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MrBeast · 02-11-2008, 11:12 AM

Hello everyone, here are my two trucks,

#1 is Brutus, my 1972 Chevy Blazer, it has a 454, and some other goodies, I am going to be doing much more to it in the future, but for now I am just enjoying it.

#2 is my 1972 Chevy C-30 Dually, it has a 454 in it, steel crank, rods, forged pistons, roller cam and all the fixins. It is scary fast and powerful, Yesterday though was a bit of a bad day, currently the truck is configured with a SM465, and a 3 speed Over/Under drive gear box, well I was out driving the truck stuck my foot into it, and the 454 twisted it right apart. So as it were I will be installing a NV4500 out of a 95 Diesel here in the next couple of weeks.

The truck also has a GM H072 rear end with 4.56 gears. I need to swap them out for 3.90's and a Locker. All in good time though. First up I will be putting in a new dash, with aftermarket digital gauges, and a Vintage Air system. Then I am going to get the truck repainted, and do a complete rewire.

Other little plans include air ride seats and suspention, and rebuilding the tool boxes on the back, I am going to install new doors using hot rod door latches that will provide for a much tighter latch, and seal much better than the current models do, I also have a set of fuel tanks for under the bed designed that will hold about 90 Gallons of Fuel. That should keep me going on those long out of town type trips.

Cyclone44 · 02-11-2008, 12:08 PM

Those are some nice looking trucks, I love that blazer...

to the board from Knoxville Tn....

MrBeast · 02-11-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyclone44

Those are some nice looking trucks, I love that blazer...

to the board from Knoxville Tn....

Thank you, I am looking forward to modding the blazer as well, but it is going to be much more intense, I am building a new frame for it, and installing 1 ton running gear. It is going to be a pretty healthy project, so it will be a while before I undertake it, but it will have a 4 link front and rear with col overs, and a 4L80E and EFI on the 454, but before I can even think about it, I have a ton of other projects that need to get done.

Cyclone44 · 02-11-2008, 01:01 PM

That blazer looks good just like it is....Good luck with all your projects and ask for help when needed or help others when you can...This is a great site with very helpful people that know their stuff about these trucks...George

toomanytoyz · 02-11-2008, 01:07 PM

Welcome From Indiana, Look's like you have Very Nice Project's on your Hand's. Really Like your Brutus Truck....................

Rick

jsbgump · 02-11-2008, 02:57 PM

Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan

MrBeast · 02-11-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jsbgump

Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan

Well in that case Buenos Noches! lol

L0WRIDE · 02-11-2008, 04:38 PM

welcome to the boards

MrBeast · 02-12-2008, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by L0WRIDE

welcome to the boards

Thank you.

shaneschevys · 02-12-2008, 12:22 AM

Welcome from FT Worth.

MrBeast · 02-12-2008, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by shaneschevys

Welcome from FT Worth.

Thank you, and while I am thinking about it, isnt there a huge wrecking yard up there in Fort Worth?

The reason I ask is about this time next year I am hoping to wind up stuffing a Duramax in my dually. But they are just a bit of a listed item around here.

c-mack · 02-12-2008, 01:41 AM

hi, welcome to the boards from Crockett, Texas

MrBeast · 02-12-2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by c-mack

hi, welcome to the boards from Crockett, Texas

Thank you, nice truck by the way.

72BlckButy · 02-12-2008, 10:50 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You have a sick looking C-30 and Blazer!

MrBeast · 02-12-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You have a sick looking C-30 and Blazer!

Thanks! By mid mo, you any where close to springfield?

krue · 02-12-2008, 11:19 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

MrBeast · 02-12-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by krue

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

Thanks!

Hoods69BadBowTie · 02-12-2008, 03:13 PM

Hi welcome to the best board around from MT. You got two awesome looking trucks and sounds like you got your hands full with them too. I really like that Blazer too!

MrBeast · 02-12-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoods69BadBowTie

Hi welcome to the best board around from MT. You got two awesome looking trucks and sounds like you got your hands full with them too. I really like that Blazer too!

Where at in MT? I was born and raised in Livingston.

MN Rooky · 02-13-2008, 09:23 AM

Welcome from Minnesota!!!
Love the Blazer and are those FACTORY tow hook I see?
MN Rooky

santana474 · 02-13-2008, 10:06 AM

Hi and welcome from south Mississippi. By the way, I like the trim under the bumper of the dually, where did u get that?

Thanks, and again, welcome!!

MrBeast · 02-13-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by santana474

Hi and welcome from south Mississippi. By the way, I like the trim under the bumper of the dually, where did u get that?

Thanks, and again, welcome!!

Thank you, The chin spoler on the truck was a custom done piece built by a previous owner, now the bad news is, the other day the truck fell of a jack stand and busted the heck out of it.

The good news is, I am going to fix it, and actually make it a bit better than it was before, make a mould, and I will be making the pieces, so in a couple of months if you want one let me know and I can hook you up!

MrBeast · 02-13-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MN Rooky

Welcome from Minnesota!!!
Love the Blazer and are those FACTORY tow hook I see?
MN Rooky

They are 90's model tow hooks. Remind me this weekend and I will take a picture on how they mount and send it to you.

Old Chevy Mech · 02-13-2008, 09:48 PM

from CT!

Frank

MrBeast · 02-13-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Chevy Mech

from CT!

Frank

Thanks Frank.

02-11-2008, 01:01 PM	#4
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Gearhead in Texas. That blazer looks good just like it is....Good luck with all your projects and ask for help when needed or help others when you can...This is a great site with very helpful people that know their stuff about these trucks...George

02-11-2008, 01:07 PM	#5
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: Gearhead in Texas. Welcome From Indiana, Look's like you have Very Nice Project's on your Hand's. Really Like your Brutus Truck.................... Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

02-11-2008, 02:57 PM	#6
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Gearhead in Texas. Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

02-11-2008, 04:38 PM	#8
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Gearhead in Texas. welcome to the boards __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

02-12-2008, 12:22 AM	#10
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Gearhead in Texas. Welcome from FT Worth. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

02-11-2008, 11:12 AM	#1
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Gearhead in Texas. Hello everyone, here are my two trucks, #1 is Brutus, my 1972 Chevy Blazer, it has a 454, and some other goodies, I am going to be doing much more to it in the future, but for now I am just enjoying it. #2 is my 1972 Chevy C-30 Dually, it has a 454 in it, steel crank, rods, forged pistons, roller cam and all the fixins. It is scary fast and powerful, Yesterday though was a bit of a bad day, currently the truck is configured with a SM465, and a 3 speed Over/Under drive gear box, well I was out driving the truck stuck my foot into it, and the 454 twisted it right apart. So as it were I will be installing a NV4500 out of a 95 Diesel here in the next couple of weeks. The truck also has a GM H072 rear end with 4.56 gears. I need to swap them out for 3.90's and a Locker. All in good time though. First up I will be putting in a new dash, with aftermarket digital gauges, and a Vintage Air system. Then I am going to get the truck repainted, and do a complete rewire. Other little plans include air ride seats and suspention, and rebuilding the tool boxes on the back, I am going to install new doors using hot rod door latches that will provide for a much tighter latch, and seal much better than the current models do, I also have a set of fuel tanks for under the bed designed that will hold about 90 Gallons of Fuel. That should keep me going on those long out of town type trips.

02-11-2008, 12:08 PM	#2
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Gearhead in Texas. Those are some nice looking trucks, I love that blazer... to the board from Knoxville Tn....

02-12-2008, 01:41 AM	#12
c-mack Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Crockett, Texas Posts: 581	Re: Gearhead in Texas. hi, welcome to the boards from Crockett, Texas __________________ 1967 chevy truck 350 V8 1973 VW Transporter/Hippy Bus 1964 VW Baja Bug "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace"- Jimi Hendrix

02-12-2008, 10:50 AM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Gearhead in Texas. to the board from Mid-MO!!! You have a sick looking C-30 and Blazer! __________________ -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)

02-12-2008, 11:19 AM	#16
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Gearhead in Texas. Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "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"

02-12-2008, 03:13 PM	#18
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Gearhead in Texas. Hi welcome to the best board around from MT. You got two awesome looking trucks and sounds like you got your hands full with them too. I really like that Blazer too! __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

02-13-2008, 09:23 AM	#20
MN Rooky 1971 4X4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Winona, MN Posts: 112	Re: Gearhead in Texas. Welcome from Minnesota!!! Love the Blazer and are those FACTORY tow hook I see? MN Rooky

02-13-2008, 10:06 AM	#21
santana474 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Petal, MS Posts: 60	Re: Gearhead in Texas. Hi and welcome from south Mississippi. By the way, I like the trim under the bumper of the dually, where did u get that? Thanks, and again, welcome!! __________________ 72 S/W 350/700R4!!

02-13-2008, 09:48 PM	#24
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: Gearhead in Texas. from CT! Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"



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