another 4x4

[va_tlc]

my 72 is probally gone next week, so i had started looking for a 2wd to fix up , and saw this 4x4 and just couldnt say no!!!!

[va_tlc]

[va_tlc]

well thats it for now. 72 shortbed 350 auto has the trans case skid plate.

[62 short step]

Looks like a nice one!

[msgross]

what's up with your red truck?

[va_tlc]

mike, the guys loan is suppose to go thru on tues next week, so if all that goes alright the red one is history,so its back to the drawing board on this truck, this black truck has a good body so im cleaning up underneath it now and fixing the power steering and a few odds and ends, and see where it goes from there, did you ever send that pic of the front fender cup? belive dad will buy that from ya, weird someone cut both his fenders on a 2wd and someone cut both of mine also,

[msgross]

I need to blast my fender now before I sell that cup, might be needed.

I didn't know your truck was for sale... nice rig though.

[va_tlc]

no problem mike, just lemme know if ya dont use the cup, well the red truck wasnt really for sale butt.. a guy at work saw it and lets say really wanted it bad.
maybe you know mike, did any of these trucks come with the transfer case skid plate, this one has it on there,

[68,69 K20]

Nice looking truck, I'd love to have a short 4...

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by va_tlc

no problem mike, just lemme know if ya dont use the cup, well the red truck wasnt really for sale butt.. a guy at work saw it and lets say really wanted it bad.
maybe you know mike, did any of these trucks come with the transfer case skid plate, this one has it on there,

If it turns out you need a cup, I have two I've saved and yes skid plates were a factory option.

[msgross]

mine had a small factory skid plate on the crossmember... it's only about 10" x 10"....
guess he gave you a price that you couldn't refuse huh!

[va_tlc]

hey vt, the cups are in good shape? no rust or dents? and price please, we need 2 for dads truck and mine i belive i will just replace the whole fender my pass side was dented pretty good,...
yes mike ill make a lil bit on that red one but not a killing.
the ride was way harsh to actually enjoy that truck,
i pressure washed the frame and motor today, next i will drain all fluids and a brake job,

[vtblazer]

Pics of said cups...

Happy to get better/closer pics of em if you'd like, have both cups IIRC.
Willing to cut the cups off the fenders lips too...

[special-K]

From what I`ve seen the skid plates were only offered on Blazers from the factory.If someone knows for sure I`m all ears.

[1969k10stepside]

I think you're right Tim..Although in the Rockwell years I've seen small ones under the carrier bearings on the longbeds,like mine.
I liked the red one,but this one should look as good.Is it an original shortbed?

[va_tlc]

thanks for the pics ill let dad take a look at em and will let ya know vt, how much?he will only need the pass side thou, yea dustin factory shortbed but it was a 6 cly 3 speed truck, someone switched to 350 auto, had to order a power steerin press hose today, had a whole it in, drained all fluids tonight, is there any advantage of using atf in the trasfer case? i bought gear just wondering what i should put back in it?

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by special-K

From what I`ve seen the skid plates were only offered on Blazers from the factory.If someone knows for sure I`m all ears.

...interesting, I'd like to hear for sure too.

[special-K]

I put gear oil in a 205.That`s what they were meant to have when designed.About the only problem you see with those t-cases is leaks.Why encourage it with thinner oil?

Will you hurry up and get that all done,painted,and sold?I can`t wait to see the next one....yawn.........

[va_tlc]

same here on the skid plate, sure looks like it belongs on there , but who knows huh,
tim im just trying to get this thing running good and safe , belive it will be awhile on paint, i needed a truck i can use,it was kinda hard to put a load of firewood on ole red and the hummer dont hold much wood

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by va_tlc

i needed a truck i can use,it was kinda hard to put a load of firewood on ole red and the hummer dont hold much wood

gotta have one you will use and enjoy.

Barely used my green one cause it was to purdy...

[special-K]

Yeah,my thinking,too.I hated to sell the blue truck cuz that was my truck to use.I used the GMC,but carefully.I`ll go as long as I can before restoring.
The skid plate would bolt right up to any K-model like it belonged.I don`t know why it would be Blazer-only other than if it was a package with the fuel tank skid-plate.But,Suburbans had a tank skid-plate option,too.

[FormerMember]

Originally Posted by msgross

I need to blast my fender now before I sell that cup, might be needed.

I didn't know your truck was for sale... nice rig though.

Wow, those cups are getting around for 50.00 a pair shipped

I assume you got them, then? ROFL

[va_tlc]

uhh yea grendel, that is right pricy huh lol. have any of yall seen aftermarket fenders rust along the top where they start to roll down, recently a couple trucks i looked at for sale was like that, wondering if it was from the salt , guess it would help to undercoat the inside ? i ask a vendor from down south and he had never heard of that problem.well all fluids changed , power stering hose was busted, changed that out, next will be brakes, took the silly back glass shades off, someone screwd the right into the aluminum sliding window frame, and took off the 10 ft c.b antenna,

guess the reason for cutting these fenders was there running 35x12.50 with a 4 inch lift.

[va_tlc]

[va_tlc]

anyone know a brand name of this ac? the belt is off ?