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1tonblaze · 03-13-2007, 06:17 PM

ok i got a very good used short bed fleet side bedside for a very cheep price . i have been told that you can take one of these bed sides and cut it down to make a 1/4 panel for a blazer . i was wondering if anyone has any pics or tips to do this . i have a pretty good idea how to do it but i was wondering what every one else has done and how it worked out for them . i am not afraid of doing to much work becuase i want it to look good and to hold up just building a very nice truck to drive around in .

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-13-2007, 09:42 PM

I haven't done it, but like you said it can be done, ttt for ya

onetonk5 · 03-14-2007, 06:18 PM

I bought a set of lifts springs from a guy that had replaced one of his bedsides with a shortbed panel.....looked killer to me....no idea how he dealt with the b pillar area.

1tonblaze · 03-14-2007, 09:01 PM

yeah that is what i am wondering about is the b pillar area . just by looking at it i got a good idea i am just wondering how some one else has done this.

Huck · 03-16-2007, 08:58 PM

The B pillar would be a killer unless you can salvage the original and weld it into the new bedside. I watched a body shop to outer skin replacement on some cars and instead of doing the whole section including the wrap around the b pillar, they cut it about 1" shy and welded it there. They explained that it is much easier and stronger to do it that way--easier to hide the welded seam---never thought about it till I saw it done and they are right!!

Rokcrln · 03-17-2007, 02:28 AM

As mentioned above cut your old panel about 1 1/2" from the door edge. Then what I would do is drill out all the spot welds from your old outer skin and remove it leaving the inner structure on the vehical. Then do the same for the truck SWB side. This will give you a good point to start for your alignment. Make sure the new panel over laps the door opening then take a .035" cut off wheel and slice right up the over lap thru both panels leaving a perfect gap for welding it up. Then spot weld it back into place and you are ready for filler and paint.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

1tonblaze · 03-17-2007, 09:51 AM

ok that seems easy enough . i just was gettin ideas on the way everyone else has done it

**Nobby** · 03-26-2007, 10:00 PM

here's what I did and it worked great but I don't have a final pic.

**jaros44sr** · 03-27-2007, 05:55 AM

Nice work Nobby, any pics of it when finished? I don't think I could take mine that far apart. How come it has a low hump over the trans. or did you put that in. You are talented!! J.

Rokcrln · 03-27-2007, 07:11 AM

Nobby~ Looks good, the only thing I plan on doing different is taking the panel all the way over the top so to avoid the top weld seam you are going to have since you can't get in their to work the welds. I assume you did it this way because you needed your top on to keep the floor section from moving?
Yes we want more pic's!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**jaros44sr** · 03-27-2007, 05:18 PM

Hey Kevin, What do you mean work the welds, hammer and dolly? D@mn, I knew I forgot something, if this what your saying. J.

**Nobby** · 03-27-2007, 07:58 PM

I'll get some pics soon,I'm to busy at work to get by the shop.Kevin,my metal work looks like Ray Charles did it compared to what you are able to do.It really started out as an experiment and ended up coming out nice. I crimped the panel in on the body and out on the panel,then punched holes in the panel and got to welding.

**Nobby** · 03-27-2007, 08:05 PM

Hey Jaros44,The floor was shot and I'm putting this body on a 2-wheel drive frame so I'm welding in a good truck floor I had.

**jaros44sr** · 03-28-2007, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nobby

Hey Jaros44,The floor was shot and I'm putting this body on a 2-wheel drive frame so I'm welding in a good truck floor I had.

Thanks for explainin', that makes sense. Nice idea on the flange, that should be nice and strong. Easy to work with, as well.... J.

Big J · 03-28-2007, 02:48 PM

Thats what I'm needing to do..... Can't wait to see more progress pics....

1tonblaze · 03-28-2007, 06:10 PM

ok that pic helps out alot give me a good idea where to start

03-13-2007, 06:17 PM	#1
1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	blazer 1/4 panel questions ok i got a very good used short bed fleet side bedside for a very cheep price . i have been told that you can take one of these bed sides and cut it down to make a 1/4 panel for a blazer . i was wondering if anyone has any pics or tips to do this . i have a pretty good idea how to do it but i was wondering what every one else has done and how it worked out for them . i am not afraid of doing to much work becuase i want it to look good and to hold up just building a very nice truck to drive around in . __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .

03-13-2007, 09:42 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: blazer 1/4 panel questions I haven't done it, but like you said it can be done, ttt for ya __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-14-2007, 06:18 PM	#3
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: blazer 1/4 panel questions I bought a set of lifts springs from a guy that had replaced one of his bedsides with a shortbed panel.....looked killer to me....no idea how he dealt with the b pillar area. __________________ If I dont do it....somebody else will.

03-14-2007, 09:01 PM	#4
1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	Re: blazer 1/4 panel questions yeah that is what i am wondering about is the b pillar area . just by looking at it i got a good idea i am just wondering how some one else has done this. __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .

03-16-2007, 08:58 PM	#5
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: blazer 1/4 panel questions The B pillar would be a killer unless you can salvage the original and weld it into the new bedside. I watched a body shop to outer skin replacement on some cars and instead of doing the whole section including the wrap around the b pillar, they cut it about 1" shy and welded it there. They explained that it is much easier and stronger to do it that way--easier to hide the welded seam---never thought about it till I saw it done and they are right!!

03-17-2007, 02:28 AM	#6
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: blazer 1/4 panel questions As mentioned above cut your old panel about 1 1/2" from the door edge. Then what I would do is drill out all the spot welds from your old outer skin and remove it leaving the inner structure on the vehical. Then do the same for the truck SWB side. This will give you a good point to start for your alignment. Make sure the new panel over laps the door opening then take a .035" cut off wheel and slice right up the over lap thru both panels leaving a perfect gap for welding it up. Then spot weld it back into place and you are ready for filler and paint. Kevin LFD Inc.

03-17-2007, 09:51 AM	#7
1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	Re: blazer 1/4 panel questions ok that seems easy enough . i just was gettin ideas on the way everyone else has done it __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .

03-26-2007, 10:00 PM	#8
Nobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St. Amant Louisiana Posts: 840	Re: blazer 1/4 panel questions here's what I did and it worked great but I don't have a final pic. Attached Images

03-27-2007, 05:55 AM	#9
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: blazer 1/4 panel questions Nice work Nobby, any pics of it when finished? I don't think I could take mine that far apart. How come it has a low hump over the trans. or did you put that in. You are talented!! J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 03-27-2007 at 06:01 AM.

03-27-2007, 07:11 AM	#10
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: blazer 1/4 panel questions Nobby~ Looks good, the only thing I plan on doing different is taking the panel all the way over the top so to avoid the top weld seam you are going to have since you can't get in their to work the welds. I assume you did it this way because you needed your top on to keep the floor section from moving? Yes we want more pic's! Kevin LFD Inc.

03-27-2007, 05:18 PM	#11
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: blazer 1/4 panel questions Hey Kevin, What do you mean work the welds, hammer and dolly? D@mn, I knew I forgot something, if this what your saying. J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

03-27-2007, 07:58 PM	#12
Nobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St. Amant Louisiana Posts: 840	Re: blazer 1/4 panel questions I'll get some pics soon,I'm to busy at work to get by the shop.Kevin,my metal work looks like Ray Charles did it compared to what you are able to do.It really started out as an experiment and ended up coming out nice. I crimped the panel in on the body and out on the panel,then punched holes in the panel and got to welding.

03-27-2007, 08:05 PM	#13
Nobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St. Amant Louisiana Posts: 840	Re: blazer 1/4 panel questions Hey Jaros44,The floor was shot and I'm putting this body on a 2-wheel drive frame so I'm welding in a good truck floor I had.

03-28-2007, 02:48 PM	#15
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: blazer 1/4 panel questions Thats what I'm needing to do..... Can't wait to see more progress pics.... __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

03-28-2007, 06:10 PM	#16
1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	Re: blazer 1/4 panel questions ok that pic helps out alot give me a good idea where to start __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .



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