69-72 blazer carpet strip (front) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

az1970k5 · 08-11-2015, 10:56 PM

I had the opportunity to pick up a good carpet hold down for the front, right behind the front seats. There is really nothing to it. I know they are not being reproduced. I have spoke to a couple different companies regarding fabricating these in stainless steel. Would there be a market for these strips? There is really nothing to them, I can't believe nobody has tried to reproduce them.

**Blazerowner** · 08-12-2015, 02:55 AM

I know plenty of people would like to get their hands on one. They go quick when they come up on the parts board.

**craneboy72** · 08-12-2015, 10:37 AM

I would be interested in one

ls1nova71 · 08-12-2015, 11:45 AM

they really are pretty simple, but it would take a pretty good sized break to bend them, especially the 1/8'' or so bend. I'm sure they would have to be made in a large lot to make them affordable. I would definitely be in for one.

**Blazn C5** · 08-12-2015, 02:27 PM

I would be on board for these also.

smbrouss70 · 08-14-2015, 02:54 PM

Yep, I'd buy one.

doo142 · 08-14-2015, 03:16 PM

Midunes did or is working on it I'm pretty sure

az1970k5 · 08-14-2015, 03:20 PM

I had not seen one in person until recently, I found one in very nice shape here local. I took it to a stainless steel manufacturing company for a quote in a glass finish. Only difference they told me would be the back lip would either be smooth or just a bit longer. They said the countersunk screw holes would add quite a bit to the price

ls1nova71 · 08-14-2015, 04:31 PM

So what was the quote?

doo142 · 08-19-2015, 12:56 PM

Ttt

**72ironmike** · 08-19-2015, 04:08 PM

I am having a some 69 - 72 Blazer front carpet retainers reproduced for myself and a couple of board members. These are excellent reproductions manufactured from 16 gauge mirror finish stainless steel with correct bends and counter-sunk holes. If you want in on the production run they will be $90 to $100 shipped in a secure PVC tube. I must pay 50% up front before production. You can pay half now and half at completion in two weeks. I am placing production order on Monday. LMK.

**72ironmike** · 08-19-2015, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by midunes

so we are both making these that sucks

I checked the board before I queried reproduction. On May 22, 2015 you had a for sale post for one at $175 and you stated that you were not seeking reproduction because of cost. Since I had others inquire I decided to pursue it.

**craneboy72** · 08-19-2015, 05:24 PM

Hickey off-road will yours be punched and counter sunk hopefully there will be enough need for both of u guys to sell them all

az1970k5 · 08-19-2015, 05:29 PM

I took mine to a big stainless steel fabrication shop and I am still waiting on an estimate. The only bend they would not be able to make exactly as the original was the back one. They advised that the back bend would be slightly longer than the tiny lip in the back. I figure it wouldnt make much of a difference if any difference at all because most guys use the backing. If anything i would think it would grab the carpet better. Had a small machine shop quote me $10 a piece from measurements and pictures. I'll let you all know what the stainless steel industries quotes me

midunes · 08-19-2015, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by az1970k5

I took mine to a big stainless steel fabrication shop and I am still waiting on an estimate. The only bend they would not be able to make exactly as the original was the back one. They advised that the back bend would be slightly longer than the tiny lip in the back. I figure it wouldnt make much of a difference if any difference at all because most guys use the backing. If anything i would think it would grab the carpet better. Had a small machine shop quote me $10 a piece from measurements and pictures. I'll let you all know what the stainless steel industries quotes me

At $10 a piece I'll take a 100 asap

az1970k5 · 08-19-2015, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midunes

At $10 a piece I'll take a 100 asap

That's what I said. Never got around to taking the actual piece to them since it would be a 4 hour roundtrip drive so I'm still waiting on the big guys to give me a quote. The piece has been there 2 weeks now and still have not heard from them.

tjsblazer · 08-20-2015, 02:02 AM

Another member just posted in the Blazer parts section about a production run so that is now 3 members currently in the middle of making them.
When it rains it pours.

az1970k5 · 08-20-2015, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjsblazer

Another member just posted in the Blazer parts section about a production run so that is now 3 members currently in the middle of making them.
When it rains it pours.

I agree, that's too many. I will put a pause on mine unless their prices are out of line which it doesn't seem like it at this point. Around $90-95 seems pretty reasonable.

JJH Jimmy · 08-20-2015, 10:04 AM

Here are the pictures of the ones that i made i used them on both the front and back. I used 12 ga. stainless steel and polished them.

CJM72 · 06-12-2016, 07:52 AM

Has anyone on the boards actually come through making and selling the front or rear carpet strips? I see lots of threads kicking it around, but none actually for sale!

bluek5 · 06-12-2016, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJM72

Has anyone on the boards actually come through making and selling the front or rear carpet strips? I see lots of threads kicking it around, but none actually for sale!

If he has any left, this may be what you are looking for.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679870

Jesus flores · 02-03-2017, 01:18 AM

Again I'm new to all of this but I still need the carpet strips . How do I go about ordering one. I'm in the pleasanton ca area so I I've ask Bill at vintage Chevy but unfortunately he doesn't have anymore, which really surprise me because he seem to just about have every u need to build one.

**1rippen6** · 02-03-2017, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesus flores

Again I'm new to all of this but I still need the carpet strips . How do I go about ordering one. I'm in the pleasanton ca area so I I've ask Bill at vintage Chevy but unfortunately he doesn't have anymore, which really surprise me because he seem to just about have every u need to build one.

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**mrtoni** · 02-03-2017, 11:51 AM

Need front and rears too.
Matt

**pound41** · 02-03-2017, 12:47 PM

I have owned 5 blazers only one had the angled carpet strip at the front and that one is a late 69 early 70. the other 4 that are 71/72 had the same rear carpet strip front and rear. What are considered rear carpet strips Several people I know have gotten a chromed bedstrip with no holes punched in it. same shape as the rear strip just no edge to hold the weatherstrip

08-11-2015, 10:56 PM	#1
az1970k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Tucson,Az Posts: 128	69-72 blazer carpet strip (front) I had the opportunity to pick up a good carpet hold down for the front, right behind the front seats. There is really nothing to it. I know they are not being reproduced. I have spoke to a couple different companies regarding fabricating these in stainless steel. Would there be a market for these strips? There is really nothing to them, I can't believe nobody has tried to reproduce them. Last edited by az1970k5; 08-11-2015 at 11:03 PM.

08-12-2015, 02:55 AM	#2
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,923	Re: 69-72 blazer carpet strip (front) I know plenty of people would like to get their hands on one. They go quick when they come up on the parts board. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander 66 Nova

08-12-2015, 10:37 AM	#3
craneboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Acton Ma Posts: 745	Re: 69-72 blazer carpet strip (front) I would be interested in one

08-12-2015, 11:45 AM	#4
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,118	Re: 69-72 blazer carpet strip (front) they really are pretty simple, but it would take a pretty good sized break to bend them, especially the 1/8'' or so bend. I'm sure they would have to be made in a large lot to make them affordable. I would definitely be in for one. __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

08-12-2015, 02:27 PM	#5
Blazn C5 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orangevale, Ca Posts: 347	Re: 69-72 blazer carpet strip (front) I would be on board for these also.

08-14-2015, 02:54 PM	#6
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: 69-72 blazer carpet strip (front) Yep, I'd buy one. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

08-14-2015, 03:16 PM	#7
doo142 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bristol,In. Posts: 1,115	Re: 69-72 blazer carpet strip (front) Midunes did or is working on it I'm pretty sure

08-14-2015, 03:20 PM	#8
az1970k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Tucson,Az Posts: 128	Re: 69-72 blazer carpet strip (front) I had not seen one in person until recently, I found one in very nice shape here local. I took it to a stainless steel manufacturing company for a quote in a glass finish. Only difference they told me would be the back lip would either be smooth or just a bit longer. They said the countersunk screw holes would add quite a bit to the price

08-14-2015, 04:31 PM	#9
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,118	Re: 69-72 blazer carpet strip (front) So what was the quote? __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

08-19-2015, 12:56 PM	#10
doo142 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bristol,In. Posts: 1,115	Re: 69-72 blazer carpet strip (front) Ttt

08-19-2015, 04:08 PM	#11
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,056	Re: 69-72 blazer carpet strip (front) I am having a some 69 - 72 Blazer front carpet retainers reproduced for myself and a couple of board members. These are excellent reproductions manufactured from 16 gauge mirror finish stainless steel with correct bends and counter-sunk holes. If you want in on the production run they will be $90 to $100 shipped in a secure PVC tube. I must pay 50% up front before production. You can pay half now and half at completion in two weeks. I am placing production order on Monday. LMK.

08-19-2015, 05:24 PM	#13
craneboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Acton Ma Posts: 745	Re: 69-72 blazer carpet strip (front) Hickey off-road will yours be punched and counter sunk hopefully there will be enough need for both of u guys to sell them all

08-19-2015, 05:29 PM	#14
az1970k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Tucson,Az Posts: 128	Re: 69-72 blazer carpet strip (front) I took mine to a big stainless steel fabrication shop and I am still waiting on an estimate. The only bend they would not be able to make exactly as the original was the back one. They advised that the back bend would be slightly longer than the tiny lip in the back. I figure it wouldnt make much of a difference if any difference at all because most guys use the backing. If anything i would think it would grab the carpet better. Had a small machine shop quote me $10 a piece from measurements and pictures. I'll let you all know what the stainless steel industries quotes me

08-20-2015, 02:02 AM	#17
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,520	Re: 69-72 blazer carpet strip (front) Another member just posted in the Blazer parts section about a production run so that is now 3 members currently in the middle of making them. When it rains it pours. __________________ Jeff. '72 Blazer K5 "Camshaft opinions are like belly buttons; everyone has one and no two are alike" My Blazer Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626752 My Engine Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637336

08-20-2015, 10:04 AM	#19
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 927	Re: 69-72 blazer carpet strip (front) Here are the pictures of the ones that i made i used them on both the front and back. I used 12 ga. stainless steel and polished them. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565



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06-12-2016, 07:52 AM	#20
CJM72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Raynham, MA Posts: 222	Re: 69-72 blazer carpet strip (front) Has anyone on the boards actually come through making and selling the front or rear carpet strips? I see lots of threads kicking it around, but none actually for sale!

02-03-2017, 01:18 AM	#22
Jesus flores Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Pleasanton , ca Posts: 5	Re: 69-72 blazer carpet strip (front) Again I'm new to all of this but I still need the carpet strips . How do I go about ordering one. I'm in the pleasanton ca area so I I've ask Bill at vintage Chevy but unfortunately he doesn't have anymore, which really surprise me because he seem to just about have every u need to build one.

02-03-2017, 11:51 AM	#24
mrtoni Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sparks, nevada Posts: 1,879	Re: 69-72 blazer carpet strip (front) Need front and rears too. Matt

02-03-2017, 12:47 PM	#25
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,269	Re: 69-72 blazer carpet strip (front) I have owned 5 blazers only one had the angled carpet strip at the front and that one is a late 69 early 70. the other 4 that are 71/72 had the same rear carpet strip front and rear. What are considered rear carpet strips Several people I know have gotten a chromed bedstrip with no holes punched in it. same shape as the rear strip just no edge to hold the weatherstrip

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