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dsraven · 09-20-2021, 11:41 PM

It would be great to include pics if possible, I would like to see that.
I didnt bother with all the envoy sheet metal forward of the firewall because I didnt think it would fit well with the 57 front end and fenders. I cut all that off at the firewall and used the 57 inner fenders, fabbed a new rad support to have room ahead of the engine for an electric fan, rad and ac condensor. The 57 is a bit shorter than the 58 and 59 though.
I have seen other trailblazer envoy swaps on these and the firewalls pretty much line up with the stock old truck firewall in order to have the front wheels look right in the openings. Easier to do that and then modify the frame to fit the rear wheel openings since the front wheels need clearance to turn etc. Thst said, the front fenders could also be reworked to fit where the wheel ening needs to be after fitting the body to fit the rear wheels.

09-20-2021, 11:41 PM	#31
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,837	Re: 1958 Saab story It would be great to include pics if possible, I would like to see that. I didnt bother with all the envoy sheet metal forward of the firewall because I didnt think it would fit well with the 57 front end and fenders. I cut all that off at the firewall and used the 57 inner fenders, fabbed a new rad support to have room ahead of the engine for an electric fan, rad and ac condensor. The 57 is a bit shorter than the 58 and 59 though. I have seen other trailblazer envoy swaps on these and the firewalls pretty much line up with the stock old truck firewall in order to have the front wheels look right in the openings. Easier to do that and then modify the frame to fit the rear wheel openings since the front wheels need clearance to turn etc. Thst said, the front fenders could also be reworked to fit where the wheel ening needs to be after fitting the body to fit the rear wheels.