Boatsides on my Blazer in Progress

extremetoy · 09-24-2008, 06:22 PM

Just though I would share the progress that I have done on the boatsides for my Blazer. Consists of 2x8 3/16th, 2x2 3/16th and 3/16th plates.

2x8 welded in. I know I only have 4wheel studs on the front tire, it just for rolling around purposes

2x2 crossmembers tacked in.

Plate tacked on.

Plate partially welded in and painted

Still one more grinding, welding, painting, and another side to do. Just though I would share..

operose · 09-24-2008, 06:23 PM

Gonna cap the ends?

Looks pretty stout either way

ashmanjeepXJ · 09-24-2008, 06:43 PM

47s only need 4 lug nuts

Spike5421 · 09-24-2008, 07:03 PM

what do the bottom of the doors look like? Did you cut right below the bottom hinge?

extremetoy · 09-24-2008, 10:24 PM

yes I am going to cap the ends and then use 16 guage to block off the fat holes on the sides to stop mudd from getting in.

Yes I know I only have 4 studs on the front right. I ran out and had to roll it around alittle before I bought more and have not put them in yet but it isn't driving yet anyways.

I wanted it stought since I plan on having full exo and this thing is gonna be heavy.

turbosniper1 · 09-25-2008, 01:45 AM

I think your boatsides are just right! Not too high to make them look like $hit and take up too much of the truck, and not too low so they are pointless... they are just right! Good job! And I say that the 3/16" is also a good balance of strength and weight, especially if you are going to put the exo-cage on it! Keep the pics coming as the build progresses please! I would like to see how it turns out with the cage!

Thanks!
Matt

Rock Ape · 09-25-2008, 09:42 AM

Boatsides???I thought those were sliders!!!!

Looks good and keeping the doors might be nice....for awhile!!!

6.2Blazer · 09-25-2008, 11:37 AM

Interested in how he did the lower door hinges also. I'm going to guess he either had to cut them out and/or move them because the new tube looks higher.

Also, is there still room inside the door to roll the window all the way down?

extremetoy · 09-25-2008, 01:21 PM

The hinges on the doors are in the stock location but I had to cut the bottom hinge in half. Originally I wanted to go higher but with the doors so heavy, I just went as high as I could and it turned out perfect. The windows are currently welded shut to keep the weather from the interior while I build it. Unfortunately GM decided to design the doors with the power window motor in the bottom of the door. I plan on getting some doors with manual windows and modify them to work with them cut. Or I will just cut the welds and pull out the windows

87GMCsierra · 09-25-2008, 01:45 PM

Are all of the 2x2 braces the same length? my buddy has a 91 blazer and he is boatsiding it but it doesn't look like we can get the plate to sit flush with the frame if we run the braces straight to the frame cause the frame has a slight bend in it at the front.

SKOP · 09-25-2008, 03:21 PM

looks good.

i also love the look of your rig

J-Ohlin · 09-25-2008, 03:57 PM

Also love the rig. Can you post pics of the rear fenders inside and out. also did you bob the rear or just push the axle back?

78stepsideUAK10 · 09-25-2008, 03:59 PM

Badass

extremetoy · 09-25-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Ohlin

Also love the rig. Can you post pics of the rear fenders inside and out. also did you bob the rear or just push the axle back?

The back is narrowed 9" on each side. I started the narrowing slightly past the cab to save some room for the passengers. Also the rear axle is pushed back about 3". I will take picture when I have a chance..

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87GMCsierra

Are all of the 2x2 braces the same length? my buddy has a 91 blazer and he is boatsiding it but it doesn't look like we can get the plate to sit flush with the frame if we run the braces straight to the frame cause the frame has a slight bend in it at the front.

All of the 2x2 braces are a slightly different length and angle from each other. The frame is slightly different throughout the entire thing. The bottom plate looks like a wave on the bottom to match the shape of the frame. When i have a chance will take a picture of it. 3/16th is not that thick and it can be bent to conform to the frame either buy pushing it with your foot and tacking it in or using a jack to push it against the frame.

Odin K30 · 09-25-2008, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by extremetoy

The windows are currently welded shut

Dood....you can weld glass

Just being a dick.

Nice work keep the pics coming looks good.
I dig the skulls.

87GMCsierra · 09-25-2008, 06:45 PM

thanks man. ill try to convince him to do it that way. it seems alot easier. he wanted to run 2x2 off the frame about 6" to 8" then angle cut them and run the braces from those to the slider.

extremetoy · 09-25-2008, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87GMCsierra

thanks man. ill try to convince him to do it that way. it seems alot easier. he wanted to run 2x2 off the frame about 6" to 8" then angle cut them and run the braces from those to the slider.

On average, mine are 12" long from frame to 2x8

87GMCsierra · 09-26-2008, 12:19 AM

yea the way he wanted to do it doesn't seem as strong as just running them straight to the frame.

77fixer · 09-26-2008, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by extremetoy

I know I only have 4wheel studs on the front tire, it just for rolling around purposes

How about some pics of the wheel spacers.

welndmn · 09-26-2008, 09:59 AM

Looks nice.
Wow, you live in P-town and I have never seen that rig.... Does it run

extremetoy · 09-26-2008, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by welndmn

Looks nice.
Wow, you live in P-town and I have never seen that rig.... Does it run

It does not see too much street use with tire wear being so expensive

Yes it does run but I have yet to drive it with the rockwells and 47s. currently it is a slightly built L98 355 with TPI.

motofast28 · 09-26-2008, 06:41 PM

can you take some pics of the inside where you cut at

extremetoy · 09-27-2008, 04:03 PM

I will take pictures tomorrow when I weld in the drivers side plate.

Ramrock · 09-27-2008, 05:14 PM

Man after seeing this i think i mite reuse my 2x4x.250slider when i boat side my yota truggy. And just move them up and use 2x2.250 wall for the angle peices to the frame. Sence my exo/cage is set-up to mount to it. Plus 2x2x.250 is just setting on my shop floor.

78stepsideUAK10 · 09-27-2008, 08:55 PM

How far up are the power windows in the doors, or are they mounted on the bottom.

I want to keep my power windows

09-24-2008, 06:22 PM	#1
extremetoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21887 Location: pleasanton ca Posts: 2,239	Boatsides on my Blazer in Progress Just though I would share the progress that I have done on the boatsides for my Blazer. Consists of 2x8 3/16th, 2x2 3/16th and 3/16th plates. 2x8 welded in. I know I only have 4wheel studs on the front tire, it just for rolling around purposes 2x2 crossmembers tacked in. Plate tacked on. Plate partially welded in and painted Still one more grinding, welding, painting, and another side to do. Just though I would share.. Last edited by extremetoy; 09-24-2008 at 10:42 PM.

09-24-2008, 06:43 PM	#3
ashmanjeepXJ Cherokee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10249 Location: NW Tucson, Arizona Posts: 3,038	47s only need 4 lug nuts __________________ 88XJuggy, LPG 383-th400-203-205, d60-14B, 42inTSLs 70 FJ40, 350-SM465-205, d44-14B, 38inTSLs, RIP Josh Come wheel with us WheelingAZ.com Last edited by ashmanjeepXJ; 09-24-2008 at 06:44 PM.

09-24-2008, 07:03 PM	#4
Spike5421 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10411 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 157	what do the bottom of the doors look like? Did you cut right below the bottom hinge? __________________ 82 Cj7 (SOLD) '04 4wd Taco, S/C, Allpro 3.5", 4.88 gears, ARB bumper, Warn, rocker guards.

09-25-2008, 01:45 AM	#6
turbosniper1 The MaKK Daddy Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 66537 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 635	I think your boatsides are just right! Not too high to make them look like $hit and take up too much of the truck, and not too low so they are pointless... they are just right! Good job! And I say that the 3/16" is also a good balance of strength and weight, especially if you are going to put the exo-cage on it! Keep the pics coming as the build progresses please! I would like to see how it turns out with the cage! Thanks! Matt __________________ The BEST H-1 Beadlocks with custom recenters: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=692850 47RE Trans NEEDED for '01 Ram 2500 Diesel http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...0#post10167380

09-25-2008, 09:42 AM	#7
Rock Ape Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23843 Location: Reno,NV Posts: 2,127	Boatsides???I thought those were sliders!!!! Looks good and keeping the doors might be nice....for awhile!!! __________________ THANKS TO MY SPONSORS....TFAB,TRAIL-GEAR,YUKON AND TORCHMATE!!!

09-24-2008, 06:23 PM	#2
operose Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69243 Location: who cares Posts: 533	Gonna cap the ends? Looks pretty stout either way

09-24-2008, 10:24 PM	#5
extremetoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21887 Location: pleasanton ca Posts: 2,239	yes I am going to cap the ends and then use 16 guage to block off the fat holes on the sides to stop mudd from getting in. Yes I know I only have 4 studs on the front right. I ran out and had to roll it around alittle before I bought more and have not put them in yet but it isn't driving yet anyways. I wanted it stought since I plan on having full exo and this thing is gonna be heavy.

09-25-2008, 11:37 AM	#8
6.2Blazer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21408 Posts: 908	Interested in how he did the lower door hinges also. I'm going to guess he either had to cut them out and/or move them because the new tube looks higher. Also, is there still room inside the door to roll the window all the way down?

09-25-2008, 01:21 PM	#9
extremetoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21887 Location: pleasanton ca Posts: 2,239	The hinges on the doors are in the stock location but I had to cut the bottom hinge in half. Originally I wanted to go higher but with the doors so heavy, I just went as high as I could and it turned out perfect. The windows are currently welded shut to keep the weather from the interior while I build it. Unfortunately GM decided to design the doors with the power window motor in the bottom of the door. I plan on getting some doors with manual windows and modify them to work with them cut. Or I will just cut the welds and pull out the windows

09-25-2008, 01:45 PM	#10
87GMCsierra Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Member # 49663 Location: IL Posts: 190	Are all of the 2x2 braces the same length? my buddy has a 91 blazer and he is boatsiding it but it doesn't look like we can get the plate to sit flush with the frame if we run the braces straight to the frame cause the frame has a slight bend in it at the front. __________________ 87 GMC 350 TPI Blown(up).d60 x-over locked zero rates & 6" skys.14bltff detroit,discs DIY4X shackle flip & 4"tough country's.465/205 twin sticked.H.A.D. front shaft.39.5 tsls on beadlocks. narrowed 2ft front & rear 01 dodge ram 2500 CTD 6spd. DD/Tow rig leveled on 35" Interco's

09-25-2008, 03:21 PM	#11
SKOP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Member # 109734 Location: BC,canada Posts: 212	looks good. i also love the look of your rig Last edited by SKOP; 09-25-2008 at 03:21 PM.

09-25-2008, 03:57 PM	#12
J-Ohlin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Member # 80208 Location: Roy, Utah Posts: 267	Also love the rig. Can you post pics of the rear fenders inside and out. also did you bob the rear or just push the axle back? __________________ 76 fj-40, 400sb, 465, 35's. 89 blazer, tbi 350, nv 4500, 241, 60, eaton, 5.13's, 38.5 SX's.

09-25-2008, 03:59 PM	#13
78stepsideUAK10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 92930 Location: Fl :( Posts: 566	Badass

09-25-2008, 06:45 PM	#16
87GMCsierra Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Member # 49663 Location: IL Posts: 190	thanks man. ill try to convince him to do it that way. it seems alot easier. he wanted to run 2x2 off the frame about 6" to 8" then angle cut them and run the braces from those to the slider. __________________ 87 GMC 350 TPI Blown(up).d60 x-over locked zero rates & 6" skys.14bltff detroit,discs DIY4X shackle flip & 4"tough country's.465/205 twin sticked.H.A.D. front shaft.39.5 tsls on beadlocks. narrowed 2ft front & rear 01 dodge ram 2500 CTD 6spd. DD/Tow rig leveled on 35" Interco's

09-26-2008, 12:19 AM	#18
87GMCsierra Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Member # 49663 Location: IL Posts: 190	yea the way he wanted to do it doesn't seem as strong as just running them straight to the frame. __________________ 87 GMC 350 TPI Blown(up).d60 x-over locked zero rates & 6" skys.14bltff detroit,discs DIY4X shackle flip & 4"tough country's.465/205 twin sticked.H.A.D. front shaft.39.5 tsls on beadlocks. narrowed 2ft front & rear 01 dodge ram 2500 CTD 6spd. DD/Tow rig leveled on 35" Interco's

09-26-2008, 09:59 AM	#20
welndmn Well Done Man! Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 398 Location: Brentwood, CA (East Bay Area) Posts: 16,179	Looks nice. Wow, you live in P-town and I have never seen that rig.... Does it run __________________ Mark 71 Bronco. 42's and bolt on goats.

09-26-2008, 06:41 PM	#22
motofast28 Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2008 Member # 108470 Location: Clevelan,TN Posts: 166	can you take some pics of the inside where you cut at

09-27-2008, 04:03 PM	#23
extremetoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21887 Location: pleasanton ca Posts: 2,239	I will take pictures tomorrow when I weld in the drivers side plate.

09-27-2008, 05:14 PM	#24
Ramrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20276 Location: Conroe,TX Posts: 1,762	Man after seeing this i think i mite reuse my 2x4x.250slider when i boat side my yota truggy. And just move them up and use 2x2.250 wall for the angle peices to the frame. Sence my exo/cage is set-up to mount to it. Plus 2x2x.250 is just setting on my shop floor. __________________ 01 RAM 2500 Q/B 2WD 24V CUMMINS 85 YOTA 2.5-ROCK's TBI-4.3/tb-350/doubler/42"s/H1's/4LINK/1 LINK

09-27-2008, 08:55 PM	#25
78stepsideUAK10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 92930 Location: Fl :( Posts: 566	How far up are the power windows in the doors, or are they mounted on the bottom. I want to keep my power windows Last edited by 78stepsideUAK10; 09-27-2008 at 08:56 PM.

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