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Old 08-22-2018, 11:38 AM   #3
Ta2edjr
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Re: 72 k5 project bucket o rust

I checked the frame for square and to my surprise it was in good shape no bends or twists and it has trailing arm crossmember which 2wd blazers had...so after much research and printing out frame diagrams and alot measuring...you can take a shortbed frame and cut it down to fit a blazer...its thr exact same concept of a long bed to shortbed conversion..and I will try to go into detail on how we cut down the frame...the difference between a swb and k5 wheelbase is 11 Inches this 11 inches gets removed in the middle of the frame between the rear cab mount and the front cab mount. I step cut my frame and then welded fish plates on the inside..I am confident in my welding. I am not up for discussion on which is the right and wrong way. I only did it the way I know how and I hope those reading this can appreciate that..so the best part....pictures!!!
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