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shortbedChevy4x4 · 03-10-2011, 01:27 AM

Here is some pictures of my Chevy 4x4 on a blazer frame. Bed has been shortened 11.5 inches.

shortbedChevy4x4 · 03-10-2011, 01:28 AM

Installing a 450hp LS6 454 with a TH400 AND 1900 STALL CONVERTOR

67chevy1series · 03-10-2011, 01:44 AM

super short is correct! haha how short is it compared to a short bed? a short bed is 115 wb so this must be a 111 wb somthin right?

shortbedChevy4x4 · 03-10-2011, 01:57 AM

It has 11.5 inches taken out of the front of the bed to fit on the shorter blazer frame.

Jacfourteen · 03-10-2011, 02:51 AM

Nice looking truck! That thing should scream, make sure to post up some vids when you get it going.

shortbedChevy4x4 · 03-10-2011, 03:04 AM

I will make sure put a video up as soon as at get it going> Here is a picture of the interior.

bagged68chevy · 03-10-2011, 03:19 PM

Nice bro nice!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posi12Bolt · 03-10-2011, 03:41 PM

wow... stubby!

But its bad ass toO!

shortbedChevy4x4 · 03-11-2011, 01:27 AM

Ive decided to redo the body and paint. The truck has a lot of bondo from the previous build. Going to take the bondo out and fresh paint.

67chevy1series · 03-11-2011, 01:34 AM

i hate sanding DUST GETS EVERYWHERE!!!!!

shortbedChevy4x4 · 03-11-2011, 01:50 AM

Ya sanding is not fun. Really bad when the truck had 4 gallons of bondo in it. lol

67chevy1series · 03-11-2011, 01:53 AM

you think that bad i couldfit a 3/8s open end wrench on the bondo0 on my passenger bed side! it was thick and nasty....

shortbedChevy4x4 · 03-11-2011, 01:56 AM

The roof on this one had 1/2 inch bondo for some reason. I figured it would all crack out with the new motor.

Jacfourteen · 03-11-2011, 01:57 AM

I like the fuel filler, it looks smooth.
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OldCreek · 03-11-2011, 02:00 AM

Was any length taken out of the rear? Surprisingly, the bed looks pretty well balanced! Not too bad at all!

shortbedChevy4x4 · 03-11-2011, 02:01 AM

I actually just filled the side filler in and put one on the bed rail. That old one didnt match the body contour and had to much of gap for my tatse. Here is the picture of the new filler we fabricated.

shortbedChevy4x4 · 03-11-2011, 02:03 AM

It was all taken out of the front. It is actually a blazer rear with a bed front welded on the front. It still has blazer seat holes in bed and orginal blazer filler is welded up

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-11-2011, 09:48 AM

Looks pretty good cant wait to see it finished .. btw welcome to the board from southern oregon..

chevy88 · 03-11-2011, 09:57 AM

That does look good shortened.

shortbedChevy4x4 · 03-11-2011, 10:48 AM

Thanks guy glad you like. Im excited to see it finished to. Hopefully soon it will be painted

DannyK · 03-11-2011, 10:59 AM

Cool build ! I wanna see more !

FLDBRED · 03-11-2011, 01:20 PM

Very interesting build! I had an LS6 Chevelle,I think you are going to love the power!Did you have any clearance problems with the Big Block?

propanemudtruck · 03-11-2011, 01:29 PM

I've been wondering how one would look with a full body on a blazer frame! I'm thinking I'll attempt this once I find a decent body to work with. Nice work!

shortbedChevy4x4 · 03-12-2011, 02:05 AM

Hey fldbred. Thats exactly why I chose a ls6 for this build. The motor def. seems pretty responsive. I think it will make for a very impressive 4x4. I had to set the motor and transmission foward 2 inches for tall valve covers to clear the firewall. I went with flowtech ceramic coated headers and had to knotch the top of frame on passenger side about 1/4 inch. The headers are really close to leaf spring and frame ralis, but the do clear. Here is a picture of the motor as it is now.

I dont know of any way to put a full truck body on a blazer frame because the wheel base would be to short and fender wells would not match axles, unless you relocated axles

FLDBRED · 03-13-2011, 10:54 AM

Yep,that LS6 BB is one powerful motor! In pure stock form,with just headers it ran 12.8 at 112MPH! That was with no traction in a 3800lb. car! I used to run against the Hemi cars, and when I showed up they would change their class from stock to bracket!
Did you stay with the solid lifters? They can get to be a pain in the butt after a while! Great project! Get out there and get it finished! LOL!

03-10-2011, 01:27 AM	#1
shortbedChevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 22	Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build Here is some pictures of my Chevy 4x4 on a blazer frame. Bed has been shortened 11.5 inches. Attached Images

03-10-2011, 01:28 AM	#2
shortbedChevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 22	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build Installing a 450hp LS6 454 with a TH400 AND 1900 STALL CONVERTOR

03-10-2011, 01:44 AM	#3
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build super short is correct! haha how short is it compared to a short bed? a short bed is 115 wb so this must be a 111 wb somthin right?

03-10-2011, 01:57 AM	#4
shortbedChevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 22	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build It has 11.5 inches taken out of the front of the bed to fit on the shorter blazer frame.

03-10-2011, 02:51 AM	#5
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build Nice looking truck! That thing should scream, make sure to post up some vids when you get it going. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

03-10-2011, 03:04 AM	#6
shortbedChevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 22	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build I will make sure put a video up as soon as at get it going> Here is a picture of the interior. Attached Images

03-10-2011, 03:19 PM	#7
bagged68chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: klamath falls or Posts: 102	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build Nice bro nice!!!!!!!!!!!!

03-10-2011, 03:41 PM	#8
Posi12Bolt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vacaville, Cali Posts: 26	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build wow... stubby! But its bad ass toO! __________________ 2011 GMC Yukon XL - Denali/Escalade Mutt 2003 Moomba Mobius LSx Swap'd 1987 IROC-Z Original 90k miles, 2nd owner 1972 Chevy C10 - Dropped & Shaved 1970 Chevelle SS396 - currently in Body-off Resto 1970 Chevelle (LSx TT 4x4/SUV Chassis Project)

03-11-2011, 01:27 AM	#9
shortbedChevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 22	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build Ive decided to redo the body and paint. The truck has a lot of bondo from the previous build. Going to take the bondo out and fresh paint. Attached Images

03-11-2011, 01:34 AM	#10
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build i hate sanding DUST GETS EVERYWHERE!!!!!

03-11-2011, 01:50 AM	#11
shortbedChevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 22	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build Ya sanding is not fun. Really bad when the truck had 4 gallons of bondo in it. lol

03-11-2011, 01:53 AM	#12
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build you think that bad i couldfit a 3/8s open end wrench on the bondo0 on my passenger bed side! it was thick and nasty....

03-11-2011, 01:56 AM	#13
shortbedChevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 22	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build The roof on this one had 1/2 inch bondo for some reason. I figured it would all crack out with the new motor.

03-11-2011, 01:57 AM	#14
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build I like the fuel filler, it looks smooth. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

03-11-2011, 02:00 AM	#15
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build Was any length taken out of the rear? Surprisingly, the bed looks pretty well balanced! Not too bad at all! __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263



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03-11-2011, 02:01 AM	#16
shortbedChevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 22	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build I actually just filled the side filler in and put one on the bed rail. That old one didnt match the body contour and had to much of gap for my tatse. Here is the picture of the new filler we fabricated. Attached Images

03-11-2011, 02:03 AM	#17
shortbedChevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 22	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build It was all taken out of the front. It is actually a blazer rear with a bed front welded on the front. It still has blazer seat holes in bed and orginal blazer filler is welded up

03-11-2011, 09:48 AM	#18
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build Looks pretty good cant wait to see it finished .. btw welcome to the board from southern oregon.. __________________ 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..

03-11-2011, 09:57 AM	#19
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build That does look good shortened. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

03-11-2011, 10:48 AM	#20
shortbedChevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 22	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build Thanks guy glad you like. Im excited to see it finished to. Hopefully soon it will be painted

03-11-2011, 10:59 AM	#21
DannyK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rogers, Ar. Posts: 65	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build Cool build ! I wanna see more ! __________________ '94 Chevy K1500 Ext.Cab/Short Z-71 4x4 350 TBI/4L60E (my tow rig)....and assorted other vehicles.

03-11-2011, 01:20 PM	#22
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build Very interesting build! I had an LS6 Chevelle,I think you are going to love the power!Did you have any clearance problems with the Big Block?

03-11-2011, 01:29 PM	#23
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build I've been wondering how one would look with a full body on a blazer frame! I'm thinking I'll attempt this once I find a decent body to work with. Nice work! __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

03-12-2011, 02:05 AM	#24
shortbedChevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 22	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build Hey fldbred. Thats exactly why I chose a ls6 for this build. The motor def. seems pretty responsive. I think it will make for a very impressive 4x4. I had to set the motor and transmission foward 2 inches for tall valve covers to clear the firewall. I went with flowtech ceramic coated headers and had to knotch the top of frame on passenger side about 1/4 inch. The headers are really close to leaf spring and frame ralis, but the do clear. Here is a picture of the motor as it is now. I dont know of any way to put a full truck body on a blazer frame because the wheel base would be to short and fender wells would not match axles, unless you relocated axles Attached Images

03-13-2011, 10:54 AM	#25
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: Super Short 4x4 LS6 Build Yep,that LS6 BB is one powerful motor! In pure stock form,with just headers it ran 12.8 at 112MPH! That was with no traction in a 3800lb. car! I used to run against the Hemi cars, and when I showed up they would change their class from stock to bracket! Did you stay with the solid lifters? They can get to be a pain in the butt after a while! Great project! Get out there and get it finished! LOL!

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