Trazer on the cheap? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

krue · 10-20-2005, 10:30 PM

I'm gonna buy a 72 4x blazer Monday, the body is trashed. I happen to have an extra truck cab laying around...so you can see where this is going. Are there any issues with mounting a truck cab on the blazer frame? Any advice would be appreciated.

bouncytruck · 10-20-2005, 11:05 PM

Other than the fact that a Blazer is a beautiful thing and a Trazer is, well... I guess if the body is rusted, do what you have to do.

Sorry, no real advice. I'd think you are going to have to fab some body mounts. Are you going with a shortend PU bed or something else?

krue · 10-20-2005, 11:21 PM

I'm thinking of making a flatbed for it. Trust me the body is trashed on this thing, and I am not picky at all about looks. The driver door only has one hinge holding it on. I have a truck I can steal the cab mounts from. For $400 I'm getting a 4x auto blazer minus the v-8 motor and plus a lot of rust. The buckets look pretty good and it has an auto/tilt column in decent shape. The seal between the tranny and the xfer case needs to be replaced. Do you think it's worth it? The top is a double wall top in fair shape.

*72CSTC5* · 10-20-2005, 11:48 PM

I wouldnt mess with it. Spend your 400 hundred on something else.

krue · 10-20-2005, 11:53 PM

I'm gonna sell the tilt column and seats, I made my money back right there.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-21-2005, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by krue

I'm gonna sell the tilt column and seats, I made my money back right there.

Damnit, I need a TILT, but I'm so broke I can't even afford
to buy anything from the $.99 menu from Micky D's

bouncytruck · 10-21-2005, 10:59 AM

You should be able to just about recoupe your $ by selling the seats and tilt. If there are other salvageable parts, like the carpet strips, rear side panel brakets, etc, you'll probably end up ahead.

I think a flatbed would be cool. Kind of like Yukon's truck, but shorter! I say go for it - make a Frankenzer!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-24-2005, 09:59 AM

Hey krue why not use that $400 on the blazer you already bought????

krue · 10-24-2005, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Hey krue why not use that $400 on the blazer you already bought????

Well I was gonna sit here and talk about the parts I can sell off of it, and the stuff I can use on my current blazer...but when you get right down to it, it's cuz
I want another one.

Everything else is just justification.

krue · 10-24-2005, 10:49 PM

Here's the rusty hulk coming home. Had to swap my rear tires with the front tires to get it on the dolly. Really wide rims on that joker.

71jimmy · 10-24-2005, 10:59 PM

Cool. It (almost) looks like the PO tried to duplicate the feathers paint scheme. LOL Either that or they had some unruly children. LOL

krue · 10-24-2005, 11:11 PM

Only thing I can figure is they were kickin' cow turds and eating the little mushrooms that grow under them when they painted it.

I figure I pull the top off and most of the body will just hit the ground.

k5xjfiles · 10-25-2005, 08:07 AM

Considering you just got yourself another Dana 44, NP465 if its a 4 spd., 12 bolt and a cap you can sell etc, Id say you got a hell of a deal. If the windshied frame is good, thats another hot item these days.
As a matter of fact, Ive got a rotted out 72, and Im doing the exact same thing if I ever find a cab decent enough to use. The day I sell my cap, its going in the garage for a body removal, and then Ill start on the frame. Id be interested in hearing what you learn about mounts etc along the way.

krue · 10-25-2005, 08:14 AM

It's an auto tranny, I ain't looked to see what xfer case it has yet.

bouncytruck · 10-25-2005, 11:19 AM

Nice score! FYI, the '72s all had NP205.

Is it legal to run without fenders down there?

krue · 10-25-2005, 12:18 PM

Heck I was running it with no bed at all, had the taillights c-clamped to the bumper, I even got an inspection sticker like that.

Rod · 11-02-2005, 11:01 AM

Looks like its worth at least $400 to me. The rear support for the cab will have to be changed from a blazer style to to a truck style to use the cab I believe. If you can get away with trucks in that shape getting inspected..your not far away from road hammer time.

krue · 11-02-2005, 05:01 PM

Yeah it ain't much of an inspection. Supposed to check lights and brakes but not much else.

CAMARO396DAD · 11-06-2005, 12:18 AM

Hey I wished I lived closer, I'd love to buy the top from you for my 71K5 project but shipping would kill me. That's one heck of deal for only $400. I've seen the tilt columns on e-bay go for a few hundred. Good luck.

krue · 11-06-2005, 01:36 AM

Thanks, good luck on finding a top. I gave one away not too long ago to board member Wornbrakes. It was only in fair shape and it was given to me by another board member Ken Betz. That's why I love this place.

bouncytruck · 11-06-2005, 06:11 PM

Heres a Trazer for ya...

http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/109192249.html

krue · 11-06-2005, 07:21 PM

Wonder what the fenders on the back came from?

70rs/ss · 11-07-2005, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by krue

Wonder what the fenders on the back came from?

I am thinking the F*** word.....NO, not that one, ford or maybe even a Dogged (Dodge) they do not look half bad on the shorty.

krue · 11-07-2005, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

I am thinking the F*** word.....NO, not that one, ford or maybe even a Dogged (Dodge) they do not look half bad on the shorty.

That's what I was thinking too. I'm gonna try a flat bed to start with.

71jimmy · 11-07-2005, 01:14 PM

That's trick, I like!

10-20-2005, 10:30 PM	#1
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Trazer on the cheap? I'm gonna buy a 72 4x blazer Monday, the body is trashed. I happen to have an extra truck cab laying around...so you can see where this is going. Are there any issues with mounting a truck cab on the blazer frame? Any advice would be appreciated. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-20-2005, 11:05 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Trazer on the cheap? Other than the fact that a Blazer is a beautiful thing and a Trazer is, well... I guess if the body is rusted, do what you have to do. Sorry, no real advice. I'd think you are going to have to fab some body mounts. Are you going with a shortend PU bed or something else? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-20-2005, 11:21 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Trazer on the cheap? I'm thinking of making a flatbed for it. Trust me the body is trashed on this thing, and I am not picky at all about looks. The driver door only has one hinge holding it on. I have a truck I can steal the cab mounts from. For $400 I'm getting a 4x auto blazer minus the v-8 motor and plus a lot of rust. The buckets look pretty good and it has an auto/tilt column in decent shape. The seal between the tranny and the xfer case needs to be replaced. Do you think it's worth it? The top is a double wall top in fair shape. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-20-2005, 11:48 PM	#4
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Trazer on the cheap? I wouldnt mess with it. Spend your 400 hundred on something else.

10-20-2005, 11:53 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Trazer on the cheap? I'm gonna sell the tilt column and seats, I made my money back right there. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-21-2005, 10:59 AM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Trazer on the cheap? You should be able to just about recoupe your $ by selling the seats and tilt. If there are other salvageable parts, like the carpet strips, rear side panel brakets, etc, you'll probably end up ahead. I think a flatbed would be cool. Kind of like Yukon's truck, but shorter! I say go for it - make a Frankenzer! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-24-2005, 09:59 AM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Trazer on the cheap? Hey krue why not use that $400 on the blazer you already bought???? __________________ 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..

10-24-2005, 10:49 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Trazer on the cheap? Here's the rusty hulk coming home. Had to swap my rear tires with the front tires to get it on the dolly. Really wide rims on that joker. Attached Images __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-24-2005, 10:59 PM	#11
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Re: Trazer on the cheap? Cool. It (almost) looks like the PO tried to duplicate the feathers paint scheme. LOL Either that or they had some unruly children. LOL __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

10-24-2005, 11:11 PM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Trazer on the cheap? Only thing I can figure is they were kickin' cow turds and eating the little mushrooms that grow under them when they painted it. I figure I pull the top off and most of the body will just hit the ground. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-25-2005, 08:07 AM	#13
k5xjfiles Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Stokesdale, NC Posts: 100	Re: Trazer on the cheap? Considering you just got yourself another Dana 44, NP465 if its a 4 spd., 12 bolt and a cap you can sell etc, Id say you got a hell of a deal. If the windshied frame is good, thats another hot item these days. As a matter of fact, Ive got a rotted out 72, and Im doing the exact same thing if I ever find a cab decent enough to use. The day I sell my cap, its going in the garage for a body removal, and then Ill start on the frame. Id be interested in hearing what you learn about mounts etc along the way. __________________ 72 K5/10/20 Hybrid 350, 465/205 44/14 bolt 35s, Detroit locker 89 XJ Pioneer, 4.5" 32s. 98 ZJ DD. Parting..87-01 Cherokees I bore throttle bodies-PM me for details!

10-25-2005, 08:14 AM	#14
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Trazer on the cheap? It's an auto tranny, I ain't looked to see what xfer case it has yet. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-25-2005, 11:19 AM	#15
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Trazer on the cheap? Nice score! FYI, the '72s all had NP205. Is it legal to run without fenders down there? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-25-2005, 12:18 PM	#16
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Trazer on the cheap? Heck I was running it with no bed at all, had the taillights c-clamped to the bumper, I even got an inspection sticker like that. Attached Images __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-02-2005, 11:01 AM	#17
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: Trazer on the cheap? Looks like its worth at least $400 to me. The rear support for the cab will have to be changed from a blazer style to to a truck style to use the cab I believe. If you can get away with trucks in that shape getting inspected..your not far away from road hammer time. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.



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11-02-2005, 05:01 PM	#18
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Trazer on the cheap? Yeah it ain't much of an inspection. Supposed to check lights and brakes but not much else. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-06-2005, 12:18 AM	#19
CAMARO396DAD Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Port Townsend Washington Posts: 4	Re: Trazer on the cheap? Hey I wished I lived closer, I'd love to buy the top from you for my 71K5 project but shipping would kill me. That's one heck of deal for only $400. I've seen the tilt columns on e-bay go for a few hundred. Good luck.

11-06-2005, 01:36 AM	#20
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Trazer on the cheap? Thanks, good luck on finding a top. I gave one away not too long ago to board member Wornbrakes. It was only in fair shape and it was given to me by another board member Ken Betz. That's why I love this place. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-06-2005, 06:11 PM	#21
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Trazer on the cheap? Heres a Trazer for ya... http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/109192249.html __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-06-2005, 07:21 PM	#22
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Trazer on the cheap? Wonder what the fenders on the back came from? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-07-2005, 01:14 PM	#25
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Re: Trazer on the cheap? That's trick, I like! __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

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