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Old 09-29-2009, 09:01 PM   #1
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Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner?

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Awesome work but in my eyes the blazer has been destroyed! I'm a purist i rather see them put backtogether, not torn apart, but again the level of craftsmanship in the blazer looks top notch just wish they didN'T pick a 69-72 to do it to!
I don`t see anyone saying that about notched,bagged,slammed,cut w/s frame 2wd Blazers.
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Old 09-29-2009, 11:19 PM   #2
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Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner?

I actually like what's been done with this one a lot more than the lowered ones, but that's just my preference.
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Old 09-30-2009, 06:18 AM   #3
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Awesome work but in my eyes the blazer has been destroyed! I'm a purist i rather see them put backtogether, not torn apart, but again the level of craftsmanship in the blazer looks top notch just wish they didN'T pick a 69-72 to do it to!

Maybe it was rebuilt (put back together) from a wrecked blazer back in the day and 'saved' from the crusher, even a purist should be able to be at peace with that...?

However if that's what you want to call destruction, count me in!
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Old 09-29-2009, 01:54 PM   #4
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Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner?

Forgive my ignorance, but I'm not really familiar with desert racing. What's the advantage of a 2WD setup over 4WD for this application?
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Old 09-29-2009, 03:54 PM   #5
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Forgive my ignorance, but I'm not really familiar with desert racing. What's the advantage of a 2WD setup over 4WD for this application?
SPEED 4x4 slows you down and limits travel up front, 4x4 is not needed on most the trails, just a good locker in the rear! keep in mind your sailing over bumps at 80-90-100 mph, a straight axle would get bent or broken in a heart beat!
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Old 09-30-2009, 06:44 AM   #6
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Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner?

Back in the`80s these things were already being cherished.Back then a 10 year old vehicle was considered old.Emissions,aerodynamic styling,plastic,and cardboard had taken over and we felt the early`70s/late`60s were the last of the good ones,as we still do now.Back then you could buy a muscle car for a couple thousand dollars and at least that much for a nice Blazer.Every day vehicles were hundreds.
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Old 03-08-2011, 12:10 PM   #7
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Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner?

That Blazer rocks - purist? naa - I have original trucks they are great, but one I could use that would be fun.
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Old 03-10-2011, 05:26 PM   #8
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Holy thread resurrection batman, this is from way back
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