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*72CSTC5* · 07-11-2007, 12:07 AM

Oh I just spied the chevy dash in there. 55, 6, or 7?

bagged74 · 07-11-2007, 12:12 AM

No I didnt have to cut anything on the inside, but I will tell you that a 22x10 is a really tight fit. I actually might have to narrow the rearend slightly. When I measured for the wheels I was concerned with rubbing on the lip of the wheelwell, well I have clearance there( after some creative rolling) but it looks like with a tire on it it may rub the the quarterpanel where it rolls in at the top......only if I were t drive it at full dump.........would I ever do that?????? probably

and thats a 55 dash, but not for long

gringoloco · 07-18-2007, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bagged74

only if I were t drive it at full dump.........would I ever do that?????? probably

Where do you anticipate ride height to be?

bagged74 · 07-19-2007, 09:35 AM

It will have a top, but not the stock one. Probably will be topless most of the time.

Rokcrln · 07-19-2007, 10:02 AM

Note to self ~get my @ss in gear and start my 2WD Blazer before they are old news~ Nice work!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

*72CSTC5* · 07-11-2007, 12:20 AM

Remove your wheel tub and then grind out the spot welds of the inner quarter panel in there and make it flat and then a small arch at the top so the tire will not rub on the inner "filler" of the quarter panel. Try that and see if it works for you.

bagged74 · 07-11-2007, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Remove your wheel tub and then grind out the spot welds of the inner quarter panel in there and make it flat and then a small arch at the top so the tire will not rub on the inner "filler" of the quarter panel. Try that and see if it works for you.

Oh the inner filler is way gone......

PBFAB.COM · 07-11-2007, 12:34 AM

The mock-up pics look awesome! For some reason this is the part of building these things that I like the most... once they're all done and shiny you can't see all of the cool, hard work that went into them (at least most people can't). BTW that dash is going to look GREAT in there!

*72CSTC5* · 07-11-2007, 12:39 AM

Yup, looks like that is not going to work. Could you send the rear wheels back and go 5.5 on the backspacing?

bagged74 · 07-11-2007, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

The mock-up pics look awesome! For some reason this is the part of building these things that I like the most... once they're all done and shiny you can't see all of the cool, hard work that went into them (at least most people can't). BTW that dash is going to look GREAT in there!

Thanks man, It should look even better when I get a dropmember in the front.

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Yup, looks like that is not going to work. Could you send the rear wheels back and go 5.5 on the backspacing?

It will work, I have a plan. I would rather not send them back I LOVE the look of the deep lip on that wheel.

*72CSTC5* · 07-11-2007, 12:47 AM

Let me know what you have planned as I want to run 22x10's on all 3 of my projects.

bagged74 · 07-11-2007, 12:55 AM

I cant confiirm it till tomorrow, but Im almost positive that an earlier 6 lug housing is about 1"-1.5" narrower. I have one over at my dads shop. I will measure it tomorrow, if so I will buy new axles or redrill to 5x5

The easier solution would be to order the right backspacing from the get-go, but that would be way too easy for a guy like me.
The 5" backspacing would actually work if my truck wasnt as low, it would be fine with a bolt-in notch.

*72CSTC5* · 07-11-2007, 01:01 AM

If you do not mind post if that is true and I will just finish building the posi unit rear end for my blazer and throw it under my truck.

gringoloco · 07-11-2007, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

If you do not mind post if that is true and I will just finish building the posi unit rear end for my blazer and throw it under my truck.

'Tis true. Look here.

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Originally Posted by bagged74

The 5" backspacing would actually work if my truck wasnt as low, it would be fine with a bolt-in notch.

Also true. I'm running a 20x10 with 295s and it is OK with c-notch.

bagged74 · 07-11-2007, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

'Tis true. Look here.

Also true. I'm running a 20x10 with 295s and it is OK with c-notch.

Thank you, just as I had suspected.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-11-2007, 02:21 AM

looks pretty sweet, cant wait to see more of it

crzngmychvy · 07-11-2007, 01:52 PM

That is looking great!

I think it would really be something if all the 2wd blazer people got together for a cruise and a few pics.

Simonstrucker · 07-11-2007, 02:41 PM

how close dos the front wheel com to the lip of the inner fender.

*72CSTC5* · 07-11-2007, 05:17 PM

That would be trick but uhhhhhhhhhh, I don't think I would drive mine that far and in the blowing sand and all down the highways.

1LoC10 · 07-11-2007, 06:46 PM

that looks really sweet.. good job

hyde · 07-11-2007, 07:22 PM

You know who also wants to run Big rollers....Carlos take notes...lol...

krue · 07-11-2007, 07:25 PM

Looks great! Lot of work goes into laying one out.

**N2TRUX** · 07-11-2007, 07:46 PM

Looking good buddy. Keep it going and you will have it on the ground before Goodguys...

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-11-2007, 08:16 PM

lOOKS DAMN FINE...

bagged74 · 07-11-2007, 11:14 PM

I put in a good 8 hrs on it today. After about 11tybillion little tacks ,I got the driver side completely finished and about 80% on the passenger side. Tomorrow I hope to finish the wheelwells and start on the notch cover.

I most definitely know why most people just use round tubs.....much much easier.

07-11-2007, 12:07 AM	#1
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: 72 2wd blazer build Oh I just spied the chevy dash in there. 55, 6, or 7?

07-11-2007, 12:12 AM	#2
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: 72 2wd blazer build No I didnt have to cut anything on the inside, but I will tell you that a 22x10 is a really tight fit. I actually might have to narrow the rearend slightly. When I measured for the wheels I was concerned with rubbing on the lip of the wheelwell, well I have clearance there( after some creative rolling) but it looks like with a tire on it it may rub the the quarterpanel where it rolls in at the top......only if I were t drive it at full dump.........would I ever do that?????? probably and thats a 55 dash, but not for long Last edited by bagged74; 07-11-2007 at 12:13 AM.

07-19-2007, 09:35 AM	#4
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: 72 2wd blazer build It will have a top, but not the stock one. Probably will be topless most of the time.

07-19-2007, 10:02 AM	#5
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: 72 2wd blazer build Note to self ~get my @ss in gear and start my 2WD Blazer before they are old news~ Nice work! Kevin LFD Inc.

07-11-2007, 12:20 AM	#6
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: 72 2wd blazer build Remove your wheel tub and then grind out the spot welds of the inner quarter panel in there and make it flat and then a small arch at the top so the tire will not rub on the inner "filler" of the quarter panel. Try that and see if it works for you.

07-11-2007, 12:34 AM	#8
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: 72 2wd blazer build The mock-up pics look awesome! For some reason this is the part of building these things that I like the most... once they're all done and shiny you can't see all of the cool, hard work that went into them (at least most people can't). BTW that dash is going to look GREAT in there! __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

07-11-2007, 12:39 AM	#9
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: 72 2wd blazer build Yup, looks like that is not going to work. Could you send the rear wheels back and go 5.5 on the backspacing?

07-11-2007, 12:47 AM	#11
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: 72 2wd blazer build Let me know what you have planned as I want to run 22x10's on all 3 of my projects.

07-11-2007, 12:55 AM	#12
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: 72 2wd blazer build I cant confiirm it till tomorrow, but Im almost positive that an earlier 6 lug housing is about 1"-1.5" narrower. I have one over at my dads shop. I will measure it tomorrow, if so I will buy new axles or redrill to 5x5 The easier solution would be to order the right backspacing from the get-go, but that would be way too easy for a guy like me. The 5" backspacing would actually work if my truck wasnt as low, it would be fine with a bolt-in notch.

07-11-2007, 01:01 AM	#13
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: 72 2wd blazer build If you do not mind post if that is true and I will just finish building the posi unit rear end for my blazer and throw it under my truck.

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07-11-2007, 02:41 PM	#18
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07-11-2007, 05:17 PM	#19
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: 72 2wd blazer build That would be trick but uhhhhhhhhhh, I don't think I would drive mine that far and in the blowing sand and all down the highways.

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07-11-2007, 07:22 PM	#21
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07-11-2007, 11:14 PM	#25
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: 72 2wd blazer build I put in a good 8 hrs on it today. After about 11tybillion little tacks ,I got the driver side completely finished and about 80% on the passenger side. Tomorrow I hope to finish the wheelwells and start on the notch cover. I most definitely know why most people just use round tubs.....much much easier. Last edited by bagged74; 07-11-2007 at 11:15 PM.

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