '73-up Blazers had factory rear deflectors. Not sure if they'd fit since they didn't have to worry about a hatch...

03-24-2005, 07:30 PM	#8
tpi72blazer Tpi72Blazer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 92	The pics aren't close-ups, but here's the original unit on my 72 CST. If I get time I could probably get some closer shots. Attached Images __________________ Indian - the other money pit

03-24-2005, 08:26 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	I hate to say it but you may be able to retrofit one from and s-10 blazer seems like they had em mounted on the hatch glass though. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-24-2005, 09:08 PM	#10
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,269	I had thought about attempting a rear wiper and air deflector then my trans devolped a real small leak at the gasket. the back hatch and tailgate were pitch black. Point I am getting at is just like the debate about exhaust fumes sucking back up in the hatch. Most of the dirt travels from the bottom up and not the top down as you might think. I have a suburban Z-71 with the big cargo rack that has the large roller pin for a canoe sitting right at the back and that window is always dirty. I am not sure you would get the results you might expect. Let us know how it goes



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