Any way to remove/reinstall blazer top by myself? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

epsorenson · 11-25-2007, 12:22 PM

is there something i can use to aid me to take off and put my top back on by myself?
i'm sure this had been discussed already, i apologize if so.
my dad was here this weekend, we did it together but it was pretty heavy and awkward to lift.
whats the best way to do this solo?

thanks in advance...

1LoC10 · 11-25-2007, 12:28 PM

pulleys, ropes, and hooks, oh my

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-25-2007, 12:46 PM

Bobbyk a member here wrote a great how to on the lift off top..

bouncytruck · 11-25-2007, 01:06 PM

I build a system similar to this - http://home.pacbell.net/jls-dls/RemoveTop.html

I can remove and install the top fairly painlessly.

70 Suburban · 11-25-2007, 01:36 PM

i was thinkn about a jeep rig like this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...QQcmdZViewItem

hotrodhomi · 11-25-2007, 01:38 PM

Will your blazer fit into your garage?

bouncytruck · 11-25-2007, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

i was thinkn about a jeep rig like this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...QQcmdZViewItem

I looked into those things a bit. It didn't seem that they were designed to hold enough weight to support a K5 top. I believe there was one that said they had them for Blazers, but it all started to seem a bit too expensive.

epsorenson · 11-25-2007, 04:06 PM

thanks guys.
my dad and i are going to give the ropes, hooks and boards a try this weekend.
will see how this goes.

**Yukon Jack** · 11-25-2007, 04:26 PM

I do my top solo with the pulley system - works very well!

fun in dirt · 11-25-2007, 05:12 PM

Taking the hatch off first seems to help with the top not being so heavy at the back!

mcne2026 · 11-25-2007, 05:51 PM

Get a $50 Harbor Freight winch. Works really well for me.

70 Suburban · 11-25-2007, 06:38 PM

I use a boat winch

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-25-2007, 07:21 PM

I use a 4wheeler, some ratchet straps, and a tree limb

bouncytruck · 11-25-2007, 08:17 PM

I think I had about $12 into mine.

BobbyK · 11-25-2007, 11:32 PM

Here is my post with the write-up.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=159221

11-25-2007, 12:22 PM	#1
epsorenson Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: placentia, california Posts: 165	Any way to remove/reinstall blazer top by myself? is there something i can use to aid me to take off and put my top back on by myself? i'm sure this had been discussed already, i apologize if so. my dad was here this weekend, we did it together but it was pretty heavy and awkward to lift. whats the best way to do this solo? thanks in advance... __________________ "Some days you're the bug....Some days you're the windshield" *71 Blazer K5*

11-25-2007, 12:28 PM	#2
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Any way to remove/reinstall blazer top by myself? pulleys, ropes, and hooks, oh my __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

11-25-2007, 12:46 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Any way to remove/reinstall blazer top by myself? Bobbyk a member here wrote a great how to on the lift off top.. __________________ 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..

11-25-2007, 01:06 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Any way to remove/reinstall blazer top by myself? I build a system similar to this - http://home.pacbell.net/jls-dls/RemoveTop.html I can remove and install the top fairly painlessly. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-25-2007, 01:36 PM	#5
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Any way to remove/reinstall blazer top by myself? i was thinkn about a jeep rig like this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...QQcmdZViewItem

11-25-2007, 01:38 PM	#6
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Any way to remove/reinstall blazer top by myself? Will your blazer fit into your garage? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

11-25-2007, 04:06 PM	#8
epsorenson Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: placentia, california Posts: 165	Re: Any way to remove/reinstall blazer top by myself? thanks guys. my dad and i are going to give the ropes, hooks and boards a try this weekend. will see how this goes. __________________ "Some days you're the bug....Some days you're the windshield" *71 Blazer K5*

11-25-2007, 04:26 PM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Any way to remove/reinstall blazer top by myself? I do my top solo with the pulley system - works very well! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-25-2007, 05:12 PM	#10
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,118	Re: Any way to remove/reinstall blazer top by myself? Taking the hatch off first seems to help with the top not being so heavy at the back! __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '06 3500 Duramax ...tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

11-25-2007, 05:51 PM	#11
mcne2026 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Buellton, CA Posts: 27	Re: Any way to remove/reinstall blazer top by myself? Get a $50 Harbor Freight winch. Works really well for me.

11-25-2007, 06:38 PM	#12
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Any way to remove/reinstall blazer top by myself? I use a boat winch

11-25-2007, 07:21 PM	#13
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Any way to remove/reinstall blazer top by myself? I use a 4wheeler, some ratchet straps, and a tree limb __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-25-2007, 08:17 PM	#14
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Any way to remove/reinstall blazer top by myself? I think I had about $12 into mine. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-25-2007, 11:32 PM	#15
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Re: Any way to remove/reinstall blazer top by myself? Here is my post with the write-up. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=159221 __________________ 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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