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vtblazer · 07-30-2008, 07:32 AM

Finally time to consolidate some ongoing threads used to reach this build.

Here's the grand list:

'69 all original Cali tub

Original sheet metal 'cept for the cowl induction hood I'm going to order from Tri-Pro

One ton axles w/4:56 gears and a locker

Worked 700r and a 241 T-case

Alcan springs

37" MTR's

H2 wheels

PRP seats

Full cage

Single walled top

Fuel injected with over drive

Chevyman63 · 07-30-2008, 07:38 AM

As I said somewhere else...sounds perfect!

msgross · 07-30-2008, 07:39 AM

sweet...can't wait to see it

vtblazer · 07-30-2008, 09:06 AM

Teaser pics...

Chevyman63 · 07-30-2008, 09:13 AM

Wow! Nice tub! Where did that one come from?

1972CST · 07-30-2008, 09:22 AM

How does everyone come across these clean rust free tubs? Cant wait to see more!!!!

vtblazer · 07-30-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972CST

How does everyone come across these clean rust free tubs? Cant wait to see more!!!!

Heh heh, this one came to me...

I got a rep, didn't ya know.

Chevyman63 · 07-30-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Heh heh, this one came to me...

I got a rep, didn't ya know.

Boy, some guys have all the luck.

I wish one that nice would show up on my door step.

vtblazer · 07-30-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Boy, some guys have all the luck.

I wish one that nice would show up on my door step.

You know it could...

Burt4x4 · 07-30-2008, 09:55 AM

I'm thinking he stole it from Greg

There is only one guy on the east coast that would have a 69 Cali tub

**Yukon Jack** · 07-30-2008, 12:51 PM

Dang, that is a clean tub! Can't beat that!

vtblazer · 07-30-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Burt4x4

I'm thinking he stole it from Greg

There is only one guy on the east coast that would have a 69 Cali tub

yeah Greg...

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Dang, that is a clean tub! Can't beat that!

Thanks, I'll find out what it looks like in person this weekend.

Feel fairly confident with the source.

Jtrux · 07-30-2008, 05:35 PM

You've got a lot of build ups going on. Must be nice.

vtblazer · 07-30-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

You've got a lot of build ups going on. Must be nice.

Only this build, all the other threads where research.

**jaros44sr** · 07-30-2008, 06:20 PM

Nice place to start, looks solid...I'm subscribed

vtblazer · 07-30-2008, 08:43 PM

Heading to Greg's on Friday to get things rolling. (literally)

Currently the frame is in his basement and the tub is down at his old house on the trailer.
I'm bringing down my one ton axles with me and we're hoping to install some suspension and mount the axles, so it's at least a roller.

No doors, no tail gate and no drive train but it's all good, I have the rest.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-30-2008, 08:52 PM

This is gonna be a killer build.......

Jtrux · 07-30-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Heading to Greg's on Friday to get things rolling. (literally)

Currently the frame is in his basement and the tub is down at his old house on the trailer.
I'm bringing down my one ton axles with me and were hoping to install some suspension and mount the axles, so it's at least a roller.

No doors, no tail gate and no drive train but it's all good, I have the rest.

I think i've asked before but where did you get your one ton's from and how much if you don't mind me asking. Oh and is this truck intended for a rock crawler, I thought you already had one of those.

vtblazer · 07-30-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

This is gonna be a killer build.......

I'll do my best.

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

I think i've asked before but where did you get your one ton's from and how much if you don't mind me asking. Oh and is this truck intended for a rock crawler, I thought you already had one of those.

My one ton's are from an 86 CUCV truck, I paid $1100.00 for the set.

The focus for this build is to make a driver, meaning a blazer I can drive with comfort and have excellent reliability.
Fun comes into it too with those 4:56 gears, it should accelerate damn good.

It will also have a good cruise RPM's @ 65mph and comfy seats for those road trips and a low/low that comes close to rivalling a doubler set-up with a ratio of 79:1, for the days I choose to do a little wondering in the hills.

Jtrux · 07-30-2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

I'll do my best.

My one ton's are from an 86 CUCV truck, I paid $1100.00 for the set.

The focus for this build is to make a driver, meaning a blazer I can drive with comfort and have excellent reliability.
Fun comes into it too with those 4:56 gears, it should accelerate damn good.

It will also have a good cruise RPM's @ 65mph and comfy seats for those road trips and a low/low that comes close to rivalling a double set up with a ratio of 79:1, for the days I choose to do a little wondering in the hills.

Gotcha! What year is this thing going to really be, a 69 tub but what front end and chassis??

Chevyman63 · 07-30-2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

I'll do my best.

It will also have a good cruise RPM's @ 65mph and comfy seats for those road trips and a low/low that comes close to rivalling a double set up with a ratio of 79:1, for the days I choose to do a little wondering in the hills.

Sounds perfect for a road trip to... say Michigan?

hgs_notes · 07-30-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

The focus for this build is to make a driver, meaning a blazer I can drive with comfort and have excellent reliability.
Fun comes into it too with those 4:56 gears, it should accelerate damn good.

It will also have a good cruise RPM's @ 65mph and comfy seats for those road trips and a low/low that comes close to rivalling a double set up with a ratio of 79:1, for the days I choose to do a little wondering in the hills.

Didn't you recently have a very nice green blazer that you could have pretty much done the same thing too? Or do you still have that and want to keep it as a stocker? This will be one heck of a blazer though with those plans.

AJs72K5 · 07-30-2008, 11:27 PM

The green one sold last year. He's building this one as more of a resto-rod.

71RestoRod · 07-31-2008, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

The green one sold last year. He's building this one as more of a resto-rod.

Mmmmm.... Resto-rod.... Nice....

**jaros44sr** · 08-01-2008, 06:27 AM

It's Fri., good luck and take your camera, so we all can see

07-30-2008, 07:32 AM	#1
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Finally time to consolidate some ongoing threads used to reach this build. Here's the grand list: '69 all original Cali tub Original sheet metal 'cept for the cowl induction hood I'm going to order from Tri-Pro One ton axles w/4:56 gears and a locker Worked 700r and a 241 T-case Alcan springs 37" MTR's H2 wheels PRP seats Full cage Single walled top Fuel injected with over drive Last edited by vtblazer; 08-04-2008 at 07:32 AM.

07-30-2008, 07:38 AM	#2
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way As I said somewhere else...sounds perfect! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

07-30-2008, 07:39 AM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way sweet...can't wait to see it __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-30-2008, 09:06 AM	#4
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Teaser pics... Attached Images

07-30-2008, 09:13 AM	#5
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Wow! Nice tub! Where did that one come from? __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

07-30-2008, 09:22 AM	#6
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way How does everyone come across these clean rust free tubs? Cant wait to see more!!!! Last edited by 1972CST; 07-30-2008 at 09:22 AM.

07-30-2008, 09:55 AM	#10
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way I'm thinking he stole it from Greg There is only one guy on the east coast that would have a 69 Cali tub __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

07-30-2008, 12:51 PM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Dang, that is a clean tub! Can't beat that! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-30-2008, 05:35 PM	#13
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way You've got a lot of build ups going on. Must be nice. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

07-30-2008, 06:20 PM	#15
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,692	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Nice place to start, looks solid...I'm subscribed __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

07-30-2008, 08:43 PM	#16
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Heading to Greg's on Friday to get things rolling. (literally) Currently the frame is in his basement and the tub is down at his old house on the trailer. I'm bringing down my one ton axles with me and we're hoping to install some suspension and mount the axles, so it's at least a roller. No doors, no tail gate and no drive train but it's all good, I have the rest. Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 10-17-2008 at 10:34 AM.

07-30-2008, 08:52 PM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way This is gonna be a killer build....... __________________ 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..

07-30-2008, 11:27 PM	#23
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way The green one sold last year. He's building this one as more of a resto-rod. __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

08-01-2008, 06:27 AM	#25
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,692	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way It's Fri., good luck and take your camera, so we all can see __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 08-01-2008 at 06:31 AM.



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