72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HuntUSMC · 12-31-2014, 01:30 AM

Does any one have a 72 blazer rear hatch latch accessible that they could measure?

I've been searching for a rear hatch latch for sometime (I don't frequent the club enough to get in line first when one does become available). I have access to a machine shop and CNC machine and I'm going to take a crack at fabricating one. (I've already purchased a T-handle, round sleeve with square center, and necessary springs.)
Also my rear hatch needs some fiberglass work so I should be able to make small adjustments as necessary...in both the metal latch or fiberglass. Ideally I'd like to get some preliminary measurements pictures to accompany the image below.

Thanks in advance! Happy New Year!

robs71k5 · 01-01-2015, 04:17 PM

I have the shaft pieces with the square hole already machined. I bought them online but can't remember the site at this moment. I'm just waiting for my lathe to get set up again as I had the same idea as you but got caught up I'm moving and not being set up to turn them down to size. I will try to find the site and post it for you as the square shaft might be tough to machine out .

Senorx · 01-01-2015, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by robs71k5

I have the shaft pieces with the square hole already machined. I bought them online but can't remember the site at this moment. I'm just waiting for my lathe to get set up again as I had the same idea as you but got caught up I'm moving and not being set up to turn them down to size. I will try to find the site and post it for you as the square shaft might be tough to machine out .

Rob, I PMd you awhile back about a hatch issue. Never heard back. PM me when you get a spare minute. Thanks.

**Tom Vogel** · 01-01-2015, 07:24 PM

HuntUSMC... are you a former marine?

HuntUSMC · 01-07-2015, 01:15 AM

Yes sir. (98-02 Camp Pendleton) Semper Fi

**1rippen6** · 01-07-2015, 10:05 PM

I see no one responded with dimensions do you still need them

HuntUSMC · 01-08-2015, 12:13 AM

Yes please! Any help is appreciated.

**1rippen6** · 01-11-2015, 01:26 PM

Here is the one I have let me know what measurements you want.

HuntUSMC · 01-12-2015, 01:15 PM

1rippen6,

Thanks so much for the help! I really appreciate it.

Please see the attached images. I tried to diagram the measurements to make it easier to translate.

**1rippen6** · 01-12-2015, 06:44 PM

Here are a couple pictures was hard to read on my phone will get the rest later tonight or tomorrow. I do have a plate, if you would have ask for measurements a week later I would have the other part I cut it off a handle because the spring was shoot. Will sell the plate for 17 shipped in a small flat rate box structurally should be fine. I will get measurements either way just wanted to offer you the plate.

**1rippen6** · 01-14-2015, 10:11 PM

With all the pictures I think I missed one you ask for

**1rippen6** · 01-14-2015, 10:13 PM

more

**1rippen6** · 01-14-2015, 10:15 PM

and more

**1rippen6** · 01-14-2015, 10:16 PM

and even more

HuntUSMC · 01-20-2015, 12:00 AM

Too kind...thanks so much!

Great community to belong to because of outgoing members like yourself. I'm sure others will benefit from this information.

If my "built" versions goes like planned, I'll send photos.

**1rippen6** · 01-20-2015, 09:37 AM

What is your plan for the spring?

HuntUSMC · 01-26-2015, 03:24 AM

I can't remember the name of that type of spring but I found some HD ones with same diameter.

**1rippen6** · 01-26-2015, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuntUSMC

I can't remember the name of that type of spring but I found some HD ones with same diameter.

Could you post a picture would like to see what it looks like?

HuntUSMC · 02-05-2015, 02:06 AM

Sorry I've been traveling for work the last couple of weeks. I'll try to find them soon to post them.

**1rippen6** · 02-05-2015, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuntUSMC

Sorry I've been traveling for work the last couple of weeks. I'll try to find them soon to post them.

No problem I am in no hurry

HuntUSMC · 03-20-2015, 12:04 AM

Sorry for the delay...I looked and looked for these (in between my hectic travel schedule)...I forgot that I had sent them to my uncles machine shop to have as reference.

HuntUSMC · 03-20-2015, 12:11 AM

Better view of springs...

HuntUSMC · 03-20-2015, 12:13 AM

Square holed cylinders I tracked down

HuntUSMC · 03-20-2015, 12:24 AM

I'm going to mill a slot on this for the C-ring.

I just got the new latch brackets (2) back today and I'm very pleased. I think that I can have the brackets duplicated now that we have a template built. (The picture didn't turn out... I'll try to post them this weekend.)

Thanks again for all the help!

**1rippen6** · 03-20-2015, 07:46 AM

Nice that would be awesome if you can get something to work out.

12-31-2014, 01:30 AM	#1
HuntUSMC Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 21	72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions Does any one have a 72 blazer rear hatch latch accessible that they could measure? I've been searching for a rear hatch latch for sometime (I don't frequent the club enough to get in line first when one does become available). I have access to a machine shop and CNC machine and I'm going to take a crack at fabricating one. (I've already purchased a T-handle, round sleeve with square center, and necessary springs.) Also my rear hatch needs some fiberglass work so I should be able to make small adjustments as necessary...in both the metal latch or fiberglass. Ideally I'd like to get some preliminary measurements pictures to accompany the image below. Thanks in advance! Happy New Year! Attached Images

01-01-2015, 04:17 PM	#2
robs71k5 K5drive Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: burnaby BC Canada Posts: 809	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions I have the shaft pieces with the square hole already machined. I bought them online but can't remember the site at this moment. I'm just waiting for my lathe to get set up again as I had the same idea as you but got caught up I'm moving and not being set up to turn them down to size. I will try to find the site and post it for you as the square shaft might be tough to machine out .

01-01-2015, 07:24 PM	#4
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions HuntUSMC... are you a former marine?

01-07-2015, 01:15 AM	#5
HuntUSMC Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 21	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions Yes sir. (98-02 Camp Pendleton) Semper Fi

01-07-2015, 10:05 PM	#6
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,695	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions I see no one responded with dimensions do you still need them

01-08-2015, 12:13 AM	#7
HuntUSMC Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 21	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions Yes please! Any help is appreciated.

01-11-2015, 01:26 PM	#8
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,695	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions Here is the one I have let me know what measurements you want. Attached Images

01-12-2015, 01:15 PM	#9
HuntUSMC Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 21	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions 1rippen6, Thanks so much for the help! I really appreciate it. Please see the attached images. I tried to diagram the measurements to make it easier to translate. Attached Images

01-12-2015, 06:44 PM	#10
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,695	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions Here are a couple pictures was hard to read on my phone will get the rest later tonight or tomorrow. I do have a plate, if you would have ask for measurements a week later I would have the other part I cut it off a handle because the spring was shoot. Will sell the plate for 17 shipped in a small flat rate box structurally should be fine. I will get measurements either way just wanted to offer you the plate. Attached Images

01-14-2015, 10:11 PM	#11
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,695	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions With all the pictures I think I missed one you ask for Attached Images

01-14-2015, 10:13 PM	#12
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,695	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions more Attached Images

01-14-2015, 10:15 PM	#13
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,695	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions and more Attached Images

01-14-2015, 10:16 PM	#14
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,695	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions and even more Attached Images

01-20-2015, 12:00 AM	#15
HuntUSMC Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 21	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions Too kind...thanks so much! Great community to belong to because of outgoing members like yourself. I'm sure others will benefit from this information. If my "built" versions goes like planned, I'll send photos.

01-20-2015, 09:37 AM	#16
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,695	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions What is your plan for the spring?



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01-26-2015, 03:24 AM	#17
HuntUSMC Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 21	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions I can't remember the name of that type of spring but I found some HD ones with same diameter.

02-05-2015, 02:06 AM	#19
HuntUSMC Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 21	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions Sorry I've been traveling for work the last couple of weeks. I'll try to find them soon to post them.

03-20-2015, 12:04 AM	#21
HuntUSMC Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 21	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions Sorry for the delay...I looked and looked for these (in between my hectic travel schedule)...I forgot that I had sent them to my uncles machine shop to have as reference. Attached Images

03-20-2015, 12:11 AM	#22
HuntUSMC Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 21	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions Better view of springs... Attached Images

03-20-2015, 12:13 AM	#23
HuntUSMC Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 21	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions Square holed cylinders I tracked down Attached Images

03-20-2015, 12:24 AM	#24
HuntUSMC Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 21	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions I'm going to mill a slot on this for the C-ring. I just got the new latch brackets (2) back today and I'm very pleased. I think that I can have the brackets duplicated now that we have a template built. (The picture didn't turn out... I'll try to post them this weekend.) Thanks again for all the help! Attached Images

03-20-2015, 07:46 AM	#25
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,695	Re: 72 Blazer--rear hatch latch dimensions Nice that would be awesome if you can get something to work out.

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