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ortegamotor · 11-12-2007, 11:28 AM

i spend most of my time here in the 67-72 pickup and Blazer section. so i was snooping around in here and i got this idea. i have seen some pictures of a Suburban cut down to a Tahoe size truck in the past and i really liked how it looked . so i guess i was wondering if you guys had any pictures or ideas of your own you could pass on to me. any info would be appriciated. hey Kevin ,this sound like a job for you. when and if you schedule ever opens up. thanks for your time . Tony for Auburn Ca.
here are some pics of what i have on my plate.

hotrodhomi · 11-12-2007, 11:33 AM

Nice rides, Whats the story with the blazer?

71swb4x4 · 11-12-2007, 11:36 AM

Here's a thread all about converting a sub to a tahoe.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=239896

ortegamotor · 11-12-2007, 12:09 PM

i always wanted a 2wd blazer. but as you know they are far and few between. so i went out and looked for the cleanest 4x4 i could find and i ran across this one . it turns out the guy had a 2wd blazer as well but he was not ready to part with that so i bought the 4x4. which was restored in 1992. this truck was parked in front of the guys house since 1996 because he thought the trans was messed up. it turned out it was the rearend. so i got it home and went throught the whole truck it was completely rust free. and straight as new could be.so as of now i have it in the garage and i am working on the convertion when i get time inbetween my other projects. so hopefully in the spring i will be rolling around in my 70 2wd Blazer, with full Airride set up and 20/20 Torque thrust D,700r and no top....... every year i try to have something to take to the shows. this will be the one for 08.Tony
oh, by the way i went back to the guy i got the 4x4 from . and lets just say i was able to tow the 2wd drive home as well.

Longhorn Man · 11-12-2007, 07:33 PM

You have an outstanding fleet there!

Frizzle Fry · 11-13-2007, 02:27 PM

So when are you building a tahoe?

ortegamotor · 11-14-2007, 10:04 AM

that is a great question! when and if ,now thats the answer. i seem to remember seeing a 2 door tahoe out there that looked like a 72 ,hugger orange with white let me see if i can find a picture of that one.as for now i have my hands full with my 69 lwb parts truck i am putting together . i don't plan on spending too much time with it but you know how that go's. i have a build list that can easily get out of hand. first i will finish the 69 lwb with parts i have laying around the shop, then i will get on to the Blazer in January. and just work on that. i tell you what i have been off and on with the Blazer and as this past year has gone by my plans with it have changed based on the progress that others have made on theirs like Gringoloco.his build has deffinetly influenced my build and the direction i plan on going.Tony

ortegamotor · 11-14-2007, 10:14 AM

hey Frizzle, just one more thing , yesterday i spent the better part of the morning following you Tahoe thread , and all i can say is you got skills!!!!!!!! and i have much respect for them. And by no means do i think building a Tahoe is easy but if and when i do , i will be following in your foot steps on this one. Good Luck , Tony

olblue60@aol.com · 11-14-2007, 06:52 PM

Ortega,
I have to agree. Mike has probably the most skilled build that I have ever seen. Unbelievable talent! Great work Mike!

Frizzle Fry · 11-14-2007, 07:31 PM

Hey thanks guys

I'm just not afraid to fix my own mistakes, because I know I'll make them!

That hugger orange one is by a guy here in Oregon. He offers to do them for $10000

I'd do it for half that and you'd have a 3rd door

...if I had the room

Better yet, break out the cutting devices and go for it

Rokcrln · 11-17-2007, 09:45 PM

Heck Tony at the rate you are going I just might have my 2wd Blazer done before you and I have'nt even started it yet

Focus, focus, focus and get that sucker done! Then take me for a ride

Frizzle Fry, Love the new rims!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

ortegamotor · 11-18-2007, 11:45 AM

man i know......... it just so hard to. that' why i want Frizzle to work on the Tahoe and i will finish the Blazer. Kevyn i will tell right now my Blazer will be rolling here by the end of March.thank God the 49'ers sucking this year, now i can get things done on Sunday. Alex Smith ,you rock man!!!!!!!!!!!!

anyway this weekend is all about the $300.00 lwb i picked up on CL.i have the motor in and i am ready to wire it up. you know kevyn i can thank you for the motivation on the low buck build.i am puting this truck together with all leftover parts i collected off Cl. i have to go and focus now so guys take it easy .i will posting a full update this Monday of the Low Buck build .one more thing here are some possible ideas for my next project let me know what you think. Tony. LOL

mike409 · 11-18-2007, 09:28 PM

some thing smells a little fishy

earl87gta · 11-18-2007, 11:55 PM

That there is a lot of plastic fish and markers.

Bishops Trucks · 11-19-2007, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

You have an outstanding fleet there!

Thats an understatement! I would love to have anyone of them in my corral.

mike409 · 11-19-2007, 08:18 PM

i will take them all but the fish car you can always use a marker?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-24-2007, 02:50 PM

Nice fleet of rides you have..

11-12-2007, 11:28 AM	#1
ortegamotor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: auburn california Posts: 1,147	turn a Sub into a Tahoe i spend most of my time here in the 67-72 pickup and Blazer section. so i was snooping around in here and i got this idea. i have seen some pictures of a Suburban cut down to a Tahoe size truck in the past and i really liked how it looked . so i guess i was wondering if you guys had any pictures or ideas of your own you could pass on to me. any info would be appriciated. hey Kevin ,this sound like a job for you. when and if you schedule ever opens up. thanks for your time . Tony for Auburn Ca. here are some pics of what i have on my plate. Attached Images

11-12-2007, 11:33 AM	#2
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: turn a Sub into a Tahoe Nice rides, Whats the story with the blazer? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

11-12-2007, 11:36 AM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: turn a Sub into a Tahoe Here's a thread all about converting a sub to a tahoe. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=239896 __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

11-12-2007, 12:09 PM	#4
ortegamotor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: auburn california Posts: 1,147	Re: turn a Sub into a Tahoe i always wanted a 2wd blazer. but as you know they are far and few between. so i went out and looked for the cleanest 4x4 i could find and i ran across this one . it turns out the guy had a 2wd blazer as well but he was not ready to part with that so i bought the 4x4. which was restored in 1992. this truck was parked in front of the guys house since 1996 because he thought the trans was messed up. it turned out it was the rearend. so i got it home and went throught the whole truck it was completely rust free. and straight as new could be.so as of now i have it in the garage and i am working on the convertion when i get time inbetween my other projects. so hopefully in the spring i will be rolling around in my 70 2wd Blazer, with full Airride set up and 20/20 Torque thrust D,700r and no top....... every year i try to have something to take to the shows. this will be the one for 08.Tony oh, by the way i went back to the guy i got the 4x4 from . and lets just say i was able to tow the 2wd drive home as well. Attached Images

11-12-2007, 07:33 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: turn a Sub into a Tahoe You have an outstanding fleet there!

11-13-2007, 02:27 PM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: turn a Sub into a Tahoe So when are you building a tahoe?

11-14-2007, 10:04 AM	#7
ortegamotor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: auburn california Posts: 1,147	Re: turn a Sub into a Tahoe that is a great question! when and if ,now thats the answer. i seem to remember seeing a 2 door tahoe out there that looked like a 72 ,hugger orange with white let me see if i can find a picture of that one.as for now i have my hands full with my 69 lwb parts truck i am putting together . i don't plan on spending too much time with it but you know how that go's. i have a build list that can easily get out of hand. first i will finish the 69 lwb with parts i have laying around the shop, then i will get on to the Blazer in January. and just work on that. i tell you what i have been off and on with the Blazer and as this past year has gone by my plans with it have changed based on the progress that others have made on theirs like Gringoloco.his build has deffinetly influenced my build and the direction i plan on going.Tony Attached Images

11-14-2007, 10:14 AM	#8
ortegamotor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: auburn california Posts: 1,147	Re: turn a Sub into a Tahoe hey Frizzle, just one more thing , yesterday i spent the better part of the morning following you Tahoe thread , and all i can say is you got skills!!!!!!!! and i have much respect for them. And by no means do i think building a Tahoe is easy but if and when i do , i will be following in your foot steps on this one. Good Luck , Tony

11-14-2007, 06:52 PM	#9
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	Re: turn a Sub into a Tahoe Ortega, I have to agree. Mike has probably the most skilled build that I have ever seen. Unbelievable talent! Great work Mike! __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide

11-14-2007, 07:31 PM	#10
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: turn a Sub into a Tahoe Hey thanks guys I'm just not afraid to fix my own mistakes, because I know I'll make them! That hugger orange one is by a guy here in Oregon. He offers to do them for $10000 I'd do it for half that and you'd have a 3rd door ...if I had the room Better yet, break out the cutting devices and go for it

11-17-2007, 09:45 PM	#11
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: turn a Sub into a Tahoe Heck Tony at the rate you are going I just might have my 2wd Blazer done before you and I have'nt even started it yet Focus, focus, focus and get that sucker done! Then take me for a ride Frizzle Fry, Love the new rims! Kevin LFD Inc.

11-18-2007, 11:45 AM	#12
ortegamotor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: auburn california Posts: 1,147	Re: turn a Sub into a Tahoe man i know......... it just so hard to. that' why i want Frizzle to work on the Tahoe and i will finish the Blazer. Kevyn i will tell right now my Blazer will be rolling here by the end of March.thank God the 49'ers sucking this year, now i can get things done on Sunday. Alex Smith ,you rock man!!!!!!!!!!!! anyway this weekend is all about the $300.00 lwb i picked up on CL.i have the motor in and i am ready to wire it up. you know kevyn i can thank you for the motivation on the low buck build.i am puting this truck together with all leftover parts i collected off Cl. i have to go and focus now so guys take it easy .i will posting a full update this Monday of the Low Buck build .one more thing here are some possible ideas for my next project let me know what you think. Tony. LOL Attached Images

11-18-2007, 09:28 PM	#13
mike409 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: parkton md Posts: 256	Re: turn a Sub into a Tahoe some thing smells a little fishy __________________ 1995... 2DOOR TAHOE 1999... SUBURBAN 2 WHEEL DRIVE LOW RIDER sold!! 1999... SUBURBAN 4X4 sold!!! 1967...3/4 TON 4X4 SHORT BED 454 sold!! 1972...Cheyanne Super 454 1/2 lwb new toy!! 1972...1 TON 4X4 SUBURBAN *CHEVY "RULE" GO OLD SCHOOL!!!!!!*http://www.myspace.com/slicks72

11-18-2007, 11:55 PM	#14
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: turn a Sub into a Tahoe That there is a lot of plastic fish and markers. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

11-19-2007, 08:18 PM	#16
mike409 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: parkton md Posts: 256	Re: turn a Sub into a Tahoe i will take them all but the fish car you can always use a marker? __________________ 1995... 2DOOR TAHOE 1999... SUBURBAN 2 WHEEL DRIVE LOW RIDER sold!! 1999... SUBURBAN 4X4 sold!!! 1967...3/4 TON 4X4 SHORT BED 454 sold!! 1972...Cheyanne Super 454 1/2 lwb new toy!! 1972...1 TON 4X4 SUBURBAN *CHEVY "RULE" GO OLD SCHOOL!!!!!!*http://www.myspace.com/slicks72



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11-24-2007, 02:50 PM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,592	Re: turn a Sub into a Tahoe Nice fleet of rides you have.. __________________ 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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