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krazy_texan · 02-09-2003, 02:48 AM

i think it would look really cool if you took a 2wd swb fleet and make it a unibody truck and then air bag it make it a convertible truck but make it a removable hard top and make the top electronic and paint it some really wild color i saw it in cct magazine one time only it was a drawing and it was of a blazer instead of truck

BraveDave · 02-09-2003, 03:18 AM

okay...where's my plasma cutter??

casey · 02-09-2003, 03:22 AM

buy a blazer

chevy_fatman · 02-09-2003, 09:58 AM

They had that concept drawing in street trucks a while back, it was a blazer and they put a 2 piece truck top on it, kind of making it look like the new convertible SSR concept, I wish I had a pic.

Andy4639 · 02-09-2003, 11:06 AM

Is this the one you are talking about? It would be a really cool blazer if someone would build it.

Stroker · 02-09-2003, 11:16 AM

Wow, that would be something! Only problem is I, couldn't draw it let alone build it. Thats what the convertible SSR WISHED it looked like. If it did I might start saving my pennies. LOL

Reumster · 02-09-2003, 11:17 AM

Andy thats it. Awsome idea. Love the electric hard top. Folds under the hard tonnue. Not hard to do with a blazer and fiberglass top. In fact I think a company made one for the blazers.

Andy4639 · 02-09-2003, 12:07 PM

How about we all write Chevorlet and tell them to build it! And maybe they will... , As in the movie you build it, they will come!!!
I for one wouldn't want to even try building it. I would rather let them do it. It would turn some heads for sure though.

ebfabman · 02-09-2003, 12:19 PM

If you did a search on some of my old post you could see I've planned that very project for quite some time now, in fact I have just about everything to do it. First I have to get the videos done. I'm not a dreamer but I guess this is my "dream" project.

ebfabman · 02-09-2003, 12:21 PM

Sorta based on this one.

chevy_fatman · 02-09-2003, 12:26 PM

Hey Andy, you DID found your magazine, I was too lazy to look fot it, it sure looks sweet, but physichally would be pretty hard to make one like that one there, the base of the cab is the same width as the top of the bed (or the the panel behind the seat) , so how would the whole roof, including the bottom of the cab go to when folded down??
I'm explaining myself clear?

Andy4639 · 02-09-2003, 12:30 PM

Isn't that the one TRUCKERS built awhile back? Are some Big name built. Not taking nothing away from you ebfabman, I think it's great if you could build it. I just don't have the talent are the tools, but I'm like you, it sure is sweet. If you ever do build it I sure want to see it when I come to Charlotte to visit family.

lunatic · 02-09-2003, 12:42 PM

That is so cool I even like what they did with the grill...WOW
That is a cool looking ride also ebfabman...

spinning wheels · 02-09-2003, 07:11 PM

You could make it a four seater, if you use a Suburban or Panel truck. Just a thought.

02-09-2003, 02:48 AM	#1
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	awesome idea i think it would look really cool if you took a 2wd swb fleet and make it a unibody truck and then air bag it make it a convertible truck but make it a removable hard top and make the top electronic and paint it some really wild color i saw it in cct magazine one time only it was a drawing and it was of a blazer instead of truck __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

02-09-2003, 03:18 AM	#2
BraveDave Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 336	okay...where's my plasma cutter?? __________________ '72 Chevy Cheyenne Super, '56 Chevy Bel Air,'56 Chevy Nomad, '61 Chevy Impala, '64 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1966 Thunderbird Convertible

02-09-2003, 09:58 AM	#4
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	They had that concept drawing in street trucks a while back, it was a blazer and they put a 2 piece truck top on it, kind of making it look like the new convertible SSR concept, I wish I had a pic. __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

02-09-2003, 11:06 AM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Blazer Is this the one you are talking about? It would be a really cool blazer if someone would build it. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-09-2003, 11:16 AM	#6
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	Wow, that would be something! Only problem is I, couldn't draw it let alone build it. Thats what the convertible SSR WISHED it looked like. If it did I might start saving my pennies. LOL __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

02-09-2003, 03:22 AM	#3
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	buy a blazer

02-09-2003, 11:17 AM	#7
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Andy thats it. Awsome idea. Love the electric hard top. Folds under the hard tonnue. Not hard to do with a blazer and fiberglass top. In fact I think a company made one for the blazers. __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

02-09-2003, 12:07 PM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Idea How about we all write Chevorlet and tell them to build it! And maybe they will... , As in the movie you build it, they will come!!! I for one wouldn't want to even try building it. I would rather let them do it. It would turn some heads for sure though. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-09-2003, 12:19 PM	#9
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	If you did a search on some of my old post you could see I've planned that very project for quite some time now, in fact I have just about everything to do it. First I have to get the videos done. I'm not a dreamer but I guess this is my "dream" project.

02-09-2003, 12:21 PM	#10
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Sorta based on this one. Attached Images

02-09-2003, 12:26 PM	#11
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Hey Andy, you DID found your magazine, I was too lazy to look fot it, it sure looks sweet, but physichally would be pretty hard to make one like that one there, the base of the cab is the same width as the top of the bed (or the the panel behind the seat) , so how would the whole roof, including the bottom of the cab go to when folded down?? I'm explaining myself clear? __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

02-09-2003, 12:30 PM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Truckers Isn't that the one TRUCKERS built awhile back? Are some Big name built. Not taking nothing away from you ebfabman, I think it's great if you could build it. I just don't have the talent are the tools, but I'm like you, it sure is sweet. If you ever do build it I sure want to see it when I come to Charlotte to visit family. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-09-2003, 12:42 PM	#13
lunatic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: BC Posts: 929	That is so cool I even like what they did with the grill...WOW That is a cool looking ride also ebfabman...

02-09-2003, 07:11 PM	#14
spinning wheels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Hacienda Heights, California USA Posts: 474	You could make it a four seater, if you use a Suburban or Panel truck. Just a thought. __________________ '72 GMC custom camper 350/350



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