Project Sandstorm. 1971 Blazer 4wd, Boosted carb'd 454 sand beast

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

Well since this new frame was never mated to the old body, I would be worried about fitment issues. Especially if you powder coat, you can't just touch up the frame if you need to make changes during final assembly. It's A LOT more work, but I would get new body mounts and test fit the frame to the body. Since you're doing rust repair, I would have liked to make the repairs to the body on the new frame with new body mounts to make sure all body panels, door gaps and windshield to roof gap line up ....

Hmm. Didnt really think about that. I measured the frame and its straight. I just assumed it would all bolt on. lol.