reached a serious road block

[scott123]

I bought this 72 Blazer a few years ago on a killer deal. It is pretty much complete with the exception of a little body water and paint. I have put that off for a couple years just because it is so much more to just drive. I started this week taking it apart to get it painted.

The previous owner put in the roll pan in the back. Rubbing my hand on the seams I was happy with the work. Then today I hit the road block. He welded the roll pan in a blocked the bottom bolt that hold the tailgate hardware to the bed.

Unless I cut the pan out or butcher/notch the tailgate I now have a non-removable tailgate.

This is why they are so much more fun to drive....LOL

Scott