Orange Crush: 1970 cst 4x4 to 2wd

[ortegamotor]

it been a while since i last posted here on the site but i am proud to say i finally got my priorities back in line. i've always had a project to work on just never any time to do it do to my crazy work schedule. well now i have some time so here we go, for the last couple of weeks now i've been working on two projects at once. i know what your thinking , i must be crazy.... well you might be right.i'll let the pictures do the talking.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/i...es/bandito.gif

[ortegamotor]

here are some pictures of the rear end. i found this thing buried in about a foot of red dirt. lets just say it cleaned up real nice.... 3:73, perfect for a 2wd blazer.

[ortegamotor]

here are some more pictures for the front.

[ortegamotor]

i forgot the pictures

[hotrodhomi]

looks good. what are your pans for the suspension? how low will you go?

[ortegamotor]

hey there, i don't know if you remember me but i bought some parts from you a couple of years back they were lower control arms. i actually have them on my 1971 short fleet project that i'm putting together . here are some pictures of that one. as for the blazer , i have Ride Tech bags plus tubular a arms . i'll c-notch the rear pretty straight forward. with 20' American Torq-Thrust powder coated Flat black, 4w disc, with no top. Tonyhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/images/smilies/bandito.gif

[kcg1775]

Originally Posted by ortegamotor

hey there, i don't know if you remember me but i bought some parts from you a couple of years back they were lower control arms. i actually have them on my 1971 short fleet project that i'm putting together . here are some pictures of that one. as for the blazer , i have Ride Tech bags plus tubular a arms . i'll c-notch the rear pretty straight forward. with 20' American Torq-Thrust powder coated Flat black, 4w disc, with no top. Tonyhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/images/smilies/bandito.gif

Hey man! Love the black rims on this truck. Can you tell me the size, brand and where you got them from? It looks like you do some nice work!

Thanks
Posted via Mobile Device

[ortegamotor]

some new pictures. Its been a while.

[hotrodhomi]

I remember that. I'm glad they worked out. I can't believe you make such great progress on more than one project. Have any extra parts laying around? I'll Pm you.

[ortegamotor]

i just got back from Fairfield. i purchased a 1970 short bed step side that was on CL ,it turns out the truck is a CST with new interior / tilt tach, no rust hugger orange. fully loaded -A/C. I GOT A SCREAMING DEAL ON THE TRUCK. i ran the vin and model number, it turns out the truck is from the Fremont plant ,and it looks like it was a second owner truck. i'll bring it home next weekend. i just need to bolt it back together. it looks like someone was restoring it and then stored it . new interior , carpet, head liner all CST badges, uncut dash, i can't get over how cool this truck is. this one is right up there with some of my best barn finds.... i'll post some pictures when get it home and inventoried.

[hotrodhomi]

sounds cool. Can't wait for the pictures.

[ortegamotor]

her are some pics of the seats i have for my shot bed. this guy i sold a 65 suburban to, has an upholstery shop in Grass Valley. hey did my blazer seats , did the ones in the picture for my short bed and he is going to do my 61 Bubble top interior as well. the gauge cluster came with that 70 short bed that i bought this past weekend. i plan on putting it in the short bed that i'm building.

[hotrodhomi]

The seats turned out great. Can you send me the info on the upholstery shop in Grass Valley? I have a set of buddy buckets that I want to update and I don't want to use the last place that I went to.
Nice score on the tach dash.

[1ATony]

Those are going to look pretty cool.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Nice have you gotten the new one home yet?

[ortegamotor]

got some new parts for Orange Crush. This blazer is headed down even lower then I planned. purchased a complete rolling chassis to use all the parts on the blazer. we're going low low low!

[71swb4x4]

Looking good!! I like the neon Heineken crossmember, definitely one of a kind!

[PHAT TONY]

Awsome, I wanna follow along too.

[elzombo]

Looks great! Subscribed! Did you sandblast and then powder coat the axle (in post #2)? Or did you paint it? If you painted, what did you use?

[Mr Pops]

Subscribed! Love the Blazer, love the Burb and love those painted smoothies!

[ortegamotor]

Originally Posted by elzombo

Looks great! Subscribed! Did you sandblast and then powder coat the axle (in post #2)? Or did you paint it? If you painted, what did you use?

hey there sorry for the delayed reply, to answer your question on the rear end. i sand blasted it clean and primed it with Rustollium industrial paint , then painted it with the satin black Rustollium . both paints where purchased at Home Depot by the gallon. you're looking at $25.00 a gallon , now thats a killer deal. i started using it on frames, wheel wells, you name just an all around solid paint and very easy to use.

[ortegamotor]

I'm just about done with this 1970 CST step that that i'm building for a friend. once thats gone it's full steam ahead on the blazer and 71 swb. here are a few pictures for ya.

[hotrodhomi]

looks good.

[ortegamotor]

it's been awhile but i'm back at it. just cleaned the fire wall and frame , now it has a fresh coat of primer. should have it painted this weekend with the front cross member back in there for good.

[ortegamotor]

here are a few more of the short bed step that i just finished for a friend of mine. now its full time on the blazer