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72gmcshorty · 09-05-2008, 07:39 PM

The PO tried to weld his own bumper brackets onto the front and rear of my 2wd 72 blazer. Unfortunately he managed to butcher and burn holes instead. I would like to know if the rear part of the frame (the part that angles down) is the same for a pick up and a blazer?

72gmcshorty · 09-05-2008, 07:42 PM

I know truck frames do not bend like this but could i use a truck frame for a donor?

72gmcshorty · 09-05-2008, 07:50 PM

just lovely, quality work

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-05-2008, 07:54 PM

Looking at your siggy, why not lop them off and run a roll pan?

**uncle** · 09-05-2008, 07:59 PM

You could use the truck ends and go with the truck bumper brackets.

**jaros44sr** · 09-05-2008, 10:22 PM

Frame horns are out there, I found a set for the front. Rears should be available as well...Check out the classified and run a WTB, guys on here part out all the time

Gotta love them PO's

72 CustomCamper · 09-05-2008, 11:38 PM

Why not just lob them off and run 71 rear brackets?

Chuck

pumpkin · 09-06-2008, 12:31 AM

I have some frame ends, and I'm close

72gmcshorty · 09-06-2008, 02:09 PM

I am undecided about a roll pan because I also like the sport bumper. Can someone explain the difference between the bumper brackets? Pumpkin, sending you a pm.

DANTES JIMMY · 09-09-2008, 05:41 PM

Wow that really is some top notch work there
lol

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-09-2008, 05:43 PM

Now that I look at it again, I think your rear horns are fine,
just grind of those welds, and adjust the end tabs, whalaa

72gmcshorty · 09-09-2008, 07:12 PM

The fellow who did the "welding" ended up melting through the vertical sides of the horns. You can kind of see it next to that bolt on the left horn

ilovetara · 09-12-2008, 09:42 AM

i have a clean frame in my garage. I am in Abbotsford if interested.

72gmcshorty · 10-06-2008, 07:17 PM

Could someone post a picture of the 2wd 71 style frame ends? If I end up cutting off the end I need some kind of reference where to cut. Could a pair of front horns work in the back as well?

09-05-2008, 07:39 PM	#1
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Need frame help... The PO tried to weld his own bumper brackets onto the front and rear of my 2wd 72 blazer. Unfortunately he managed to butcher and burn holes instead. I would like to know if the rear part of the frame (the part that angles down) is the same for a pick up and a blazer? __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

09-05-2008, 07:42 PM	#2
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: Need frame help... I know truck frames do not bend like this but could i use a truck frame for a donor? Attached Images __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd Last edited by 72gmcshorty; 09-05-2008 at 07:44 PM.

09-05-2008, 07:50 PM	#3
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: Need frame help... just lovely, quality work Attached Images __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

09-05-2008, 07:54 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Need frame help... Looking at your siggy, why not lop them off and run a roll pan? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-05-2008, 07:59 PM	#5
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Need frame help... You could use the truck ends and go with the truck bumper brackets.

09-05-2008, 10:22 PM	#6
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Need frame help... Frame horns are out there, I found a set for the front. Rears should be available as well...Check out the classified and run a WTB, guys on here part out all the time Gotta love them PO's __________________ 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; 09-05-2008 at 10:23 PM.

09-05-2008, 11:38 PM	#7
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: Need frame help... Why not just lob them off and run 71 rear brackets? Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

09-06-2008, 12:31 AM	#8
pumpkin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Sooke B.C. Canada Posts: 543	Re: Need frame help... I have some frame ends, and I'm close

09-06-2008, 02:09 PM	#9
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: Need frame help... I am undecided about a roll pan because I also like the sport bumper. Can someone explain the difference between the bumper brackets? Pumpkin, sending you a pm. __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

09-09-2008, 05:41 PM	#10
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: Need frame help... Wow that really is some top notch work there lol

09-09-2008, 05:43 PM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Need frame help... Now that I look at it again, I think your rear horns are fine, just grind of those welds, and adjust the end tabs, whalaa __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-09-2008, 07:12 PM	#12
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: Need frame help... The fellow who did the "welding" ended up melting through the vertical sides of the horns. You can kind of see it next to that bolt on the left horn __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd Last edited by 72gmcshorty; 09-09-2008 at 07:13 PM.

09-12-2008, 09:42 AM	#13
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: Need frame help... i have a clean frame in my garage. I am in Abbotsford if interested. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

10-06-2008, 07:17 PM	#14
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: Need frame help... Could someone post a picture of the 2wd 71 style frame ends? If I end up cutting off the end I need some kind of reference where to cut. Could a pair of front horns work in the back as well? __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd Last edited by 72gmcshorty; 10-06-2008 at 07:17 PM.



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