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09-18-2016, 10:03 PM | #76 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Some photos of the truck outside the house.
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09-18-2016, 10:08 PM | #77 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Finished air intake system.
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09-18-2016, 10:14 PM | #78 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Photo session.
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09-19-2016, 01:21 AM | #79 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Such a nice truck. I like the brace you used on the intake--clean!
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09-19-2016, 07:39 PM | #80 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
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09-19-2016, 10:40 PM | #81 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Thanks. Intake is a modified Spectre kit. I cut the brace off another location on the tube, had it welded at the new location and had the tubes re-polished. Tried to keep it as simple as possible.
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09-19-2016, 10:46 PM | #82 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
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Had to wallow out the holes on the front of the frame a little but other than that it lined up pretty good. Both bumpers are replacement Premium Chrome Bumpers from LMC. |
11-24-2016, 02:32 AM | #83 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Testing and modifying engine covers, changed A/C compressor bracket and installing overflow canister.
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11-24-2016, 02:39 AM | #84 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Modifying spare tire holder and paint underside of hood.
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11-24-2016, 02:47 AM | #85 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Finish fiberglass work and paint hatch black.
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11-24-2016, 02:50 AM | #86 |
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Change outside hatch color to white.
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11-24-2016, 02:55 AM | #87 |
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Color sand and buff.
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11-24-2016, 02:58 AM | #88 |
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Finished color sand and buffing, heading back to San Antonio.
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11-24-2016, 03:04 AM | #89 |
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Install parts and rear chrome.
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11-24-2016, 09:17 AM | #90 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Just ran across your conversion. That is quite an impressive transformation and timeline. Just Awsome !
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11-24-2016, 11:12 AM | #91 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Looking good! Why the need to knock the nubs off the tire rack?
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11-24-2016, 03:15 PM | #92 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
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I modified the spare tire holder to fit the larger 275 60 15 tire. The bumps would push into the tread before the modification. |
11-24-2016, 04:34 PM | #93 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
very thourough what harness are you running that allows the bulk of the harness to run behind the engine and placing of pcm under the seat??? very niCE.
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11-24-2016, 07:39 PM | #94 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
I've never heard of a "Vortec Max" ! Which trucks used this engine ? Might be a US only available option.
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11-24-2016, 08:00 PM | #95 |
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I saw an LS Swap here in San Antonio with the Vortec Max covers and i knew that was the direction I wanted to go. It looks like the Vortec Max was an option on the chevy silverado's. I am working on a new set of covers. Attached is a sneak peak. |
11-24-2016, 08:55 PM | #96 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
Cool!! I have never seen the side covers that go over the coil packs. Looks good.
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11-25-2016, 12:33 AM | #97 |
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Purchased the first set of covers (Post #83) from GM Parts Outlet
12597908 20.75 Drivers Side Cover 12598332 39.46 Center Cover 12574573 35.31 Passenger Side Cover 95.52 Plus Shipping |
11-25-2016, 12:48 AM | #98 |
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There are a few companies that fabricate LS Swap harnesses. I used Speartech because a friend purchased his harness from them and he was happy with the product. Once I spoke to Speartech on the phone I felt they understood the modifications I wanted and the price was about the same as everyone else. I had the MAP sensor exit the harness on the drivers side, had the harness made 6' longer to reach under the drivers seat, and had Speartech wire in a 3 wire oil sending unit to be compatible with the Dakota Digital Guages (2002 stock is 1 wire). The 2002 computer does not sent the correct signal for the 3 wire oil sending unit so that modification did not work. I ended up not plugging in the oil sending unit connector and used the Dakota Digital oil sending unit wire harness that was provided with the instrument cluster. |
11-26-2016, 12:46 AM | #99 |
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Inner fenders painted and final engine covers installed.
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11-26-2016, 08:39 AM | #100 |
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Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.
A work of art. Looks like first rate craftsmanship. Just beautiful. Quite the accomplishment in such a short time. Your hard work certainly paid off. Just WOW! :-)
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