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newagecustom · 06-01-2011, 12:16 PM

What do a wrecked Trailblazer and a 65 Chevy have in common? Any guesses before i say it? This is the truck i started with....

newagecustom · 06-01-2011, 12:19 PM

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newagecustom · 06-01-2011, 12:25 PM

I bought this from a guy outside Sacramento, it was wrecked forever ago. I already got a new a pillar to replace the damaged one. Had a short bed and other stuff sitting around forever waiting for a BBW cab to put it all on.

**Clyde65** · 06-01-2011, 12:30 PM

sweet score!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 06-01-2011, 07:10 PM

I remember that truck. I asked him if he had paperwork for it but never got back to me.

awbrown · 06-01-2011, 07:36 PM

So what does the wrecked trailblazer have to do with it ?? PICTURES??

newagecustom · 06-01-2011, 11:13 PM

He had a clean title. Got the truck for $300
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newagecustom · 06-01-2011, 11:18 PM

As for the trail blazer, its something people have been talking about doing for a while, but I am actually going to go through with it.
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**N2TRUX** · 06-02-2011, 09:50 AM

Sounds like a great project.

newagecustom · 06-02-2011, 11:34 AM

This is what i'll be starting with for my drivetrain, an 04 Trailblazer 4.2L new gen inline 6 with a 4l60 automatic.

newagecustom · 06-02-2011, 11:36 AM

I am building a brand new frame for the truck, bagged on 22's. Will lay rockers and am thinking about a factory 2 tone paint scheme.

**Clyde65** · 06-02-2011, 11:43 AM

I am probably wrong but I thought the TB 4.2 was an inline 5 cyl, please correct me.

newagecustom · 06-02-2011, 12:39 PM

The trailblazers have the inline 6 or a 5.3 v8, the colorados and canyons have the 5cyl.

Dinos63 · 06-02-2011, 01:03 PM

Sounds cool mike!! I have seen mikes work hes got skills!!

61_FL_Apache · 06-02-2011, 01:26 PM

New frame is a good idea, that Trailblazer looks hammered. Cant wait to see the marriage of these two.

lwb66step · 06-02-2011, 01:53 PM

Can't wait to see more of this build. subscribed.

**Clyde65** · 06-02-2011, 02:00 PM

Thanks, I stand corrupted!

awbrown · 06-02-2011, 06:33 PM

Certainly does look hammered !!! you have your work cut out for you!

**joedoh** · 06-02-2011, 07:26 PM

keep the TB firewall and systems intact! AC in an old truck = VERY YES

Byronic · 06-02-2011, 07:41 PM

This I gotta see. Should end up very cool.

newagecustom · 06-29-2011, 12:46 PM

So after a huge mess with me not getting that trailblazer and getting outbid on many others i lucked out this weekend and found an 04 5.3L engine, trans, computer, and uncut wiring harness. Haggled with the guy and got it all for $1000.

So i have finally been able to start working on it again. Got the whole chassis roughed in with temporary crossmembers and the new cab mount brackets fab'ed and welded on. Got the old smashed firewall drilled out and working on replacing the bent a-pillar.

newagecustom · 08-27-2011, 11:15 PM

Haven't been able to work on the truck much. On the road, other stuff, and sponsoring a local show also. Got a little progress though. Should be driving under it's own power by the ST show at the beginning of Dec.

newagecustom · 08-27-2011, 11:15 PM

BTW the wheel tucking is a stock 15inch steel wheel. The truck will be rolling on 22's.

Dinos63 · 08-28-2011, 10:49 AM

dang!!lookin killer mike!

newagecustom · 08-28-2011, 04:51 PM

Thanks Dino, i'm gonna get crackin on this thing when i get home.

06-01-2011, 12:16 PM	#1
newagecustom c10 Chop Artist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: az Posts: 481	Not your average 65 c-10 build What do a wrecked Trailblazer and a 65 Chevy have in common? Any guesses before i say it? This is the truck i started with....

06-01-2011, 12:19 PM	#2
newagecustom c10 Chop Artist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: az Posts: 481	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build Pictures Attached Images

06-01-2011, 12:25 PM	#3
newagecustom c10 Chop Artist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: az Posts: 481	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build I bought this from a guy outside Sacramento, it was wrecked forever ago. I already got a new a pillar to replace the damaged one. Had a short bed and other stuff sitting around forever waiting for a BBW cab to put it all on. Attached Images

06-01-2011, 12:30 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build sweet score! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

06-01-2011, 07:10 PM	#5
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build I remember that truck. I asked him if he had paperwork for it but never got back to me. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

06-01-2011, 07:36 PM	#6
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build So what does the wrecked trailblazer have to do with it ?? PICTURES?? Last edited by awbrown; 06-01-2011 at 07:37 PM.

06-01-2011, 11:13 PM	#7
newagecustom c10 Chop Artist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: az Posts: 481	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build He had a clean title. Got the truck for $300 Posted via Mobile Device

06-01-2011, 11:18 PM	#8
newagecustom c10 Chop Artist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: az Posts: 481	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build As for the trail blazer, its something people have been talking about doing for a while, but I am actually going to go through with it. Posted via Mobile Device

06-02-2011, 09:50 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build Sounds like a great project. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-02-2011, 11:34 AM	#10
newagecustom c10 Chop Artist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: az Posts: 481	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build This is what i'll be starting with for my drivetrain, an 04 Trailblazer 4.2L new gen inline 6 with a 4l60 automatic. Attached Images

06-02-2011, 11:36 AM	#11
newagecustom c10 Chop Artist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: az Posts: 481	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build I am building a brand new frame for the truck, bagged on 22's. Will lay rockers and am thinking about a factory 2 tone paint scheme.

06-02-2011, 11:43 AM	#12
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build I am probably wrong but I thought the TB 4.2 was an inline 5 cyl, please correct me. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

06-02-2011, 12:39 PM	#13
newagecustom c10 Chop Artist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: az Posts: 481	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build The trailblazers have the inline 6 or a 5.3 v8, the colorados and canyons have the 5cyl.

06-02-2011, 01:03 PM	#14
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build Sounds cool mike!! I have seen mikes work hes got skills!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

06-02-2011, 01:26 PM	#15
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build New frame is a good idea, that Trailblazer looks hammered. Cant wait to see the marriage of these two. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)



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06-02-2011, 01:53 PM	#16
lwb66step Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 207	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build Can't wait to see more of this build. subscribed. __________________ 1966 LWB Stepside......SOLD 1963 SWB Fleetside.....Current Project I hate all fords.

06-02-2011, 02:00 PM	#17
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build Thanks, I stand corrupted! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

06-02-2011, 06:33 PM	#18
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build Certainly does look hammered !!! you have your work cut out for you!

06-02-2011, 07:26 PM	#19
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build keep the TB firewall and systems intact! AC in an old truck = VERY YES

06-02-2011, 07:41 PM	#20
Byronic The Beach Cruiser Join Date: May 2009 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 358	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build This I gotta see. Should end up very cool. __________________ 1999 Silverado DD 1966 Panel Truck 2003 Harley Road Glide 1967 Schwinn Tandem Single Speed

06-29-2011, 12:46 PM	#21
newagecustom c10 Chop Artist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: az Posts: 481	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build So after a huge mess with me not getting that trailblazer and getting outbid on many others i lucked out this weekend and found an 04 5.3L engine, trans, computer, and uncut wiring harness. Haggled with the guy and got it all for $1000. So i have finally been able to start working on it again. Got the whole chassis roughed in with temporary crossmembers and the new cab mount brackets fab'ed and welded on. Got the old smashed firewall drilled out and working on replacing the bent a-pillar. Attached Images

08-27-2011, 11:15 PM	#22
newagecustom c10 Chop Artist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: az Posts: 481	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build Haven't been able to work on the truck much. On the road, other stuff, and sponsoring a local show also. Got a little progress though. Should be driving under it's own power by the ST show at the beginning of Dec. Attached Images

08-28-2011, 10:49 AM	#24
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build dang!!lookin killer mike! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

08-28-2011, 04:51 PM	#25
newagecustom c10 Chop Artist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: az Posts: 481	Re: Not your average 65 c-10 build Thanks Dino, i'm gonna get crackin on this thing when i get home.

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