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10-17-2015, 09:10 PM
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71 Trazer 4x4 Project
Starting on a new project, picked up this 1971 pickup today. While searching around for a decent 73-87 cab to build as a trail rig I stumbled across this 71 C10 cab mounted on a 69-72 K5 Blazer chassis. It has the usual rocker and cab corner rot, the modified bed is pretty shot on the inside, but overall the truck is in decent shape for the year especially being from New England.
Build plans are... Dana 60 front Dana 70u rear Small block 465 np203/205 52" fornt springs 56 or 63" rear springs stretch the wheelbase out to around 110"-112" 40ish tires on Humvee beadlocks Steel trail bed of some sort    
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10-18-2015, 09:23 PM
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Re: 71 Trazer 4x4 Project
Spent a few hours today cleaning the truck out, removing the rear bumper and bed.
  Unfortunately the back half of the chassis is not as good as i initially thought it was. It's pretty thin in a few spots. Thankfully from the back of the cab forward its great shape so the plan is to cut it off and build a new rear section.
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10-19-2015, 01:24 AM
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Re: 71 Trazer 4x4 Project
Maybe its my work computer but i got the dredded red X's instead of pictures. Good luck with the build!
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11-01-2015, 08:34 AM
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Re: 71 Trazer 4x4 Project
Judging from the drum brakes in the front and the faded red lockouts I'd say it's about a 70, my ole 4x4 Burb was the same way ,anywho saound like you have a plan can't wait to see the build...
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11-01-2015, 09:21 AM
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Re: 71 Trazer 4x4 Project
I like it, I remember seeing one in Great Lakes during my navy daze.
Good luck, Rg
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11-15-2015, 10:40 AM
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Re: 71 Trazer 4x4 Project
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I was able to spend a few a hours yesterday working on the truck. The cab floor isn't too bad for a 44 year old New England truck.  Only bad spot on the floor besides the rockers and cab corners.  Pulled off the nose and found the cowl is going to need a some TLC. Unfortunately the PO left the truck sitting under a bunch of trees and the cowl was packed full of leaves and junk.     Thankfully the hinge pillars are still decent. The next step is to pull the cab off the chassis
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