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Hi Jeff, I have a for sale thread going in the blazer parts section that I'm trying to update as I disassemble the truck.



Made some more good progress tonight. Got both driveshafts removed, pulled the shocks off, as well as the parking brake cables. Also got the engine/trans/t-case all in one shot. Need to do a little more pressure washing now that the drivetrain is out of the way, and measure/record axle centerlines since the axles/springs will be coming off next, and I will need a reference for placement of the 2wd suspension.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...812_233801.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...812_234641.jpg

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Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build
 

Looks like the only thing you need to keep for this build is the frame rails.

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Coming along nicely. what are dim's of your shop? I like the pole barn design. I notice you dont have any lights up, why is that? must be hard to work with flood lights.

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Basically. I am planning to use the 4x4 stuff to convert the blue C-10 to a K-10.

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40x56x14

It's a work in progress...need to finish wiring it, insulating it, sheeting the ceiling and walls, painting the interior. There's not enough hours in the day.

I do the bulk of my fabrication work in the house garage for now, which is insulated, drywalled, heated, and wired for 240 for the mig, tig, and plasma. Not to mention it has lights ;)

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I hear you on that. thats a good size shop. At least you go the space to keep it all inside. all it takes is money and time. both of which can be hard to come by some times.

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Well after running 3 tanks of fuel through my pressure washer over the past few days, here's what we've got.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...Picture008.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...Picture009.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...Picture014.jpg

And my partner in crime, hanging out and watching from her hot-rod.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...Picture011.jpg

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How much for the Holley equipt Mr. McGoo car? Is that a tribute or #s matching car?

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Numbers matching...just as it came from the factory, but not for long. I'm a hot rodder, not a waxer....trying to impart that into my daughter as well :)

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Well, axles and steering are off of it, and it's moved over to the house garage for some cutting/grinding/fabrication. Let the games begin.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...817_220022.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...817_220054.jpg

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http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...827_184857.jpg

Got a bunch of parts from Porterbuilt last week. Now I need to find some time to finish grinding rivets from the rear spring hangers so I can install these goodies :metal:
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nice stuff!

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coming alone nice

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Took advantage of the cool, rainy night to tackle some unsavory work that I've been avoiding on the blazer.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...60115312_n.jpg

Got all the old brackets/spring hangers/bump stops/etc cut off the frame, and started mocking up the rear suspension.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...907_231203.jpg

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Looks good! Wish someone had a bolt-in solution back when I converted mine. What's the plan for upper spring mounts?
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I would feel bad rodding such an original truck too.
Oh wait that's what I am doing.
Strike that.
How fast was that pass on the vid?
I have a 4wd I am converting to 2wd too (not like yours by any stretch)
So I am also interested in the rear spring mounts. Or Bag?
4wd frame is more narrow in the rear right?

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I am getting away from air-ride on this truck. I am going to be running coil-overs on all 4 corners. I'll show the rear coil-over mounts when I get to that point. Going for more of a handling aspect on this rig, rather than just being low.

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Thanks to Bennett-G4L, I have some new shoes on the way for the project.
Coys 18/20 combo.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1347814714
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1347814714

Here's a couple pics of them on his ride.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1347814714
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1347814714

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Just got caught up on your build, this blazer is going to be awesome. I love tue porterbuilt parts. I know you will love the wheels and thanks again.
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I don't feel bad anymore. I'd feel worse spending a bunch of coin on a truck that wasn't truly what I wanted. ;)

The vid was a 12.1 et pass if I remember correctly. I didn't get my fast pass on vid that night, which was an 11.95.

Regardless if you go spring, or bags, you will need to either buy or fab a spring mount on the outside of the framerails, since as you mentioned, the frame rails are narrower at that point on the 4x4 frames. I am not going with coils, or bags, so my setup will be different than most. The coilover setup will be similar to a 4-link, in the way that they're mounted.

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Took some measurements, drilled some holes, and got the trailing arm crossmember bolted in today. Used some PVC pipe to mock up the rear suspension without actually having to have the rear axle in.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps888a84a9.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps7c53b4f0.jpg

Also clamped the fuel tank up to the frame to check the fit. It's sumped with a -10 fitting.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps9285a6f7.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps13ce1baa.jpg
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killer

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Well the wheels showed up...and since I don't yet have a rolling Blazer chassis, I decided to throw them on my blue C-10 and see how they look. I'm real happy :)

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...926_172119.jpg

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http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...926_172041.jpg

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I'm glad you like them, they look awesome on your truck. Enjoy.
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Not too shabby for a long bed :D
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Man I have been away from this section too long ! Subscribed :metal:
thanks for bring me back... Wasted

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Called up Rob at NoLimit and ordered up their WideRide IFS setup for the front. Should be here by Friday...can't wait to have a rolling chassis again.

http://www.nolimitparts.com/WRIFS_h.jpg

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i see why you sold me the LS1, very nice

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Didn't get anything done on the truck(s) this week, but I did get to work on wiring the shop, and putting up some lights. Kinda important with the days getting shorter and all...

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...002_235317.jpg

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Haha, my wife just posted this to my facebook wall...at least she has a sense of humor about it...

My WideRide IFS showed up!

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...2/packages.jpg

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Nice. That was a fast delivery. Gonna be cool to see this one come together. You planning on running stock inner fenders?
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Yes, planning for stock inner fenders.

Pulled the main crossmember out of the box to take a peek. Gotta find some time to start measuring and drilling holes.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...005_160830.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...5_160849_1.jpg

Also picked up a clean 68 Chevy front clip while up in WI this weekend.


http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...006_112202.jpg
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Hope to be rolling by the end of the week.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...007_211548.jpg

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Got the crossmember up to the frame last night...after cleaning up the shop, it's all the further I got before the wife wanted me to come in for the night... :waah:

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...009_210641.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...009_210726.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...009_210654.jpg


Also, while I was waiting for parts to show up, I built this patina'd die-cast blazer. Got it on my desk at work to keep me motivated :lol:

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...010_082526.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...010_082443.jpg

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Since you are going coil overs and have plans for Big Hp are you doing anything more to the frame to increase its stiffness to get all you can out of those front and rear suspensions?

After drilling some holes in my frame(2wd conversion) I can tell they sure arent made out of the same material as later model GM trucks....

Nice build either way

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Yes, I'm planning to box a few sections of the frame, as well as some additional stiffening. I'm also planning for a cage, to protect my family, as well as stiffen up an inherently flexy truck.

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A cage with some frame Tie-ins would be the hot ticket for reducing chassis flex for sure. With the HP you are putting in it,it probably couldnt hurt to have some extra safety either.

Too bad you are on the other side of the country from me. Building a bling cage wouldnt be too tough since the roof comes off.

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LOL, you have no idea...I'm not one of those guys that builds a screamer then never uses it. I drive my toys like a rental ;)

I think a tube bender is next up on my list of tools. I had the local chassis guy quote me a cage....while not at all unreasonable, I am fully capable of doing it myself....and I'll still have the tools left over. Plus, it's not like I'm planning to build a 25.5 cage or anything :lol:

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Im pretty sure if you build it to run....you are supposed to use it! :devil:

Tube bender is a great investment. I have built several cages and full tube chassis crawlers over the years its alot of fun. You may consider getting some tube bending software if you really get into it....

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Did some work the past couple nights. Got the front clip pulled off the blue truck, and the engine/trans pulled out. It's kinda bittersweet, seeing as I've been driving this truck for 16 years... :waah:

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...018_223426.jpg

But then sad turns to pumped when I stabbed the drivetrain between the framerails for mock-up. :metal:

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...018_223740.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...018_223646.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...018_223729.jpg

Ordered up some steel last night to get a transmission crossmember made. Planning to get the front suspension put together this weekend...and maybe the rear axle underneath it if I'm feeling motivated.