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6T8 · 08-13-2005, 09:13 PM

Picked up a '72 Blazer that has rust in floor and door pillars. I have a rust free '71 pu cab. I'm thinking of cutiing off front tub and making a super short 4x4. Anyone done this? Would then sell front tub,doors, double wall top and roll bar. Wondering what parts are worth with no shipping. Located in Tucson AZ. Will have pics when it stops raining

Thanks for info.........Rick

c-1072 · 08-13-2005, 09:18 PM

If you decide to sell the windshield frame from the blazer and its solid give me a price and ill pay ya asap i have been lookin for a solid one for a while .

6T8 · 08-13-2005, 09:25 PM

Will let you know on windshield frame, it is solid. Thanks.Rick

72 CustomCamper · 08-14-2005, 12:54 AM

I think they look kinda cool...

Chuck

vtblazer · 08-14-2005, 07:15 AM

You could also section the cab at the factory weld seam and graft on the blazer windshield frame, that way keeping another blazer alive.

Thats exactly whats going on in the pics below.

ClassicStyle · 08-14-2005, 11:03 AM

Dont crush it, Restore it.

AesC10s · 08-14-2005, 11:35 AM

I think it would be cool! but it is YOUR truck do what ever you want to it!

ecameron87 · 08-16-2005, 10:46 AM

What do you plan to do with it? I have always liked the looks of the trucks on a K5 frame. I almost did it once, but opted to buy another blazer instead because I have kids that like to go on the trails with me. Blazers hold more people. I think that a truck cab with a small flat bed behind it would be pretty sweet as well. What part of Tucson are you from?

6T8 · 08-16-2005, 12:59 PM

I'm close to Ruthrauff and I-10. Looking for adapter, TH350 to NP205 at is 27 spline. Will sell or trade 4-speed adapter for auto. Thanks...Rick

Blazerb61 · 08-22-2005, 03:59 PM

I have an adaptor on ebay Id like to have that adaptor to a 4 speed, Let me know on price and how much for the roll bar I arrange shipping

pritch · 08-27-2005, 11:46 PM

[QUOTE=6T8]Picked up a '72 Blazer that has rust in floor and door pillars. I have a rust free '71 pu cab. I'm thinking of cutiing off front tub and making a super short 4x4. Anyone done this? QUOTE]

I did that once, and I want to do it again. I didn't really have the money to do it right the first time, but it was coming along until my wife crashed it. Only 1 picture of it survives, I need to get it scanned someday so I can post it. I used a 70 Blazer frame and a '67 cab. I had a little flat bed for awile, while I was scrounging parts. When I had enough parts, I built a step side bed for it. There was only about 2 inches between the back of the cab and the front of the fenders. It was pretty cool, got a lot of comments. It was my daily driver for several years. It was about 15 years ago when it was wrecked.

6T8 · 08-28-2005, 07:57 PM

Should be able to load pics of project sometime this week. I'll try to take pics throughout. Don't know when I'll have to change from blazer forum to truckforum? I'll be listing parts for sale as soon as I can load pics on computer. Having a problem with camera transfering. Later.........Rick

c-1072 · 08-30-2005, 10:58 AM

Hey keep me im mind on that frame if its solid . Just a reminder i wont be doing anymore to mine this year , i just ran out of time . so its getting put up till next year

but i still on the hunt for parts i need .

08-13-2005, 09:13 PM	#1
6T8 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 233	Blazer to shorty 4x4? Picked up a '72 Blazer that has rust in floor and door pillars. I have a rust free '71 pu cab. I'm thinking of cutiing off front tub and making a super short 4x4. Anyone done this? Would then sell front tub,doors, double wall top and roll bar. Wondering what parts are worth with no shipping. Located in Tucson AZ. Will have pics when it stops raining Thanks for info.........Rick

08-13-2005, 09:18 PM	#2
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	windshield frame If you decide to sell the windshield frame from the blazer and its solid give me a price and ill pay ya asap i have been lookin for a solid one for a while .

08-14-2005, 12:54 AM	#4
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	I think they look kinda cool... Chuck Attached Images __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

08-14-2005, 07:15 AM	#5
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Another Option You could also section the cab at the factory weld seam and graft on the blazer windshield frame, that way keeping another blazer alive. Thats exactly whats going on in the pics below. Last edited by vtblazer; 08-14-2005 at 07:21 AM.

08-14-2005, 11:03 AM	#6
ClassicStyle Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 215	Dont crush it, Restore it. __________________ 1972 Dark blue, Cst, Highlander

08-13-2005, 09:25 PM	#3
6T8 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 233	Will let you know on windshield frame, it is solid. Thanks.Rick

08-14-2005, 11:35 AM	#7
AesC10s Chevy truck addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Thornton Colorado Posts: 825	I think it would be cool! but it is YOUR truck do what ever you want to it!

08-16-2005, 10:46 AM	#8
ecameron87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 44	Short Truck What do you plan to do with it? I have always liked the looks of the trucks on a K5 frame. I almost did it once, but opted to buy another blazer instead because I have kids that like to go on the trails with me. Blazers hold more people. I think that a truck cab with a small flat bed behind it would be pretty sweet as well. What part of Tucson are you from?

08-16-2005, 12:59 PM	#9
6T8 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 233	I'm close to Ruthrauff and I-10. Looking for adapter, TH350 to NP205 at is 27 spline. Will sell or trade 4-speed adapter for auto. Thanks...Rick

08-22-2005, 03:59 PM	#10
Blazerb61 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Davenport Iowa Posts: 115	I have an adaptor on ebay Id like to have that adaptor to a 4 speed, Let me know on price and how much for the roll bar I arrange shipping

08-27-2005, 11:46 PM	#11
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	[QUOTE=6T8]Picked up a '72 Blazer that has rust in floor and door pillars. I have a rust free '71 pu cab. I'm thinking of cutiing off front tub and making a super short 4x4. Anyone done this? QUOTE] I did that once, and I want to do it again. I didn't really have the money to do it right the first time, but it was coming along until my wife crashed it. Only 1 picture of it survives, I need to get it scanned someday so I can post it. I used a 70 Blazer frame and a '67 cab. I had a little flat bed for awile, while I was scrounging parts. When I had enough parts, I built a step side bed for it. There was only about 2 inches between the back of the cab and the front of the fenders. It was pretty cool, got a lot of comments. It was my daily driver for several years. It was about 15 years ago when it was wrecked. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

08-28-2005, 07:57 PM	#12
6T8 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 233	Should be able to load pics of project sometime this week. I'll try to take pics throughout. Don't know when I'll have to change from blazer forum to truckforum? I'll be listing parts for sale as soon as I can load pics on computer. Having a problem with camera transfering. Later.........Rick

08-30-2005, 10:58 AM	#13
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	windshield frame Hey keep me im mind on that frame if its solid . Just a reminder i wont be doing anymore to mine this year , i just ran out of time . so its getting put up till next year but i still on the hunt for parts i need .

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