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**Thealien** · 02-14-2020, 07:05 PM

As the thread title says I need some leveling mats.

Also looking for the chrome rear CST panel strips that go on the top of the rear panels

Parchment 1972 CST door panels with the stainless trim

Tailgate to side bed strips and rubber seals

Thanks
Mark

tristan · 02-15-2020, 08:28 AM

I have a leftover set of leveling mats from my 1971 Jimmy project. They have repaired cracks but are otherwise sound. I will pull them out of storage today, get them cleaned up and will send you some pictures. I have other leftover parts from that project also if you need anything that you didn't mention. Please PM me your email or phone #.

**Thealien** · 02-15-2020, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tristan

I have a leftover set of leveling mats from my 1971 Jimmy project. They have repaired cracks but are otherwise sound. I will pull them out of storage today, get them cleaned up and will send you some pictures. I have other leftover parts from that project also if you need anything that you didn't mention. Please PM me your email or phone #.

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**a1vintage69** · 02-23-2020, 01:13 AM

Do you need mats still Mark? I have a few sets. all of them have splits and cracks but are still nice and useable. $200 shipped you pay pp fees

**Thealien** · 02-23-2020, 07:14 AM

Yes, could you post a picture of the nicest set laid out showing cracks? Can't really tell from the pictures.

**a1vintage69** · 02-23-2020, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Thealien

Yes, could you post a picture of the nicest set laid out showing cracks? Can't really tell from the pictures.

Yes, I will pull them out and get some pictures. I may get to it today.later on

**Thealien** · 02-23-2020, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by a1vintage69

Yes, I will pull them out and get some pictures. I may get to it today.later on

At your convenience, they won't be needed for months. I just want to get some while I can.

Thanks

**a1vintage69** · 02-23-2020, 09:25 PM

Mark, I must have sold the good ones. I could only come up with 3 sets and I'm keeping the best for my k5 and the other 2 are not what you want.one set was cut out on the corners do to a role bar and the other set is dried out both have splits and tears. But these are hard to find in good condition.

**Thealien** · 02-25-2020, 07:33 AM

Sent a couple PMs still interested.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tristan

I have a leftover set of leveling mats from my 1971 Jimmy project. They have repaired cracks but are otherwise sound. I will pull them out of storage today, get them cleaned up and will send you some pictures. I have other leftover parts from that project also if you need anything that you didn't mention. Please PM me your email or phone #.

**Thealien** · 02-25-2020, 07:37 PM

Still looking.

**Thealien** · 03-04-2020, 01:23 PM

@tristan

I am still looking for these, please.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tristan

I have a leftover set of leveling mats from my 1971 Jimmy project. They have repaired cracks but are otherwise sound. I will pull them out of storage today, get them cleaned up and will send you some pictures. I have other leftover parts from that project also if you need anything that you didn't mention. Please PM me your email or phone #.

**Thealien** · 04-03-2020, 08:06 AM

Still looking for leveling mats.

**Thealien** · 05-30-2020, 08:59 AM

Still looking for leveling mats

jondancer · 05-30-2020, 01:50 PM

Surprised these aren’t reproduced yet

**Blazerowner** · 05-30-2020, 02:33 PM

I agree. I have two really good sets but I will never sell them because they are so hard to find.l in good shape.

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Originally Posted by jondancer

Surprised these aren’t reproduced yet

Terrysch · 05-30-2020, 03:30 PM

These are probably not repops for two reason.
The lower volume of the Blazers/Jimmys.
Plus even though they are rubber and not steel part, the two parts are large rubber parts and also complex because of the peaks and valleys. This means higher tooling costs.
With the low volumes and higher tooling costs there is not return on investment to justify making new tooling.
Terry

**painterljp** · 05-31-2020, 10:53 AM

We bought a bed rug mat for newer truck. They have the valleys for a pickup underneath. Wonder if it would match up to a blazer. Just a thought. If would have to be cut to fit and ruin it for use in anything else. But maybe look and measure the underside first. Or maybe find a friend that has one and look at underside of it and see if it will work first.?? Just a thought. I know beds are different now but maybe.??

**Thealien** · 05-31-2020, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by painterljp

We bought a bed rug mat for newer truck. They have the valleys for a pickup underneath. Wonder if it would match up to a blazer. Just a thought. If would have to be cut to fit and ruin it for use in anything else. But maybe look and measure the underside first. Or maybe find a friend that has one and look at underside of it and see if it will work first.?? Just a thought. I know beds are different now but maybe.??

Sounds interesting, I don't think I have seen a bed matt/rug with ridges. Do you have a link to one?

**painterljp** · 05-31-2020, 01:28 PM

Dont know how to send a link but look up bedbugs on Google look at the underside of the mat. Dont know if you can just buy underside of one. When my son gets home I can take a picture of underside of his.

Terrysch · 05-31-2020, 04:12 PM

painerljp,
Looked at the bedbugs site.
Looks like a very viable alternative to the unobtanium oem rubber leveling mats.
Great find!!! Thanks for sharing with the forum.
They don't have size to fit out 67-72 blazers/jimmys.
so it looks like you buy a larger mat size and cut to our bed size.
Terry

**painterljp** · 05-31-2020, 04:26 PM

Check it out a little better you can call them during week. They have great customer service. May send you a sample?

**painterljp** · 05-31-2020, 11:46 PM

This one is for van floor couldnt get the image of a truck one to load.. I imagine you could get one close to ribs needed you could somehow grind down areas to match your particular rib pattern on bottom side. Good luck in hunting. Let know what you all find out.

caseyfromMO · 06-02-2020, 04:41 PM

https://bedrug.com/universal-truck-b.../chevrolet/c10

Im assuming this would be the option? Closest to the years of these and universal cut to length?

**painterljp** · 06-02-2020, 04:46 PM

The universal ones are NOT ribbed on bottom I dont think
I sent to the factory for samples. Will post pics once I receive them. Call the factory who makes them.

caseyfromMO · 06-02-2020, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by painterljp

The universal ones are NOT ribbed on bottom I dont think
I sent to the factory for samples. Will post pics once I receive them. Call the factory who makes them.

You sent a set of mats to them? Or they are sending you a sample?

02-14-2020, 07:05 PM	#1
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,134	WTB Leveling mats in real good shape As the thread title says I need some leveling mats. Also looking for the chrome rear CST panel strips that go on the top of the rear panels Parchment 1972 CST door panels with the stainless trim Tailgate to side bed strips and rubber seals Thanks Mark __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

02-15-2020, 08:28 AM	#2
tristan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Western PA Posts: 1,295	Re: WTB Leveling mats in real good shape I have a leftover set of leveling mats from my 1971 Jimmy project. They have repaired cracks but are otherwise sound. I will pull them out of storage today, get them cleaned up and will send you some pictures. I have other leftover parts from that project also if you need anything that you didn't mention. Please PM me your email or phone #.

02-23-2020, 01:13 AM	#4
a1vintage69 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Redding, Ca. Posts: 4,013	Re: WTB Leveling mats in real good shape Do you need mats still Mark? I have a few sets. all of them have splits and cracks but are still nice and useable. $200 shipped you pay pp fees Attached Images

02-23-2020, 07:14 AM	#5
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,134	Re: WTB Leveling mats in real good shape Yes, could you post a picture of the nicest set laid out showing cracks? Can't really tell from the pictures. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

02-23-2020, 09:25 PM	#8
a1vintage69 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Redding, Ca. Posts: 4,013	Re: WTB Leveling mats in real good shape Mark, I must have sold the good ones. I could only come up with 3 sets and I'm keeping the best for my k5 and the other 2 are not what you want.one set was cut out on the corners do to a role bar and the other set is dried out both have splits and tears. But these are hard to find in good condition. Attached Images

02-25-2020, 07:37 PM	#10
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,134	Re: WTB Leveling mats in real good shape Still looking. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

04-03-2020, 08:06 AM	#12
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,134	Re: WTB Leveling mats in real good shape Still looking for leveling mats. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

05-30-2020, 08:59 AM	#13
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,134	Re: WTB Leveling mats in real good shape Still looking for leveling mats __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

05-30-2020, 01:50 PM	#14
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,194	Re: WTB Leveling mats in real good shape Surprised these aren’t reproduced yet

05-30-2020, 03:30 PM	#16
Terrysch Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 573	Re: WTB Leveling mats in real good shape These are probably not repops for two reason. The lower volume of the Blazers/Jimmys. Plus even though they are rubber and not steel part, the two parts are large rubber parts and also complex because of the peaks and valleys. This means higher tooling costs. With the low volumes and higher tooling costs there is not return on investment to justify making new tooling. Terry

05-31-2020, 10:53 AM	#17
painterljp Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 901	Re: WTB Leveling mats in real good shape We bought a bed rug mat for newer truck. They have the valleys for a pickup underneath. Wonder if it would match up to a blazer. Just a thought. If would have to be cut to fit and ruin it for use in anything else. But maybe look and measure the underside first. Or maybe find a friend that has one and look at underside of it and see if it will work first.?? Just a thought. I know beds are different now but maybe.??

05-31-2020, 01:28 PM	#19
painterljp Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 901	Re: WTB Leveling mats in real good shape Dont know how to send a link but look up bedbugs on Google look at the underside of the mat. Dont know if you can just buy underside of one. When my son gets home I can take a picture of underside of his.

05-31-2020, 04:12 PM	#20
Terrysch Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 573	Re: WTB Leveling mats in real good shape painerljp, Looked at the bedbugs site. Looks like a very viable alternative to the unobtanium oem rubber leveling mats. Great find!!! Thanks for sharing with the forum. They don't have size to fit out 67-72 blazers/jimmys. so it looks like you buy a larger mat size and cut to our bed size. Terry

05-31-2020, 04:26 PM	#21
painterljp Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 901	Re: WTB Leveling mats in real good shape Check it out a little better you can call them during week. They have great customer service. May send you a sample?

05-31-2020, 11:46 PM	#22
painterljp Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 901	Re: WTB Leveling mats in real good shape This one is for van floor couldnt get the image of a truck one to load.. I imagine you could get one close to ribs needed you could somehow grind down areas to match your particular rib pattern on bottom side. Good luck in hunting. Let know what you all find out. Attached Images



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06-02-2020, 04:41 PM	#23
caseyfromMO Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Willow Springs Posts: 62	Re: WTB Leveling mats in real good shape https://bedrug.com/universal-truck-b.../chevrolet/c10 Im assuming this would be the option? Closest to the years of these and universal cut to length?

06-02-2020, 04:46 PM	#24
painterljp Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 901	Re: WTB Leveling mats in real good shape The universal ones are NOT ribbed on bottom I dont think I sent to the factory for samples. Will post pics once I receive them. Call the factory who makes them.

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