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MrBeast · 08-26-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sandking

Should be a pig on the low rpm, but good at highway speeds

Thanks again for looking out.

Just a thought but you could always throw a 203/205 doubler into the mix, and wind up with a truck that can do the low speed as well. Hell you could run 3.08 gears, then when you stuck it in 4 low on the 205, that would be like having a 5.97 geared rear end... And you would still have a lower gear than that with the doubler...

sandking · 08-26-2008, 10:40 PM

Thanks, but I dont have a use for that. This will probably see more higher speeds then anything else. And to top it off, I will rarely use the 4wd.

sandking · 09-21-2008, 10:44 PM

Thought I would bring this back. I have not done much the past month or so except for this weekend. Got the front and rear seats mocked up. The driver has a seat slider installed for the wifey

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Front stuff...

sandking · 09-21-2008, 10:47 PM

More front stuff...

sandking · 09-21-2008, 10:49 PM

...............and a few of the rear seat..........

hgs_notes · 09-22-2008, 09:54 PM

Is it normal to mount the seats to the cage? Seems like it would be more comfortable mounted to the cab floor so there is some cushion through the cab mounts. With htem bolted to the cage, and hence the frame, you'd feel every little bump and vibration. Or are there dampeners between the seats and cage?

sandking · 09-22-2008, 10:16 PM

I guess that is why the seats are called "Suspension Seats".......... Seriously, In offroad, you dont want anything but your suspension to flex, let alone rely on sheet metal to hold you in place. Even though the stock location is beefed up some, it will not hold up the high speed offroad abuse. By mounting the seats to the chassis/cage/frame, you gain a solid mount that will unlikely fail in the event of a barrel roll. Dont get me wrong, these are not those big comfy captain chairs like in the newer cars, because when you are haulin ass in the desert, you want your ass planted firm in the seat so you cant move. This is a typical mounting type for this type of application.

desertrat · 09-22-2008, 10:26 PM

Man you are doing a nice job! Can't wait to see it done.
Looks like you spend alot of time at desert races

sandking · 09-22-2008, 10:28 PM

Thanks!!

I do, just went to the Score Primm 300. And probably the Laughlin race in January.

desertrat · 09-22-2008, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandking

Thanks!!

I do, just went to the Score Primm 300. And probably the Laughlin race in January.

Cool, maybe I will see you at the races.

hgs_notes · 09-23-2008, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandking

I guess that is why the seats are called "Suspension Seats".......... Seriously, In offroad, you dont want anything but your suspension to flex, let alone rely on sheet metal to hold you in place. Even though the stock location is beefed up some, it will not hold up the high speed offroad abuse. By mounting the seats to the chassis/cage/frame, you gain a solid mount that will unlikely fail in the event of a barrel roll. Dont get me wrong, these are not those big comfy captain chairs like in the newer cars, because when you are haulin ass in the desert, you want your ass planted firm in the seat so you cant move. This is a typical mounting type for this type of application.

OK, That makes sense. Obviously not a lot of desert racing going on in my immediate area. Maybe we need a new class of off-road racing, something us midwestern guys could get into besides mudding. How about corn field races, or soy bean field racing. Plowed and un-plowed divisions.

On second thought, that would kinda suck. Mudding and wooded trails it is then.

skchevota · 09-24-2008, 01:45 AM

very nice work! Its moveing along faster than mine.

drbyrdman · 09-24-2008, 08:01 AM

how did you attach the cage to the frame??

sandking · 09-24-2008, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skchevota

very nice work! Its moveing along faster than mine.

Thanks.

Do you have a build goin on?

sandking · 09-24-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by drbyrdman

how did you attach the cage to the frame??

1/8" plate to the frame then the tube to the plate. It's not done yet, but you can see the route I am going here........

manimal · 10-23-2008, 04:30 PM

Very nice work. This is the same set up I was gonna do to my '75 C10. Still havent decided if I want front a-arms or convert to 4x4 w/radius arms. But I would like to build a prerunner(of sorts). Great work.
-Lance

skchevota · 10-23-2008, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sandking

Thanks.

Do you have a build goin on?

so I missed this one for the last month....
Yes, I do have a build going on, between the customer vehicals.
Mine is "project Rolling Thunder"
its been a while since I updated it, maby I will dothat tonight.
any update on yours?????

sandking · 10-23-2008, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manimal

Very nice work. This is the same set up I was gonna do to my '75 C10. Still havent decided if I want front a-arms or convert to 4x4 w/radius arms. But I would like to build a prerunner(of sorts). Great work.
-Lance

Thanks!! To be honest with you, if you dont really need or want the 4wd, the a-arms are a way better suspension for wide open desert. If this Blazer was purchased as a 2wd, it would have center mounted a-arms without a question.

sandking · 10-23-2008, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skchevota

so I missed this one for the last month....
Yes, I do have a build going on, between the customer vehicals.
Mine is "project Rolling Thunder"
its been a while since I updated it, maby I will dothat tonight.
any update on yours?????

Not much done since these last few pics. I might get some things done this weekend. I have new fenderwells and patch panels for the bed area. In the pics, you can see the rusted areas by the rear fenders. Then I need to fab all of the harness mounts and finish the seat stuff.

MrBeast · 10-24-2008, 08:56 AM

Man she is looking good, what bender are you using?

sandking · 10-24-2008, 11:56 AM

Thanks!! I built my own "Got Trikes" bender that uses Pro Tools dies.

fun in dirt · 11-20-2008, 06:31 PM

I'm bored at work & thought I would check on your build...so how's it going???

sandking · 11-21-2008, 10:57 PM

It is moving slow. Got the rust cut out of the rear inner fender area and got the new fender wells mocked in place. Thats about it for the next few weeks. I will update when I get more done.

*anti bling* · 12-10-2008, 01:35 PM

epic ride! very nice fabrication. please update when more work is done. I'm very interested.

NEVERENOUGH · 12-14-2008, 10:55 AM

Hey Sandking very nice build. I remember when you were selling your sand truck and starting this. I can't wait to see it a full roller going to be sikk for sure.

08-26-2008, 10:40 PM	#102
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Thanks, but I dont have a use for that. This will probably see more higher speeds then anything else. And to top it off, I will rarely use the 4wd. __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE Last edited by sandking; 08-26-2008 at 10:41 PM.

09-21-2008, 10:44 PM	#103
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Thought I would bring this back. I have not done much the past month or so except for this weekend. Got the front and rear seats mocked up. The driver has a seat slider installed for the wifey ................ Front stuff... Attached Images __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

09-21-2008, 10:47 PM	#104
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build More front stuff... Attached Images __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

09-21-2008, 10:49 PM	#105
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build ...............and a few of the rear seat.......... Attached Images __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

09-22-2008, 09:54 PM	#106
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09-22-2008, 10:16 PM	#107
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build I guess that is why the seats are called "Suspension Seats".......... Seriously, In offroad, you dont want anything but your suspension to flex, let alone rely on sheet metal to hold you in place. Even though the stock location is beefed up some, it will not hold up the high speed offroad abuse. By mounting the seats to the chassis/cage/frame, you gain a solid mount that will unlikely fail in the event of a barrel roll. Dont get me wrong, these are not those big comfy captain chairs like in the newer cars, because when you are haulin ass in the desert, you want your ass planted firm in the seat so you cant move. This is a typical mounting type for this type of application. __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE Last edited by sandking; 09-22-2008 at 10:16 PM.

09-22-2008, 10:26 PM	#108
desertrat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 1,079	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Man you are doing a nice job! Can't wait to see it done. Looks like you spend alot of time at desert races

09-22-2008, 10:28 PM	#109
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Thanks!! I do, just went to the Score Primm 300. And probably the Laughlin race in January. __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE Last edited by sandking; 09-22-2008 at 10:29 PM.

09-24-2008, 01:45 AM	#112
skchevota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Evans, Colorado Posts: 530	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build very nice work! Its moveing along faster than mine.

09-24-2008, 08:01 AM	#113
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build how did you attach the cage to the frame??

10-23-2008, 04:30 PM	#116
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Very nice work. This is the same set up I was gonna do to my '75 C10. Still havent decided if I want front a-arms or convert to 4x4 w/radius arms. But I would like to build a prerunner(of sorts). Great work. -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

10-24-2008, 08:56 AM	#120
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Man she is looking good, what bender are you using? __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

10-24-2008, 11:56 AM	#121
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Thanks!! I built my own "Got Trikes" bender that uses Pro Tools dies. __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

11-20-2008, 06:31 PM	#122
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11-21-2008, 10:57 PM	#123
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build It is moving slow. Got the rust cut out of the rear inner fender area and got the new fender wells mocked in place. Thats about it for the next few weeks. I will update when I get more done. __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE



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12-10-2008, 01:35 PM	#124
anti bling Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: las vegas nevada Posts: 7	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build epic ride! very nice fabrication. please update when more work is done. I'm very interested.

12-14-2008, 10:55 AM	#125
NEVERENOUGH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chino Valley Az Posts: 210	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Hey Sandking very nice build. I remember when you were selling your sand truck and starting this. I can't wait to see it a full roller going to be sikk for sure.

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