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**jaros44sr** · 10-29-2009, 09:16 PM

Sorry, lost track of your build, but now I can follow along again...guess I got wrapped up in my own!

Really nice work, combination of LS2, tranny, and those wheels are killer! Should be a great look when done. I'm subscribed

Dam PO's, what are they thinking, patches over rust!

b4psi · 11-06-2009, 12:09 AM

Nice lookin work. Did you know porterbuilt makes a rear clip for these trucks?

*1sik52* · 11-06-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by b4psi

Nice lookin work. Did you know porterbuilt makes a rear clip for these trucks?

Blazer frame is different than the truck frame

OARNGESI · 11-07-2009, 06:45 AM

Not sure but dont you have to raise the motor in a converted 4x4 did they make you taller motor mounts for your dropmember

*1sik52* · 11-07-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Not sure but dont you have to raise the motor in a converted 4x4 did they make you taller motor mounts for your dropmember

No, usually when converting a 4wd frame to a 2wd you move the engine forward. The dropmember puts the engine in the correct position.

*1sik52* · 11-18-2009, 10:06 PM

Got some more work done to the driver side floor pan today and also picked up some new bed sides to cut down and replace the old ones.

mcbassin · 11-18-2009, 10:30 PM

Your metal work looks great! Nice score on the bed sides! Keep it up.

**Nobby** · 11-18-2009, 11:18 PM

Man now that brings back memories.Looking good!!

Rokcrln · 11-18-2009, 11:46 PM

You are doing a fantastic job on this build, keep it up.

Kevin
LFD inc.

VA72C10 · 11-19-2009, 03:04 AM

with everyone...keep up the good work and progress!

*1sik52* · 11-19-2009, 09:39 AM

Thanks everyone for the comments. Once I get rid of the rust and get to start doing my custom mods then I will feel like I am getting somewhere!

67_ShortFleet · 11-19-2009, 09:58 PM

Nice work! I having similar fun with a 67 sb. Could post a picture of the boyds? Do you know what style they are also?

*1sik52* · 11-19-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by matt schlicht

Nice work! I having similar fun with a 67 sb. Could post a picture of the boyds? Do you know what style they are also?

They are sold.

*1sik52* · 12-09-2009, 08:53 PM

Now that the floor is finished I jumped on the firewall today.

mcbassin · 12-09-2009, 09:11 PM

great progress on the firewall! It looks very similar to what I am doing on our 69.

**Palf70Step** · 12-09-2009, 10:12 PM

Nice work Greg!

VA72C10 · 12-09-2009, 10:24 PM

Looking good!

*1sik52* · 12-09-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

great progress on the firewall! It looks very similar to what I am doing on our 69.

Thanks, I got a couple tricks up my sleeve that will make it totally different than any other firewall out there. Will have pics of what I am talking about here in a couple of days.

PHAT TONY · 12-10-2009, 02:30 AM

Looking good, I guess being a previous 4x4 helps with rear tire clearance, no? The frame is narrower above the diff. What color shall it be?

*1sik52* · 12-10-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

Looking good, I guess being a previous 4x4 helps with rear tire clearance, no? The frame is narrower above the diff. What color shall it be?

I wish it did. But going with 22x12 I have to narrow the rear 3 1/2 - 4 inches on each side.

PHAT TONY · 12-11-2009, 12:40 AM

You need to narrow the frame 4" on each side? Must be alot of backspace in those rims! Worked on mine a little lately, need to update my build thread. Keep goin man!!

idonutn0 · 12-11-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 1sik52

Now that the floor is finished I jumped on the firewall today.

I have a quick welding question for you.
How are you filling in those huge gaps without burning through the metal? Are you using copper behind it to catch the weld?? Im having issues with burn-through and getting good penetration and could use some advice.
Please keep up the good work, This is a very inspiring project.

Thanks for you time.

*1sik52* · 12-11-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

You need to narrow the frame 4" on each side? Must be alot of backspace in those rims! Worked on mine a little lately, need to update my build thread. Keep goin man!!

No, Not the frame. Im narrowing the rearend. There is plenty of room with the frame.

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Originally Posted by idonutn0

I have a quick welding question for you.
How are you filling in those huge gaps without burning through the metal? Are you using copper behind it to catch the weld?? Im having issues with burn-through and getting good penetration and could use some advice.
Please keep up the good work, This is a very inspiring project.

Thanks for you time.

Im not sure what huge gaps you are referring to. The metal is closer than you think. Im not using anything behind the welds. Sounds like maybe you need to turn the heat down on your welder some.

**67cheby** · 12-11-2009, 11:27 AM

looking killer those wheels are sweet, i want some billet wheels bad !!but i guess mine will work for a while i want to get it painted then i will worry about switching wheels!! it amazing how much more expensive the billet ones are

*1sik52* · 12-12-2009, 10:03 PM

Ran out of gas on my welder so couldnt finish it up but you can get the idea of what I am doing. I am making the drivers side of the firewall match the passenger side by shaving the area where the wiring harness, emerg brake, etc.... used to be. When I get more gas monday I will finish it up and get more pics

10-29-2009, 09:16 PM	#101
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: Project Blaz-Air Sorry, lost track of your build, but now I can follow along again...guess I got wrapped up in my own! Really nice work, combination of LS2, tranny, and those wheels are killer! Should be a great look when done. I'm subscribed Dam PO's, what are they thinking, patches over rust! __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

11-06-2009, 12:09 AM	#102
b4psi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brandon, Florida Posts: 4	Re: Project Blaz-Air Nice lookin work. Did you know porterbuilt makes a rear clip for these trucks? Attached Images Last edited by b4psi; 11-06-2009 at 01:24 PM.

11-07-2009, 06:45 AM	#104
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Project Blaz-Air Not sure but dont you have to raise the motor in a converted 4x4 did they make you taller motor mounts for your dropmember __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

11-18-2009, 10:06 PM	#106
1sik52 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gulfport, Ms Posts: 833	Re: Project Blaz-Air Got some more work done to the driver side floor pan today and also picked up some new bed sides to cut down and replace the old ones.

11-18-2009, 10:30 PM	#107
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project Blaz-Air Your metal work looks great! Nice score on the bed sides! Keep it up. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-18-2009, 11:18 PM	#108
Nobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St. Amant Louisiana Posts: 840	Re: Project Blaz-Air Man now that brings back memories.Looking good!!

11-18-2009, 11:46 PM	#109
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Blaz-Air You are doing a fantastic job on this build, keep it up. Kevin LFD inc.

11-19-2009, 03:04 AM	#110
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project Blaz-Air with everyone...keep up the good work and progress! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-19-2009, 09:39 AM	#111
1sik52 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gulfport, Ms Posts: 833	Re: Project Blaz-Air Thanks everyone for the comments. Once I get rid of the rust and get to start doing my custom mods then I will feel like I am getting somewhere!

11-19-2009, 09:58 PM	#112
67_ShortFleet Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 423	Re: Project Blaz-Air Nice work! I having similar fun with a 67 sb. Could post a picture of the boyds? Do you know what style they are also?

12-09-2009, 08:53 PM	#114
1sik52 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gulfport, Ms Posts: 833	Re: Project Blaz-Air Now that the floor is finished I jumped on the firewall today.

12-09-2009, 09:11 PM	#115
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project Blaz-Air great progress on the firewall! It looks very similar to what I am doing on our 69. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-09-2009, 10:12 PM	#116
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,221	Re: Project Blaz-Air Nice work Greg! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-09-2009, 10:24 PM	#117
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project Blaz-Air Looking good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-10-2009, 02:30 AM	#119
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Project Blaz-Air Looking good, I guess being a previous 4x4 helps with rear tire clearance, no? The frame is narrower above the diff. What color shall it be? __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664



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12-11-2009, 12:40 AM	#121
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Project Blaz-Air You need to narrow the frame 4" on each side? Must be alot of backspace in those rims! Worked on mine a little lately, need to update my build thread. Keep goin man!! __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

12-11-2009, 11:27 AM	#124
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project Blaz-Air looking killer those wheels are sweet, i want some billet wheels bad !!but i guess mine will work for a while i want to get it painted then i will worry about switching wheels!! it amazing how much more expensive the billet ones are __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-12-2009, 10:03 PM	#125
1sik52 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gulfport, Ms Posts: 833	Re: Project Blaz-Air Ran out of gas on my welder so couldnt finish it up but you can get the idea of what I am doing. I am making the drivers side of the firewall match the passenger side by shaving the area where the wiring harness, emerg brake, etc.... used to be. When I get more gas monday I will finish it up and get more pics

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