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gentry69 · 09-21-2009, 07:36 PM

see i told my wife i was gonna get her this blazer so that i could get it, now that i talked her into restoring it she wants to leave it 4x4 and through some 35s on it with a lift i wanna do a 2wd conversion and do a mild custom, not cut it up just make some minor changes to add caracter. what is every1 elses opinion?

jeffspower · 09-21-2009, 07:52 PM

Leave it 4x4!

If the trend of converting 4x4's to 2wd goes on much longer, someday the 4x4's will be more rare and people wanting 4x4's will have to buy 2 wheelers to convert back!

71swb4x4 · 09-21-2009, 07:59 PM

I suspect you are a smart man having a weak moment.
I suspect no one on this board sleeps in your bed with you.
I suspect your wife does.
Who's opinion counts?

swyfor5 · 09-21-2009, 08:51 PM

I like the looks of the 2WD's but my heart and my wifes heart belong on the 4WD's side!

vtblazer · 09-22-2009, 06:42 AM

The choice is so clear.....BUY ANOTHER BLAZER!

It all depends on how you plan to use it IMO.

**truckster** · 09-22-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

I suspect you are a smart man having a weak moment.
I suspect no one on this board sleeps in your bed with you.
I suspect your wife does.
Who's opinion counts?

So true.

Compromise. Go with 33s and a 4 inch lift.

**truckster** · 09-22-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gentry69

see i told my wife i was gonna get her this blazer so that i could get it, now that i talked her into restoring it she wants to leave it 4x4 and through some 35s on it with a lift i wanna do a 2wd conversion and do a mild custom, not cut it up just make some minor changes to add caracter. what is every1 elses opinion?

You want to make minor changes to add character to a Blazer?

To me, that's like saying you're going to do plastic surgery to Marilyn Monroe to add sex appeal.

Arizonak5 · 09-22-2009, 01:29 PM

4x4

big dump · 09-22-2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

The choice is so clear.....BUY ANOTHER BLAZER!

VT said it best..

gentry69 · 09-22-2009, 05:55 PM

character may been bad choice of words, maybe subtle changes i think are neat and clean, we did compromise i get to make it a 2wd and she gets to make color and interior decisions

vtblazer · 09-22-2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gentry69

character may been bad choice of words, maybe subtle changes i think are neat and clean, we did compromise i get to make it a 2wd and she gets to make color and interior decisions

Another 4x4 lost...

gentry69 · 09-22-2009, 06:45 PM

not lost, im keeping everything so it can be put back to 4wd if i ever want to

**truckster** · 09-22-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Another 4x4 lost...

I'm with VT Blazer. I mean, it's your truck (or maybe it's your wife's) but I hate to see a 4X4 destroyed.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-22-2009, 07:47 PM

If you guys hate seeing 4wds destroyed send me a 2wd so I can lower mine I never use 4wd in it...

ABLAZN · 09-23-2009, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gentry69

character may been bad choice of words, maybe subtle changes i think are neat and clean, we did compromise i get to make it a 2wd and she gets to make color and interior decisions

Sounds like the deal that I made with my wife.

But VT's solutions sounds the best, get another Blazer.

r1lorenzini · 09-23-2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

I suspect you are a smart man having a weak moment.
I suspect no one on this board sleeps in your bed with you.
I suspect your wife does.
Who's opinion counts?

well put!!!

BLAZEtoBLAZE · 09-23-2009, 01:12 PM

how hard is it to change over to 2wd if the 2wd front suspension is out of a 68 to 72 body truck? is it all a matter of taking the 4x4 stuff out and bolting in the 2wd stuff or is it more complicated than that?

Big Block · 09-24-2009, 07:20 PM

The choice is so clear.....BUY ANOTHER BLAZER!
I second that.

justin26 · 09-24-2009, 07:32 PM

looks like you are going to have to take one for the pink team and build it her way just remember if she's happy with her blazer then she will not be able to say anything about the one you build.... see where im going here just a thought!!!

gentry69 · 09-24-2009, 07:46 PM

if i could afford to buy and build another blazer i would. she seen a couple 2wd on here she liked so she said a 2wd may not be to bad. but she gets to pick the paint. think she picked a prowler red and a cream top may not look to bad. a a second note she always has somethin to say about every car we build

vtblazer · 11-24-2009, 07:41 AM

How's that build going?

Jtrux · 11-26-2009, 03:16 PM

4wd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Of course everything I own is 4x4 so i'm a little biased.

Firebirdjones · 11-27-2009, 05:43 PM

All personal preference. Also depends on what your final intentions with the truck will be. And that's where the decision for 2 wheel or 4 wheel drive is made,,,for us anyway.

I personally wouldn't bother with a conversion, and just look for and purchase which ever style you decide. Much less headache in the end.

Our personal preference is 4x4. Have to have something to get around the snow in, as well as tinker around up in the mountains. Arizona is full of cool trails and old abandoned mining towns. Most of which you won't be accessing in a 2 wheel drive

We have muscle cars when cruising on the blacktop is desired

ccr72 · 11-29-2009, 08:44 PM

If momma aint happy............Aint nobody happy!!!!!!!!!!!

72step · 11-29-2009, 09:19 PM

I agree with your wife 120%! If you have a cool old chevy that is 4x4 and you want to convert it to 2wd?!

I think the 2wd blazers are cool but sacrifice a 4x4 blazer?! I guess it's just a no brainer in my book because I live in the mountains and I've always wanted a 67-72 4x4 of some kind. I'd rather my truck be a 4x4 any day!

09-21-2009, 07:36 PM	#1
gentry69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ottawa Posts: 87	small disagreement in our house see i told my wife i was gonna get her this blazer so that i could get it, now that i talked her into restoring it she wants to leave it 4x4 and through some 35s on it with a lift i wanna do a 2wd conversion and do a mild custom, not cut it up just make some minor changes to add caracter. what is every1 elses opinion? __________________ One of the hardest decissions i face every day is figuring out which truck to drive 1939 ford 2dr sedan ratrod on air 1972 blazer 4x4 for now 1979 chevy 4x4

09-21-2009, 07:52 PM	#2
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: small disagreement in our house Leave it 4x4! If the trend of converting 4x4's to 2wd goes on much longer, someday the 4x4's will be more rare and people wanting 4x4's will have to buy 2 wheelers to convert back! __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

09-21-2009, 07:59 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: small disagreement in our house I suspect you are a smart man having a weak moment. I suspect no one on this board sleeps in your bed with you. I suspect your wife does. Who's opinion counts? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-21-2009, 08:51 PM	#4
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: small disagreement in our house I like the looks of the 2WD's but my heart and my wifes heart belong on the 4WD's side!

09-22-2009, 06:42 AM	#5
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: small disagreement in our house The choice is so clear.....BUY ANOTHER BLAZER! It all depends on how you plan to use it IMO.

09-22-2009, 01:29 PM	#8
Arizonak5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Queen Tuckey! aka Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 149	Re: small disagreement in our house 4x4 __________________ 1937 Pontiac 2dr 1970 K5 CST 1972 Jimmy 1973 Hickey ent. equipped Blazer 1977 Blazer Chalet #1193

09-22-2009, 05:55 PM	#10
gentry69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ottawa Posts: 87	Re: small disagreement in our house character may been bad choice of words, maybe subtle changes i think are neat and clean, we did compromise i get to make it a 2wd and she gets to make color and interior decisions __________________ One of the hardest decissions i face every day is figuring out which truck to drive 1939 ford 2dr sedan ratrod on air 1972 blazer 4x4 for now 1979 chevy 4x4

09-22-2009, 06:45 PM	#12
gentry69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ottawa Posts: 87	Re: small disagreement in our house not lost, im keeping everything so it can be put back to 4wd if i ever want to __________________ One of the hardest decissions i face every day is figuring out which truck to drive 1939 ford 2dr sedan ratrod on air 1972 blazer 4x4 for now 1979 chevy 4x4

09-22-2009, 07:47 PM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: small disagreement in our house If you guys hate seeing 4wds destroyed send me a 2wd so I can lower mine I never use 4wd in it... __________________ 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..

09-23-2009, 01:12 PM	#17
BLAZEtoBLAZE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ks Posts: 18	Re: small disagreement in our house how hard is it to change over to 2wd if the 2wd front suspension is out of a 68 to 72 body truck? is it all a matter of taking the 4x4 stuff out and bolting in the 2wd stuff or is it more complicated than that? __________________ 56 GMC Coe 3 door 49 GM COE custom built street rod 84 Blazer 12in Lift 70 Nova pro street project

09-24-2009, 07:20 PM	#18
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: small disagreement in our house The choice is so clear.....BUY ANOTHER BLAZER! I second that.

09-24-2009, 07:32 PM	#19
justin26 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: hot springs arkansas Posts: 101	Re: small disagreement in our house looks like you are going to have to take one for the pink team and build it her way just remember if she's happy with her blazer then she will not be able to say anything about the one you build.... see where im going here just a thought!!!

09-24-2009, 07:46 PM	#20
gentry69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ottawa Posts: 87	Re: small disagreement in our house if i could afford to buy and build another blazer i would. she seen a couple 2wd on here she liked so she said a 2wd may not be to bad. but she gets to pick the paint. think she picked a prowler red and a cream top may not look to bad. a a second note she always has somethin to say about every car we build __________________ One of the hardest decissions i face every day is figuring out which truck to drive 1939 ford 2dr sedan ratrod on air 1972 blazer 4x4 for now 1979 chevy 4x4 Last edited by gentry69; 09-24-2009 at 07:46 PM.

11-24-2009, 07:41 AM	#21
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: small disagreement in our house How's that build going?

11-26-2009, 03:16 PM	#22
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: small disagreement in our house 4wd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Of course everything I own is 4x4 so i'm a little biased.



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11-27-2009, 05:43 PM	#23
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: small disagreement in our house All personal preference. Also depends on what your final intentions with the truck will be. And that's where the decision for 2 wheel or 4 wheel drive is made,,,for us anyway. I personally wouldn't bother with a conversion, and just look for and purchase which ever style you decide. Much less headache in the end. Our personal preference is 4x4. Have to have something to get around the snow in, as well as tinker around up in the mountains. Arizona is full of cool trails and old abandoned mining towns. Most of which you won't be accessing in a 2 wheel drive We have muscle cars when cruising on the blacktop is desired

11-29-2009, 08:44 PM	#24
ccr72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: essex mo Posts: 23	Re: small disagreement in our house If momma aint happy............Aint nobody happy!!!!!!!!!!!

11-29-2009, 09:19 PM	#25
72step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: chimayo, nm, usa Posts: 898	Re: small disagreement in our house I agree with your wife 120%! If you have a cool old chevy that is 4x4 and you want to convert it to 2wd?! I think the 2wd blazers are cool but sacrifice a 4x4 blazer?! I guess it's just a no brainer in my book because I live in the mountains and I've always wanted a 67-72 4x4 of some kind. I'd rather my truck be a 4x4 any day!

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