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Old 01-16-2018, 01:09 PM   #1
Tomo
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Indiana
Posts: 215
Should I swap?

Before I start please know that I understand this decision is mine but I would like to get feedback from the purists, the swappers and anyone with an opinion to aid in my final decision.

I have a 1970 CST that I bought as a project. I bought it in boxes. Most of the rust repair is done - this is a very very solid blazer for Indiana (spent many years looking before this one came up). I do have all of the original parts (engine, trans, transfer case, gauges, seats, dealer added ac & so on). I also have the protect-o-plate, window sticker, purchase agreement. I am the 3rd owner, the original owner (was given to him as a HS graduation present) sold it to a fellow forum member in 2006 & I bought it in 2016.

The blazer came with a 307, sm465 & a Dana 20 tcase.

On to my question:
In your opinion would it be a horrible idea to do an LS swap on such a vehicle?

Reason I’m considering the swap:
#1 I hope it will be my fair weather daily all summer & fall (my commute is ~20 mins on county roads).
#2 I want to drive it everywhere (vacations, power tour, who knows - everywhere!)
#3 my first car was a less than street friendly 69 chevelle that would be more at home on the strip (gears, suspension, etc). I still have it and 17 years later it hasn’t changed much and I don’t drive it as often as I would like - never can justify making small changes when a full restoration has always been my goal = dreams were too big for my wallet (during HS, college & early in marriage)!!.

The blazer is the priority because it will be more enjoyable for my family. To sum it up - didn’t/don’t drive the chevelle & I want to drive the blazer!!

Think I will regret the swap? Think I will regret the 307?

Hoping to find the direction of this build so I can stop thinking about it!!
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