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twp1 · 10-19-2018, 08:10 PM

Here is the pic of the blazer i picked up today!! It was a 4x4 someone converted to a 2-wheel drive!!! If you notice i have a 4-wheel drive frame and suspension sitting next to blazer!! hopefully i get to start on it in the next month or so and i will post more!!!

**lks dcvn** · 10-20-2018, 04:52 PM

Alright! What are the plans for this one? Full resto back to stock or adding some modern comforts?

twp1 · 10-20-2018, 08:51 PM

would like some ideas!!! I think 4x4 is the option!!!!

SeventyOne · 10-23-2018, 01:39 PM

Is a budget a concern? Skills for larger changes? Time?

Real easy for internet folks to throw out crazy ideas you may not have time/money/skills to pull off.

Big difference in me saying CUMMINS SWAP

vs GM Goodwrench 350 haha.

twp1 · 10-23-2018, 04:57 PM

Money is definitely an issue!!!! But going to make it a 4x4 again and sell the other frame and 2-wheel components!!! Probably going to try LS-7 this time and make some other modifications!!! This may be the one I keep but it may take a little bit do to trying to finish up new house and old horse barn I am turning into my garage!!

**lks dcvn** · 10-23-2018, 06:40 PM

I have 3 of these now. At one point I owned 7. Don't judge - I like these rigs.

1972 Chevy Blazer - factory 2wd
1970 GMC Jimmy - 2wd converted from 4x4
1971 Chevy Blazer - 4x4

I like them each in a different way.

If you want to go back to complete OEM specs based on the SPID- those usually have the best return on money - should you ever decide to sell.

Either way you go - it seems like solid examples of these trucks are going up in price.

twp1 · 10-26-2018, 03:53 PM

Starting the tear down!!!!

**lks dcvn** · 10-27-2018, 04:15 PM

yeah -

DeepOceanStepside · 11-08-2018, 06:36 PM

sweet project!

flashed · 11-08-2018, 10:33 PM

Im in to see this one . One day I will own a Blazer ,know where an original untouched one is . I have a lot of Chevelle friends up in Ohio ,hope to go visit next august .

twp1 · 12-25-2018, 01:15 PM

Got a lot of the new metal to get started!!!

**lks dcvn** · 12-25-2018, 05:10 PM

Nice - that should save you quite a bit of time on body work for the rear half!
Which supplier did you go with?

twp1 · 12-28-2018, 09:04 PM

I tired southern Kentucky classics this time!

twp1 · 12-28-2018, 09:07 PM

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**raggedjim** · 12-28-2018, 09:17 PM

Well, I'd say you got it apart! Are you going back 2wd or 4wd?

Good luck, Rg

twp1 · 12-29-2018, 05:35 PM

going back 4x4!

**DeadheadNM** · 12-30-2018, 03:17 PM

Back to 4wd? Nice!

twp1 · 01-16-2019, 08:32 AM

Getting started with body and suspension! Hopefully this turns out first time to do this much!

**lks dcvn** · 01-16-2019, 04:51 PM

Just keep everything loose to confirm alignment before final welding and you should be good. Keep the pictures coming so we can follow along!

**Sand Wrench** · 01-17-2019, 11:41 PM

Rock on! Following with great interest.

twp1 · 01-24-2019, 08:42 AM

Starting to put body panels together and so far just have one quarter and inner fender on and had to do a little trimming on rear floor pan to get quarter to attach! Also received my new springs did a 2" lift. Hopefully can get front and rear end back today so I can get it on the skates to move away from wall to start on other side!

**jaros44sr** · 01-24-2019, 10:49 AM

Nice way to start a build, new metal. curios to see how it bolts up?

twp1 · 01-25-2019, 08:34 AM

I got the axles back today and everything inside had to be replaced(Everything) so I started to put back under blazer to get it back on wheels and start the build.

twp1 · 02-06-2019, 09:59 AM

Started working on getting quarters on and ordered the lower piece that connects to the rear floor and the front floor pan and hopefully can start getting this together! Picked up a set of rally wheels that I may put on it!

**lks dcvn** · 02-07-2019, 10:49 PM

the plate you are waiting on (the step up from the front floor to the bed) needs to go on before the bedsides get fully installed. So steps would be:

place bed floor on frame
attach step up plate to bed floor laying on frame
attach bedsides to other parts

Looks good so far!

10-19-2018, 08:10 PM	#1
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	1972 Blazer undecided!! Here is the pic of the blazer i picked up today!! It was a 4x4 someone converted to a 2-wheel drive!!! If you notice i have a 4-wheel drive frame and suspension sitting next to blazer!! hopefully i get to start on it in the next month or so and i will post more!!! Attached Images

10-20-2018, 04:52 PM	#2
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Alright! What are the plans for this one? Full resto back to stock or adding some modern comforts?

10-20-2018, 08:51 PM	#3
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! would like some ideas!!! I think 4x4 is the option!!!!

10-23-2018, 01:39 PM	#4
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Is a budget a concern? Skills for larger changes? Time? Real easy for internet folks to throw out crazy ideas you may not have time/money/skills to pull off. Big difference in me saying CUMMINS SWAP vs GM Goodwrench 350 haha.

10-23-2018, 04:57 PM	#5
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Money is definitely an issue!!!! But going to make it a 4x4 again and sell the other frame and 2-wheel components!!! Probably going to try LS-7 this time and make some other modifications!!! This may be the one I keep but it may take a little bit do to trying to finish up new house and old horse barn I am turning into my garage!!

10-23-2018, 06:40 PM	#6
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! I have 3 of these now. At one point I owned 7. Don't judge - I like these rigs. 1972 Chevy Blazer - factory 2wd 1970 GMC Jimmy - 2wd converted from 4x4 1971 Chevy Blazer - 4x4 I like them each in a different way. If you want to go back to complete OEM specs based on the SPID- those usually have the best return on money - should you ever decide to sell. Either way you go - it seems like solid examples of these trucks are going up in price.

10-26-2018, 03:53 PM	#7
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Starting the tear down!!!! Attached Images

10-27-2018, 04:15 PM	#8
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! yeah -

11-08-2018, 06:36 PM	#9
DeepOceanStepside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Saginaw, MI Posts: 139	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! sweet project! __________________ 1970 Base Step Side Dark Olive 250 3ott restoration 1972 k5 4x4 250 3ott project 1970 long bed light olive 283 th350 driver SOLD

11-08-2018, 10:33 PM	#10
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Im in to see this one . One day I will own a Blazer ,know where an original untouched one is . I have a lot of Chevelle friends up in Ohio ,hope to go visit next august .

12-25-2018, 01:15 PM	#11
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Got a lot of the new metal to get started!!! Attached Images

12-25-2018, 05:10 PM	#12
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Nice - that should save you quite a bit of time on body work for the rear half! Which supplier did you go with?

12-28-2018, 09:04 PM	#13
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! I tired southern Kentucky classics this time!

12-28-2018, 09:07 PM	#14
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!!

12-28-2018, 09:17 PM	#15
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,510	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Well, I'd say you got it apart! Are you going back 2wd or 4wd? Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743



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12-29-2018, 05:35 PM	#16
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! going back 4x4! Attached Images

12-30-2018, 03:17 PM	#17
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Back to 4wd? Nice! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-16-2019, 08:32 AM	#18
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Getting started with body and suspension! Hopefully this turns out first time to do this much! Attached Images

01-16-2019, 04:51 PM	#19
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Just keep everything loose to confirm alignment before final welding and you should be good. Keep the pictures coming so we can follow along!

01-17-2019, 11:41 PM	#20
Sand Wrench Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Garnett, Kansas Posts: 279	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Rock on! Following with great interest. __________________ You ever have one of those mornings where you wake up owning more trucks than you did the night before? 1972 K5 1972 K10 1967 K20 bucket truck

01-24-2019, 08:42 AM	#21
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Starting to put body panels together and so far just have one quarter and inner fender on and had to do a little trimming on rear floor pan to get quarter to attach! Also received my new springs did a 2" lift. Hopefully can get front and rear end back today so I can get it on the skates to move away from wall to start on other side! Attached Images

01-24-2019, 10:49 AM	#22
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Nice way to start a build, new metal. curios to see how it bolts up? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-25-2019, 08:34 AM	#23
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! I got the axles back today and everything inside had to be replaced(Everything) so I started to put back under blazer to get it back on wheels and start the build. Attached Images

02-06-2019, 09:59 AM	#24
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! Started working on getting quarters on and ordered the lower piece that connects to the rear floor and the front floor pan and hopefully can start getting this together! Picked up a set of rally wheels that I may put on it! Attached Images

02-07-2019, 10:49 PM	#25
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: 1972 Blazer undecided!! the plate you are waiting on (the step up from the front floor to the bed) needs to go on before the bedsides get fully installed. So steps would be: place bed floor on frame attach step up plate to bed floor laying on frame attach bedsides to other parts Looks good so far!

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