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SUB602 · 06-11-2009, 02:26 PM

I can just sit here and stare at your welds all day. Very nice work Bud!!!

sandking · 06-11-2009, 05:03 PM

Thanks!!!

Mordachai · 06-13-2009, 01:12 PM

man, what an awesome project.
I must have been under a rock or bridge to miss this one...

texanidiot25 · 06-13-2009, 01:49 PM

I can't wait to see this one done

sandking · 06-13-2009, 04:05 PM

Thanks guys.

Stay tuned, working on the engine, trans and t-case install today. I will post some pics later.......

sandking · 06-13-2009, 09:54 PM

Got some work done today. I was able to use the stock '07 Chevy Tahoe motor mounts and the stock Blazer cross member to set the engine in place. A little fab work was worth the saving of buying some conversion engine mounts. I just need to add some plating to the cross member and the tube mounts then it's done. The Blazer stock trans/t-case cross member is also going to be used. The trans sits about 2" higher then the original mount due to the engine configuration and the extra oil pan clearence from the front pumpkin, but a little trimming with the plasma and it clears. I will patch the floor later. Here are some pics of todays progress, I will snap some pics of the trans mounts tomorrow.....

sandking · 06-13-2009, 09:57 PM

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sandking · 06-13-2009, 10:01 PM

Last few

hgs_notes · 06-13-2009, 11:34 PM

Looks like a good fit. Couple questions, is there any concern with having the engine and tranny higher, raising the center of gravity? Also, was wondering if the front frame rail crossmember was going to be strengthened. I've seen someone replace it with a stronger tubular support. I know you have tubes across the top, I was wondering if the bottom needed extra strength to keep it from spreading or even colapsing inward during high speed turning.

I really like this build. Makes me wish I still lived out west.

sandking · 06-14-2009, 12:34 AM

I thought about the higher center of gravity, but I dont think this small amount will be notice much. I also have all the weight of the interior cage that does not help with the weight up high. One thing to consider is the ride height will be quite lower then most trucks with 35" tires. Only a couple of inches higher then stock.
The cross member will be stengthened quite a bit. I was going to make my own cross member, but I thought since I have this one, I will try it. If I dont like the finished part, I will build my own, but I am confident this will be plenty strong by the time I am done.

onetonk5 · 06-14-2009, 05:40 PM

So whats the deal with the glass? fenders and bedsides? rig looks great

sandking · 06-14-2009, 05:59 PM

Untill I can find some decent ones, I am going to modify these to clear the tires.

onetonk5 · 06-14-2009, 06:30 PM

No I meant the flared bedsides and raised and flared front fenders. I found the guy on a class 3 site that has all the hickey rides. Any idea if he is selling fenders or bedsides? Did you ever think about ttb or even 2x4 and beams? I love the look of a long beam droped way down.

sandking · 06-15-2009, 08:44 PM

I understood. I am just using the stock front and rear and modifying them to clear.
Not a fan of the ttb, the in and out camber drives me nuts. For some people, they are great. To each his own I guess.

sandking · 06-19-2009, 08:54 PM

Qeustion for you suspension experts...
As you know, radius arms will bind in an articulating situation. Since I have these arms built, can I just "cut in" a small shock on the upper arm like my paint pic below? The shock could act like a sway control to some extent. Any thoughts?

**Captainfab** · 06-19-2009, 11:46 PM

Very nice build and excellent fabwork......subscribing

prostreetC-10 · 06-20-2009, 12:02 AM

When I saw this thread pop up and looked at the first page, I couldn't figure out why you were building a 1,987 pt. roll cage. Now I know!

P.S. You might want to PM me so I can give you some pointers on making better welds!

sandking · 06-20-2009, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Very nice build and excellent fabwork......subscribing

Thanks!!

sandking · 06-20-2009, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

When I saw this thread pop up and looked at the first page, I couldn't figure out why you were building a 1,987 pt. roll cage. Now I know!

P.S. You might want to PM me so I can give you some pointers on making better welds!

.......And the cage is not even done yet!!

I know, I know, my welds suck, but I am a rookie, what can I say

sandking · 06-21-2009, 12:38 PM

Not much since last update, but I got started on the brake line mock up. I swear, I think the big tubing is easier to work with then this litlle 3/16 stuff

The brake lines will run inside the frame rails down the driver side. The fronts convert to a bulkhead 90* then to braided flex on the radius arm for the movement. The flex then goes back to hard line on the arm then back to flex to the caliper. I used banjo fitting on the caliper. Also, I never posted the pics of how I lowered my brake booster. I just simply turned the brackets over. A little cutting and welding and it was done.
I also threw the fenders on to see where the tires ended up since I pushed the axle forward some. A little trimming should take care of it. Dont worry, the fenders are not in the best shape, so cutting them will only shed one tear instead of two.

sandking · 06-21-2009, 12:43 PM

More.........

sandking · 06-21-2009, 12:46 PM

More......

sandking · 06-21-2009, 12:48 PM

Yes, I like to take pictures

sandking · 06-21-2009, 12:53 PM

More...

sandking · 06-21-2009, 12:57 PM

Last for now...

06-11-2009, 02:26 PM	#176
SUB602 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PHOENIX Posts: 23	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build I can just sit here and stare at your welds all day. Very nice work Bud!!! __________________ www.SlammersKustoms.com 98 GMC K1500 Suburban 75 K-5 SB350/TH350/NP205 74 K-5 Convert to 2wd and bag her Authorized dealer for the Dropmember, Built by PorterBuilt Street Rods

06-11-2009, 05:03 PM	#177
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Thanks!!! __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

06-13-2009, 01:12 PM	#178
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build man, what an awesome project. I must have been under a rock or bridge to miss this one... __________________ 71 GMC lwb 56 Big window swb 93 GMC Sonoma (dd) radiused fiberglass fender project for 67-72

06-13-2009, 01:49 PM	#179
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build I can't wait to see this one done

06-13-2009, 04:05 PM	#180
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Thanks guys. Stay tuned, working on the engine, trans and t-case install today. I will post some pics later....... __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

06-13-2009, 09:54 PM	#181
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Got some work done today. I was able to use the stock '07 Chevy Tahoe motor mounts and the stock Blazer cross member to set the engine in place. A little fab work was worth the saving of buying some conversion engine mounts. I just need to add some plating to the cross member and the tube mounts then it's done. The Blazer stock trans/t-case cross member is also going to be used. The trans sits about 2" higher then the original mount due to the engine configuration and the extra oil pan clearence from the front pumpkin, but a little trimming with the plasma and it clears. I will patch the floor later. Here are some pics of todays progress, I will snap some pics of the trans mounts tomorrow..... Attached Images __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

06-13-2009, 09:57 PM	#182
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build More Attached Images __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

06-13-2009, 10:01 PM	#183
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Last few Attached Images __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

06-13-2009, 11:34 PM	#184
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Looks like a good fit. Couple questions, is there any concern with having the engine and tranny higher, raising the center of gravity? Also, was wondering if the front frame rail crossmember was going to be strengthened. I've seen someone replace it with a stronger tubular support. I know you have tubes across the top, I was wondering if the bottom needed extra strength to keep it from spreading or even colapsing inward during high speed turning. I really like this build. Makes me wish I still lived out west. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

06-14-2009, 12:34 AM	#185
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build I thought about the higher center of gravity, but I dont think this small amount will be notice much. I also have all the weight of the interior cage that does not help with the weight up high. One thing to consider is the ride height will be quite lower then most trucks with 35" tires. Only a couple of inches higher then stock. The cross member will be stengthened quite a bit. I was going to make my own cross member, but I thought since I have this one, I will try it. If I dont like the finished part, I will build my own, but I am confident this will be plenty strong by the time I am done. __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

06-14-2009, 05:40 PM	#186
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build So whats the deal with the glass? fenders and bedsides? rig looks great __________________ If I dont do it....somebody else will.

06-14-2009, 05:59 PM	#187
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Untill I can find some decent ones, I am going to modify these to clear the tires. __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

06-14-2009, 06:30 PM	#188
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build No I meant the flared bedsides and raised and flared front fenders. I found the guy on a class 3 site that has all the hickey rides. Any idea if he is selling fenders or bedsides? Did you ever think about ttb or even 2x4 and beams? I love the look of a long beam droped way down. __________________ If I dont do it....somebody else will.

06-15-2009, 08:44 PM	#189
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build I understood. I am just using the stock front and rear and modifying them to clear. Not a fan of the ttb, the in and out camber drives me nuts. For some people, they are great. To each his own I guess. __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

06-19-2009, 08:54 PM	#190
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Qeustion for you suspension experts... As you know, radius arms will bind in an articulating situation. Since I have these arms built, can I just "cut in" a small shock on the upper arm like my paint pic below? The shock could act like a sway control to some extent. Any thoughts? Attached Images __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE



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06-19-2009, 11:46 PM	#191
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Very nice build and excellent fabwork......subscribing __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

06-20-2009, 12:02 AM	#192
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build When I saw this thread pop up and looked at the first page, I couldn't figure out why you were building a 1,987 pt. roll cage. Now I know! P.S. You might want to PM me so I can give you some pointers on making better welds! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

06-21-2009, 12:38 PM	#195
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Not much since last update, but I got started on the brake line mock up. I swear, I think the big tubing is easier to work with then this litlle 3/16 stuff The brake lines will run inside the frame rails down the driver side. The fronts convert to a bulkhead 90* then to braided flex on the radius arm for the movement. The flex then goes back to hard line on the arm then back to flex to the caliper. I used banjo fitting on the caliper. Also, I never posted the pics of how I lowered my brake booster. I just simply turned the brackets over. A little cutting and welding and it was done. I also threw the fenders on to see where the tires ended up since I pushed the axle forward some. A little trimming should take care of it. Dont worry, the fenders are not in the best shape, so cutting them will only shed one tear instead of two. Attached Images __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

06-21-2009, 12:43 PM	#196
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build More......... Attached Images __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

06-21-2009, 12:46 PM	#197
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build More...... Attached Images __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

06-21-2009, 12:48 PM	#198
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Yes, I like to take pictures Attached Images __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

06-21-2009, 12:53 PM	#199
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06-21-2009, 12:57 PM	#200
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Last for now... Attached Images __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

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