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watahyahknow · 02-06-2007, 08:35 AM

Man All This To Take A Dump In The Woods ..... You Could Just Walk Holding The Toiletpaper And Safe Mayor Buck On Building A Blazer For It

65-72 chevytoys · 02-06-2007, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

Man All This To Take A Dump In The Woods ..... You Could Just Walk Holding The Toiletpaper And Safe Mayor Buck On Building A Blazer For It

Yes but that just wouldnt be as much fun.

vtblazer · 02-06-2007, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

Man All This To Take A Dump In The Woods ..... You Could Just Walk Holding The Toiletpaper And Safe Mayor Buck On Building A Blazer For It

True enough but the fun meter would be right down on ZERO!!

Besides IMO, it's never about the destination it's all about how ya get there.

**special-K** · 02-06-2007, 10:09 AM

W/o toilet paper.

vtblazer · 02-27-2007, 07:24 AM

Yet another modification...

Installing a flush mount gas door, so now the K5 will be that much "skinnier"

Also finished the glove box.
Cut it down to allow fit & access to the TBI wiring but still have a little something left to hold small stuff but now it's only 5" deep.

watahyahknow · 02-27-2007, 12:32 PM

hope that when you would mount fenderflares you still be able to open the gasdoor

vtblazer · 02-27-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

hope that when you would mount fenderflares you still be able to open the gasdoor

Fill me in, where do you see the issue?

**jaros44sr** · 02-27-2007, 05:17 PM

Yeah on the skinnier, I saw some trees out there, at Raush, just waiting to rip your filler off. One even had a sign on it that said VT. haha

Dude it was awesome, 8" of packed ice. We didn't even leave a tire mark...

watahyahknow · 02-27-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Fill me in, where do you see the issue?

the door seems to be a bit near the wheelarch the door might interfere when you mount poliester flares .
its just an observation nut to put you down or anything

vtblazer · 02-27-2007, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

the door seems to be a bit near the wheelarch the door might interfere when you mount poliester flares .
its just an observation nut to put you down or anything

No, not put down at all, just trying to understand what your referring too.

The rear wheel arches will never get any kind of flare, don't need em there.

Even so, I think everything would clear.

Thanks for double checking though.

1969k10stepside · 02-27-2007, 07:16 PM

So kurt...when you gonna fill in the hole where the old gas tank filler neck was.When it comes time to paint the blazer?
Also,since its a F*** axle and F*** t case setup how do they mount on the frame?Stock crossmember moved back to accomodate the doubler t case or stock one in original position and another to support the set up farther back?..Sorry if thats posted a few pages back,didnt feel like reading all 5 pages

**special-K** · 02-27-2007, 08:25 PM

Bigger Blazer?All I see is a regular old Blazer with some big tarz.As far as rear flares go,I envision something in a tubular-type.

vtblazer · 02-28-2007, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

So kurt...when you gonna fill in the hole where the old gas tank filler neck was.When it comes time to paint the blazer?
Also,since its a F*** axle and F*** t case setup how do they mount on the frame?Stock crossmember moved back to accomodate the doubler t case or stock one in original position and another to support the set up farther back?..Sorry if thats posted a few pages back,didnt feel like reading all 5 pages

Read em some day when you have the time, quite the saga.
As most often happens, these trucks morph in interesting ways once the new owner takes over.

Semi correct on the gas filler neck hole, it will get fixed/finished when the flush door gets welded in and completed.
As far as paint goes...maybe next year.

It's a fairly normal 'doubler' installation with the only real difference being the drivers side drop.
The 79 era Ford axles pretty much bolt in.

Special-K, yeah it's just a regular old blazer with big tires.
It's my mall cruiser, didn't ya know?

**special-K** · 02-28-2007, 08:26 AM

Hey,I know better.You bought that 100% trail-ready didn`t you?

Well,other than a few bolt-ons.

Or,maybe I should shut up before I kill any chance of ever taking a ride in that creature.

vtblazer · 03-07-2007, 08:25 PM

End of the day with low light but here's a couple pics of the door install after welding and primer.

Old filler hole has been filled and primered also as you can see.

low'n slow · 03-07-2007, 11:43 PM

Looks good. What are the 4 holes in the upper corner for?

*FormerMember* · 03-10-2007, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by low'n slow

Looks good. What are the 4 holes in the upper corner for?

There was a Con-fer trail rack with gas cans and a spare tire mount bolted to it.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-12-2007, 05:19 PM

Looking good Kurt

vtblazer · 03-19-2007, 07:03 PM

Fuel cell landed on my porch today.

Next visit to the shop will make it whole again.
*install fuel cell & bash shield (skid plate)
*finish TBI wiring to fuel pump
*finish running fuel lines down drivers side
*dump the headers for the set of vette 2.5" rams horns I recently picked up
*rework exhaust for said manifolds
*install new set of plug wires w/looms (last set for awhile with any luck)
*remove rear overload springs and replace w/zero rates to recenter the axle 1" back and allow for better flex

meathead95 · 03-20-2007, 07:52 AM

is that from fuelcellguy

vtblazer · 03-20-2007, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by meathead95

is that from fuelcellguy

Yep, sure is.

Nice guy to deal with too.

This tank was kind of a custom fit but he had no problems or issue making exactly what I was hoping for as an end result.

I'll be recommending him to any & all looking for a quality fuel cell.

**Yukon Jack** · 03-20-2007, 10:02 AM

Tank looks great. He did the tank on my flatbed - very good to work with + he sent me pics as he built the tank.

Luba · 03-21-2007, 01:13 PM

Man that thing is awesome. How hard was it to mate the tranny to the transfer case(s)? I have a ford hp 60 just sitting in my pole barn and I may just swap that in there instead of me buying and building a chevy 60. How strong and how much do ford 205's cost compared to the chevy 205's? Will a ford 205 bolt right up to a turbo 350 or 400? I am just starting out on my 72 rebuild.

vtblazer · 03-25-2007, 05:55 PM

Got the fuel cell in/test fit.

It's super "low pro"

Only hangs 3" below the frame rails, compared to a factory tank that hang's 7.5".

Had to grind out a chunk of the upper frame rail so the filler spout would push up through but otherwise it was an easy install.

No pics but I also got my filler neck figured out.
I used the original tubing and cut it down/ground it to fit.

Luba, returned your pm.

**jaros44sr** · 03-25-2007, 06:37 PM

Nice setup, someday maybe I'll have one. Which crossmember did you have to cut? and how much?

Never mind reread the thread, answered in the text. J

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watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Man All This To Take A Dump In The Woods ..... You Could Just Walk Holding The Toiletpaper And Safe Mayor Buck On Building A Blazer For It __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

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02-27-2007, 07:24 AM	#105
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Yet another modification... Installing a flush mount gas door, so now the K5 will be that much "skinnier" Also finished the glove box. Cut it down to allow fit & access to the TBI wiring but still have a little something left to hold small stuff but now it's only 5" deep. Attached Images

02-27-2007, 12:32 PM	#106
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer hope that when you would mount fenderflares you still be able to open the gasdoor __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

02-27-2007, 05:17 PM	#108
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Yeah on the skinnier, I saw some trees out there, at Raush, just waiting to rip your filler off. One even had a sign on it that said VT. haha Dude it was awesome, 8" of packed ice. We didn't even leave a tire mark... __________________ 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

02-27-2007, 07:16 PM	#111
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer So kurt...when you gonna fill in the hole where the old gas tank filler neck was.When it comes time to paint the blazer? Also,since its a F* axle and F* t case setup how do they mount on the frame?Stock crossmember moved back to accomodate the doubler t case or stock one in original position and another to support the set up farther back?..Sorry if thats posted a few pages back,didnt feel like reading all 5 pages Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 02-27-2007 at 07:19 PM.

02-27-2007, 08:25 PM	#112
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Bigger Blazer?All I see is a regular old Blazer with some big tarz.As far as rear flares go,I envision something in a tubular-type. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-28-2007, 08:26 AM	#114
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Hey,I know better.You bought that 100% trail-ready didn`t you? Well,other than a few bolt-ons. Or,maybe I should shut up before I kill any chance of ever taking a ride in that creature. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-28-2007 at 08:29 AM.

03-07-2007, 08:25 PM	#115
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer End of the day with low light but here's a couple pics of the door install after welding and primer. Old filler hole has been filled and primered also as you can see. Attached Images

03-07-2007, 11:43 PM	#116
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Looks good. What are the 4 holes in the upper corner for?

03-12-2007, 05:19 PM	#118
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Looking good Kurt __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-19-2007, 07:03 PM	#119
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Fuel cell landed on my porch today. Next visit to the shop will make it whole again. install fuel cell & bash shield (skid plate) finish TBI wiring to fuel pump finish running fuel lines down drivers side dump the headers for the set of vette 2.5" rams horns I recently picked up rework exhaust for said manifolds install new set of plug wires w/looms (last set for awhile with any luck) *remove rear overload springs and replace w/zero rates to recenter the axle 1" back and allow for better flex Attached Images

03-20-2007, 07:52 AM	#120
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03-20-2007, 10:02 AM	#122
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Tank looks great. He did the tank on my flatbed - very good to work with + he sent me pics as he built the tank. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-21-2007, 01:13 PM	#123
Luba Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bay City, MI Posts: 128	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Man that thing is awesome. How hard was it to mate the tranny to the transfer case(s)? I have a ford hp 60 just sitting in my pole barn and I may just swap that in there instead of me buying and building a chevy 60. How strong and how much do ford 205's cost compared to the chevy 205's? Will a ford 205 bolt right up to a turbo 350 or 400? I am just starting out on my 72 rebuild.



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03-25-2007, 05:55 PM	#124
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Fuel Cell Test Fit Got the fuel cell in/test fit. It's super "low pro" Only hangs 3" below the frame rails, compared to a factory tank that hang's 7.5". Had to grind out a chunk of the upper frame rail so the filler spout would push up through but otherwise it was an easy install. No pics but I also got my filler neck figured out. I used the original tubing and cut it down/ground it to fit. Luba, returned your pm. Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 03-25-2007 at 05:56 PM.

03-25-2007, 06:37 PM	#125
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Nice setup, someday maybe I'll have one. Which crossmember did you have to cut? and how much? Never mind reread the thread, answered in the text. J __________________ 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 Last edited by jaros44sr; 03-25-2007 at 06:42 PM.

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