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elks · 05-26-2011, 06:34 PM

Well my blazer now has a new to it tabor 9000# winch. this was a winch from my old truck and I finally had a couple good shop students worthy of the project in the welding shy original Idea was to mount it underneath, but I lost to much ground clearance with it, so it went up front. I am pretty certain that before next fall the control box will be moved under the hood, but with Moab this weekend on its way there just is not enough time...

I was worried it would look real bulky up front, but it turned out nice. there are three bolts on each side holding the bumper to the frame and the majority of the frame has been reinforced with extra plate. So tell me what you think. the mounting plate was originally for a Cj7, but since it was sitting aroound the shop collecting dust it was used instead of creating a whole new plate. Now I need to add some lights.

What do you think? Does it look good? I am happy with it...

Now a few more minor things, like my new tires on it and we are off to Moab. I will also have my jeep...

hdzammo · 05-26-2011, 07:23 PM

wow! what a beautiful blazer with a beautiful background!
lights would look good, maybe something like a skid plate up front?? thinking?? not exactly sure but something up front. perhaps something with a color contrast.

BLUE THUNDER · 05-26-2011, 11:07 PM

sweet!

**70cst** · 05-26-2011, 11:13 PM

Nice...very nice

AlaskaMatt · 05-26-2011, 11:23 PM

Your truck

Is sure a ringer for mine

The photo doesn't show it but the colors are very close, your photo looks just like the color of mine. When I saw your photo I really was struck as I have not seen another one the same shade of green as mine.

Winch looks good BTW.

elks · 05-27-2011, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlaskaMatt

Your truck

Is sure a ringer for mine

The photo doesn't show it but the colors are very close, your photo looks just like the color of mine. When I saw your photo I really was struck as I have not seen another one the same shade of green as mine.

Winch looks good BTW.

Yep pretty close and I will someday have a cage in it as well. I really like the color. The paint is about 8 year old now, maybe older, painted by previous owner. Up close it is all cracked up and will require a new paint job some day. I am guessing they used too much hardner in the paint.

Ok time to get off this stupid computer and get ready for my Moab trip...

hgs_notes · 05-27-2011, 12:17 PM

I think the bumper looks good, but mounted too high. I understand wanting the extra clearance though. The color does look good on both trucks btw.

Have fun in Moab.

05-26-2011, 06:34 PM	#1
elks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NW, Colorado Posts: 285	Got my winch mounted : ) Well my blazer now has a new to it tabor 9000# winch. this was a winch from my old truck and I finally had a couple good shop students worthy of the project in the welding shy original Idea was to mount it underneath, but I lost to much ground clearance with it, so it went up front. I am pretty certain that before next fall the control box will be moved under the hood, but with Moab this weekend on its way there just is not enough time... I was worried it would look real bulky up front, but it turned out nice. there are three bolts on each side holding the bumper to the frame and the majority of the frame has been reinforced with extra plate. So tell me what you think. the mounting plate was originally for a Cj7, but since it was sitting aroound the shop collecting dust it was used instead of creating a whole new plate. Now I need to add some lights. What do you think? Does it look good? I am happy with it... Now a few more minor things, like my new tires on it and we are off to Moab. I will also have my jeep... __________________ Confidence is the feeling we have before we fully comprehend the situation

05-26-2011, 07:23 PM	#2
hdzammo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 95	Re: Got my winch mounted : ) wow! what a beautiful blazer with a beautiful background! lights would look good, maybe something like a skid plate up front?? thinking?? not exactly sure but something up front. perhaps something with a color contrast.

05-26-2011, 11:07 PM	#3
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Got my winch mounted : ) sweet!

05-26-2011, 11:13 PM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Got my winch mounted : ) Nice...very nice __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-26-2011, 11:23 PM	#5
AlaskaMatt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: AK Posts: 198	Re: Got my winch mounted : ) Your truck Is sure a ringer for mine The photo doesn't show it but the colors are very close, your photo looks just like the color of mine. When I saw your photo I really was struck as I have not seen another one the same shade of green as mine. Winch looks good BTW. __________________ Thanks, Matt My Website Last edited by AlaskaMatt; 05-26-2011 at 11:25 PM.

05-27-2011, 12:17 PM	#7
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: Got my winch mounted : ) I think the bumper looks good, but mounted too high. I understand wanting the extra clearance though. The color does look good on both trucks btw. Have fun in Moab. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff



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