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gcwhite · 02-24-2010, 11:18 PM

Just picked up a 82 2wd. Thank for all the info on this site. My first question is can i do a flip kit in the rear without a cnotch? Here is a picture of my 2wd a past 4wd(the 78), and my current 4wd(the 87).

cochino12 · 02-25-2010, 12:59 AM

Welcome to the board. Thats a good looking blazer!! I really like the '78 you had too

If you had a truck I would say not problem doing a flip with no notch but blazer's seem to go a lot lower when flipped. How low do you want to go? If I could do mine over I would go 4" (shackle/hanger), right now I'm around 7" drop in the rear and its causing me problems with what to do with the front.

gcwhite · 02-25-2010, 09:19 AM

Thank you. That 78 was one of my favorite rigs, thats why i had to upload that picture too. The 81(sorry i know i said it was a 82) when i got it they had heated the front springs and took all the leafs out of the back. This picture i have already installed custom built lower control arms and lowered springs inthe front that i have been saving off a short wide. I like the stance it has now but really don't like the idea of no leafs left. I also have some 15x8 ralleys and 255-60-15 bfg to install this weekend.

Muleman100 · 02-25-2010, 10:40 AM

Welcome from South texas. I am finishing a 77 Blazer, good luck.

blazer2007 · 02-25-2010, 11:39 AM

I have a 78 and had to notch frame and a crossmember up fr alittle

menace121978 · 02-25-2010, 11:49 AM

nice blaze! and welcome!

Driveway Dreams · 02-25-2010, 04:35 PM

Good looking set of rigs there!

to the greatest place on earth!!!

Damien · 02-25-2010, 04:45 PM

Welcome to the site. I kinda like the wire wheels. I wouldn't mind putting a set on my Rivi. The top two trucks are nice.

gcwhite · 02-25-2010, 05:15 PM

Thanks everyone! Dont let the looks of the bottom one fool you tho. Its a fuel injected 454,tb400,dana 60,14bolt lockers,and 37inch boggers. I have built several chevy and gmc trucks and blazers but only a few 2wds. I also have a 454 tb400 to go into the 2wd blazer and plans on making it a full convertible.

tvblazer78 · 02-25-2010, 09:59 PM

Nice Blazer! And welcome to the site!

gcwhite · 02-26-2010, 01:44 AM

Well before i got to the rear leafs I made a deal with a buddy to build me a four link and bag the blazer!

Driveway Dreams · 02-26-2010, 11:28 AM

Nice deal! Get to it, we all want to see more of this thing.

justpball · 02-26-2010, 01:34 PM

nice bro!

87 dually burb · 02-26-2010, 08:28 PM

sub'd post some pick as you start building

gcwhite · 04-24-2010, 03:07 PM

Here are a few updated pictures with the bags,ralleys, and new tinted one piece quarter glasses. This thing is freakin awesome!! Well worth the wait.

CLASSIC87' · 04-26-2010, 01:15 AM

that looks sweet!!

justpball · 04-26-2010, 12:54 PM

Killer!

blu-by-u-2 · 04-26-2010, 11:27 PM

Not a religious guy but, "PRAISE THE LOWERED"

**nlped** · 04-27-2010, 10:38 AM

Looks great!

menace121978 · 04-27-2010, 11:02 AM

sweet! nice job man!

CLASSIC87' · 04-27-2010, 05:22 PM

Are you going to tint the front windows and add any molding to the lower part... I guess what I'm asking is what the future plans are! lol

gcwhite · 04-28-2010, 08:25 AM

Thanks everone! I do have a set of wheel opening moldings for it. I'm just trying to make this thing presentible for the summer berfore any major changes. As far as the windows when i do the full top conversion i plan changing to all clear glass so it can be tinted all the same. I bought a donor 74 to get all the pieces for the top but decieded it was to nice to cut up so i'm also in the process of changing everything out of my beater 87 4x4 into it.

02-24-2010, 11:18 PM	#1
gcwhite Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas,Oregon Posts: 77	Newbie here Just picked up a 82 2wd. Thank for all the info on this site. My first question is can i do a flip kit in the rear without a cnotch? Here is a picture of my 2wd a past 4wd(the 78), and my current 4wd(the 87). Attached Images

02-25-2010, 12:59 AM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Newbie here Welcome to the board. Thats a good looking blazer!! I really like the '78 you had too If you had a truck I would say not problem doing a flip with no notch but blazer's seem to go a lot lower when flipped. How low do you want to go? If I could do mine over I would go 4" (shackle/hanger), right now I'm around 7" drop in the rear and its causing me problems with what to do with the front. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually Last edited by cochino12; 02-25-2010 at 01:00 AM.

02-25-2010, 09:19 AM	#3
gcwhite Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas,Oregon Posts: 77	Re: Newbie here Thank you. That 78 was one of my favorite rigs, thats why i had to upload that picture too. The 81(sorry i know i said it was a 82) when i got it they had heated the front springs and took all the leafs out of the back. This picture i have already installed custom built lower control arms and lowered springs inthe front that i have been saving off a short wide. I like the stance it has now but really don't like the idea of no leafs left. I also have some 15x8 ralleys and 255-60-15 bfg to install this weekend. Last edited by gcwhite; 02-25-2010 at 09:20 AM.

02-25-2010, 10:40 AM	#4
Muleman100 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 377	Re: Newbie here Welcome from South texas. I am finishing a 77 Blazer, good luck. __________________ " I never think of the future. It comes soon enough " - Albert Einstein

02-25-2010, 11:39 AM	#5
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Newbie here I have a 78 and had to notch frame and a crossmember up fr alittle

02-25-2010, 11:49 AM	#6
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Newbie here nice blaze! and welcome! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

02-25-2010, 04:35 PM	#7
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Newbie here Good looking set of rigs there! to the greatest place on earth!!! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

02-25-2010, 04:45 PM	#8
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: Newbie here Welcome to the site. I kinda like the wire wheels. I wouldn't mind putting a set on my Rivi. The top two trucks are nice. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

02-25-2010, 05:15 PM	#9
gcwhite Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas,Oregon Posts: 77	Re: Newbie here Thanks everyone! Dont let the looks of the bottom one fool you tho. Its a fuel injected 454,tb400,dana 60,14bolt lockers,and 37inch boggers. I have built several chevy and gmc trucks and blazers but only a few 2wds. I also have a 454 tb400 to go into the 2wd blazer and plans on making it a full convertible.

02-25-2010, 09:59 PM	#10
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Newbie here Nice Blazer! And welcome to the site! __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

02-26-2010, 01:44 AM	#11
gcwhite Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas,Oregon Posts: 77	Re: Newbie here Well before i got to the rear leafs I made a deal with a buddy to build me a four link and bag the blazer! __________________ 1998 K3500 Crew Cab-daily driver 1987 1ton Blazer 1982 2WD Blazer 1970 C3500 dump truck There is NO replacement for displacement!!!!

02-26-2010, 11:28 AM	#12
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Newbie here Nice deal! Get to it, we all want to see more of this thing. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

02-26-2010, 01:34 PM	#13
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Newbie here nice bro! __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

02-26-2010, 08:28 PM	#14
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04-24-2010, 03:07 PM	#15
gcwhite Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas,Oregon Posts: 77	Re: Newbie here Here are a few updated pictures with the bags,ralleys, and new tinted one piece quarter glasses. This thing is freakin awesome!! Well worth the wait. Attached Images __________________ 1998 K3500 Crew Cab-daily driver 1987 1ton Blazer 1982 2WD Blazer 1970 C3500 dump truck There is NO replacement for displacement!!!!



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04-26-2010, 01:15 AM	#16
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Newbie here that looks sweet!! __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870

04-26-2010, 12:54 PM	#17
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Newbie here Killer! __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

04-26-2010, 11:27 PM	#18
blu-by-u-2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: los banos cal Posts: 130	Re: Newbie here Not a religious guy but, "PRAISE THE LOWERED" __________________ 77 k5 2wd 76 k5 jimmy 4x4 97 c1500 2wd 06 chrysler 300 on 22"s

04-27-2010, 10:38 AM	#19
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04-27-2010, 11:02 AM	#20
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Newbie here sweet! nice job man! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

04-27-2010, 05:22 PM	#21
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Newbie here Are you going to tint the front windows and add any molding to the lower part... I guess what I'm asking is what the future plans are! lol __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870 Last edited by CLASSIC87'; 04-27-2010 at 05:23 PM.

04-28-2010, 08:25 AM	#22
gcwhite Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas,Oregon Posts: 77	Re: Newbie here Thanks everone! I do have a set of wheel opening moldings for it. I'm just trying to make this thing presentible for the summer berfore any major changes. As far as the windows when i do the full top conversion i plan changing to all clear glass so it can be tinted all the same. I bought a donor 74 to get all the pieces for the top but decieded it was to nice to cut up so i'm also in the process of changing everything out of my beater 87 4x4 into it. __________________ 1998 K3500 Crew Cab-daily driver 1987 1ton Blazer 1982 2WD Blazer 1970 C3500 dump truck There is NO replacement for displacement!!!!

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