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R 78 PROJECT · 08-23-2004, 10:28 AM

Body/tub Info.... Here soon I'll need to get a tub but 1st the frames getting refreshed have a total front clip,my question is how much can I expect to spend for a tub in descent shape i.e. normal rust with good winshield frame.this will help me narrow down my search and any help locating a good tub also would be helpful.
does any one have pics of things to watch out for and or key hidden rot spots thanks....Lewis

Huskerboy2 · 08-23-2004, 11:24 AM

I think VTBlazer has a rust free tub for sale, but he's in Vermont. The places to watch for would be windshield frame, rocker boxes, rocker panels, floor, kick panel, etc. With the exception of the window frame, everything else, including rocker boxes, are now made as replacement panels.

As far as finding a tub, there aren't a lot of them running around. I think there are even a couple of guys on this board who have made one from a pickup box and the front portion of a pickup cab.

meathead95 · 08-30-2004, 01:38 PM

their where 2 0n ebay a month ago one in tx and one in az they both had front end damage but could have been used for a good tub only just keep an eye on ebay youll find one they both sold for a few hundred

Huck · 08-31-2004, 08:01 AM

the tub is the key to blazer survival. Key areas ==windhield frame, firewall, floor, inner and outer rockers, rear floor especially back on the end, and the front lower edge of the rear quarters. You are much better off spending a little more money and traveling if necessary to get an original rust free tub then a patched one. Patched right they are fine but most are done by guys who know a little and try a lot but are not expert on how to do this. Outer rockers are the least of the problem. Inners/floor and and rear quarters are very common. Windshield surround frame is almost the kiss of death!
Huck

orangeuavol · 08-31-2004, 11:37 AM

LUVS2XLR8 has one for cheap. For the price it would be worth the repairs.

08-23-2004, 10:28 AM	#1
R 78 PROJECT <<< R 67 PROJECT Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: FortWorth Tx. Posts: 767	Body/tub Info.... Body/tub Info.... Here soon I'll need to get a tub but 1st the frames getting refreshed have a total front clip,my question is how much can I expect to spend for a tub in descent shape i.e. normal rust with good winshield frame.this will help me narrow down my search and any help locating a good tub also would be helpful. does any one have pics of things to watch out for and or key hidden rot spots thanks....Lewis __________________ NEW BABY!!! '67 STEPSIDE FRAME OFF PROJECT bullstowin40@sbcglobal.net -92 2wd burb 225k dailey driver -98 nissan quest the wifes -67 C-10 stepside my toy Last edited by R 78 PROJECT; 08-23-2004 at 10:42 AM.

08-23-2004, 11:24 AM	#2
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	I think VTBlazer has a rust free tub for sale, but he's in Vermont. The places to watch for would be windshield frame, rocker boxes, rocker panels, floor, kick panel, etc. With the exception of the window frame, everything else, including rocker boxes, are now made as replacement panels. As far as finding a tub, there aren't a lot of them running around. I think there are even a couple of guys on this board who have made one from a pickup box and the front portion of a pickup cab. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

08-30-2004, 01:38 PM	#3
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	their where 2 0n ebay a month ago one in tx and one in az they both had front end damage but could have been used for a good tub only just keep an eye on ebay youll find one they both sold for a few hundred __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

08-31-2004, 11:37 AM	#5
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 724	LUVS2XLR8 has one for cheap. For the price it would be worth the repairs. __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

08-31-2004, 08:01 AM	#4
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	the tub is the key to blazer survival. Key areas ==windhield frame, firewall, floor, inner and outer rockers, rear floor especially back on the end, and the front lower edge of the rear quarters. You are much better off spending a little more money and traveling if necessary to get an original rust free tub then a patched one. Patched right they are fine but most are done by guys who know a little and try a lot but are not expert on how to do this. Outer rockers are the least of the problem. Inners/floor and and rear quarters are very common. Windshield surround frame is almost the kiss of death! Huck



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