71' K5 - Rear Qtr Panel

[newBlood]

I understand what I am trying to accomplish is somewhat sacrilegious to many members of the chevy rebuild community. But the ultimate goal for me is to get my 1971 K5 Blazer inspected and on the road by mid/late April so I can enjoy it before my first child is born in July.

Personally I do not have time to do the rehab on my own. So I am having a local auto body shop do it for me. They are very good at what they do. But they are very expensive (labor). So I am attempting to make this as easy as possible for them so the rehab goes quick, thus less labor hours.

They are doing almost the entire drivers side. Front Qtr Panel, full rocker rebuild, floor pan, door, complete rear panel, and probably both wheel wells on that side too. To make it easy on them, I purchased almost all the parts from a dealer/manufacturer (I know, probably sacrilegious). BUT, I was unable to purchase the complete rear panel (6' long). The dealer said they didnt make it for the K5... The one that they sell only fits the truck not the K5.

SO MY QUESTION IS: Is there a dealer/manufacturer that makes the full complete rear 6' panel? Or another question is, Does the rear panel that fits the truck so similar that it can easily be fabricated to fit the K5?

They lady at the dealer told me she didnt think so but I should ask my forum about it.

I really appreciate the insight.

- Matt