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CHAPS7931 · 06-30-2006, 01:52 PM

I am looking for info on how to remove the whole body of the frame of a 1969 blazer. any Info or hints of what to do and not to do would be greatly helpfull

Chevyman63 · 06-30-2006, 02:37 PM

I'm anxious to read some of these tips myself because I will soon have to remove my tub also.

Thanks!

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-30-2006, 02:40 PM

Well it's gonna be heavy but ........................................

If at all possible, leave the doors and top on, this will keep
everything in line, the windsheild frames and firewall on the
Blazers are alot more fragile than trucks and burbs, that is
why Blazers have rocker boxes to strenghen their bodys

CHAPS7931 · 06-30-2006, 04:09 PM

do you think if I put some bars in between the door gaps Instead of keeping the doors on would be okay. I am just thinking it woub be lighter whithout the doors and tailgate??

thanks

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-30-2006, 04:16 PM

Yes, use the top hinge position & the door striker plate position, measure
10 times, cut to fit once, and make them bolt in if possible, you never do
know when you may need them again, tailgate bar would also help, across
the top of the bed, to keep the sides from flexing out, if you do all of that
you might get away w/ leaving the top off, but I would still leave it on, a
Blazer windsheild / firewall section is the easiest thing that get tweeked

hotrodhomi · 06-30-2006, 07:04 PM

If you gut it, you and your friends should be able to lift it, no problem. I would leave the doors and top on if possible.

Musclerodz · 06-30-2006, 11:31 PM

I gutted mine leaving the top attached and picked it up with straps and a 2 ton overhoist in my shop. I would post a pic of it hanging in mid air, but I can't find it right now.

Mike

bagged74 · 07-01-2006, 10:23 AM

I used a 2 post lift and some square tubing. IT was by far easier than manhandling it.

lawricker · 07-07-2006, 08:58 AM

My two cents worth. Take the top off way heavy.. C- clamp some 2x4s or angle iron at the rear and front of the bed. that will stabilize it and weigh a bunch less. I have pulled a couple using chain hoist just get it balanced.
and I would say you and at least three friends...or 6 depending on how strong you are...its pretty heavy lift.

CHAPS7931 · 07-15-2006, 02:19 AM

http://photos.yahoo.com/liliavirelas@sbcglobal.netok I finally got the body off the frame. I would first like to thank all of you who game me advice on how to remove the body. I used a engine hoist in the back I bolt it down to where you bolt you rear seat. then used to large jack stand up front it was really easy. here are some pixs

vtblazer · 07-15-2006, 06:41 AM

What did you make up to brace the firewall?
Did you brace the doors before lifting and supporting on the jack stands?

CHAPS7931 · 07-15-2006, 11:31 AM

yeah I only braced the doors with some 2x2. I bolted them from the top possition to where the door latches.

fine 67 · 07-15-2006, 12:35 PM

hi , everybody i just removing and install my tub a few weeks ago.i did it with one door on and one off no braces plus no help. my front chip was off but the top was on.all i did was unbolt the body and and jack it up on the mounting rails i put a 4x4 on the side of the rocker box were the bolt for the mount goes though .i used a small steel i beam under that witch sat a two jack stands "notes " must be wide enough so the tires can pass between the rear tires. in the rear i used two jack stands on cribing. the frame follrd in and out with no problem. hope this helped fine 67

Rokcrln · 07-16-2006, 06:52 PM

All I can say is ouch! Was that an original 2wd? I will asume not since you are calling it a 69. What are you plans with it and what is the story behind it?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

CHAPS7931 · 07-17-2006, 01:35 AM

what up kevin! well I bought a 1972 blazer about 1 1/2 yrs ago. The body in my opinion needed a lot of work. then couple of months later I happen to find this truck on craigslist. It's really clean it only has a little of surface rust. anyway the guy I bought it from, his son had just wrecked it. He ran into a police station i think he was going 35-45 mph. I guess his son blacked out. So, the frame and the complete front end was gone. I think the firewall got tweak cause the doors won't close. Well Since I had the 72 I decided to use the frame of the 72 and convert it to a 2 wd and swap the body. I am going to start converting the frame into 2 wd this week hopefully I will be done by thursday so I could send it to get blasted and powder coated. Does anybody have pix of a 2wd conversion? well thats it for now I will keep posting pix as I continue this dream of mine

Rokcrln · 07-17-2006, 06:54 AM

Wow I am confused or it might just be that it is 3:45am

But lets see if I got this. You have a 72 blazer that you will use the frame from and convert it to 2wd. You then picked up a wrecked "truck" (blazer as well right or is it a truck?) and you will swap the body from that to the old blazer frame? Am I close or still sleepin? If it is a wrecked blazer than it was a 2wd to begin with or ? May be on my drive to work I will figure it out as I pass a few police stations while drinking gallons of coffie a few donuts and talking on the cell!

Kevin

CHAPS7931 · 07-17-2006, 05:51 PM

yeah your right Iam going to use the 4x4 frame from a 1972 blazer and convert it to a 2 wd frame then iam going to put the wrecked 1969 blazer body on the 72 blazer frame. the 69 blazer was originally a 4x4 blazer it was convert it to a 2 wd then it got wrecked so now Iam going to convert another 4x4 frame into a 2wd the problem is I have never done this before I already got a crossmember of a 72 truck that I will be using. hope this clears things up and sorry for any confusion

Rokcrln · 07-17-2006, 08:03 PM

Clear as mud at a bikini contest! What thru me off was you refered to the wrecked Blazer as a Truck. You have been around here that long or you would know that is a big no-no! LOL Installing the 2wd frnt cross member is not a big deal as a few of the boltd line right up and than you just drill out the rest of them. What are your plans for the rear? 4 link and bags, flipped leafs or?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

CHAPS7931 · 07-18-2006, 01:44 AM

when I bought it they had just dearch? the leafspring in other words they are now flat so that gives a little drop in the back not sure how much but i think it looks ok maybe ill get a flip kit and drop it more than what it is now. Iam planing on geting the frame powder coated soon not sure what color to get I was thinking silver or black any pixs out their of a silver frame?

06-30-2006, 01:52 PM	#1
CHAPS7931 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san jose california Posts: 109	how to remove 1969 blazer body of frame I am looking for info on how to remove the whole body of the frame of a 1969 blazer. any Info or hints of what to do and not to do would be greatly helpfull

06-30-2006, 02:37 PM	#2
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: how to remove 1969 blazer body of frame I'm anxious to read some of these tips myself because I will soon have to remove my tub also. Thanks!

06-30-2006, 02:40 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: how to remove 1969 blazer body of frame Well it's gonna be heavy but ........................................ If at all possible, leave the doors and top on, this will keep everything in line, the windsheild frames and firewall on the Blazers are alot more fragile than trucks and burbs, that is why Blazers have rocker boxes to strenghen their bodys __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-30-2006, 04:09 PM	#4
CHAPS7931 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san jose california Posts: 109	Re: how to remove 1969 blazer body of frame do you think if I put some bars in between the door gaps Instead of keeping the doors on would be okay. I am just thinking it woub be lighter whithout the doors and tailgate?? thanks

06-30-2006, 04:16 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: how to remove 1969 blazer body of frame Yes, use the top hinge position & the door striker plate position, measure 10 times, cut to fit once, and make them bolt in if possible, you never do know when you may need them again, tailgate bar would also help, across the top of the bed, to keep the sides from flexing out, if you do all of that you might get away w/ leaving the top off, but I would still leave it on, a Blazer windsheild / firewall section is the easiest thing that get tweeked __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 06-30-2006 at 04:18 PM.

06-30-2006, 07:04 PM	#6
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: how to remove 1969 blazer body of frame If you gut it, you and your friends should be able to lift it, no problem. I would leave the doors and top on if possible. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

06-30-2006, 11:31 PM	#7
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: how to remove 1969 blazer body of frame I gutted mine leaving the top attached and picked it up with straps and a 2 ton overhoist in my shop. I would post a pic of it hanging in mid air, but I can't find it right now. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

07-01-2006, 10:23 AM	#8
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: how to remove 1969 blazer body of frame I used a 2 post lift and some square tubing. IT was by far easier than manhandling it.

07-07-2006, 08:58 AM	#9
lawricker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: texas Posts: 56	Re: how to remove 1969 blazer body of frame My two cents worth. Take the top off way heavy.. C- clamp some 2x4s or angle iron at the rear and front of the bed. that will stabilize it and weigh a bunch less. I have pulled a couple using chain hoist just get it balanced. and I would say you and at least three friends...or 6 depending on how strong you are...its pretty heavy lift. Last edited by lawricker; 07-07-2006 at 08:59 AM.

07-15-2006, 02:19 AM	#10
CHAPS7931 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san jose california Posts: 109	Re: how to remove 1969 blazer body of frame http://photos.yahoo.com/liliavirelas@sbcglobal.netok I finally got the body off the frame. I would first like to thank all of you who game me advice on how to remove the body. I used a engine hoist in the back I bolt it down to where you bolt you rear seat. then used to large jack stand up front it was really easy. here are some pixs Last edited by CHAPS7931; 07-15-2006 at 02:31 AM.

07-15-2006, 06:41 AM	#11
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: how to remove 1969 blazer body of frame What did you make up to brace the firewall? Did you brace the doors before lifting and supporting on the jack stands? Last edited by vtblazer; 07-16-2006 at 08:40 PM.

07-15-2006, 11:31 AM	#12
CHAPS7931 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san jose california Posts: 109	Re: how to remove 1969 blazer body of frame yeah I only braced the doors with some 2x2. I bolted them from the top possition to where the door latches.

07-15-2006, 12:35 PM	#13
fine 67 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: webster,n.y.,usa Posts: 127	Re: how to remove 1969 blazer body of frame hi , everybody i just removing and install my tub a few weeks ago.i did it with one door on and one off no braces plus no help. my front chip was off but the top was on.all i did was unbolt the body and and jack it up on the mounting rails i put a 4x4 on the side of the rocker box were the bolt for the mount goes though .i used a small steel i beam under that witch sat a two jack stands "notes " must be wide enough so the tires can pass between the rear tires. in the rear i used two jack stands on cribing. the frame follrd in and out with no problem. hope this helped fine 67

07-16-2006, 06:52 PM	#14
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: how to remove 1969 blazer body of frame All I can say is ouch! Was that an original 2wd? I will asume not since you are calling it a 69. What are you plans with it and what is the story behind it? Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

07-17-2006, 01:35 AM	#15
CHAPS7931 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san jose california Posts: 109	Re: how to remove 1969 blazer body of frame what up kevin! well I bought a 1972 blazer about 1 1/2 yrs ago. The body in my opinion needed a lot of work. then couple of months later I happen to find this truck on craigslist. It's really clean it only has a little of surface rust. anyway the guy I bought it from, his son had just wrecked it. He ran into a police station i think he was going 35-45 mph. I guess his son blacked out. So, the frame and the complete front end was gone. I think the firewall got tweak cause the doors won't close. Well Since I had the 72 I decided to use the frame of the 72 and convert it to a 2 wd and swap the body. I am going to start converting the frame into 2 wd this week hopefully I will be done by thursday so I could send it to get blasted and powder coated. Does anybody have pix of a 2wd conversion? well thats it for now I will keep posting pix as I continue this dream of mine



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07-17-2006, 06:54 AM	#16
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: how to remove 1969 blazer body of frame Wow I am confused or it might just be that it is 3:45am But lets see if I got this. You have a 72 blazer that you will use the frame from and convert it to 2wd. You then picked up a wrecked "truck" (blazer as well right or is it a truck?) and you will swap the body from that to the old blazer frame? Am I close or still sleepin? If it is a wrecked blazer than it was a 2wd to begin with or ? May be on my drive to work I will figure it out as I pass a few police stations while drinking gallons of coffie a few donuts and talking on the cell! Kevin

07-17-2006, 05:51 PM	#17
CHAPS7931 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san jose california Posts: 109	Re: how to remove 1969 blazer body of frame yeah your right Iam going to use the 4x4 frame from a 1972 blazer and convert it to a 2 wd frame then iam going to put the wrecked 1969 blazer body on the 72 blazer frame. the 69 blazer was originally a 4x4 blazer it was convert it to a 2 wd then it got wrecked so now Iam going to convert another 4x4 frame into a 2wd the problem is I have never done this before I already got a crossmember of a 72 truck that I will be using. hope this clears things up and sorry for any confusion

07-17-2006, 08:03 PM	#18
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: how to remove 1969 blazer body of frame Clear as mud at a bikini contest! What thru me off was you refered to the wrecked Blazer as a Truck. You have been around here that long or you would know that is a big no-no! LOL Installing the 2wd frnt cross member is not a big deal as a few of the boltd line right up and than you just drill out the rest of them. What are your plans for the rear? 4 link and bags, flipped leafs or? Kevin LFD Inc.

07-18-2006, 01:44 AM	#19
CHAPS7931 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san jose california Posts: 109	Re: how to remove 1969 blazer body of frame when I bought it they had just dearch? the leafspring in other words they are now flat so that gives a little drop in the back not sure how much but i think it looks ok maybe ill get a flip kit and drop it more than what it is now. Iam planing on geting the frame powder coated soon not sure what color to get I was thinking silver or black any pixs out their of a silver frame?

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