The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1969 - 1972 Blazers and Jimmys Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-22-2006, 11:31 PM   #1
thekidd
Registered User
 
thekidd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Piedmont of North Carolina
Posts: 194
2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT?

OK I started this thread about 3 hours ago and power went out about the time I was going to submit it. Should be a sign huh? Anyway I have a line on a 71 that is supposed to have a very nice body. Don't know why I am interested my other one is in my shop torn apart waiting on me to put in replacement panels. Just wondered what it takes to do conversion,costs,etc. Guess I have been inspired by Luv Can't have too many right? Thanks for input ahead of time.
__________________
thekidd
95 Silverado
2000 Suburban 4x4
91 Nissan 4x4
65 Impala SS (Mom and Dads now mine)
1971 K5 Blazer(Father and son project)
1972 2WD Blazer
thekidd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-22-2006, 11:36 PM   #2
72CSTC5
Account Suspended
 
72CSTC5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Deer Park, Tx.
Posts: 2,522
Re: 2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT?

Not very difficult at all. You could use a variety of 2wd front crossmembers if you would like from 71-87 chevy truck, blazer, or suburban. In the rear just flip the rear axle on top of the leaf springs and presto. 2wd blazer at half the cost probably. Of course you will have to get rid of your 4wd tranny and transfer case and such, change transmission bolt in tunnels. Pretty straight forward from there. Of course if you go with 5lug front end it would be a good idea to go 5lug rear end as well.
72CSTC5 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-23-2006, 01:18 AM   #3
qksilver
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Southern Pines NC
Posts: 3,853
Re: 2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT?

LWB or short? Pm me, if you get the truck..........I have pretty much everything you need
qksilver is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-23-2006, 09:11 AM   #4
thekidd
Registered User
 
thekidd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Piedmont of North Carolina
Posts: 194
Re: 2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT?

Thanks qksilver but it's a blazer. Reread my post and I didn't specify that. Hope to end up meeting you someday anyway. Maybe I'll need something you have one of these days.
__________________
thekidd
95 Silverado
2000 Suburban 4x4
91 Nissan 4x4
65 Impala SS (Mom and Dads now mine)
1971 K5 Blazer(Father and son project)
1972 2WD Blazer
thekidd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-23-2006, 11:38 AM   #5
qksilver
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Southern Pines NC
Posts: 3,853
Re: 2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT?

Stuff is still the same..........blazer or pick up, what you will need is a complete front suspension including crossmember, trans mount to start
qksilver is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-23-2006, 12:44 PM   #6
hotrodhomi
Registered User
 
hotrodhomi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 3,737
Re: 2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT?

Take it from someone that has too many projects... forget it and finish your '71... I wish I would have taken my own advise on this. My eyes get to big for my wallet sometimes.
__________________
'72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC
'72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11
'66 impala ht
hotrodhomi is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-23-2006, 12:57 PM   #7
obsesive23
Who me?
 
obsesive23's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Bothell WA
Posts: 640
Re: 2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT?

Quote:
Originally Posted by hotrodhomi
Take it from someone that has too many projects... forget it and finish your '71... I wish I would have taken my own advise on this. My eyes get to big for my wallet sometimes.

__________________
Living the dream

72 2WD Blazer, under going porter built surgery
67 GT Mustang fastback
67 Mustang coupe C/S clone
64 Falcon sprint hardtop
obsesive23 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-23-2006, 04:05 PM   #8
Rokcrln
Senior Member
 
Rokcrln's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Winters Ca. 95694
Posts: 4,843
Re: 2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT?

Quote:
Originally Posted by hotrodhomi
Take it from someone that has too many projects... forget it and finish your '71... I wish I would have taken my own advise on this. My eyes get to big for my wallet sometimes.
Yah but where's the fun in that!

Kevin
LFD Inc.
Rokcrln is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-23-2006, 04:55 PM   #9
hotrodhomi
Registered User
 
hotrodhomi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 3,737
Re: 2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rokcrln
Yah but where's the fun in that!

Kevin
LFD Inc.
True, I tend to sell things when they are "finished"
__________________
'72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC
'72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11
'66 impala ht
hotrodhomi is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-24-2006, 02:04 AM   #10
kyle4381
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: AZ
Posts: 416
Re: 2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT?

My buddy builds a bolt in drop crossmember, with rack and pinion. check outhttp://www.porterbuiltstreetrods.com
kyle4381 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-24-2006, 11:07 AM   #11
bouncytruck
SKINNY TIRES RULE!
 
bouncytruck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Bothell, WA
Posts: 11,038
Re: 2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT?

Very cool Kyle. Looks like they do nice work - especially your ride! Do you know a ball park on how much some of his products are?
__________________
bouncytruck 1972 K5
The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban
The Daily2010 Kia Soul
Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L
bouncytruck is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-24-2006, 02:01 PM   #12
kyle4381
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: AZ
Posts: 416
Re: 2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT?

I want to say 1500.00 for the bolt in crossmember but you would have to call Nathan. The crossmember uses your stock a-arms and a mustangII rack. You can use bags or springs I believe. Mine should be driveable in a couple weeks and I will post some more pics..
kyle4381 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:22 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com