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alnshan · 06-22-2006, 12:30 AM

I'm thinking about bagging my blazer, but I didn't know if it was necessary to install a c-notch on the blazer. I heard of the bolt on c-notch's, but do I still need to cut my frame??? Wouldn't that weaken it???

**Tom Vogel** · 06-22-2006, 10:26 AM

I have the Early Classic Enterprises Bags on the rear of mine, and I love them. I have about a 6-4 drop with no c-notch. There is no way I would c-notch my frame, these 2wds are too rare to cut IMHO. If you want to drag the body, then you are going to have to cut the truck up (a shame).

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-22-2006, 05:14 PM

They sit low enough w/ out a notch, now if your frame is NOT
perfect, well ......................................................... C-notch it

Rokcrln · 06-22-2006, 08:45 PM

Here is a link to a 2wd blazer that got the full frame treatment.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=194823 It shows what is needed to a C-notch. To answer your question if you install the kit right it is plenty stronge. Yes they are rare and yes it might be a shame to cut one at all but it is your ride and it will still hold its value (maybe more) if it is customized corectly. I have the rariest of all a 70 2wd and it is in line for the knife right now! Do what you want to do but do it right and do it safe. For the Keep it stock guys remember a C-notch can always be reversed by a good Fabricator and you would never know it!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Oldtruckfanatic · 06-22-2006, 08:49 PM

^^^^^

I have done C notches and also put small sections of frame in to eliminate them when guys have converted to 4wd or gone back to stock and short of a monster step or back half they are fairly easy to return to stock configuration.

Rokcrln · 06-23-2006, 08:56 PM

This is my truck layed out (axle on the frame) and this is were I wanted it for ride height. So in order to get this is required a notch.

Drive way shot is stock frame w/ bags.
Lawn shot is notched and 3" drop spindles w/ bags.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

hotrodhomi · 06-25-2006, 10:37 AM

alnshan- did you ever get your new wheels? Got pics?

alnshan · 06-25-2006, 12:52 PM

Not yet. Called them up yesterday and they said another week. I'll post pictures once I get them and my progression of the interior.

hotrodhomi · 06-25-2006, 01:09 PM

What wheels did you decide on?

alnshan · 06-25-2006, 01:12 PM

20X8 torque thrust II's. They said it's going to take a while because they have to be custom made. If I purchased 18" or smaller...I would have gotten them in 2 weeks.

hotrodhomi · 06-25-2006, 01:27 PM

those will look sweet

clean71 · 06-25-2006, 01:57 PM

Who'd you order them through? Direct, or through a dealer? Been thinking about those for myself. Thanks.

alnshan · 06-25-2006, 05:05 PM

a dealer. wheelsforless.com was the cheapest that I found with tires and it was free shipping!!!

06-22-2006, 12:30 AM	#1
alnshan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Antioch, CA Posts: 81	C-notch question I'm thinking about bagging my blazer, but I didn't know if it was necessary to install a c-notch on the blazer. I heard of the bolt on c-notch's, but do I still need to cut my frame??? Wouldn't that weaken it???

06-22-2006, 10:26 AM	#2
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: C-notch question I have the Early Classic Enterprises Bags on the rear of mine, and I love them. I have about a 6-4 drop with no c-notch. There is no way I would c-notch my frame, these 2wds are too rare to cut IMHO. If you want to drag the body, then you are going to have to cut the truck up (a shame).

06-22-2006, 05:14 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: C-notch question They sit low enough w/ out a notch, now if your frame is NOT perfect, well ......................................................... C-notch it __________________ 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

06-22-2006, 08:45 PM	#4
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: C-notch question Here is a link to a 2wd blazer that got the full frame treatment. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=194823 It shows what is needed to a C-notch. To answer your question if you install the kit right it is plenty stronge. Yes they are rare and yes it might be a shame to cut one at all but it is your ride and it will still hold its value (maybe more) if it is customized corectly. I have the rariest of all a 70 2wd and it is in line for the knife right now! Do what you want to do but do it right and do it safe. For the Keep it stock guys remember a C-notch can always be reversed by a good Fabricator and you would never know it! Kevin LFD Inc.

06-22-2006, 08:49 PM	#5
Oldtruckfanatic Truck junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Reno NV Posts: 697	Re: C-notch question ^^^^^ I have done C notches and also put small sections of frame in to eliminate them when guys have converted to 4wd or gone back to stock and short of a monster step or back half they are fairly easy to return to stock configuration.

06-23-2006, 08:56 PM	#6
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: C-notch question This is my truck layed out (axle on the frame) and this is were I wanted it for ride height. So in order to get this is required a notch. Drive way shot is stock frame w/ bags. Lawn shot is notched and 3" drop spindles w/ bags. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

06-25-2006, 10:37 AM	#7
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: C-notch question alnshan- did you ever get your new wheels? Got pics? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

06-25-2006, 12:52 PM	#8
alnshan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Antioch, CA Posts: 81	Re: C-notch question Not yet. Called them up yesterday and they said another week. I'll post pictures once I get them and my progression of the interior.

06-25-2006, 01:09 PM	#9
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: C-notch question What wheels did you decide on? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

06-25-2006, 01:12 PM	#10
alnshan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Antioch, CA Posts: 81	Re: C-notch question 20X8 torque thrust II's. They said it's going to take a while because they have to be custom made. If I purchased 18" or smaller...I would have gotten them in 2 weeks.

06-25-2006, 01:27 PM	#11
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: C-notch question those will look sweet __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

06-25-2006, 01:57 PM	#12
clean71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 335	Re: C-notch question Who'd you order them through? Direct, or through a dealer? Been thinking about those for myself. Thanks. __________________ CPO U.S. Navy(Ret) 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 Custom 1972 GMC Jimmy 2x4 Custom

06-25-2006, 05:05 PM	#13
alnshan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Antioch, CA Posts: 81	Re: C-notch question a dealer. wheelsforless.com was the cheapest that I found with tires and it was free shipping!!!

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