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Thealien · 12-05-2022, 03:09 PM

This popped up in my you tube suggestions. Not sure if anyone has seen this before? They take a 1968 long bed and make a 1968 Jimmy from it. Should be an interesting title?

https://youtu.be/UHKvTEcRx1Q

**DeadheadNM** · 12-05-2022, 03:43 PM

Now let's 'em convert it to 4wd

**Palf70Step** · 12-05-2022, 03:57 PM

Very cool

**mongocanfly** · 12-05-2022, 05:17 PM

I saw that the other day..very cool...but no telling what all that cost...

Thealien · 12-05-2022, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

I saw that the other day..very cool...but no telling what all that cost...

Even fairly rusty blazers are going for a good amount of money these days. A long bed on the other hand can be had for a bit more reasonable amount. There’s plenty of threads discussing floor and rocker and bedside repair on Blazer’s. All things being equal it was probably cheaper to do the long bed than an original blazer.

With that being said I don’t think it will ever be worth what an original Blazer is worth?

**mongocanfly** · 12-05-2022, 07:20 PM

I noticed they said a short bed truck wouldnt need a scar cut in the back..
Very interesting idea, and looks like itll be really nice when done..
When I commented on cost I was looking at the whole project, rolling chassis,engine and bodywork..
They got alot going on there..

**truckster** · 12-05-2022, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Now let's 'em convert it to 4wd

I'm with you.

**special-K** · 12-06-2022, 01:48 PM

Oh sure. Nothing new. I've heard of that. Here's one from many years ago

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I got that suggestion, too, but hadn't watched yet. What I have seen that would be more my speed is take a long bed and make a Blazer-like topless tub. No doors, just cut the top off, slide the bedsides forward to the cowl, relocate the rear wheel opening, and hop in over the side. I guess you could climb up front after entering at the tailgate if the rear area was left open. Just a good time buggy (unless it rains). Could be done for nearly nothing if you had the truck. To me it screams FUN!!

**Boog** · 12-06-2022, 08:11 PM

I've seen that shorty one Tim with finished up paint. It does look like fun. This may be it.

**72 tigger** · 12-07-2022, 03:55 PM

I like the idea

**special-K** · 12-08-2022, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

I like the idea

I do too. Thanks for the picture. I guess there are some spare tops around with no body to go with. I had a '71 I put a soft top on in the '80s. I had the top stored in the barn I rented for my business. The place got sold, had to move out by a deadline. Came back for my top and the barn had already been demoed ahead of the deadline

I had a permanent soft top Blazer.

Now all we have to do is edit this thread to say Jimmy. I like to use K/5 and GM truck as general terms, rather than leave GMC out of the picture.

sambrutay · 12-08-2022, 08:16 AM

Saw it at Dino's. The work done was amazing.

12-05-2022, 03:09 PM	#1
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,126	Long bed to Blazer This popped up in my you tube suggestions. Not sure if anyone has seen this before? They take a 1968 long bed and make a 1968 Jimmy from it. Should be an interesting title? https://youtu.be/UHKvTEcRx1Q __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

12-05-2022, 03:43 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,290	Re: Long bed to Blazer Now let's 'em convert it to 4wd __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-05-2022, 03:57 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,644	Re: Long bed to Blazer Very cool __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-05-2022, 05:17 PM	#4
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,587	Re: Long bed to Blazer I saw that the other day..very cool...but no telling what all that cost... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

12-05-2022, 07:20 PM	#6
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,587	Re: Long bed to Blazer I noticed they said a short bed truck wouldnt need a scar cut in the back.. Very interesting idea, and looks like itll be really nice when done.. When I commented on cost I was looking at the whole project, rolling chassis,engine and bodywork.. They got alot going on there.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

12-06-2022, 01:48 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Long bed to Blazer Oh sure. Nothing new. I've heard of that. Here's one from many years ago I got that suggestion, too, but hadn't watched yet. What I have seen that would be more my speed is take a long bed and make a Blazer-like topless tub. No doors, just cut the top off, slide the bedsides forward to the cowl, relocate the rear wheel opening, and hop in over the side. I guess you could climb up front after entering at the tailgate if the rear area was left open. Just a good time buggy (unless it rains). Could be done for nearly nothing if you had the truck. To me it screams FUN!! Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-06-2022, 08:11 PM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,960	Re: Long bed to Blazer I've seen that shorty one Tim with finished up paint. It does look like fun. This may be it. Attached Images __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

12-07-2022, 03:55 PM	#10
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,209	Re: Long bed to Blazer I like the idea Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk Last edited by 72 tigger; 12-08-2022 at 03:06 PM.

12-08-2022, 08:16 AM	#12
sambrutay Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 619	Re: Long bed to Blazer Saw it at Dino's. The work done was amazing. Attached Images __________________ Bruce 1964 C10 SWB #Junk 1979 C10 utility #cargopants (sold) 1971 GMC Sprint (sold) 1974 GMC Grande Sierra (sold)



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