How hard would it be to switch a 71 body to a newer frame and motor?

[superflydude]

Originally Posted by vtblazer

This might help you some:
http://www.race-track.com/news.asp?TOPIC_ID=532

Swapping in the diesel by itself will be tons easier.
You should consider doing a 12 volt conversion too IMO.

What gears are do you currently have in the blazer? Tires size?
Both will determine engine RPM on the highway and a diesel doesn't tach out as happily as a gasser motor.

If I were you, I'd find an online gear chart, determine the 6.2 diesel's operating range and do the math before going any further.

well right now I have a 1972 CST, I didn't really want to rip out the 350 because it is a nice truck and all # matching, so i was looking at a 1971 for sale locally. I'm trying to do the math before i buy anything more. The 1984 blazer is a 5,000$ w/ 58,000 miles and is a great motor. But for that price I my be able to buy a crate motor for cheaper. I'm starting to think there is more to the swap then i seem to know. The end goal is making the diesel run on veggie oil or bio diesel so its cheap and has the supreme style of an old school blazer. Any ideals?

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by superflydude

well right now I have a 1972 CST, I didn't really want to rip out the 350 because it is a nice truck and all # matching, so i was looking at a 1971 for sale locally. I'm trying to do the math before i buy anything more. The 1984 blazer is a 5,000$ w/ 58,000 miles and is a great motor. But for that price I my be able to buy a crate motor for cheaper. I'm starting to think there is more to the swap then i seem to know. The end goal is making the diesel run on veggie oil or bio diesel so its cheap and has the supreme style of an old school blazer. Any ideals?

Nice goal for sure.

If your currently running 3.08's, you'd be all set.
(and not towing)