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Cohl · 07-11-2013, 09:28 AM

So, I have a chance to pick up a very decent tub with very little rust, but the po cut the wheel wells. Is this a big, pricey deal to get into or a pretty easy fix? My tub is in waaay worse shape and if its cheaper and easier to do this route, I would. Thanks!
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Longhorn 70 · 07-11-2013, 01:50 PM

How hard a fix? For me tough. For an experienced body man probably not too bad. If you can't do the work, call a shop and have them ballpark it. You may decide to wait until you find bedsides that don't need too much done to them. OR look at aftermarket.

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54belair · 07-11-2013, 04:46 PM

What Ive found to be true usually is> It cheaper to replace than to repair.

Ive looked at and bought some trucks/cars where the P O made the statement that "all it needs is just a little work and it will be paint ready" I usually run when I hear that because the owner has no idea what hes saying.
IF you can do the work and do it satisfactorily then it might be cheaper to fix it. If you are going to pay shop rates---then buy new/better parts.

ole dollor · 07-11-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 54belair

What Ive found to be true usually is> It cheaper to replace than to repair.

Ive looked at and bought some trucks/cars where the P O made the statement that "all it needs is just a little work and it will be paint ready" I usually run when I hear that because the owner has no idea what hes saying.
IF you can do the work and do it satisfactorily then it might be cheaper to fix it. If you are going to pay shop rates---then buy new/better parts.

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cleszkie · 07-11-2013, 07:15 PM

It looks like you are talking about a Blazer tub and not a pickup bed. Decent Blazer tubs are harder to find than decent pickup bedsides, so don't toss what you have. I would locate some nice pickup donor bedsides and cut out the wheel arch patch panels and weld them into the Blazer tub. They are the same, with the exception of the portion below the trim line on the front of the arches. Blazers arch goes straight down and makes a 90 degree with bottom of quarter panel, but a pickup has a small radius between the arch and bottom of quarter panel. You can buy the lower front wheel arch/quarter panel patch for a Blazer from any vendor. That is what I did when I cut out the rot that was in my Blazer tub wheel arches. If you are not a welder, just take the donor bedsides and your tub to a shop and have them do the work. Its really not that difficult. I attached a picture of my repair for reference. Good luck.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-11-2013, 07:38 PM

I happen to have the pass side bedside that has been being used for patches, still have wheel opening

07-11-2013, 09:28 AM	#1
Cohl Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gardnerville, NV Posts: 134	How hard of a fix is this? So, I have a chance to pick up a very decent tub with very little rust, but the po cut the wheel wells. Is this a big, pricey deal to get into or a pretty easy fix? My tub is in waaay worse shape and if its cheaper and easier to do this route, I would. Thanks! Sorry for the sideways pic.... Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

07-11-2013, 01:50 PM	#2
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: How hard of a fix is this? How hard a fix? For me tough. For an experienced body man probably not too bad. If you can't do the work, call a shop and have them ballpark it. You may decide to wait until you find bedsides that don't need too much done to them. OR look at aftermarket. ^^^TTT OH Welcome to the board and I fixed the pic for you. (I think) Attached Images __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9 Last edited by Longhorn 70; 07-11-2013 at 01:58 PM.

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54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Re: How hard of a fix is this? What Ive found to be true usually is> It cheaper to replace than to repair. Ive looked at and bought some trucks/cars where the P O made the statement that "all it needs is just a little work and it will be paint ready" I usually run when I hear that because the owner has no idea what hes saying. IF you can do the work and do it satisfactorily then it might be cheaper to fix it. If you are going to pay shop rates---then buy new/better parts. __________________ 1997 shortie stepside 1968 short stepside 1966 mustang 1966 chevelle ss Dont always go the cheapest route--You can save yourself into the poorhouse! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489030

07-11-2013, 07:15 PM	#5
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: How hard of a fix is this? It looks like you are talking about a Blazer tub and not a pickup bed. Decent Blazer tubs are harder to find than decent pickup bedsides, so don't toss what you have. I would locate some nice pickup donor bedsides and cut out the wheel arch patch panels and weld them into the Blazer tub. They are the same, with the exception of the portion below the trim line on the front of the arches. Blazers arch goes straight down and makes a 90 degree with bottom of quarter panel, but a pickup has a small radius between the arch and bottom of quarter panel. You can buy the lower front wheel arch/quarter panel patch for a Blazer from any vendor. That is what I did when I cut out the rot that was in my Blazer tub wheel arches. If you are not a welder, just take the donor bedsides and your tub to a shop and have them do the work. Its really not that difficult. I attached a picture of my repair for reference. Good luck. Attached Images

07-11-2013, 07:38 PM	#6
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,208	Re: How hard of a fix is this? I happen to have the pass side bedside that has been being used for patches, still have wheel opening __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul



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