My 1978 2wd Blazer build - "La Fawnduh" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

biggerpickle · 01-24-2014, 03:10 PM

Hey guys, I figured it was time to start a build thread. It's a 2wd 1978 Blazer with very low original miles. The build started in November and its coming along nicely. I plan to wrap it up in the next couple of months and here it goes...
The suspension work is being by Chassis Fab in Pearland Texas.
www.chassisbyjohn.com

Here it was on the day I got her.

And here is my goal for it...
Rendering done by www.whatadesigns.com

biggerpickle · 01-24-2014, 03:13 PM

Here is the progress so far...

biggerpickle · 01-24-2014, 03:15 PM

And a few goodies going in soon

The seats are getting re-wrapped all matching
The console is from a 2nd row captains seat setup

68Timber · 01-24-2014, 04:00 PM

Someone's making some purty welds there.

*79 silverado* · 01-24-2014, 04:07 PM

What ever happened to those blue buckets that were in her? Remind me of the interior from a 79 Jimmy, first truck I was ever in and also helped work on, might be the same style if they're factory

biggerpickle · 01-24-2014, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRUISER

Someone's making some purty welds there.

Indeed he is really good!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79 silverado

What ever happened to those blue buckets that were in her? Remind me of the interior from a 79 Jimmy, first truck I was ever in and also helped work on, might be the same style if they're factory

Sold em, I just wanted newer interior just to customize it it a bit, but not stray too far from a factory look. Im also having some billet fobs installed on the seatbacks.

gclark1 · 01-24-2014, 07:17 PM

Very nice looking start to a promising Blazer. I want to see this one come along.

Jonboy · 01-24-2014, 04:11 PM

I remember watching that one on CL. It looked like a nice start.

scary gary · 01-26-2014, 02:11 PM

WOW! Sweet truck!
I'll be waiting patiently..

biggerpickle · 01-27-2014, 10:48 AM

dragonball98312 · 01-28-2014, 07:35 PM

Love it

Cherub · 01-30-2014, 11:01 AM

nice i was thinking about buying that one awhile back. glad to see it went to a good home.

Low Elco · 01-30-2014, 11:09 AM

Good lookin' work so far. Nice solid truck!

biggerpickle · 01-31-2014, 03:42 PM

Thanks for the comments guys. Looks like it'll be running and driving this weekend!
I'll post more pictures next week for sure.

Got the Accuair mounted up

Also wrapped up the Z up front

And installed the air tank nice and neatly

And also mounted the compressors

biggerpickle · 02-05-2014, 11:04 AM

Well, she's moving on her own power now! Everythings all done from the fab shop on suspension.

Had to drag a few times to break it in!

Home sweet home!

Also started to lay down the multiple layers of sound deadener...
I'm using GT Mat. www.gtmat.com

68Timber · 02-05-2014, 02:48 PM

Looks good!

blazer2007 · 02-06-2014, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggerpickle

Well, she's moving on her own power now! Everythings all done from the fab shop on suspension.

Had to drag a few times to break it in!

Home sweet home!

Also started to lay down the multiple layers of sound deadener...
I'm using GT Mat. www.gtmat.com

I was wondering on your wheel tubs did they weld them in place and did you use the little splash apron that goes between the wheel tub and the quarter panel or just leave it open,I trying to figure how to go about doing mine thanks

**lolife99** · 02-05-2014, 02:54 PM

Taking it to Lone Star Throwdown?

biggerpickle · 02-05-2014, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Taking it to Lone Star Throwdown?

It should be there.

swissarmychainsaw · 02-07-2014, 01:05 AM

Nice! What are the seats you are going with? What are they out of?

Looking good!

biggerpickle · 02-07-2014, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazer2007

I was wondering on your wheel tubs did they weld them in place and did you use the little splash apron that goes between the wheel tub and the quarter panel or just leave it open,I trying to figure how to go about doing mine thanks

They're welded in place. And no splash apron...

Quote:

Originally Posted by swissarmychainsaw

Nice! What are the seats you are going with? What are they out of?

Looking good!

2011 Tahoe front power/heated seats, and 3rd row seats for the rear.

lowrodderchev · 02-07-2014, 09:47 PM

you guys and your slammed 2 wheel drive blazers are making me want to drop my 4-wheel drive

looking real good

motornut · 02-13-2014, 04:21 PM

turned out nice!

biggerpickle · 02-14-2014, 10:51 AM

Here's a couple of shots taken last weekend. I haven't taken alot of pictures lately, I've been re-wiring the truck, changing all the handles and locks, and window motors, more sound deadener, and some maintenance.

This weekend looks like interior time, here's a sneak peak.

I should have some more pictures Monday...

Low Elco · 02-14-2014, 11:25 AM

Coming along nice-loved the drag shot!

01-24-2014, 03:10 PM	#1
biggerpickle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Pearland Texas Posts: 35	My bagged 1978 2wd Blazer build - "La Fawnduh" Hey guys, I figured it was time to start a build thread. It's a 2wd 1978 Blazer with very low original miles. The build started in November and its coming along nicely. I plan to wrap it up in the next couple of months and here it goes... The suspension work is being by Chassis Fab in Pearland Texas. www.chassisbyjohn.com Here it was on the day I got her. And here is my goal for it... Rendering done by www.whatadesigns.com Last edited by biggerpickle; 01-27-2014 at 03:56 PM.

01-24-2014, 03:13 PM	#2
biggerpickle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Pearland Texas Posts: 35	Re: My 1978 2wd Blazer build - "La Fawnduh" Here is the progress so far...

01-24-2014, 03:15 PM	#3
biggerpickle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Pearland Texas Posts: 35	Re: My 1978 2wd Blazer build - "La Fawnduh" And a few goodies going in soon The seats are getting re-wrapped all matching The console is from a 2nd row captains seat setup

01-24-2014, 04:00 PM	#4
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: My 1978 2wd Blazer build - "La Fawnduh" Someone's making some purty welds there. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

01-24-2014, 04:07 PM	#5
79 silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Rhode Island/Vermont Posts: 583	Re: My 1978 2wd Blazer build - "La Fawnduh" What ever happened to those blue buckets that were in her? Remind me of the interior from a 79 Jimmy, first truck I was ever in and also helped work on, might be the same style if they're factory

01-24-2014, 07:17 PM	#7
gclark1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 161	Re: My 1978 2wd Blazer build - "La Fawnduh" Very nice looking start to a promising Blazer. I want to see this one come along.

01-24-2014, 04:11 PM	#8
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01-26-2014, 02:11 PM	#9
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01-27-2014, 10:48 AM	#10
biggerpickle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Pearland Texas Posts: 35	Re: My 1978 2wd Blazer build - "La Fawnduh"

01-28-2014, 07:35 PM	#11
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01-30-2014, 11:01 AM	#12
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01-30-2014, 11:09 AM	#13
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: My 1978 2wd Blazer build - "La Fawnduh" Good lookin' work so far. Nice solid truck! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

01-31-2014, 03:42 PM	#14
biggerpickle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Pearland Texas Posts: 35	Re: My 1978 2wd Blazer build - "La Fawnduh" Thanks for the comments guys. Looks like it'll be running and driving this weekend! I'll post more pictures next week for sure. Got the Accuair mounted up Also wrapped up the Z up front And installed the air tank nice and neatly And also mounted the compressors

02-05-2014, 11:04 AM	#15
biggerpickle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Pearland Texas Posts: 35	Re: My 1978 2wd Blazer build - "La Fawnduh" Well, she's moving on her own power now! Everythings all done from the fab shop on suspension. Had to drag a few times to break it in! Home sweet home! Also started to lay down the multiple layers of sound deadener... I'm using GT Mat. www.gtmat.com

02-05-2014, 02:48 PM	#16
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: My 1978 2wd Blazer build - "La Fawnduh" Looks good! __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build



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02-13-2014, 04:21 PM	#23
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02-14-2014, 10:51 AM	#24
biggerpickle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Pearland Texas Posts: 35	Re: My 1978 2wd Blazer build - "La Fawnduh" Here's a couple of shots taken last weekend. I haven't taken alot of pictures lately, I've been re-wiring the truck, changing all the handles and locks, and window motors, more sound deadener, and some maintenance. This weekend looks like interior time, here's a sneak peak. I should have some more pictures Monday...

02-14-2014, 11:25 AM	#25
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: My 1978 2wd Blazer build - "La Fawnduh" Coming along nice-loved the drag shot! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

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