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**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-16-2008, 12:43 PM

Well I finaly got the Blazer tub dismantled down to the point where I could remove the piece behind the "B" pillar that everyone has been asking about. I had my sheetmetal guy come take a look at it to see if it is something that we could reproduce. He says that he can do it, now it is a wait and see what it looks like when done. Oh ya, and how much they will cost me.

It will be another Classic Heartbeat exclusive part, just like the rocker box reinforcement pieces and the Blazer rear floor supports. I should have pictures of the finnished parts in the next couple of weaks. The samples we have to copy were pretty rusty, but complete enough to reproduce. WES

**lolife99** · 08-16-2008, 01:11 PM

I'll be watcing this one.

**jaros44sr** · 08-16-2008, 02:00 PM

Put me down for one of each side, just saved me alot of work...Thank You
Can you make it outa Stainless

71jimmy · 08-16-2008, 02:51 PM

YEAH that's what I'm talking about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm in the process of trying to make one for my pass. side. It'll take me at least two weeks. So I'm anxiously waiting with high hopes for yours to come out and what the price will be.

1972CST · 08-16-2008, 02:51 PM

Yea !!!! Thats what im talkin about! I need 2 as well.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-16-2008, 02:59 PM

I am sure that they could be made from stainless, but the price might be through the roof.. The will be on the expencive side anyway, because he won't be able to just do it on a break machine. Lots of welding will be involved. We can save some money by not welding the nuts in place, but that depends on what you guys want. WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-16-2008, 03:01 PM

Depending on the demand, we are considering new Blazer Tailpans also. WES

1972CST · 08-16-2008, 03:39 PM

Could the nuts be supplied w/ the patch but the holes be drilled so we are not guessing where they go?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-16-2008, 04:12 PM

The holes will be punched. That much we will do, however to weld in the nuts might add significant $$ to the price. We could supply the nuts easy enough though. I will look further into this, because now that I thnk about it, they may be tough to do after installation. WES

1972CST · 08-16-2008, 04:49 PM

Could the nuts be lined-up w/ the holed and welded before instalation?

Critter · 08-16-2008, 05:16 PM

Great addition to your already awesome parts selection!

Please let me know when you get the replacement tub ready for production.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-16-2008, 06:29 PM

The nuts could be welded before instalation and that was what I was thinking of when I posted that. It would also give some room for movement if needed. Our all new Blazer tubs will be out the 2nd Tuesday of next weak.

WES

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-16-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Depending on the demand, we are considering new Blazer Tailpans also. WES

From where to where exactly?

**jaros44sr** · 08-16-2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

I am sure that they could be made from stainless, but the price might be through the roof.. The will be on the expencive side anyway, because he won't be able to just do it on a break machine. Lots of welding will be involved. We can save some money by not welding the nuts in place, but that depends on what you guys want. WES

I can weld my own nuts, if it saves me money

low'n slow · 08-16-2008, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I can weld my own nuts, if it saves me money

Ouch!!

**jaros44sr** · 08-16-2008, 10:46 PM

Shoulda rephrased that!

haus · 08-17-2008, 07:29 AM

i just spit a mouthful of water all over my monitor... talk about hard pressed for a buck.

**jaros44sr** · 08-17-2008, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haus

i just spit a mouthful of water all over my monitor... talk about hard pressed for a buck.

Sorry, guess I shoulda said nutserts

haus · 08-18-2008, 07:28 AM

sorry jaros44sr, i should've said that everything was alright - no water damage.

i knew what you meant, it just struck me funny.

but back on subject, i agree with you - if it means a decent price difference, i would gladly do the odds and ends myself as long as i'm capable.

70rs/ss · 08-18-2008, 06:54 PM

I want to replace my Blazer quarter with a SWB fleet bed panel but my pillar has rust too at the bottom, so this new piece will help, but what about the pillar itself, should I just buy a rust free tub (I am in AZ so it isn't too hard, but hate to wreck a whole tub for the quarters)?

**jaros44sr** · 08-18-2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

I want to replace my Blazer quarter with a SWB fleet bed panel but my pillar has rust too at the bottom, so this new piece will help, but what about the pillar itself, should I just buy a rust free tub (I am in AZ so it isn't too hard, but hate to wreck a whole tub for the quarters)?

There are existing patch panels to fix that, i think they go up about 10". Check out Tri-Pro

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-19-2008, 12:20 PM

There are not any patch panels to fix the whole pillar. The rust at the bottom is a pretty easy fix where the pillar meets the floor. A couple of pieces of metal bent in a vice should do it. However if it is realy bad a rust free bedside might just be the ticket. WES

72gmcshorty · 08-22-2008, 01:24 PM

Hey Wes, any chance you could put up one post with all the pieces you've had made for blazers and a pic of where these pieces are on a blazer? I want to be prepared for when my bodyman starts to tear mine apart so he doesn't have to make his own panels. Thanks

**jaros44sr** · 08-22-2008, 03:13 PM

[quote=Classic Heartbeat;2854934]There are not any patch panels to fix the whole pillar. The rust at the bottom is a pretty easy fix where the pillar meets the floor. A couple of pieces of metal bent in a vice should do it. However if it is realy bad a rust free bedside might just be the ticket. WES[/quote

OPS, sorry Wes. I shouldn't of mentioned another Vendor on your thread...my bad

any progress?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-23-2008, 05:25 PM

The only exclusive parts that I have reproduced here in the states are the Blazer Rocker Box Reinforcement, Right and left outer 8" of the cargo to passinger floor step down area, and Blazer rear Floor Support. I sent in the Blazer Rocker Boxes, Rocker Box end caps, and Blazer front lower quarters to be reproduced in Taiwan. Those parts were to difficult to reproduce and do it cheaply in the states. Here are links to where they are in our website:

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/Patch%20Panels.htm

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/patch_panels2.htm

WES

08-16-2008, 12:43 PM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Working on New Blazer Patch Panel...... Well I finaly got the Blazer tub dismantled down to the point where I could remove the piece behind the "B" pillar that everyone has been asking about. I had my sheetmetal guy come take a look at it to see if it is something that we could reproduce. He says that he can do it, now it is a wait and see what it looks like when done. Oh ya, and how much they will cost me. It will be another Classic Heartbeat exclusive part, just like the rocker box reinforcement pieces and the Blazer rear floor supports. I should have pictures of the finnished parts in the next couple of weaks. The samples we have to copy were pretty rusty, but complete enough to reproduce. 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

08-16-2008, 01:11 PM	#2
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jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Working on New Blazer Patch Panel...... Put me down for one of each side, just saved me alot of work...Thank You Can you make it outa Stainless __________________ 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 Last edited by jaros44sr; 08-16-2008 at 02:02 PM.

08-16-2008, 02:51 PM	#4
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Re: Working on New Blazer Patch Panel...... YEAH that's what I'm talking about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm in the process of trying to make one for my pass. side. It'll take me at least two weeks. So I'm anxiously waiting with high hopes for yours to come out and what the price will be. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

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1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Working on New Blazer Patch Panel...... Yea !!!! Thats what im talkin about! I need 2 as well.

08-16-2008, 02:59 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Working on New Blazer Patch Panel...... I am sure that they could be made from stainless, but the price might be through the roof.. The will be on the expencive side anyway, because he won't be able to just do it on a break machine. Lots of welding will be involved. We can save some money by not welding the nuts in place, but that depends on what you guys want. 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

08-16-2008, 03:01 PM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Working on New Blazer Patch Panel...... Depending on the demand, we are considering new Blazer Tailpans also. 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

08-16-2008, 03:39 PM	#8
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Working on New Blazer Patch Panel...... Could the nuts be supplied w/ the patch but the holes be drilled so we are not guessing where they go?

08-16-2008, 04:12 PM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Working on New Blazer Patch Panel...... The holes will be punched. That much we will do, however to weld in the nuts might add significant $$ to the price. We could supply the nuts easy enough though. I will look further into this, because now that I thnk about it, they may be tough to do after installation. 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

08-16-2008, 04:49 PM	#10
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Working on New Blazer Patch Panel...... Could the nuts be lined-up w/ the holed and welded before instalation?

08-16-2008, 05:16 PM	#11
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Working on New Blazer Patch Panel...... Great addition to your already awesome parts selection! Please let me know when you get the replacement tub ready for production. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

08-16-2008, 06:29 PM	#12
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Working on New Blazer Patch Panel...... The nuts could be welded before instalation and that was what I was thinking of when I posted that. It would also give some room for movement if needed. Our all new Blazer tubs will be out the 2nd Tuesday of next weak. 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

08-16-2008, 10:46 PM	#16
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Working on New Blazer Patch Panel...... Shoulda rephrased that! __________________ 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

08-17-2008, 07:29 AM	#17
haus MMMM Ramen! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beavercreek, OH Posts: 118	Re: Working on New Blazer Patch Panel...... i just spit a mouthful of water all over my monitor... talk about hard pressed for a buck. __________________ Tim - 1970 chevy blazer

08-18-2008, 07:28 AM	#19
haus MMMM Ramen! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beavercreek, OH Posts: 118	Re: Working on New Blazer Patch Panel...... sorry jaros44sr, i should've said that everything was alright - no water damage. i knew what you meant, it just struck me funny. but back on subject, i agree with you - if it means a decent price difference, i would gladly do the odds and ends myself as long as i'm capable. __________________ Tim - 1970 chevy blazer



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08-18-2008, 06:54 PM	#20
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Working on New Blazer Patch Panel...... I want to replace my Blazer quarter with a SWB fleet bed panel but my pillar has rust too at the bottom, so this new piece will help, but what about the pillar itself, should I just buy a rust free tub (I am in AZ so it isn't too hard, but hate to wreck a whole tub for the quarters)?

08-19-2008, 12:20 PM	#22
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Working on New Blazer Patch Panel...... There are not any patch panels to fix the whole pillar. The rust at the bottom is a pretty easy fix where the pillar meets the floor. A couple of pieces of metal bent in a vice should do it. However if it is realy bad a rust free bedside might just be the ticket. 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

08-22-2008, 01:24 PM	#23
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: Working on New Blazer Patch Panel...... Hey Wes, any chance you could put up one post with all the pieces you've had made for blazers and a pic of where these pieces are on a blazer? I want to be prepared for when my bodyman starts to tear mine apart so he doesn't have to make his own panels. Thanks __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd Last edited by 72gmcshorty; 08-22-2008 at 01:24 PM.

08-22-2008, 03:13 PM	#24
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Working on New Blazer Patch Panel...... [quote=Classic Heartbeat;2854934]There are not any patch panels to fix the whole pillar. The rust at the bottom is a pretty easy fix where the pillar meets the floor. A couple of pieces of metal bent in a vice should do it. However if it is realy bad a rust free bedside might just be the ticket. WES[/quote OPS, sorry Wes. I shouldn't of mentioned another Vendor on your thread...my bad any progress? __________________ 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 Last edited by jaros44sr; 08-22-2008 at 03:15 PM.

08-23-2008, 05:25 PM	#25
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Working on New Blazer Patch Panel...... The only exclusive parts that I have reproduced here in the states are the Blazer Rocker Box Reinforcement, Right and left outer 8" of the cargo to passinger floor step down area, and Blazer rear Floor Support. I sent in the Blazer Rocker Boxes, Rocker Box end caps, and Blazer front lower quarters to be reproduced in Taiwan. Those parts were to difficult to reproduce and do it cheaply in the states. Here are links to where they are in our website: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/Patch%20Panels.htm http://www.classicheartbeat.com/patch_panels2.htm 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

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