K5 Blazer Hard-Top Removal: Special Tools and Hidden Bolts! THE BIG DUMMY gets help from Grandpa

[@my87f150]

Loved it when grandpa came in talking about he should have a tool box in his own truck

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching.

[@thejennyv]

"Dummies"🤣🤣 I love it!!! I am 37 and I'm currrently helping my now retired father restore and fix up his 77 Chevy blazer. Its good that you're showing the boys how stuff works because I personally have learned priceless tips from my Dad, tips you can't find in any books, and this has been a really fun truck to work on.

[@AxlesGarage]

That is awesome! Thanks for Watching>

[@darrinthompson3677]

This is way more then taking the top off the ol'k5...these are memories these guys are making...one day they gonna be so Glad they Did. VERY Cool

[@AxlesGarage]

Thank you for the kind words. We really appreciate those comments.

[@ucandoitwithme]

6 minutes in they actually provide location of bolts. Glad the video was made.

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@Fennecfoxlover4]

😂😂

[@livyjumper2470]

THANK YOU for posting this!! We had the forklift on ours, trying to pull it off and it was literally lifting the truck. You saved us big time! Thank you!!!

[@AxlesGarage]

Glad to help, Thanks for watching.

[@randyjohnson4007]

Thanks for the video. About to do some topper swaps on a set of 91's. I'll look out for this issue. PS~that is a great looking K5 (Technically V10 for that year, but I will still call it a K5). I like you do not edit out all the stumbling getting the top off and grandpa stuck under the top. Real life action here.

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching.

[@WakeMarine]

My 87 has the same thing going on. Your video helped a lot. Thank you.

[@billymingo866]

BRO........ I literally had the floorjack and 2x4s in the ttruck and gave up before I broke something and then ame and found this video......Im laughing my ass off... Thank you

[@AxlesGarage]

You got me laughing too

[@roycelane8318]

Never met this man before but it's as if I already know him, never been to this neighborhood but it might as well be the one I live in in Connecticut,, I'm around the same age and he's absolutely right and I'm sure he wasn't trying to be insulting when he said the "Youth of today" because it's absolutely true ,we are from the generation that got things done, we be embarrassed to call AAA or go to a local garage ,we had to figured it out. This is just a regular guy with regular family teaching his kids stuff that he probably learned at the age of 5..lol.. great video I thoroughly enjoyed watching this, it reminds me of my own family. Sincerely Gregg Savage.

[@AxlesGarage]

Gregg @Royce Lane ,,, Thank you so much for the kind words. You made my day. Thanks for watching

[@420outlaw7]

Calling them big dumbies look at you lol

[@AxlesGarage]

Yep, sometimes we are all Big Dummies:)

[@crapseven]

Good old east coast ball busting. I miss that shit.

[@Aint1S]

@@crapseven lol! Reminds me of growing up in Texas and watching all of those sitcoms in the 80's! Then serving in the Navy with all of those guys from up North. My Grandpa worked in Michigan as an oil company higher up for around 10 years and he adapted to ball busters as he was the king of dishing them out in my family!

[@Aint1S]

It's just a saying and they say it... Quite often, but they're not hurting anyone's feelings. It's the same as calling a family member or friend a goofball etc down here in the South.

[@patrioticanarchist991]

Just got an old k5...very useful info... Thanks

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching, we have many K5 videos, and the project is ongoing.

[@jorge2004]

I love this Freaking Video I love your comments about today's youth and I love how Grandpa came in as a Bad Ass and said "what do I go to fix now?" That's a man with experience. Best regards

[@crapseven]

Your video was comical and informative. I just bought a 1990 K5. Now I’m going to go out in the garage and look for those bolts and get me that special socket if need be.

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching.

[@HopeOverLandandSea]

Big thanks for this video, bought a 90 K5 that I will be picking up in a few weeks and knowing this bolt exists will save me a bunch of frustration!! Great videos so far, looking seriously at the same exhaust as you guys did too.

[@AxlesGarage]

We love the exhaust so far. Consider adding an H-pipe to even out the pulses.

[@kasirusso9044]

The blazer is beautiful I want one someday.

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@RedBanksClassics]

Nice video, you guys father/son relationship reminds me of my old man and myself lol. Thanks again

[@AxlesGarage]

Thank you.

[@Aint1S]

Your boy sure has a pristine K5 Blazer! I've always wanted a K5 Blazer and finally got one after my last Jeep Wrangler TJ was hit causing it to roll 4 times. 17k in Atlas II, lift, custom built Dana 60 axles, and was getting ready for the LS1 matter to an NV4500... Withholding the hours it took me to dial it in perfectly before the swap was to make it really scary. My is on 39.5's, but I've got to do some fab work in repairing the A-Pillar rot from the last joker who didn't want to replace the seals as he used it as a mud truck, but it was underpowered by that 305 which saved it from getting abused beyond neglecting the obvious! LS1 sitting and waiting for the body to come around. That's a sweet one! It's worth a ton of money now too...

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for the comment, he really loves his K5

[@aaronmartinez5042]

I have an 85 K5 that I've had for a few years.. Have done motor swaps.. axle swaps.. countless hours of wrenching and so forth.. I tried to take the top off only once and failed.. lol.. I ran into the same problem.. after watching this video I will go back and try again.. I had no idea about the hidden bolts.. Thank you for the info.. can't wait to try again..

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching and enjoy that topless driving.

[@bailydekker9377]

Just bought myself a blazer, super excited to do this.

[@AxlesGarage]

Good Luck with your new ride!!!!!!!

[@bailydekker9377]

Axle's Garage thanks!! How did you guys maintain it and work on that engine to make it run well? Not sure where to start with mine.

[@AxlesGarage]

Start with a good cleaning, then all fluids, tune up, etc. Then go from there little by little replacing what is giving you issues. It's a process, but you'll get there soon. Best of luck

[@shemailgoondall9531]

DUMMIES! HAHA. the question you asked about how to remove a spare tire, it belongs in high school test

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@Spz71]

Thanks for making the video, it was very helpful. I would've done the same thing (I kinda did, lol). I had one in my twenties as well and forget.. Thanks again bro..👌👌👌

[@AxlesGarage]

Yep, that memory from my 20's is getting foggy

[@american_chevy616]

Not many video out there that gives us this info. You helped me out a lot. Thank you

[@AxlesGarage]

Glad to help

[@lafl8747]

Had a 75. They didn't have the fancy trim in them...all the bolts were visible if you looked at what you were doing. No surprise hte bolts were hard to find. I have an 85 now (CUCV) and the bolts are easy to find, lol.

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching.

[@venomg5799]

I'm so glad that my potato taught me how to do everything. I'm a 35YO female that can change tires & do a few things under the hood. I can operate a backhoe & excavator & use most power tools. I don't know where I'd be if i didn't have this knowledge. Our youth need to be taught like we were, but they're soft or something.

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for the comment.

[@kappartier]

“No the other one.” “Ooohhhhhh” “Dummies” 😂

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching.

[@colbyw917]

I’m getting some artificial wood waterproof flooring and custom putting it in the bed. It’s gonna be sweet. Already ripped the carpet out.

[@AxlesGarage]

great idea, email me some pics. We are trying to figure out what to do in the back. Thanks for watching

[@MrDprey]

I really enjoyed this video ! , god bless you and your sons 💪🏾💪🏾

[@AxlesGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks for watching.

[@bray1952mj]

I have two of my sons that can not tell which way to turn an oil change bolt because of looking at it while on your back under the car. What I did was to place a larger nut and bolt inside my tool box that they can slip a socket on, then find out which way to manipulate the ratchet to get the nut off. No more stripped drain plug bolts. Good video if I could find a K5 like that one its good to know about the top.

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching.

[@Buoyant_Thoughts]

Thos had me cracking up. Thanks for sharing!

[@AxlesGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@13strikeasnare]

Dude i love your videos lol,spare tire n todays youth is right lol....im 38 n have a 78 k5,learned a ton watching your vids...thank you sir!

[@AxlesGarage]

That is awesome!, Thanks for watching

[@strakaestrada4868]

How heavy was the top, I need to take mine off to repaint it.

[@AxlesGarage]

Probably about 200+lbs. Definitely need 2 people, easier with 3.

[@strakaestrada4868]

@@AxlesGarage Awesome thank you.

[@gypsymanjeff2184]

Yup confirmed..kids of today ..wow. But kodos to you for sticking by them ...the 13 yr old ..watch n learn was me ..smoked all the older kids by 15 they brought their rides to me to fix n to this day ..now kinda gave up on mine 5 kids but 8 grands with high hopes of a FEW getting it ..love ur pops also ..best to u n urz

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for the kind words

[@holeshot1721]

As so did most k5 owners! I remember spending hours with my father trying to take his top off same color black truck white top! It didnt come off and we called off the prying saying the same thing prior owner (silconed it) im sure if this was easier to get off these would have been a lil more popular

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@brentyuers8963]

Hahaha, I showed my 19 year old son this and said “see, you are lucky like this boy getting some old school training from dad” poor kids these days don’t get this anymore. Their feelings would be very hurt and may ruin them.

[@AxlesGarage]

You win 'Best Comment of The Week'. Thank you sir.

[@shortbedgameskreshfulloffi1826]

Thanks for the tip I just got my hands on a good k5 yesterday and wanted to take the top off but wasn’t sure how any updates on this?

[@AxlesGarage]

No updates right now, He is running a soft top. Take it off and enjoy

[@ViperMike]

My 88 k5 blazer actually has a sticker on the passenger side back panel saying that you need to remove the panel in order to access those hidden bolts.

[@AxlesGarage]

If memory serves correctly, 89-91 DOT restrictions prohibited the removal of the top, thus I would assume the absence of any sticker.

[@weldeveryday4129]

Good job wobbie

[@AxlesGarage]

Wobbie is learning. Thanks for watching.

[@ryanm3005]

Good video - and go Highlanders! How did a kid in Long Island end up with a Highlanders shirt anyways!?

[@AxlesGarage]

Because I am a Highlander, as is my oldest daughter. Sometimes a Long Islander finds the greatest place on earth. Loved my time in Radford. Years later I have family there as well. I'm there a few times every year.

[@clintonj7106]

If I take mine off, what should I cover it with if it rains?

[@brandonevans4142]

Taking the hod top off the blaza on Easta...👍

[@AxlesGarage]

Fuhgeddaboudit

[@esoteric1213]

Well...I have an 83 Jimmy and the only issue I had was the top two middle bolts won't come out :/

[@AxlesGarage]

When they rust in or the 'cage' nuts get rotted, it can be a big problem as you know.

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

I'm buying a 1984 k5 from my friend in October and I want to put the 1990 grill and lights in. I hope I can find all the parts

[@AxlesGarage]

Good luck and Thanks for watching.

[@DMD81773]

I would do the opposite i like the 84 style better

[@jeffreywillis1838]

I always thought blazers loved k great w/out the top ,but always wondered if there was a bolt on fiberglass pick up style with sliding glass window .have you ever seen any?

[@AxlesGarage]

To the best of my knowledge there is no P/u style cap made. We installed a soft top on it. Thanks for watching

[@nightprowlerch19]

What do you think about line X spray on bed liner. I'm thinking about having the top sprayed black and the interior sprayed black. On my 87 blazer. Trying to strengthen it a little and give it a little more is Omar insulation.

[@AxlesGarage]

The line-x will certainly add some sound deadening. Don't necessarily think it's necessary for the top.

[@deadfingergarage]

I saw yall put a soft top on the blazer ..was there a video made of it? Gonna go it to mine ..like to see someone else screw it up.so I dont

[@AxlesGarage]

Coming soon. Thanks for watching.

[@dustinperry3176]

I have an 84 it’s a little rusty but the tops been off for awhile and haven’t had enough people to put it back on and it’s been sitting but there’s these 2 chrome pieces that go on each side I’m not sure how they go

[@AxlesGarage]

After you put the top back on, but before you put the bolts in; those Chrome pieces will lay on each side over the fiberglass side rails. Then put the bolts in through those pieces. Thanks for watching.

[@colbyw917]

Love the video bro. (Dummies haha). I gotta 88 k5 looking for advice. If anyone is near upstate SC that’d be great. My first truck and LOVE it

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching.

[@colbyw917]

Axle's Garage Yeah man, we need more videos like this on KZbin. If u have an email I’m actually looking for advice for my 88 k5 I got few years back when I was 15.

[@AxlesGarage]

[e-mail]

[@SamSam-ih6nt]

skip to 4.50

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching.

[@jt5863]

Awesome vid. Thanks for posting this!

[@AxlesGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@gregleblond6039]

i know this is an old video, and im glad hes learning, but holy crap its like a 5 minute job...put the top on some 2x4s not the ground

[@AxlesGarage]

Yes, we have it stored indoors on 2x4's. Should have taken 5 you're right. Thanks for watching.

[@dannyherrera7099]

How does the socket look like for those star looking screws?

[@AxlesGarage]

It's called a tamper resistant Torx. It's a torx with a hole in the middle

[@bennetfox]

Every one of y'all are rocket scientists in your day jobs right?

[@AxlesGarage]

Actually I'm a retired Brain Surgeon, rockets make me dizzy. Thanks for watching.

[@venomg5799]

@@AxlesGarage 🤭

[@stevephaneuf4762]

How heavy would you say that top is? I'm about to pull mine off; but I was thinking I needed six strong guys. But if grandpa and your 13 yo is able to get in the mix... It can't be that heavy. Thx.

[@AxlesGarage]

Its got to be about 250lbs. 3 adults should be able to remove with no issues, 1-back and 1 one each side near the front. When I was a fit 22 year-old, I used to do it with just one other friend, but 3 is definitely better, it's just to bulky for 2 to handle comfortably.

[@nathanspires2600]

Steve phaneuf it’s less than 300lbs me and my gf can take mine off with no problems 😂😂

[@domeslacker]

Anyone know why they designed the top to be removable but didn’t want you to remove it?

[@AxlesGarage]

I believe sometime during the production run between 1973 and 1991, the DOT deemed it unsafe to operate the vehicle with the top removed. It was at that point GM's answer to the DOT and to be in compliance.... they started using the 'tamper' resistant bolts and hid the 2 bolts in the rear quarters.

[@domeslacker]

Axle's Garage thanks for the response! Still, nothing beats driving one of these or comparable models with the back off on a summer afternoon...actually, I’d say top off/doors off in a Wrangler beats it but I’m biased Cheers!

[@kanenyman991]

2 years later on Easter. I have a 1990 blazer with an 86 front clip

[@AxlesGarage]

Congrats. Thanks for watching.

[@colbyw917]

Hey Bo. I'm about to get a 1988 Chevy k5 blazer Silverado registered and with no working A/C for the summer, i figured shell removal would be cheaper. (5.7, 350, v8, 4x4) Thanks for the tips on removing the shell by the way. I was wondering what's the actual "term" for the weatherstripping that insulates the edges between my blazer's Fiberglass Shell and the Truck Body.

[@AxlesGarage]

Side Shell Seals and Cab Seals. They have them listed in the LMC Catalogue

[@colbyw917]

Thanks man.

[@chrispowell8438]

thanks i need mine off too

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching.

[@user-kk8gu4zb4c]

what year k5 is this?

[@paullemke5915]

Grandpa seems like good shit.

[@AxlesGarage]

Yes he is. Thanks for watching.

[@allenmead5409]

Great video. could not have done the job with out the video.

[@AxlesGarage]

Glad we could help. Thanks for watching.

[@robertpearson3109]

Hi, my name is Bobby, I own a 1990 Fullsize blazer, On your fullsize blazer, did you have the inside light on the 1/2 cap? if so, did you have to unplug it so you could remove the cap? were the wires running thru the cap? is there an access port going from the cab to the cap for the wires? Mine have been cut & removed & I need to reconnect them, can you help, please?

[@AxlesGarage]

Access port in hard top just behind drivers seat. Inside the small access cover is a harness that can be unplugged. Thanks for watching.

[@nateking263]

Hey JEARK OFF! TREAT EVERYONE BETTER OR YOU WILL SUFFER!

[@AxlesGarage]

It is our own family humor, please try to lighten up and thanks for watching.

[@armygreenfj3924]

Is the 75 Blazer the same way with the hidden bolts?

[@AxlesGarage]

I'm not sure, but you'd better take a peek in there.

[@naplesdinglebot3991]

4 guys to take the top off? Did my 79 by myself.

[@AxlesGarage]

Good for you.

[@abramstuder3989]

Would a cap like this be able to be modified to fit on a short bed k10

[@AxlesGarage]

I don't believe it would be easy

[@kennydargert2461]

Hey Axl, do you know where to "get" a hard top for a 72 K5 Blazer?

[@AxlesGarage]

You're gonna have to search Craigs List and Facebook in different areas. Good Luck

[@kennydargert2461]

@@AxlesGarage yeah i cant find one anywhere lol

[@anthonywilson33]

Hello. Great Vidoes. I wanted to ask. I have been looking everywhere and searching the internet. I cannot find the right screw size for the hard top. I have an 86 K5. From what I can see the bolts are longer for the top then the bolts for the bed rail. What is the exact measurements for both the top and bottom so I can order them? Or do you have some links you can provide of the correct bolt sizes? Thanks. Keep up the good work.

[@AxlesGarage]

If you still need this info, let me know. We are are doing some work on the K5 and will be removing top again.

[@bigoshify]

Wish I still had this truck. I'm such an asshole..

[@AxlesGarage]

I know the feeling. Wish I had my first square as well.

[@tylercaddi]

Dont yell at the old guy !!!

[@AxlesGarage]

I think he likes when we yell at him. Makes him feel young!! Thanks for Watching.

[@poopsex05]

This is today's youth... we're fucked lmao

[@AxlesGarage]

We have to do our best to teach them

[@keithmedovich6889]

Better Google it

[@AxlesGarage]

Yep LOL

[@robertcuba8987]

what is your rides 32x12.5r 15 !!!

[@AxlesGarage]

In that video they were 32x11.5x15, we have since upgraded to 33x12.5x15. Thanks for Watching.

[@ozzie1644ify]

It's too funny.... Did not watch the whole video nor did i read all the comments... missing 2 bolts..

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching.

[@nicojones5785]

Robby duh ree-tahd

[@AxlesGarage]

LOL

[@Geezy314]

Today’s youth🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@jeffreyjohnson9268]

Dude, quit calling your kid a big dummy. I mean , step back and watch this video. I think that name fits you better.

[@AxlesGarage]

The Big Dummy name is not an insult, did you ever watch Sanford & Son? Don't be so sensitive. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffreyjohnson9268]

Yeah, I watched it. But then I watched your video and trying to remove a k5 top and no where to go with your truck and frame of a left over canopy. Pot calling the kettle black. Haha

[@thorpeperkins6013]

Dude , chill out !! My dad talked to me like that too it’s all in fun , doesn’t mean anything by it , relax have fun with life

[@christiansotterley3805]

The kid owns a ryobi drill. Give him a break hes probably gay lol

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@christiansotterley3805]

you did damage it lol it's all bent

[@AxlesGarage]

Nah, it was all OK, thank goodness.