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ItsNotABlazer · 06-26-2003, 01:59 AM

I recently acquired a 74 Blazer 4wd for $300. It has a 350 TH400 with 205 and a 4" lift with blocks front and rear.

. I do not know for sure how long this truck has been sitting but the last time it was registered appears to be 1983. The engine had some mods to it externally but I do not know about internal. Anyway thats not a big deal I was thinking of going crate engine and the email I got from Scoggin Dickey seems to have just what I need. 330hp, 400+ ft lbs or torque for $2100 or so.

The main question I have is since this truck has obviously sat for along time what do I need to do as far as the running gear? I was going to redo all the suspension basically and upgrade possibly to 3/4 ton running gear and maybe a 4" lift...possibly 6". Do you guys think I could get by with just changing fluid in the transfer case and possibly even the trans? This will not be a daily driver or anything like that.

Thanks
Brad

1969 GMC · 06-26-2003, 03:12 AM

maybe you should open up the tranny, transfer, and diffs, and take a look at the internals to make sure no water got inside. definitely change the fluids. probably be a good idea to change the seals on everything too. there's probably more, someone else will fill in the blanks.

1969 GMC · 06-26-2003, 03:15 AM

oh yeah, ditch the lift blocks...at least the fronts

6869704X4 · 06-26-2003, 10:34 AM

Change the fluids and go. You'll find the leaks.
If you decide you dont want it let me know.hehe

TexSparks · 06-26-2003, 10:46 PM

If the you can get the current engine running (even if it smokes and runs terribly) it will help you decide whether you will need to rebuild the rest of the drivetrain. If you wait and bolt in the new motor with existing drivetrain you may end up having to pull tranny or transfer case later. Test drive is worth a lot of time and effort no matter how crippled it may be.

ItsNotABlazer · 06-27-2003, 01:41 AM

TexSparks where in NE Texas are you? Anywhere near Paris? I know it cannot be too far from it cause NE Texas isnt that big :p

I had thought about trying to get it running but I have no idea how long its been since it ran for sure. I already ran a opossum out of it.............no telling what other critters might be calling it home

Brad

TexSparks · 06-27-2003, 06:48 AM

Should have asked the possum some questions about the condition of the drivetrain, he may have been familiar with any problems. I live in between Mt. Vernon and Talco, Paris is nice place. You've got a good project there, love those blazers with fully removable top.

70 CST 4X4 · 07-02-2003, 04:32 PM

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Originally posted by 1969 GMC
oh yeah, ditch the lift blocks...at least the fronts

This is a must ...Lose the front blocks. Dangerous!

06-26-2003, 01:59 AM	#1
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	74 Blazer has sat for many years....... I recently acquired a 74 Blazer 4wd for $300. It has a 350 TH400 with 205 and a 4" lift with blocks front and rear. . I do not know for sure how long this truck has been sitting but the last time it was registered appears to be 1983. The engine had some mods to it externally but I do not know about internal. Anyway thats not a big deal I was thinking of going crate engine and the email I got from Scoggin Dickey seems to have just what I need. 330hp, 400+ ft lbs or torque for $2100 or so. The main question I have is since this truck has obviously sat for along time what do I need to do as far as the running gear? I was going to redo all the suspension basically and upgrade possibly to 3/4 ton running gear and maybe a 4" lift...possibly 6". Do you guys think I could get by with just changing fluid in the transfer case and possibly even the trans? This will not be a daily driver or anything like that. Thanks Brad Attached Images __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

06-26-2003, 03:12 AM	#2
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	maybe you should open up the tranny, transfer, and diffs, and take a look at the internals to make sure no water got inside. definitely change the fluids. probably be a good idea to change the seals on everything too. there's probably more, someone else will fill in the blanks. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

06-26-2003, 03:15 AM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	oh yeah, ditch the lift blocks...at least the fronts __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

06-26-2003, 10:34 AM	#4
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	Change the fluids and go. You'll find the leaks. If you decide you dont want it let me know.hehe __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

06-26-2003, 10:46 PM	#5
TexSparks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mt. Vernon, Texas Posts: 65	If the you can get the current engine running (even if it smokes and runs terribly) it will help you decide whether you will need to rebuild the rest of the drivetrain. If you wait and bolt in the new motor with existing drivetrain you may end up having to pull tranny or transfer case later. Test drive is worth a lot of time and effort no matter how crippled it may be. __________________ '72 4x4 Blazer (in the works)

06-27-2003, 01:41 AM	#6
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	TexSparks where in NE Texas are you? Anywhere near Paris? I know it cannot be too far from it cause NE Texas isnt that big :p I had thought about trying to get it running but I have no idea how long its been since it ran for sure. I already ran a opossum out of it.............no telling what other critters might be calling it home Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

06-27-2003, 06:48 AM	#7
TexSparks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mt. Vernon, Texas Posts: 65	Should have asked the possum some questions about the condition of the drivetrain, he may have been familiar with any problems. I live in between Mt. Vernon and Talco, Paris is nice place. You've got a good project there, love those blazers with fully removable top. __________________ '72 4x4 Blazer (in the works)



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