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72freak · 01-01-2010, 11:07 PM

I thinking about 4" lift and some 35's...will that combo work without rubbing?

I have been told the truck is not a factory 67-72 4x4 frame but a 70's Blazer conversion.....I dont know the difference by sight. What do I look for or what can I take a picture of the figure out what I have so I can order the lift.

Any help would be appreciated.

72 CustomCamper · 01-01-2010, 11:34 PM

It has a full time 203 transfer case. If it's a blazer frame you should see a weld in the frame between the cab and rear wheels. A 69-72 blazer had a 104 inch wheelbase. A 73-91 blazer had a 106.5 inch wheelbase. They could of used blazer drive train in a pickup frame...

Chuck

b454rat · 01-01-2010, 11:38 PM

That shock mount is no way from a 73-87 truck, never seen one like that.

**special-K** · 01-02-2010, 07:30 AM

If it`s a`73-up the core support mounts will either be moved back or it`ll be mounted through the frame...improvised.The front frame horn ends are different.You know what the 67/72s look like.Check how the bumper and core support are mounted.I believe the tips of the frame would need cut off to keep the bumper back where it belongs.The`73-ups are longer in the front.Also look or moved or unused body mounts on the frame.The truck has the rear cab and front bed mounts close and the Blazer only has a single pair.

72freak · 01-02-2010, 05:55 PM

a few pictures of the frame, front end and spring hangars......

What do you all think?

**special-K** · 01-02-2010, 09:37 PM

I think it`s a post-72.1)Are the frame ends modified up front? 2)Are those bolt in the front spring hangers? 3)the crossmember for the ront sway bar,is that original looking?67-72s didn`t have one there.I have a sway bar on my`72 and a c-channel is bolted in to accept the center mounts.

msgross · 01-02-2010, 09:54 PM

those front springs mounts are SCARY looking... check out diy4x for some new ones... also missing a bolt in the rear spring hanger...

newer than 72 like special-K said..

mcbassin · 01-02-2010, 10:22 PM

Not sure what frame you have for sure maybe 73-80? I'm pretty sure that none of the spring mounts were bolted on like yours. Good Luck!

ps, what's up with Barrett Jackson? on your sig?

72 CustomCamper · 01-02-2010, 11:41 PM

Looks to me like somebody took a 67-72 c10 frame, used 73-79 4x4 parts and made a 67-72 k10...

Chuck

72freak · 01-03-2010, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

ps, what's up with Barrett Jackson? on your sig?

I dont want this to turn into a Barrett jackson thread so PM has been sent.

72freak · 01-03-2010, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 CustomCamper

Looks to me like somebody took a 67-72 c10 frame, used 73-79 4x4 parts and made a 67-72 k10...

Chuck

This was my thought......the VIN on the cab is a 2 wheel drive. The frame has not been cut and it looks like a 67-72 frame, especially up front. I think they added later suspension, cross member, sway bar and running gear to a C-10 frame. All the components are bolted in. i will look at the cross member later today to see whats up with it.

What years do he spring hangars look like?

**special-K** · 01-03-2010, 09:53 AM

I`m going with 67/72 2wd with later 4wd fitted,more that I look.It`s not a K/5 frame,the frame horns look right, and why would the stuff be bolted if it was already a 4wd frame?

So,what lift kit?The thing to do is measure springs eye to eye.I`ll guess you need a`73-up kit.The post-72 front springs are shorter and the rear don`t matter.There were two possibilities and they always want to know which anyway.I forget the difference in lengths.You get yours and we`ll see what a`72 is.It`s about 2 1/2-3",I believe.

msgross · 01-03-2010, 09:57 AM

it looks good on the outside!

72freak · 01-03-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

it looks good on the outside!

THANKS....Ive had it for over 10 years....its tight, runs and drives great, draws a lot of attention and seems to have been a pretty nice build. Tilt, tach, AC. Its for sale also!

01-01-2010, 11:07 PM	#1
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Need help....what frame am I sitting on? I thinking about 4" lift and some 35's...will that combo work without rubbing? I have been told the truck is not a factory 67-72 4x4 frame but a 70's Blazer conversion.....I dont know the difference by sight. What do I look for or what can I take a picture of the figure out what I have so I can order the lift. Any help would be appreciated. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

01-01-2010, 11:34 PM	#2
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: Need help....what frame am I sitting on? It has a full time 203 transfer case. If it's a blazer frame you should see a weld in the frame between the cab and rear wheels. A 69-72 blazer had a 104 inch wheelbase. A 73-91 blazer had a 106.5 inch wheelbase. They could of used blazer drive train in a pickup frame... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-01-2010, 11:38 PM	#3
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Need help....what frame am I sitting on? That shock mount is no way from a 73-87 truck, never seen one like that. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

01-02-2010, 07:30 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Need help....what frame am I sitting on? If it`s a`73-up the core support mounts will either be moved back or it`ll be mounted through the frame...improvised.The front frame horn ends are different.You know what the 67/72s look like.Check how the bumper and core support are mounted.I believe the tips of the frame would need cut off to keep the bumper back where it belongs.The`73-ups are longer in the front.Also look or moved or unused body mounts on the frame.The truck has the rear cab and front bed mounts close and the Blazer only has a single pair. __________________ "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 ~

01-02-2010, 05:55 PM	#5
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Need help....what frame am I sitting on? a few pictures of the frame, front end and spring hangars...... What do you all think? Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

01-02-2010, 09:37 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Need help....what frame am I sitting on? I think it`s a post-72.1)Are the frame ends modified up front? 2)Are those bolt in the front spring hangers? 3)the crossmember for the ront sway bar,is that original looking?67-72s didn`t have one there.I have a sway bar on my`72 and a c-channel is bolted in to accept the center mounts. __________________ "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 ~

01-02-2010, 09:54 PM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Need help....what frame am I sitting on? those front springs mounts are SCARY looking... check out diy4x for some new ones... also missing a bolt in the rear spring hanger... newer than 72 like special-K said.. __________________ 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"

01-02-2010, 10:22 PM	#8
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Need help....what frame am I sitting on? Not sure what frame you have for sure maybe 73-80? I'm pretty sure that none of the spring mounts were bolted on like yours. Good Luck! ps, what's up with Barrett Jackson? on your sig? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-02-2010, 11:41 PM	#9
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: Need help....what frame am I sitting on? Looks to me like somebody took a 67-72 c10 frame, used 73-79 4x4 parts and made a 67-72 k10... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-03-2010, 09:53 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Need help....what frame am I sitting on? I`m going with 67/72 2wd with later 4wd fitted,more that I look.It`s not a K/5 frame,the frame horns look right, and why would the stuff be bolted if it was already a 4wd frame? So,what lift kit?The thing to do is measure springs eye to eye.I`ll guess you need a`73-up kit.The post-72 front springs are shorter and the rear don`t matter.There were two possibilities and they always want to know which anyway.I forget the difference in lengths.You get yours and we`ll see what a`72 is.It`s about 2 1/2-3",I believe. __________________ "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 ~

01-03-2010, 09:57 AM	#13
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Need help....what frame am I sitting on? it looks good on the outside! __________________ 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"



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