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charlieo · 08-17-2004, 11:03 PM

Does anybody know what pickup bodies will fit on a 74 blazer frame ? I'd like to build something different.

Mudder · 08-17-2004, 11:42 PM

Blazer frames are the shortest made that I know of. They are too short for shortbeds. You would have to lengthen it to do it right.

Truckstuff · 08-18-2004, 10:22 AM

The 73 - 86 Cab and Front End will fit. You will have to shorten a short Box in the front. Or build a deck. I believe a Blazer frame has a 105 Inch wheel base and a short box is 115. It can be done if you have the time.

Truckstuff · 08-18-2004, 10:35 AM

Here are a couple of up to date pics of mine. 1981 Body with a 1979 Blazer Frame. The 79 Frame has no rear cab cross member, Had to build my own. The 74 Frame should have one.

Mudder · 08-18-2004, 10:51 AM

Lookin good Truckstuff.......

charlieo · 08-18-2004, 02:55 PM

Hey guys thanx for the replys please keepum coming ! Truckstuff did you shorten the bed & if so how did u do it ?

Truckstuff · 08-19-2004, 08:16 PM

Thanks Mudder67, Sweet 67

charlieo, I shorten the box in the front. Took aprox 11 Inches out. Cut it with a zip disk, and mig welded back together.

You can check out more pics at http://community.webshots.com/user/truckstuff101

jollyroger · 08-19-2004, 08:25 PM

I mounted a 58 cab on my 74 chassis. I used the mounting brackets off the 58 frame. The step side works fine. I moved the fenders forward and shortened the steps. The frames ends just under the rear of the bed. I will build a bumper and receiver unit to fit. I used mounting blocks to raise the cab to the right height to clear the gearbox and transfer case.

08-17-2004, 11:03 PM	#1
charlieo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: sw Posts: 341	blazer frame question Does anybody know what pickup bodies will fit on a 74 blazer frame ? I'd like to build something different.

08-18-2004, 10:22 AM	#3
Truckstuff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cloverdale, British Columbia Canada Posts: 159	The 73 - 86 Cab and Front End will fit. You will have to shorten a short Box in the front. Or build a deck. I believe a Blazer frame has a 105 Inch wheel base and a short box is 115. It can be done if you have the time. __________________ Real Trucks are Built not Bought Building: 1981 GM SB LowRider 1985 GM K3500 3+3 1981 GM K2500 SSB 1980 GM K2500 X-BC Hydro 1979 GM K3500 3+3 1976 GM K5 Blazer 1970 Custom 10 http://bc4x4.com/

08-18-2004, 10:35 AM	#4
Truckstuff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cloverdale, British Columbia Canada Posts: 159	Here are a couple of up to date pics of mine. 1981 Body with a 1979 Blazer Frame. The 79 Frame has no rear cab cross member, Had to build my own. The 74 Frame should have one. Attached Images __________________ Real Trucks are Built not Bought Building: 1981 GM SB LowRider 1985 GM K3500 3+3 1981 GM K2500 SSB 1980 GM K2500 X-BC Hydro 1979 GM K3500 3+3 1976 GM K5 Blazer 1970 Custom 10 http://bc4x4.com/

08-19-2004, 08:16 PM	#7
Truckstuff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cloverdale, British Columbia Canada Posts: 159	Thanks Mudder67, Sweet 67 charlieo, I shorten the box in the front. Took aprox 11 Inches out. Cut it with a zip disk, and mig welded back together. You can check out more pics at http://community.webshots.com/user/truckstuff101 __________________ Real Trucks are Built not Bought Building: 1981 GM SB LowRider 1985 GM K3500 3+3 1981 GM K2500 SSB 1980 GM K2500 X-BC Hydro 1979 GM K3500 3+3 1976 GM K5 Blazer 1970 Custom 10 http://bc4x4.com/

08-17-2004, 11:42 PM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Blazer frames are the shortest made that I know of. They are too short for shortbeds. You would have to lengthen it to do it right.

08-18-2004, 10:51 AM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Lookin good Truckstuff.......

08-18-2004, 02:55 PM	#6
charlieo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: sw Posts: 341	Hey guys thanx for the replys please keepum coming ! Truckstuff did you shorten the bed & if so how did u do it ?

08-19-2004, 08:25 PM	#8
jollyroger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: houston Texas Posts: 35	I mounted a 58 cab on my 74 chassis. I used the mounting brackets off the 58 frame. The step side works fine. I moved the fenders forward and shortened the steps. The frames ends just under the rear of the bed. I will build a bumper and receiver unit to fit. I used mounting blocks to raise the cab to the right height to clear the gearbox and transfer case.



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