1972 1/2 ton box van frame vs. 2wd blazer frame - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Chevy4Life · 06-10-2008, 01:18 AM

I think I've read somewhere here before that these frames are the same. Anyone know for sure?
Thanks,
Jay

bouncytruck · 06-10-2008, 10:19 AM

Never heard that, but it would be interesting and might make the swap to 2wd easier...

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-10-2008, 02:55 PM

But probably just as hard, if not harder, to find one anywhere

Chevy4Life · 06-10-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

But probably just as hard, if not harder, to find one anywhere

I know of 2 here and one is for sale cheap! The front frame horns and crossmember looks the same but I can't get under the back. What is the blazer wheelbase?

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-10-2008, 03:56 PM

Blazer/Jimmy is 104"

bouncytruck · 06-10-2008, 04:36 PM

The Wiki says the 1971 short wheel base was 110", but it's Wiki so it isn't necessarily true.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Van

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_C/K

Chevy4Life · 06-10-2008, 04:43 PM

this is the one I'm talking about. I think its a P10? I'll see if its on wiki.

Long Roof · 06-10-2008, 07:52 PM

Wow, now that would be some interesting info if its true.

Critter · 06-10-2008, 11:22 PM

I know where there are a couple of those sitting! I will have to break out the tape measure and have a look-see. It would be pretty awesome if they were the same!!!

Olden Days · 06-23-2008, 05:16 PM

Those trucks have a 102" wheel base

2 inches too short for a blazer frame.

brian26 · 06-24-2008, 02:16 AM

Yeah, I had one free, running even! But the wheelbase was 102.

06-10-2008, 01:18 AM	#1
Chevy4Life Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 749	1972 1/2 ton box van frame vs. 2wd blazer frame I think I've read somewhere here before that these frames are the same. Anyone know for sure? Thanks, Jay Last edited by Chevy4Life; 06-10-2008 at 01:18 AM.

06-10-2008, 10:19 AM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: 1972 1/2 ton box van frame vs. 2wd blazer frame Never heard that, but it would be interesting and might make the swap to 2wd easier... __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-10-2008, 02:55 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: 1972 1/2 ton box van frame vs. 2wd blazer frame But probably just as hard, if not harder, to find one anywhere __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-10-2008, 03:56 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: 1972 1/2 ton box van frame vs. 2wd blazer frame Blazer/Jimmy is 104" __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-10-2008, 04:36 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: 1972 1/2 ton box van frame vs. 2wd blazer frame The Wiki says the 1971 short wheel base was 110", but it's Wiki so it isn't necessarily true. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Van http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_C/K __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-10-2008, 04:43 PM	#7
Chevy4Life Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 749	Re: 1972 1/2 ton box van frame vs. 2wd blazer frame this is the one I'm talking about. I think its a P10? I'll see if its on wiki. Attached Images

06-10-2008, 07:52 PM	#8
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: 1972 1/2 ton box van frame vs. 2wd blazer frame Wow, now that would be some interesting info if its true. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

06-10-2008, 11:22 PM	#9
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: 1972 1/2 ton box van frame vs. 2wd blazer frame I know where there are a couple of those sitting! I will have to break out the tape measure and have a look-see. It would be pretty awesome if they were the same!!! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

06-23-2008, 05:16 PM	#10
Olden Days Living In The Past Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockies Posts: 709	Re: 1972 1/2 ton box van frame vs. 2wd blazer frame Those trucks have a 102" wheel base 2 inches too short for a blazer frame.

06-24-2008, 02:16 AM	#11
brian26 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: springer, oklahoma Posts: 110	Re: 1972 1/2 ton box van frame vs. 2wd blazer frame Yeah, I had one free, running even! But the wheelbase was 102.

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