'79 Blazer 2WD project starts..
 

I'm starting a 79 Blazer project. I've had many pickups, but I'd like to try out a full removable top Blazer. starting with a 79, and grafting a 73 removable full top, 5.3 LS motor, T56, aftermarket IFS, 4 link rear, late Silverado wheels, 4 wheel discs. Low, but not dragging rockers.

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Are these yours?

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The yellow and white truck is the project on its way to me, the blue one is the donor of the top and windshield posts..

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Cool man. I really like the color scheme of yellow and white. A owned a 77 4wd K5 several years ago and really liked it.

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After you cut the top, make sure you do something to brace the rockers. The earlier trucks have rocker boxes the post-75 trucks do not (the body is braced by the roof structure). If you don't brace the bodt, it will flex at the door post. Guess how I know.....

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Hey, thanks, Super, but it wont remain those colors....the yellow is going to be a funky KIA Soul metallic green, and the white will be a Toyota pale gold.

Jonboy, I appreciate the suggestion. Is it only boxed, or is there more to it? Do you have pictures of the reinforced area? .....This is the reason I joined this board..great ideas, awesome builds, and plenty of info!!

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looks like a nice start
there are a couple of half roofs done to full here

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Pro-touring 79 w/LS and manual? Can't wait to see this, and welcome to 67-72!

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Any updates?

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How wide are the wheels on the yellow and white truck? Are they for sale?

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I assume that the yellow and white one is 2WD??