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gringoloco · 10-25-2008, 10:40 PM

...and coilovers are a whole ****-ton cheaper than Shockwaves...

jkade · 10-26-2008, 06:22 PM

So, to piss all you floks off that think I should have bougt a truck here it is with 1.5" out of the front and 1" out of the back

Hard to tell in the pics but I am glad that we did this more than anything so far, " I love it ".... Still a lot of welding and grinding to do but I think it is going to look sweet

And to anyone who thinks I should have bought a truck just keep your opinions to yourself please.

gringoloco · 10-26-2008, 06:31 PM

Looks just right to me

jkade · 10-26-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Looks just right to me

It looks a lot different in person, I absolutely love it..

jkade · 10-26-2008, 06:41 PM

I also got me a front tire for mock up on the 18x10's which is a 255/40/18. That tire is 10.2" wide and has worlds of clearence.

smbrouss70 · 10-26-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jkade

I absolutely love it..

That's all that matters then. I think it looks cool, too. I probably won't do it to my Blazer since I want to keep the back seat, but then again, I tend to change my mind a lot.

jkade · 10-26-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

That's all that matters then. I think it looks cool, too. I probably won't do it to my Blazer since I want to keep the back seat, but then again, I tend to change my mind a lot.

The mod is not for everyone for sure.

lyrikz · 10-26-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jkade

The mod is not for everyone for sure.

I thought the top was removable. So you turned a blazer into a truck? Its shorter right. Something looks really cool about it, i just cant place it..

68 short step · 10-26-2008, 09:14 PM

looks good.

**Hart_Rod** · 10-26-2008, 10:01 PM

Neat concept, excellent execution,

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Rokcrln · 10-26-2008, 11:02 PM

Looks fantastic! Allot of people are not going to know just what all was done to that "truck" and that will be the fun part.
Couple of questions for you.
1) by laying back the windshield, squeezing the A pillars in and not widening the top do you think you will have a problem getting glass to fit in their right? What are you plans for going about this?

2) It looks like you had to cut the B pillar area to align with the door and the squeezed A pillars so do you now need to change out the window tracks so they are also in line? I am probably thinking way to much into this but I can't help my self. You got me thinking

Kevin
LFD Inc.

jkade · 10-27-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Looks fantastic! Allot of people are not going to know just what all was done to that "truck" and that will be the fun part.
Couple of questions for you.
1) by laying back the windshield, squeezing the A pillars in and not widening the top do you think you will have a problem getting glass to fit in their right? What are you plans for going about this?

2) It looks like you had to cut the B pillar area to align with the door and the squeezed A pillars so do you now need to change out the window tracks so they are also in line? I am probably thinking way to much into this but I can't help my self. You got me thinking

Kevin
LFD Inc.

1. Yes glass is going to have to be custom made. I will try to cut down a stock windshield but I may have to get one custom made. The plan is to glue the windshield in instead of using the gasket.

2. I split the b pillar on the inside and the outside and moved them out to fit. The A pillar is leaned back and in to match but we had to cut the a pillar in 2 places to make the angles match . The window frames are cut in a total of 5 places to make them work out right, they had to be leaned in and down to match the cab. It is a lot of work but I think the end result is going to be killer. I will get some pics of all the cuts the next time I get over there but I have to help my brother put down tile this weekend.

jkade · 10-27-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Neat concept, excellent execution,

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Thanx, still a long ways to go.

hotrodhomi · 10-27-2008, 12:24 AM

What are your plans for the front glass?

jkade · 10-27-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

What are your plans for the front glass?

Grind, Grind, and Grind and hopefully it doesn't break

Frizzle Fry · 10-27-2008, 01:03 AM

That looks f'n wicked man! I'm not a big trazer fan but that does look sick!

jkade · 10-27-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

That looks f'n wicked man! I'm not a big trazer fan but that does look sick!

I consider that a compliment coming from a master like yourself!!

PBFAB.COM · 10-28-2008, 12:29 AM

I think it looks great too!

jkade · 10-30-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I think it looks great too!

Well it is not your quality of work by no means

Thanks for the kind words!!

LOW DOUGH · 10-28-2008, 09:11 AM

it looks awsome

jkade · 10-30-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LOW DOUGH

it looks awsome

Thanx

bama51 · 11-26-2008, 02:30 PM

Dude, I think it absolutely rocks! If someone thinks you should've used a truck, f@#k 'em. And you're right about someone else pulling up next to you at a carshow. Mine (except that it's a GMC) looks just like your's did (before the mods of course), and I live an hour away. Now, you're unique fo' sho'. Keep up the good work, man. Can't wait to see more progress.

jkade · 11-27-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bama51

Dude, I think it absolutely rocks! If someone thinks you should've used a truck, f@#k 'em. And you're right about someone else pulling up next to you at a carshow. Mine (except that it's a GMC) looks just like your's did (before the mods of course), and I live an hour away. Now, you're unique fo' sho'. Keep up the good work, man. Can't wait to see more progress.

It is not for all folks but I like it and will love it when I finially get done. Maybe 2 more years and it will be on the road. Gonna be a while before I have anything worth taking pictures of, there is a ton of welding and making filler pieces to get the top in order and then it will be time for some body work.
THANKS!!!!!!

nuke1 · 11-26-2008, 03:17 PM

I agree with the centerline, looks great, and your work looks nice, there is one in town here done like that, but it was never completede, it has sat in a compound now for about 10 years, disappeared 2 weeks ago, i love that idea, nicely done.

James

jkade · 11-27-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nuke1

I agree with the centerline, looks great, and your work looks nice, there is one in town here done like that, but it was never completede, it has sat in a compound now for about 10 years, disappeared 2 weeks ago, i love that idea, nicely done.

James

I hope mine doesn't end up sitting for 10 years

The center line of the wheels is well worth the effort in making them center in the wheel openings. If I remember correctly we moved the front forward 1.5" and the rear back 1". I think it looks stupid when someone spends all the money one of these trucks or blazers and doesn't at least take the time to move the rearend back when they have them down to the frame. Thanks for the compliments!!

10-25-2008, 10:40 PM	#1
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10-26-2008, 06:22 PM	#2
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: 72 2wd Blazer: Project "Break Me" So, to piss all you floks off that think I should have bougt a truck here it is with 1.5" out of the front and 1" out of the back Hard to tell in the pics but I am glad that we did this more than anything so far, " I love it ".... Still a lot of welding and grinding to do but I think it is going to look sweet And to anyone who thinks I should have bought a truck just keep your opinions to yourself please. Last edited by jkade; 10-26-2008 at 06:22 PM.

10-26-2008, 06:31 PM	#3
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: 72 2wd Blazer: Project "Break Me" Looks just right to me __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

10-26-2008, 06:41 PM	#5
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: 72 2wd Blazer: Project "Break Me" I also got me a front tire for mock up on the 18x10's which is a 255/40/18. That tire is 10.2" wide and has worlds of clearence.

10-26-2008, 09:14 PM	#9
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: 72 2wd Blazer: Project "Break Me" looks good.

10-26-2008, 10:01 PM	#10
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,856	Re: 72 2wd Blazer: Project "Break Me" Neat concept, excellent execution, . __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

10-26-2008, 11:02 PM	#11
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: 72 2wd Blazer: Project "Break Me" Looks fantastic! Allot of people are not going to know just what all was done to that "truck" and that will be the fun part. Couple of questions for you. 1) by laying back the windshield, squeezing the A pillars in and not widening the top do you think you will have a problem getting glass to fit in their right? What are you plans for going about this? 2) It looks like you had to cut the B pillar area to align with the door and the squeezed A pillars so do you now need to change out the window tracks so they are also in line? I am probably thinking way to much into this but I can't help my self. You got me thinking Kevin LFD Inc.

10-27-2008, 12:24 AM	#14
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: 72 2wd Blazer: Project "Break Me" What are your plans for the front glass? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

10-27-2008, 01:03 AM	#16
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 72 2wd Blazer: Project "Break Me" That looks f'n wicked man! I'm not a big trazer fan but that does look sick!

10-28-2008, 12:29 AM	#18
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10-28-2008, 09:11 AM	#20
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: 72 2wd Blazer: Project "Break Me" it looks awsome

11-26-2008, 02:30 PM	#22
bama51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 140	Re: 72 2wd Blazer: Project "Break Me" Dude, I think it absolutely rocks! If someone thinks you should've used a truck, f@#k 'em. And you're right about someone else pulling up next to you at a carshow. Mine (except that it's a GMC) looks just like your's did (before the mods of course), and I live an hour away. Now, you're unique fo' sho'. Keep up the good work, man. Can't wait to see more progress.

11-26-2008, 03:17 PM	#24
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: 72 2wd Blazer: Project "Break Me" I agree with the centerline, looks great, and your work looks nice, there is one in town here done like that, but it was never completede, it has sat in a compound now for about 10 years, disappeared 2 weeks ago, i love that idea, nicely done. James __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587



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