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Project "Low Down Dirty Rat" Build thread.
Welcome to my build thread for my '72 Blazer. After much thought and research, I am converting from a lifted 4X4 to a lowered 2WD. So, I will update this tread as I proceed through the project. I have been asked to keep a running total of the parts as I go from those who are considering doing this conversion themselves. Of course I will post as many pictures as needed or asked for. I hope to get some before pictures up in the next few days.
Now for a explanation for my project name. I was joking with my wife that I was going to call it project Rat Droppings because I was going to be lowering the truck, plus I was going to have a big block rat motor in it. She looked at me in disgust and said, " why don't you just call it Low Down Dirty Rat?" It actually made sense, because the motor was used in a mud truck at one time, and was in fact quite dirty. So there you have it, a beginning to my build tread ![]()
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1972 Blazer -6 inch lift -35 inch BFG A/T's Turbo 350 NP-205 454 BB (for now) MORE TO COME !!!!!! Now going to 2WD!!!!! Sold. ![]() ![]() ![]() I got it back after 22 years and did not even know it !!! THE STORY HERE Project Low Down Dirty Rat Last edited by ABLAZN; 10-08-2009 at 01:17 AM. |
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Re: Project "Low Down Dirty Rat" Build thread.
Sounds like a nice project the 2wd k5s are always nice
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Re: Project "Low Down Dirty Rat" Build thread.
Looking forward to following your thread.
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Re: Project "Low Down Dirty Rat" Build thread.
Should be interesting.
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Re: Project "Low Down Dirty Rat" Build thread.
We demand Pics!
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Re: Project "Low Down Dirty Rat" Build thread.
OK, I just got my first parts for the conversion. So I thought I would update this. I managed to get a complete C-20 disc front end for $50 on Craigslist. I had to travel about an hour, but well worth the savings verses the $300 or more that I found everywhere else. The plan is to use Early Classic Enterprises conversion drop spindles to use 1/2 ton rotors. I'm a little torn at this point as to which route to go for the lug count. I like the idea of 5 lug, since it is more factory, but I have a brand new set of wheels that I bought and are paid for. I did a little photo editing to get an idea of what it would look like with the present wheels and lowered. Let me know what you think.
Here is the Blazer in its present form. ![]() Here is a quick editing good just to get an idea of what it might look like. ![]() ..and the C-20 front end that is going under it (Picture taken at where I bought it from) ![]()
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1972 Blazer -6 inch lift -35 inch BFG A/T's Turbo 350 NP-205 454 BB (for now) MORE TO COME !!!!!! Now going to 2WD!!!!! Sold. ![]() ![]() ![]() I got it back after 22 years and did not even know it !!! THE STORY HERE Project Low Down Dirty Rat |
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Its lookin' like a Blazer!
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Re: Project "Low Down Dirty Rat" Build thread.
Are you doing just the 2wd conversion or are there plans of body mods, paint, or other mayhem too? I like those wheels.
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Re: Project "Low Down Dirty Rat" Build thread.
Should be fun to follow - I am not sure if I have the time to do one of these conversion on my own - but it will be fun to watch nonetheless and see the progress -
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Re: Project "Low Down Dirty Rat" Build thread.
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1972 Blazer -6 inch lift -35 inch BFG A/T's Turbo 350 NP-205 454 BB (for now) MORE TO COME !!!!!! Now going to 2WD!!!!! Sold. ![]() ![]() ![]() I got it back after 22 years and did not even know it !!! THE STORY HERE Project Low Down Dirty Rat |
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