73 k-5 needs new body!

[Bubsoline]

I just recently aquired a 73 blazer. The drivetrain is solid, but the body is rusted pretty badly. I would like to do a total body swap and I was wondering what bodies would make the transition easiest? Any ideas...?

 

[dremu]

73-77 will bolt up; 73-75 are full-convertible and 76-77 are the halftop.

78+ will go but will take some work for the middle mounts, 'cuz the bed floor changed between '77 and '78.

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[jtrapani]

go fiberglass??? usbodysource.com

 

[shaun89]

fiberglass is awesome and all, but id feel like im driving a "kit car" or kit truck in this instance...maybe im just weird?

 

[us74k5]

Im highly considering selling my 74 body... Going with just a truck cab, doin the truggy thing.


Did i mention is has already been line-xd and has a soft top...

 

[ChrisPerry]

Fiberglass is also over 8 grand!!!! I would look for a 76 or 77 unless your set on the full top.

 

[dremu]

Other observations involve that fiddling with the VIN can be bad juju, especially relating to smog. If you put on a 76+ body, that'll include a 76+ VIN...

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[ChrisPerry]

As far as the Vin # you just need to take it to the highway patrol. Let them know you are going to replace the body. They will change the # on the replacement tub and keep it legal. They will need to see the old tub prior to removal from the chassis.

 

[blazinzuk]

you can do what I am going to do and use a newer body with the old windsheild frame so its still a convertible

 

[Bubsoline]

Thanks

Thank you all for your responses! I think I will keep looking for a new body, preferably a full convertable, but I would settle for a half hard top as long as it's in good condition.

I'll start checking junk yards and looking around. I don't have much to spend. Thanks