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Location: Indiana
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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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