shortbed grafted onto blazer tub idea

[ckato4477]

So, i think blazers look a little goofy with the shorter wheelbase when lifted with bigger tires. My solution is to graft a shortbed onto the blazer tub for about 6" more wheelbase.

My question is how different the bed mounts on a shortbed frame are from the "bed" part of the blazer are. I'm having trouble finding frame dimensions for a shortbed frame.
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[70-K5]

That's a lot of work cutting the frame in half and adding 6", then adding sheetmetal to the bed too.

Instead why don't you get a windshield frame from a K5 and cut the cab off a short bed pickup then fill the seam between the bed and the cab. That's just as crazy an idea but either way you're going to be doing a wholey ton or work!

[fast eddie1968]

I had thought about doing this !If you do it take lots of picks please.

[ckato4477]

Originally Posted by 70-K5

That's a lot of work cutting the frame in half and adding 6", then adding sheetmetal to the bed too.

Instead why don't you get a windshield frame from a K5 and cut the cab off a short bed pickup then fill the seam between the bed and the cab. That's just as crazy an idea but either way you're going to be doing a wholey ton or work!

I disagree, the frame work would litterally take me about an hour and a half if all it took was chopping the frame before the front spring perch and adding 6". I already have the frame stripped and i'm getting ready to box it. Adding the 6" wouldn't be a problem.

the question was pertaining to the body mounts and bed mounts....are they the same or not? if not, then where do i need to stretch the frame?

[ckato4477]

well i got started, heres a couple pics. check out my build thread if you want to see this one through all the way:

[JayDubBlazer]

Go for it.
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[Ol Blue K20]

subscribed and watching, you may be on to something here

[ckato4477]

Here's a link to my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589951
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