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Conundrum · 12-25-2009, 04:12 PM

So I find myself in a bit of a conundrum....

I have a 79 chevy k5 blazer, 4wd stock height on 33s. The body is a little rough but I have all the sheet metal I need to fix that problem. My wife has a hard time getting in and out of it as it is being she is only 5'3". If I leave it 4wd drive I want to do a 4" lift with some 35s, but that will make it that much harder for her to get in and out.

So my conundrum is do I lift it or do a 2wd conversion and lower it? Either way there will be compromises and sacrifices to make, 4wd lift = harder for the wife to get in/out of but i'll gain ground clearance for our random winter weather like we got lastnight here in southeast KS. 2wd and dropped = easier for her to get in/out of but we sacrifice that winter driveability. Also I can pick up a 74 blazer parts truck for a full convertible top conversion for $125.

I'd like to know your opinions on this.....

cochino12 · 12-25-2009, 10:34 PM

You dont mention it being a vehicle you NEED to have running so I would do a 2wd swap. 4wd K5's are very easy to come by so if you change your mind you wouldnt have any problem trading or selling it to buy a 4wd. Thats my opinion, at least after about 8 hours of holiday drinking

Adam

OARNGESI · 12-25-2009, 10:37 PM

Go full convt 2wd

USSkoval · 12-25-2009, 11:57 PM

Have any current pics of said Blazer? It would help me determine my vote (and likely other peoples').

Conundrum · 12-26-2009, 12:57 AM

I have a 76 Blazer chassis that I could do the 2wd conversion on and then swap the body over and keep any down time to a minimum, that is if the 76 chassis will interchange with the 79 I think it's the same.

Here is the link to a thread I have some pics of my Blazer on,
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=364589

I'm definitely leaning towards the full convert, I really like the way they look.

tvblazer78 · 12-26-2009, 07:59 PM

I think you know what I am going to say...

USSkoval · 12-28-2009, 12:41 AM

OK, yeah, full vert and 2wd... it just makes sense.
It's not a real clean original truck, so no worries there. The front clip needs replaced, so while it's off, you might as well go 2wd and fix the rust around the windsheild frame. Rather than fixing the rust, it would just make sense to replace the windsheild frame with that of a full vert. The pieces of the puzzle all fit together

Also, the '76 frame would be different, due to the lack of a rear foot well.

justpball · 12-29-2009, 06:49 PM

do the 2wd frame and keep the 4x4 frame and swap them out each year so you have a 4x4 one year and low rider the next year...LOL

Conundrum · 12-29-2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justpball

do the 2wd frame and keep the 4x4 frame and swap them out each year so you have a 4x4 one year and low rider the next year...LOL

justpball · 12-29-2009, 10:31 PM

I thought you would like that....

View Poll Results: Which way should I go?
4" lift & 35" tires	8	47.06%
2wd conversion and lower it	4	23.53%
2wd conversion, lower it & full top conversion	5	29.41%
Other (describe any other ideas)	0	0%
Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

12-25-2009, 04:12 PM	#1
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Should I? So I find myself in a bit of a conundrum.... I have a 79 chevy k5 blazer, 4wd stock height on 33s. The body is a little rough but I have all the sheet metal I need to fix that problem. My wife has a hard time getting in and out of it as it is being she is only 5'3". If I leave it 4wd drive I want to do a 4" lift with some 35s, but that will make it that much harder for her to get in and out. So my conundrum is do I lift it or do a 2wd conversion and lower it? Either way there will be compromises and sacrifices to make, 4wd lift = harder for the wife to get in/out of but i'll gain ground clearance for our random winter weather like we got lastnight here in southeast KS. 2wd and dropped = easier for her to get in/out of but we sacrifice that winter driveability. Also I can pick up a 74 blazer parts truck for a full convertible top conversion for $125. I'd like to know your opinions on this..... __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

12-25-2009, 10:34 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Should I? You dont mention it being a vehicle you NEED to have running so I would do a 2wd swap. 4wd K5's are very easy to come by so if you change your mind you wouldnt have any problem trading or selling it to buy a 4wd. Thats my opinion, at least after about 8 hours of holiday drinking Adam __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

12-25-2009, 10:37 PM	#3
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Should I? Go full convt 2wd __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

12-25-2009, 11:57 PM	#4
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: Should I? Have any current pics of said Blazer? It would help me determine my vote (and likely other peoples').

12-26-2009, 12:57 AM	#5
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: Should I? I have a 76 Blazer chassis that I could do the 2wd conversion on and then swap the body over and keep any down time to a minimum, that is if the 76 chassis will interchange with the 79 I think it's the same. Here is the link to a thread I have some pics of my Blazer on, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=364589 I'm definitely leaning towards the full convert, I really like the way they look. __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

12-26-2009, 07:59 PM	#6
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Should I? I think you know what I am going to say... __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

12-28-2009, 12:41 AM	#7
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: Should I? OK, yeah, full vert and 2wd... it just makes sense. It's not a real clean original truck, so no worries there. The front clip needs replaced, so while it's off, you might as well go 2wd and fix the rust around the windsheild frame. Rather than fixing the rust, it would just make sense to replace the windsheild frame with that of a full vert. The pieces of the puzzle all fit together Also, the '76 frame would be different, due to the lack of a rear foot well.

12-29-2009, 06:49 PM	#8
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Should I? do the 2wd frame and keep the 4x4 frame and swap them out each year so you have a 4x4 one year and low rider the next year...LOL __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

12-29-2009, 10:31 PM	#10
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Should I? I thought you would like that.... __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055



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