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Pursley575 · 09-04-2002, 12:14 PM

I have '72 K10 SWB, that I love, BUT really miss my old Jimmy with the removable top. Here's what I want to do: take everything possible off my truck and put it on a blazer frame and tub. Can some of you veterans please tell me what will not swap/ bolt in. The big things I was wanting to use were axles/ front clip/ bumpers. Will this work and what potential trouble will I have? Please don't tell me to sell the truck and buy a blazer, I've put high quality components in this and that's what I want to use if at all possible. Plus, when I'm done there will be a NICE SWB 4X4 frame, Cab and Fleetside Bed for sale. thanks for the help.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-04-2002, 02:53 PM

Your rear prop shaft would have to be shorter. I think everything else is identical.

Pursley575 · 09-04-2002, 03:18 PM

that's the best news I've heard all day! time to Pop-a-top!

BLAZERMAN · 09-04-2002, 10:35 PM

Purs, I remmember your white jimmy from the old blazer net, it was very sharp, as is your 72 k-10 swb, keep us all posted on the progress with your swap.

ebfabman · 09-04-2002, 10:59 PM

As far as 2wd frames go, besides being shorter, what are the differences in blazer frames and half ton pickup frames?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-04-2002, 11:17 PM

The body mounts and the length of frames are different between the Blazers and pickups. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Rod · 09-05-2002, 12:02 AM

I'll trade you a blazer frame with matching vin and title for your swb frame and matching vin number and title. I could use the cab and box also. My Blazer has the originak block 350 4bbl still but seized. I was just gonna use it for parts for my suburban if it every dies...lol. The blazer still has the 205 T/C and 350 Automatic, drive shafts, posi rear, 307 gears and gas tank. The body's rotten. Still has a decent double insulated top. I repaired the liftgate a while back and it's good too.
Blazer is near Winnipeg Canada.

Pursley575 · 09-05-2002, 10:33 AM

Thanks Blazerman. It' Blazers like yours that have made me want to make this swap. How do you like your 2 1/2" lift? I think that's exactly what I want.

Rod, that is tempting but 1385 miles one way!!?? I think my wife will have packed up and left before I made it home....

BLAZERMAN · 09-07-2002, 12:29 AM

I am using the skyjacker springs front and rear, I am also using off road design greasable bushings and heavy duty shackles in the front. I also adapted a front stabilizer bar from my old 84 blazer and with the 33" bfg's it now rides and handles better than it did in stock form.

09-04-2002, 12:14 PM	#1
Pursley575 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3	Truck to Blazer Swap I have '72 K10 SWB, that I love, BUT really miss my old Jimmy with the removable top. Here's what I want to do: take everything possible off my truck and put it on a blazer frame and tub. Can some of you veterans please tell me what will not swap/ bolt in. The big things I was wanting to use were axles/ front clip/ bumpers. Will this work and what potential trouble will I have? Please don't tell me to sell the truck and buy a blazer, I've put high quality components in this and that's what I want to use if at all possible. Plus, when I'm done there will be a NICE SWB 4X4 frame, Cab and Fleetside Bed for sale. thanks for the help. Attached Images Last edited by Pursley575; 09-04-2002 at 02:20 PM.

09-04-2002, 10:35 PM	#4
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Purs, I remmember your white jimmy from the old blazer net, it was very sharp, as is your 72 k-10 swb, keep us all posted on the progress with your swap. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

09-04-2002, 11:17 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	The body mounts and the length of frames are different between the Blazers and pickups. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-05-2002, 12:02 AM	#7
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I'll trade you a blazer frame with matching vin and title for your swb frame and matching vin number and title. I could use the cab and box also. My Blazer has the originak block 350 4bbl still but seized. I was just gonna use it for parts for my suburban if it every dies...lol. The blazer still has the 205 T/C and 350 Automatic, drive shafts, posi rear, 307 gears and gas tank. The body's rotten. Still has a decent double insulated top. I repaired the liftgate a while back and it's good too. Blazer is near Winnipeg Canada. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

09-05-2002, 10:33 AM	#8
Pursley575 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3	Thanks Blazerman. It' Blazers like yours that have made me want to make this swap. How do you like your 2 1/2" lift? I think that's exactly what I want. Rod, that is tempting but 1385 miles one way!!?? I think my wife will have packed up and left before I made it home.... Attached Images

09-04-2002, 02:53 PM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,210	Your rear prop shaft would have to be shorter. I think everything else is identical.

09-04-2002, 03:18 PM	#3
Pursley575 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3	that's the best news I've heard all day! time to Pop-a-top!

09-04-2002, 10:59 PM	#5
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	As far as 2wd frames go, besides being shorter, what are the differences in blazer frames and half ton pickup frames?

09-07-2002, 12:29 AM	#9
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	I am using the skyjacker springs front and rear, I am also using off road design greasable bushings and heavy duty shackles in the front. I also adapted a front stabilizer bar from my old 84 blazer and with the 33" bfg's it now rides and handles better than it did in stock form. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C



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