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scoyote · 01-20-2010, 12:46 AM

I think I saw a thread on this but can't find it using the search.

I'm looking for photos of winches hidden behind the factory bumper on '72 Blazer.

I picked up a paintable bumper and it sure looks like there is room for a winch behind it and a fold down front license plate to hide it.

Anyone done that?

BobbyK · 01-20-2010, 01:20 AM

Mine on my 71 but it's the same bumper on a 72.

2 "L" brackets on the frame

And the winch mounted to a "C" channel, which mounts to the "L" brackets.

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vtblazer · 01-20-2010, 07:12 AM

Different mounting set up than BobbyK's but I've done it too.

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/u...8winchmove.jpg

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/u...7winchmove.jpg

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/u...7winchmove.jpg

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/u...verypoints.jpg

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/u...verypoints.jpg

Sorry for the links, it's not letting me post pics.

scoyote · 01-20-2010, 10:54 AM

Sweet, I thought I saw photos of that before.
Thanks guys....now that I know it can be done....that is my new plan.
Factory painted bumper, winch behind it with a fold down license plate.

ryanbenn1207 · 01-20-2010, 01:14 PM

oh nice i love those pics i got another idea of what i want on my 69' blazer lol now to find the money and time lol

badpeanut · 01-20-2010, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobbyK

[highjack on]Are those foglights in your '71-'72 bumper? They look nice! Where can I buy a similar fitting set?[/highjack off]

BobbyK · 01-20-2010, 10:53 PM

55watt "driving " lights.
Hella is the brand.
Got them at a local truck accessories store.
Prob. easy to find on E-Bay.

I had to fab up some mounting brackets but that was super simple.

BobbyK · 01-20-2010, 10:59 PM

Here's a set
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hella...Q5fAccessories

01-20-2010, 12:46 AM	#1
scoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the shores of Bull Shoals, AR Posts: 509	Hidden winches I think I saw a thread on this but can't find it using the search. I'm looking for photos of winches hidden behind the factory bumper on '72 Blazer. I picked up a paintable bumper and it sure looks like there is room for a winch behind it and a fold down front license plate to hide it. Anyone done that? __________________ 1972 Blazer - Bronco Orange - In the werks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323444 1991 F250 - Hunting truck w/ Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front and rear winches .... and more.... 1997 Grand Cherokee - fun jeep - Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front winch, 411 gears, lots of lights ;-) 2004 Hot Rod DuraMax - Dnyo'd at the wheels with 525 HP and 1100 lbs torque.....mustang killer.

01-20-2010, 01:20 AM	#2
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Re: Hidden winches Mine on my 71 but it's the same bumper on a 72. 2 "L" brackets on the frame And the winch mounted to a "C" channel, which mounts to the "L" brackets. . __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

01-20-2010, 07:12 AM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Hidden winches Different mounting set up than BobbyK's but I've done it too. http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/u...8winchmove.jpg http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/u...7winchmove.jpg http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/u...7winchmove.jpg http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/u...verypoints.jpg http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/u...verypoints.jpg Sorry for the links, it's not letting me post pics. Last edited by vtblazer; 01-20-2010 at 07:43 AM.

01-20-2010, 10:54 AM	#4
scoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the shores of Bull Shoals, AR Posts: 509	Re: Hidden winches Sweet, I thought I saw photos of that before. Thanks guys....now that I know it can be done....that is my new plan. Factory painted bumper, winch behind it with a fold down license plate. __________________ 1972 Blazer - Bronco Orange - In the werks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323444 1991 F250 - Hunting truck w/ Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front and rear winches .... and more.... 1997 Grand Cherokee - fun jeep - Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front winch, 411 gears, lots of lights ;-) 2004 Hot Rod DuraMax - Dnyo'd at the wheels with 525 HP and 1100 lbs torque.....mustang killer.

01-20-2010, 01:14 PM	#5
ryanbenn1207 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: westcliffe colorado Posts: 65	Re: Hidden winches oh nice i love those pics i got another idea of what i want on my 69' blazer lol now to find the money and time lol

01-20-2010, 10:53 PM	#7
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Re: Hidden winches 55watt "driving " lights. Hella is the brand. Got them at a local truck accessories store. Prob. easy to find on E-Bay. I had to fab up some mounting brackets but that was super simple. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

01-20-2010, 10:59 PM	#8
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Re: Hidden winches Here's a set http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hella...Q5fAccessories __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 01-20-2010 at 11:01 PM.



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