4WD to 2WD Porterbuilt project!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blaz-air · 12-23-2020, 12:17 AM

So in August my son and I purchased a 72 4WD Blazer that was here local. We were already building a Porterbuilt chassis for a truck project so we just switched it all over to the blazer frame. I was able to sell the tow hooks and 4WD suspensions and motor and trans and got about half the money back for the blazer. We chose to do an LS (never done one) and go with the retro look. We do not plan on painting it just repairing the rust below the trim and try to bring back what is left of the paint. We are converting the dash over to a factory a/c dash and adding a stock tach dash. We are planning on 20 and 22 wheels. If I can find some stock seats for the front we will do a stockish interior. Anyway here are some pics of the project as of now.

Also as a side note, I have been a member of this site now for 20 years and 6 months. I also designed the logo you see up on the top of this page

Blaz-air · 12-23-2020, 12:19 AM

Here are a few more.....

Oh the controller you see on the valley plate is a heater control panel that has been converted over to air ride controls so it will look stock once it is in the dash.

**Nobby** · 12-23-2020, 12:57 AM

Nice build man! Sure makes me miss mine..

**lolife99** · 12-23-2020, 08:54 PM

Great project..
Following you on Instagram as well.

**raggedjim** · 12-24-2020, 11:44 AM

And I thought I'd been here for awhile! Good to see you at it. I remember all the photochops you used to do.

Good luck, Rg

CG · 12-27-2020, 03:12 PM

Maybe in the new year we can get more members to realize what a great site and a great place to share all things 67-72 GM trucks is. Glad to see you back.

**youngrodder** · 12-28-2020, 10:52 AM

I really dig this project....I too follow along on IG (Greenfield_Speedshop)

Looking great!!

Marc

Duraburb · 12-30-2020, 10:11 AM

Awesome project! Can't wait to see more! i also did a 4x4 to bagged 2wd conversion, i love it!

Bagd72Chevy · 04-26-2021, 01:27 PM

Looking good, any updates?

Blaz-air · 04-26-2021, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bagd72Chevy

Looking good, any updates?

Bunch of small updates here and there. Really waiting on parts at this point. I did do passenger side door hinges, inner and outer rocker and some floor work as well as the passenger lower b pillar support, torsion box supports and new lower rear fender repair

Just about to set it outside for some pics and to flip it around in the shop and do the driver side

12-23-2020, 12:17 AM	#1
Blaz-air Digital Dude Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: St. Louis Posts: 610	4WD to 2WD Porterbuilt project!! So in August my son and I purchased a 72 4WD Blazer that was here local. We were already building a Porterbuilt chassis for a truck project so we just switched it all over to the blazer frame. I was able to sell the tow hooks and 4WD suspensions and motor and trans and got about half the money back for the blazer. We chose to do an LS (never done one) and go with the retro look. We do not plan on painting it just repairing the rust below the trim and try to bring back what is left of the paint. We are converting the dash over to a factory a/c dash and adding a stock tach dash. We are planning on 20 and 22 wheels. If I can find some stock seats for the front we will do a stockish interior. Anyway here are some pics of the project as of now. Also as a side note, I have been a member of this site now for 20 years and 6 months. I also designed the logo you see up on the top of this page Attached Images __________________ Carter Hickman www.hokdigitalpaintbooth.com carterhickmandesigns.com

12-23-2020, 12:19 AM	#2
Blaz-air Digital Dude Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: St. Louis Posts: 610	Re: 4WD to 2WD Porterbuilt project!! Here are a few more..... Oh the controller you see on the valley plate is a heater control panel that has been converted over to air ride controls so it will look stock once it is in the dash. Attached Images __________________ Carter Hickman www.hokdigitalpaintbooth.com carterhickmandesigns.com

12-23-2020, 12:57 AM	#3
Nobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St. Amant Louisiana Posts: 840	Re: 4WD to 2WD Porterbuilt project!! Nice build man! Sure makes me miss mine..

12-23-2020, 08:54 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 4WD to 2WD Porterbuilt project!! Great project.. Following you on Instagram as well. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-24-2020, 11:44 AM	#5
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,478	Re: 4WD to 2WD Porterbuilt project!! And I thought I'd been here for awhile! Good to see you at it. I remember all the photochops you used to do. Good luck, Rg __________________ 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

12-27-2020, 03:12 PM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,024	Re: 4WD to 2WD Porterbuilt project!! Maybe in the new year we can get more members to realize what a great site and a great place to share all things 67-72 GM trucks is. Glad to see you back. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

12-28-2020, 10:52 AM	#7
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: 4WD to 2WD Porterbuilt project!! I really dig this project....I too follow along on IG (Greenfield_Speedshop) Looking great!! Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

12-30-2020, 10:11 AM	#8
Duraburb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Eureka CA Posts: 94	Re: 4WD to 2WD Porterbuilt project!! Awesome project! Can't wait to see more! i also did a 4x4 to bagged 2wd conversion, i love it! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban, Bagged and c10 swapped Suspension (sold) 1969 Jimmy, 2wd swapped. bagged, body dropped

04-26-2021, 01:27 PM	#9
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 417	Re: 4WD to 2WD Porterbuilt project!! Looking good, any updates? __________________ ///Ryan 1972 Chevy C-10-Bagged, Blown LT1, 700r4, Suicide Doors 1967 GMC- SC & Cam'd 4.8, built 4l80, 3200 stall, posi, 4.10 1967 Chevy LWB- 454 and patina 1971 Blazer - Rusty 1968 Crewcab project



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