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Ron Dall · 04-22-2013, 05:11 AM

I have been looking at other posts of two wheel drive blazer owners, but this one finally made me register to post on this forum. I have a 79 two wheel drive that needed just about everything. Yours is looking pretty nice.
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DrppdBlazr · 04-22-2013, 02:45 PM

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My first post and it goes to a fellow 2WD'r! Subscribed! Lovin' it! I am recently inspired to do mine,not quite to your extreme but I have had my 80' Jimmy for a long time and neglected it and bringing back some love to it now. I just pulled motor and having it fully machined and cleaning everything up to get chassis painted. Lowering it down by 5"-6".I may need some of your old parts lol! Great talent you have man,keep it up! Thanks for the inspiration!

Nice man, hope to see some progress of you 80 on a build then. Im glad I inspire some people with the build.

DrppdBlazr · 04-22-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Dall

I have been looking at other posts of two wheel drive blazer owners, but this one finally made me register to post on this forum. I have a 79 two wheel drive that needed just about everything. Yours is looking pretty nice.
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Thanks Ron...glad I could help a couple first posters, glad to hear the project got someone to register. Ill keep up on the updates as they happen.

DrppdBlazr · 04-22-2013, 11:16 PM

Not much of an update cause I only got a couple hours to work this weekend. Got the three back rails all cut and got the two tacked on. Waiting to tack the back on till I can really work on it again so I can make sure everything stays square. Also picked up a VU4 but I think im gonna try and sell it so I can get the New NPT port manifolds accuair just came out with.

just a close up shot of one of the joints

just a shot of the angle of the rails

**lolife99** · 04-22-2013, 11:20 PM

Great job on the frame rails!

72BlckButy · 04-23-2013, 02:16 PM

Nice build; keep at it.

DrppdBlazr · 04-24-2013, 12:55 PM

Thank you guys

**67cheby** · 04-24-2013, 01:00 PM

looking Great man !

DrppdBlazr · 05-03-2013, 11:10 AM

Rebuilt 700R4 finally got done. So out with the old and in with the new.. Looks like the case was painted silver at some point so im just gonna paint it black and keep it simple.

The Old:

The New:

DrppdBlazr · 05-06-2013, 11:47 AM

Got the two rails all sqared up and started to weld up the fishplate holes. Didnt get em all done but most of them.

**67cheby** · 05-06-2013, 11:52 AM

Looking great man!

DrppdBlazr · 05-06-2013, 12:18 PM

Thanks Mike, starting to look a bit more like a frame anyway.

68Timber · 05-06-2013, 06:50 PM

Heavy dooty! Is there any science to putting the body mounts on a custom frame? I'm guessing you have a known center, mount it as low as you can, and shoot for level? I know I've oversimplified; I'd be helping on that if I could just for the experience.

naughty240 · 05-06-2013, 09:37 PM

There is a 2wd blazer near me on cl. Should have not opened this thread. Lol
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DrppdBlazr · 05-07-2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

Heavy dooty! Is there any science to putting the body mounts on a custom frame? I'm guessing you have a known center, mount it as low as you can, and shoot for level? I know I've oversimplified; I'd be helping on that if I could just for the experience.

Just measure, measure again...and then again after that..then tack it up and measure again lol

DrppdBlazr · 05-07-2013, 12:35 PM

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There is a 2wd blazer near me on cl. Should have not opened this thread. Lol
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LOL Get it man...If I could afford another one to use as a daily I would.

naughty240 · 05-07-2013, 07:59 PM

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LOL Get it man...If I could afford another one to use as a daily I would.

I have debated de modding my g35 to finance a new project. I guess I have the room for a second square body lol. Sucks I live in new England where everything rots. Would kill for a truck from the south.
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DrppdBlazr · 05-08-2013, 11:59 AM

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I have debated de modding my g35 to finance a new project. I guess I have the room for a second square body lol. Sucks I live in new England where everything rots. Would kill for a truck from the south.
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I like G35's slammed out.. Yea im glad I live in AZ, we dont see to much of the rust like you guys up there do.

DrppdBlazr · 05-15-2013, 11:18 AM

Got the backhalf all welded up and started to smooth it...

**67cheby** · 05-15-2013, 11:31 AM

nice work , she is looking SMOOTH !

68Timber · 05-15-2013, 02:00 PM

Looks great!

DrppdBlazr · 05-21-2013, 11:19 PM

The work shall continue

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**67cheby** · 05-22-2013, 03:20 PM

keep it up !

blazer2007 · 05-24-2013, 10:31 AM

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The work shall continue

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Is that metal for the floor ,if so what gauge are you using and do you use the old support strips underneath

DrppdBlazr · 05-24-2013, 12:38 PM

This is actually a 10g sheet for my lower arms and plating the frame up. The thinner strip is 3/16, got that cause they had it in the discount section.

04-22-2013, 05:11 AM	#76
Ron Dall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Stephenville, Tx Posts: 9	Re: 79' 2wd blazer I have been looking at other posts of two wheel drive blazer owners, but this one finally made me register to post on this forum. I have a 79 two wheel drive that needed just about everything. Yours is looking pretty nice. Posted via Mobile Device

04-22-2013, 11:16 PM	#79
DrppdBlazr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 276	Re: 79' 2wd blazer Not much of an update cause I only got a couple hours to work this weekend. Got the three back rails all cut and got the two tacked on. Waiting to tack the back on till I can really work on it again so I can make sure everything stays square. Also picked up a VU4 but I think im gonna try and sell it so I can get the New NPT port manifolds accuair just came out with. just a close up shot of one of the joints just a shot of the angle of the rails

04-22-2013, 11:20 PM	#80
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: 79' 2wd blazer Great job on the frame rails! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-23-2013, 02:16 PM	#81
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 79' 2wd blazer Nice build; keep at it. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-24-2013, 12:55 PM	#82
DrppdBlazr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 276	Re: 79' 2wd blazer Thank you guys

04-24-2013, 01:00 PM	#83
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 79' 2wd blazer looking Great man ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-03-2013, 11:10 AM	#84
DrppdBlazr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 276	Re: 79' 2wd blazer Rebuilt 700R4 finally got done. So out with the old and in with the new.. Looks like the case was painted silver at some point so im just gonna paint it black and keep it simple. The Old: The New: __________________ Bodied Blazer Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611842

05-06-2013, 11:47 AM	#85
DrppdBlazr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 276	Re: 79' 2wd blazer Got the two rails all sqared up and started to weld up the fishplate holes. Didnt get em all done but most of them. __________________ Bodied Blazer Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611842

05-06-2013, 11:52 AM	#86
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 79' 2wd blazer Looking great man! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-06-2013, 12:18 PM	#87
DrppdBlazr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 276	Re: 79' 2wd blazer Thanks Mike, starting to look a bit more like a frame anyway. __________________ Bodied Blazer Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611842

05-06-2013, 06:50 PM	#88
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 79' 2wd blazer Heavy dooty! Is there any science to putting the body mounts on a custom frame? I'm guessing you have a known center, mount it as low as you can, and shoot for level? I know I've oversimplified; I'd be helping on that if I could just for the experience. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

05-06-2013, 09:37 PM	#89
naughty240 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 37	Re: 79' 2wd blazer There is a 2wd blazer near me on cl. Should have not opened this thread. Lol Posted via Mobile Device

05-15-2013, 11:18 AM	#94
DrppdBlazr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 276	Re: 79' 2wd blazer Got the backhalf all welded up and started to smooth it... __________________ Bodied Blazer Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611842

05-15-2013, 11:31 AM	#95
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 79' 2wd blazer nice work , she is looking SMOOTH ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-15-2013, 02:00 PM	#96
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 79' 2wd blazer Looks great! __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build



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05-21-2013, 11:19 PM	#97
DrppdBlazr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 276	Re: 79' 2wd blazer The work shall continue Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Bodied Blazer Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611842

05-22-2013, 03:20 PM	#98
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 79' 2wd blazer keep it up ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-24-2013, 12:38 PM	#100
DrppdBlazr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 276	Re: 79' 2wd blazer This is actually a 10g sheet for my lower arms and plating the frame up. The thinner strip is 3/16, got that cause they had it in the discount section. __________________ Bodied Blazer Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611842

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