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dirish · 01-13-2016, 03:00 PM

Trying to get some ideas of storing my top this spring.
I'm thinking pulleys, and raising it to the rafters of our
Shop. Anyone have pictures of what they have done?
Also, can top be removed without help, just one person?
Thanks!

Wasted Income · 01-13-2016, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirish

Also, can top be removed without help, just one person?
Thanks!

Yep

Wasted Income · 01-13-2016, 03:30 PM

I screw some of these to the 2x4s that are under the top in that pic, and just roll it around my shop for summer storage. Makes for a pseudo work bench. lol.

http://www.harborfreight.com/movers-dolly-93888.html

**richard2717** · 01-13-2016, 05:02 PM

Here is a popular one that has gone around several times. Looks like a nice setup

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=159221

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dirish · 01-14-2016, 08:20 AM

Wasted Income.... I wouldn't call it wasted

They are kind of as I was thinking, love the wench.
I'd like to design a track where I could move from
One side of shop to other. Floor rollers are nice, but
My 5 yr old might be to much for it.

Wasted Income · 01-14-2016, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dirish

Floor rollers are nice, but
My 5 yr old might be to much for it.

Yea, i've been meaning to hang mine from the ceiling for a few years, and never seem to find the time to rig it up.

Phildeez · 01-14-2016, 01:28 PM

Here is how I take mine off. Takes me about 15-20min by myself. Then to store it I pull it up all the way to the rafters and can park under it.

kehstr · 01-14-2016, 05:09 PM

This is why i like soft tops :P

**Willowrun** · 01-14-2016, 07:47 PM

Mine has been hanging in the rafters for 10 years. I put it up there myself, but it wasn't easy. Used a combination of cheap pulleys which made it difficult and very sketchy and then used cheap ratchet straps as supplemental support. If I was to do it again or had plans of taking down and putting it back up I would purchase a cheap HF winch mounted to the rafter.

Robban SWE · 01-16-2016, 03:03 PM

So here's my solution

so I will be happy to yours advice ..

Blacked Out · 01-17-2016, 05:52 PM

Welcome to the forum. You may want to put something under the top to get it off the ground and to keep the sides from spreading out with the added weight of the snow. They have a bad habit of developing cracks in the rear corners if not supported. When I've hauled a few, I take 2" x 4" pieces of wood that will reach from one side to the other (driver's side to passenger's side). I then attached shorter pieces of the wood to the ends in an vertical position. Here's may fancy representation. I______________I It keeps the bottom edges that sit on top of the bed rails from spreading.

Robban SWE · 01-18-2016, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Blacked Out

Welcome to the forum. You may want to put something under the top to get it off the ground and to keep the sides from spreading out with the added weight of the snow. They have a bad habit of developing cracks in the rear corners if not supported. When I've hauled a few, I take 2" x 4" pieces of wood that will reach from one side to the other (driver's side to passenger's side). I then attached shorter pieces of the wood to the ends in an vertical position. Here's may fancy representation. I______________I It keeps the bottom edges that sit on top of the bed rails from spreading.

Thanks for the tip.
This was a temporary solution because I had to move it, but I have ordered a new garage being built for spring 6,5 x 13 m so then I will hang it.

BobbyK · 01-18-2016, 04:08 PM

Here is version #2 of the winch set-up.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=398105

Here is a short video clip of it working.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X-f...ature=youtu.be

**Blazerowner** · 02-09-2016, 12:13 AM

I built this over the weekend. Not as cool as the winch version but it works and was about $40 in materials. I can pull the blazer up under it as the it's u shaped and the front 2x4 comes off. I wanted something to get it out of the weather quick.

el tesoro · 02-15-2016, 11:25 PM

Has anyone used a jeep top hoist? Any other ideas for us non-welder types?

**DeadheadNM** · 11-13-2016, 02:17 PM

Bump. Anyone familiar with this hoist system or something similar? http://www.saferacks.com/buy-direct/...ge-system.html

Looks like it would be good to go out of the box but weight limit is 220 lbs. Anyone know the exact weight for 2x and 1x wall tops? I'm guessing close to 250 lbs.

harrisoncole4 · 11-15-2016, 02:41 PM

I saw this jeep hoist system online somewhere. Has anyone tried making something similar to this design? it essentially goes under the hardtop and lifts it up from there. It would make hardtop removal a 30 second process.

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6768chevylover · 11-15-2016, 03:49 PM

How much do yas think the caps weighs about? I have a car port and was thinking of hanging it in there...

dirish · 11-15-2016, 04:02 PM

I hung mine from trusses. 2, 2x4 at top on each end,
Single 2x4 on bottoms. Eye bolts, Rachel straps.
Added cable for over kill. I did move my front support to the bottom of the topper to match rear.

BobbyK · 11-15-2016, 05:00 PM

My single wall top weigh's 240lb.

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Guana · 11-15-2016, 10:11 PM

I built a couple of metal braces that slid underneath for support.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-15-2016, 11:35 PM

Thanks for posting guys. BobbyK thanks for weighing your top.

6768chevylover · 11-16-2016, 10:34 AM

Ditto on the thank you for the weight...

**DeadheadNM** · 02-10-2021, 07:37 PM

Here's a useful related video from a nice ochre example now on BAT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgvv_...ature=youtu.be

BobbyK · 02-10-2021, 09:24 PM

In the Pic the scale reads 305Lb's but the "I" frame weigh's 65Lb's.

01-13-2016, 03:00 PM	#1
dirish Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Heart of Tennessee Posts: 1,124	How are you storing your Blazer top? Trying to get some ideas of storing my top this spring. I'm thinking pulleys, and raising it to the rafters of our Shop. Anyone have pictures of what they have done? Also, can top be removed without help, just one person? Thanks!

01-13-2016, 03:30 PM	#3
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? I screw some of these to the 2x4s that are under the top in that pic, and just roll it around my shop for summer storage. Makes for a pseudo work bench. lol. http://www.harborfreight.com/movers-dolly-93888.html __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2016 Ford Explorer Sport - Twin Turbskis 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

01-13-2016, 05:02 PM	#4
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01-14-2016, 08:20 AM	#5
dirish Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Heart of Tennessee Posts: 1,124	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? Wasted Income.... I wouldn't call it wasted They are kind of as I was thinking, love the wench. I'd like to design a track where I could move from One side of shop to other. Floor rollers are nice, but My 5 yr old might be to much for it.

01-14-2016, 01:28 PM	#7
Phildeez Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 88	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? Here is how I take mine off. Takes me about 15-20min by myself. Then to store it I pull it up all the way to the rafters and can park under it. Attached Images

01-14-2016, 05:09 PM	#8
kehstr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 748	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? This is why i like soft tops :P

01-14-2016, 07:47 PM	#9
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,021	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? Mine has been hanging in the rafters for 10 years. I put it up there myself, but it wasn't easy. Used a combination of cheap pulleys which made it difficult and very sketchy and then used cheap ratchet straps as supplemental support. If I was to do it again or had plans of taking down and putting it back up I would purchase a cheap HF winch mounted to the rafter. Attached Images

01-16-2016, 03:03 PM	#10
Robban SWE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: sweden Posts: 22	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? So here's my solution so I will be happy to yours advice .. Attached Images

01-17-2016, 05:52 PM	#11
Blacked Out Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Posts: 19	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? Welcome to the forum. You may want to put something under the top to get it off the ground and to keep the sides from spreading out with the added weight of the snow. They have a bad habit of developing cracks in the rear corners if not supported. When I've hauled a few, I take 2" x 4" pieces of wood that will reach from one side to the other (driver's side to passenger's side). I then attached shorter pieces of the wood to the ends in an vertical position. Here's may fancy representation. I______________I It keeps the bottom edges that sit on top of the bed rails from spreading.

01-18-2016, 04:08 PM	#13
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,769	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? Here is version #2 of the winch set-up. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=398105 Here is a short video clip of it working. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X-f...ature=youtu.be __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

02-09-2016, 12:13 AM	#14
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,920	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? I built this over the weekend. Not as cool as the winch version but it works and was about $40 in materials. I can pull the blazer up under it as the it's u shaped and the front 2x4 comes off. I wanted something to get it out of the weather quick. Attached Images __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander 66 Nova

02-15-2016, 11:25 PM	#15
el tesoro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Atlanta. GA Posts: 27	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? Has anyone used a jeep top hoist? Any other ideas for us non-welder types?

11-13-2016, 02:17 PM	#16
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,280	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? Bump. Anyone familiar with this hoist system or something similar? http://www.saferacks.com/buy-direct/...ge-system.html Looks like it would be good to go out of the box but weight limit is 220 lbs. Anyone know the exact weight for 2x and 1x wall tops? I'm guessing close to 250 lbs. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

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harrisoncole4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: St.Thomas, ON Posts: 320	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? I saw this jeep hoist system online somewhere. Has anyone tried making something similar to this design? it essentially goes under the hardtop and lifts it up from there. It would make hardtop removal a 30 second process.

11-15-2016, 03:49 PM	#18
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11-15-2016, 04:02 PM	#19
dirish Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Heart of Tennessee Posts: 1,124	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? I hung mine from trusses. 2, 2x4 at top on each end, Single 2x4 on bottoms. Eye bolts, Rachel straps. Added cable for over kill. I did move my front support to the bottom of the topper to match rear. Attached Images

11-15-2016, 05:00 PM	#20
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,769	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? My single wall top weigh's 240lb. . __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

11-15-2016, 10:11 PM	#21
Guana Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houma Posts: 91	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? I built a couple of metal braces that slid underneath for support. Attached Images

11-15-2016, 11:35 PM	#22
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,280	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? Thanks for posting guys. BobbyK thanks for weighing your top. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-16-2016, 10:34 AM	#23
6768chevylover Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: nepa Posts: 745	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? Ditto on the thank you for the weight...

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DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,280	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? Here's a useful related video from a nice ochre example now on BAT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgvv_...ature=youtu.be __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

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BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,769	Re: How are you storing your Blazer top? In the Pic the scale reads 305Lb's but the "I" frame weigh's 65Lb's. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

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