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Old 09-07-2023, 05:58 PM   #1
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Re: 1970 Blazer Build

Why get rid of the leaf springs? Just do an axle flip to get it sitting better...
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Old 09-07-2023, 09:32 PM   #2
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Why get rid of the leaf springs? Just do an axle flip to get it sitting better...
I like the trailing arm ride better. If I keep leafs, I need to get new leafs anyways and those aren't cheap either. I'm also convering to 5 bolt and have a couple 71/72 trailing arm rear ends ready to go. And in the future if I want to go lower it will be simple.
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Old 09-07-2023, 10:22 PM   #3
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Cool project. Congrats.

FYI...some of those 4WD parts (even the little stuff) would be of value to others. Don't scrap em. You might be surprised how much of it is 1970 only and harder to come by.
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Old 09-07-2023, 11:30 PM   #4
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Cool project. Congrats.

FYI...some of those 4WD parts (even the little stuff) would be of value to others. Don't scrap em. You might be surprised how much of it is 1970 only and harder to come by.
I keep everything lol. Last week I junked a bad hood and I totally felt bad doing it lol. Nothing from this Blazer is getting tossed.
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Old 09-09-2023, 11:41 PM   #5
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Re: 1970 Blazer Build

Got the donor frame stripped and the 2wd crossmember mocked up. Really nice that a couple of the holes line up between the 4x4 and 2wd frames.
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Old 09-24-2023, 04:36 PM   #6
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Moved quick to get this sandblasted and painted before cool Temps move in up here. It's not going to be a show truck but I'm super happy how it turned out. Little tight on shop space at moment so it's gonna cure on top of another frame lol.
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Old 09-26-2023, 09:31 AM   #7
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Nice find! That tub does look great for any that are left sitting up in canada in a field. I've seen that top in person as well and its also in great condition, nice scoop. Im definitely in to watch your build, it will be nice to see another first gen blazer on the road in alberta. Good luck with the project
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