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patdaly · 11-12-2014, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by skorpioskorpio

Do those rotors have the internal drum in the hub for the parking brake?

Yes they do, it has been years, the shoes used to be not available aftermarket though. I would hope by now that has been addressed.

They do work awesome! ( Kept my tail out of trouble many times on my 9C1 )

**c10-72 II** · 11-13-2014, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

The rotors and calipers are from a 94-96 Impala SS. I think the B4C police stuff is the same. They use the same 5x5 pattern as the trucks and astro vans.

Ok cool..thanks... awesome build by the way. I always wondered how people converted a blazer to 2wd.

Wasted Income · 11-13-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by patdaly

They do work awesome! ( Kept my tail out of trouble many times on my 9C1 )

Doh, that's right...B4C is the police package camaro. I think my brain is still at a 20% de-rate after coming back from Vegas.

SierraMtns · 11-20-2014, 11:35 PM

Hey Wasted Income,

Your mail box is full. Trying to send you a PM.

Thanks

Wasted Income · 11-21-2014, 11:08 AM

Cleaned it out, give it a shot now.

shearjs · 11-21-2014, 03:54 PM

Would you recommend the No Limit Wide Ride IFS? I have a 54 Ford that I'm planning on switching out to IFS at some point, and saw they have a kit available.

Wasted Income · 11-21-2014, 04:13 PM

Someone just asked me that yesterday, but in regards to the C10 kit. I'm on the fence about recommending it.

It works well. Does what it should, rides decent, handles well, stops well.

The kit wasn't exactly what I'd expected...I had to take a plasma to the crossmember to get clearance for the upper control arms, there were parts missing from the "kit" that took several phone calls and facebook page harassing to get, etc.

I don't know if that was teething pains for the new C10 kit, because I think I had one of the first that I saw. FatGump on the board had several of the same issues, and some others.

smoky02 · 12-01-2014, 09:09 AM

I'm in the process of installing the same kit and had many of the same problems

boostedc10 · 12-02-2014, 12:02 PM

Wasted clear your inbox of all the porn so I can ask you a real question!

Wasted Income · 12-02-2014, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by boostedc10

Wasted clear your inbox of all the porn so I can ask you a real question!

Bukkake!!!!

Fire away. Wait....wut?

boostedc10 · 12-02-2014, 01:44 PM

So that is how you roll, lol!

**invicta455** · 12-10-2014, 03:17 AM

Keep up the good work liking that bazer

Wasted Income · 12-10-2014, 11:24 AM

Thanks. Haven't done much on it lately...cruised it to the gas station last weekend to grab a soda...that's about it. Been balls deep in the next project...and the weather has been cruddy here.

skorpioskorpio · 12-10-2014, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

Thanks. Haven't done much on it lately...cruised it to the gas station last weekend to grab a soda...that's about it. Been balls deep in the next project...and the weather has been cruddy here.

..and what would that next project be? Do tell.

Wasted Income · 12-10-2014, 12:14 PM

64 Skylark Convertible.

Full frame-off bare metal resto-mod. Turbo LS, full aftermarket suspension with coilovers, 6 piston brembos, Holley EFI...just the usual.

skorpioskorpio · 12-10-2014, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

64 Skylark Convertible.

Full frame-off bare metal resto-mod. Turbo LS, full aftermarket suspension with coilovers, 6 piston brembos, Holley EFI...just the usual.

Cool, I'm a big Buick fan. Keeping it Buick powered?

Wasted Income · 12-10-2014, 12:54 PM

Fack no. I'm an LS guy. lol.

It'll be "Caddy" powered. I have an LS6 from a CTS-V that's going in.

**Tom Vogel** · 12-11-2014, 09:00 AM

That Buick is a great idea. I hope you will be posting some pics in the Alternative Tinkerings thread section.

skorpioskorpio · 12-11-2014, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

Fack no. I'm an LS guy. lol.

It'll be "Caddy" powered. I have an LS6 from a CTS-V that's going in.

I'd probably have put a Range Rover engine in it, a Buick V8 in a 'round about way.

Wasted Income · 12-11-2014, 03:45 PM

Well, it already had a buick V8 in it. I practically had to give it away to get rid of it.

I want to go fast...not be different.

skorpioskorpio · 12-11-2014, 04:08 PM

Actually those Buick Aluminum V8s were raced in the Indy 500, in lots of rally cars and in several British and Australian sports cars, they are very capable of going fast.

Buick V6s were also raced in the Indy 500, and Stage 1 455s are just beasts.

I ran a Rover V8 in a '76 Skyhawk, had a turbo V6 Regal and had a stage 1 in a '74 Regal, all went fast.

But yea it's easier to build up an LS, I get it.

Wasted Income · 12-11-2014, 04:30 PM

I'm no stranger to buick performance...I've spent a lot of time behind the wheel, and just about as much time under the hood of a Grand National. Definitely fast. When it wasn't broken.

With enough money thrown at it, anything can go fast, clearly. I'm sure back in their day, the Buick stuff was badass.

Have you ever messed much with LS stuff? If you haven't you might like it a lot. There's a lot of performance/$. In my experience, the same cannot be said for oddball stuff, because it all costs more.

Wasted Income · 01-02-2015, 05:14 PM

Ruh roh...what do we have here??

ivorton74 · 01-02-2015, 05:47 PM

new project??

Wasted Income · 01-02-2015, 06:17 PM

Yup. Getting away from LS stuff on this one.

11-20-2014, 11:35 PM	#504
SierraMtns Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 869	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Hey Wasted Income, Your mail box is full. Trying to send you a PM. Thanks

11-21-2014, 11:08 AM	#505
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Cleaned it out, give it a shot now. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

11-21-2014, 03:54 PM	#506
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Would you recommend the No Limit Wide Ride IFS? I have a 54 Ford that I'm planning on switching out to IFS at some point, and saw they have a kit available. __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD

11-21-2014, 04:13 PM	#507
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Someone just asked me that yesterday, but in regards to the C10 kit. I'm on the fence about recommending it. It works well. Does what it should, rides decent, handles well, stops well. The kit wasn't exactly what I'd expected...I had to take a plasma to the crossmember to get clearance for the upper control arms, there were parts missing from the "kit" that took several phone calls and facebook page harassing to get, etc. I don't know if that was teething pains for the new C10 kit, because I think I had one of the first that I saw. FatGump on the board had several of the same issues, and some others. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

12-01-2014, 09:09 AM	#508
smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build I'm in the process of installing the same kit and had many of the same problems __________________ Just sold my C10...sad day... Looking for a 1972 Blazer to hopefully fill the hole in my heart.

12-02-2014, 12:02 PM	#509
boostedc10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 748	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Wasted clear your inbox of all the porn so I can ask you a real question! __________________ Brandon Instagram: DRVFSTR Current Project: Beatrix - 1967 SWB LQ4/78mm Turbo/4L80e/ on bags Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634691

12-02-2014, 01:44 PM	#511
boostedc10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 748	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build So that is how you roll, lol! __________________ Brandon Instagram: DRVFSTR Current Project: Beatrix - 1967 SWB LQ4/78mm Turbo/4L80e/ on bags Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634691

12-10-2014, 03:17 AM	#512
invicta455 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: greensboro north carolina Posts: 536	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Keep up the good work liking that bazer

12-10-2014, 11:24 AM	#513
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Thanks. Haven't done much on it lately...cruised it to the gas station last weekend to grab a soda...that's about it. Been balls deep in the next project...and the weather has been cruddy here. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

12-10-2014, 12:14 PM	#515
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build 64 Skylark Convertible. Full frame-off bare metal resto-mod. Turbo LS, full aftermarket suspension with coilovers, 6 piston brembos, Holley EFI...just the usual. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

12-10-2014, 12:54 PM	#517
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Fack no. I'm an LS guy. lol. It'll be "Caddy" powered. I have an LS6 from a CTS-V that's going in. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

12-11-2014, 09:00 AM	#518
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build That Buick is a great idea. I hope you will be posting some pics in the Alternative Tinkerings thread section.

12-11-2014, 03:45 PM	#520
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Well, it already had a buick V8 in it. I practically had to give it away to get rid of it. I want to go fast...not be different. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

12-11-2014, 04:08 PM	#521
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Actually those Buick Aluminum V8s were raced in the Indy 500, in lots of rally cars and in several British and Australian sports cars, they are very capable of going fast. Buick V6s were also raced in the Indy 500, and Stage 1 455s are just beasts. I ran a Rover V8 in a '76 Skyhawk, had a turbo V6 Regal and had a stage 1 in a '74 Regal, all went fast. But yea it's easier to build up an LS, I get it.

12-11-2014, 04:30 PM	#522
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build I'm no stranger to buick performance...I've spent a lot of time behind the wheel, and just about as much time under the hood of a Grand National. Definitely fast. When it wasn't broken. With enough money thrown at it, anything can go fast, clearly. I'm sure back in their day, the Buick stuff was badass. Have you ever messed much with LS stuff? If you haven't you might like it a lot. There's a lot of performance/$. In my experience, the same cannot be said for oddball stuff, because it all costs more. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*



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01-02-2015, 05:14 PM	#523
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Ruh roh...what do we have here?? __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

01-02-2015, 05:47 PM	#524
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build new project?? __________________ 1983 C10 Silverado 5.3 swap 1974 C10 lwb 5.3 swap(sold)...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/sh...d.php?t=614122 2001 BMW 530i 5 speed 2019 Nissan Titan SV Midnight 1979 Datsun 210 4 door 1980 Datsun 120y(back home in Trinidad)

01-02-2015, 06:17 PM	#525
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Yup. Getting away from LS stuff on this one. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

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