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Blue4x4 · 09-02-2004, 08:14 PM

Here is a few pic's of the dual battery set-up and hidden winch that I've been working on. Still a few more things to finish. This is on my 71 swb 4x4. Pic's posted by FROST 89434

frost89434 · 09-02-2004, 08:16 PM

Here you go. Looks great!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-02-2004, 08:40 PM

SIC WIKED

**Canadian694x4** · 09-02-2004, 08:42 PM

I Like! Nice Work!

**JIMs70GMC** · 09-02-2004, 08:46 PM

Very Nice!

**Yukon Jack** · 09-03-2004, 10:34 AM

Will be interested in seeing more of this - looks great - I would like a winch for my K20.

Blue4x4 · 09-03-2004, 04:16 PM

the winch was $350.00. A 9000lb milemarker. Just not looking foward to cutting the new chrome bumper. I will hide the hole with the licence plate. And it will hinge up. I used the same set-up on my rear receiver hitch. The hinged plate bracket came off a mid 80 camero

obsesive23 · 09-03-2004, 10:07 PM

Trick set up. That's a good idea with the winch.

nu2-72 · 09-03-2004, 10:22 PM

So you are mounting the fairlead in the bumper or not using one?

Blue4x4 · 09-03-2004, 10:42 PM

I'm not sure if I'm going to use a fairlead as of yet. The problem with using a fairlead it would put extra strain on the bumper if the cable has a load on it. And depending on how much cable is on the reel, the position of the cable exiting the bumper/fairlead will change. I thought about making the hole almost as large as the licence plate, and incorperating the licence plate flip bracket. I have a old bumper to test it out on. Any Ideas are welcome???????????????

BobbyK · 09-04-2004, 12:48 AM

Here's mine.Same idea,not as clean though.

It's barley noticeable really.

Blue4x4 · 09-04-2004, 01:38 AM

Looks like you have used yours alot. A nice installation. I think your winch is more foward than mine. I'm gonna try and get the old bumper cut tomarrow and see how it looks. Are you a AC/Heating tech like me?

BobbyK · 09-04-2004, 05:39 AM

Nope,I'm an RN.
Just like working on my truck and doing as much work on my own that I can.
So far the only thing I've never taken apart is a transmission.

Blue Beard · 09-04-2004, 08:57 AM

Looks great at this point, be sure to post completed project...

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-04-2004, 11:35 AM

Look's pretty killer how about useing a hawse fairlead????? They are low profile and the l-plate would only stick out about 1 inch or so at the most..

nu2-72 · 09-04-2004, 05:10 PM

I am guessing that without a fairlead of some type, you may risk a cut cable. If you are severe enough to stess the bumper that much, the angle must be severe enough to meet the bumper.
Any chance of incorporating a reciever type mount in there. Use the Fairlead when you need it and remove it for daily driving.

09-02-2004, 08:14 PM	#1
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	dual battery set-up and hidden winch in progress Here is a few pic's of the dual battery set-up and hidden winch that I've been working on. Still a few more things to finish. This is on my 71 swb 4x4. Pic's posted by FROST 89434

09-02-2004, 08:16 PM	#2
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	Here you go. Looks great!! Attached Images __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

09-02-2004, 08:40 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	SIC WIKED __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-02-2004, 08:42 PM	#4
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	I Like! Nice Work! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

09-02-2004, 08:46 PM	#5
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Very Nice! __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

09-03-2004, 10:34 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Will be interested in seeing more of this - looks great - I would like a winch for my K20. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-03-2004, 04:16 PM	#7
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	the winch was $350.00. A 9000lb milemarker. Just not looking foward to cutting the new chrome bumper. I will hide the hole with the licence plate. And it will hinge up. I used the same set-up on my rear receiver hitch. The hinged plate bracket came off a mid 80 camero

09-03-2004, 10:07 PM	#8
obsesive23 Who me? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bothell WA Posts: 640	Trick set up. That's a good idea with the winch. __________________ Living the dream 72 2WD Blazer, under going porter built surgery 67 GT Mustang fastback 67 Mustang coupe C/S clone 64 Falcon sprint hardtop

09-03-2004, 10:22 PM	#9
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	So you are mounting the fairlead in the bumper or not using one? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

09-03-2004, 10:42 PM	#10
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	I'm not sure if I'm going to use a fairlead as of yet. The problem with using a fairlead it would put extra strain on the bumper if the cable has a load on it. And depending on how much cable is on the reel, the position of the cable exiting the bumper/fairlead will change. I thought about making the hole almost as large as the licence plate, and incorperating the licence plate flip bracket. I have a old bumper to test it out on. Any Ideas are welcome???????????????

09-04-2004, 12:48 AM	#11
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Here's mine.Same idea,not as clean though. It's barley noticeable really. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

09-04-2004, 01:38 AM	#12
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	Looks like you have used yours alot. A nice installation. I think your winch is more foward than mine. I'm gonna try and get the old bumper cut tomarrow and see how it looks. Are you a AC/Heating tech like me?

09-04-2004, 05:39 AM	#13
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Nope,I'm an RN. Just like working on my truck and doing as much work on my own that I can. So far the only thing I've never taken apart is a transmission. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

09-04-2004, 08:57 AM	#14
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Looks great at this point, be sure to post completed project... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

09-04-2004, 11:35 AM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Look's pretty killer how about useing a hawse fairlead????? They are low profile and the l-plate would only stick out about 1 inch or so at the most.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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09-04-2004, 05:10 PM	#16
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I am guessing that without a fairlead of some type, you may risk a cut cable. If you are severe enough to stess the bumper that much, the angle must be severe enough to meet the bumper. Any chance of incorporating a reciever type mount in there. Use the Fairlead when you need it and remove it for daily driving. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

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