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Old 01-24-2014, 03:10 PM   #1
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Hey guys, I figured it was time to start a build thread. It's a 2wd 1978 Blazer with very low original miles. The build started in November and its coming along nicely. I plan to wrap it up in the next couple of months and here it goes...
The suspension work is being by Chassis Fab in Pearland Texas.
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Here it was on the day I got her.












And here is my goal for it...
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Old 01-24-2014, 03:13 PM   #2
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Here is the progress so far...
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Old 01-24-2014, 03:15 PM   #3
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And a few goodies going in soon





The seats are getting re-wrapped all matching
The console is from a 2nd row captains seat setup
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Old 01-24-2014, 04:00 PM   #4
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Someone's making some purty welds there.
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Old 01-24-2014, 04:07 PM   #5
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What ever happened to those blue buckets that were in her? Remind me of the interior from a 79 Jimmy, first truck I was ever in and also helped work on, might be the same style if they're factory
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Old 01-24-2014, 04:11 PM   #6
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I remember watching that one on CL. It looked like a nice start.
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Old 01-24-2014, 04:12 PM   #7
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Someone's making some purty welds there.
Indeed he is really good!

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What ever happened to those blue buckets that were in her? Remind me of the interior from a 79 Jimmy, first truck I was ever in and also helped work on, might be the same style if they're factory
Sold em, I just wanted newer interior just to customize it it a bit, but not stray too far from a factory look. Im also having some billet fobs installed on the seatbacks.
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Very nice looking start to a promising Blazer. I want to see this one come along.
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Old 01-26-2014, 02:11 PM   #9
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WOW! Sweet truck!
I'll be waiting patiently..
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Old 01-27-2014, 10:48 AM   #10
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Old 01-28-2014, 07:35 PM   #11
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Love it
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Old 01-30-2014, 11:01 AM   #12
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nice i was thinking about buying that one awhile back. glad to see it went to a good home.
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Good lookin' work so far. Nice solid truck!
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Old 01-31-2014, 03:42 PM   #14
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Re: My 1978 2wd Blazer build - "La Fawnduh"
Thanks for the comments guys. Looks like it'll be running and driving this weekend!
I'll post more pictures next week for sure.

Got the Accuair mounted up



Also wrapped up the Z up front



And installed the air tank nice and neatly



And also mounted the compressors
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Old 02-05-2014, 11:04 AM   #15
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Well, she's moving on her own power now! Everythings all done from the fab shop on suspension.



Had to drag a few times to break it in!



Home sweet home!



Also started to lay down the multiple layers of sound deadener...
I'm using GT Mat. www.gtmat.com
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Taking it to Lone Star Throwdown?
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Taking it to Lone Star Throwdown?
It should be there.
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Well, she's moving on her own power now! Everythings all done from the fab shop on suspension.



Had to drag a few times to break it in!



Home sweet home!


Also started to lay down the multiple layers of sound deadener...
I'm using GT Mat. www.gtmat.com
I was wondering on your wheel tubs did they weld them in place and did you use the little splash apron that goes between the wheel tub and the quarter panel or just leave it open,I trying to figure how to go about doing mine thanks
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Nice! What are the seats you are going with? What are they out of?

Looking good!
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I was wondering on your wheel tubs did they weld them in place and did you use the little splash apron that goes between the wheel tub and the quarter panel or just leave it open,I trying to figure how to go about doing mine thanks
They're welded in place. And no splash apron...

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Nice! What are the seats you are going with? What are they out of?

Looking good!
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you guys and your slammed 2 wheel drive blazers are making me want to drop my 4-wheel drive looking real good
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turned out nice!
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Re: My 1978 2wd Blazer build - "La Fawnduh"
Here's a couple of shots taken last weekend. I haven't taken alot of pictures lately, I've been re-wiring the truck, changing all the handles and locks, and window motors, more sound deadener, and some maintenance.





This weekend looks like interior time, here's a sneak peak.



I should have some more pictures Monday...
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Coming along nice-loved the drag shot!
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