Project Black Hole For Money

[kev2809]

so whats your plans for the truck for suspension? you keeping it long bed?

[Prathbun]

Originally Posted by kev2809

so whats your plans for the truck for suspension? you keeping it long bed?

I would like to keep the truck somewhat stock except for the motor and trans. Definitely keeping it a long bed. I might entertain a 2" front drop and add front disc brakes. I haven't decided about rear disc brakes yet. For the interior, some funky buckets (old thunderbird or Toyota Avalon wo the rests??) with a console and some type of aftermarket AC. Nothing fancy for the stereo but plenty of dynamat for sound control. I really like the paint scheme of the attached Blazer.

Anybody know this truck or the exact color??

What would the dash color be?? Same teal/blue color?? How about the color of the seats and carpet?? Any ideas??

[Prathbun]

Had a very successful week off this past week. I was able to score a complete 5 bolt front end ('72) and 5 bolt differential which included 4 ralley wheels & centers (3 holding air) for $130 at my local scrap yard.

I have been able to completely install the rear end (with new U-bolts) and complete my transmission mock up phase. I was also able to install my custom cut drive shaft (with new u-joints and carrier bearing installed).

Sanford and Son's have nothing on my operation!!!!

[Prathbun]

Drive shaft pics. Front drive shaft is 30 3/4" long measuring from the center of the carrier bearing to the center of the U-joint bearing cap.

[Prathbun]

Today I worked on the rear end. I removed both axles, and the brake backing plates then reinstalled the axles. Next I buttoned up the spider gears, C-clips and the rear cover all while showing my son how everything worked. Once that was finished, I mocked up Glock's rear disc brake brackets as you can see in the pictures. Finally, I topped the afternoon off with new upper and lower coil spring cups for each side. Doesn't seem like much but the rear end is coming together nicely.

I have some concerns with the support pieces within the frame just over the upper shock mounts. These look somewhat rusty and I think I should pop the rivets and investigate. I will also need to change out the upper mount for the differential cross bar (panard..sp??).