|
12-08-2010, 10:56 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 411
|
72 Blazer build
So i have moved along in my blazer build. I bought this last May and ripped out the interior and the wiring harness as they both were junk. I started putting in a new wiring harness from LMC Trucks, which wasn't as "plug and play or painless" as described. I got caught up in a few spots and decided to pull the body off and start from the frame up. Here is the project as it stands now. I am planning on putting in an LS2 engine and newer tranny, but i don't know the details on swaps, mounts, and how easy it is to change transfer cases, or if i can just use the old one. Any help would be nice. Also any ideas on what to seal the frame with? I was thinking of powder coating, but it seems expensive and unnecessary.
|
|
|
|
12-08-2010, 10:59 PM
|
#2 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 411
|
Re: 72 Blazer build
Here are some more pics of the progress. I borrowed a steam cleaner from my girlfriends dad. I cant believe how clean the frame, engine, and transmission became. I would eat off of the thing. This thing is now clean and in my garage, and i bought a cover so my neighbors wouldn't yell too much about the body being in the front yard. Luckily my buddy (shown in pics) will help me with this project,so hopefully it will be done by summer.
|
|
|
|
|
12-08-2010, 11:04 PM
|
#3 |
|
VA72C10
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Midlothian, VA
Posts: 25,267
|
Re: 72 Blazer build
Sounds like a sweet project! Looking forward to it!!!
__________________
Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. 
|
|
|
|
|
12-08-2010, 11:26 PM
|
#4 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Lindenhurst, IL
Posts: 659
|
Re: 72 Blazer build
Ooooooohhhh..... LS conversion..... drool.
Is that body really as clean as it looks? |
|
|
|
|
12-08-2010, 11:35 PM
|
#5 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 411
|
Re: 72 Blazer build
I havent found any rust on it, i am going to soda blast it and see what happens. There is a weird lip in the front that looks like it is supposed to be there, but i am not sure about it. Other than that, the body is straight.
|
|
|
|
|
12-08-2010, 11:42 PM
|
#6 |
|
Wide n'Low
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: La Center, WA
Posts: 1,511
|
Re: 72 Blazer build
Looks like a great build in the works. I am in the midst of one myself.
Sending you a PM with a few questions.
__________________
Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired Last edited by Twisted78SS; 12-09-2010 at 01:35 AM. |
|
|
|
|
12-09-2010, 01:18 AM
|
#7 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 993
|
Re: 72 Blazer build
Very nice. Can't wait to see more pics.
|
|
|
|
|
12-10-2010, 05:48 AM
|
#8 |
|
Collector of Projects
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 3,106
|
Re: 72 Blazer build
Ver nice.... just what I want to do ... LoMax NP205 from JB Conversions, its a case that will allow you to mount it right to the 4L60e or 4L80e without an adapter to keep driveline angles close to original... Not sure if anyone make a LS mount kit but there are some other LS conversions on here for reference....
POR-15 is a good option for the frame... |
|
|
|
|
12-10-2010, 11:08 PM
|
#9 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Lake Charles Louisiana
Posts: 147
|
Re: 72 Blazer build
Check out my thread.
__________________
1970 Datsun 240Z 1972 K5 Blazer Highlander 1972 Chevelle 1959 Apache 3100 SWB Fleetside 2006 VTX 1800f Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=highlander |
|
|
|
|
12-11-2010, 05:47 AM
|
#10 |
|
Collector of Projects
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 3,106
|
Re: 72 Blazer build
i just went to www.jbconversions.com and they dont have the LoMax case listed anymore... hmmmm....
|
|
|
|
|
12-11-2010, 09:07 PM
|
#11 |
|
Wide n'Low
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: La Center, WA
Posts: 1,511
|
Re: 72 Blazer build
themb2g,
Great meeting you today!. The Blazer looks to be a great project, and now its a bit farther along.. Well OK only a small bit, but every step counts. Looking forward to seeing it after the blaster gets done with it.
__________________
Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired |
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
