anyone seen update on this blue truck?

[soala70]

someone in TENN bought it didnt they?

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Have not seen any updates but it looks pretty killer the way it is..

[shifty]

Hmmm...looks like 20's in the rear (with large offset) and 18's in the front?

I'd be curious to see more information on that ride.

[meathead95]

doesnt kxmotox own it? i believe he is in champaign ill

[smbrouss70]

Originally Posted by meathead95

doesnt kxmotox own it? i believe he is in champaign ill

As far as I've heard he still owns it.

Originally Posted by chevytruckfan

How bout the 2wd blazer brhind it?

It used to belong to a member, Rotodyne was his name. I know he sold it to another boardmember but don't know who, and I believe I've seen it on collectorcartrader.com since then. I've got more pics of both if anybody wants them.

[chevytruckfan]

How bout the 2wd blazer brhind it?

[soala70]

smbrouss70 yea if you have any I did have some more but since the crash of 2004 (5 year old) I have no more specs on it. Pictures ,specs anything would be appreciated.

[shifty]

I second that !! More pics!!

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by shifty

I second that !! More pics!!

Here's what I have...

[meathead95]

roberty from TENN sold the blazer to rotodyne in IN I dont know who owns it now

[smbrouss70]

Here's a couple more... the rest of the ones I have are the same as the ones N2TRUX posted.

[smbrouss70]

Here's his little description from when he won TOTM for Nov 2004.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=129111

[shifty]

I would really like to know more info on those wheels, front and back - offset, etc.

Anyone got any ideas?

[smbrouss70]

I know that the camaro rear-end that is in it is narrower than the stock rear-end, so that gives him the ability to have more offset. I've PM'ed him to ask if he could shed some light on this thread, hopefully he will.

*EDIT* - He PM'ed me back and said that he'll post up when he gets a chance.

[shifty]

Cool, many thanks. I hope ya'll are having a happy holiday! Any info or pics would rock!!

[shifty]

ttt

[bagged74]

I too am interested in some info on that rear end swap. The lip on that rim looks awesome.

[86swb]

I am old school but do like the stance on the truck and Blazer.

[kxmotox247]

Hey guys...
Thanks for the compliments! I didn't build it or install the rear-end but I may be able to help you all out.
The rear end is supposedly out of a 69' camaro. I measured it at 60" outside drum to drum. I would guess that it's 2-3 inches more narrow than the stock 12 bolt truck rear. It looks like its a bolt in job.
The front wheels are 18 x 8's and the rears are 20 x 10's. The backspacing on the rear rims are probably close to the absolute minimum offered. I don't have the exact measurements and the truck is put away for winter right now. It's a pretty tight squeeze. The rear frame is notched for additional clearance.
As far as updates, the interior has been freshened with new carpet and lots of dynamat. The seat got a pretty good scrubbing too. I've pieced together the missing underdash a/c ductwork but haven't put it in yet.
It's fun to drive...no doubt about it. I drove it to the Goodguys show in INDY last June and it was pictured in the magazine coverage for that event. There were tons of people passing up beautiful cars to come look at the truck. I was definately flattered. I'm probably going to end up selling it to my father this Spring. He would like to match the blue color with a pearl blue and also pearl the roof. I was going to stick a 383 stroker in it this winter but I may end up holding it back to stick in a 32 coupe I just bought last week.
Hope the info helps!

[shifty]

thanks kxmotox and happy holidays!

If you can ever get the stats on the wheel spacing/offset (or find out from the person you bought it from), I would really love to know. I know it's such a common request for a lot of the guys with more "finished" trucks, and too many of the guys on the board seem to hold that information really secret, it's the hardest info to get out of anyone and probably the most crucial to getting your ride looking right....

Thanks for popping in and sharing. I hope you can find out the info on those front and rear wheels.

[BigSky71]

Originally Posted by shifty

Thanks for popping in and sharing. I hope you can find out the info on those front and rear wheels.

I contacted Kxmoto about these same details earlier this year and he was very nice to answer my PMs. This blue truck inspired my build, especially the rearend setup.

Kxmoto wasn't sure about the wheel measurements but I have done a little checking and estimate his front 18x8s are 4" BS, and the rears are 20x10s with the reverse rim option, BS about 3 or 4". 3" is the minimum BS for this wheel with the reverse rim.

Wheel info:
http://www.americanracing.com/wheels...nter&section=V

After deciding I wanted my truck's stance to duplicate this truck, I found and installed a narrow-ish Ford 9" in my truck which is 58.25" wide hub to hub. My 9" is 7.75 narrower than the stock 71 rear-end, and after a few careful measurements I have decided to go with the minimum 3" BS on the rear 20" Torque Thrusts.

I even bought a 68 front clip for my 71 to complete that look, but my truck will be torch red.

Installing a Camaro rear-end isn't a true bolt in, you have to cut off the leaf spring pads, set your pinion angle, and weld on the angled pads for the trailing arm C-10 suspension. About the same as I had to do with the 9" I used.

[kxmotox247]

Originally Posted by BigSky71

I even bought a 68 front clip for my 71 to complete that look, but my truck will be torch red.

Send me some pictures sometime. I'd love to see it. I have a 68 chevy truck that'll end up looking pretty similar and it'll be orange/red in color.

[redneckdds]

definately a STOUT truck!!! got any ideas on the drop or did I overlook that somewhere? nice work...

[shifty]

Originally Posted by redneckdds

definately a STOUT truck!!! got any ideas on the drop or did I overlook that somewhere? nice work...

You overlooked it about 9 posts back. Here's a link:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1&postcount=12

Click the link in that post for more info.

[redneckdds]

Now that I was made aware of my mistake.... which was a humble post, I can see that the only error on my part was prefacing that I may have overlooked the drop specs.... actually you are incorrect, as I read the link you provided AGAIN,

You overlooked it about 9 posts back. Here's a link:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1&postcount=12

Click the link in that post for more info.


this is what I see and read.... please highlight the specs for me... thanks



Congrats kxmotox247

Here’s the scoop on this truck:

I first saw this truck in person at the Good Guys Indianapolis car show back in 2003. At that time, the truck had just been put on the road.
The truck was originally a Tennessee truck and is very solid. It’s hard to believe but this truck only has 52,XXX miles on the odometer. The title said actual mileage and judging by the wear on some of the components, I believe it.
I know a lot of you have photos of this truck saved. It has a killer stance which is what attracted me to the truck in the first place. There’s something about big Torque-Thrust wheels that make every vehicle look good. I’m going to list some of the specs on this truck but feel free to ask me anything about it.
1967 Short Bed Fleetside – Small back window
Baby Blue in color…just a little lighter than the factory blue
Factory Air truck
350/350 swapped in at 40,000 miles
Flowmaster Mufflers
Air ride suspension
Dropped Spindles
Power disc brakes
“C” Notched Rear
Camaro Rear End
Power Steering
18” x 8” Front
20” x 10” Rear
Tilt Column
Tach
“Highlander” Seat (Come on...it gives this truck some serious character!!!)

Future plans for this truck:
As we all know, these projects never end. When I bought this truck, the interior was filthy. My girlfriend and I pulled the entire interior out and completely covered the floor and behind the gas tank in dyna-mat insulation. In some places we even doubled up. We steam cleaned the seat and scrubbed the vinyl for no less than 4 hours to get it clean. I installed the factory tach (Thanks GMC Paul!) and was able to get all of the gages working. I bought the steering wheel to match the rims. The only thing left to do on the interior is piece the rest of the A/C system together (missing the hoses, diverter, s-duct).
The engine compartment has a major overhaul planned. I’m not going to share the details yet…you’ll just have to watch the board for the before and after pictures!
Josh