Blazer/Truck body swap.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

doc70sub · 12-22-2001, 05:01 PM

Hey Guys,
I have a '79 Blazer w/ 400 SB, TH-400, NP-203, A/C, P/S, P/B, Tach, P/W, P/L, and oh yeah, a rusted top, quarters, etc. But I also have an' 83 C-10 P/U w/ a good body, so I'm thinking of swapping the newer cab/front clip onto the Blazer chassis. Anyone know of any problems that may arise? I'm doing away w/ the A/C, P/W, P/L in the process and will utilize a small flatbed. Thanks!
Doc

------------------
'70 Sub C-10
350/TH-350/3.73 12-bolt
Black-on-black
15x8 Rallys w/ 275/60/15
Soon to be lowered....

shepherm · 12-22-2001, 07:33 PM

I think they have dif. frames. I had a 1984 blazer and the wheel base was shorter/longer then the swb truck. I really don't remember but I think there is a dif.

doc70sub · 12-22-2001, 08:04 PM

shepherm,
I know the wheelbases are different, that's why I said that I was going to use a small flat-bed behind the cab. The Blazer frame is much shorter than even the SWB trucks, but I'm going to use this Blazer-hybris off-road mainly.
Thanks!
Doc

**68SWB4x4** · 12-22-2001, 09:06 PM

try www.coloradok5.com

------------------
My Truck pictures

www.xframeimpala.com

68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET"
56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls
64ImpalaSS 327
70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350
IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET

**crossy** · 12-31-2001, 11:33 AM

DOC, there are no REAL problems with this as you are changing cab& clip which makes the swap much easier. there is a slight mod to the front of the frame so you can mount the newer style bumper. Once you look at both you'll be able to figure it out.An air whizzer or sawzall will do it.may have to drill a hole or two , no biggy,DAVE

doc70sub · 12-31-2001, 03:52 PM

Thanks Crossy!!
Doc

12-22-2001, 05:01 PM	#1
doc70sub Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 669	Blazer/Truck body swap.... Hey Guys, I have a '79 Blazer w/ 400 SB, TH-400, NP-203, A/C, P/S, P/B, Tach, P/W, P/L, and oh yeah, a rusted top, quarters, etc. But I also have an' 83 C-10 P/U w/ a good body, so I'm thinking of swapping the newer cab/front clip onto the Blazer chassis. Anyone know of any problems that may arise? I'm doing away w/ the A/C, P/W, P/L in the process and will utilize a small flatbed. Thanks! Doc ------------------ '70 Sub C-10 350/TH-350/3.73 12-bolt Black-on-black 15x8 Rallys w/ 275/60/15 Soon to be lowered.... __________________ 1970 Sub C-10 - 350/TH-350/3.73 12-bolt Came home from the hospital in it & mine ever since. 1966 Catalina Ventura 2-door fastback 389/TH400

12-22-2001, 07:33 PM	#2
shepherm Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761 Posts: 9	I think they have dif. frames. I had a 1984 blazer and the wheel base was shorter/longer then the swb truck. I really don't remember but I think there is a dif. __________________ 2001 Camaro SS 335hp (for now) 2000 GMC P/U

12-22-2001, 08:04 PM	#3
doc70sub Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 669	shepherm, I know the wheelbases are different, that's why I said that I was going to use a small flat-bed behind the cab. The Blazer frame is much shorter than even the SWB trucks, but I'm going to use this Blazer-hybris off-road mainly. Thanks! Doc __________________ 1970 Sub C-10 - 350/TH-350/3.73 12-bolt Came home from the hospital in it & mine ever since. 1966 Catalina Ventura 2-door fastback 389/TH400

12-22-2001, 09:06 PM	#4
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	try www.coloradok5.com ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

12-31-2001, 11:33 AM	#5
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	DOC, there are no REAL problems with this as you are changing cab& clip which makes the swap much easier. there is a slight mod to the front of the frame so you can mount the newer style bumper. Once you look at both you'll be able to figure it out.An air whizzer or sawzall will do it.may have to drill a hole or two , no biggy,DAVE __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

12-31-2001, 03:52 PM	#6
doc70sub Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 669	Thanks Crossy!! Doc __________________ 1970 Sub C-10 - 350/TH-350/3.73 12-bolt Came home from the hospital in it & mine ever since. 1966 Catalina Ventura 2-door fastback 389/TH400

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.