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Old 01-10-2023, 08:46 PM   #1
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1975 K5 Prep for softtopper

I bought a white softopper for the 75 a few years back - haven't got round to putting it on but 2023 is the year I think. However, the frame for the softtopper bolts into the threaded sockets that the hard top uses underneath rails of the bed and not all of mine are serviceable.

Has anyone replaced or repaired these? I figure I'd need to drill and tap some small slices of steel plate but not sure how I'd fix them in place.
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Old 01-22-2023, 03:48 PM   #2
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Re: 1975 K5 Prep for softtopper

Bueller?
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Old 01-23-2023, 06:36 AM   #3
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Re: 1975 K5 Prep for softtopper

Might want to ask this question in the paint/body work section in the general forum. The blazer/sub section is usually a ghost town.

Good luck!
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Old 01-23-2023, 07:33 AM   #4
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Re: 1975 K5 Prep for softtopper

If the captive nuts are no longer serviceable could you remove or drill the bad ones out and just use a nut!

Those captive nuts are held in similar to door hinges so the nuts/plates have some movement or at least that’s how they are on my 1972 Blazer(s). When you look up under the rail you should be able to see them. You would need to remove the bedside trim panels to see them. Not sure how to explain but you could cut one end of the captive assembly so you could slide the old threaded piece out and slide a new one in. If you were carefull cutting the end there could be enough material to fold back over and keep it from falling out?
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