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FuelCellGuy · 01-26-2005, 12:53 AM

Well, Crews delivered the 2WD Blazer frame to me 2 weeks ago. I finally got to work on it. It had a little more rust than I was expecting but nothing that I haven't taken care of. One of the rear upper spring mounts was rusted enough that it broke off with little pressure. I cut the bad out and replaced it with new steel. The shock crossmember was shot so I just threw a new one in between the frame boxing plates. I went ahead and c-notched the frame although, I will not be bagging it. In one of the pics you can see all the junk and in another, you can see the replacement parts. Can't wait to get the frame sandblasted and painted. More pics to come. Later, FuelCellGuy

FuelCellGuy · 01-26-2005, 12:56 AM

Just for the record, this is the Blazer that is going from 4WD to 2WD.

cheyenne10 · 01-26-2005, 01:00 AM

Great start on project. Blazer looks great as 4x4 and should look better down low. Any plans for 4x4 rolling setup?

FuelCellGuy · 01-26-2005, 01:05 AM

The rolling chassis will be for sale.

FuelCellGuy · 01-26-2005, 01:05 AM

or trade!

**raggedjim** · 01-26-2005, 10:02 AM

I get excited just looking at those pictures... I gotta get busy!

Good luck, Roger

**lolife99** · 01-26-2005, 01:20 PM

FuelCellGuy,... C-notching the frame is a good idea. My 6" drop rear springs are only about 1.5" off the frame. I will be notching in the spring.

**Daubs** · 01-26-2005, 02:08 PM

Man that is a great looking 4x4 Blazer! I'd keep as 4x4...but it ain't mine...enjoy the transformation.

FuelCellGuy · 01-26-2005, 02:21 PM

I tried to sell this Blazer for more than a year for $7500 with no luck. I have always wanted a 2WD Blazer, this is as close as I can affordalbly get. Also, when it come time to sell it, I can get a lot more that $7500 for it. I am not much of an offroad nut so I just wanted a clean driver that is COMFORTABLE to drive. The Blazer in 4WD form will beat you to death. Later, Mark

CHEVYE · 01-26-2005, 02:44 PM

let us know what you do with the old stuff. if you sell it complete with everything but engine, i would definetally be interested.

Chevy Muscle · 01-26-2005, 03:18 PM

How much are you wanting for the rolling frame?

Are you willing to part it?

FuelCellGuy · 01-26-2005, 05:40 PM

$1000 FIRM without engine and bumpers. I will be taking anything necessary for the conversion such as the shifter linkage. It will be a rolling chassis. All the 4WD works. Tranny take a few seconds to engage into reverse but shift VERY firm in all the forward gears. Before it is asked, I am not real sure what the ratio is in the rear. Later. Mark

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-26-2005, 07:39 PM

NICE PROJECT

71swb4x4 · 01-26-2005, 09:35 PM

Looks good Mark. That Blazer is going to look awesome as a 2wd!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-30-2005, 11:17 AM

Looks good I have been thinking of doing the same thing to mine as I never really use 4wd and 2wd would be much kooler...

Swbman · 01-30-2005, 02:22 PM

Nice body to do a swap with,I dont blame you for going 2 wheel drive IMO they look the best and are much more street friendly....and the resale value is great as you already know.

01-26-2005, 12:53 AM	#1
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Blazer progress....finally! Well, Crews delivered the 2WD Blazer frame to me 2 weeks ago. I finally got to work on it. It had a little more rust than I was expecting but nothing that I haven't taken care of. One of the rear upper spring mounts was rusted enough that it broke off with little pressure. I cut the bad out and replaced it with new steel. The shock crossmember was shot so I just threw a new one in between the frame boxing plates. I went ahead and c-notched the frame although, I will not be bagging it. In one of the pics you can see all the junk and in another, you can see the replacement parts. Can't wait to get the frame sandblasted and painted. More pics to come. Later, FuelCellGuy Attached Images

01-26-2005, 12:56 AM	#2
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Just for the record, this is the Blazer that is going from 4WD to 2WD. Attached Images

01-26-2005, 01:00 AM	#3
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	great project Great start on project. Blazer looks great as 4x4 and should look better down low. Any plans for 4x4 rolling setup? __________________ Bob

01-26-2005, 10:02 AM	#6
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,484	I get excited just looking at those pictures... I gotta get busy! Good luck, Roger __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

01-26-2005, 01:20 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	FuelCellGuy,... C-notching the frame is a good idea. My 6" drop rear springs are only about 1.5" off the frame. I will be notching in the spring. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-26-2005, 01:05 AM	#4
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	The rolling chassis will be for sale.

01-26-2005, 02:08 PM	#8
Daubs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 613	Man that is a great looking 4x4 Blazer! I'd keep as 4x4...but it ain't mine...enjoy the transformation. __________________ '72 Chevy K-20 Crate 350, SM465, 4.10's

01-26-2005, 02:21 PM	#9
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	I tried to sell this Blazer for more than a year for $7500 with no luck. I have always wanted a 2WD Blazer, this is as close as I can affordalbly get. Also, when it come time to sell it, I can get a lot more that $7500 for it. I am not much of an offroad nut so I just wanted a clean driver that is COMFORTABLE to drive. The Blazer in 4WD form will beat you to death. Later, Mark

01-26-2005, 02:44 PM	#10
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	let us know what you do with the old stuff. if you sell it complete with everything but engine, i would definetally be interested. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

01-26-2005, 03:18 PM	#11
Chevy Muscle < 69 Blazer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nevada, TX Posts: 292	How much are you wanting for the rolling frame? Are you willing to part it?

01-26-2005, 05:40 PM	#12
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	$1000 FIRM without engine and bumpers. I will be taking anything necessary for the conversion such as the shifter linkage. It will be a rolling chassis. All the 4WD works. Tranny take a few seconds to engage into reverse but shift VERY firm in all the forward gears. Before it is asked, I am not real sure what the ratio is in the rear. Later. Mark

01-26-2005, 07:39 PM	#13
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	NICE PROJECT __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-26-2005, 09:35 PM	#14
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Looks good Mark. That Blazer is going to look awesome as a 2wd! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-30-2005, 11:17 AM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Looks good I have been thinking of doing the same thing to mine as I never really use 4wd and 2wd would be much kooler... __________________ 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..

01-30-2005, 02:22 PM	#16
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	Nice body to do a swap with,I dont blame you for going 2 wheel drive IMO they look the best and are much more street friendly....and the resale value is great as you already know. __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay



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