1978 2-Wheel drive Blazer Build.

[lolife99]

Curious why you used the narrow side trim? It looks like 73-80 trim,... or am I mistaken.

[yote1234]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Curious why you used the narrow side trim? It looks like 73-80 trim,... or am I mistaken.

i used the 78 trim because i didnt want to use the wide stick on trim, Here in Az the heat had a effect on loosing up the glue and trim falls off.
so i thought i would try the narrow aluminum 78 trim and metal clips
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the real question is what to you think of it. thumbs up? or down?
good or bad i would like to know...
thx dave

[lolife99]

I like the correct trim for these trucks blazers and burbs.
The wrong year bumpers and tailgate trim also bug me.
I guess if I didn’t want the stick on 81-87 trim,... I would just leave it a solid color.

Same thing with trim on the 67-72 trucks.
I see a lot of 67-68 side trim now being put on 69-72 trucks.

Just my opinion.

[aggie91]

You bring up a good point about the factory '81-'91 stick on side trim. Even here is Texas, the trim does tend to come off over time.

As for using the narrow earlier trim, I think it looks good on the blazer. It is a nice change that seams stock, but custom at the same time.

[yote1234]

Originally Posted by aggie91

You bring up a good point about the factory '81-'91 stick on side trim. Even here is Texas, the trim does tend to come off over time.

As for using the narrow earlier trim, I think it looks good on the blazer. It is a nice change that seams stock, but custom at the same time.

here is where i got the idea

[texassquarebodies]

The thin side trim looks great!

[texassquarebodies]

Did you have any issues fitting the newer body to the older chassis? I plan on doing something similar.

[Hart_Rod]

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[yote1234]

Originally Posted by texassquarebodies

Did you have any issues fitting the newer body to the older chassis? I plan on doing something similar.

zero problems at all..... the 1978 up to 1991 had the same tub. one difference is the 1978 and up to 1991 has a rear seat foot well and the 77 down has no rear foot well.making a frame difference. another difference is the front dog house (hood.fenders) on the 73-80 are different than the 81-91 . the differences are the hood hinges on 73-80 mount on the fenders and the hinges on the 81-91 mount on the cowl. i hope this helps. thx dave

[yote1234]

interior almost done, just need quarter panels. yea!

[yote1234]

UPDATE..
............................coming along. interior complete except rear side panels. drive train /cooling etc. complete and just had duel exhaust completly installed 2 1/2" aluminized out the rear sides. left to do is linkage, fuel line,tv cable,trans cooler lines,rear side interior panels...

[Hart_Rod]

Looks great! Are you selling this one?

[yote1234]

thx buddy... no i think this one will be my next driver, next year or two planS are for a LS swap. thx again dave

[Corts60]

I like the the thin trim on the bottom. Good choice. It's your truck, make it how you want!

[rodstored-72]

yote, very nice finishing up.... hopefully one of these days we'll meet up...
again nice job!!!

[yote1234]

working out the bugs....

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by yote1234

working out the bugs....

When are you shipping it my way?

[yote1234]

finally finishing up the interior! yea after 6 months i received the interior rear panels... Yeee-Haaa.. now for the vintage air install...

[yote1234]

another

[lolife99]

Very nice!

[yote1234]

front view

[yote1234]

thank you lolife 99

[Hart_Rod]

That came out great! How's it drive? Take care,

Rob

[yote1234]

Hi Hart_Rod.. It runs great for a crate 350 engine. about like it would from the factory when new! BUT.... I really am thinking about a upgrade like LS3.. that would take it from grandpas truck to ... well you know. much better performance! might do that the first of next year. thx for asking buddy.

[rodstored-72]

yote, very nice! A.C. install is just in time for the "warmer" summer temps!!! how do you handle emissions with it?