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[tj 413]

I am the proud new owner of a 1991 K5 Silverado Blazer, southern car, minimal surface rust and a couple bad spots on the driver's side due to a leaky removable top.
35 years ago, I owned a 74 Blazer which I loved but by the time I got it, it was so far gone rust wise for me to salvage.

I'm having trouble finding the hardware for the removable top and looking for info as to where it can be obtained. LMC has the gaskets, I also found the guide pins on ebay. Is only 2 wins needed total, one for each side?

Any help is appreciated.

Also, I would post pics but I can't figure out using the current application. Are there instructions to post pics?

 

[swettysblazer]

I am the proud new owner of a 1991 K5 Silverado Blazer, southern car, minimal surface rust and a couple bad spots on the driver's side due to a leaky removable top.
35 years ago, I owned a 74 Blazer which I loved but by the time I got it, it was so far gone rust wise for me to salvage.

I'm having trouble finding the hardware for the removable top and looking for info as to where it can be obtained. LMC has the gaskets, I also found the guide pins on ebay. Is only 2 wins needed total, one for each side?

Any help is appreciated.

Also, I would post pics but I can't figure out using the current application. Are there instructions to post pics?

Correct, there are only two pins, one on each side at the very rear of the truck. A lot of people, myself included, don't run them. It makes it a little tricky to take the top off by yourself if you aren't using a lifting device.

For hardware, they are 5/16-18 2.5 inch long bolts for the ones going into the top where it enters the cab compartment, and they should be 1.5 inch long on the bed rails. You can use standard hardware, they just won't have the taper on them to help line up. I have used regular bolts after mine got misplaced and don't have an issue, it can just be a little annoying to have to line up with a pick or a screwdriver.

You have to be a premium member to post pics, but the $25 a year is 100000% worth it.

 

[Blue85]

These may work for the bedrail bolts. I don't know if it's the same size. https://classicparts.com/chevy-gmc/...3-87-front-bed-panel-mounting-bolts-fleetside

Apparently, there's a kit for the full-toppers. Are some of the bolts the same? https://classicparts.com/1973-75-hard-top-mounting-bolt-kit-blazer-jimmy
https://www.motorcityk5.com/i-14177-hard-top-mounting-bolt-kit-73-75-blazer.html

 

[Wes Harden]

Welcome to CK5 @tj 413

 

[tj 413]

Correct, there are only two pins, one on each side at the very rear of the truck. A lot of people, myself included, don't run them. It makes it a little tricky to take the top off by yourself if you aren't using a lifting device.

For hardware, they are 5/16-18 2.5 inch long bolts for the ones going into the top where it enters the cab compartment, and they should be 1.5 inch long on the bed rails. You can use standard hardware, they just won't have the taper on them to help line up. I have used regular bolts after mine got misplaced and don't have an issue, it can just be a little annoying to have to line up with a pick or a screwdriver.

You have to be a premium member to post pics, but the $25 a year is 100000% worth it.

I think your right about not using the guide pins and not sure if it justifies the $60 cost for a top I won't take off often. I own a 65 GTO convertible, so I get enough of the convertible experience.

Appreciate the info on the sizes of each bolt, I will hit the local hardware store up for some stainless-steel ones.

 

[fourwheelerjeff]

I think your right about not using the guide pins and not sure if it justifies the $60 cost for a top I won't take off often. I own a 65 GTO convertible, so I get enough of the convertible experience.

Appreciate the info on the sizes of each bolt, I will hit the local hardware store up for some stainless-steel ones.

here's a thread on the alignment pins https://ck5.com/forums/threads/source-for-k5-blazer-hardtop-alignment-pins.346585/

 

[fourwheelerjeff]

I am the proud new owner of a 1991 K5 Silverado Blazer, southern car, minimal surface rust and a couple bad spots on the driver's side due to a leaky removable top.
35 years ago, I owned a 74 Blazer which I loved but by the time I got it, it was so far gone rust wise for me to salvage.

I'm having trouble finding the hardware for the removable top and looking for info as to where it can be obtained. LMC has the gaskets, I also found the guide pins on ebay. Is only 2 wins needed total, one for each side?

Any help is appreciated.

Also, I would post pics but I can't figure out using the current application. Are there instructions to post pics?

you have to have a post count before you can post pictures; I believe it is 10. the easiest way is to become a member of this site.

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[fourwheelerjeff]

I think your right about not using the guide pins and not sure if it justifies the $60 cost for a top I won't take off often.

are these the ones you found? https://h2fretro.com/

 

[tj 413]

are these the ones you found? https://h2fretro.com/

Yup