Loved it when grandpa came in talking about he should have a tool box in his own truck
@AxlesGarage5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@thejennyv3 жыл бұрын
"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.
@AxlesGarage3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! Thanks for Watching>
@darrinthompson36775 жыл бұрын
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
@AxlesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. We really appreciate those comments.
@ucandoitwithme6 жыл бұрын
6 minutes in they actually provide location of bolts. Glad the video was made.
@AxlesGarage6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@Fennecfoxlover42 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@livyjumper24704 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@AxlesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Glad to help, Thanks for watching.
@randyjohnson40075 жыл бұрын
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.
@AxlesGarage5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@WakeMarine3 ай бұрын
My 87 has the same thing going on. Your video helped a lot. Thank you.
@billymingo8663 жыл бұрын
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
@AxlesGarage3 жыл бұрын
You got me laughing too
@roycelane83184 жыл бұрын
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.
@AxlesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Gregg @Royce Lane ,,, Thank you so much for the kind words. You made my day. Thanks for watching
@420outlaw77 жыл бұрын
Calling them big dumbies look at you lol
@AxlesGarage7 жыл бұрын
Yep, sometimes we are all Big Dummies:)
@crapseven5 жыл бұрын
Good old east coast ball busting. I miss that shit.
@Aint1S3 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@Aint1S3 жыл бұрын
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.
@patrioticanarchist9913 жыл бұрын
Just got an old k5...very useful info... Thanks
@AxlesGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, we have many K5 videos, and the project is ongoing.
@jorge2004 Жыл бұрын
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
@crapseven5 жыл бұрын
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.
@AxlesGarage5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@HopeOverLandandSea7 жыл бұрын
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.
@AxlesGarage7 жыл бұрын
We love the exhaust so far. Consider adding an H-pipe to even out the pulses.
@kasirusso90444 жыл бұрын
The blazer is beautiful I want one someday.
@AxlesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@RedBanksClassics6 жыл бұрын
Nice video, you guys father/son relationship reminds me of my old man and myself lol. Thanks again
@AxlesGarage6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@Aint1S3 жыл бұрын
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...
@AxlesGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, he really loves his K5
@aaronmartinez50427 жыл бұрын
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..
@AxlesGarage7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and enjoy that topless driving.
@bailydekker93777 жыл бұрын
Just bought myself a blazer, super excited to do this.
@AxlesGarage7 жыл бұрын
Good Luck with your new ride!!!!!!!
@bailydekker93777 жыл бұрын
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.
@AxlesGarage7 жыл бұрын
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
@shemailgoondall95314 жыл бұрын
DUMMIES! HAHA. the question you asked about how to remove a spare tire, it belongs in high school test
@AxlesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@Spz717 жыл бұрын
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..👌👌👌
@AxlesGarage7 жыл бұрын
Yep, that memory from my 20's is getting foggy
@american_chevy6162 жыл бұрын
Not many video out there that gives us this info. You helped me out a lot. Thank you
@AxlesGarage2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@lafl87477 жыл бұрын
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.
@AxlesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@venomg57993 жыл бұрын
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.
@AxlesGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment.
@kappartier5 жыл бұрын
“No the other one.” “Ooohhhhhh” “Dummies” 😂
@AxlesGarage5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@colbyw9175 жыл бұрын
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.
@AxlesGarage5 жыл бұрын
great idea, email me some pics. We are trying to figure out what to do in the back. Thanks for watching
@MrDprey4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video ! , god bless you and your sons 💪🏾💪🏾
@AxlesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks for watching.
@bray1952mj5 жыл бұрын
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.
@AxlesGarage5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@Buoyant_Thoughts4 жыл бұрын
Thos had me cracking up. Thanks for sharing!
@AxlesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@13strikeasnare4 жыл бұрын
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!
@AxlesGarage4 жыл бұрын
That is awesome!, Thanks for watching
@strakaestrada48684 жыл бұрын
How heavy was the top, I need to take mine off to repaint it.
@AxlesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Probably about 200+lbs. Definitely need 2 people, easier with 3.
@strakaestrada48684 жыл бұрын
@@AxlesGarage Awesome thank you.
@gypsymanjeff21846 жыл бұрын
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
@AxlesGarage6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words
@holeshot17213 жыл бұрын
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
@AxlesGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@brentyuers8963 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
You win 'Best Comment of The Week'. Thank you sir.
@shortbedgameskreshfulloffi18264 жыл бұрын
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?
@AxlesGarage4 жыл бұрын
No updates right now, He is running a soft top. Take it off and enjoy
@ViperMike Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
If memory serves correctly, 89-91 DOT restrictions prohibited the removal of the top, thus I would assume the absence of any sticker.
@weldeveryday41296 жыл бұрын
Good job wobbie
@AxlesGarage6 жыл бұрын
Wobbie is learning. Thanks for watching.
@ryanm30052 жыл бұрын
Good video - and go Highlanders! How did a kid in Long Island end up with a Highlanders shirt anyways!?
@AxlesGarage2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
If I take mine off, what should I cover it with if it rains?
@brandonevans41423 жыл бұрын
Taking the hod top off the blaza on Easta...👍
@AxlesGarage3 жыл бұрын
Fuhgeddaboudit
@esoteric12137 жыл бұрын
Well...I have an 83 Jimmy and the only issue I had was the top two middle bolts won't come out :/
@AxlesGarage7 жыл бұрын
When they rust in or the 'cage' nuts get rotted, it can be a big problem as you know.
@punkinsgarageandpaint82996 жыл бұрын
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
@AxlesGarage6 жыл бұрын
Good luck and Thanks for watching.
@DMD817735 жыл бұрын
I would do the opposite i like the 84 style better
@jeffreywillis18386 жыл бұрын
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?
@AxlesGarage6 жыл бұрын
To the best of my knowledge there is no P/u style cap made. We installed a soft top on it. Thanks for watching
@nightprowlerch192 жыл бұрын
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.
@AxlesGarage2 жыл бұрын
The line-x will certainly add some sound deadening. Don't necessarily think it's necessary for the top.
@deadfingergarage5 жыл бұрын
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
@AxlesGarage5 жыл бұрын
Coming soon. Thanks for watching.
@dustinperry31766 жыл бұрын
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
@AxlesGarage6 жыл бұрын
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.
@colbyw9175 жыл бұрын
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
@AxlesGarage5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@colbyw9175 жыл бұрын
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.
@AxlesGarage5 жыл бұрын
rm@axlesgarage.com
@SamSam-ih6nt5 жыл бұрын
skip to 4.50
@AxlesGarage5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@jt58635 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid. Thanks for posting this!
@AxlesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@gregleblond60395 жыл бұрын
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
@AxlesGarage5 жыл бұрын
Yes, we have it stored indoors on 2x4's. Should have taken 5 you're right. Thanks for watching.
@dannyherrera70992 жыл бұрын
How does the socket look like for those star looking screws?
@AxlesGarage2 жыл бұрын
It's called a tamper resistant Torx. It's a torx with a hole in the middle
@bennetfox5 жыл бұрын
Every one of y'all are rocket scientists in your day jobs right?
@AxlesGarage5 жыл бұрын
Actually I'm a retired Brain Surgeon, rockets make me dizzy. Thanks for watching.
@venomg57993 жыл бұрын
@@AxlesGarage 🤭
@stevephaneuf47627 жыл бұрын
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.
@AxlesGarage7 жыл бұрын
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.
@nathanspires26005 жыл бұрын
Steve phaneuf it’s less than 300lbs me and my gf can take mine off with no problems 😂😂
@domeslacker4 жыл бұрын
Anyone know why they designed the top to be removable but didn’t want you to remove it?
@AxlesGarage4 жыл бұрын
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.
@domeslacker4 жыл бұрын
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!
@kanenyman9915 жыл бұрын
2 years later on Easter. I have a 1990 blazer with an 86 front clip
@AxlesGarage5 жыл бұрын
Congrats. Thanks for watching.
@colbyw9177 жыл бұрын
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.
@AxlesGarage7 жыл бұрын
Side Shell Seals and Cab Seals. They have them listed in the LMC Catalogue
@colbyw9177 жыл бұрын
Thanks man.
@chrispowell84387 жыл бұрын
thanks i need mine off too
@AxlesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@user-kk8gu4zb4c Жыл бұрын
what year k5 is this?
@paullemke59156 жыл бұрын
Grandpa seems like good shit.
@AxlesGarage5 жыл бұрын
Yes he is. Thanks for watching.
@allenmead54096 жыл бұрын
Great video. could not have done the job with out the video.
@AxlesGarage5 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help. Thanks for watching.
@robertpearson31095 жыл бұрын
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?
@AxlesGarage5 жыл бұрын
Access port in hard top just behind drivers seat. Inside the small access cover is a harness that can be unplugged. Thanks for watching.
@nateking2635 жыл бұрын
Hey JEARK OFF! TREAT EVERYONE BETTER OR YOU WILL SUFFER!
@AxlesGarage5 жыл бұрын
It is our own family humor, please try to lighten up and thanks for watching.
@armygreenfj3924 Жыл бұрын
Is the 75 Blazer the same way with the hidden bolts?
@AxlesGarage Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure, but you'd better take a peek in there.
@naplesdinglebot39913 жыл бұрын
4 guys to take the top off? Did my 79 by myself.
@AxlesGarage3 жыл бұрын
Good for you.
@abramstuder39892 жыл бұрын
Would a cap like this be able to be modified to fit on a short bed k10
@AxlesGarage2 жыл бұрын
I don't believe it would be easy
@kennydargert24613 жыл бұрын
Hey Axl, do you know where to "get" a hard top for a 72 K5 Blazer?
@AxlesGarage3 жыл бұрын
You're gonna have to search Craigs List and Facebook in different areas. Good Luck
@kennydargert24613 жыл бұрын
@@AxlesGarage yeah i cant find one anywhere lol
@anthonywilson335 жыл бұрын
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.
@AxlesGarage4 жыл бұрын
If you still need this info, let me know. We are are doing some work on the K5 and will be removing top again.
@bigoshify6 жыл бұрын
Wish I still had this truck. I'm such an asshole..
@AxlesGarage6 жыл бұрын
I know the feeling. Wish I had my first square as well.
@tylercaddi6 жыл бұрын
Dont yell at the old guy !!!
@AxlesGarage6 жыл бұрын
I think he likes when we yell at him. Makes him feel young!! Thanks for Watching.
@poopsex05 Жыл бұрын
This is today's youth... we're fucked lmao
@AxlesGarage Жыл бұрын
We have to do our best to teach them
@keithmedovich68894 жыл бұрын
Better Google it
@AxlesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Yep LOL
@robertcuba89876 жыл бұрын
what is your rides 32x12.5r 15 !!!
@AxlesGarage6 жыл бұрын
In that video they were 32x11.5x15, we have since upgraded to 33x12.5x15. Thanks for Watching.
@ozzie1644ify7 жыл бұрын
It's too funny.... Did not watch the whole video nor did i read all the comments... missing 2 bolts..
@AxlesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@nicojones57855 жыл бұрын
Robby duh ree-tahd
@AxlesGarage5 жыл бұрын
LOL
@Geezy3143 жыл бұрын
Today’s youth🤣🤣🤣🤣
@AxlesGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@jeffreyjohnson92685 жыл бұрын
Dude, quit calling your kid a big dummy. I mean , step back and watch this video. I think that name fits you better.
@AxlesGarage5 жыл бұрын
The Big Dummy name is not an insult, did you ever watch Sanford & Son? Don't be so sensitive. Thanks for watching.
@jeffreyjohnson92685 жыл бұрын
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
@thorpeperkins60133 жыл бұрын
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
@christiansotterley38056 жыл бұрын
The kid owns a ryobi drill. Give him a break hes probably gay lol