Wanted--dirt shields = 72 Blazer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Huck · 08-17-2005, 08:25 AM

Looking for a pair of good dirt shields for a 72 Blazer. These are the sheet metal things that mount to the rear sport bumper mounts and are unique to 4x4's. If you have a extra pair, let me know. Tks---Huck

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-17-2005, 05:16 PM

Damn, for a minute I thought I may have saved the day, check this out,
I called and spoke to them, the model # for a 72 is the same as a 71, so
it is not what your looking for, just curious if this is about what vendors
sell them for, they are aftermarket, no idea on the fit or quality of them.

http://www.replacementgeneralparts.c...hopper/process

71RestoRod · 08-18-2005, 01:29 AM

Classic Industries sells them... $13.00 each, #CX1240 & cx1241. Don't know if any of the board vendors sell them as well.

Do a search for 'shield' or 'Rear Bumper Gravel Shield'.

Classic Industries

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-18-2005, 05:25 AM

Only problem RESTO is like mentioned above, 72 only are unique and
as of now nobody reproduces the 72 only style. (curved frame ends)

Huck · 08-18-2005, 08:25 AM

Guess the 72 is the only one that has the sport bumper mounted directly onto the frame, with little bumper mount extensions out the sides. Both the mounts and the shields on my project are crap. I can make the extensions from some front mounts but the shields are "UNIQUE" which is always a PITA! Oh well---will continue to search but may have to go with some modified 71's. Will post a picture later today which might job someone's brain (da, got some back in the barn holding up the chicken nests?!!)hehehehe

71RestoRod · 08-18-2005, 10:46 AM

Guess you guys know what you're talking about! I could'a swore these would work on a '72 in that they just screw down from the top. Can you post a pic of what's left of the shields for comparison? Curious.

71swb4x4 · 08-18-2005, 01:36 PM

71 RestoRod, the frame on the 72 is longer, and the bumper bolts right to it. So instead of the 4 brackets holding the bumper you have 2 outer brackets and the frame.
In this thread FuelCellGuy posted a picture of his 72 frame, you can see why the other dust shields won't fit properly.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=165461

71RestoRod · 08-18-2005, 05:01 PM

Yea... I know what you mean I'm familier with the difference, but don't the shields attach to the top of the frame instead of the brackets? I know I've seen '72s with the shields but I didn't pay attention to the mounting.

71RestoRod · 08-18-2005, 08:33 PM

Ahhhh.. now I see! (said the blind man).

Thanks

Huck · 08-19-2005, 07:42 AM

First place I went was to Teeitup and Randy had only the pair he needed. Unfortunately Kilamangero from Kansas moved to Alaska as he was a great source of Blazer parts when he was down in the lower 48!! Ah well, the search continues--. GEE_Emm has the correct picture. Mine are rusted through to the point of useless as is the rest of the body except for the firewall and windshield frame. May just have to use 71 or 2x4 shields. Of course I will probably never put the Blazer where it would need them~~~~hummm!

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-19-2005, 03:02 PM

JunkyardJohn, had a set about 6 months ago or so, I know because I almost
bought them, they weren't perfect, but they may be what you want Huck

08-17-2005, 08:25 AM	#1
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Wanted--dirt shields = 72 Blazer Looking for a pair of good dirt shields for a 72 Blazer. These are the sheet metal things that mount to the rear sport bumper mounts and are unique to 4x4's. If you have a extra pair, let me know. Tks---Huck

08-17-2005, 05:16 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Damn, for a minute I thought I may have saved the day, check this out, I called and spoke to them, the model # for a 72 is the same as a 71, so it is not what your looking for, just curious if this is about what vendors sell them for, they are aftermarket, no idea on the fit or quality of them. http://www.replacementgeneralparts.c...hopper/process __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-18-2005, 01:29 AM	#3
71RestoRod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 492	Classic Industries sells them... $13.00 each, #CX1240 & cx1241. Don't know if any of the board vendors sell them as well. Do a search for 'shield' or 'Rear Bumper Gravel Shield'. Classic Industries __________________ 71 Blazer / GMPP ZZ383 / MPFI / 700R4 / 4-Wheel Disk / Ground-up frame off almost completed resto-mod

08-18-2005, 05:25 AM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Only problem RESTO is like mentioned above, 72 only are unique and as of now nobody reproduces the 72 only style. (curved frame ends) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-18-2005, 10:46 AM	#6
71RestoRod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 492	Guess you guys know what you're talking about! I could'a swore these would work on a '72 in that they just screw down from the top. Can you post a pic of what's left of the shields for comparison? Curious. __________________ 71 Blazer / GMPP ZZ383 / MPFI / 700R4 / 4-Wheel Disk / Ground-up frame off almost completed resto-mod

08-18-2005, 08:25 AM	#5
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Guess the 72 is the only one that has the sport bumper mounted directly onto the frame, with little bumper mount extensions out the sides. Both the mounts and the shields on my project are crap. I can make the extensions from some front mounts but the shields are "UNIQUE" which is always a PITA! Oh well---will continue to search but may have to go with some modified 71's. Will post a picture later today which might job someone's brain (da, got some back in the barn holding up the chicken nests?!!)hehehehe

08-18-2005, 01:36 PM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	71 RestoRod, the frame on the 72 is longer, and the bumper bolts right to it. So instead of the 4 brackets holding the bumper you have 2 outer brackets and the frame. In this thread FuelCellGuy posted a picture of his 72 frame, you can see why the other dust shields won't fit properly. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=165461 __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

08-18-2005, 05:01 PM	#8
71RestoRod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 492	Yea... I know what you mean I'm familier with the difference, but don't the shields attach to the top of the frame instead of the brackets? I know I've seen '72s with the shields but I didn't pay attention to the mounting. __________________ 71 Blazer / GMPP ZZ383 / MPFI / 700R4 / 4-Wheel Disk / Ground-up frame off almost completed resto-mod

08-18-2005, 08:33 PM	#9
71RestoRod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 492	Ahhhh.. now I see! (said the blind man). Thanks __________________ 71 Blazer / GMPP ZZ383 / MPFI / 700R4 / 4-Wheel Disk / Ground-up frame off almost completed resto-mod

08-19-2005, 07:42 AM	#10
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	First place I went was to Teeitup and Randy had only the pair he needed. Unfortunately Kilamangero from Kansas moved to Alaska as he was a great source of Blazer parts when he was down in the lower 48!! Ah well, the search continues--. GEE_Emm has the correct picture. Mine are rusted through to the point of useless as is the rest of the body except for the firewall and windshield frame. May just have to use 71 or 2x4 shields. Of course I will probably never put the Blazer where it would need them~~~~hummm!

08-19-2005, 03:02 PM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	JunkyardJohn, had a set about 6 months ago or so, I know because I almost bought them, they weren't perfect, but they may be what you want Huck __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T



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