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08-07-2013, 10:48 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Cloquet, MN
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72 blazer build in Minnesota
I'm new to the world of blazers but not chevy trucks and this body style. I recently picked up a 72 k5 in the black hills. After the guy had told me it was a great body and ran like a top I was pretty disappointed when I saw it in person but I was able to make a deal with him and drag it home, during sturgis week, that was a fun haul down I-90. Anyway, my plan is to do either a 2 or 4 inch all spring lift with 33's, fix the body and paint it atomic orange, drop my 454 in with an o/d trans and 205 t-case, vintage air, classic instruments and various other things that are going to drive my wife up the wall as I empty the checking account. It has 33's with no lift and it looks ok but would like to see some pics of 2" lifts if anyone has gone that route. Really looking forward to this build even with all the rust issues to address. I've always wanted a blazer but just seemed to keep ending up with c-10's. any experiences and suggestions are welcome please follow the build, it will be a long process but worth it in the end.
Thanks Having trouble with pics will get some up tomorrow. Posted via Mobile Device |
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08-07-2013, 11:05 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Swansea, IL
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
This is my current work in progess that should help you out. I did a 2" lift in the rear and put 1" OffRoad Designs zero rates up front. 33" ATs.
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08-07-2013, 11:05 PM
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
Hey Tony454 ...
Just wanted to say  from Ohio and  to the forums. Looking forward to pictures. 
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08-07-2013, 11:29 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Western PA
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
Hello from Western PA, welcome to the forum. Good luck on your build, will keep an eye on it.......
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08-08-2013, 08:25 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Lisbon ND
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
Hello from ND!
Hope you got a killer deal on it. Here's one in your neighborhood that looks to be a better start. http://duluth.craigslist.org/cto/3951443234.html I went all the way to IL for mine so I understand the long haul. Hope it's everythign you want in a truck. Looking forward to following your build. |
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08-08-2013, 10:07 AM
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
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I'm planning to start my tear down in the next week or two after I get done having fun bombing around my field with it. Lol I'll keep the thread up to date as I make progress. Thanks Posted via Mobile Device |
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08-08-2013, 09:58 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Cloquet, MN
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
Pics as I promised, would only let me load one. I'm not very good with technology, hence why I work on trucks older than me.
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08-09-2013, 09:02 AM
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Location: Plymouth In.
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
Nice truck, I only wish my was in that good of shape.
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08-09-2013, 10:19 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Cloquet, MN
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
I found a sweet drawing of a k5 with a full roll cage and third row seats. Not so keen on the third seat but the custom cage with a vinyl top fitted to it would be awesome. Took some measurements last night and I know where I can get tubes mandrel bent around here.
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08-20-2013, 10:02 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Cloquet, MN
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
Started the tear down. Front clip and interior are completely out. After getting the doors off I found that the rust isn't as bad as first thought. I need to buy something besides a die grinder to cut panels out. Was looking at a pneumatic recip saw but don't know what would work best. Any thoughts?
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08-20-2013, 12:15 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Lisbon ND
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
Working on a full cage for mine right now. Plans are for an (easilly) removable Bikini style top to fit it when I'm done with the cage. Will send some picks when complete. Might be a while, traveling for work every other week so not much project time at the moment.
Another crazy idea I want to try while I'm on this project is to put a Lund visor on without the top. Had one on my '69 truck and like the look. The plan is to make a bracket that uses the top mounting holes and incorporate the Bikini top into that bracket so I won't have to drill holes in the windshield frame. Going to have to play with it to see if I can make it look decent and still support it at highway speeds. |
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08-20-2013, 12:27 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Cloquet, MN
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
Yes please keep me posted on your roll cage. That is exactly what I want to build. I get out your way quite a bit maybe I can stop in and see your truck sometime.
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08-20-2013, 04:44 PM
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Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
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08-21-2013, 08:56 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Cloquet, MN
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
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Just a quick pic of the teardown progress Posted via Mobile Device |
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08-23-2013, 11:03 PM
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
Congrats on your blazer purchase. Good to see other members from northern MN here.
Welcome, Eric
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09-21-2013, 07:42 AM
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
I've been doing a lot of reading on lift kits. My plan was to go with a tuff country 2" all spring. I called around and did a bunch of google searches and found that for a bbc I need heavy duty front springs. The only problem with that is the 2" system with hd fronts is 400 bucks more than the 4" system with hd springs. So I'm leaning back toward the 4" but don't know if it will look stupid with 33's. any thoughts?
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09-24-2013, 06:05 PM
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
4" and 33 will look fine. Then later if you want 35s you can still fit them. All spring lift is much nicer than blocks as well. My rear axle spit out one of the blocks and I luckily caught it b4 I lost the axle.
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09-26-2013, 11:42 PM
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Location: Minnesota
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
Nice Build!
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09-30-2013, 07:50 PM
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
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My 72 w/6" lift and 33's! |
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09-30-2013, 08:41 PM
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Location: Cloquet, MN
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
That looks really nice, I wouldn't hesitate to put in a four inch with 33's after seeing that. Thanks.
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09-30-2013, 09:23 PM
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Location: Guntersville, Alabama
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
Thanks! It could look better with a little more tire but I think 33's will look perfect on a 4".
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09-30-2013, 09:24 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Guntersville, Alabama
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Re: 72 blazer build in Minnesota
Good luck with your build! Can't wait to see the progress.
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