Blazer with a 67/8 front end? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

prost68 · 02-02-2006, 11:44 PM

Hey guys. I am a newbie to the site. I don't have a blazer, but know where one is setting that needs a front cap that I might be able to buy. I am building a 67 and 68 truck and have a spare 67 front cap that is nearly perfect. Will this bolt right on if I use the 67 radiator support? I've seen a few 69-72 trucks with a 67/8 front and just assume that will work, but never seen a blazer with the older front. I am partial to the 67/8 front end, would that offend die-hard blazer fans?

69TowRig · 02-03-2006, 12:00 AM

It is purely a bolt-in affair (as long as you do use that Rad support). I think it would look sweet, don't worry about "offending" anyone. If anything it would be a little different than the norm.

71swb4x4 · 02-03-2006, 12:01 AM

Doesn't offend me!!

*Medicanman71* · 02-03-2006, 01:11 AM

Killer!

krue · 02-03-2006, 08:24 AM

Should look pretty good!

smokekiki · 02-03-2006, 11:22 AM

4x4 with 67 front end

**raggedjim** · 02-03-2006, 11:33 AM

This is one of the most common changes to 2wd Blazers. I've seen more 2wd's with 67-68 front ends than I have oem... The 67-68 grill and sloped hood is a piece of art...

Rg

jkade · 02-03-2006, 07:01 PM

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I thought that was the way they came

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-03-2006, 07:04 PM

I'm doing my ROADSTER this way, GQ is 2 close to perfect to mess with

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Doesn't offend me!!

What's your drop on that thing? Regular or Air?

71swb4x4 · 02-03-2006, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

What's your drop on that thing? Regular or Air?

Craig, I have 2.5" spindles with cut coils up front, and 3" blocks with heated coils in back. All of that is from the previous owner.
I now have air bags, which will be installed in the next month or two.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-03-2006, 07:56 PM

I'm assuming the spindles will stay? but what about the blocks?

hotrodhomi · 02-03-2006, 07:14 PM

raggedjim is that white and red Blazer yours? do you have any more pictures?

SLIMJIM · 02-03-2006, 07:26 PM

The white and red one that Roger posted is actually a Jimmy I'm pretty sure. I have seen it on ebay (if it's the same one). Dont know if it sold though. A very nice truck. Looks good with the Chevy front sheetmetal.

SLIMJIM

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-03-2006, 07:28 PM

^

on post #100

^

SLIMJIM · 02-03-2006, 07:32 PM

I just noticed......he he. Thanks. I would celebrate, however I am broke due to my trucks.

SLIMJIM

bouncytruck · 02-03-2006, 08:01 PM

It is a common modification on 2wd Blazers, but I've only seen a few 4wd's with the swap. Personally, I like the look on the 2wds, but it isn't my favorite mod on a 4wd.

71swb4x4 · 02-03-2006, 10:21 PM

Craig, the blocks will go.

prost68 · 02-04-2006, 12:41 AM

Thanks guys. I knew I would get some good pictures if there were many out there. These pics make me want to build a 2wd as well some day. That 67/8 front sure looks good low.
prost68

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-04-2006, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by prost68

These pics make me want to build a 2wd as well some day. That 67/8 front sure looks good low.

This is the reason I borrowed $200 from a good friend, and a Towbar
from a good board member a few months back to go get a 2wd, I've
always wanted a 2wd, even though my 4wd is pretty nice, but I did
not think the 4wd would look as good w/ the 68 clip, pic's in sig link.

Alexis · 02-04-2006, 01:31 PM

aaahhh I love motivation.

**raggedjim** · 02-04-2006, 01:04 AM

hotrodhomi, slimjim is right, it's a pic I found somewhere, none of the trucks I have are that nice (yet!)

Rg

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-05-2006, 03:01 PM

That blue one is from H.A.N AND I THINK ALEX TOOK THAT PIC....

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-03-2006, 08:22 PM

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69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Blazer with a 67/8 front end? It is purely a bolt-in affair (as long as you do use that Rad support). I think it would look sweet, don't worry about "offending" anyone. If anything it would be a little different than the norm. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

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prost68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 14	Blazer with a 67/8 front end? Hey guys. I am a newbie to the site. I don't have a blazer, but know where one is setting that needs a front cap that I might be able to buy. I am building a 67 and 68 truck and have a spare 67 front cap that is nearly perfect. Will this bolt right on if I use the 67 radiator support? I've seen a few 69-72 trucks with a 67/8 front and just assume that will work, but never seen a blazer with the older front. I am partial to the 67/8 front end, would that offend die-hard blazer fans?

02-03-2006, 11:33 AM	#7
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,457	Re: Blazer with a 67/8 front end? This is one of the most common changes to 2wd Blazers. I've seen more 2wd's with 67-68 front ends than I have oem... The 67-68 grill and sloped hood is a piece of art... Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Last edited by raggedjim; 10-21-2009 at 03:34 PM.

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jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: Blazer with a 67/8 front end? I thought that was the way they came

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LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Blazer with a 67/8 front end? I'm assuming the spindles will stay? but what about the blocks? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

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hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Blazer with a 67/8 front end? raggedjim is that white and red Blazer yours? do you have any more pictures? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

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SLIMJIM Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 285	Re: Blazer with a 67/8 front end? The white and red one that Roger posted is actually a Jimmy I'm pretty sure. I have seen it on ebay (if it's the same one). Dont know if it sold though. A very nice truck. Looks good with the Chevy front sheetmetal. SLIMJIM __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Blazer 2 wheel drive - SOLD Last edited by SLIMJIM; 02-03-2006 at 07:26 PM.

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LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Blazer with a 67/8 front end? ^ on post #100 ^ __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

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SLIMJIM Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 285	Re: Blazer with a 67/8 front end? I just noticed......he he. Thanks. I would celebrate, however I am broke due to my trucks. SLIMJIM __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Blazer 2 wheel drive - SOLD Last edited by SLIMJIM; 02-03-2006 at 07:33 PM.

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71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Blazer with a 67/8 front end? Craig, the blocks will go. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.



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prost68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 14	Re: Blazer with a 67/8 front end? Thanks guys. I knew I would get some good pictures if there were many out there. These pics make me want to build a 2wd as well some day. That 67/8 front sure looks good low. prost68

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raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,457	Re: Blazer with a 67/8 front end? hotrodhomi, slimjim is right, it's a pic I found somewhere, none of the trucks I have are that nice (yet!) Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

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