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06-03-2006, 08:18 AM
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72 Jimmy and 72 SWB truck Same Frame?
I found a guy selling a pretty rusty 72 Jimmy 4 x 4 with all drivetrain components still together.
My quesion it two: 1) is the blazer/jimmy frame the same as a SWB truck? 2_) assuming it is not can you swap 4 x 4 components over to the 2WD SWB chevy/GMC frame? or perhaps even to a Suburban frame? thanks, Thomas
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06-03-2006, 08:49 AM
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Re: 72 Jimmy and 72 SWB truck Same Frame?
No, But It Can Be Made To Work If You Are Into Fabrication
 Blazer frame is 104" Wheelbase, A SWB Truck frame is 115"
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06-04-2006, 10:17 AM
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Re: 72 Jimmy and 72 SWB truck Same Frame?
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 and a 2wd frame and 4wd frame are different as well.
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06-04-2006, 10:27 PM
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Re: 72 Jimmy and 72 SWB truck Same Frame?
Since we are talking about frames I have a question. How much difference is there between a 69-72 Blazer frames and a 73-82? I realize that the 2wd 69-72's were coil spring in the rear while the 73-82's are leaf. Beyond that, how far off is the wheel base?
What I'm getting at here is how much fab work would it take to put a 1st gen BLazer body on a 2nd gen frame?
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06-04-2006, 10:32 PM
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Re: 72 Jimmy and 72 SWB truck Same Frame?
According to SLOSH.COM the wheelbase is 106.5" vs. the 104" of 1st gens
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06-04-2006, 11:24 PM
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Re: 72 Jimmy and 72 SWB truck Same Frame?
Hmmm? So the 2nd gen is 2.5" longer in wheel base. That's not much...
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06-04-2006, 11:36 PM
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Re: 72 Jimmy and 72 SWB truck Same Frame?
I think I hear the sawzall.................................................................
I know where there are a couple of first gen tubs......ya know just in case you needed one |
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06-05-2006, 04:51 AM
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Re: 72 Jimmy and 72 SWB truck Same Frame?
And I know where a complete one is for oh let's say around $500
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06-05-2006, 06:02 AM
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Re: 72 Jimmy and 72 SWB truck Same Frame?
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Might check with Mudder, his truck is sitting on a newer frame. Last edited by vtblazer; 06-06-2006 at 06:18 AM. |
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06-06-2006, 12:15 AM
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Re: 72 Jimmy and 72 SWB truck Same Frame?
Hmmm? I'll give Mudder a look up and see what he says.
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