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twp1 · 10-19-2018, 08:10 PM

Here is the pic of the blazer i picked up today!! It was a 4x4 someone converted to a 2-wheel drive!!! If you notice i have a 4-wheel drive frame and suspension sitting next to blazer!! hopefully i get to start on it in the next month or so and i will post more!!!

**lks dcvn** · 10-20-2018, 04:52 PM

Alright! What are the plans for this one? Full resto back to stock or adding some modern comforts?

twp1 · 10-20-2018, 08:51 PM

would like some ideas!!! I think 4x4 is the option!!!!

SeventyOne · 10-23-2018, 01:39 PM

Is a budget a concern? Skills for larger changes? Time?

Real easy for internet folks to throw out crazy ideas you may not have time/money/skills to pull off.

Big difference in me saying CUMMINS SWAP

vs GM Goodwrench 350 haha.

twp1 · 10-23-2018, 04:57 PM

Money is definitely an issue!!!! But going to make it a 4x4 again and sell the other frame and 2-wheel components!!! Probably going to try LS-7 this time and make some other modifications!!! This may be the one I keep but it may take a little bit do to trying to finish up new house and old horse barn I am turning into my garage!!

**lks dcvn** · 10-23-2018, 06:40 PM

I have 3 of these now. At one point I owned 7. Don't judge - I like these rigs.

1972 Chevy Blazer - factory 2wd
1970 GMC Jimmy - 2wd converted from 4x4
1971 Chevy Blazer - 4x4

I like them each in a different way.

If you want to go back to complete OEM specs based on the SPID- those usually have the best return on money - should you ever decide to sell.

Either way you go - it seems like solid examples of these trucks are going up in price.

DeepOceanStepside · 11-08-2018, 06:36 PM

sweet project!

flashed · 11-08-2018, 10:33 PM

Im in to see this one . One day I will own a Blazer ,know where an original untouched one is . I have a lot of Chevelle friends up in Ohio ,hope to go visit next august .

twp1 · 12-25-2018, 01:15 PM

Got a lot of the new metal to get started!!!

**lks dcvn** · 12-25-2018, 05:10 PM

Nice - that should save you quite a bit of time on body work for the rear half!
Which supplier did you go with?

twp1 · 12-28-2018, 09:04 PM

I tired southern Kentucky classics this time!

twp1 · 12-28-2018, 09:07 PM

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**raggedjim** · 12-28-2018, 09:17 PM

Well, I'd say you got it apart! Are you going back 2wd or 4wd?

Good luck, Rg

twp1 · 12-29-2018, 05:35 PM

going back 4x4!

**DeadheadNM** · 12-30-2018, 03:17 PM

Back to 4wd? Nice!

twp1 · 01-16-2019, 08:32 AM

Getting started with body and suspension! Hopefully this turns out first time to do this much!

**lks dcvn** · 01-16-2019, 04:51 PM

Just keep everything loose to confirm alignment before final welding and you should be good. Keep the pictures coming so we can follow along!

**Sand Wrench** · 01-17-2019, 11:41 PM

Rock on! Following with great interest.

twp1 · 01-24-2019, 08:42 AM

Starting to put body panels together and so far just have one quarter and inner fender on and had to do a little trimming on rear floor pan to get quarter to attach! Also received my new springs did a 2" lift. Hopefully can get front and rear end back today so I can get it on the skates to move away from wall to start on other side!

Rickenbach · 04-04-2019, 07:08 AM

Looks good. Isnt this your last one?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Chevro...QAAOSww4BcnYTw

twp1 · 04-04-2019, 05:23 PM

Yes Sir!

twp1 · 04-15-2019, 04:16 PM

Starting the fitting of the panels!

litebulblsc · 04-15-2019, 07:31 PM

Looking nice. Makes me want to just buy all new metal.

**lks dcvn** · 04-15-2019, 07:32 PM

That was quick! Looks great - any concerns now that you have the majority of the panels installed?

Did you end up getting new doors as well?

twp1 · 04-16-2019, 07:43 AM

I think everything is coming together good . I have a set of factory doors off a truck that I am going to cut and try.

10-19-2018, 08:10 PM	#1
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	1972 Blazer undecided!! Here is the pic of the blazer i picked up today!! It was a 4x4 someone converted to a 2-wheel drive!!! If you notice i have a 4-wheel drive frame and suspension sitting next to blazer!! hopefully i get to start on it in the next month or so and i will post more!!! Attached Images

10-20-2018, 04:52 PM	#2
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Alright! What are the plans for this one? Full resto back to stock or adding some modern comforts?

10-20-2018, 08:51 PM	#3
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! would like some ideas!!! I think 4x4 is the option!!!!

10-23-2018, 01:39 PM	#4
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Is a budget a concern? Skills for larger changes? Time? Real easy for internet folks to throw out crazy ideas you may not have time/money/skills to pull off. Big difference in me saying CUMMINS SWAP vs GM Goodwrench 350 haha.

10-23-2018, 04:57 PM	#5
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Money is definitely an issue!!!! But going to make it a 4x4 again and sell the other frame and 2-wheel components!!! Probably going to try LS-7 this time and make some other modifications!!! This may be the one I keep but it may take a little bit do to trying to finish up new house and old horse barn I am turning into my garage!!

10-23-2018, 06:40 PM	#6
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! I have 3 of these now. At one point I owned 7. Don't judge - I like these rigs. 1972 Chevy Blazer - factory 2wd 1970 GMC Jimmy - 2wd converted from 4x4 1971 Chevy Blazer - 4x4 I like them each in a different way. If you want to go back to complete OEM specs based on the SPID- those usually have the best return on money - should you ever decide to sell. Either way you go - it seems like solid examples of these trucks are going up in price.

11-08-2018, 06:36 PM	#7
DeepOceanStepside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Saginaw, MI Posts: 139	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! sweet project! __________________ 1970 Base Step Side Dark Olive 250 3ott restoration 1972 k5 4x4 250 3ott project 1970 long bed light olive 283 th350 driver SOLD

11-08-2018, 10:33 PM	#8
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Im in to see this one . One day I will own a Blazer ,know where an original untouched one is . I have a lot of Chevelle friends up in Ohio ,hope to go visit next august .

12-25-2018, 01:15 PM	#9
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Got a lot of the new metal to get started!!! Attached Images

12-25-2018, 05:10 PM	#10
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Nice - that should save you quite a bit of time on body work for the rear half! Which supplier did you go with?

12-28-2018, 09:04 PM	#11
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! I tired southern Kentucky classics this time!

12-28-2018, 09:07 PM	#12
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!!

12-28-2018, 09:17 PM	#13
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,523	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Well, I'd say you got it apart! Are you going back 2wd or 4wd? Good luck, 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 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

12-29-2018, 05:35 PM	#14
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! going back 4x4! Attached Images

12-30-2018, 03:17 PM	#15
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Back to 4wd? Nice! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland



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01-16-2019, 08:32 AM	#16
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Getting started with body and suspension! Hopefully this turns out first time to do this much! Attached Images

01-16-2019, 04:51 PM	#17
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Just keep everything loose to confirm alignment before final welding and you should be good. Keep the pictures coming so we can follow along!

01-17-2019, 11:41 PM	#18
Sand Wrench Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Garnett, Kansas Posts: 279	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Rock on! Following with great interest. __________________ You ever have one of those mornings where you wake up owning more trucks than you did the night before? 1972 K5 1972 K10 1967 K20 bucket truck

01-24-2019, 08:42 AM	#19
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Starting to put body panels together and so far just have one quarter and inner fender on and had to do a little trimming on rear floor pan to get quarter to attach! Also received my new springs did a 2" lift. Hopefully can get front and rear end back today so I can get it on the skates to move away from wall to start on other side! Attached Images

04-04-2019, 07:08 AM	#20
Rickenbach Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 27	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Looks good. Isnt this your last one? https://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Chevro...QAAOSww4BcnYTw

04-04-2019, 05:23 PM	#21
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Yes Sir!

04-15-2019, 04:16 PM	#22
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Starting the fitting of the panels! Attached Images

04-15-2019, 07:31 PM	#23
litebulblsc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 525	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Looking nice. Makes me want to just buy all new metal.

04-15-2019, 07:32 PM	#24
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! That was quick! Looks great - any concerns now that you have the majority of the panels installed? Did you end up getting new doors as well?

04-16-2019, 07:43 AM	#25
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! I think everything is coming together good . I have a set of factory doors off a truck that I am going to cut and try.

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