72 2wd Blazer: Project "Break Me"

[VA72C10]

Looking really good!!!

[jkade]

Got the new firewall cut out and welded in today.

[Rokcrln]

Looks good but I hate to be the one to point this out but your tranny or bell housing might be a bit tight.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[jkade]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Looks good but I hate to be the one to point this out but your tranny or bell housing might be a bit tight.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Really? I didn't think about that I still have some trimming to do. I will cut that out when I build my tunnel.

[Truck Hippy]

Very cool build!! Thanks for the Corvette pictures also. I would love to have that car as my daily driver

[jkade]

Originally Posted by Truck Hippy

Very cool build!! Thanks for the Corvette pictures also. I would love to have that car as my daily driver

Thanx!! I am sure if the money is right you could have the vette for a DD It would be a miserable commute for me because I am nearly 6'3".

[jkade]

No pictures but there is progress. I got my brackets cut out, top and bottom for the coilovers and welded in. Got the rear tubs made and the notch cover made. Now comes the fun of fitting the tubs and welding everything up.
On a side note I bought a dash from a fellow member out of a 60-63 truck that will be grafted in. I will try and get some progress pics this weekend.

[jkade]

Thanks to 72bigred I got me a new dash to install. My buddy had a friend make me a set of brackets to mount the C5 rotors and calipers on the C4 spindles for free Got the rear tubs shaped up, you can see in the pic what I am using to seal the tubs to the fender. The tub is just sitting there in the pic, the inner fender is cut out and the tub will slide in and seal up to the bedside.

[jkade]

I cut the crap out of the floor pans to get a flat surface to bring over to the trans tunnel. Has anyone ever put one of those dashes in this style truck? It looks like it won't be too bad but you never know. I plan on bringing the lines of the dash down to the console and making the console and the dash all flow together.

[1969x11]

Lookin good, that dash is gonna look killer. Now get off the computer and get in the hot *** shop and get to cuttin and welding.

[68SWBChevy]

Sweet ride. I had a factory 2WD K5 when I was in high school, red and lowered like yours. Man I'm kicking myself now for selling it. Super sharp ride you have there. They are getting to be like "Hens teeth" impossible to find hold on to it like grim death

[jkade]

Originally Posted by 68SWBChevy

Sweet ride. I had a factory 2WD K5 when I was in high school, red and lowered like yours. Man I'm kicking myself now for selling it. Super sharp ride you have there. They are getting to be like "Hens teeth" impossible to find hold on to it like grim death

I couldn't sell this one if I wanted to plus no one will want it now

[jkade]

Originally Posted by 1969x11

Lookin good, that dash is gonna look killer. Now get off the computer and get in the hot *** shop and get to cuttin and welding.

I figured you already had it put in today

[bagged74]

like this?

[babyblueoval]

Originally Posted by bagged74

like this?

DANG!!

OK. Next time I'm in Fort Smith you've gotta stop what you're doing and let me see that thing. No more excuses.

[jkade]

Originally Posted by bagged74

like this?

That helps a lot... thanks for the pic Is that one you have done?

[jkade]

What a D*ck!! The PO put new rockers on but didn't fix the rusted out cab mounts!!!! It is a endless list of what bondo can hide!!





Don't that bondo look great

[bagged74]

Originally Posted by babyblueoval

DANG!!

OK. Next time I'm in Fort Smith you've gotta stop what you're doing and let me see that thing. No more excuses.

that ones not mine, come by the next time your in the area

Originally Posted by jkade

That helps a lot... thanks for the pic Is that one you

no, just a pic i found

[jkade]

Got the old floor pans cut out, rockers, inner rockers, cab mounts, rocker boxes, etc. Got me some seats out of a Chrysler Concord. Got the new floors pans close to being done and all the replacement parts welded in.

[68SWBChevy]

Dude you are metal master. Nice work. I just need to quit jacking with mine and bring it to you and let you do it

[jkade]

I am not a master of anything I promise you don't want me working on your truck.

Originally Posted by 68SWBChevy

Dude you are metal master. Nice work. I just need to quit jacking with mine and bring it to you and let you do it

[1969x11]

Originally Posted by jkade

I am not a master of anything I promise you don't want me working on your truck.

Your a mastur Ha Ha Ha sorry I had to do that.The Blazer is gettin there and some dang good metal work for someone who has never done it b4.I cant wait to see it finished, then you can come spend counless hours and beers in my shop.

[jkade]

Wow, I didn't realize it has been over 2 months now since I have touched my traizer. I sure do wish they would hurry up and get my shop built.

[bama51]

So do we!

[69c4x11]

It's been at my shop now for approx. 3yrs !!! Should charge him rent,,, One of my other son's builds { 69 camaro } was a approx 5 yr, build,, I can't believe the Vette might be heading back to the shop ,so my pickup won't be outside ??? The Kubota will also be thankful this winter ?? Who knows ,I might start on another project ?????