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ELLISIHO · 02-08-2009, 04:37 AM

New man on campus and I finally have the time to work on the four projects that have been sitting in the yard for the last ten years.

First project is a 69 4wd blazer with no frills. This rig needs many parts and I want to build up the suspension with a mild lift, bags and four wheel disc brakes............

Does anyone know of a manufacturer of parts or kits to do this for a 4wd?

Does any one have an opinion on the quality of LMC parts? They seem to carry many of the parts I will need.

vtblazer · 02-08-2009, 08:23 AM

Welcome to the board, there's a mass of old chevy truck owners in your area, several in Spokane alone.

One question though...why bags?

There's a ton of info to be found surfing around this board, hit the search function, type in whatever questions you have and you'll find pages and pages of info-rich reading.

PanelDeland · 02-08-2009, 09:41 AM

WELCOME!! I'll admit the LMC has most everything you will need.I will however suggest you look thru the vendors on the board here.They will have tech support while LMC has order takers.The BB vendors will also probably be kinder to your wallet and they also support the board.On top of that they build trucks and will have sorted thru the parts and found the best quality though pricing generally reflects that.

Big J · 02-08-2009, 09:43 AM

This place may be able to help. You're going to have to do some major fab work. It'd be cool though.

http://www.keldermanairride.com/

http://4wheelonline.com/Categories.a...tegoryId=37350

Post some pics.....

vtblazer · 02-08-2009, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

This place may be able to help. You're going to have to do some major fab work. It'd be cool though.

http://www.keldermanairride.com/

http://4wheelonline.com/Categories.a...tegoryId=37350

Post some pics.....

Nice links Big J, answered my question but WHOA...did ya see the prices?

bouncytruck · 02-08-2009, 11:26 AM

Welcome to the board from the other side of the state. There are several board members in the Spokane area and areas near by. One member works at http://www.blackbirdscustomtrucks.com/ and they make some great custom offroad parts for our generation trucks.

For parts, the LMC catalog is nice, but check with Wes at Classicheartbeat.com before you buy from them. There are quite a few other board vendors/members that would be more than happy to help you with the parts you need as well.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-08-2009, 01:46 PM

Welcome - get some pics posted of your K5 project when you can.

OARNGESI · 02-08-2009, 01:51 PM

So whats the ther 3 projects

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-08-2009, 04:02 PM

ELLISIHO · 02-09-2009, 05:25 AM

Thanks all...some great links for a guy to start looking at.
To answer a couple of questions.
I want to build the 69 for show and as a daily driver...ambitious I know. I want to put a four link in the front (parallel) and rear (triangulated) and from the people I know...bags are the best ride....when done right. Not to mention I want to do something new and I have not seen a lift solid axle Blazer with bags.

As far as my other projects, I have a 74 blazer, a 72 Chevy LWB 2wd c10 and a last a 72 GMC LWB k20 all are basket cases but I love a challenge.

vtblazer · 02-09-2009, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ELLISIHO

I want to build the 69 for show and as a daily driver...ambitious I know. I want to put a four link in the front (parallel) and rear (triangulated) and from the people I know...bags are the best ride....when done right. Not to mention I want to do something new and I have not seen a lift solid axle Blazer with bags.

Reason enough right there, keep us posted on your progress.

ClassicJimmy · 02-10-2009, 12:46 PM

What's up from Spokanee! Building a 71 Jimmy currently (has been slow). Lots of nice people in the area & on the board. Bought quite a few patch panels from GMCPauls (site supporter) but haven't got them on the Jimmy yet. Fella in Deer Park who just posted some pics of his project. Looks like we need to get some members together for a face-to-face soon. Maybe johnnywagon can organize a 7mile get together! Too bad my Jimmy won't be done for a while!

Post some pics when you can!

ELLISIHO · 02-12-2009, 04:29 PM

It would be cool to join a blazer club or even just an old chevy truck club in the area.......I like to see what other guys do to their rides.

Here is my starting project

juicer25 · 02-16-2009, 01:19 PM

Right on! Hopefully this summer when mine is painted there will be more Spokane blazers on the road! I plan on driving mine at least one or two days a week this summer.

ELLISIHO · 02-16-2009, 03:59 PM

The engine is out right now, depending on how much body work I take on....I might get to drive some this summer.....once done the way I want. I hope to drive every day.

02-08-2009, 04:37 AM	#1
ELLISIHO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SPOKANE Wa Posts: 8	new guy needs direction. New man on campus and I finally have the time to work on the four projects that have been sitting in the yard for the last ten years. First project is a 69 4wd blazer with no frills. This rig needs many parts and I want to build up the suspension with a mild lift, bags and four wheel disc brakes............ Does anyone know of a manufacturer of parts or kits to do this for a 4wd? Does any one have an opinion on the quality of LMC parts? They seem to carry many of the parts I will need. Last edited by ELLISIHO; 02-08-2009 at 04:50 AM.

02-08-2009, 08:23 AM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: new guy needs direction. Welcome to the board, there's a mass of old chevy truck owners in your area, several in Spokane alone. One question though...why bags? There's a ton of info to be found surfing around this board, hit the search function, type in whatever questions you have and you'll find pages and pages of info-rich reading.

02-08-2009, 09:41 AM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: new guy needs direction. WELCOME!! I'll admit the LMC has most everything you will need.I will however suggest you look thru the vendors on the board here.They will have tech support while LMC has order takers.The BB vendors will also probably be kinder to your wallet and they also support the board.On top of that they build trucks and will have sorted thru the parts and found the best quality though pricing generally reflects that. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 02-08-2009 at 09:41 AM.

02-08-2009, 09:43 AM	#4
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: new guy needs direction. This place may be able to help. You're going to have to do some major fab work. It'd be cool though. http://www.keldermanairride.com/ http://4wheelonline.com/Categories.a...tegoryId=37350 Post some pics..... __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

02-08-2009, 11:26 AM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: new guy needs direction. Welcome to the board from the other side of the state. There are several board members in the Spokane area and areas near by. One member works at http://www.blackbirdscustomtrucks.com/ and they make some great custom offroad parts for our generation trucks. For parts, the LMC catalog is nice, but check with Wes at Classicheartbeat.com before you buy from them. There are quite a few other board vendors/members that would be more than happy to help you with the parts you need as well. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-08-2009, 01:46 PM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: new guy needs direction. Welcome - get some pics posted of your K5 project when you can. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-08-2009, 01:51 PM	#8
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: new guy needs direction. So whats the ther 3 projects __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

02-08-2009, 04:02 PM	#9
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02-09-2009, 05:25 AM	#10
ELLISIHO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SPOKANE Wa Posts: 8	Re: new guy needs direction. Thanks all...some great links for a guy to start looking at. To answer a couple of questions. I want to build the 69 for show and as a daily driver...ambitious I know. I want to put a four link in the front (parallel) and rear (triangulated) and from the people I know...bags are the best ride....when done right. Not to mention I want to do something new and I have not seen a lift solid axle Blazer with bags. As far as my other projects, I have a 74 blazer, a 72 Chevy LWB 2wd c10 and a last a 72 GMC LWB k20 all are basket cases but I love a challenge.

02-10-2009, 12:46 PM	#12
ClassicJimmy FNG to resto/mod world! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 196	Re: new guy needs direction. What's up from Spokanee! Building a 71 Jimmy currently (has been slow). Lots of nice people in the area & on the board. Bought quite a few patch panels from GMCPauls (site supporter) but haven't got them on the Jimmy yet. Fella in Deer Park who just posted some pics of his project. Looks like we need to get some members together for a face-to-face soon. Maybe johnnywagon can organize a 7mile get together! Too bad my Jimmy won't be done for a while! Post some pics when you can! __________________ 71 GMC Jimmy - under construction 75 GMC K25 Sierra Grande - under deconstruction 92 Chevy K2500 ECSB - sold 04 Nissan Titan ECSB Off Road - sold & missed 13 Ford F-150 Ecoboost (work truck) - sold 16 Ford F-150 Ecoboost (work truck)

02-12-2009, 04:29 PM	#13
ELLISIHO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SPOKANE Wa Posts: 8	Re: new guy needs direction. It would be cool to join a blazer club or even just an old chevy truck club in the area.......I like to see what other guys do to their rides. Here is my starting project Attached Images Last edited by ELLISIHO; 02-13-2009 at 03:26 PM.

02-16-2009, 01:19 PM	#14
juicer25 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Deer Park, Washington Posts: 115	Re: new guy needs direction. Right on! Hopefully this summer when mine is painted there will be more Spokane blazers on the road! I plan on driving mine at least one or two days a week this summer.

02-16-2009, 03:59 PM	#15
ELLISIHO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SPOKANE Wa Posts: 8	Re: new guy needs direction. The engine is out right now, depending on how much body work I take on....I might get to drive some this summer.....once done the way I want. I hope to drive every day.



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