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*FormerMember* · 07-16-2005, 01:32 PM

I have a lot of work to do, wiring and sheet metal wise. The drivetrain's there and going to be revamped a bit.

Stats:
New GM crate motor (stock 335hp), rebuilt Th400, Chevy NP203 doubler, Ford NP205, Ford HP60 front, Corp 14B rear with disks, CV 1350 drivelines with disk ebrake. Custom bumpers and cage with all the seats and 4 point harness tied into the cage/frame. 38" TSLs, custom Alcan springs, shackle flip in the rear with 63" long, 4" lift springs. Aluminum guage panel with Auto Meter guages, Corbeau seats, RCI 4 pt harnesses, Warn 8274 with 175ft of 3/8" winch rope (grey)...

Items to work on:
Finish installing Painless wiring harness, reconstruct dash (PO hacked it well), build inner fender wells to work around the Ford extended shock towers, Install new heads on the new motor (full aluminum with roller everything), replace rusted out radiator support, left front fender and cut fender wells, install stereo, aux lighting,tune the Lokar shift, fix the Lokar Th400 kick down, finish transfer case skid and mounts. Weld up shock mounts and trim out some bogus welding.

Items I need:
A good back seat. I sold mine before I left California, thinking I would run a custom one set up for 4 point harnesses.

More than I can't think of right now onto the pics:

**tnblazerk5** · 07-16-2005, 01:53 PM

man you are going to have a killer 4x4 rig when your done !!!!!!!! can you get a few pics of things like the rear bumper and spare hanger ? and the front bumper and winch and the doubler setup ? please , i have been wanting to do the same things to a jimmy i got but with chevy stuff

oh i forgot about the rock sliders how they hooked to the truck ?

bouncytruck · 07-16-2005, 02:20 PM

Looks wild! Did you do the trimming?

**Yukon Jack** · 07-16-2005, 02:30 PM

That's wicked!

*FormerMember* · 07-16-2005, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnblazerk5

man you are going to have a killer 4x4 rig when your done !!!!!!!! can you get a few pics of things like the rear bumper and spare hanger ? and the front bumper and winch and the doubler setup ? please , i have been wanting to do the same things to a jimmy i got but with chevy stuff

oh i forgot about the rock sliders how they hooked to the truck ?

Hmn, I thought I had a capable 4x4 now :P. I need to tweak it and finish a year long build up.

5.13's in the pumpkins with a mild 350 does pretty well with a doubler...

Yes, I can take pics, I'll post them tomorrow. I am taking my wife out on a date.

The sliders are welded to the frame with 1.75" .225 wall DOM. They include a body mount and front cage attachment. You'll probably notice that I cut out the rocker boxes, as they were trashed from too many boat launchings in San Diego, CA.

Yes, I did the trimming. It's amazing what a Plasma cutter will do to rotted metal.

I also have to fill some holes from the PO's attempt at a tire carrier with gas can attachments.

71RestoRod · 07-16-2005, 02:44 PM

Freekin stout! Nice mods. I like the color, too!

*FormerMember* · 07-16-2005, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71RestoRod

Freekin stout! Nice mods. I like the color, too!

That was the color the PO painted it.

Theres also orange and yellow paint under there, somewhere.

I added the bed lining to the lower quarters, interior, roll cage and bumpers.

At some point, I plan to build a cherry blazer for cruising. This one has some hidden bondo, if the rockers and quarters were any indication, so no restoration for this.

Oh yeah, I also need to finish plating the cross members.

I also plan to build a hot rod short bed. Vtblazer has it...

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-17-2005, 12:56 AM

Very nice ride..... Should wheel like hell...

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-17-2005, 07:23 AM

**special-K** · 07-17-2005, 09:50 AM

Will that thing fit in the parking deck at the mall or the office? Nice K/5!! I like the custom dash. Was column swap done by p.o? I`m interested in more about that doubler.Can`t wait to see action shots.

*FormerMember* · 07-17-2005, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Will that thing fit in the parking deck at the mall or the office? Nice K/5!! I like the custom dash. Was column swap done by p.o? I`m interested in more about that doubler.Can`t wait to see action shots.

No, I did the column and dash.

No, it won't fit in the Garage. Granted, we don't have one at work...

Posting pictures today.

*FormerMember* · 07-17-2005, 07:12 PM

Pictures:

**tnblazerk5** · 07-17-2005, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grendel

Hmn, I thought I had a capable 4x4 now :P. I need to tweak it and finish a year long build up.

5.13's in the pumpkins with a mild 350 does pretty well with a doubler...

Yes, I can take pics, I'll post them tomorrow. I am taking my wife out on a date.

The sliders are welded to the frame with 1.75" .225 wall DOM. They include a body mount and front cage attachment. You'll probably notice that I cut out the rocker boxes, as they were trashed from too many boat launchings in San Diego, CA.

Yes, I did the trimming. It's amazing what a Plasma cutter will do to rotted metal.

I also have to fill some holes from the PO's attempt at a tire carrier with gas can attachments.

opps i read it wrong

i tought you said you had to put all that in there and it said its already in there lmao@me sorry and i bet its a blast to drive and 4wheel !!!!

vtblazer · 07-18-2005, 06:58 AM

another blazer back east!! whoohooo!

Nice build John, looking forward to seeing it in person.

Bring it up to the 4x4 jamboree this summer.

Aug 6/7

*FormerMember* · 07-18-2005, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

another blazer back east!! whoohooo!

Nice build John, looking forward to seeing it in person.

Bring it up to the 4x4 jamboree this summer.

Aug 6/7

Where's the Jambo?

vtblazer · 07-18-2005, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grendel

Where's the Jambo?

Link:
http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showthread.php3?t=163819

Some of the guys from CK5 will be there also.

*FormerMember* · 07-18-2005, 04:44 PM

I used to hang out at CK5.

**special-K** · 07-20-2005, 07:19 AM

I don`t feel so good.I think I have Blazer fever...

*FormerMember* · 08-09-2005, 02:09 PM

Well, it's for sale:

Information here

orangeuavol · 08-09-2005, 10:04 PM

Anyone want to start a pool on how long it takes VTBlazer to buy it?

NH should be just across the road from VT

*FormerMember* · 08-09-2005, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangeuavol

Anyone want to start a pool on how long it takes VTBlazer to buy it?

NH should be just across the road from VT

We're about 2 hours from each other.

earl87gta · 08-10-2005, 03:43 AM

I love the dash ware did you get it? same drive train i have but I dont have a dubbler yet. hate to see you sell it it looks like a great ride. if you want ill post it at ck5.com for you you may get a better bite over thier.

*FormerMember* · 08-10-2005, 06:36 AM

If you could post it at CK5 I'd appreciate it.

I bought the billet dash here frm Javier.

earl87gta · 08-13-2005, 03:00 AM

I posted a link to here on CK5 I hope it helps you out. if you think you may want to sell the dash and dubbler out of it let me know I would love to take them off your hands.

*FormerMember* · 08-13-2005, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by earl87gta

I posted a link to here on CK5 I hope it helps you out. if you think you may want to sell the dash and dubbler out of it let me know I would love to take them off your hands.

I don't think I'll be parting it out.

If anything, I'd trade VTBlazer for the projects he has.

07-16-2005, 01:32 PM	#1
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Finally brought her home I have a lot of work to do, wiring and sheet metal wise. The drivetrain's there and going to be revamped a bit. Stats: New GM crate motor (stock 335hp), rebuilt Th400, Chevy NP203 doubler, Ford NP205, Ford HP60 front, Corp 14B rear with disks, CV 1350 drivelines with disk ebrake. Custom bumpers and cage with all the seats and 4 point harness tied into the cage/frame. 38" TSLs, custom Alcan springs, shackle flip in the rear with 63" long, 4" lift springs. Aluminum guage panel with Auto Meter guages, Corbeau seats, RCI 4 pt harnesses, Warn 8274 with 175ft of 3/8" winch rope (grey)... Items to work on: Finish installing Painless wiring harness, reconstruct dash (PO hacked it well), build inner fender wells to work around the Ford extended shock towers, Install new heads on the new motor (full aluminum with roller everything), replace rusted out radiator support, left front fender and cut fender wells, install stereo, aux lighting,tune the Lokar shift, fix the Lokar Th400 kick down, finish transfer case skid and mounts. Weld up shock mounts and trim out some bogus welding. Items I need: A good back seat. I sold mine before I left California, thinking I would run a custom one set up for 4 point harnesses. More than I can't think of right now onto the pics: Last edited by FormerMember; 10-04-2007 at 06:33 PM.

07-16-2005, 01:53 PM	#2
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	man you are going to have a killer 4x4 rig when your done !!!!!!!! can you get a few pics of things like the rear bumper and spare hanger ? and the front bumper and winch and the doubler setup ? please , i have been wanting to do the same things to a jimmy i got but with chevy stuff oh i forgot about the rock sliders how they hooked to the truck ? Last edited by tnblazerk5; 07-16-2005 at 01:54 PM.

07-16-2005, 02:20 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Looks wild! Did you do the trimming? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-16-2005, 02:30 PM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	That's wicked! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-16-2005, 02:44 PM	#6
71RestoRod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 494	Freekin stout! Nice mods. I like the color, too! __________________ 71 Blazer / GMPP ZZ383 / MPFI / 700R4 / 4-Wheel Disk / Ground-up frame off almost completed resto-mod

07-17-2005, 12:56 AM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,592	Very nice ride..... Should wheel like hell... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-17-2005, 07:23 AM	#9
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07-17-2005, 09:50 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Will that thing fit in the parking deck at the mall or the office? Nice K/5!! I like the custom dash. Was column swap done by p.o? I`m interested in more about that doubler.Can`t wait to see action shots. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-17-2005 at 10:00 AM.

07-17-2005, 07:12 PM	#12
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Pictures: Last edited by FormerMember; 10-04-2007 at 06:33 PM.

07-18-2005, 06:58 AM	#14
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	another blazer back east!! whoohooo! Nice build John, looking forward to seeing it in person. Bring it up to the 4x4 jamboree this summer. Aug 6/7

07-18-2005, 04:44 PM	#17
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	I used to hang out at CK5.

07-20-2005, 07:19 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	I don`t feel so good.I think I have Blazer fever... __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-20-2005 at 07:21 AM.

08-09-2005, 02:09 PM	#19
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Well, it's for sale: Information here Last edited by FormerMember; 08-15-2005 at 03:45 PM.

08-09-2005, 10:04 PM	#20
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 725	Anyone want to start a pool on how long it takes VTBlazer to buy it? NH should be just across the road from VT __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

08-10-2005, 03:43 AM	#22
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	I love the dash ware did you get it? same drive train i have but I dont have a dubbler yet. hate to see you sell it it looks like a great ride. if you want ill post it at ck5.com for you you may get a better bite over thier. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb



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08-10-2005, 06:36 AM	#23
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	If you could post it at CK5 I'd appreciate it. I bought the billet dash here frm Javier.

08-13-2005, 03:00 AM	#24
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	I posted a link to here on CK5 I hope it helps you out. if you think you may want to sell the dash and dubbler out of it let me know I would love to take them off your hands. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

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