C10 owner needs Blazer help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lanman1972 · 08-21-2015, 09:02 PM

Got my eye on a 1972 Blazer. Looks very rusty from the pics (have not yet seen it). Can I assume the fenders and doors are the same as C10s? Are the rear quarters or patch panels available? Thank you.

colgad · 08-21-2015, 09:51 PM

The fenders, hood, grill are C10/20/30
Door skins are the same
Quarters are available and smaller patch panels are too
Look for rust behind the doors and the box under the doors that supports the body
Rust in and below the windshield is common and harder to fix.
The body gaps are adjusted with shims under the body mounts and can be a challenge

Lanman1972 · 08-21-2015, 10:15 PM

Thanks, after the post I realized the doors are not the same. I will see this truck tomorrow, and thanks for the info. $2500 for running driving unit, but really rusty behind the doors on the quarters.

elkniks · 08-21-2015, 10:22 PM

Its all repairable. I did mine about 15 years ago and used pick up parts or just made my own. It took a long time but was worth it.

Lanman1972 · 08-21-2015, 10:37 PM

Pic of the truck in question.

hemi43 · 08-21-2015, 10:41 PM

You need to ask yourself how much you want to invest into it. Full quarters are now available, as well as just about everything else. Looking at the picture, I would crawl under it to really see how much rust there is. If you can't do the work yourself, it may not be worth it.IMO

Lanman1972 · 08-21-2015, 10:49 PM

Not afraid the rust, been there before. My C10 was much worse than I anticipated as they all are. I do all the work myself, but still have to put a number to it. I'll know more tomorrow when I see it. Thanks for the the tips on where to look.

55chevy · 08-22-2015, 12:07 AM

Hey look, tow hooks!!

hemi43 · 08-22-2015, 07:48 AM

One thing I forgot to mention. I'm sure you already know, but check that darn windshield frame! That is one part that's not available, and is known to rot.

colgad · 08-22-2015, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Lanman1972

Pic of the truck in question.

Now that I see it $2500 is a good deal if your doing the work yourself.

Just brace the body before you cut out the rust. Door Jams to A pillar Door Jam to Door Jam and Bottom of the door opening when doing rockers. Leave the top on if possible it provides alignment.

I have seen excellent rust repairs done only to find that the top no longer fits.

Best of luck and post more pictures!

Jdubs71 · 08-22-2015, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Lanman1972

Thanks, after the post I realized the doors are not the same. I will see this truck tomorrow, and thanks for the info. $2500 for running driving unit, but really rusty behind the doors on the quarters.

Doors are the same, you would just have to cut the window frames off. There was a good write up on here somewhere.

**1rippen6** · 08-25-2015, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jdubs71

Doors are the same, you would just have to cut the window frames off. There was a good write up on here somewhere.

Will need the reinforcement plate at the catch area in the jamb.

Lanman1972 · 08-25-2015, 11:11 AM

Thank you, found a thread that explains the procedure for converting the doors and adding the plate, and brass catches. Called the guy about seeing the truck over the weekend and was told hornets and wasps had taken it over. He is going to clear them out, put in a battery and give me a call.

Lanman1972 · 08-30-2015, 02:22 PM

Finally went to see it this morning. Way too far gone. I'll keep looking.

08-21-2015, 09:02 PM	#1
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	C10 owner needs Blazer help Got my eye on a 1972 Blazer. Looks very rusty from the pics (have not yet seen it). Can I assume the fenders and doors are the same as C10s? Are the rear quarters or patch panels available? Thank you.

08-21-2015, 09:51 PM	#2
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: C10 owner needs Blazer help The fenders, hood, grill are C10/20/30 Door skins are the same Quarters are available and smaller patch panels are too Look for rust behind the doors and the box under the doors that supports the body Rust in and below the windshield is common and harder to fix. The body gaps are adjusted with shims under the body mounts and can be a challenge __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour Last edited by colgad; 08-22-2015 at 08:02 AM. Reason: clarity

08-21-2015, 10:15 PM	#3
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: C10 owner needs Blazer help Thanks, after the post I realized the doors are not the same. I will see this truck tomorrow, and thanks for the info. $2500 for running driving unit, but really rusty behind the doors on the quarters.

08-21-2015, 10:22 PM	#4
elkniks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Seaside,CA Posts: 142	Re: C10 owner needs Blazer help Its all repairable. I did mine about 15 years ago and used pick up parts or just made my own. It took a long time but was worth it.

08-21-2015, 10:37 PM	#5
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: C10 owner needs Blazer help Pic of the truck in question. Attached Images

08-21-2015, 10:41 PM	#6
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,500	Re: C10 owner needs Blazer help You need to ask yourself how much you want to invest into it. Full quarters are now available, as well as just about everything else. Looking at the picture, I would crawl under it to really see how much rust there is. If you can't do the work yourself, it may not be worth it.IMO

08-21-2015, 10:49 PM	#7
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: C10 owner needs Blazer help Not afraid the rust, been there before. My C10 was much worse than I anticipated as they all are. I do all the work myself, but still have to put a number to it. I'll know more tomorrow when I see it. Thanks for the the tips on where to look.

08-22-2015, 12:07 AM	#8
55chevy Car Truck Bike Nut Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Suffolk Virginia Posts: 850	Re: C10 owner needs Blazer help Hey look, tow hooks!! __________________ Snow free Florida panhandle, don't miss Indiana winters Temp in Suffolk Virginia, Sentenced 2 to 5 years LOL 68 shortfleet project 94 3500 TD dually so many cars so little time 72 K2 CST 2WD Blazer

08-22-2015, 07:48 AM	#9
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,500	Re: C10 owner needs Blazer help One thing I forgot to mention. I'm sure you already know, but check that darn windshield frame! That is one part that's not available, and is known to rot.

08-25-2015, 11:11 AM	#13
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: C10 owner needs Blazer help Thank you, found a thread that explains the procedure for converting the doors and adding the plate, and brass catches. Called the guy about seeing the truck over the weekend and was told hornets and wasps had taken it over. He is going to clear them out, put in a battery and give me a call.

08-30-2015, 02:22 PM	#14
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: C10 owner needs Blazer help Finally went to see it this morning. Way too far gone. I'll keep looking.



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