Rear lower quarter panel

[Lieferson]

Does anyone know if they sell just the rear lower sheet metal? Do i have to buy a fleetside lower and make it work? The tub i bought had them removed for im guessing a tube or plate bumper.

[Lieferson]

The section in red. I need both sides

[hemi43]

Nope !! That was the only thing I couldn't get, because the shape of that area is unique to the Blazer. Thankfully my 1/4's were in good shape at the rear of the truck. I used fleetside patches to fix the wheel arch , and they fit pretty good with a bit of massaging.

[69-72]

Originally Posted by hemi43

Nope !! That was the only thing I couldn't get, because the shape of that area is unique to the Blazer. Thankfully my 1/4's were in good shape at the rear of the truck. I used fleetside patches to fix the wheel arch , and they fit pretty good with a bit of massaging.

That area is not unique to Blazers, it is the same as a short bedside. Infact if you cut the first couple inches off of a short bedside it can be used as a panel replacement.

[69-72]

Originally Posted by Lieferson

The section in red. I need both sides

If you can try looking for patches from a truck, original metal instead of repro, it will be alot easier to fit.

Long or shortbed will work, just with the long bed you can't use the whole piece to the end because it will be longer. Shortbed will be the same length as blazer but the chances of finding a short bed patch from a truck are obviously much slimmer.

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by 69-72

That area is not unique to Blazers, it is the same as a short bedside. Infact if you cut the first couple inches off of a short bedside it can be used as a panel replacement.

So you're saying the length and shape from the wheel arch to the back of the 1/4 is the same on a Blazer and a shortbox Fleetside? Compare the 2 links below. The rearmost section is a different shape.The top link is the short Fleetside, and the lower link is the Blazer.

http://www.autometaldirect.com/image...067-3R_800.jpg

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...b7fc5954d8.jpg

Regardless, that part is not available aftermarket, only the long box patch panel is.

[69-72]

Originally Posted by hemi43

So you're saying the distance and shape from the wheel arch to the back of the 1/4 is the same on a Blazer and a shortbox Fleetside?
Regardless, that part is not available aftermarket, only the long box is.

Yes it is the same. The pictures I posted were of a short bed side fitted to my jimmy. That is correct, as far as I know the lower rear is not available in short bed length, only long bed. Often times only the piece directly behind the rear wheel is what is needed, not the entire length. Another thing that could be done if the entire length is needed is to take a section out of the middle of the long bed patch and weld it back together.

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by 69-72

Yes it is the same. The pictures I posted were of a short bed side fitted to my jimmy. That is correct, as far as I know the lower rear is not available in short bed length, only long bed. Often times only the piece directly behind the rear wheel is what is needed, not the entire length. Another thing that could be done if the entire length is needed is to take a section out of the middle of the long bed patch and weld it back together.

I added a couple links on my previous post.
When I did my Blazer, I also bought the long box patch panels, but never used them because they would have taken too much massaging to make them fit. Not only was the rear part a different shape, the taper from front to back was way off. I opted to use a full wheel arch because thankfully my 1/4 was not that bad at the rear.

[69-72]

That's the reason why I stick to original steel whenever I can. I have learnt that lesson the hard way too many times over the years about ill fitting aftermarket. Although I must say I was impressed with the short bed side I got. The detail was nice and everything lined up perfectly.

I wish I could say the same about the repro blazer bedside. I made a post about it here but long story short it was a disaster. I will find the link and post it.


Edit. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...9&postcount=55

[69-72]

Originally Posted by hemi43

I added a couple links on my previous post.
When I did my Blazer, I also bought the long box patch panels, but never used them because they would have taken too much massaging to make them fit. Not only was the rear part a different shape, the taper from front to back was way off. I opted to use a full wheel arch because thankfully my 1/4 was not that bad at the rear.

I'm not sure I'm seeing what you are seeing. It might look a bit different from the angle the picture is taken at maybe? The rear deflectors behind the wheels are the same on a pickup as a Blazer so they wouldn't interchange if the angle was different in that area.

[Lieferson]

So really i will want to look for someone parting out a blazer... which rarely happens. I have seen some that were practically swiss cheese been resurrected :/ Oh well ill just have to keep my eyes peeled! thanks fellas

[69-72]

Originally Posted by Lieferson

So really i will want to look for someone parting out a blazer... which rarely happens. I have seen some that were practically swiss cheese been resurrected :/ Oh well ill just have to keep my eyes peeled! thanks fellas

Or go the shortbed route but at $400ish per side it wouldn't be very practical for the small section you need. Good luck either way 😊