My 70 2wd Project begins!

[atp]

Anyone know how to move this thread to the "builds and projects" section?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by atp

Anyone know how to move this thread to the "builds and projects" section?

Send KRUE or any moderator a PM and they'll do it.

R/

[bowtieboy93]

what wilwood disk brake kit are you using? I cant seem to find a 67-72 kit anywhere!

[atp]

Originally Posted by bowtieboy93

what wilwood disk brake kit are you using? I cant seem to find a 67-72 kit anywhere!

I am running c4 arms and spindle so i can run c4 brakes. The wilwood kit is for a c4.

However...they just released a wilwood kit for the rear of our trucks!!! Mine just got ordered!!

[desertrat]

Originally Posted by atp

Anyone know how to move this thread to the "builds and projects" section?

Personally I think you should keep this thread in the Blazer forum.
For the simple fact that it's easier for me to find and we don't get allot of action here anyways. But I'm probably being selfish

[jkade]

Originally Posted by atp

I am running c4 arms and spindle so i can run c4 brakes. The wilwood kit is for a c4.

However...they just released a wilwood kit for the rear of our trucks!!! Mine just got ordered!!

Just a question as why not put the c5 or zo6 brakes on instead of the wilwoods? I like the wilwoods but they must have been expensive. Great looking project by the way and I am glad to see another hacking up a 2wd blazer

[abadsvt]

Man that thing looks SICK!!!!! Very nicely done! I am definately going to be watching this thread.

Josh

[Retro68]

Your frame mods look great. How about a tubular front cross support as well. If you are going to drop your engine lower you might need the clearence for the crankshft pully. Consider moving it forward in a more verticle position. Good luck.

[atp]

Originally Posted by jkade

Just a question as why not put the c5 or zo6 brakes on instead of the wilwoods? I like the wilwoods but they must have been expensive. Great looking project by the way and I am glad to see another hacking up a 2wd blazer

I found a great deal on the Wilwoods on a Corvette forum and pulled the trigger. I am wishing I would have thought through it a little more now that I am looking at the matching kit for the rear $$. But you can't beat the look and performance of the kit...I think I am going to like it!!!

[atp]

Originally Posted by Retro68

Your frame mods look great. How about a tubular front cross support as well. If you are going to drop your engine lower you might need the clearence for the crankshft pully. Consider moving it forward in a more verticle position. Good luck.

Porterbuilt's kit is designed to give clearance for the pulley...barely. The only clearance issues i "should" have are with the AC compressor which will need to be moved to the top. I may look into a smaller compressor and mods to the bracket like killer71 did. Setting to motor in is the next on the list so we'll see.

[lolife99]

Atp,... I am glued to this thread! Amazing work so far. Keep the pics coming. Just a question,... are your front rotors on the wrong side? Or is that the way Wilwood runs the holes and slots? Thanks.

[atp]

I think you're right. I was so excited to be putting them on i must not have been paying attention.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Looks very nice keep upthe great work and congrats on the new addition.

[clemson71guy]

wow how did i miss this build
that thing is gonna be killer
where at in charlotte are you located.

[atp]

Originally Posted by clemson71guy

wow how did i miss this build
that thing is gonna be killer
where at in charlotte are you located.

I live just outside of Charlotte in Matthews, NC. The Blazer is at a buddies shop 30 minutes away in Marshville, NC which happens to be the home of Randy Travis - or so the sign says!

[blazerhelper]

Looking real nice Adam. Its a work of art my friend you and who ever is helping you must know what you are doing.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by atp

I am running c4 arms and spindle so i can run c4 brakes. The wilwood kit is for a c4.

However...they just released a wilwood kit for the rear of our trucks!!! Mine just got ordered!!

Do you have the part #? Thanks,

[atp]

Yes - the part number is 140-10093. Everyone you call will say it doesn't exist, it is that new, but if they call Wilwood with that number, they will price it. Wilwood told me they are ready to ship. When you get a price let me know and we can see what deals we can find.

[68 short step]

sweet thread, and blazer....you're doing a awsome job, keep it up and keep the pics comein..

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by atp

Yes - the part number is 140-10093. Everyone you call will say it doesn't exist, it is that new, but if they call Wilwood with that number, they will price it. Wilwood told me they are ready to ship. When you get a price let me know and we can see what deals we can find.

Sounds good, I'll let you know.

R

[BP68]

Originally Posted by atp

Wheels are Foose Nitrous II's
Front 20x8.5
Rear 20x10 (5.5" BS)

Tires are BFG's 295.40's and 245.40s

Is the front backspacing also 5.5 ? The lip looks smaller

How about a few more full chassis pics. Maybe a good side shot. I love those wheels and have considered them for my project also.

[slammed1]

Very Good build thread,Im gonna watch this one close myself.
I test fit a 15x10 with 6" backspacing on mine and it looked like a little wider wheel tub would have made everything fit perfect. I am a fan of the Foose Nitrous wheels myself also,and like your fitament. I know who the frt suspension is from,but can you say which rear control arm crossmember you have? I may have missed it but didnt see it if so.

I have my 72 on a custom 5-8 suspension set up but it was done a ways before some of these companies like Porterbuilt and others had tubular parts like crosssmembers and such,so I am looking at options now.

[atp]

The BS on the front wheels is 5.25. Porterbuilt recommended a BS to use with his dropmember and this was within range.

As for the rear kit - it is trailing arm kit from ART.

Thanks for all kind words...I love this stuff!

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by atp

Yes - the part number is 140-10093. Everyone you call will say it doesn't exist, it is that new, but if they call Wilwood with that number, they will price it. Wilwood told me they are ready to ship. When you get a price let me know and we can see what deals we can find.

Do you have the part number for the front brake kit? Also, what price have you gotten so far?

R

[slammed1]

The C4 frt crossmember has me thinking also because I know I can find a frt suspension set up for not too much $$$..........damn the choices now.