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blazerboy72 · 02-27-2010, 09:10 PM

Finally got the truck to my house. The metal is aslo on the way for the new crossmember. I cant wait to get going on this thing again.

blazerboy72 · 03-24-2010, 10:29 AM

After mush hassle the metal finally arrived. Some how the steel got shipped to someone 6 states away with the same name. Fortunately for me he was nice enough to ship it to me, so now I have enough steel for 2 crossmembers or extra incase I screw up. Hopefully I will be able to make some progress tomorrow if I can find someone to fill my gas bottle for the welder.

VA72C10 · 03-24-2010, 11:18 AM

glad to hear you're getting back to working on it. DO you have any ARCET dealers near you? Or check craigslist for welding supplys or tanks and you might find a deal on a tank or two...

70k52wd · 03-24-2010, 01:09 PM

That's odd about the mis shipment. Glad your back on track.

blazerboy72 · 03-25-2010, 08:12 PM

So the crossmember is going to take forever. I spent 6 hours and I am still not half done, it took me 2 hours to do the front and back plates. I need to learn to quit being cheap and just buy the stuff instead of make it.

blazerboy72 · 04-01-2010, 10:05 PM

Well the lower half is almost done. I have officially decided this is a pain in the a$$. If anyone else is planning on saving a few dollars building there own DON'T!! I am getting close to the same price as a dropmember and I already had all the tools. A few things I have learned. First use 3/16" not 1/4" ( thing weighs a ton), use P&O not cold rolled (much more expensive, use the highest quality tools available they do make a difference. I believe I will be buying the rest of my parts.

70k52wd · 04-02-2010, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazerboy72

Well the lower half is almost done. I have officially decided this is a pain in the a$$. If anyone else is planning on saving a few dollars building there own DON'T!! I am getting close to the same price as a dropmember and I already had all the tools. A few things I have learned. First use 3/16" not 1/4" ( thing weighs a ton), use P&O not cold rolled (much more expensive, use the highest quality tools available they do make a difference. I believe I will be buying the rest of my parts.

That's why Porterbuilt is so busy.

blazerboy72 · 04-02-2010, 07:59 AM

I realize that now, I wont be doing another one.

blazerboy72 · 04-15-2010, 04:02 PM

Im quickly losing interest in this project. 2wd's just dont seem to be my thing. I have the lower half of the crossmember done except for the lca mounts and I have one of the uppers done. Everything seems to be fine and it has 0 camber through most of the suspension travel. Now I need to do the other side and finish welding it, if I continue this project.

blazerboy72 · 04-17-2010, 06:52 PM

Well im back to throwing money at it (thanks to the new home owners tax credit

) I have ordered the front bag mounts, rear step notch, ball joints, some exhaust stuff, and shift linkage. Hopefully Ill have some progress pics this week.

VA72C10 · 04-17-2010, 11:25 PM

cool!

blazerboy72 · 05-04-2010, 08:10 PM

I have another 10 hrs in the crossmember and I am finally getting close. All I have left is the lower control arm mounts are in the way of the rack so I need to redo them and I have to make the mounts for the rack and engine. The rear notch should be here tomorrow and the new cam (comp big mutha thumpr) and valve springs (ls6) are on the way.

**68jewel** · 05-04-2010, 09:42 PM

Hey.......how's about some pics, huh??

blazerboy72 · 05-05-2010, 05:21 AM

Yeah I need to try to get some this week

blazerboy72 · 09-08-2010, 06:15 PM

After a little time away from this project, I am back working on her. I have the 4l80e in, all of the brake system arrived today, and the new crossmember is ordered from cpp. I gave up on my front crossmember for now, I just ant to get her driveable as I have owned her for over 5 years and have never once driven her.

oldblue1968chevy · 09-08-2010, 08:42 PM

hang in there bud, havent driven my DD in over 2 months!!!

chuckmc8 · 09-13-2010, 06:38 AM

subbin in here

blazerboy72 · 10-15-2010, 09:04 AM

Another change of plans. I ordered the T-70 today. Hopefully the 5.3 will hold 10psi and around 600 hp.

coryalexander · 10-15-2010, 10:08 AM

i have a 4 runner like thta and a 72 blazer was 4x4 now 2wd. what all is done to the 4 runner?

mine has 1 tons, 3.0 ltr auto with the inch worm adapter to change to gear driven case, double transfer cases with a 4.7 kit in the rear case sitting on 42s

blazerboy72 · 11-05-2010, 06:24 PM

4runner has a 5.3/th400/np208 with a dana 44 front lockers front and rear.

blazerboy72 · 11-05-2010, 06:28 PM

Got one side of the turbo done. Im not sure how it is going to look but hopefully it will work.

VA72C10 · 11-05-2010, 06:38 PM

Nice!!!

blazerboy72 · 11-10-2010, 07:56 PM

For future reference make sure all accessories are installed on the engine befor building the complete hot side for the turbo...doh turbo or water pump decisions decisions

sandnuriz · 11-10-2010, 08:11 PM

Nice Subscribed

blazerboy72 · 11-11-2010, 05:24 PM

Well the second try went a little better. I have a water pump and I may even be able to run A/C.

02-27-2010, 09:10 PM	#26
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) Finally got the truck to my house. The metal is aslo on the way for the new crossmember. I cant wait to get going on this thing again.

03-24-2010, 10:29 AM	#27
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) After mush hassle the metal finally arrived. Some how the steel got shipped to someone 6 states away with the same name. Fortunately for me he was nice enough to ship it to me, so now I have enough steel for 2 crossmembers or extra incase I screw up. Hopefully I will be able to make some progress tomorrow if I can find someone to fill my gas bottle for the welder.

03-24-2010, 11:18 AM	#28
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) glad to hear you're getting back to working on it. DO you have any ARCET dealers near you? Or check craigslist for welding supplys or tanks and you might find a deal on a tank or two... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-24-2010, 01:09 PM	#29
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) That's odd about the mis shipment. Glad your back on track.

03-25-2010, 08:12 PM	#30
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) So the crossmember is going to take forever. I spent 6 hours and I am still not half done, it took me 2 hours to do the front and back plates. I need to learn to quit being cheap and just buy the stuff instead of make it.

04-01-2010, 10:05 PM	#31
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) Well the lower half is almost done. I have officially decided this is a pain in the a$$. If anyone else is planning on saving a few dollars building there own DON'T!! I am getting close to the same price as a dropmember and I already had all the tools. A few things I have learned. First use 3/16" not 1/4" ( thing weighs a ton), use P&O not cold rolled (much more expensive, use the highest quality tools available they do make a difference. I believe I will be buying the rest of my parts.

04-02-2010, 07:59 AM	#33
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) I realize that now, I wont be doing another one.

04-15-2010, 04:02 PM	#34
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) Im quickly losing interest in this project. 2wd's just dont seem to be my thing. I have the lower half of the crossmember done except for the lca mounts and I have one of the uppers done. Everything seems to be fine and it has 0 camber through most of the suspension travel. Now I need to do the other side and finish welding it, if I continue this project.

04-17-2010, 06:52 PM	#35
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) Well im back to throwing money at it (thanks to the new home owners tax credit ) I have ordered the front bag mounts, rear step notch, ball joints, some exhaust stuff, and shift linkage. Hopefully Ill have some progress pics this week.

04-17-2010, 11:25 PM	#36
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) cool! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-04-2010, 08:10 PM	#37
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) I have another 10 hrs in the crossmember and I am finally getting close. All I have left is the lower control arm mounts are in the way of the rack so I need to redo them and I have to make the mounts for the rack and engine. The rear notch should be here tomorrow and the new cam (comp big mutha thumpr) and valve springs (ls6) are on the way.

05-04-2010, 09:42 PM	#38
68jewel On the path to financial ruin! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 722	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) Hey.......how's about some pics, huh?? __________________ *'72 Chevelle SS--4.0 Whipple LS7, T56 Magnum, 20X9/20X13 HRE 791R, 6-piston Baer brakes, IRS '68 SWB C10--LS3, TKO-600, 22x10/22x12 HRE 948R, C5 suspension, shockwaves, custom frame Ooh Wee's Makeover*...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376280

05-05-2010, 05:21 AM	#39
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) Yeah I need to try to get some this week

09-08-2010, 06:15 PM	#40
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) After a little time away from this project, I am back working on her. I have the 4l80e in, all of the brake system arrived today, and the new crossmember is ordered from cpp. I gave up on my front crossmember for now, I just ant to get her driveable as I have owned her for over 5 years and have never once driven her.

09-08-2010, 08:42 PM	#41
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) hang in there bud, havent driven my DD in over 2 months!!! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4



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09-13-2010, 06:38 AM	#42
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) subbin in here __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e

10-15-2010, 09:04 AM	#43
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) Another change of plans. I ordered the T-70 today. Hopefully the 5.3 will hold 10psi and around 600 hp.

10-15-2010, 10:08 AM	#44
coryalexander Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tyler,Tx Posts: 25	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) i have a 4 runner like thta and a 72 blazer was 4x4 now 2wd. what all is done to the 4 runner? mine has 1 tons, 3.0 ltr auto with the inch worm adapter to change to gear driven case, double transfer cases with a 4.7 kit in the rear case sitting on 42s

11-05-2010, 06:24 PM	#45
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) 4runner has a 5.3/th400/np208 with a dana 44 front lockers front and rear.

11-05-2010, 06:28 PM	#46
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) Got one side of the turbo done. Im not sure how it is going to look but hopefully it will work. Attached Images

11-05-2010, 06:38 PM	#47
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) Nice!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-10-2010, 07:56 PM	#48
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) For future reference make sure all accessories are installed on the engine befor building the complete hot side for the turbo...doh turbo or water pump decisions decisions Last edited by blazerboy72; 11-10-2010 at 07:57 PM.

11-10-2010, 08:11 PM	#49
sandnuriz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bakersfield,Ca. Posts: 340	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) Nice Subscribed __________________ 57 Chevy shortbed,327,Muncie 4 speed,12 Bolt rear end(current project) It's your ride build it the way you want !!!!!!!!!!

11-11-2010, 05:24 PM	#50
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Project Anna (71 2wd Blazer) Well the second try went a little better. I have a water pump and I may even be able to run A/C. Attached Images

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