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10-24-2017, 10:26 PM | #1 |
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Blazer offroad/ Camping Accessories
I've seen a lot of rides dressed up for trail riding and I'm ready to throw some extras on my 72. My question for all you experienced guys out there, is what parts is everyone running for offroading. I'm looking at spare tire rack, roof rack, saddle tanks, and maybe one of those newfangled fold out roof tent and awning. Definitely a winch as well. Has anyone put a roof tent on an old Blazer? And what else is everyone else running.
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10-24-2017, 11:00 PM | #2 |
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Re: Blazer offroad/ Camping Accessories
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10-25-2017, 07:44 AM | #3 |
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Re: Blazer offroad/ Camping Accessories
I don't own a Blazer but I hope this thread takes off. I really enjoy reading the threads of the people that use their Blazers and Burbs for off road camping adventures.
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10-25-2017, 02:49 PM | #4 |
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Re: Blazer offroad/ Camping Accessories
My adventure/surf wagon - Fuel injected built 400 SBC, two row BeCool aluminum radiator with dual 2200 cfm Derale fans, SM465, NP205, Gear Vendors overdrive, Dana 60 front, 14 bolt full floater rear, both 4.10 gear, ARB air lockers front and rear, disc brakes all corners with hydro-boost, 40 gallon main tank with 15 gallon auxiliary tank with electric transfer pump, 320 amp alternator, dual batteries with management system, 3000W inverter, 2000W Honda generator, Sidewinder winch, full size spare, two burner stove, sink, 10 gallon water tank, propone tank, furnace, bed, couch, Vintage Air system in dash, 5000 BTU A/C window unit in back, etc, and so on. Also carry whatever hand/power tools based on the trip I'm making.
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10-25-2017, 05:23 PM | #5 |
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Re: Blazer offroad/ Camping Accessories
^^^ I wondered how long it would take you to chime in. I think yours is about as well-equipped as they come for some off-road camping.
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10-26-2017, 03:14 PM | #6 | |
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Re: Blazer offroad/ Camping Accessories
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Have you done/can you do a write up on the sm465/gear vendors overdrive combo? I'd like to hear your opinion on it. Thanks! |
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10-26-2017, 04:15 PM | #7 |
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Re: Blazer offroad/ Camping Accessories
Tomo - I haven't done a write-up. Its a pretty simple installation. The Gear Vendors bolts onto the back of the NP205 with an adapter (only have overdrive/underdrive in two wheel drive). I used a CV joint with a 300 series slip yoke out of a Cadillac to keep things as short as possible when building the rear driveshaft. The driveshaft is relatively short, especially with the larger 14 bolt rear axle, but it has a pretty small angle in the CV joint because I don't have a big lift. Runs smooth.
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10-28-2017, 11:14 AM | #8 |
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Re: Blazer offroad/ Camping Accessories
Geeze I never knew you had all that going on with your Blazer. Sounds like its the perfect camping, off road, and zombie apocalypse vehicle.
Ill have to check and see what you have for build threads.
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10-28-2017, 12:49 PM | #9 |
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Re: Blazer offroad/ Camping Accessories
He's missing the turret mount with a .50 CAL Browning sticking out the camper roof ! ;-)
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10-30-2017, 02:07 PM | #10 |
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11-01-2017, 02:21 PM | #11 |
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Re: Blazer offroad/ Camping Accessories
Here is my 1972 GMC jimmy.
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