Project: NO-LIFE,...

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by powell72

Keith, the truck looks awesome! Everything is right on, the staggered wheel size, the center caps, the tire sizes, and the fact that the front wheels don't stick out further than the rears. I wish more people would take time planning things before throwing parts on. Excellent job my friend.

Thanks alot.

This truck will eventually be a 5-lug truck like I had originally planned. My 71 rearend ended up being junk. (too much money to justify rebuilding for this truck)
I have a certain set of wheels in mind for it that require it to be 5-lug.
As soon as I can find a cheap rearend the 6-lug wheels will come off.

(my "pet peeve",... it the track width of these trucks not being addressed when selecting wheels)
I had originally planned 15x7's and 15x10's to help pull the rear wheels out to the edge of the fender wells, to match the front.
I've had this assortment of parts for quite a while,... waiting for the right truck to come along.
I'm determined to keep it a low buck project.
The first thing out of most peoples mouths is, "When are you going to paint it?" They don't understand when I say "never".
I want a truck to drive, haul junk, and use. This ones perfect. It just needs a little more work. Someday the blazer will get a frame off. But really,... it's just a beater too.

[70k52wd]

Your Blazer is a sweet beater. I bet if you just put a few pieces of sheet metal on it, you would do a reclassification upgrade to it. That truck is very straight. To me, I think a beater is a vehicle one can park in a shopping mall lot and door dings won't stress you out...BTW 454/TB400 for 69

[VA72C10]

I like the idea of keeping it the way it is and USING it. Some people get a 90's S10 or toyota or 80's/90's pickup and use that as their "Beater" Why spend a couple grand on one of those when you can have a 67-72 and slowly fix it the way you like and it will grow in value...

I am looking for a "beater/work truck" right now and plan to do similar (Lower, good drivetrain, and no/cheap paint) I would love to find one in your trucks' condition for a deal but most I find need some paint so I'm planning a satin black for now unless I luck out.

[lolife99]

I got a PM wanting a few in "progress pics" of the suspension work.
I realize now I didn't take too many.
The a-arms and front shocks are the old ones I took off the blazer. Front 6-lug rotors and "conversion" brake hoses are from ECE. Calipers are new '73 calipers (cheaper than 71-72 calipers) from my local parts store.
Here's a few,...

[lolife99]

I should have taken pictures before I put the bed back on.

[lolife99]

Here's a shot of the low point of the truck. The a-arms.
I have cheap Summit Racing brand 3" drop springs (actually made by Ground Force) and McGaughy 71-72 drop spindles. The tie rod sleeve is a conversion sleeve made by POL (Performance OnLine). It's required to connect the inners to 71-72 outers. Actually the inners are 67-70 "outers" used as inners for the correct thread. (long story,... but neccessary)

I also went with manual disc brakes due to the position of the 6-cylinder stock air cleaner.
Also,... I stole this idea from member tcb-1. (for a cleaner look).

[Painter D]

Lookin good so far.

[GoaterAz]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Here's a shot of the low point of the truck. The a-arms.
I have cheap Summit Racing brand 3" drop springs (actually made by Ground Force) and McGaughy 71-72 drop spindles. The tie rod sleeve is a conversion sleeve made by POL (Performance OnLine). It's required to connect the inners to 71-72 outers. Actually the inners are 67-70 "outers" used as inners for the correct thread. (long story,... but neccessary)

I also went with manual disc brakes due to the position of the 6-cylinder stock air cleaner.
Also,... I stole this idea from member tcb-1. (for a cleaner look).

Hi Keith,

Page 2, Post 31 there is a picture of your lower control arm ground clearance with the 2.5" drop spindle and 3" drop spring, roughly how much ground clearance do you have with this setup at the lowest point of the control arm and lowest point of the front crossmember?

Thank you in advance.

[67_ShortFleet]

Originally Posted by lolife99

I should have taken pictures before I put the bed back on.

Did you put the super trac mount closest to the rear end saddle or the control arm. I'm doing the same thing and not sure if it should go on top of the lowering block or the bottom.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by 67_ShortFleet

Did you put the super trac mount closest to the rear end saddle or the control arm. I'm doing the same thing and not sure if it should go on top of the lowering block or the bottom.

You want the bar level to the ground @ ride height. Position the bracket which ever way gets it closest to being level (which is going to depend on the ride height of your truck).

[72BlckButy]

Now I have two manual setups to work off of.... I still need to get up there and see that thing. Awesome work on plumbing the brake lines, clean as can be!

I have been tempted by Joe with that air cleaner...

[lolife99]

A little update on project NO LIFE:

With the help of many board members, and vendors,... I finally got the interior back together on my '69 swb project.
I had a buddy stop by and help me set the seat back in. A good friends son installed the PUI seat upholstery that I got from member Musclerodz.

I installed a rubber floor mat from Brothers. (Not exactly like an OEM mat, but that's ok) Other new parts include, new window and door weatherstrips, window regulators and door controls, all new interior and exterior door handles, stainless sill plates, new gas tank cover, all new pedal covers, new dash bezel and lense, 3-spoke cushion grip steering wheel, and a refurbished tilt (Thanks, KevsClassics!)
I got alot of used parts from the classified section on here. (Worlds best place to find parts)
I also installed new/used door arm rests, defrost vents, glove box door, (and a spare dash pad not installed yet), seat belts, and I'm sure I forgot something.

Also a big thanks to Tim Christian. I waited for a month for my local Goodmark dealer to get me a rear sport bumper, (still waiting?),... so I called Tim and I had one in three days. Great service.

Just installed the offical "NO LIFE" plates also.

Here's a few pics,...

[VA72C10]

Nicely done. That looks great!

[my67chevytruck]

looks good!

[70k52wd]

Wow that looks great. The tilt w/cushion grip wheel is very nice touch. Great job!!!

[powell72]

Coming along nicely, I like the look of the rubber mat in there, basic.

I'm going to need a full rear 3/4 view pic of the truck to truly enjoy the sport bumper.

You really have me considering bringing my truck down a bit more.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by powell72

Coming along nicely, I like the look of the rubber mat in there, basic.

I'm going to need a full rear 3/4 view pic of the truck to truly enjoy the sport bumper.

You really have me considering bringing my truck down a bit more.

I had my '69 out today, while I did some brake work on my "daily driver" '91 S10.
So I took a few pics.

[70k52wd]

When, I mean if you ever want to sell it. lmk. I just love it.
Wallpapered.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by 70k52wd

When, I mean if you ever want to sell it. lmk. I just love it.
Wallpapered.

Thanks, Charlie,... the pictures make it look better than it actually is.
And there's a reason I don't show the right bedside much,...

[lolife99]

The guy I bought this truck from did nothing to it.
But a previous owner somewhere,... tried to do some paintwork to the bedside years ago. It's fairly straight,... but the "Patina" is more intense (ugly), than the rest of the truck. Ha.
I'm not sure what I will do to this bedside,... if anything.

[Becker67]

I really like your truck. Its so hard to find them in that kind of shape. I looked for a year before i found my 69.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by Becker67

I really like your truck. Its so hard to find them in that kind of shape. I looked for a year before i found my 69.

Ha. I've been looking for 25+ years,... but I can never coordinate my "truck finds",... with my wallet.
My old '69 is taking shape,... thanks to alot of board members parting with their nice parts.

(Hint, Hint,... to anyone thinking about being a "subscribing" member,... you can ask about, sell, and find just about anything you need for these classic trucks on this board.)


It looked terrible when I brought it home,... Ask Nate (72BlckButy) about the black Nissan wheels.
Yuck!

[Becker67]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Ha. I've been looking for 25+ years,... but I can never coordinate my "truck finds",... with my wallet.
My old '69 is taking shape,... thanks to alot of board members parting with their nice parts.

(Hint, Hint,... to anyone thinking about being a "subscribing" member,... you can ask about, sell, and find just about anything you need for these classic trucks)


It looked terrible when I brought it home,... Ask Nate (72BlckButy) about the black Nissan wheels.
Yuck!

i am always looking for these trucks but around here theres nothing that are survivors. i am looking for a long bed now to convert one. Nothing good though. Also wanting a 2 wheel blazer but no luck. Its amazing what a set of rally wheels do.

[lolife99]

Thanks for the comments.
Rubber mat doesn't fit that great. Too wrinkly around the hump area for a "low hump" mat. And it doesn't look like an original GM mat. It looks more like a "rubber version" of carpet. Plus it comes way oversized. Alot of trimming involved.
I may change it out if I go with a "high hump" and th-400 tranny.

[70k52wd]

Originally Posted by lolife99

"high hump" and th-400 tranny.

Seems a bit over kill for a 6 banger.