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warbucket · 05-02-2014, 05:37 PM

I got it running and tuned up, (click pic above) I have my old exhaust on it know just so I could run it. Also got the top and hatch installed. I removed the spring pads and shock mounts on the 14 bolt so I can set the pinion angle and new shock mounts. I want to throw the seats in and a spare tire before I weld the spring pads, Ounce the rear is done I can bleed the brakes and take it for a test ride.

rckymtnhi · 05-02-2014, 08:17 PM

Very nice!! Did you have the roll cage custom made?

tjsblazer · 05-02-2014, 09:42 PM

Lookin really nice. I read you moved the engine x-member forward for the tranny swap. How much did you move it? Any clearance issues to the front differential with just the 2.5" lift?

warbucket · 05-02-2014, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rckymtnhi

Very nice!! Did you have the roll cage custom made?

I found it on cragslist, someone did a good jop bending the pipe.

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Originally Posted by tjsblazer

Lookin really nice. I read you moved the engine x-member forward for the tranny swap. How much did you move it? Any clearance issues to the front differential with just the 2.5" lift?

I moved it forward 2" and back about 3/4". I used a spacer/adapter between the trans and transfer case, and my factory driveshaft's still fit. Even with a D60 I have plenty or clearance between the diff and engine support.

dujobu · 05-03-2014, 08:45 AM

You're beating me John!! It looks awesome! We're doing some final work on mine this morning and should be starting her up this week. We will be cruisin together soon!

**72gmguy** · 05-11-2014, 10:02 AM

Gonna be ready just in time for summer! Nice timing.

**richard2717** · 05-11-2014, 10:56 AM

Looking real nice John! Will the visors come down with the roll bar there?

Richard

warbucket · 05-11-2014, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by richard2717

Looking real nice John! Will the visors come down with the roll bar there?

Richard

Good eye Richard, the only way to get them down is to slide them off the rod and spin them down.

warbucket · 05-23-2014, 10:50 PM

Today was the day, I drove my Blazer into the garage three years ago and drove it out today. I think it was happy to sit in the sun. I still need to work on the steering but I was able to drive it up and down the driveway. I still have lots to do but I can see the light.

warbucket · 05-23-2014, 10:57 PM

couple more

dujobu · 05-23-2014, 11:07 PM

She's beautiful John. Very nice work. Can't wait to see her in person.

**jaros44sr** · 05-23-2014, 11:18 PM

Congrats John, wonderful work. Hows it feel to drive.....what wheels are you thinking?

warbucket · 05-23-2014, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Congrats John, wonderful work. Hows it feel to drive.....what wheels are you thinking?

thanks guys, I have 16.5 x 9.75 steelies but they may be too wide so now I may go with some old school 8.25 wide aluminum slots with 33x12.5.

**jaros44sr** · 05-24-2014, 12:04 AM

My fav.,alum. slots, got a set for mine.....

**richard2717** · 05-24-2014, 08:39 AM

Sure is PURRRDDYY!!!!

I see you haul Jeeps lol

tjsblazer · 05-25-2014, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by warbucket

I moved it forward 2" and back about 3/4". I used a spacer/adapter between the trans and transfer case, and my factory driveshaft's still fit. Even with a D60 I have plenty or clearance between the diff and engine support.

Can you clarify for me. The engine cross member moved ahead 2"and back 3/4"so a total of 1.25" forward ? Or am I misunderstanding.

warbucket · 05-25-2014, 11:51 PM

Sure, I moved the Engine cross member forward 2" to the existing holes on top of the driver side frame rail and the transfer case cross member was mover back about 3/4".

tjsblazer · 05-26-2014, 02:09 AM

Thanks for the update. Who did you get your fuel and brake line sets from? What was the fit like?

warbucket · 05-26-2014, 05:12 PM

Inline tube, very nice fit with only minor tweaking.

warbucket · 06-04-2014, 08:44 PM

OOh! Bling..

mud.man.rj · 06-04-2014, 11:31 PM

Nice bling, how tall are the skins.

warbucket · 06-06-2014, 09:25 PM

They are 33x12.50x16.5.

mud.man.rj · 06-07-2014, 12:13 AM

Nice to see slots come back, had them on a few rides years ago and starting to see a few again now.

warbucket · 06-15-2014, 10:58 PM

Got my tires and wheels mounted.

mud.man.rj · 06-15-2014, 11:23 PM

Truck looks great, nice choice again on the tire/wheel combo. Just noticed the top is different than most Blazers, how come it has bars on it. Is it an optional top. Looks interesting.

05-02-2014, 05:37 PM	#151
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: New member with barn find I got it running and tuned up, (click pic above) I have my old exhaust on it know just so I could run it. Also got the top and hatch installed. I removed the spring pads and shock mounts on the 14 bolt so I can set the pinion angle and new shock mounts. I want to throw the seats in and a spare tire before I weld the spring pads, Ounce the rear is done I can bleed the brakes and take it for a test ride. __________________ 72 CST 4x4 Blazer, 1 ton 70 SS Chevelle, L78, 396 Everytime someone calls your Blazer a Bronco, God kills a kitten.

05-02-2014, 08:17 PM	#152
rckymtnhi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Errol, NH Posts: 14	Re: New member with barn find Very nice!! Did you have the roll cage custom made?

05-02-2014, 09:42 PM	#153
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,520	Re: New member with barn find Lookin really nice. I read you moved the engine x-member forward for the tranny swap. How much did you move it? Any clearance issues to the front differential with just the 2.5" lift? __________________ Jeff. '72 Blazer K5 "Camshaft opinions are like belly buttons; everyone has one and no two are alike" My Blazer Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626752 My Engine Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637336

05-03-2014, 08:45 AM	#155
dujobu Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 639	Re: New member with barn find You're beating me John!! It looks awesome! We're doing some final work on mine this morning and should be starting her up this week. We will be cruisin together soon!

05-11-2014, 10:02 AM	#156
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 821	Re: New member with barn find Gonna be ready just in time for summer! Nice timing. __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii

05-11-2014, 10:56 AM	#157
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,097	Re: New member with barn find Looking real nice John! Will the visors come down with the roll bar there? Richard __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

05-23-2014, 10:50 PM	#159
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: New member with barn find Today was the day, I drove my Blazer into the garage three years ago and drove it out today. I think it was happy to sit in the sun. I still need to work on the steering but I was able to drive it up and down the driveway. I still have lots to do but I can see the light. __________________ 72 CST 4x4 Blazer, 1 ton 70 SS Chevelle, L78, 396 Everytime someone calls your Blazer a Bronco, God kills a kitten.

05-23-2014, 10:57 PM	#160
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: New member with barn find couple more __________________ 72 CST 4x4 Blazer, 1 ton 70 SS Chevelle, L78, 396 Everytime someone calls your Blazer a Bronco, God kills a kitten.

05-23-2014, 11:07 PM	#161
dujobu Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 639	Re: New member with barn find She's beautiful John. Very nice work. Can't wait to see her in person.

05-23-2014, 11:18 PM	#162
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: New member with barn find Congrats John, wonderful work. Hows it feel to drive.....what wheels are you thinking? __________________ 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

05-24-2014, 12:04 AM	#164
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: New member with barn find My fav.,alum. slots, got a set for mine..... __________________ 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

05-24-2014, 08:39 AM	#165
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,097	Re: New member with barn find Sure is PURRRDDYY!!!! I see you haul Jeeps lol __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

05-25-2014, 11:51 PM	#167
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: New member with barn find Sure, I moved the Engine cross member forward 2" to the existing holes on top of the driver side frame rail and the transfer case cross member was mover back about 3/4". __________________ 72 CST 4x4 Blazer, 1 ton 70 SS Chevelle, L78, 396 Everytime someone calls your Blazer a Bronco, God kills a kitten.

05-26-2014, 02:09 AM	#168
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,520	Re: New member with barn find Thanks for the update. Who did you get your fuel and brake line sets from? What was the fit like? __________________ Jeff. '72 Blazer K5 "Camshaft opinions are like belly buttons; everyone has one and no two are alike" My Blazer Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626752 My Engine Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637336

05-26-2014, 05:12 PM	#169
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: New member with barn find Inline tube, very nice fit with only minor tweaking. __________________ 72 CST 4x4 Blazer, 1 ton 70 SS Chevelle, L78, 396 Everytime someone calls your Blazer a Bronco, God kills a kitten.



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06-04-2014, 08:44 PM	#170
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: New member with barn find OOh! Bling.. __________________ 72 CST 4x4 Blazer, 1 ton 70 SS Chevelle, L78, 396 Everytime someone calls your Blazer a Bronco, God kills a kitten.

06-04-2014, 11:31 PM	#171
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: New member with barn find Nice bling, how tall are the skins. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

06-06-2014, 09:25 PM	#172
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: New member with barn find They are 33x12.50x16.5. __________________ 72 CST 4x4 Blazer, 1 ton 70 SS Chevelle, L78, 396 Everytime someone calls your Blazer a Bronco, God kills a kitten.

06-07-2014, 12:13 AM	#173
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: New member with barn find Nice to see slots come back, had them on a few rides years ago and starting to see a few again now. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

06-15-2014, 10:58 PM	#174
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: New member with barn find Got my tires and wheels mounted. __________________ 72 CST 4x4 Blazer, 1 ton 70 SS Chevelle, L78, 396 Everytime someone calls your Blazer a Bronco, God kills a kitten.

06-15-2014, 11:23 PM	#175
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: New member with barn find Truck looks great, nice choice again on the tire/wheel combo. Just noticed the top is different than most Blazers, how come it has bars on it. Is it an optional top. Looks interesting. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

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