Full quarter panels

[slappyshoe]

Anybody seen these yet in person? Just saw them in the new LMC catalog and GMC Paul's has them too. Would be a godsend for us in the Rust Belt if they're any good.
Mikey

[A1971Blazer]

Originally Posted by slappyshoe

Anybody seen these yet in person? Just saw them in the new LMC catalog and GMC Paul's has them too. Would be a godsend for us in the Rust Belt if they're any good.
Mikey

These have been out for a short time
http://sokyclassics.com/product.php?skcid=1003214

Also, they have in the works, a full Blazer cab floor and cargo area repro floor.......coming soon.

[HARDCORECASH]

Anybody used Southern Kentucky Classics sheet metal yet. I am definitely interested in these bed sides to....Thanks for the help

[IronCanine]

We started fitting a set from So Ky Classics last week. Sorry for the quality of the pic. They're definitely very workable...but they cut into my tailgate budget as you can see. The girl's gonna have a St. Louis face and a Taiwan booty. They're back off again as we finalize the floor repair. I'll keep you posted and eventually start a build thread. If you decide to get them...definitely hit em up at a swap meet. I could have probably gotten a great cash deal on them at a meet last year, but I thought I was going to be able to repair what I had or come up with original repair panels.

[HARDCORECASH]

Looks good!!! So the So Ky Classic parts are made in the USA also??? That would be awesome......

[A1971Blazer]

Originally Posted by HARDCORECASH

Looks good!!! So the So Ky Classic parts are made in the USA also??? That would be awesome......

Pretty sure they are from Taiwan....I don't think there's too much sheet metal stamped in the USA any more.....especially the repro stuff.

They're about three hours away from me, so my plan is to get a shopping list and just drive over there with some cash when the time comes.

[IronCanine]

Definitely made in Taiwan.

[slappyshoe]

Thanks for the pic, they look pretty good. GMC Paul's is only an hour and a half from me, probably head over there soon with a truck and shopping list!
Mikey

[DaHos]

Originally Posted by slappyshoe

Thanks for the pic, they look pretty good. GMC Paul's is only an hour and a half from me, probably head over there soon with a truck and shopping list!
Mikey

Might want to call first........oops I mean Email first. My "Tri-Plus" fender I ordered from GMC Pauls was dropped shipped from SO KY Classics !!!! Had a pretty little gold "Made in Taiwan" sticker on it shipped in a Woodall Industries box.

Quality was not what I was hoping for in comparison to my other "Tri-Plus" fender.........

Sheet metal roulette !!!

[IronCanine]

I think Dave is right. It's kind of a crap shoot. I chased stuff locally, on Craigslist and on the board...trying really hard to stay away from reproduction sheet metal and still I ended up with a lot. It came from different suppliers: Year One, LMC, So Ky Classics, AMD among others...Everything from lower A-pillar, to cab supports, rockers, rocker boxes, floor boards, rear deck, door skins and door bottoms. Some were decent, all workable...none flawless by any means. But honestly, the bedsides were the best of the bunch. They were complete and pretty much hit the marks on my truck.

[Wasted Income]

Originally Posted by IronCanine

The girl's gonna have a St. Louis face and a Taiwan booty.

She sounds like a lot of fun.

[DEISS]

Hi all, I've been contemplating these So Ky Classic bedsides for my future K5 build, to anyone with the knowledge, how does the thickness of the steel compare with our original sheet metal?

[jjzepplin]

I think I will buy my self some for Christmas. I hope they fit well. Mine are smashed so it can't be any worse.
Besides- I think the "Taiwan Booty" comment may have sold me on them.LOL

[396ci]

i purchased a set through ece but have not put them on. took them out of the box to inspect and they look nice.

what i like is that they have the stamped door jamb already there so the install looks pretty simple. bad side is you have to buy in pairs which was ok for me because i needed both anyway. for the price of 2 shortbed fleetside panels + the labor to cut , fit, and install, i would by the blazer sides.

[Moreyel]

I bought a 62 Chev PU with a complete, fairly rust free cab with doors and bed just to have original metal to repair the floors and rockers on my 72 Blazer.

I've read from so many people here that dont like the Taiwanese crap that I decided to do it this way.

By the time I'm finished removing the cab, flipping it, cutting out wht I need and doing all that's necessary to fix mine, I may regret not having just bought the Asian stuff!

I do have to say I probably wouldnt be doing all this if it wasnt for this sight and all of you.

[da-burb]

For anybody in the MID-WEST, MN, ND, SD, WI, IA, IL, NE I keep the Blazer bedsides in stock as well as many other 67-72 parts. I can also drop ship from Kentucky. The announcement for the new Blazer panels came out last week. I will have these on my next order as well. Kevin at Bowtie Truck Stop.

[jjzepplin]

Is that a wood floor in a Blazer Bed?

[da-burb]

That is a wood bed floor in a Jimmy. Frank had the bed wood kit left over from a SB/FS that was sold before completion. He loved the fit and quality of the new bedsides and I have to say I love the look of his Jimmy. This should be the link to my FB album on this project. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...4119777&type=3

[Wasted Income]

Originally Posted by da-burb

For anybody in the MID-WEST, MN, ND, SD, WI, IA, IL, NE I keep the Blazer bedsides in stock as well as many other 67-72 parts. I can also drop ship from Kentucky. The announcement for the new Blazer panels came out last week. I will have these on my next order as well. Kevin at Bowtie Truck Stop.

That is awesome!! I love it! Glad that having these parts available will help save more 1st gens from the crusher.