Truck short bed same as Blazer? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NJKelly · 08-31-2018, 11:03 AM

Found someone selling a complete disassembled short bed from the 67 to 72. Inner fenders quarter panels tailgate and truck bed. Are these parts interchangeable with the first gen Blazer, or could they be cut down to make it so? I know the tailgate and probably the inner Fender Wells would be interchangeable I'm wondering about the other parts.

82sdale · 08-31-2018, 11:27 AM

67 fenders/inner fenders wont fit 69-72 unless you change everything...fenders hood core support etc

tail gate will

mgkgmc · 08-31-2018, 11:28 AM

Blazer is shorter than a C10 but you can use cuts from the C10 bed to make it work. I'm sure others will chime in.

82sdale · 08-31-2018, 11:29 AM

my bad...i misread your post...thought you were talking about the front fenders

NJKelly · 08-31-2018, 11:35 AM

So you would cut the quarters where it meets the doors the back end you leave as those two would be the same?

**1970cstblazer** · 09-01-2018, 07:52 AM

Another difference are the bed pockets that a truck bedside will have, and a Blazer will not. I just replaced the bedside on my Blazer with the new repro Woodall part, and everything lined right up with no elongating bolt holes. Modifying a short bed bedside is doable, but a fair amount of metalworking skills are needed.

NJKelly · 09-01-2018, 05:49 PM

Never heard of woodall, how's the quality? I've heard the repop stuff is pretty tinny, if you stand on the tailgate you will bend it.

**1970cstblazer** · 09-02-2018, 07:27 AM

The reproduction Blazer bedside is currently manufactured by only them. Woodall is solely a wholesaler, so if you see a new repro Blazer bedside, then they made it. Some have had reported fitment issues. Mine was spot on-far, far better than the smashed and rusted POS that was on it!

As for the tailgates, there are several manufacturers of them. Some are pure trash, some are OK. With that said, I opted for a mint used original just to ensure quality and fit.

NJKelly · 09-02-2018, 11:58 AM

Good to know, thanks

08-31-2018, 11:03 AM	#1
NJKelly Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 379	Truck short bed same as Blazer? Found someone selling a complete disassembled short bed from the 67 to 72. Inner fenders quarter panels tailgate and truck bed. Are these parts interchangeable with the first gen Blazer, or could they be cut down to make it so? I know the tailgate and probably the inner Fender Wells would be interchangeable I'm wondering about the other parts.

08-31-2018, 11:27 AM	#2
82sdale Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: houston tx Posts: 17	Re: Truck short bed same as Blazer? 67 fenders/inner fenders wont fit 69-72 unless you change everything...fenders hood core support etc tail gate will

08-31-2018, 11:28 AM	#3
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,354	Re: Truck short bed same as Blazer? Blazer is shorter than a C10 but you can use cuts from the C10 bed to make it work. I'm sure others will chime in. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 stepside 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 2004 Chevy Colorado 1989 Swb Silverado 1972 Aj's Stormer

08-31-2018, 11:29 AM	#4
82sdale Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: houston tx Posts: 17	Re: Truck short bed same as Blazer? my bad...i misread your post...thought you were talking about the front fenders

08-31-2018, 11:35 AM	#5
NJKelly Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 379	Re: Truck short bed same as Blazer? So you would cut the quarters where it meets the doors the back end you leave as those two would be the same?

09-01-2018, 07:52 AM	#6
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,832	Re: Truck short bed same as Blazer? Another difference are the bed pockets that a truck bedside will have, and a Blazer will not. I just replaced the bedside on my Blazer with the new repro Woodall part, and everything lined right up with no elongating bolt holes. Modifying a short bed bedside is doable, but a fair amount of metalworking skills are needed. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

09-01-2018, 05:49 PM	#7
NJKelly Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 379	Re: Truck short bed same as Blazer? Never heard of woodall, how's the quality? I've heard the repop stuff is pretty tinny, if you stand on the tailgate you will bend it.

09-02-2018, 07:27 AM	#8
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,832	Re: Truck short bed same as Blazer? The reproduction Blazer bedside is currently manufactured by only them. Woodall is solely a wholesaler, so if you see a new repro Blazer bedside, then they made it. Some have had reported fitment issues. Mine was spot on-far, far better than the smashed and rusted POS that was on it! As for the tailgates, there are several manufacturers of them. Some are pure trash, some are OK. With that said, I opted for a mint used original just to ensure quality and fit. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

09-02-2018, 11:58 AM	#9
NJKelly Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 379	Re: Truck short bed same as Blazer? Good to know, thanks



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