Cool 2wd Blazer @ Lonestar Nationals ! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ronin8451 · 10-11-2007, 02:50 PM

Guys, I hed to post pics of this cool 2wd Blazer I saw at the Goodguys Lonestar Nationals this past weekend. What caught my eye was the most ingenious use of a set of '67 Camar SS hood louvers ever- as an engine cover for a LS Series engine !

This was also the owner's first ever paint job and he did everything on the truck but the upholstery. He even made a cool cowl panel cover to hide the back of the headlights . It sits on 22" wheels and has an AirRide airbag system for ride height adjustments. I hope you guys enjoy the pics !

Rick

bouncytruck · 10-11-2007, 04:43 PM

Got any bigger pics. I can't really tell what is going on with the engine cover.

Ronin8451 · 10-11-2007, 09:38 PM

Here's a link to my gallery with bigger pics. I guess I posted too many pics in one post , so it shrunk them .

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=34742

crzngmychvy · 10-11-2007, 10:21 PM

That is really clean. If it was dropped I'd be even more into it. ANy pics of it sitting low?

72BlckButy · 10-11-2007, 10:20 PM

That thing is sick!

**N2TRUX** · 10-11-2007, 11:30 PM

I don't see how it could go any lower. I looked at it several times and wondered why they put such tall tires on it. Everything was well detailed, but the ride height was all wrong.

jkade · 10-12-2007, 08:15 AM

It has some cool touches but those wheels need to be sold as scrap iron. If it was about 3" lower it would look a lot better. I am not sure on the engine cover I guess it will grow on you but it different strokes for different folks. It is a hell of a lot nicer than mine though

Ronin8451 · 10-12-2007, 08:21 AM

I agree on the wheels entirely !! I think the guy said he put that size on so he could get better scores at shows, evidently the "DONK" crowd wants bigger and bigger wheels or they judge you lower in scores

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I think 19" wheels should be the biggest on it to look good.

Rick

**Tom Vogel** · 10-12-2007, 10:57 AM

I think 19" wheels should be the biggest on it to look good.

Rick[/QUOTE]

Probably... Id like to see what he runs on it for himself.
Id like to see the rest of the drive train as well. Sweet though. Tom

bouncytruck · 10-12-2007, 11:21 AM

The wheels aren't quite right. I don't think it's the size, but the style and off-set. It needs to be lower and I'm not a fan of the racing style roll bar. He has some unique touches - the engine cover, the smooth firewall, the dual center AC vents turned vertical so he could run a double DIN. What's he running for fans? He must have electric pushers.

**N2TRUX** · 10-13-2007, 12:15 AM

Unfortunately the owner wasn't near it when I went by. I finally saw him at the end of the day, but he was driving away. While I don't personally care for the wheels myself, it was a "really" nice Blazer. It had super slick paint and a lot of subtle mods along with the ones already pointed out.

krue · 10-13-2007, 02:04 AM

Nice looking mods. Love the color too.

bouncytruck · 10-13-2007, 05:27 PM

Looks like the did a really nice job. Air bags would help it a lot.

72cheyennesuper20 · 10-13-2007, 05:41 PM

Camaro ss hood louvers. Cool

jkaylor68gmc · 10-13-2007, 05:45 PM

nice truck

jkade · 10-13-2007, 05:47 PM

It is for sure a cool ride to say the least. He could bag it and put some cool wheels on it and it would give me wood

smbrouss70 · 10-13-2007, 10:39 PM

It was bagged.

**way2lo2** · 10-14-2007, 12:48 PM

This truck is kinda like Britney, a few things that I would change but I would still love to take it for a ride.

chiggly626 · 10-14-2007, 11:40 PM

I think that those are 68 hood louvers. Nice work, just gonna have to go ahead and back half the frame and work over those front inner fenders to get it to lay out nice.

chevy truck crazy · 10-15-2007, 05:04 PM

I agree with everyone else I love the smooth engine bay but the wheels got to go and it needs to be dropped but what do I know my 2wd blaze is still sitting out under a tarp. Good job man keep up the good work

10-11-2007, 02:50 PM	#1
Ronin8451 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Weatherford, Texas Posts: 47	Cool 2wd Blazer @ Lonestar Nationals ! Guys, I hed to post pics of this cool 2wd Blazer I saw at the Goodguys Lonestar Nationals this past weekend. What caught my eye was the most ingenious use of a set of '67 Camar SS hood louvers ever- as an engine cover for a LS Series engine ! This was also the owner's first ever paint job and he did everything on the truck but the upholstery. He even made a cool cowl panel cover to hide the back of the headlights . It sits on 22" wheels and has an AirRide airbag system for ride height adjustments. I hope you guys enjoy the pics ! Rick __________________ 1970 SS El Camino Resto-rod 1951 Chevy 3100 ( in pieces at the moment) 1964 C-10 Long Step ( new daily play truck) 1999 SS Camaro & 1994 BMW 740IL Daily drivers 1969 SS Chevelle ( next in the resto line)

10-11-2007, 04:43 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Cool 2wd Blazer @ Lonestar Nationals ! Got any bigger pics. I can't really tell what is going on with the engine cover. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-11-2007, 09:38 PM	#3
Ronin8451 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Weatherford, Texas Posts: 47	Re: Cool 2wd Blazer @ Lonestar Nationals ! Here's a link to my gallery with bigger pics. I guess I posted too many pics in one post , so it shrunk them . http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=34742 __________________ 1970 SS El Camino Resto-rod 1951 Chevy 3100 ( in pieces at the moment) 1964 C-10 Long Step ( new daily play truck) 1999 SS Camaro & 1994 BMW 740IL Daily drivers 1969 SS Chevelle ( next in the resto line)

10-11-2007, 10:21 PM	#4
crzngmychvy "1972 C5" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 729	Re: Cool 2wd Blazer @ Lonestar Nationals ! That is really clean. If it was dropped I'd be even more into it. ANy pics of it sitting low? __________________ - 72 2wd Blazer ...sold... 2wd Blazer Page Last edited by crzngmychvy; 10-11-2007 at 10:22 PM.

10-11-2007, 10:20 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Cool 2wd Blazer @ Lonestar Nationals ! That thing is sick! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-11-2007, 11:30 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Cool 2wd Blazer @ Lonestar Nationals ! I don't see how it could go any lower. I looked at it several times and wondered why they put such tall tires on it. Everything was well detailed, but the ride height was all wrong. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 10-11-2007 at 11:33 PM.

10-12-2007, 08:15 AM	#7
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,517	Re: Cool 2wd Blazer @ Lonestar Nationals ! It has some cool touches but those wheels need to be sold as scrap iron. If it was about 3" lower it would look a lot better. I am not sure on the engine cover I guess it will grow on you but it different strokes for different folks. It is a hell of a lot nicer than mine though

10-12-2007, 08:21 AM	#8
Ronin8451 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Weatherford, Texas Posts: 47	Re: Cool 2wd Blazer @ Lonestar Nationals ! I agree on the wheels entirely !! I think the guy said he put that size on so he could get better scores at shows, evidently the "DONK" crowd wants bigger and bigger wheels or they judge you lower in scores . I think 19" wheels should be the biggest on it to look good. Rick __________________ 1970 SS El Camino Resto-rod 1951 Chevy 3100 ( in pieces at the moment) 1964 C-10 Long Step ( new daily play truck) 1999 SS Camaro & 1994 BMW 740IL Daily drivers 1969 SS Chevelle ( next in the resto line)

10-12-2007, 10:57 AM	#9
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Cool 2wd Blazer @ Lonestar Nationals ! I think 19" wheels should be the biggest on it to look good. Rick[/QUOTE] Probably... Id like to see what he runs on it for himself. Id like to see the rest of the drive train as well. Sweet though. Tom

10-12-2007, 11:21 AM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Cool 2wd Blazer @ Lonestar Nationals ! The wheels aren't quite right. I don't think it's the size, but the style and off-set. It needs to be lower and I'm not a fan of the racing style roll bar. He has some unique touches - the engine cover, the smooth firewall, the dual center AC vents turned vertical so he could run a double DIN. What's he running for fans? He must have electric pushers. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-13-2007, 12:15 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Cool 2wd Blazer @ Lonestar Nationals ! Unfortunately the owner wasn't near it when I went by. I finally saw him at the end of the day, but he was driving away. While I don't personally care for the wheels myself, it was a "really" nice Blazer. It had super slick paint and a lot of subtle mods along with the ones already pointed out. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-13-2007, 02:04 AM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Cool 2wd Blazer @ Lonestar Nationals ! Nice looking mods. Love the color too. __________________ "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"

10-13-2007, 05:27 PM	#13
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Cool 2wd Blazer @ Lonestar Nationals ! Looks like the did a really nice job. Air bags would help it a lot. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-13-2007, 05:41 PM	#14
72cheyennesuper20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 414	Re: Cool 2wd Blazer @ Lonestar Nationals ! Camaro ss hood louvers. Cool

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10-13-2007, 05:47 PM	#16
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,517	Re: Cool 2wd Blazer @ Lonestar Nationals ! It is for sure a cool ride to say the least. He could bag it and put some cool wheels on it and it would give me wood

10-13-2007, 10:39 PM	#17
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: Cool 2wd Blazer @ Lonestar Nationals ! It was bagged. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

10-14-2007, 12:48 PM	#18
way2lo2 way2lo2 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cleveland , Ohio Posts: 803	Re: Cool 2wd Blazer @ Lonestar Nationals ! This truck is kinda like Britney, a few things that I would change but I would still love to take it for a ride.

10-14-2007, 11:40 PM	#19
chiggly626 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield, Ca. Posts: 19	Re: Cool 2wd Blazer @ Lonestar Nationals ! I think that those are 68 hood louvers. Nice work, just gonna have to go ahead and back half the frame and work over those front inner fenders to get it to lay out nice.

10-15-2007, 05:04 PM	#20
chevy truck crazy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boise Id Posts: 100	Re: Cool 2wd Blazer @ Lonestar Nationals ! I agree with everyone else I love the smooth engine bay but the wheels got to go and it needs to be dropped but what do I know my 2wd blaze is still sitting out under a tarp. Good job man keep up the good work

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