Turning a 72K5 Blazer into a dump truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71k5 · 01-27-2003, 08:17 PM

I have a 72 blazer parts truck that I used to get my 71 Blazer roadworthy; now I have a 72 4x4 rolliing Blazer frame that needs a project. I am considering making a light weight dump truck with a pickup cab/fenders/hood etc., on the Blazer frame (seems like I'm always hauling topsoil or mulch somewhere on my four acres) but I can't locate frame specifications like the ones body shops use to measure between points on the frame; I need to know the differences between the Blazer frame and the SWB frame; not just the fact that the Blazer wheelbase is shorter. I'm guessing I have to move body mounts, etc. I guess as a start, I'm asking if anyone knows where I can locate frame specs?
Has anyone got a pic of a dumptruck or a pickup that has been modified into one?
Thanks!!

WORNBRAKES · 01-27-2003, 09:48 PM

I cant give you the frame specs or a pic of a dump truck, but I can give you a pic of a blazer truck. He welded the top and back of a cab onto the blazer body. It makes a short, short bed. This wont work for you, as you want a dump bed but it gives you an idea of size it would be.
If you were closer, I would offer a trade for a 70 custom camper frame.

72gmcshorty · 01-27-2003, 10:16 PM

try and find a logger box for the blazer. I think they are really short boxes used on logging blazers. Someone here should be able to explain what it is.

71k5 · 01-28-2003, 10:13 PM

Thanks for the inputs! I really like the super short look...gives me some ideas!

matt_field · 01-28-2003, 10:37 PM

wow is that ever a nice looking shorty

rancid · 05-26-2007, 12:03 AM

to fancy

WORNBRAKES · 05-26-2007, 12:14 AM

Nice.

01-27-2003, 08:17 PM	#1
71k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Manchester, PA Posts: 138	Turning a 72K5 Blazer into a dump truck I have a 72 blazer parts truck that I used to get my 71 Blazer roadworthy; now I have a 72 4x4 rolliing Blazer frame that needs a project. I am considering making a light weight dump truck with a pickup cab/fenders/hood etc., on the Blazer frame (seems like I'm always hauling topsoil or mulch somewhere on my four acres) but I can't locate frame specifications like the ones body shops use to measure between points on the frame; I need to know the differences between the Blazer frame and the SWB frame; not just the fact that the Blazer wheelbase is shorter. I'm guessing I have to move body mounts, etc. I guess as a start, I'm asking if anyone knows where I can locate frame specs? Has anyone got a pic of a dumptruck or a pickup that has been modified into one? Thanks!!

01-27-2003, 09:48 PM	#2
WORNBRAKES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 1,350	I cant give you the frame specs or a pic of a dump truck, but I can give you a pic of a blazer truck. He welded the top and back of a cab onto the blazer body. It makes a short, short bed. This wont work for you, as you want a dump bed but it gives you an idea of size it would be. If you were closer, I would offer a trade for a 70 custom camper frame. Attached Images __________________ Mario and Mandy Hughesville, MD 20637 69 C10 305/350 71 K5 Basket case 75 K10 Rescue Parting out 77 MG Midget Parting out 15 6.7L Cummins

01-27-2003, 10:16 PM	#3
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	try and find a logger box for the blazer. I think they are really short boxes used on logging blazers. Someone here should be able to explain what it is. __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

01-28-2003, 10:37 PM	#5
matt_field Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Posts: 885	wow is that ever a nice looking shorty __________________ 1971 k5 blazer 80k mike survivor 1972 3/4 ton 4wd Cummins 12v 1967 swb 2wd 427bbc 1968 4wd shortbox 1971 Cheyenne swb k10 unrestored 1971 Cheyenne super 40k 402bb survivor 1967 Chevy k10 (first truck) 1968 L78 camaro survivor 18k miles 1969 z28 survivor 60k miles 1969 z28 survivor 39k miles 1969 z28 rs survivor 80k miles

05-26-2007, 12:03 AM	#6
rancid Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: utah Posts: 182	Re: Turning a 72K5 Blazer into a dump truck to fancy

01-28-2003, 10:13 PM	#4
71k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Manchester, PA Posts: 138	Thanks for the inputs! I really like the super short look...gives me some ideas!

05-26-2007, 12:14 AM	#7
WORNBRAKES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 1,350	Re: Turning a 72K5 Blazer into a dump truck Nice. __________________ Mario and Mandy Hughesville, MD 20637 69 C10 305/350 71 K5 Basket case 75 K10 Rescue Parting out 77 MG Midget Parting out 15 6.7L Cummins



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