WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71jimmy · 09-03-2009, 03:21 PM

Check this out! Not mine, just wanted to share with you. Bada$$ but not necessarily what I would do with a 2wd.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=816858

bmfpeterson · 09-03-2009, 03:26 PM

wow $8,000 for 17-19 inch of travel.... that is a smoken deal for someone with the cash......

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-03-2009, 06:18 PM

prostreetC-10 · 09-03-2009, 06:50 PM

Reminds me of the guys that take a 67-69 Camaro and use them for dirt track racing.

**Stocker** · 09-03-2009, 06:58 PM

Looks very nicely done, for what it is! I need a truck like that, like I need another hole in my head.

bouncytruck · 09-03-2009, 08:52 PM

Very nicely done. I believe that Vic Hickey built several 2wd Prerunners back in the day too. He also built the oldsmobiles for James Garner (which remind me of the comment about the Camaros)

Otsa580 · 09-03-2009, 09:53 PM

I'd drive it. Pretty sweet.

vtblazer · 09-04-2009, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71jimmy

but not necessarily what I would do with a 2wd.

I would...in a freakin' heartbeat!

I'd buy it, wish I wasn't already sitting on two project blazers.

**Tom Vogel** · 09-04-2009, 09:15 AM

Now THAT is a SMOKin deal. You couldnt build that for four times the cost.

airsierra · 09-27-2009, 11:30 PM

Well Hello...

And yes that's my Blazer. It was built in the mid 80's to pre-run Baja which it Pre-ran the 1000 twice and 500 once.

I just bough it from a buddy about 4 months ago.

I decided not to sell it due to my Wife told me I better keep it..

. Plans include full Fiberglass bed side's more cage work. I want it to be able to enter car shows and that night go and rail the desert sand. If I'm not on this site I will be on www.reno4x4.com I'm a mod on this local 4x4 Forum.

airsierra · 09-27-2009, 11:33 PM

72truckman · 09-27-2009, 11:50 PM

that thing is BADASS

vtblazer · 09-28-2009, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airsierra

Well Hello...

And yes that's my Blazer. It was built in the mid 80's to pre-run Baja which it Pre-ran the 1000 twice and 500 once.

I just bough it from a buddy about 4 months ago.

I decided not to sell it due to my Wife told me I better keep it..

. Plans include full Fiberglass bed side's more cage work. I want it to be able to enter car shows and that night go and rail the desert sand. If I'm not on this site I will be on www.reno4x4.com I'm a mod on this local 4x4 Forum.

Welcome to the board, sweet ride.

**special-K** · 09-28-2009, 07:06 AM

Well HELLYA!!! Welcome to the site and thanks for a new site to check out.

I love it!! That`s got to be a blast! Build`em how you like`em and enjoy`em!...YEEHAW!!!!...(I wish I could hear it)

ABLAZN · 09-28-2009, 09:25 AM

airsierra, that is a very cool Blazer. I had considered a PreRunner at some point, but was not sure how to go about it. Your Blazer and wife both rock!!!

**Yukon Jack** · 09-28-2009, 09:34 AM

Nice one airsierra!

fun in dirt · 09-28-2009, 11:23 AM

VERY NICE! As a wife myself...you should always do as we say! LOL

airsierra · 09-28-2009, 11:25 AM

Thanks.

Its a fun rig, not all fancy inside..yet..

Couple Youtube video's, nothing crazy just cruising.

YouTube - 1970 chevy blazer prerunner

YouTube - 1970 chevy blazer prerunner

YouTube - prerunner 1970 blazer

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-28-2009, 04:58 PM

Freaking Sweet Man

Gearhead dude · 09-28-2009, 07:18 PM

Very nice!

Arizonak5 · 09-29-2009, 12:09 PM

Awesome work but in my eyes the blazer has been destroyed! I'm a purist i rather see them put backtogether, not torn apart, but again the level of craftsmanship in the blazer looks top notch just wish they didN'T pick a 69-72 to do it to!

airsierra · 09-29-2009, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arizonak5

Awesome work but in my eyes the blazer has been destroyed! I'm a purist i rather see them put backtogether, not torn apart, but again the level of craftsmanship in the blazer looks top notch just wish they didN'T pick a 69-72 to do it to!

I agree..but I did not do the work it was built back in the late 1980's early 90's so its to late now.

Arizonak5 · 09-29-2009, 12:41 PM

yeah i hear ya and in the 80's these truck were not nearly as desired so i can see their train of thought, Pretty fun in the desert im sure!!

**truckster** · 09-29-2009, 01:54 PM

Forgive my ignorance, but I'm not really familiar with desert racing. What's the advantage of a 2WD setup over 4WD for this application?

Arizonak5 · 09-29-2009, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckster

Forgive my ignorance, but I'm not really familiar with desert racing. What's the advantage of a 2WD setup over 4WD for this application?

SPEED 4x4 slows you down and limits travel up front, 4x4 is not needed on most the trails, just a good locker in the rear! keep in mind your sailing over bumps at 80-90-100 mph, a straight axle would get bent or broken in a heart beat!

09-03-2009, 03:21 PM	#1
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner? Check this out! Not mine, just wanted to share with you. Bada$$ but not necessarily what I would do with a 2wd. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=816858 __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

09-03-2009, 03:26 PM	#2
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner? wow $8,000 for 17-19 inch of travel.... that is a smoken deal for someone with the cash......

09-03-2009, 06:18 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner? __________________ 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

09-03-2009, 06:50 PM	#4
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner? Reminds me of the guys that take a 67-69 Camaro and use them for dirt track racing. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

09-03-2009, 06:58 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner? Looks very nicely done, for what it is! I need a truck like that, like I need another hole in my head. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

09-03-2009, 08:52 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner? Very nicely done. I believe that Vic Hickey built several 2wd Prerunners back in the day too. He also built the oldsmobiles for James Garner (which remind me of the comment about the Camaros) __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L Last edited by bouncytruck; 09-03-2009 at 08:58 PM.

09-03-2009, 09:53 PM	#7
Otsa580 I Love Rusty Chevys Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 617	Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner? I'd drive it. Pretty sweet. __________________ 1969 K5 Blazer 1997 1500 Silverado Ext Cab Z71 2010 1500 Silverado Ext Cab Z71

09-04-2009, 09:15 AM	#9
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner? Now THAT is a SMOKin deal. You couldnt build that for four times the cost.

09-27-2009, 11:30 PM	#10
airsierra Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gardnerville, NV Posts: 11	Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner? Well Hello... And yes that's my Blazer. It was built in the mid 80's to pre-run Baja which it Pre-ran the 1000 twice and 500 once. I just bough it from a buddy about 4 months ago. I decided not to sell it due to my Wife told me I better keep it... Plans include full Fiberglass bed side's more cage work. I want it to be able to enter car shows and that night go and rail the desert sand. If I'm not on this site I will be on www.reno4x4.com I'm a mod on this local 4x4 Forum. Last edited by airsierra; 09-27-2009 at 11:35 PM.

09-27-2009, 11:33 PM	#11
airsierra Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gardnerville, NV Posts: 11	Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner?

09-27-2009, 11:50 PM	#12
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner? that thing is BADASS __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

09-28-2009, 07:06 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner? Well HELLYA!!! Welcome to the site and thanks for a new site to check out. I love it!! That`s got to be a blast! Build`em how you like`em and enjoy`em!...YEEHAW!!!!...(I wish I could hear it) __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-28-2009, 09:25 AM	#15
ABLAZN Oh..never mind.... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 588	Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner? airsierra, that is a very cool Blazer. I had considered a PreRunner at some point, but was not sure how to go about it. Your Blazer and wife both rock!!! __________________ 1972 Blazer -6 inch lift -35 inch BFG A/T's Turbo 350 NP-205 454 BB (for now) MORE TO COME !!!!!! Now going to 2WD!!!!! Sold. I got it back after 22 years and did not even know it !!! THE STORY HERE Project Low Down Dirty Rat

09-28-2009, 09:34 AM	#16
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner? Nice one airsierra! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-28-2009, 11:23 AM	#17
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,122	Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner? VERY NICE! As a wife myself...you should always do as we say! LOL __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" [B]'85 C10 [B] "Corpse" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619



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09-28-2009, 04:58 PM	#19
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner? Freaking Sweet Man __________________ 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

09-28-2009, 07:18 PM	#20
Gearhead dude Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 102	Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner? Very nice!

09-29-2009, 12:09 PM	#21
Arizonak5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Queen Tuckey! aka Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 149	Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner? Awesome work but in my eyes the blazer has been destroyed! I'm a purist i rather see them put backtogether, not torn apart, but again the level of craftsmanship in the blazer looks top notch just wish they didN'T pick a 69-72 to do it to! __________________ 1937 Pontiac 2dr 1970 K5 CST 1972 Jimmy 1973 Hickey ent. equipped Blazer 1977 Blazer Chalet #1193 Last edited by Arizonak5; 09-29-2009 at 12:09 PM.

09-29-2009, 12:41 PM	#23
Arizonak5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Queen Tuckey! aka Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 149	Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner? yeah i hear ya and in the 80's these truck were not nearly as desired so i can see their train of thought, Pretty fun in the desert im sure!! __________________ 1937 Pontiac 2dr 1970 K5 CST 1972 Jimmy 1973 Hickey ent. equipped Blazer 1977 Blazer Chalet #1193

09-29-2009, 01:54 PM	#24
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: WTF 2wd Blazer PreRunner? Forgive my ignorance, but I'm not really familiar with desert racing. What's the advantage of a 2WD setup over 4WD for this application?

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