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Irish1941 · 03-10-2018, 05:05 PM

Let me say right off the hop, THIS IS NOT A FOR SALE post.
Just an announcement...
This has been a few yrs in coming. Lots of false starts, little kids, work blah blah blah
BUT they are finally ready!
First up is 73-91 rear sill scuff plate. NOS has all but dried up on these. These are thicker and built to last. Far more complex than the '69-72, it took more than a "few" tries to get it right. I tested against 12 trucks and 17 strips including NOS.
These weren't perfect from factory so I got as close as I could.
I have some out in the field for R&D. Waiting on reports back. They will come with correct GM small head #8 screws.
Pix are of the test mule.
Before...

After

Profile. Top is GM bottom is my plate.

Second is 73-91 interior bedside blanks.
These are geared toward the those who need to restore and/or customize the panels. NOS are long gone and the repos are not very attractive.
Need ton of speakers? Fix what GM gave you? Got you covered.
Save time and energy with these. Factory screw holes are located so no guess work. GM made them with fiber board which just turns to mush once wet.
Won't happen with these. These too have been tested against 12 different trucks 74 thru 91 to ensure a proper fit.
Again good ol test mule is the model.
These are a work in progress. I have a really cool version I'm working on in addition to these ones.

Comments? Suggestions? PM or post up.
I have more in the works for our trucks. Stay tuned.

frenchy51 · 03-10-2018, 06:14 PM

Irish did a great job on these. They're perfect! I got an early example and it fit and looks perfect. The finishing touch to my '74 Blazer

frenchy51 · 03-10-2018, 06:17 PM

Sorry about the upside down picture. Don't worry-I didn't roll the Blazer....

68Timber · 03-11-2018, 12:13 PM

Those look great! Nice work Irish, those are much needed items in the K5 crowd and should sell well.

Irish1941 · 03-11-2018, 02:41 PM

Thanks! Was quite a bit of work getting everything just right
Im pretty picky about parts & fitment, so good enough wasn't an option.
Hopefully the bedside blanks will fill in between soggy GM panels and poor repos.

Better pix of Frenchy's install. I think it looks pretty good in there.

68Timber · 03-11-2018, 03:35 PM

Wow. That looks really nice.

**Willowrun** · 03-11-2018, 10:31 PM

Nice work on both. Interested when they hit the market.

Bigred74k20 · 03-12-2018, 12:47 AM

awesome! i would definitely be interested in a rear sill.

SBTork · 03-12-2018, 09:04 AM

Both look awesome and I'm very interested once they hit the market. My rear sill plate is totally trashed on my K5.

Ski-me · 03-12-2018, 09:51 AM

Yep, like them too!

Irish1941 · 03-12-2018, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SBTork

Both look awesome and I'm very interested once they hit the market. My rear sill plate is totally trashed on my K5.

Should have them up by mid-week. Getting the shipping sorted out. Being long really makes it a challenge. Panels are especially tricky to ship

wtrskinut · 03-13-2018, 09:27 PM

Interested and following thanks

A1bigdog4ever · 03-24-2018, 11:22 PM

Very interested in both when they start selling looking for pair of doors if you can help thanks

Irish1941 · 03-24-2018, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A1bigdog4ever

Very interested in both when they start selling looking for pair of doors if you can help thanks

Sill plates are up for sale now
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759352
Side panels are ready but need to figure out shipping & packing.
What year doors you looking for?
Thanks for the inquiry!

wtrskinut · 03-25-2018, 12:33 PM

You got money!! Thanks and looking forward to the sill plate. They look awesome.

Irish1941 · 03-25-2018, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wtrskinut

You got money!! Thanks and looking forward to the sill plate. They look awesome.

And you got a sill plate headed your way Monday am.
Thanks again for support!

wtrskinut · 04-02-2018, 10:46 AM

Got my sill plate and the fit and finish is awesome. Looks a lot better than the factory plate. Thanks again Irish for making these obsolete parts available.

**1774btcrew** · 04-03-2018, 12:18 AM

These look really great! When I am ready, I would like to do local pick up in CA on some rear panels

Irish1941 · 04-04-2018, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

These look really great! When I am ready, I would like to do local pick up in CA on some rear panels

For sure. Let me know when. This run of plates is moving quicker than I thought. Should have a few though.

wtrskinut · 04-12-2018, 03:22 PM

Bought a rear sill plate and side panels from Irish. There not good they are AWESOME. Fit and finish on both parts was above my expectations. Thanks bud. Once I get it upholstered, end of the month, I'll send you and post some pictures.

Irish1941 · 04-12-2018, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wtrskinut

Bought a rear sill plate and side panels from Irish. There not good they are AWESOME. Fit and finish on both parts was above my expectations. Thanks bud. Once I get it upholstered, end of the month, I'll send you and post some pictures.

Glad to hear!

**yote1234** · 06-06-2018, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

These look really great! When I am ready, I would like to do local pick up in CA on some rear panels

if possible, while there, maybe you could pick up some side panels for me as well. I would be happy to pay. dave

Irish1941 · 06-06-2018, 04:23 PM

Sill plates are done for now. Waiting to hear how these new tariffs are going to hurt.
Supplier said could be as much as 20-30% to offset the losses.

Ski-me · 06-06-2018, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irish1941

Sill plates are done for now. Waiting to hear how these new tariffs are going to hurt.
Supplier said could be as much as 20-30% to offset the losses.

I work in Natural Gas pipeline....definitely affecting our steel pipe prices, too. 20% is definitely in line for what we are seeing now. That and contractor prices are going up too (due to more jobs being needed and lack of real, qualified workers). Good and bad.

trukman1 · 06-08-2018, 09:49 AM

Not trying to be a pain but are the side panels Luan or 1/4" marine grade plywood? If Luan, that material normally doesn't holdup well to moisture unless sealed with a good water repellent. Also, your picture looks like it has about a 1" gap over the wheel well. So my question is, what grade and type of material are the side panels and is that a gap over the wheel well and, if so, how does it affect final look? Just wanted to ask questions before ordering.

03-10-2018, 05:05 PM	#1
Irish1941 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 450	New K5 parts coming soon! Let me say right off the hop, THIS IS NOT A FOR SALE post. Just an announcement... This has been a few yrs in coming. Lots of false starts, little kids, work blah blah blah BUT they are finally ready! First up is 73-91 rear sill scuff plate. NOS has all but dried up on these. These are thicker and built to last. Far more complex than the '69-72, it took more than a "few" tries to get it right. I tested against 12 trucks and 17 strips including NOS. These weren't perfect from factory so I got as close as I could. I have some out in the field for R&D. Waiting on reports back. They will come with correct GM small head #8 screws. Pix are of the test mule. Before... After Profile. Top is GM bottom is my plate. Second is 73-91 interior bedside blanks. These are geared toward the those who need to restore and/or customize the panels. NOS are long gone and the repos are not very attractive. Need ton of speakers? Fix what GM gave you? Got you covered. Save time and energy with these. Factory screw holes are located so no guess work. GM made them with fiber board which just turns to mush once wet. Won't happen with these. These too have been tested against 12 different trucks 74 thru 91 to ensure a proper fit. Again good ol test mule is the model. These are a work in progress. I have a really cool version I'm working on in addition to these ones. Comments? Suggestions? PM or post up. I have more in the works for our trucks. Stay tuned. Last edited by Irish1941; 03-12-2018 at 01:35 AM.

03-10-2018, 06:14 PM	#2
frenchy51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Orland, Nor-Cal Posts: 617	Re: New K5 parts coming soon! Irish did a great job on these. They're perfect! I got an early example and it fit and looks perfect. The finishing touch to my '74 Blazer Attached Images __________________ 1972 Highlander PAC B 400BB-SOLD 1974 K5 Blazer-6.0 swap 1974 C20 Long Bed 454 1977 GMC HeavyHalf several adopted orphans

03-10-2018, 06:17 PM	#3
frenchy51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Orland, Nor-Cal Posts: 617	Re: New K5 parts coming soon! Sorry about the upside down picture. Don't worry-I didn't roll the Blazer.... __________________ 1972 Highlander PAC B 400BB-SOLD 1974 K5 Blazer-6.0 swap 1974 C20 Long Bed 454 1977 GMC HeavyHalf several adopted orphans

03-11-2018, 12:13 PM	#4
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: New K5 parts coming soon! Those look great! Nice work Irish, those are much needed items in the K5 crowd and should sell well. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

03-11-2018, 02:41 PM	#5
Irish1941 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 450	Re: New K5 parts coming soon! Thanks! Was quite a bit of work getting everything just right Im pretty picky about parts & fitment, so good enough wasn't an option. Hopefully the bedside blanks will fill in between soggy GM panels and poor repos. Better pix of Frenchy's install. I think it looks pretty good in there.

03-11-2018, 03:35 PM	#6
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: New K5 parts coming soon! Wow. That looks really nice. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

03-11-2018, 10:31 PM	#7
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,033	Re: New K5 parts coming soon! Nice work on both. Interested when they hit the market.

03-12-2018, 12:47 AM	#8
Bigred74k20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Oregon Posts: 32	Re: New K5 parts coming soon! awesome! i would definitely be interested in a rear sill. __________________ 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350/Th400/205 Dana 60/14 Bolt 36x12-16 S.S TSL Radials 6"Front 7.5"Rear F/R ORD bushings/front shackles Sky shackle flip, Crossover, rear disc brake conversion ORD steering box brace, Tom woods CV rear driveshaft

03-12-2018, 09:04 AM	#9
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: New K5 parts coming soon! Both look awesome and I'm very interested once they hit the market. My rear sill plate is totally trashed on my K5. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

03-12-2018, 09:51 AM	#10
Ski-me Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colo Springs, CO Posts: 870	Re: New K5 parts coming soon! Yep, like them too! __________________ - Jeff 89' K5 Blazer, 2.5" lift, 35" tires 04' GMC Yukon XL, 3/4 ton, 8.1L

03-13-2018, 09:27 PM	#12
wtrskinut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Discovery Bay, Ca Posts: 37	Re: New K5 parts coming soon! Interested and following thanks

03-24-2018, 11:22 PM	#13
A1bigdog4ever Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Aguanga california Posts: 2	Re: New K5 parts coming soon! Very interested in both when they start selling looking for pair of doors if you can help thanks

03-25-2018, 12:33 PM	#15
wtrskinut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Discovery Bay, Ca Posts: 37	Re: New K5 parts coming soon! You got money!! Thanks and looking forward to the sill plate. They look awesome.

04-02-2018, 10:46 AM	#17
wtrskinut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Discovery Bay, Ca Posts: 37	Re: New K5 parts coming soon! Got my sill plate and the fit and finish is awesome. Looks a lot better than the factory plate. Thanks again Irish for making these obsolete parts available.

04-03-2018, 12:18 AM	#18
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,604	Re: New K5 parts coming soon! These look really great! When I am ready, I would like to do local pick up in CA on some rear panels __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.



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04-12-2018, 03:22 PM	#20
wtrskinut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Discovery Bay, Ca Posts: 37	Re: New K5 parts coming soon! Bought a rear sill plate and side panels from Irish. There not good they are AWESOME. Fit and finish on both parts was above my expectations. Thanks bud. Once I get it upholstered, end of the month, I'll send you and post some pictures.

06-06-2018, 04:23 PM	#23
Irish1941 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 450	Re: New K5 parts coming soon! Sill plates are done for now. Waiting to hear how these new tariffs are going to hurt. Supplier said could be as much as 20-30% to offset the losses.

06-08-2018, 09:49 AM	#25
trukman1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Beavercreek, Ohio 45431 Posts: 737	Re: New K5 parts coming soon! Not trying to be a pain but are the side panels Luan or 1/4" marine grade plywood? If Luan, that material normally doesn't holdup well to moisture unless sealed with a good water repellent. Also, your picture looks like it has about a 1" gap over the wheel well. So my question is, what grade and type of material are the side panels and is that a gap over the wheel well and, if so, how does it affect final look? Just wanted to ask questions before ordering. __________________ 1967 K30 461/TH400/Np205/D60/14FF/BDS MTZ 375/75/16 on 16x10 Pro Comps

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