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67_396 · 01-11-2004, 07:10 PM

I have a chance to buy a cheep '77 blazer 4x4 frame, and my question is, what will I have to do to make a '71 body fit on it? Next question: From the back of the cab to the rear of the frame, how long would that be... is it long enough to fit a longbed box??

Thanks

Mudder · 01-11-2004, 07:19 PM

Its too short but if lengthened it can work
Short 4x4 and 2wheels drives are different too I believe.

67_396 · 01-11-2004, 07:30 PM

How short is too short? I am planning on using this truck on the farm, and I also thought about putting a flatbed on it. If a box wont work, a flatbed will... but how long can I make it?
THanks

ozarkhippie · 01-11-2004, 07:50 PM

I wish I had pics of this truck a kid built here, he took a blazer frame 70 cab and a longbed and cut the front down to fit the frame. we made fun of it and wanted to put stuff in the back and see if it would wheelie.

Mudder · 01-11-2004, 09:06 PM

I believe the blazer is about 6" shorter than a short wheel base truck.

ozarkhippie · 01-11-2004, 09:09 PM

It is shorter. You have to shorten the bed in the front. The rear tires are almost at the back of the cab.

67_396 · 01-11-2004, 10:01 PM

If I decide the make this frame longer, how far do I stretch it, and where is the ideal place to do it at? Also, how much work is it to do this?

ozarkhippie · 01-11-2004, 10:04 PM

If your going to lengthen it your better off just to get a later model truck frame like mudder 67 did.

72 CustomCamper · 01-12-2004, 01:21 AM

69-72 Blazers have 104" wheelbase,73-up Blazers have 106.5"wheelbase...

Chuck

01-11-2004, 07:10 PM	#1
67_396 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mason City Iowa Posts: 98	'77 blazer frame???? I have a chance to buy a cheep '77 blazer 4x4 frame, and my question is, what will I have to do to make a '71 body fit on it? Next question: From the back of the cab to the rear of the frame, how long would that be... is it long enough to fit a longbed box?? Thanks __________________ 2003 Yamaha Blaster for sale : $1900 OBO

01-11-2004, 07:30 PM	#3
67_396 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mason City Iowa Posts: 98	How short is too short? I am planning on using this truck on the farm, and I also thought about putting a flatbed on it. If a box wont work, a flatbed will... but how long can I make it? THanks __________________ 2003 Yamaha Blaster for sale : $1900 OBO

01-11-2004, 07:50 PM	#4
ozarkhippie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Eureka Springs AR Posts: 494	I wish I had pics of this truck a kid built here, he took a blazer frame 70 cab and a longbed and cut the front down to fit the frame. we made fun of it and wanted to put stuff in the back and see if it would wheelie. __________________ Buy Sale or Trade 71 3/4 4x4 72 1/2 ton cheyenne 4x4

01-11-2004, 09:09 PM	#6
ozarkhippie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Eureka Springs AR Posts: 494	It is shorter. You have to shorten the bed in the front. The rear tires are almost at the back of the cab. __________________ Buy Sale or Trade 71 3/4 4x4 72 1/2 ton cheyenne 4x4

01-11-2004, 10:01 PM	#7
67_396 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mason City Iowa Posts: 98	If I decide the make this frame longer, how far do I stretch it, and where is the ideal place to do it at? Also, how much work is it to do this? __________________ 2003 Yamaha Blaster for sale : $1900 OBO

01-11-2004, 07:19 PM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Its too short but if lengthened it can work Short 4x4 and 2wheels drives are different too I believe.

01-11-2004, 09:06 PM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I believe the blazer is about 6" shorter than a short wheel base truck.

01-11-2004, 10:04 PM	#8
ozarkhippie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Eureka Springs AR Posts: 494	If your going to lengthen it your better off just to get a later model truck frame like mudder 67 did. __________________ Buy Sale or Trade 71 3/4 4x4 72 1/2 ton cheyenne 4x4

01-12-2004, 01:21 AM	#9
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	69-72 Blazers have 104" wheelbase,73-up Blazers have 106.5"wheelbase... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"



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