1972 Blazer build 454 D60 14B FF

[DemkoG]

This is my first time posting here, but I have been reading a lot the last couple of weeks. My build is going to be a long one because I am going to driving it this winter.

Background on the blazer the PO built it for sled pulls at 4H fairs so its been beaten on but for the most part is real solid. He had some tall 40-44 inch tires on it that I did not want so we brought the price down and I found some 31 inch tires witch make the lift look ridiculous, and the gearing is incredibly short now.

The body needs work but nothing too bad. Thought I would do a first build post.

Drive line is a 454, sm465, np205, D60 front with LS and a 14 bolt FF with a governor in the back. I believe its a 6 inch suspension lift with also 2 inch blocks in the back. and a 3 inch body lift.

What I want out of the truck is a good tow vehicle (sold my excursion), I have a 24 foot enclosed trailer and a 19' boat, no real long hauls. A good summer toy and some thing that is not bad in the snow. I know that is asking a lot but I left out gas mileage.

The plan freshen up the 454, nothing too crazy but we will see when I get in their. I would like to get a nv4500 if the budget allows it. and bring the lift down about 5 inches. clean up the chassis and axles. the body I want to be nice so the regular sheet metal work. as for interior I am not sure I want to leave it simple.