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jrsmith_2010 · 11-11-2008, 08:26 PM

hey guys, ive been considering converting a swb 69 to a blazer, but have no clue on what the EXACT measurments so i can be sure to get it completly right. so what im askin is what is the length of the entire body, from bumper to bumper. and the frame length if anyone knos what that is, that would be great. and how the top fits on the blazer (pics if any) i need as much info on the blazer before start.

thanks

bouncytruck · 11-11-2008, 10:24 PM

There is a website with frame measurements, but I don't have it on this computer. The Blazer is something like 5" shorter than a short bed. Getting the top to fit a shortened truck with the top cut off and the back of the cab removed is a heck of a lot of work. I think it would be much easier (and cheaper) to just find a Blazer and rebuild it.

jrsmith_2010 · 11-11-2008, 10:30 PM

yea i cant find a blazer, but i found a short bed in decent shape. ive been thinkin, if i can get a cap for a blazer, i could cut the frame, or add to it so that it would fit on the shortbed. then just cut everything from the windshield back.

bouncytruck · 11-11-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jrsmith_2010

yea i cant find a blazer, but i found a short bed in decent shape. ive been thinkin, if i can get a cap for a blazer, i could cut the frame, or add to it so that it would fit on the shortbed. then just cut everything from the windshield back.

Bentblazer · 11-11-2008, 11:27 PM

You'll spend far less buying one off of the list that bouncytruck posted than converting a swb including shipping(IMO)

jrsmith_2010 · 11-11-2008, 11:29 PM

yea it sucks, there is nothin like this in kansas!

bouncytruck · 11-12-2008, 12:16 AM

drunkbus has a very nice Blazer for sale in Coos Bay Oregon. Shipping used to be around $1000, which is cheaper than rust repair.

jrsmith_2010 · 11-12-2008, 12:33 AM

im not lookin for a finished truck, im lookin for a 500 dollar bucket that i can completly redo, bag, and drive

vtblazer · 11-12-2008, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jrsmith_2010

im not lookin for a finished truck, im lookin for a 500 dollar bucket that i can completly redo, bag, and drive

Find a blazer!
Save some bucks and travel where ever you have too, to find one.

The project your talking about is huge, so huge that the odds of ever finishing it are already against you.

That being said:
How's your shop?
How's your tool supply?
What's your time frame?
What's your budget? Is it Huge?

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-12-2008, 05:46 AM

$500 dollar rigs are out there, but few and far between, good luck

**Yukon Jack** · 11-12-2008, 10:49 AM

They are out there, be patient. I see one in the Wichita paper every once in a while (maybe once or twice a year). I looked for two years before I found one I was willing to buy - involved a road trip with a trailer to the Dallas area but was worth it for limited rust. Got mine for $650 - I thought it was a major bargain, even though it didn't run, needed an engine rebuild and needed a transfer case.

bouncytruck · 11-12-2008, 12:11 PM

I just saw a blazer for $450, but I can't remember where it was. It looked fairly decent too. Try using http://crazedlist.org/ to search multiple craigslists in your part of the country.

Also, converting a 4wd Blazer to 2wd is easier and cheaper than shortening a shortbed. Here's an article on converting a 4wd Blazer to 2wd. http://www.sporttruck.com/techarticl...ion/index.html

Here's the frame specs page. http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/framespecs.html There isn't anything like it for body specs that I know of. Ya might try getting a factory assembly manual if you still feel compelled to make a truck into a blazer.

bouncytruck · 11-12-2008, 01:01 PM

I realize these are all west coast, but it gives me an excuse to look.

Here's one for $950 http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/912464255.html

If you want something different, this guy is getting desperate to sell (although his price went up $500 from last week) - http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/914154184.html

Here's a decent start on the conversion, but the price seems about $1500 too high in my opinion - http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/915532110.html

$650 - http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/892909587.html

jrsmith_2010 · 11-12-2008, 06:33 PM

ok i found a 85 blazer 4wd. but that year was it still double leaf springs in the front and the rear? or was it coils in front and leafs in rear? sorry if this is the wrong generation reform

bouncytruck · 11-12-2008, 07:07 PM

An 85 Blazer frame is far different than a first gen Blazer, but to answer your questions, the 4wd for both generations have front & rear leaf springs.

jrsmith_2010 · 11-12-2008, 07:10 PM

is there a way to air bag it as it is?

bouncytruck · 11-12-2008, 08:05 PM

You can swap in the front cross member from a 2wd truck and then just put the rear axle on top of the rear leafs. The front cross member should be close to, if not completely, bolt in.

From what I've heard, a bagged 4wd conversion can go lower than a factory 2wd with bags, at least for first gens.

jrsmith_2010 · 11-12-2008, 08:07 PM

like swap u mean weld?

bouncytruck · 11-12-2008, 08:48 PM

No, unbolt.

bouncytruck · 11-14-2008, 08:44 PM

Here's one for ya in TX (not sure how far that is from KS)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...3A1|240%3A1318

Jtrux · 11-14-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Here's one for ya in TX (not sure how far that is from KS)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...3A1|240%3A1318

Wow, I can't believe someone would buy that. You would have to give it to me.

11-11-2008, 08:26 PM	#1
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Blazer specs hey guys, ive been considering converting a swb 69 to a blazer, but have no clue on what the EXACT measurments so i can be sure to get it completly right. so what im askin is what is the length of the entire body, from bumper to bumper. and the frame length if anyone knos what that is, that would be great. and how the top fits on the blazer (pics if any) i need as much info on the blazer before start. thanks __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

11-11-2008, 10:24 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Blazer specs There is a website with frame measurements, but I don't have it on this computer. The Blazer is something like 5" shorter than a short bed. Getting the top to fit a shortened truck with the top cut off and the back of the cab removed is a heck of a lot of work. I think it would be much easier (and cheaper) to just find a Blazer and rebuild it. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-11-2008, 10:30 PM	#3
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Blazer specs yea i cant find a blazer, but i found a short bed in decent shape. ive been thinkin, if i can get a cap for a blazer, i could cut the frame, or add to it so that it would fit on the shortbed. then just cut everything from the windshield back. __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

11-11-2008, 11:27 PM	#5
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: Blazer specs You'll spend far less buying one off of the list that bouncytruck posted than converting a swb including shipping(IMO) __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

11-11-2008, 11:29 PM	#6
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Blazer specs yea it sucks, there is nothin like this in kansas! __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

11-12-2008, 12:16 AM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Blazer specs drunkbus has a very nice Blazer for sale in Coos Bay Oregon. Shipping used to be around $1000, which is cheaper than rust repair. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-12-2008, 12:33 AM	#8
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Blazer specs im not lookin for a finished truck, im lookin for a 500 dollar bucket that i can completly redo, bag, and drive __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

11-12-2008, 05:46 AM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: Blazer specs $500 dollar rigs are out there, but few and far between, good luck __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-12-2008, 10:49 AM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Blazer specs They are out there, be patient. I see one in the Wichita paper every once in a while (maybe once or twice a year). I looked for two years before I found one I was willing to buy - involved a road trip with a trailer to the Dallas area but was worth it for limited rust. Got mine for $650 - I thought it was a major bargain, even though it didn't run, needed an engine rebuild and needed a transfer case. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-12-2008, 12:11 PM	#12
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Blazer specs I just saw a blazer for $450, but I can't remember where it was. It looked fairly decent too. Try using http://crazedlist.org/ to search multiple craigslists in your part of the country. Also, converting a 4wd Blazer to 2wd is easier and cheaper than shortening a shortbed. Here's an article on converting a 4wd Blazer to 2wd. http://www.sporttruck.com/techarticl...ion/index.html Here's the frame specs page. http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/framespecs.html There isn't anything like it for body specs that I know of. Ya might try getting a factory assembly manual if you still feel compelled to make a truck into a blazer. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-12-2008, 01:01 PM	#13
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Blazer specs I realize these are all west coast, but it gives me an excuse to look. Here's one for $950 http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/912464255.html If you want something different, this guy is getting desperate to sell (although his price went up $500 from last week) - http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/914154184.html Here's a decent start on the conversion, but the price seems about $1500 too high in my opinion - http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/915532110.html $650 - http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/892909587.html __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-12-2008, 06:33 PM	#14
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Blazer specs ok i found a 85 blazer 4wd. but that year was it still double leaf springs in the front and the rear? or was it coils in front and leafs in rear? sorry if this is the wrong generation reform __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

11-12-2008, 07:07 PM	#15
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Blazer specs An 85 Blazer frame is far different than a first gen Blazer, but to answer your questions, the 4wd for both generations have front & rear leaf springs. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-12-2008, 07:10 PM	#16
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Blazer specs is there a way to air bag it as it is? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

11-12-2008, 08:05 PM	#17
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Blazer specs You can swap in the front cross member from a 2wd truck and then just put the rear axle on top of the rear leafs. The front cross member should be close to, if not completely, bolt in. From what I've heard, a bagged 4wd conversion can go lower than a factory 2wd with bags, at least for first gens. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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11-12-2008, 08:07 PM	#18
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Blazer specs like swap u mean weld? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

11-12-2008, 08:48 PM	#19
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Blazer specs No, unbolt. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-14-2008, 08:44 PM	#20
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Blazer specs Here's one for ya in TX (not sure how far that is from KS) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...3A1\|240%3A1318 __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

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