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If this is what you call a small update, I can't fathom a big one. The raised belt line with the door tops on the bed rail looks fantastic. I like it better than the cut down doors I think. I could really use that lift right now, I have some exhaust work to do.

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I like the waistline as well on top of the bedrails, it will make the rear bench passengers feel a little lower and more in the truck as well, Its only 2" but its something. Im hoping the BIG update will be a youtube link to the rear window going up on power.. (hoping)

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ok... i got the side window on power!
It needs final adjustment on the top end but I don't want to put the stop on the regulator until i have the window cut-out more accurate and the top positioning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyWZh...ature=youtu.be

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LOL, leaving teh mask on. You cant be that ugly. We want to see the man behind the bad ass invention.

That is really cool. Can not wait to see that top wrapped.

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Yeah I never take it off for anything :lol:
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Im assuming its auto darkening.. I didnt really notice it until my wife said, why is he wearing his welding mask.. ahaha I just figured if your a male, you own a welder, you would always wear it. ahaha...

Awesome project.

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Yeah it's my new auto dark mask .. It's a whole new world with it.
But My wife makes me take it off before bed, she's not really into the darth vader thing.
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^^^^^^^ Lmao!!!
Great progress!!!

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Just awesome.. I can only imagine the amount of hours into this project but it will be amazing when it's complete! Loving watching the progress!

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I prefer black window tint, but to each his own.
You're breaking alot of new ground with this little truck; alot of hard work that's gonna bring this Blazer and you much attention!

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Thanks Tony! I hope i can keep moving along so you can help me lay some paint down on it soon and get it on the road like yours :metal:

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Count me in!

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Ok, back on the project again :metal:
Last week started again and got the passenger side window working on the power regulator as well which is sweet to be close to moving on to the rest of the top stuff. Now, I am almost done building up the raised waistline all around the truck, just found 2 more rusted up doors to slash. So i am ready to start the back end of the top with the last bow that has the tack down strip section.
What i need to know is, since i sold my fiberglass hardtop a couple years ago and can't measure off it, what is the angle on the back of the topper where the hatch door is? My guess is around 70 degrees? I'm looking at going 60 degress or higher towards 70 depending on the looks..
If someone has a protractor and could give me a rough estimate that would be great to see how close to stock i can get the rear angle to look clean..
thanks!

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Somehow I've missed this build. I'll be watching from here on.

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zammer,

Just was looking through your top build. This is a great design and feature of your blazer man! Great job.

just wanted to share with you what I did with my vent windows also.
Put the metal channel in place of the window and mounted the Street scene mirrors on them.;)



http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/...2/DSC01532.JPG

http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/...8/DSC00576.JPG

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I'm at work right now,,, but, I can probably get the degree for you tomorrow morning Zammer. I'm pretty sure I know where my protractor is..

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Eagerly watching and waiting for this to come together! Nice work
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Hey ANdy, thats a good idea for the window... i was wondering exactly how i was going to do that touch...

Blazen C5 that would be great if you can do a measurement for me,

thanks for the comments guys.

- last night complet;y finished raising the waistline on the tailgate as well, will be able to start fabricating the rear of the top hopefully in the next couple of days..
Kris

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I somehow also missed this build. Great idea!

I also hate the look of the available soft tops on a 2wd.

I do like the boat bimini top idea. Might have to look into that a bit more.

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So glad you're back on this build! I went to get that measurement for you but could not locate my protractor...I'm sure someone will get it soon enough though.

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Sorry Zammer, I messed up yesterday. Mondays and 12 hr graveyard shift plus the addition of 30 miles of slick, nasty roads,,,, all I could think about was a shower and my bed. :lol: I'll try and do it tomorrow morn -again.

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ok,, Here it is.
Attachment 1012259

Now figuring the ground is 0 deg. and the tail gate is at 90 deg. perpendicular, the needle fell rite on the 60 degree mark. hope it helps. you have an interesting build going there.. keep at it.



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I'm sure it's in here somewhere, but are you planing on using Suburban glass in the doors to get the square trailing edge to match your rear glass?

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Hey thanks Blazen! I'm a 12 hour shift worker also so i can totally relate to draggen my ass home to go straight for the bed,,
60 degrees is perfect for an angle on my top as well, should keep the rear looking more like it was to be original
- skorpioskorpio - i would look at using the Burb glass but I decided to do a one piece of glass in the doors for more support using modded rails down the front of the door so i will end up having to get custom glass made for the doors and for the rear windows..

Tonight i will try to get some pictures up with the rear tacking strip in place around the 60 degree angle once i have it fabbed up..

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watched your you tube video last night. looks cool in action.