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5150 · 11-24-2006, 05:27 PM

Well, I finally and going to get around to posting pics of my 2wd blazer that I bought from Luv at his cookout back on Oct. 21st. She's a little rough but she's going to be pretty awesome when I'm done.

My plans for it is to make it topless all the time, NO WINDOWS, NO VENT WINDOWS, NO TOP, NO CARPET!!!!!! I will be shaving EVERYTHING!!! NO HANDLES, NO SIDEMARKERS, NO WIPERS !!!!!!!!

I've already parted out the complete A/C system and we put a 67 front clip on it at the cookout. It's going to be bare to the bone. I plan on spraying/rolling a bedliner on the floor and then putting a nice set of seats in. I have already bought some 20's for it and plan to do a 4/6 drop on it. I know I need a lot of patch panels and already have a rust free tailgate and two wheel tubs that I'll be picking up in a few weeks. The pass door is a shot also.

I've posted a pic of my inspiration blazer. It's not going to be that nice but it gives you an idea of what I'm going to attempt to do.

5150 · 11-24-2006, 05:30 PM

a few more

5150 · 11-24-2006, 05:30 PM

last few

Rokcrln · 11-24-2006, 08:02 PM

Always nice to see more 2wd Blazers! Even better when they make my POS not seem so bad

Mine does not have rust that bad but it does need every panel replaced from damage/missing parts. But the basic rust in the rockers and small amount of the floor edges. Is yours an original 2WD? What kind of a ball park did you have to give for it?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**BOSS** · 11-24-2006, 09:31 PM

be proud you two there are alot of us out there that would love to have a 2wd blazer no matter the shape

Just keep your eye on the end product.

5150 · 11-24-2006, 11:26 PM

Yes, it is a true 2wd. I'd rather not say what I paid for it. I bought it from another board member and a good friend. I know I got the friend price. If he sees this and doesn't care then I'll tell it.

I wish you were done with the DVD because I could obviously use it.

Rokcrln · 11-25-2006, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by yellow69

I wish you were done with the DVD because I could obviously use it.

I wish I was done as well, it is a ton of work but well worth it. Also it would meen mine was closer to being done as well.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Luba · 04-05-2007, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I wish I was done as well, it is a ton of work but well worth it. Also it would meen mine was closer to being done as well.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

What is the DVD about?

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-26-2006, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellow69

Yes, it is a true 2wd. I'd rather not say what I paid for it. I bought it from another board member
and a good friend. I know I got the friend price. If he sees this and doesn't care then I'll tell it.

I GAVE IT AWAY to him for JUST $1500 cause Mommy said NO to keeping 3 TOYS

5150 · 11-25-2006, 12:16 AM

No problem, I know you are getting harassed about finishing it.

**Yukon Jack** · 11-25-2006, 09:56 AM

Will be a great project to watch - keep us posted!

5150 · 11-25-2006, 05:48 PM

I will, I might have a deal worked out for the bodywork. Which could get this project rolling faster then I had planned.

vtblazer · 11-26-2006, 08:49 AM

I really like your idea of a bare bones blazer, all stripped down and lightened up.

Looking forward to your progress.

What's the motor/tranny combo going to be?

5150 · 11-26-2006, 10:32 AM

I haven't really decided on the motor/tranny combo. It has the original 307/TH350 in it now. Thinking about sticking with it. Mostly because it's going to be a nice cruiser. Not sure the whole 450HP will go with the topless theme. But it would be nice.

*72CSTC5* · 11-26-2006, 11:31 AM

We all get harassed about our project dont we ROCK!!

**N2TRUX** · 11-26-2006, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5;

We all get harassed about our project dont we ROCK!!

You better believe your going to get harrassed...

yellow69- Loooks like you got a lot of work ahead of you. No matter though, cause 2wd Blazers...

Rokcrln · 11-27-2006, 12:41 AM

I have no idea what you guys are talking about, all of my projects are finished. Yeh if you call tearing them down and starting the next one finished! I too hope to get mine all rust free in the next 6-8 months. I agree a parts truck is a cheaper way to go alot of time. Mine I plan on using all new metal including short bed sides, fenders, doors, full front floor section. I will be using 68 front sheet metal and I have a great stock hood, 2 grills and a spotless gate. I do still need a top or I just might build my own out of metal so I can fix a few design flaws in the stock top.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Chris27 · 11-27-2006, 10:43 AM

Quote:

I just might build my own out of metal so I can fix a few design flaws in the stock top.

Has anyone done this before? I woulkd like to see that. I did see a '72 Sub cut down to blazer size in a magazine.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-26-2006, 11:33 AM

Looks like its gonna be a sweet project but as rok said makes mine look better to me as mine seems rust free now.. when ya get to the rust repair let me know I have some lwb sides that are going to the scrap yard,but the inside is good where yours is gone..

**lolife99** · 11-26-2006, 10:19 PM

Hey yellow69,... Would you be money a head to just buy a nice/nicer 4x4 blazer for the body,... and just swap out the tub? If your body shop prices are anything like they are around here,... it would cost a fortune to repair your tub. I see nice 4x4's for $4k or less and they would have plenty of extra parts. Just a thought. I just think parts trucks are huge money savers.

Jtrux · 02-15-2007, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Hey yellow69,... Would you be money a head to just buy a nice/nicer 4x4 blazer for the body,... and just swap out the tub? If your body shop prices are anything like they are around here,... it would cost a fortune to repair your tub. I see nice 4x4's for $4k or less and they would have plenty of extra parts. Just a thought. I just think parts trucks are huge money savers.

I really don't see the point in ruining a perfectly good blazer (4x4 at that, i've got a soft spot for them) to make a good 2x4 blazer

(really don't care for 'em).

5150 · 11-26-2006, 10:54 PM

Not real sure I'm going to get with a VERY GOOD body guy this week who wants my burb. We might do some trading for the body work. After I talk with him I'll get an idea on what it's going to run.

5150 · 02-14-2007, 12:03 AM

well, not a lot has been done has been done lately, but it's about to get kicked into second gear. I've grinded a bunch of stuff off and gotten her ready for the body shop. I FINALLY SOLD MY BURB, well kinda, I traded the burb to a guy who's going to do all the rust repair on the blazer. He's also going to cut down the doors and shave everything also. I think it's a pretty good deal considering I know crap about welding. I have to take the motor out tomorrow and I'm going to try to bring it up to him on Friday. I'll take lots of pics in its state before I leave with it.

**Ron 586** · 02-14-2007, 12:44 AM

Congrats on getting started on the blazer. I know from our talks we've had how much this means to you. Will be watching and waiting for the outcome.

krue · 02-14-2007, 01:33 AM

Keep us posted on the progress. I wouldn't let the guy have the title on the 'burb until he's done tho.

11-24-2006, 05:27 PM	#1
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Project Topless 365/24/7 Well, I finally and going to get around to posting pics of my 2wd blazer that I bought from Luv at his cookout back on Oct. 21st. She's a little rough but she's going to be pretty awesome when I'm done. My plans for it is to make it topless all the time, NO WINDOWS, NO VENT WINDOWS, NO TOP, NO CARPET!!!!!! I will be shaving EVERYTHING!!! NO HANDLES, NO SIDEMARKERS, NO WIPERS !!!!!!!! I've already parted out the complete A/C system and we put a 67 front clip on it at the cookout. It's going to be bare to the bone. I plan on spraying/rolling a bedliner on the floor and then putting a nice set of seats in. I have already bought some 20's for it and plan to do a 4/6 drop on it. I know I need a lot of patch panels and already have a rust free tailgate and two wheel tubs that I'll be picking up in a few weeks. The pass door is a shot also. I've posted a pic of my inspiration blazer. It's not going to be that nice but it gives you an idea of what I'm going to attempt to do. Attached Images __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4 Last edited by 5150; 11-24-2006 at 05:34 PM.

11-24-2006, 05:30 PM	#2
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 a few more Attached Images __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

11-24-2006, 05:30 PM	#3
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 last few Attached Images __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

11-24-2006, 08:02 PM	#4
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 Always nice to see more 2wd Blazers! Even better when they make my POS not seem so bad Mine does not have rust that bad but it does need every panel replaced from damage/missing parts. But the basic rust in the rockers and small amount of the floor edges. Is yours an original 2WD? What kind of a ball park did you have to give for it? Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images Last edited by Rokcrln; 02-22-2007 at 02:39 PM.

11-24-2006, 09:31 PM	#5
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 be proud you two there are alot of us out there that would love to have a 2wd blazer no matter the shape Just keep your eye on the end product. __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

11-24-2006, 11:26 PM	#6
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 Yes, it is a true 2wd. I'd rather not say what I paid for it. I bought it from another board member and a good friend. I know I got the friend price. If he sees this and doesn't care then I'll tell it. I wish you were done with the DVD because I could obviously use it. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

11-25-2006, 12:16 AM	#10
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 No problem, I know you are getting harassed about finishing it. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

11-25-2006, 09:56 AM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 Will be a great project to watch - keep us posted! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-25-2006, 05:48 PM	#12
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 I will, I might have a deal worked out for the bodywork. Which could get this project rolling faster then I had planned. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

11-26-2006, 08:49 AM	#13
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 I really like your idea of a bare bones blazer, all stripped down and lightened up. Looking forward to your progress. What's the motor/tranny combo going to be?

11-26-2006, 10:32 AM	#14
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 I haven't really decided on the motor/tranny combo. It has the original 307/TH350 in it now. Thinking about sticking with it. Mostly because it's going to be a nice cruiser. Not sure the whole 450HP will go with the topless theme. But it would be nice. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

11-26-2006, 11:31 AM	#15
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 We all get harassed about our project dont we ROCK!! Attached Images

11-27-2006, 12:41 AM	#17
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 I have no idea what you guys are talking about, all of my projects are finished. Yeh if you call tearing them down and starting the next one finished! I too hope to get mine all rust free in the next 6-8 months. I agree a parts truck is a cheaper way to go alot of time. Mine I plan on using all new metal including short bed sides, fenders, doors, full front floor section. I will be using 68 front sheet metal and I have a great stock hood, 2 grills and a spotless gate. I do still need a top or I just might build my own out of metal so I can fix a few design flaws in the stock top. Kevin LFD Inc.

11-26-2006, 11:33 AM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 Looks like its gonna be a sweet project but as rok said makes mine look better to me as mine seems rust free now.. when ya get to the rust repair let me know I have some lwb sides that are going to the scrap yard,but the inside is good where yours is gone.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-26-2006, 10:19 PM	#20
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 Hey yellow69,... Would you be money a head to just buy a nice/nicer 4x4 blazer for the body,... and just swap out the tub? If your body shop prices are anything like they are around here,... it would cost a fortune to repair your tub. I see nice 4x4's for $4k or less and they would have plenty of extra parts. Just a thought. I just think parts trucks are huge money savers. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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11-26-2006, 10:54 PM	#22
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 Not real sure I'm going to get with a VERY GOOD body guy this week who wants my burb. We might do some trading for the body work. After I talk with him I'll get an idea on what it's going to run. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

02-14-2007, 12:03 AM	#23
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 well, not a lot has been done has been done lately, but it's about to get kicked into second gear. I've grinded a bunch of stuff off and gotten her ready for the body shop. I FINALLY SOLD MY BURB, well kinda, I traded the burb to a guy who's going to do all the rust repair on the blazer. He's also going to cut down the doors and shave everything also. I think it's a pretty good deal considering I know crap about welding. I have to take the motor out tomorrow and I'm going to try to bring it up to him on Friday. I'll take lots of pics in its state before I leave with it. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

02-14-2007, 12:44 AM	#24
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 Congrats on getting started on the blazer. I know from our talks we've had how much this means to you. Will be watching and waiting for the outcome. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

02-14-2007, 01:33 AM	#25
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 Keep us posted on the progress. I wouldn't let the guy have the title on the 'burb until he's done tho. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

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