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13lazer · 12-08-2005, 06:20 PM

i have one that was left under a carport for 20 years in orange county california. i have never seen an unrestored blazer with less rust. mine is a 1970 complete with the 6 lug drums in the front. im repairing her slowly, eventually it will be a complete frame off restoration. im installing a new 700r4 transmission i just built this weekend to save my 385 sbc that im running now. heres some pics

krue · 12-08-2005, 06:58 PM

Welcome Blazer (creative btw) Post a "I'm new here post" so everyone will welcome you to the board.

chevy72402 · 12-09-2005, 12:55 AM

well I am about to acquire my dad's 72 blazer 2wd tilt, tach, a/c. we'll see. it has been in a body shop for the last 7 years because my dad paid up front and the guy screwed him over. now he doesn't want to spend the money on it.

krue · 12-09-2005, 01:18 AM

Post some pics of it when you get a chance. Sounds like the dream truck for the 2wd guys.

What are your plans for it?

chevy72402 · 12-09-2005, 08:32 AM

it's in primer now with no windshield and all the trim off of it... sitting in a barn.

sviray · 12-09-2005, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle4381

here ya go I figured out I had to resize my pics

What size tires and rims do you got on your ride? I looking around for some rims for mine.

kyle4381 · 12-13-2005, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sviray

What size tires and rims do you got on your ride? I looking around for some rims for mine.

The rims are 20x8 all the way around I just put a bigger tire in the rear..I am not sure on the backspacing, I narrowed the rear end.

bagged74 · 12-13-2005, 11:15 PM

I was just curious why you did the 6 lug conversion? did you use a late model rearend with disc brakes or something?

sviray · 12-13-2005, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle4381

The rims are 20x8 all the way around I just put a bigger tire in the rear..I am not sure on the backspacing, I narrowed the rear end.

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kyle4381 · 12-14-2005, 09:27 PM

Yeahhttp://www.porterbuiltstreetrods.com narrowed the rearend out of a 2001 Chevrolet truck so it has the disc brakes and 3:73 posi..I think there are more rim choices with 6 lug since all the new gm trucks are 6 lug....

*bisquik65* · 01-18-2006, 10:22 AM

I started a good thread here didn't I ?

Post with pics so all can see them 2wd's

Marken Perf · 02-05-2006, 08:53 PM

I got a 72 2wd. Gunna start on the air ride maybe next week.

chevy_fatman · 02-06-2006, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Marken Perf

I got a 72 2wd. Gunna start on the air ride maybe next week.

Where's your pic?

loblazer · 02-14-2006, 01:46 PM

I have a 1980.
Doug

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-14-2006, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 13lazer

mine is a 1970 complete with the 6 lug drums in the front

Save every OE part you remove, a complete 70 is the rarest of 2wd's

13lazer · 02-19-2006, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Save every OE part you remove, a complete 70 is the rarest of 2wd's

thats always been my plan. mine was a 250 cu inch l6/3 on the tree. i cant seem to locate that combo near los angeles to reinstall it. I know near every truck that was a three speed/ straight 6 has been converted to a small block/ auto trans. Everyone i knew in high school had an old l6 in the back of the garage. when i do find them i already have all the parts i need to make the engine compartment look like it did at the dealership in 1970. im looking forward to popping the hood at the pomona swap meet with my truck set up like that, i've never seen one.
i will store my original front parts, i just got her going with front 6 lug disc brakes, and a 700r4 i just got the bugs out of last night. my daily driver is back

SLIMJIM · 02-23-2006, 09:28 PM

Here’s my ’70. I took a bunch of photos with a friends crappy camera. Most are toast but a few made the cut. I will hopefully be getting a digital camera this weekend, so better pics are underway…….The sock is wrapped around the swing out’s top bracket to keep it from poking a hole in the car cover….redneck style…..

SLIMJIM · 02-23-2006, 09:36 PM

Another......

hotrodhomi · 02-23-2006, 10:58 PM

what are your plans for it?

SLIMJIM · 02-24-2006, 09:57 AM

Hotrodhomi,

It is an all original v-8 model, so I will be fixing it up bone stock, except for the motor/tranny. It came with a 307/3 on the tree, but will be converted to a 350/350 combo. I want to go with overdrive, but I decided for the time being not to. The custom look is fine, but I prefer stock vehicles. And I have yet to see an all original '70 2 wheeler, let alone one with a dealer installed swing out rear tire carrier and black top. It will be great to see it when it is done.........

SLIMJIM

13lazer · 02-24-2006, 10:35 AM

awesome, like i already posted customizing should be left to crappy trucks like s-10's or nissans. i don't think an original stock blazer can be improved.

nice truck slimjim, good luck with your restoration.

SLIMJIM · 02-24-2006, 07:22 PM

Thanks 13lazer. Good luck with yours as well.

SLIMJIM

rigon4 · 03-07-2006, 03:32 PM

hi this is my first post and i have a 1971 2wd blazer. in the resto stage

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-07-2006, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rigon4

hi this is my first post and i have a 1971 2wd blazer. in the resto stage

from west TN

Where's your pic's?

13lazer · 03-09-2006, 07:28 PM

welcome, you found the spot. i agree with luv2xlr8, pictures?
these are great trucks.
13lazer

12-08-2005, 06:20 PM	#176
13lazer 13lazers' blazers Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Pedro, CA Posts: 152	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? i have one that was left under a carport for 20 years in orange county california. i have never seen an unrestored blazer with less rust. mine is a 1970 complete with the 6 lug drums in the front. im repairing her slowly, eventually it will be a complete frame off restoration. im installing a new 700r4 transmission i just built this weekend to save my 385 sbc that im running now. heres some pics Attached Images

12-08-2005, 06:58 PM	#177
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? Welcome Blazer (creative btw) Post a "I'm new here post" so everyone will welcome you to the board. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-09-2005, 12:55 AM	#178
chevy72402 FARMER/RANCHER Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: SD Posts: 597	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? well I am about to acquire my dad's 72 blazer 2wd tilt, tach, a/c. we'll see. it has been in a body shop for the last 7 years because my dad paid up front and the guy screwed him over. now he doesn't want to spend the money on it. __________________ 1972 chevy super, long box, 402 big block (2,000 miles on rebuild) 2wd tach, tilt, tool box on bedside, a/c, sliding rear window, orange and white. 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd, tach, tilt, a/c, my first engine overhauling experience, Orange, with white top 2006 Gmc Sierra, XM, Z-71, dark blue, onstar, leather, rear entertainment (audio only) heated seats, (the wife loves that feature) upgraded tires immediately after purchase to Goodyear Wrangler AT/S (hate those rock throwers that come from the factory) BWC

12-09-2005, 01:18 AM	#179
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? Post some pics of it when you get a chance. Sounds like the dream truck for the 2wd guys. What are your plans for it? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-09-2005, 08:32 AM	#180
chevy72402 FARMER/RANCHER Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: SD Posts: 597	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? it's in primer now with no windshield and all the trim off of it... sitting in a barn. __________________ 1972 chevy super, long box, 402 big block (2,000 miles on rebuild) 2wd tach, tilt, tool box on bedside, a/c, sliding rear window, orange and white. 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd, tach, tilt, a/c, my first engine overhauling experience, Orange, with white top 2006 Gmc Sierra, XM, Z-71, dark blue, onstar, leather, rear entertainment (audio only) heated seats, (the wife loves that feature) upgraded tires immediately after purchase to Goodyear Wrangler AT/S (hate those rock throwers that come from the factory) BWC

12-13-2005, 11:15 PM	#183
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? I was just curious why you did the 6 lug conversion? did you use a late model rearend with disc brakes or something?

12-14-2005, 09:27 PM	#185
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? Yeahhttp://www.porterbuiltstreetrods.com narrowed the rearend out of a 2001 Chevrolet truck so it has the disc brakes and 3:73 posi..I think there are more rim choices with 6 lug since all the new gm trucks are 6 lug....

01-18-2006, 10:22 AM	#186
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? I started a good thread here didn't I ? Post with pics so all can see them 2wd's

02-05-2006, 08:53 PM	#187
Marken Perf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 38	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? I got a 72 2wd. Gunna start on the air ride maybe next week. Attached Images Last edited by Marken Perf; 02-07-2006 at 07:01 PM.

02-14-2006, 01:46 PM	#189
loblazer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fergus, Ontario Posts: 481	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? I have a 1980. Doug

02-23-2006, 09:28 PM	#192
SLIMJIM Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 285	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? Here’s my ’70. I took a bunch of photos with a friends crappy camera. Most are toast but a few made the cut. I will hopefully be getting a digital camera this weekend, so better pics are underway…….The sock is wrapped around the swing out’s top bracket to keep it from poking a hole in the car cover….redneck style….. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Blazer 2 wheel drive - SOLD

02-23-2006, 09:36 PM	#193
SLIMJIM Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 285	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? Another...... Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Blazer 2 wheel drive - SOLD

02-23-2006, 10:58 PM	#194
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? what are your plans for it? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

02-24-2006, 09:57 AM	#195
SLIMJIM Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 285	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? Hotrodhomi, It is an all original v-8 model, so I will be fixing it up bone stock, except for the motor/tranny. It came with a 307/3 on the tree, but will be converted to a 350/350 combo. I want to go with overdrive, but I decided for the time being not to. The custom look is fine, but I prefer stock vehicles. And I have yet to see an all original '70 2 wheeler, let alone one with a dealer installed swing out rear tire carrier and black top. It will be great to see it when it is done......... SLIMJIM __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Blazer 2 wheel drive - SOLD Last edited by SLIMJIM; 02-24-2006 at 09:58 AM.

02-24-2006, 10:35 AM	#196
13lazer 13lazers' blazers Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Pedro, CA Posts: 152	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? awesome, like i already posted customizing should be left to crappy trucks like s-10's or nissans. i don't think an original stock blazer can be improved. nice truck slimjim, good luck with your restoration.



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02-24-2006, 07:22 PM	#197
SLIMJIM Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 285	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? Thanks 13lazer. Good luck with yours as well. SLIMJIM __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Blazer 2 wheel drive - SOLD

03-07-2006, 03:32 PM	#198
rigon4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: east syracuse ny Posts: 371	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? hi this is my first post and i have a 1971 2wd blazer. in the resto stage

03-09-2006, 07:28 PM	#200
13lazer 13lazers' blazers Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Pedro, CA Posts: 152	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? welcome, you found the spot. i agree with luv2xlr8, pictures? these are great trucks. 13lazer

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