SWB bedsides or patch panels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hchconst1@aol.com · 09-21-2003, 06:24 PM

I'm trying to decide which will work/look better for restoring, using swb sides ( I have a decent pair ) or patch panels for the blazer bedsides? Any opinions, pics or sites for this conversion/repair would be welcomed.
Thanks,
Harry

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-21-2003, 06:38 PM

Some one on here used bed side's to fix there blazer and it looked pretty damn good when they were done. I think it was nubomb????

*Gee_Emm* · 09-21-2003, 07:06 PM

I don't think I would want to use bedsides. I was planning that as my only option until I found some blazer sides. Looking now at all of the inner structure and how they are different then truck bedsides at the front of the bed I am VERY glad I didnt have to go through that.

How bad is the exsisting metal?

chiphayes · 09-21-2003, 08:47 PM

i am currently putting sb bedsides on my 71,got the right sice done,i just came back about 1/4 in. from the door jamb,cut it off ,measured from the rear stake pocket for length,butt welded,and it looks great.i will admit , blazer bedsides would have been much easier,but were impossible to find.or completely outragious.if i found some.for the money,ive got in mine they look great and you cant tell,inside or out

hchconst1@aol.com · 09-21-2003, 09:01 PM

It's the lower bedsides L & R in front & behind the rear wheels, below the mouldings. I have patch panels, but also have a pair of SWB sides. I'm not trying to cut any corners on the resto, just haven't been able to find any nice blazer sides or full tub near me in NJ. Any nice blazer sides or tub for sale near NJ ?

NuBomb · 09-21-2003, 09:45 PM

Ya that was me. I got a LWB bed for $300 and made two large patch panesl for both sides. I had professional friend help, but it was basically like chiphayes did his. I've got some pics if needed.

hchconst1@aol.com · 09-21-2003, 10:15 PM

NuBomb,
Could you email some pics of the blazer bedside work to me at hchconst@medfordstation.com ?
Thanks,
Harry

Paul72 · 09-21-2003, 10:27 PM

I'd be interested in seeing those pics too.

09-21-2003, 06:24 PM	#1
hchconst1@aol.com Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Browns Mills, NJ USA Posts: 101	SWB bedsides or patch panels? I'm trying to decide which will work/look better for restoring, using swb sides ( I have a decent pair ) or patch panels for the blazer bedsides? Any opinions, pics or sites for this conversion/repair would be welcomed. Thanks, Harry __________________ 6T727T2

09-21-2003, 06:38 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Some one on here used bed side's to fix there blazer and it looked pretty damn good when they were done. I think it was nubomb???? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-21-2003, 09:01 PM	#5
hchconst1@aol.com Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Browns Mills, NJ USA Posts: 101	It's the lower bedsides L & R in front & behind the rear wheels, below the mouldings. I have patch panels, but also have a pair of SWB sides. I'm not trying to cut any corners on the resto, just haven't been able to find any nice blazer sides or full tub near me in NJ. Any nice blazer sides or tub for sale near NJ ? __________________ 6T727T2

09-21-2003, 09:45 PM	#6
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Ya that was me. I got a LWB bed for $300 and made two large patch panesl for both sides. I had professional friend help, but it was basically like chiphayes did his. I've got some pics if needed. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

09-21-2003, 10:15 PM	#7
hchconst1@aol.com Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Browns Mills, NJ USA Posts: 101	blazer bedside pics NuBomb, Could you email some pics of the blazer bedside work to me at hchconst@medfordstation.com ? Thanks, Harry __________________ 6T727T2

09-21-2003, 07:06 PM	#3
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	I don't think I would want to use bedsides. I was planning that as my only option until I found some blazer sides. Looking now at all of the inner structure and how they are different then truck bedsides at the front of the bed I am VERY glad I didnt have to go through that. How bad is the exsisting metal?

09-21-2003, 08:47 PM	#4
chiphayes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: indiana Posts: 186	i am currently putting sb bedsides on my 71,got the right sice done,i just came back about 1/4 in. from the door jamb,cut it off ,measured from the rear stake pocket for length,butt welded,and it looks great.i will admit , blazer bedsides would have been much easier,but were impossible to find.or completely outragious.if i found some.for the money,ive got in mine they look great and you cant tell,inside or out

09-21-2003, 10:27 PM	#8
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	I'd be interested in seeing those pics too. __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958



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