1969 Blazer - 507 Light Blue

[harrisoncole4]

The only reproduction body piece that required significant modification was the drivers side front fender. With that being said, the fitment issues were mostly located in the front section where the grill meets the fenders.

[harrisoncole4]

This was the final piece of metal work that was needed on the body. Even when comparing this side to the point where the original grill meets a NOS passenger fender, it is clear that this was likely a weak spot for panel fitment on the original trucks. Super happy with the outcome here.

[harrisoncole4]

The passenger door had the top frame cut off shortly after these photos. Besides some minor tweaks to the cowl this marked the end of the metal work on the body.

[harrisoncole4]

As I had mentioned earlier on in the thread, there was some pretty awesome metal work done to the top. Now that the truck wont be worked as hard as its early years, this stuff should hopefully last 100 years without rusting!

[harrisoncole4]

The thought process behind this modifcation was that even if we repaired the loose nuts, they would eventually sieze up again and break apart the fiberglass. Instead, the area where the top meets the bed rail had a few cuts made out of it so that a metal bar could be inserted with threaded holes where the nuts would have been. This gives it a great deal of extra strength and alleviates one of the bigger probelms with a double wall top.

[CG]

I cant tell with just pictures and comments, but to me it looks like the place you chose to do the work is really getting at it.

You hear story after story of body and paint shop prison. Have you had that at all? If not these guys are awesome. Awesome work and awesome at getting it done!

[bmfm64]

Thanks for the info- thats exactly what I was thinking on the top hold down bolts-

[harrisoncole4]

Originally Posted by CG

I cant tell with just pictures and comments, but to me it looks like the place you chose to do the work is really getting at it.

You hear story after story of body and paint shop prison. Have you had that at all? If not these guys are awesome. Awesome work and awesome at getting it done!

I am extremely happy with the shop that is doing the work on this project. These guys are crazy talented... To answer your question though, the metal work that I have shared was completed in two stages, the first portion last spring and the second one this winter. Both times they had the truck in and out in less than a month. The main guy always says that he is not in the business of storing cars. They move em out pretty quick!

[bmfm64]

Any updates on this?

[davischevy]

I just found this, and I'm amazed at the great work. Thanks for saving this Blazer.

[underliner6]

Absolutely awesome resurrection. WOW!