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Chevyman63 · 11-11-2006, 10:35 AM

At the end of the summer I purchased a blazer tub from Blazerb71, thanks for everything Bob, and couldn't figure out how to transport it. Well this is what I came up with and by golly it worked. I was a little off on one of the supports (1/2") but luckily I broought many shims. Everything made the 6 1/2 hour journey without moving a bit.
Thanks again Bob and it was nice to meet all of you.

**Ron 586** · 11-11-2006, 11:34 AM

As long as it got there in on piece it's a job well done. Not a bad looking tub for a project.

bouncytruck · 11-11-2006, 11:59 AM

So, how did you take it off the rig when you got it home?

Chevyman63 · 11-11-2006, 12:30 PM

Cherry picker and a lot of chains is what I used to take it off. I unscrewed the framework from the trailer and set it on the shop floor, which is where it still sits today. When the time comes I'm going to build a swingset (overhead beam), pick it straight up and roll the frame underneath it. Taking it off the trailer with the cherry picker was a PITA because the boom needed to be about 2 feet longer and I had to position the legs of it between the tires of the trailer, which of course didn't allow the boom to be in the right spot to lift...and so on.

Oh well it was fun and nobody got hurt.

Hopefully soon I will be cuttin and weldin.

*72CSTC5* · 11-11-2006, 03:40 PM

Damn hell of a carpenter you are there. If you can cut and build wood then you can cut and bend metal.

Chevyman63 · 11-11-2006, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

If you can cut and build wood then you can cut and bend metal.

Thanks alot, I hope you're right. We'll find out soon. Right now we are sanding on the boy's Corvette...and sanding...and sanding...did I mention sanding?

*72CSTC5* · 11-11-2006, 07:50 PM

What year corvette are you working on? I would put some wheels on that dolly and leave the Blazer on it if I were you.

Chevyman63 · 11-11-2006, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

What year corvette are you working on? I would put some wheels on that dolly and leave the Blazer on it if I were you.

It's a 1970 and runs great but needed a paint job when we bought it. So with the help of a local painter, we've became body men. Had the entire car media blasted and now we're filling and sanding the entire car. Oh what fun.

As for the Blazer, that sounds like a great idea!

11-11-2006, 10:35 AM	#1
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	So crazy that it just might work At the end of the summer I purchased a blazer tub from Blazerb71, thanks for everything Bob, and couldn't figure out how to transport it. Well this is what I came up with and by golly it worked. I was a little off on one of the supports (1/2") but luckily I broought many shims. Everything made the 6 1/2 hour journey without moving a bit. Thanks again Bob and it was nice to meet all of you. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

11-11-2006, 11:34 AM	#2
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: So crazy that it just might work As long as it got there in on piece it's a job well done. Not a bad looking tub for a project. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

11-11-2006, 11:59 AM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: So crazy that it just might work So, how did you take it off the rig when you got it home? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-11-2006, 12:30 PM	#4
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: So crazy that it just might work Cherry picker and a lot of chains is what I used to take it off. I unscrewed the framework from the trailer and set it on the shop floor, which is where it still sits today. When the time comes I'm going to build a swingset (overhead beam), pick it straight up and roll the frame underneath it. Taking it off the trailer with the cherry picker was a PITA because the boom needed to be about 2 feet longer and I had to position the legs of it between the tires of the trailer, which of course didn't allow the boom to be in the right spot to lift...and so on. Oh well it was fun and nobody got hurt. Hopefully soon I will be cuttin and weldin. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

11-11-2006, 03:40 PM	#5
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: So crazy that it just might work Damn hell of a carpenter you are there. If you can cut and build wood then you can cut and bend metal.

11-11-2006, 07:50 PM	#7
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: So crazy that it just might work What year corvette are you working on? I would put some wheels on that dolly and leave the Blazer on it if I were you.



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