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**Tom Vogel** · 10-03-2009, 09:52 AM

I posted these on the poll thread, but Im posting them here so more will get to see them maybe.

Tom

**SOON2BLAZE** · 10-03-2009, 10:03 AM

hell ya! what are the specs on that motor? clever way to mount the intercooler.

**Tom Vogel** · 10-03-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SOON2BLAZE

hell ya! what are the specs on that motor? clever way to mount the intercooler.

454BB forged internals, custom roller cam, AFR heads, F1R intercooled Procharger (15lbs. to start)...TKO 600 through McCleod Street twin to a Strange/Currie 9 1/4" w/detroit locker.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-03-2009, 10:59 AM

Very nice....

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-03-2009, 04:40 PM

I guess it must be a jimmy nice looking motor cant wait to see it finished.

Chevyman63 · 10-03-2009, 05:15 PM

Damn that looks good!

vtblazer · 10-04-2009, 07:34 AM

How much did you need to do to the frame for that monster?

**Tom Vogel** · 10-04-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary 70 Jimmy

I guess it must be a jimmy nice looking motor cant wait to see it finished.
Yes, its actually a Cheyanne package 2wd Jimmy. Weve had it for 18 years.... my son drove it all through his high school years and then it sat in the barn for several more years until I finally talked him out of it. Before anyone gets upset, let me say that I havnt even notched the frame and all the mods are reversable. We have tried to keep it looking pretty stock except for the mags and a 4/6 drop. (oh, and there are some flush vents in the hood to let the hot air out) All the wood trim and emblems... even the

on the front of the hood are going back on... as well as its original color scheme.

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

How much did you need to do to the frame for that monster?

I dont understand... other than some minor boxing where the roll cage attachs there are no mods to the frame (well, very few) The roll cage was put in by my buddy and I for safety and to help eliminate twist. Although you dont see it in this picture, it goes from the very back of the frame to the front with removable swing outs in the doors, Ive just left the front off for now to give me space to facilitate installing the wiring and air.

vtblazer · 10-04-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

I dont understand... other than some minor boxing where the roll cage attachs there are no mods to the frame (well, very few) The roll cage was put in by my buddy and I for safety and to help eliminate twist. Although you dont see it in this picture, it goes from the very back of the frame to the front with removable swing outs in the doors, Ive just left the front off for now to give me space to facilitate installing the wiring and air.

For not understanding my question you sure answered it well...

I was asking how you went about controlling all the torque being these frames were 'designed' to twist right from the factory.

I hadn't seen the extent of your cage...sorry.

Big J · 10-04-2009, 09:48 AM

Thats a sweet setup. Very nice!

BIGBLU 72 · 10-04-2009, 10:47 PM

where did you find those valve covers and do they come in small block size haha

**Tom Vogel** · 10-04-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGBLU 72

where did you find those valve covers and do they come in small block size haha

Those are Jeff Johnston's fabbed aluminum... We had them ball mill in the GMC and then painted them... the GMC is painted candy orange ... you cant really see it in my picture... it looks way better in person I think. And yes, they make several small block covers and can mill in whatever you want I think.

ABLAZN · 10-04-2009, 11:38 PM

Tom, if you don't mind answering, what motor mount/ tower set up did you go with, and what headers did you use. I am in the process of converting my Blazer to a 2WD 454 powered ride, but am looking for answers on those parts.

**Tom Vogel** · 10-05-2009, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ABLAZN

Tom, if you don't mind answering, what motor mount/ tower set up did you go with, and what headers did you use. I am in the process of converting my Blazer to a 2WD 454 powered ride, but am looking for answers on those parts.

The engine mount/ towers are stock 72 2wd BB towers with Energy Suspension Polyeurothane.
The headers are from Lemons Headers (805) 239-8998... they are full length long tubes that have the collectors up high (level with the inside of the frame) so the exhaust wont hit the pavement.

Arizonak5 · 10-05-2009, 12:14 PM

badass man!!!!!!! love that color, and the valve covers are sweet too!

10-03-2009, 09:52 AM	#1
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Finally... pics I posted these on the poll thread, but Im posting them here so more will get to see them maybe. Tom Attached Images

10-03-2009, 10:03 AM	#2
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: Finally... pics hell ya! what are the specs on that motor? clever way to mount the intercooler.

10-03-2009, 10:59 AM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Finally... pics Very nice.... __________________ 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..

10-03-2009, 04:40 PM	#5
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: Finally... pics I guess it must be a jimmy nice looking motor cant wait to see it finished. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-03-2009, 05:15 PM	#6
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Finally... pics Damn that looks good! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

10-04-2009, 07:34 AM	#7
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Finally... pics How much did you need to do to the frame for that monster?

10-04-2009, 09:48 AM	#10
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Finally... pics Thats a sweet setup. Very nice! __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

10-04-2009, 10:47 PM	#11
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Re: Finally... pics where did you find those valve covers and do they come in small block size haha __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

10-04-2009, 11:38 PM	#13
ABLAZN Oh..never mind.... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 588	Re: Finally... pics Tom, if you don't mind answering, what motor mount/ tower set up did you go with, and what headers did you use. I am in the process of converting my Blazer to a 2WD 454 powered ride, but am looking for answers on those parts. __________________ 1972 Blazer -6 inch lift -35 inch BFG A/T's Turbo 350 NP-205 454 BB (for now) MORE TO COME !!!!!! Now going to 2WD!!!!! Sold. I got it back after 22 years and did not even know it !!! THE STORY HERE Project Low Down Dirty Rat

10-05-2009, 12:14 PM	#15
Arizonak5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Queen Tuckey! aka Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 149	Re: Finally... pics badass man!!!!!!! love that color, and the valve covers are sweet too! __________________ 1937 Pontiac 2dr 1970 K5 CST 1972 Jimmy 1973 Hickey ent. equipped Blazer 1977 Blazer Chalet #1193



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