Project Topless 365/24/7

[5150]

Well, I finally and going to get around to posting pics of my 2wd blazer that I bought from Luv at his cookout back on Oct. 21st. She's a little rough but she's going to be pretty awesome when I'm done.

My plans for it is to make it topless all the time, NO WINDOWS, NO VENT WINDOWS, NO TOP, NO CARPET!!!!!! I will be shaving EVERYTHING!!! NO HANDLES, NO SIDEMARKERS, NO WIPERS !!!!!!!!

I've already parted out the complete A/C system and we put a 67 front clip on it at the cookout. It's going to be bare to the bone. I plan on spraying/rolling a bedliner on the floor and then putting a nice set of seats in. I have already bought some 20's for it and plan to do a 4/6 drop on it. I know I need a lot of patch panels and already have a rust free tailgate and two wheel tubs that I'll be picking up in a few weeks. The pass door is a shot also.

I've posted a pic of my inspiration blazer. It's not going to be that nice but it gives you an idea of what I'm going to attempt to do.

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a few more

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last few

[Rokcrln]

Always nice to see more 2wd Blazers! Even better when they make my POS not seem so bad Mine does not have rust that bad but it does need every panel replaced from damage/missing parts. But the basic rust in the rockers and small amount of the floor edges. Is yours an original 2WD? What kind of a ball park did you have to give for it?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[BOSS]

be proud you two there are alot of us out there that would love to have a 2wd blazer no matter the shape Just keep your eye on the end product.

[5150]

Yes, it is a true 2wd. I'd rather not say what I paid for it. I bought it from another board member and a good friend. I know I got the friend price. If he sees this and doesn't care then I'll tell it.

I wish you were done with the DVD because I could obviously use it.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by yellow69

I wish you were done with the DVD because I could obviously use it.

I wish I was done as well, it is a ton of work but well worth it. Also it would meen mine was closer to being done as well.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[5150]

No problem, I know you are getting harassed about finishing it.

[Yukon Jack]

Will be a great project to watch - keep us posted!

[5150]

I will, I might have a deal worked out for the bodywork. Which could get this project rolling faster then I had planned.

[vtblazer]

I really like your idea of a bare bones blazer, all stripped down and lightened up.

Looking forward to your progress.

What's the motor/tranny combo going to be?

[LUV2XCLR8]

Originally Posted by yellow69

Yes, it is a true 2wd. I'd rather not say what I paid for it. I bought it from another board member
and a good friend. I know I got the friend price. If he sees this and doesn't care then I'll tell it.

I GAVE IT AWAY to him for JUST $1500 cause Mommy said NO to keeping 3 TOYS

[5150]

I haven't really decided on the motor/tranny combo. It has the original 307/TH350 in it now. Thinking about sticking with it. Mostly because it's going to be a nice cruiser. Not sure the whole 450HP will go with the topless theme. But it would be nice.

[72CSTC5]

We all get harassed about our project dont we ROCK!!

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Looks like its gonna be a sweet project but as rok said makes mine look better to me as mine seems rust free now.. when ya get to the rust repair let me know I have some lwb sides that are going to the scrap yard,but the inside is good where yours is gone..

[lolife99]

Hey yellow69,... Would you be money a head to just buy a nice/nicer 4x4 blazer for the body,... and just swap out the tub? If your body shop prices are anything like they are around here,... it would cost a fortune to repair your tub. I see nice 4x4's for $4k or less and they would have plenty of extra parts. Just a thought. I just think parts trucks are huge money savers.

[5150]

Not real sure I'm going to get with a VERY GOOD body guy this week who wants my burb. We might do some trading for the body work. After I talk with him I'll get an idea on what it's going to run.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5;

We all get harassed about our project dont we ROCK!!

You better believe your going to get harrassed...


yellow69- Loooks like you got a lot of work ahead of you. No matter though, cause 2wd Blazers...

[Rokcrln]

I have no idea what you guys are talking about, all of my projects are finished. Yeh if you call tearing them down and starting the next one finished! I too hope to get mine all rust free in the next 6-8 months. I agree a parts truck is a cheaper way to go alot of time. Mine I plan on using all new metal including short bed sides, fenders, doors, full front floor section. I will be using 68 front sheet metal and I have a great stock hood, 2 grills and a spotless gate. I do still need a top or I just might build my own out of metal so I can fix a few design flaws in the stock top.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Chris27]

I just might build my own out of metal so I can fix a few design flaws in the stock top.

Has anyone done this before? I woulkd like to see that. I did see a '72 Sub cut down to blazer size in a magazine.

[5150]

well, not a lot has been done has been done lately, but it's about to get kicked into second gear. I've grinded a bunch of stuff off and gotten her ready for the body shop. I FINALLY SOLD MY BURB, well kinda, I traded the burb to a guy who's going to do all the rust repair on the blazer. He's also going to cut down the doors and shave everything also. I think it's a pretty good deal considering I know crap about welding. I have to take the motor out tomorrow and I'm going to try to bring it up to him on Friday. I'll take lots of pics in its state before I leave with it.

[Ron 586]

Congrats on getting started on the blazer. I know from our talks we've had how much this means to you. Will be watching and waiting for the outcome.

[krue]

Keep us posted on the progress. I wouldn't let the guy have the title on the 'burb until he's done tho.

[LUV2XCLR8]

[5150]

I wouldn't let the guy have the title on the 'burb until he's done tho.

Definitely, he recommended me just keeping the burb until he is done, but I need the room in the driveway for something else I'm thinking of buying. So I'll probably bring him the burb in a month or so. Really nice guy and even though I've left my previous career, I still have a good nose for good honest people and can usually pick out a POS.