My 89 Full Convertible Blazer
 

Here is a couple of pics of my 89 Blazer. Just finished the top this weekend. Let me know what you guys think. You can see more pics on www.ck5.com if you register. I posted in the garage forum under the title 1989 Full Convertible Project Done!!!!!! I used the windshield frame, doors and top from a 74 blazer. Here is a write up on how to do it
http://coloradok5.com/full-convertible-conversion.shtml. Let me know what you guys and gals think.

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That is one sharp looking blazer:c2:

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That makes it awesome!! Good job!:metal:

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Thanks this is the best k5 I have owned. Nothing like overdrive and a/c. :cool:

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looks good

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I had an '83 Jimmy, it was a 6.2 700R4. I swapped in a 454 4 speed 60 front & 14 bolt. Had 6" lift with 36s. The full top was the one thing I never got to do. Seeing yours makes me wish I still had it.

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Cool I always liked the sound of big blocks. I am getting ready to swap a dana 44 and 14 bolt in. I want to lightly wheel it and still use it as a part time daily driver. Also trying to decide what color I am going to paint it :metal:

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hey! think i've seen it around! nice!

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hey! think i've seen it around! nice!

Thanks maybe you have I live in chandler. :hi2:

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That k5 looks similar to one for sale in Surprise earlier this year

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I bought the k5 in phoenix off of Bellroad.

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Very cool.

Is it truely a convertable (does the top go back on) or is it a done deal like it is?

Did you find a 73/75 top for it or something?

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Thanks vtblazer, Yes I can run the hard top. I took a 74 windshield frame and top and doors and grafted it on the 89. My buddy Randy and I did the work. He was the Captain on this one. We used baja_blazer write up on ck5. After actually doing it I feel anyone can do it. Main thing is to make your cuts and measurements perfect. Only problem I find with the conversion is if you have never done body work I would leave it for someone that has. Here is a link with pictures on www.ck5.com

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188648

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I figured that was what you did, I've seen the CK5 info and always thought it was pretty awesome.

Is the family cage next? ;)

Out of curiosity, what's done to compensate for the removal of the roof?
What's keeping the body from folding in on itself now?

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Honestly VT, the doors aren't sagging or anything I haven't flexed it yet though. I plan on making a cage with Randy soon he has the tube bender :metal: . I am getting ready to install a factory 73-75 rollbar so I can run a bikini top for now. There is nothing like overdrive, fuel inj and A/C. :cool:

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sweet rig man sweet!

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Thanks 84 400. Nothing like a full vert.

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Digging up an old thread....

Did you ever add any underbody support for the full convertible conversion?

I have a '86 K5 with the full convertible conversion, still weighing options on frame/body stiffening. The body and top tend to make noise when going up a steep driveway at an angle.

Thanks!!

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This is an old one. The 73-75`s had rocker boxes to help strengthen the body. I would think some rocker panel bracing would help.

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I always figured I'd do a full cage which would act as a truss. It could be at least as stiff as the 76-up top.

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I like it! Looks awesome.

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Was that 73 thru?? 76 maybe
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73-75

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Nice K5. I had a rotted out 75 but then found an 85 with SM465 and hydraulic clutch I swapped everything into and cut the roof off of. I had to do rockers in it and ended up using 12 gauge to make the inner rockers. It ran from the front toe kick under the dash to the seat belt lower mounting hole plate. The truck flexed a little on the beach but I think I had a total of $600 into the 2 trucks made into one. I also used the 75's rollbar but had to add 2 little pieces to the bottom of it and then weld nuts inside the quarter panels to bolt the top tabs to. It really helped tie in the quarter panels.

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You'd prob have better luck selling your car, finding/buying the later model K5 you want, sourcing the major parts for the conversion like the windshield frame and top, then paying a decent body shop to do the conversion for you.

Later model K5's already converted are somewhat rare and unless you find someone that has one and is hurting for cash, you might have a hard time finding one already done.

I know I wouldn't part with mine very easily or cheaply.

Good luck.

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Thanks. I see why by the photos. Very nice.

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looks real good as that a boat your towing?

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after browsing a GM parts catalog here's the part #s 4 the full convertible sheetmetal (the #s listed have been discontinued since the early 1980s and sadly no one offers the parts for rust repair - since the advent of the 3D printer new stamping dies could b manufactured 2 reproduce the parts needed 4 the conversion including the rocker boxs (a 73-77 rocker box can b lengthened for a 78-91 if spot welded in the same spot as the older 73-75 full convertible)

326995 outer windshield frame (73-75)
326996 inner windshield frame (73-75)
326997/326998 windshield frame cap (this might be spot welded inside the inner windshield frame) (73-75)
349360 roof front inboard mounting plate (3) (73-75)
337719/337720 door glass window guide (full convertible doors - has additional brkt)

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Maybe I'm a bit mad, but why not sell the car and just buy a full convertible model and do the upgrading as needed? Is it going to be more expensive that way?

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A restored 73-75 full convertible (fully loaded and built) will break the bank @ $25,000 - this also includes pre-1973 base model musclecars (as of 2016 a base Chevelle (with the Malibu trim or base 300, or base Camaro) have appraised @ $10,000 where it not considered entry level on a budget; since the introduction of the crate Camaro back in 2004 when Dynacorn had it in their product catalog they should consider lookin into the squarebody trucks since a majority of the sheetmetal components with the exception of crash and/or rust repair sections have been discontinued

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aah I was really talking about buying a runner and just redoing the interior. Even here in CA you can find decent ones for $5k or so if you look consistently. Funny thing is that the ones with brand new interiors and older looking exteriors go for less than vice versa.