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DeepOceanStepside · 03-07-2019, 11:59 AM

Awesome build!! Subscribed to see future progress

C.I.Blazer · 10-22-2019, 07:46 AM

Build looks great. Hope you are still at it!

CJM72 · 10-22-2019, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by C.I.Blazer

Build looks great. Hope you are still at it!

I'm still alive and still have the Blazer! Have some small updates to post. Been a busy summer with the kids, but I'm hoping to get it fired this winter. Wiring and coolant plumbing are the major items left to get it running!

mkelly · 10-22-2019, 01:39 PM

Great job so far. I am just starting almost the same build. I look forward to your updates and I will probably coming to for questions.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-25-2020, 05:27 PM

Nice work. Just saw this thread and jumping aboard to learn more about LS swaps into K trucks. How is the clearance between the firewall and the heads?

CJM72 · 01-26-2020, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Nice work. Just saw this thread and jumping aboard to learn more about LS swaps into K trucks. How is the clearance between the firewall and the heads?

I left my T-case in the stock position, used the Advanced Adapters kit to adapt to a 4l65e. I have about half an inch of clearance at the tightest spot on the firewall. It's just the corners of the heads. Any shorter combination of transmission and I think it would be right. Next clearance challenge is the oil pan to differential. I have worn out stock springs with an add-a-leaf and I probably only have 2 inches right now with the Dirty Dingo cross member. Will likely try to create more clearance by modifying the dirty Dingo cross member and putting a 2" lift in it. It's the cross member itself that would hit first.

More updates coming soon. Fuel system is done. Wiring and cooling systems now. Hoping to have it fired up soon!

**DeadheadNM** · 01-26-2020, 11:31 AM

Thank you for the details. I’ll stayed tuned. Am tempted by the retro LS motors assembled by Delmo speed shop or Don Hardy and these use adapters to accommodate stock style valve covers, which might contact the fire wall given the added height. Sliding forward sounds like would encroach further on the front diff with the DD xmember.

**Racer2172** · 12-29-2020, 02:54 PM

Nice work, great build.

03-07-2019, 11:59 AM	#51
DeepOceanStepside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Saginaw, MI Posts: 139	Re: 3 Kids, 1 Wife, and 1 Lonely Blazer Awesome build!! Subscribed to see future progress __________________ 1970 Base Step Side Dark Olive 250 3ott restoration 1972 k5 4x4 250 3ott project 1970 long bed light olive 283 th350 driver SOLD

10-22-2019, 07:46 AM	#52
C.I.Blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: WA State Posts: 186	Re: 3 Kids, 1 Wife, and 1 Lonely Blazer Build looks great. Hope you are still at it!

10-22-2019, 01:39 PM	#54
mkelly Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: b-ville ar Posts: 44	Re: 3 Kids, 1 Wife, and 1 Lonely Blazer Great job so far. I am just starting almost the same build. I look forward to your updates and I will probably coming to for questions.

01-25-2020, 05:27 PM	#55
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 3 Kids, 1 Wife, and 1 Lonely Blazer Nice work. Just saw this thread and jumping aboard to learn more about LS swaps into K trucks. How is the clearance between the firewall and the heads? __________________ 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

01-26-2020, 11:31 AM	#57
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 3 Kids, 1 Wife, and 1 Lonely Blazer Thank you for the details. I’ll stayed tuned. Am tempted by the retro LS motors assembled by Delmo speed shop or Don Hardy and these use adapters to accommodate stock style valve covers, which might contact the fire wall given the added height. Sliding forward sounds like would encroach further on the front diff with the DD xmember. __________________ 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

12-29-2020, 02:54 PM	#58
Racer2172 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 319	Re: 3 Kids, 1 Wife, and 1 Lonely Blazer Nice work, great build. __________________ 65 C-10 Times gone by(Sons truck)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...92#post6164692 70 C-30 Tow truck AKA Highlighter 02 Silverado 2500 HD CUCVII Tow Rig/DD 1968 C10 Project Quarantine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804800 1980 Buick Regal Dirt Stock car

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