waste of a blazer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lv2whl · 09-06-2005, 11:57 PM

who else thinks this is the dumbest axle swap ever? at least for a k/5.

maybe its just me. i dunno.

dually blazer

jakeslim · 09-07-2005, 01:04 AM

what a rear flare
just noticed you are in Petaluma also

71jimmy · 09-07-2005, 01:29 AM

Interesting, but not something I would do to mine. I do like seeing what others do, even if I wouldn't. Is that out in Petaluma?

hotrodhomi · 09-07-2005, 01:32 AM

It would be better if it had dually fenders.

71jimmy · 09-07-2005, 01:41 AM

Yeah, with dually fenders it would look much better.

bouncytruck · 09-07-2005, 11:19 AM

It has been for sale for several months. The body looks like it is in decent shape except for the trimmed out fender wells. The price seems high for such a "unique" modification.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-07-2005, 02:52 PM

Different

lv2whl · 09-07-2005, 03:38 PM

no its not in petaluma. i just happened to see it while looking for blazers in the classic car trader website.

JAKESLIM- pm'd you

Tynee · 09-07-2005, 04:01 PM

I can see that being handy, maybe. I'm not much of a hard-core off-roader, but it seems as though the additional traction would come in handy. I wonder how wide of a tire you can stick on the dual wheels.

bouncytruck · 09-07-2005, 04:28 PM

I believe the truck is in Eugene, OR.

**john** · 09-07-2005, 06:45 PM

Why not do the front axle too????

dutchboy1 · 09-07-2005, 10:23 PM

Years ago I saw a suburban someone had dualled......not just the back but the front too. Seems like it would be a huge amount of strain on the steering and front knuckles, as well as pointless other than looks. Keep in mind I saw it for just a moment as it was turning one way and I was turning the other...but the part of me that loves the road warrior stuff thought it was extremely cool. part of the fun is building the stuff, and if you've got the time and cash so much more fun to be had.

71jimmy · 09-07-2005, 11:43 PM

Couple of years ago I went to a rockcrawling event and saw a Samurai with duallies front and back. The guy who built it did a phenominal job, it was beautiful, not just the duallies, but the cage, the body work, engine etc. Anyway, this thing was cool, climbed rocks like a mountain goat.

lv2whl · 09-08-2005, 03:24 AM

was that samuri orange? i can remeber seeing an article in petersons i beleive about an 8 tire'd sammy. i think it had 42's or 44's. not sure but i remember thinking that it actually looked good. i am not totally opposed to the idea of a dual wheel conversion on a blazer, and i actually think it looks good on a suburban, but not the way this guy did it.

**tnblazerk5** · 09-08-2005, 09:13 PM

if i was to buy it i would take the front and rears out of it and put them under my 67gmc ton truck

and take the 3/4 ton stuff i have just laying around and put them under the yellow blazer

and have a nice yellow blazer

71jimmy · 09-09-2005, 01:55 AM

The sami is orange and was in Petersons, don't think it had 42 or 44s tho. He was running a later 1600, fuel injected motor, that size tire would have been too much.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-10-2005, 01:07 PM

That orange sami is outta medford oregon from a place called trail tough they build some really nice rides,and the owner of the shop is a really nice guy too.. It was called the crustation(sp).. That blazer dual wheel conversion is nice but not for me..

**special-K** · 09-10-2005, 06:06 PM

That Blazer needs a rear PTO & 3pt hitch.Then it would be handy on the farm/ranch.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 09-10-2005, 06:22 PM

Yeah, seems kinda dumb to me unless you really needed to use it like that. Definantly not something I would do. I agree it needs some 3/4 ton axles and some big Swampers on it.
-Later

**Canadian694x4** · 09-11-2005, 01:32 PM

Crazy! Gotta do sumthin about the rear flare tho...IMO...

masterbeavis · 09-17-2005, 11:47 AM

looks like a one ton dualie got robbed and send to the junkyard for that. A cheap way to get a D60 front, they are $2-500 cheaper than their SRW counterparts.

matthufham · 10-28-2005, 10:59 AM

I like it, but he's not going to tow anything with it.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-29-2005, 05:10 AM

Holy Resurrection Batman

Jimmy72custom · 10-29-2005, 12:10 PM

All I can say is, to each his or her own.

Mongo · 10-29-2005, 05:34 PM

Well I for one like it.

Some of the places I have gone it would have come in real handy. As for the price it is not too high for the NW.

09-06-2005, 11:57 PM	#1
lv2whl Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Petaluma, Ca, USA Posts: 13	waste of a blazer who else thinks this is the dumbest axle swap ever? at least for a k/5. maybe its just me. i dunno. dually blazer __________________ -American Pride- 71 2wd k5 Blazer-under major construction Anyone know of a 71 4x4 k5 in Nor Cal???? let me know- lv2whl@hotmail.com

09-07-2005, 01:04 AM	#2
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	what a rear flare just noticed you are in Petaluma also __________________ 69 K5 CST stock- 350, 4speed 77 K5 - 383, auto, 6" lift, D60 front, 14b rear, 39" tsl's, Last edited by jakeslim; 09-07-2005 at 01:06 AM.

09-07-2005, 01:29 AM	#3
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Interesting, but not something I would do to mine. I do like seeing what others do, even if I wouldn't. Is that out in Petaluma? __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

09-07-2005, 01:41 AM	#5
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Yeah, with dually fenders it would look much better. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

09-07-2005, 11:19 AM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	It has been for sale for several months. The body looks like it is in decent shape except for the trimmed out fender wells. The price seems high for such a "unique" modification. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-07-2005, 01:32 AM	#4
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	It would be better if it had dually fenders.

09-07-2005, 02:52 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Different __________________ 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

09-07-2005, 03:38 PM	#8
lv2whl Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Petaluma, Ca, USA Posts: 13	no its not in petaluma. i just happened to see it while looking for blazers in the classic car trader website. JAKESLIM- pm'd you __________________ -American Pride- 71 2wd k5 Blazer-under major construction Anyone know of a 71 4x4 k5 in Nor Cal???? let me know- lv2whl@hotmail.com

09-07-2005, 04:01 PM	#9
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	I can see that being handy, maybe. I'm not much of a hard-core off-roader, but it seems as though the additional traction would come in handy. I wonder how wide of a tire you can stick on the dual wheels. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

09-07-2005, 04:28 PM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I believe the truck is in Eugene, OR. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-07-2005, 06:45 PM	#11
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Why not do the front axle too???? __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

09-07-2005, 10:23 PM	#12
dutchboy1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 10	Another strange Dually Years ago I saw a suburban someone had dualled......not just the back but the front too. Seems like it would be a huge amount of strain on the steering and front knuckles, as well as pointless other than looks. Keep in mind I saw it for just a moment as it was turning one way and I was turning the other...but the part of me that loves the road warrior stuff thought it was extremely cool. part of the fun is building the stuff, and if you've got the time and cash so much more fun to be had.

09-07-2005, 11:43 PM	#13
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Couple of years ago I went to a rockcrawling event and saw a Samurai with duallies front and back. The guy who built it did a phenominal job, it was beautiful, not just the duallies, but the cage, the body work, engine etc. Anyway, this thing was cool, climbed rocks like a mountain goat. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

09-08-2005, 03:24 AM	#14
lv2whl Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Petaluma, Ca, USA Posts: 13	was that samuri orange? i can remeber seeing an article in petersons i beleive about an 8 tire'd sammy. i think it had 42's or 44's. not sure but i remember thinking that it actually looked good. i am not totally opposed to the idea of a dual wheel conversion on a blazer, and i actually think it looks good on a suburban, but not the way this guy did it. __________________ -American Pride- 71 2wd k5 Blazer-under major construction Anyone know of a 71 4x4 k5 in Nor Cal???? let me know- lv2whl@hotmail.com

09-08-2005, 09:13 PM	#15
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	if i was to buy it i would take the front and rears out of it and put them under my 67gmc ton truck and take the 3/4 ton stuff i have just laying around and put them under the yellow blazer and have a nice yellow blazer



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

09-09-2005, 01:55 AM	#16
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	The sami is orange and was in Petersons, don't think it had 42 or 44s tho. He was running a later 1600, fuel injected motor, that size tire would have been too much. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

09-10-2005, 01:07 PM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	That orange sami is outta medford oregon from a place called trail tough they build some really nice rides,and the owner of the shop is a really nice guy too.. It was called the crustation(sp).. That blazer dual wheel conversion is nice but not for me.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-10-2005, 06:06 PM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	That Blazer needs a rear PTO & 3pt hitch.Then it would be handy on the farm/ranch. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-10-2005, 06:22 PM	#19
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Yeah, seems kinda dumb to me unless you really needed to use it like that. Definantly not something I would do. I agree it needs some 3/4 ton axles and some big Swampers on it. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!! Last edited by Hoods69BadBowTie; 09-10-2005 at 06:22 PM.

09-11-2005, 01:32 PM	#20
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Crazy! Gotta do sumthin about the rear flare tho...IMO... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

09-17-2005, 11:47 AM	#21
masterbeavis Having issues Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eldorado Ca, an hour east of sacramento Posts: 696	looks like a one ton dualie got robbed and send to the junkyard for that. A cheap way to get a D60 front, they are $2-500 cheaper than their SRW counterparts. __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati. The Man's Prayer: "I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess."

10-28-2005, 10:59 AM	#22
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: waste of a blazer I like it, but he's not going to tow anything with it.

10-29-2005, 05:10 AM	#23
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: waste of a blazer Holy Resurrection Batman __________________ 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

10-29-2005, 12:10 PM	#24
Jimmy72custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 261	Re: waste of a blazer All I can say is, to each his or her own.

10-29-2005, 05:34 PM	#25
Mongo YES_____NO Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Somewhere in the vicinity of betelgeuse Posts: 7,351	Re: waste of a blazer Well I for one like it. Some of the places I have gone it would have come in real handy. As for the price it is not too high for the NW. __________________ People many not remember what you said or what you did, but they will remember the way you made them feel. - unknown Cause, remember: no matter where you go... there you are. - Buckaroo Banzai 1984 Help support the board

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.