What does a 87 2wd Blazer weigh? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

team39763 · 07-14-2010, 07:25 PM

I'm trying to figure out if there's any weight advantage to building a race truck with a 2wd Blazer frame over a shortbed C10 frame. I have both right now, but no way to weigh the Blazer frame.

68Timber · 07-14-2010, 09:42 PM

The Blazer frame is shorter. By how much and at what lbs saving, I don't know...

team39763 · 07-15-2010, 12:31 AM

I believe the SWB truck is 119 wheelbase and the blazer is 106. I'm not sure of the weight savings. The only weights I can find are for 4wd K5's.

RaVeNlI666 · 07-15-2010, 01:49 AM

I have a 79 2wd and it is around 4380 with 31gal of fuel and ect

team39763 · 07-15-2010, 10:55 AM

Cool. Thanks.
I really thought they would be lighter since the title to my 82 C10 says it weighs 3800. When I took it to the track, it weighed around 3800(with me and 12gal of fuel) with minimal weight reduction. I'm gonna go ahead and build the Blazer and see what it comes out to.

dropd80s · 07-15-2010, 04:15 PM

If you plan to build the blazer with the top and tailgate you will definatly heavier than a c10. The tailgate alone is really heavy. As far as weight transfer goes you may be better off, but over all the K5 will be heavier. Also there were no 2WD K5s factory in 87. 82 was the last year GM made them in 2WD, so if you looking online for wieght that may be why you can't find it.

Ghastlyone · 07-15-2010, 04:20 PM

I thought 84 was the last year for the 2wd's?

team39763 · 07-15-2010, 06:05 PM

The frame I got is a 87 4WD Blazer and I'm putting a 78 truck cab on it with a shortened bed. I'm also converting the Blazer to 2wd. Thanks for pointing out about the year. I guess I need to rephrase my question. What is the weight of a 73-84 2wd Blazer?
I found specs for the 4wd K5's online. They were heavy beasts around 4300-4400lbs. I did a comparison of a C10 compared to a K10 of similar body and the difference was about 1200-1400lbs. Assuming that would apply to 2wd and 4wd Blazers, the 2wd should be around 3000-3200lbs. That would be awesome if that's the way it works out.

Gemp · 07-15-2010, 07:47 PM

The tops are just plain heavy.....The only plus side at least its over the rear axle.

dropd80s · 07-16-2010, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghastlyone

I thought 84 was the last year for the 2wd's?

nope 82.

junkyardjohn · 07-16-2010, 06:04 PM

I HAVE A 84 4X4 MILITARY M1009 CUCV BLAZER & THE PAPERWORK SAYS IT WEIGHS 5200 LBS. WOW... SEEMS LIKE A HEAVY OLD SOW TO ME.

JOHN

07-14-2010, 07:25 PM	#1
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	What does a 2wd Blazer weigh? I'm trying to figure out if there's any weight advantage to building a race truck with a 2wd Blazer frame over a shortbed C10 frame. I have both right now, but no way to weigh the Blazer frame. __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH Last edited by team39763; 07-15-2010 at 06:19 PM.

07-14-2010, 09:42 PM	#2
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: What does a 87 2wd Blazer weigh? The Blazer frame is shorter. By how much and at what lbs saving, I don't know... __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

07-15-2010, 12:31 AM	#3
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	Re: What does a 87 2wd Blazer weigh? I believe the SWB truck is 119 wheelbase and the blazer is 106. I'm not sure of the weight savings. The only weights I can find are for 4wd K5's. __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH

07-15-2010, 01:49 AM	#4
RaVeNlI666 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Auburn wa Posts: 16	Re: What does a 87 2wd Blazer weigh? I have a 79 2wd and it is around 4380 with 31gal of fuel and ect

07-15-2010, 10:55 AM	#5
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	Re: What does a 87 2wd Blazer weigh? Cool. Thanks. I really thought they would be lighter since the title to my 82 C10 says it weighs 3800. When I took it to the track, it weighed around 3800(with me and 12gal of fuel) with minimal weight reduction. I'm gonna go ahead and build the Blazer and see what it comes out to. __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH

07-15-2010, 04:15 PM	#6
dropd80s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita falls tx Posts: 429	Re: What does a 87 2wd Blazer weigh? If you plan to build the blazer with the top and tailgate you will definatly heavier than a c10. The tailgate alone is really heavy. As far as weight transfer goes you may be better off, but over all the K5 will be heavier. Also there were no 2WD K5s factory in 87. 82 was the last year GM made them in 2WD, so if you looking online for wieght that may be why you can't find it.

07-15-2010, 04:20 PM	#7
Ghastlyone Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 223	Re: What does a 87 2wd Blazer weigh? I thought 84 was the last year for the 2wd's?

07-15-2010, 06:05 PM	#8
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	Re: What does a 87 2wd Blazer weigh? The frame I got is a 87 4WD Blazer and I'm putting a 78 truck cab on it with a shortened bed. I'm also converting the Blazer to 2wd. Thanks for pointing out about the year. I guess I need to rephrase my question. What is the weight of a 73-84 2wd Blazer? I found specs for the 4wd K5's online. They were heavy beasts around 4300-4400lbs. I did a comparison of a C10 compared to a K10 of similar body and the difference was about 1200-1400lbs. Assuming that would apply to 2wd and 4wd Blazers, the 2wd should be around 3000-3200lbs. That would be awesome if that's the way it works out. __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH Last edited by team39763; 07-15-2010 at 06:18 PM.

07-15-2010, 07:47 PM	#9
Gemp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Posts: 262	Re: What does a 87 2wd Blazer weigh? The tops are just plain heavy.....The only plus side at least its over the rear axle. __________________ 06' GMC 1500 Crew cab.....

07-16-2010, 06:04 PM	#11
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Re: What does a 87 2wd Blazer weigh? I HAVE A 84 4X4 MILITARY M1009 CUCV BLAZER & THE PAPERWORK SAYS IT WEIGHS 5200 LBS. WOW... SEEMS LIKE A HEAVY OLD SOW TO ME. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST



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