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DARIO1 · 11-27-2011, 09:13 AM

My dimensions are 65 1/2 to both the front and the rear pillars, inside measurement. It may be too late but once you do take/have the measurements tack weld brace bars from front cab to pillars and rear brace bars across gate opening to maintain the measurement you have. this will ensure the body does not flex/settle and while you are welding it all together and it willl not change the dimensions. This needs to be done (now) after you replace the bed portion and loosely bolt it up to the new fenders. I guess another question would be is it off the frame or on the frame? Let me know how it goes and try to post some pictures of where you are at in the build as it may help a little. Good luck.

11-27-2011, 09:13 AM	#2
DARIO1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: FL GA line Posts: 161	Re: 72 blazer measurements My dimensions are 65 1/2 to both the front and the rear pillars, inside measurement. It may be too late but once you do take/have the measurements tack weld brace bars from front cab to pillars and rear brace bars across gate opening to maintain the measurement you have. this will ensure the body does not flex/settle and while you are welding it all together and it willl not change the dimensions. This needs to be done (now) after you replace the bed portion and loosely bolt it up to the new fenders. I guess another question would be is it off the frame or on the frame? Let me know how it goes and try to post some pictures of where you are at in the build as it may help a little. Good luck.