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ECU PIRATE · 03-25-2010, 08:49 PM

As some of you might now, I picked up a factory 2wd K5 a couple of months back with no title. Tried to get one and failed miserably. I am in the process of dismantling it to move the frame into my garage. Although I really want to re-body it under a 4wd K5, I doubt I am going to find one in this part of the country for a decent price that does not have seriour rust issues. What I was thinking about doing is finding a donor 73-80 cab and put it on the Blazer frame using the back half of the Blazer body, to make a little kick ass short bed.

I know it will be some work but, a good learning experience. I can go to the pick and pull and cut of the front part of a bed and get to work.............the floor pans on that 77 have no rust @ all. Just a thought that I have been turning over. A 5 to 5 1/2 short bed wood look sick I think. Works out because I have enough spare parts for (1) 77-80 front clip with inside release.....................

USSkoval · 03-25-2010, 08:55 PM

1. I personally feel it would look awkward and stubby.

2. It would be less work to fix the rust on a donor 4x4 tub.

knightowl73 · 03-25-2010, 09:24 PM

yeah prolly be way sicker and easier to just make it a unibody truck, maybe slope the back window a bit so the sides look more like a elcamino. patch panels are cheap to fx the rust unless its around the windshield and then MAYBE the pckup cab thing. i agree with USSkoval tho, would look akward with the gap in the middle, the bed would look way too short.

muddyblazer02 · 03-25-2010, 10:22 PM

how about getting a donor body from somewhere that is easier to find a rust free k5? when one is found then make a road trip out of it.

Ken

Restrorob · 03-25-2010, 10:32 PM

Dig up a couple pics and post um in the photoshop section, They should be able to give you a idea of what it would look like.

I seen a F**d bronco with a truck cab and bed years ago, Looked OK to me !

*C-10 simplex* · 03-25-2010, 10:55 PM

um, there is a picture of what you're describing that i saw somewhere but can't remember where. i will post if i find it, but i think it could work

datguysaL · 03-25-2010, 11:12 PM

Unibody.... Unibody... Unibody....

you could leave the top part of the cab and make a roll bar styled part to finish off the end of the cab, or you can chop it all off, but leave the windshied and door vent windows and cut off the top part off the doors...

that way you could still roll up your windows.

*Stitch* · 03-25-2010, 11:20 PM

I vote put the cab on there and make a flat bed to cover the rear of the frame...that way no chopping on a bed, and you get the extra clearance of having the flat bed...

bigblock73 · 03-25-2010, 11:26 PM

Yuk....

ECU PIRATE · 03-26-2010, 07:16 AM

All valid points. I occasionally see some locally for $ 500 or so. I guess I will keep my eyes open. With the limited space in my shop (1 car garage), it would be easier to go the cab route. I guess we will wait and see what comes up in the next few months

daxx · 03-27-2010, 09:45 PM

international title service
i've used in the past
pay a fee with a bill of sale, they register in another state in your name and send you proper papers and plates with papers that they are not a title state
then you register in you state
just a thought

FLEET72 · 03-27-2010, 09:57 PM

Why not use the blazer tub from the b pillars back on the new cab?

USSkoval · 03-27-2010, 10:09 PM

Or just use the dash from any Blazer with a good title... you didn't hear that from me, lol.

It would have to be '78 or newer though since '77 VIN tag is still in the door jamb.

ECU PIRATE · 03-28-2010, 07:56 AM

Thanks guys we will see. I think my current blazer tub may be too far gone to fix. there's a small hole underneath the windshield on the passenger side the size of a quarter. Sitting outside for 12+ years has rotted out the entire door jamb (where the hinges attach to the cab) you can envision the damage......donor truck cab is looking better and better..........87 Duallyburb just picked up a 79' lwb to go with the 82' swb I found for him. We may have to talk business

bigdnew · 03-28-2010, 08:24 AM

Hey found this in Benton, Arkansas.

http://littlerock.craigslist.org/pts/1664076472.html

ECU PIRATE · 03-28-2010, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdnew

Hey found this in Benton, Arkansas.

http://littlerock.craigslist.org/pts/1664076472.html

Nice if I lived closer. Maybe you should load up that 73' and drop it off at my family's place in Monroe, La.

bigdnew · 03-28-2010, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ECU PIRATE

Nice if I lived closer. Maybe you should load up that 73' and drop it off at my family's place in Monroe, La.

no prob i have friends in monroe. however, lotta rust, you ready for that.

ECU PIRATE · 03-28-2010, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdnew

no prob i have friends in monroe. however, lotta rust, you ready for that.

Never ready for rust. That's why I am not trying to title my Blazer

dammitmitchell · 03-28-2010, 05:38 PM

if you are going to do the shorty bed thing why not make it a utility/trail vehicle..
like a tube frame for teh back half...
that way you have a small utility section for a fuelcell trail gear etc ...
like this one
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...350300&page=11

ECU PIRATE · 03-28-2010, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damming

if you are going to do the shorty bed thing why not make it a utility/trail vehicle..
like a tube frame for teh back half...
that way you have a small utility section for a fuelcell trail gear etc ...
like this one
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...350300&page=11

If I was into four wheeling this would be nice. Thanks for your service to the country. My cousin is a young Capt. In the Special Forces leading an A team in Afghanistan

bigdnew · 03-28-2010, 09:06 PM

that's why i am parting it out. i was going to tackle the rust but after wrecking it, I am done with it.

ECU PIRATE · 03-30-2010, 08:31 AM

Here are some of the rust issues on the 77' 2wd. This is why I don't think it is worth it to shell out $ 425 to get a title from ITS and spend counts hours cutting and patching

dammitmitchell · 03-30-2010, 04:21 PM

wow... i personally wouldnt...
that blows man

ECU PIRATE · 03-30-2010, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

wow... i personally wouldnt...
that blows man

Well worth the $ 200 I paid for the truck in parts alone!!!!!!! Low back buckets, console, full gauge cluster, etc. Going to use some of this stuff on the next square body I get my hands on for a 73-80 front clip swap. I am going to start cutting it up when the weather gets better and move the frame into my shop to get it ready for a futue cab or tub swap. Surpisingly, what you see is the worst of it. The floor pans are mint as is the frame.

Prerunner1982 · 03-30-2010, 04:46 PM

I actually kind of like the Super Short Bed... They are also called Trazers (truck/blazer). If you do it up real nice with a good stance and wheels/tires I bet it would look good. In the 4x4 world they typically have a flatbed with a truck cab...

03-25-2010, 08:49 PM	#1
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Am I dreaming or is this possible As some of you might now, I picked up a factory 2wd K5 a couple of months back with no title. Tried to get one and failed miserably. I am in the process of dismantling it to move the frame into my garage. Although I really want to re-body it under a 4wd K5, I doubt I am going to find one in this part of the country for a decent price that does not have seriour rust issues. What I was thinking about doing is finding a donor 73-80 cab and put it on the Blazer frame using the back half of the Blazer body, to make a little kick ass short bed. I know it will be some work but, a good learning experience. I can go to the pick and pull and cut of the front part of a bed and get to work.............the floor pans on that 77 have no rust @ all. Just a thought that I have been turning over. A 5 to 5 1/2 short bed wood look sick I think. Works out because I have enough spare parts for (1) 77-80 front clip with inside release..................... __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

03-25-2010, 08:55 PM	#2
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: Am I dreaming or is this possible 1. I personally feel it would look awkward and stubby. 2. It would be less work to fix the rust on a donor 4x4 tub.

03-25-2010, 09:24 PM	#3
knightowl73 TUKE-NoBullChit Customs owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Marque, Tx Posts: 640	Re: Am I dreaming or is this possible yeah prolly be way sicker and easier to just make it a unibody truck, maybe slope the back window a bit so the sides look more like a elcamino. patch panels are cheap to fx the rust unless its around the windshield and then MAYBE the pckup cab thing. i agree with USSkoval tho, would look akward with the gap in the middle, the bed would look way too short. __________________ OWNER @ NBC Customs...No Bull Chit....'92 GMC C2500 ECSB 350/TH400, '57 FORD SKYLINER (My dad's for now, but its really mine-you'll NEVER see a cooler car at 7 years old lol), '42 ford rat rod shop truck (new project), 91 CHRYSLER VOYER MINIVAN (shop van for now) http://www.facebook.com/#!/nbc.customs

03-25-2010, 10:22 PM	#4
muddyblazer02 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 50	Re: Am I dreaming or is this possible how about getting a donor body from somewhere that is easier to find a rust free k5? when one is found then make a road trip out of it. Ken __________________ truck junkie

03-25-2010, 10:32 PM	#5
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Am I dreaming or is this possible Dig up a couple pics and post um in the photoshop section, They should be able to give you a idea of what it would look like. I seen a Fd bronco with a truck cab and bed years ago, Looked OK to me ! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. "Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!**

03-25-2010, 10:55 PM	#6
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: Am I dreaming or is this possible um, there is a picture of what you're describing that i saw somewhere but can't remember where. i will post if i find it, but i think it could work

03-25-2010, 11:12 PM	#7
datguysaL Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 155	Re: Am I dreaming or is this possible Unibody.... Unibody... Unibody.... you could leave the top part of the cab and make a roll bar styled part to finish off the end of the cab, or you can chop it all off, but leave the windshied and door vent windows and cut off the top part off the doors... that way you could still roll up your windows.

03-25-2010, 11:20 PM	#8
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Am I dreaming or is this possible I vote put the cab on there and make a flat bed to cover the rear of the frame...that way no chopping on a bed, and you get the extra clearance of having the flat bed...

03-25-2010, 11:26 PM	#9
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Am I dreaming or is this possible Yuk.... Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-26-2010, 07:16 AM	#10
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: Am I dreaming or is this possible All valid points. I occasionally see some locally for $ 500 or so. I guess I will keep my eyes open. With the limited space in my shop (1 car garage), it would be easier to go the cab route. I guess we will wait and see what comes up in the next few months __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

03-27-2010, 09:45 PM	#11
daxx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Santa Cruz , CA Posts: 15	Re: Am I dreaming or is this possible international title service i've used in the past pay a fee with a bill of sale, they register in another state in your name and send you proper papers and plates with papers that they are not a title state then you register in you state just a thought

03-27-2010, 09:57 PM	#12
FLEET72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 521	Re: Am I dreaming or is this possible Why not use the blazer tub from the b pillars back on the new cab? __________________ Oscar '72 Shortbed Fleetside '95 Jimmy 4X4 '69 GMC Custom Camper

03-27-2010, 10:09 PM	#13
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: Am I dreaming or is this possible Or just use the dash from any Blazer with a good title... you didn't hear that from me, lol. It would have to be '78 or newer though since '77 VIN tag is still in the door jamb.

03-28-2010, 07:56 AM	#14
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: Am I dreaming or is this possible Thanks guys we will see. I think my current blazer tub may be too far gone to fix. there's a small hole underneath the windshield on the passenger side the size of a quarter. Sitting outside for 12+ years has rotted out the entire door jamb (where the hinges attach to the cab) you can envision the damage......donor truck cab is looking better and better..........87 Duallyburb just picked up a 79' lwb to go with the 82' swb I found for him. We may have to talk business __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

03-28-2010, 08:24 AM	#15
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: Am I dreaming or is this possible Hey found this in Benton, Arkansas. http://littlerock.craigslist.org/pts/1664076472.html __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566



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03-28-2010, 05:38 PM	#19
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Am I dreaming or is this possible if you are going to do the shorty bed thing why not make it a utility/trail vehicle.. like a tube frame for teh back half... that way you have a small utility section for a fuelcell trail gear etc ... like this one http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...350300&page=11 __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

03-28-2010, 09:06 PM	#21
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: Am I dreaming or is this possible that's why i am parting it out. i was going to tackle the rust but after wrecking it, I am done with it. __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566

03-30-2010, 08:31 AM	#22
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: Am I dreaming or is this possible Here are some of the rust issues on the 77' 2wd. This is why I don't think it is worth it to shell out $ 425 to get a title from ITS and spend counts hours cutting and patching Attached Images __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

03-30-2010, 04:21 PM	#23
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Am I dreaming or is this possible wow... i personally wouldnt... that blows man __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

03-30-2010, 04:46 PM	#25
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: Am I dreaming or is this possible I actually kind of like the Super Short Bed... They are also called Trazers (truck/blazer). If you do it up real nice with a good stance and wheels/tires I bet it would look good. In the 4x4 world they typically have a flatbed with a truck cab... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

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