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Old 05-19-2007, 05:12 PM   #1
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LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab.

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Yes that is right we will be putting on a truck cab to this 2WD blazer. I know it is not everyones cup of tea but just wait untill it is ready to leave the shop then give your opnion. It will be a few weeks before I realy get started on this but it is at the shop and ready to go once I finish up a few loose ends. We will be doing the regular rust replacement and a full passenger side quarter and some drivers side patches at the rear of the quarter. Then the fire wall will be getting a standard shave, full frame doors and a truck cab graft.

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Old 05-19-2007, 05:40 PM   #2
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so will it be more like a hardtop (metal) blazer then?
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Old 05-19-2007, 05:43 PM   #3
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Can't wait to see it...
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Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab.

Kevin.......when are the blazer tip/flip plans gonna be ready?
Could use them soon.
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Old 05-19-2007, 09:48 PM   #6
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Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab.

So, is the bed going to be attached to the back of the cab, like an avalanche? Regular cab size, or are you going to extend it a bit? Didn't they something like this in Mexico or south america?

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Old 05-19-2007, 09:52 PM   #7
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I'll be watchin' this one
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Old 05-19-2007, 11:00 PM   #8
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Left me hanging.....what're gonna do?
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Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab.

So...it's going to be like a blazer with a half cab...but a full time half cab,right?

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Old 05-20-2007, 12:00 AM   #10
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Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab.

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Kevin.......when are the blazer tip/flip plans gonna be ready?
Could use them soon.

It is going to be a while unless I end up taking this body off the frame for some reason. I need to test fit a body to the dolly before I will sell and plans and right now my Blazer is tward the bottom of the list with my son on th eway any time now. I still need to get his room finished and get the main power to the house changed over so we can get A/C installed before it gets to hot for Momma.


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So, is the bed going to be attached to the back of the cab, like an avalanche? Regular cab size, or are you going to extend it a bit? Didn't they something like this in Mexico or south america?
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It is going to be a short uni-body pick up! I will be tacking a very nice cab and steeling the roof, whindshield section, back of the cab and the doors and grafting it onto this Blazer tub.


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So...it's going to be like a blazer with a half cab...but a full time half cab,right?
You got it!

The sad part is right now my 2WD blazer is drivable but just sits waiting to get as far along as this one is right now

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It is going to be a short uni-body pick up! I will be tacking a very nice cab and steeling the roof, whindshield section, back of the cab and the doors and grafting it onto this Blazer tub.
Wouldn't shortening a 2wd truck frame and grafting the bedsides to the cab produce the same effect/look?
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Old 05-20-2007, 08:59 AM   #12
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Wouldn't shortening a 2wd truck frame and grafting the bedsides to the cab produce the same effect/look?
Yes but as we al know blazers have alot of built in rigity between the bed and the cab. If you just shorten a truck frame and weld the body together their is a good chance of broblems down the road at that joint. By using a blazer tub for the foundation you start off with a tied together system that will not give you any problems down the road if done right. I know you can do it right with a truck set up but you will spend twice as much time and effort for not as good of a result in my opinion.

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Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab.

I wouldnt call it a attempt anything....guy told you what he is going to do.
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Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab.

Here's a similar "Trazer" for you guys that are having a hard time figuring out what he is doing.

Edit - I believe that one has the top chopped a little though.
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Old 05-20-2007, 12:49 AM   #15
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Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab.

That's cool. I think one would look good with a '67 SBW, clip & no markers
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That's cool. I think one would look good with a '67 SBW, clip & no markers
How bout Buttera/Coddington's version?
http://www.truckinweb.com/features/0207tr_custom/

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http://www.truckinweb.com/features/0207tr_custom/

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They ruined that truck. Body lines are all jacked, front end ugly without a bumper, wheels are tasteless, chop makes it look out of proportion, etc. They took a lot of the styling cues that make these trucks look good and deleted them. To each his own, I suppose...
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They ruined that truck. Body lines are all jacked, front end ugly without a bumper, wheels are tasteless, chop makes it look out of proportion, etc. They took a lot of the styling cues that make these trucks look good and deleted them. To each his own, I suppose...
It's not one of my favorites either, I think changing the wheel well openings was a mistake and I'm not a fan of chopped tops. But there are some things they did that I like (dashboard, the wooden bed, door panels, seats, etc) and the quality of the work is good.

I have a hard time with the idea of a hard top blazer, kinda makes them like the old Ford unibodies, but I also think people can build their trucks the way they want to. I'm sure Kevins version will be much more tasteful!

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They ruined that truck. Body lines are all jacked, front end ugly without a bumper, wheels are tasteless, chop makes it look out of proportion, etc. They took a lot of the styling cues that make these trucks look good and deleted them. To each his own, I suppose...
Here's a funny story: The last owner of that snubbed truck went up against the Silver 69 (or 70) short step w/the custom stretched cab & homemade bed @ the Ft.Worth GoodGuys show a couple years ago.

He wasn't real happy that the silver short-step was picked as the better of the class they were in because in his opinion..... "they weren't in the same class..... they weren't in the same stratosphere...." because his Boyds/Lil-John/Johnsons HotRodShop creation was soooooo much more.

I mentioned it wasn't about the amount of money or the # of modifications done..... it was the overall 'feel' of the truck as perceived by John Q. Public (not Mr. Barret Jackson).

He indicated I was naive in my thoughts.....
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They ruined that truck. Body lines are all jacked, front end ugly without a bumper, wheels are tasteless, chop makes it look out of proportion, etc. They took a lot of the styling cues that make these trucks look good and deleted them. To each his own, I suppose...
I am not much on the wheels either but they had to use a wheel with no offset because it has c4 suspension front and rear.
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Any project you take on is a project I want to watch progress - I'm always left speechless!
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Ya know, we're becoming acustom to nice 3D renderings before a project starts these days. When are we going to see your Carter Hickman rendering?
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Kevin ,i have seen your other projects that you have done and must say it is a real pleasure to see how well thought out the work you you put into these projects.Can't wait for more pictures. Gerry
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should be nice when its done..
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