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71k5blazer · 10-16-2011, 12:29 PM

Here's pics of my 71 2wd Blazer project "Golden Nugget".

Rochlow · 10-17-2011, 08:51 AM

Love the stance in the first pic. Is it on air? looks like you got all the typical rust out..

71k5blazer · 10-17-2011, 01:41 PM

2.5 drop spindles modified lower control arms denominator air bags on front PB trailing arms with denominator bags on back

Rochlow · 10-17-2011, 01:53 PM

Very nice.

72BlckButy · 10-18-2011, 12:34 AM

Welcome to the board from Mid-MO!!! (JC area)

Love the 2wd project you have going, can't wait to see some more progress.

What's the story behind the 2wd? Local?

71k5blazer · 10-18-2011, 09:21 AM

been around marshall for around ten years in pieces

72BlckButy · 10-20-2011, 01:59 PM

Cool deal. Can't wait to see some more progress.

I'm assuming you notched the rear of the frame (?), did you have to cut the floor for the pumpkin to rise high enough to sit that low?

71k5blazer · 10-21-2011, 08:58 PM

when i bought it the floor had been cut. it had four link and the frame had been notched. the air bags weren't on the front and it would not raise as high as i wanted in the back with the bags it had. there was not enough room for bigger bags and i was having problems finding a place to mount shocks and track bar, so i cut the notch out and re-did it put on the PB trailing arm and made a watts link. with the bags mounted on the arms it will go as low and raises to a better ride height.

**lolife99** · 10-21-2011, 09:10 PM

COOL blazer project.
Welcome from another Mid-MO 2wd Blazer owner!

72BlckButy · 10-22-2011, 08:21 AM

Awesome, looks good!

Bentblazer · 10-22-2011, 09:25 AM

Welcome from Mid Mo keep us posted on the progress

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-05-2011, 02:04 PM

Cool blazer where did you get that watts set-up?

hotrodhomi · 11-05-2011, 02:16 PM

is that watts link bolted to the axel tube? I like how the notch only goes into the cab a little bit, just enough you can still get a rear seat in there if you wanted to.

PHAT TONY · 11-05-2011, 06:40 PM

I also see fresh steel in one of them later pics of the body, luv to see more 2wd's!

71k5blazer · 11-08-2011, 10:11 AM

watts link is home made. the brackets are welded to the axle tube. it does un-bolt if the diff needs work. the back seat does fit over the notch,but it's gonna be close with the floor.

Splash4195 · 11-08-2011, 12:16 PM

Nice Blazer!

71k5blazer · 11-13-2011, 08:06 PM

more progress, picked up a 72 long bed for parts. it has a better grill and tailgate good chrome bumpers and tail light trim. now that i got the hood hinges figured out i'm going to do more rust repair

72BlckButy · 11-14-2011, 02:21 PM

Nice progress!

71k5blazer · 11-18-2011, 08:45 PM

more pics

72BlckButy · 11-20-2011, 01:14 AM

Lookin' good!

71k5blazer · 11-07-2012, 08:37 PM

finally got Blazer up and running. here some pics

**Tom Vogel** · 11-08-2012, 10:41 AM

Very Cool. You might want a windshield at this time of year though... lol.

72BlckButy · 11-08-2012, 11:40 AM

Love it!

Had wondered if you made any progress recently.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-19-2012, 01:30 PM

Looks good..

gringoloco · 11-21-2012, 09:55 PM

Cool project. Nice work on the hinges
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10-16-2011, 12:29 PM	#1
71k5blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Marhsll MO Posts: 23	Golden nugget Here's pics of my 71 2wd Blazer project "Golden Nugget". Attached Images

10-17-2011, 08:51 AM	#2
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Golden nugget Love the stance in the first pic. Is it on air? looks like you got all the typical rust out..

10-17-2011, 01:41 PM	#3
71k5blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Marhsll MO Posts: 23	Re: Golden nugget 2.5 drop spindles modified lower control arms denominator air bags on front PB trailing arms with denominator bags on back

10-17-2011, 01:53 PM	#4
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Golden nugget Very nice.

10-18-2011, 12:34 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Golden nugget Welcome to the board from Mid-MO!!! (JC area) Love the 2wd project you have going, can't wait to see some more progress. What's the story behind the 2wd? Local? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-18-2011, 09:21 AM	#6
71k5blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Marhsll MO Posts: 23	Re: Golden nugget been around marshall for around ten years in pieces

10-20-2011, 01:59 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Golden nugget Cool deal. Can't wait to see some more progress. I'm assuming you notched the rear of the frame (?), did you have to cut the floor for the pumpkin to rise high enough to sit that low? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-21-2011, 08:58 PM	#8
71k5blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Marhsll MO Posts: 23	Re: Golden nugget when i bought it the floor had been cut. it had four link and the frame had been notched. the air bags weren't on the front and it would not raise as high as i wanted in the back with the bags it had. there was not enough room for bigger bags and i was having problems finding a place to mount shocks and track bar, so i cut the notch out and re-did it put on the PB trailing arm and made a watts link. with the bags mounted on the arms it will go as low and raises to a better ride height. Attached Images

10-21-2011, 09:10 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Golden nugget COOL blazer project. Welcome from another Mid-MO 2wd Blazer owner! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-22-2011, 08:21 AM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Golden nugget Awesome, looks good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-22-2011, 09:25 AM	#11
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: Golden nugget Welcome from Mid Mo keep us posted on the progress __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

11-05-2011, 02:04 PM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Golden nugget Cool blazer where did you get that watts set-up? __________________ 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..

11-05-2011, 02:16 PM	#13
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Golden nugget is that watts link bolted to the axel tube? I like how the notch only goes into the cab a little bit, just enough you can still get a rear seat in there if you wanted to. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

11-05-2011, 06:40 PM	#14
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Golden nugget I also see fresh steel in one of them later pics of the body, luv to see more 2wd's! __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

11-08-2011, 10:11 AM	#15
71k5blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Marhsll MO Posts: 23	Re: Golden nugget watts link is home made. the brackets are welded to the axle tube. it does un-bolt if the diff needs work. the back seat does fit over the notch,but it's gonna be close with the floor.



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11-08-2011, 12:16 PM	#16
Splash4195 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 341	Re: Golden nugget Nice Blazer!

11-13-2011, 08:06 PM	#17
71k5blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Marhsll MO Posts: 23	Re: Golden nugget more progress, picked up a 72 long bed for parts. it has a better grill and tailgate good chrome bumpers and tail light trim. now that i got the hood hinges figured out i'm going to do more rust repair Attached Images

11-14-2011, 02:21 PM	#18
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Golden nugget Nice progress! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-18-2011, 08:45 PM	#19
71k5blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Marhsll MO Posts: 23	Re: Golden nugget more pics Attached Images

11-20-2011, 01:14 AM	#20
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Golden nugget Lookin' good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-07-2012, 08:37 PM	#21
71k5blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Marhsll MO Posts: 23	Re: Golden nugget finally got Blazer up and running. here some pics Attached Images

11-08-2012, 10:41 AM	#22
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Golden nugget Very Cool. You might want a windshield at this time of year though... lol.

11-08-2012, 11:40 AM	#23
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Golden nugget Love it! Had wondered if you made any progress recently. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-19-2012, 01:30 PM	#24
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Golden nugget Looks good.. __________________ 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..

11-21-2012, 09:55 PM	#25
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Golden nugget Cool project. Nice work on the hinges Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

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