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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
New carrier bearings, pinion bearings and seal, axle bearings and seals, new lines, studs, all hardware and drums. Clean and paint.
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
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I'll get some measurements with photos when the frame comes back from blast and paint. |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Inside firewall, dash and kick panels painted.
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Nice. How did you clean up the rear axle?
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
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First I stripped off all brake parts and brake lines, scraped with scraper and screwdriver (for tight areas), pressure washed at car wash, had all seals and bearing replaced, wire wheeled and wire pointy thing (for tight areas), wipe down with lacquer thinner, primered and roughed up with scuff pad, painted with PPG black paint, installed all new brakes and brake lines. |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
I sandblasted mine, and it was a mess. Yours turned out really nice.
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Location: Austin, TX, USA
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Nice work! Was a good lucking 20 foot truck when you got it, but is a real beaut now! I've contemplated a 2x4 conversion to a Blazer over the years but decided I'd scratch that itch with the '69 short step on working on now.
My 13 year old son and I are starting to refurb a '72 Jimmy 4x4 that was wrecked HARD in the front. Could use things like springs, mounts, driveshafts, etc. Shoot me a PM if you want to talk turkey on someone taking all the 4 wheel drive parts off your hands.
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
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The older I got the lower the truck got (pulled leaves) untill it just sat in the garage on 32's and I never drove it because the ride was horrible and it just was not that fun to drive in my opinion. Did my conversion last year and I looooove it! Handles great and no more bounce. NOT ONE PERSON HAS CALLED IT A BRONCO SINCE I LOWERED IT! That there is reason enough. Last edited by elkniks; 06-23-2016 at 01:16 AM. Reason: missing words |
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#34 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
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Seaside, Ca! I was stationed at Fort Ord from 1990-1994 when it closed. Do you have a picture of your truck? |
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#35 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
I will upload some later. Not a big picture taker. I feel kinda bad for not documenting more to share on the conversion.
When Fort Ord first closed it was kind of abandoned and not locked down yet like it is today. We used to go out there and drive around and explore. We were young and dumb then, lots of ordinance still around then I'm sure! |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Engine is ready, will pick up when ready to install.
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Frame and suspension parts sand blasted and painted.
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Got the frame back and installing it under the truck.
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Holy tool boxes! Jealous
![]() Truck will look pretty darn nice when you're finished! Great progress
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#41 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Awesome progress. Nice color.
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Thanks for the positive feedback.
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Nice!
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Bolting up the front suspension and brake lines.
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Fabricating fuel supply and return lines, laying out fuel filter and fuel pump, testing and welding original tank fuel filler neck on LMC tank.
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Some parts used:
1977 C10 front cross member 1977 C10 upper and lower control arms 1977 C10 lower ball joints 1972 C10 upper ball joints 1972 C10 tie rods, idler arm, pitman arm and center link 1972 C10 rotors, drop spindles and calipers 1972 C10 tilt column 1986 C10 gearbox, power steering hoses and steering coupler |
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#47 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Installing rear suspension.
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Super clean!
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#49 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Installed engine checked clearances - removed motor and trimmed transmission bell housing ears, bent steel fuel lines at frame, removed stock oil pan and installed HMMWV oil pan. Black pan is stock and silver pan is HMMWV. Reinstalled engine.
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#50 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Installing Vintage Air A/C bracket, power steering pump and power steering lines.
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