Lower Front of Rear Quarter Support Proto Type Done!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-23-2008, 05:10 PM

Well it has been a long time coming, but here are the first prototype patches that we are manufacturing for the Blazer front, lower, inner, quarter support. I need to figure out what to call them...

The holes are not punched and the weld nuts are not welded to them, but the final product will have that done. Just wanted to give you guys an update and see what you think. These fit great and we should be just a few days to a weak or so out to the final product. I am sorry but we do not have a final price yet. WES

Maybe call it Blazer Bed Front Pillar Patch?

vtblazer · 12-23-2008, 05:47 PM

Merry X-Mas to the blazer crowd!

Thanks for your efforts WES.

What about just calling it the lower 'B' pillar patch?

jaros44sr · 12-23-2008, 06:07 PM

Call it what ever you want, just please put me in line for a set...with a tracking number, and you would make my year...Thanks Wes

Bentblazer · 12-23-2008, 06:12 PM

Sure wish I had those a year ago, look nice!

**lolife99** · 12-23-2008, 06:20 PM

I'll need a set also.
Great job!

vtblazer · 12-23-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Call it what ever you want, just please put me in line for a set...with a tracking number, and you would make my year...Thanks Wes

Hey bud, wipe that drool of your shirt would ya please?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-23-2008, 06:29 PM

Your welcome!! I am sorry it has taken as long as it has. I just got the call on the price.... Can we say ouch!!!! It looks like $129.95 each for now. They are extreemly labor intencive. The price may come down a bit once we get a better or faster method of reproducing them. They are all done by hand now. Keep in mind the holes and weld nuts will be installed and cut in the next ones. WES

If you want one or a pair you can call me toll free 888-338-2502 and I will make sure that you get some from our first run. We are waiting on the weld nuts to get here for that. WES

jaros44sr · 12-23-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Hey bud, wipe that drool of your shirt would ya please?

Yeah, it went past my shirt onto the keyboard

We could just call them SPENDY

Gotta wait till after the 1st when the pension check comes in, there goes my billet hood hinges again

I'm going to hate to trim them, a $20 bill flies out the window with every little cut...lol

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-23-2008, 07:16 PM

Ya, I was shocked myself... But I guess that on a good note they are made in the USA!!
I thought about calling them the "B" pillar, but that is what the front door rear pillar patch is called isn't it? That fits in front of this.. WES

jaros44sr · 12-24-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Ya, I was shocked myself... But I guess that on a good note they are made in the USA!!
I thought about calling them the "B" pillar, but that is what the front door rear pillar patch is called isn't it? That fits in front of this.. WES

How about lower rear 'B' pillar patch panel. Price? It is what is, I can't make, so it is what the market bears

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-24-2008, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Merry X-Mas to the blazer crowd!

Thanks for your efforts WES.

Chevyman63 · 12-24-2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

merry x-mas to the blazer crowd!

Thanks for your efforts wes.

What about just calling it the lower 'b' pillar patch?

x3

**lks dcvn** · 12-24-2008, 09:19 AM

Wow - thanks for the continued effort to fabricate replacement parts for these trucks...(and ones that fit for sure)

Now all we need is a windshield frame replacement piece - and the market will start to jump back up on the junkers rotting in the yards.

Thanks again for your efforts! Happy Holidays.

ChevLoRay · 12-24-2008, 10:39 AM

Nice work. I know how long it takes for this type of work. Templates; fitting; cutting; trimming; bending; shrinking; stretching; welding; etc., etc., etc. Those who can do this are few and far between. Having a friend who is creating parts from 20-ga. sheet metal and that I have been documenting, proves that it is an art.

*1sik52* · 12-24-2008, 11:02 AM

I need a set! I will be calling monday!

glimmertwin01 · 12-24-2008, 03:09 PM

Damn thats sweet what an Xmas Gift! now the question is...what do I do with the crap I was trying to make???lol I am sure i could use the in the near future... thank God the 72 Im getting from Mike doesnt need them...
Now if we could just get a quarter patch with the lil Tab for the support piece just behind the rocker.. and Im all for a new windsheild top unit!
name suggestion : the Good steel to replace the rotted POS being the B pillar!. you are Da man Wes. happy holidays!
they make complete Camaro and Cuda Tubs.... we need a Blazer TUB!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-26-2008, 03:14 PM

Thanks again guys for your support. I can't wait for the ones with the correct holes and nuts welded to them... Then I can offer them up on our website. WES

jaros44sr · 12-26-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Thanks again guys for your support. I can't wait for the ones with the correct holes and nuts welded to them... Then I can offer them up on our website. WES

Well, the pension check is here...LMK when I can buy them

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-26-2008, 04:52 PM

We hope to have them within a weak or so. At least a few of sets. Now that the templates have been made, future parts should either be on the shelf or not far from that..lol WES

badpeanut · 12-26-2008, 06:05 PM

Nice!

jaros44sr · 12-29-2008, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

We hope to have them within a weak or so. At least a few of sets. Now that the templates have been made, future parts should either be on the shelf or not far from that..lol WES

Can ya ship yet? For now I need the Pass. side...how far do they come up above the body line/crease?

70rs/ss · 12-29-2008, 02:01 PM

My AZ/NM 2wd Blazer needs these oddly enough?? My 4X4 was as perfect a Blazer as I've seen as far as rust goes, so I was not too awful shocked the 2wd from the arid Southwest had some, but I was just going to roll it as is, since I was worried about the patch panels (since NOS Blazer bedsides seem to like to fetch $2500 for both, patching is what will happen when/if I get around to fixin' it?!) Thanks, WES, you are Da Man, when it comes to makin' the stuff we Blazer guys JONES for!!

12-23-2008, 05:10 PM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Lower Front of Rear Quarter Support Proto Type Done!!!! Well it has been a long time coming, but here are the first prototype patches that we are manufacturing for the Blazer front, lower, inner, quarter support. I need to figure out what to call them... The holes are not punched and the weld nuts are not welded to them, but the final product will have that done. Just wanted to give you guys an update and see what you think. These fit great and we should be just a few days to a weak or so out to the final product. I am sorry but we do not have a final price yet. WES Maybe call it Blazer Bed Front Pillar Patch? Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-23-2008, 05:47 PM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Lower Front of Rear Quarter Support Proto Type Done!!!! Merry X-Mas to the blazer crowd! Thanks for your efforts WES. What about just calling it the lower 'B' pillar patch?

12-23-2008, 06:07 PM	#3
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,463	Re: Lower Front of Rear Quarter Support Proto Type Done!!!! Call it what ever you want, just please put me in line for a set...with a tracking number, and you would make my year...Thanks Wes __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-23-2008, 06:12 PM	#4
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12-23-2008, 06:20 PM	#5
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12-23-2008, 06:29 PM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Lower Front of Rear Quarter Support Proto Type Done!!!! Your welcome!! I am sorry it has taken as long as it has. I just got the call on the price.... Can we say ouch!!!! It looks like $129.95 each for now. They are extreemly labor intencive. The price may come down a bit once we get a better or faster method of reproducing them. They are all done by hand now. Keep in mind the holes and weld nuts will be installed and cut in the next ones. WES If you want one or a pair you can call me toll free 888-338-2502 and I will make sure that you get some from our first run. We are waiting on the weld nuts to get here for that. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-23-2008, 07:16 PM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Lower Front of Rear Quarter Support Proto Type Done!!!! Ya, I was shocked myself... But I guess that on a good note they are made in the USA!! I thought about calling them the "B" pillar, but that is what the front door rear pillar patch is called isn't it? That fits in front of this.. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-24-2008, 09:19 AM	#13
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Lower Front of Rear Quarter Support Proto Type Done!!!! Wow - thanks for the continued effort to fabricate replacement parts for these trucks...(and ones that fit for sure) Now all we need is a windshield frame replacement piece - and the market will start to jump back up on the junkers rotting in the yards. Thanks again for your efforts! Happy Holidays.

12-24-2008, 10:39 AM	#14
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Lower Front of Rear Quarter Support Proto Type Done!!!! Nice work. I know how long it takes for this type of work. Templates; fitting; cutting; trimming; bending; shrinking; stretching; welding; etc., etc., etc. Those who can do this are few and far between. Having a friend who is creating parts from 20-ga. sheet metal and that I have been documenting, proves that it is an art. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-24-2008, 11:02 AM	#15
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12-24-2008, 03:09 PM	#16
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: Lower Front of Rear Quarter Support Proto Type Done!!!! Damn thats sweet what an Xmas Gift! now the question is...what do I do with the crap I was trying to make???lol I am sure i could use the in the near future... thank God the 72 Im getting from Mike doesnt need them... Now if we could just get a quarter patch with the lil Tab for the support piece just behind the rocker.. and Im all for a new windsheild top unit! name suggestion : the Good steel to replace the rotted POS being the B pillar!. you are Da man Wes. happy holidays! they make complete Camaro and Cuda Tubs.... we need a Blazer TUB! __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

12-26-2008, 03:14 PM	#17
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Lower Front of Rear Quarter Support Proto Type Done!!!! Thanks again guys for your support. I can't wait for the ones with the correct holes and nuts welded to them... Then I can offer them up on our website. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-26-2008, 04:52 PM	#19
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Lower Front of Rear Quarter Support Proto Type Done!!!! We hope to have them within a weak or so. At least a few of sets. Now that the templates have been made, future parts should either be on the shelf or not far from that..lol WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-26-2008, 06:05 PM	#20
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,756	Re: Lower Front of Rear Quarter Support Proto Type Done!!!! Nice! __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

12-29-2008, 02:01 PM	#22
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Lower Front of Rear Quarter Support Proto Type Done!!!! My AZ/NM 2wd Blazer needs these oddly enough?? My 4X4 was as perfect a Blazer as I've seen as far as rust goes, so I was not too awful shocked the 2wd from the arid Southwest had some, but I was just going to roll it as is, since I was worried about the patch panels (since NOS Blazer bedsides seem to like to fetch $2500 for both, patching is what will happen when/if I get around to fixin' it?!) Thanks, WES, you are Da Man, when it comes to makin' the stuff we Blazer guys JONES for!!



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