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Rokcrln · 03-27-2008, 08:10 AM

All complete and ready for teh trailer and delivery

I was going back thru old pics of this blazer from the start and it was rough but now it has turned into a rust free solid vehical. I think it is going to be one sweet ride when it gets finished and it should make alot of people take a second look to figure out what was done because somthing to them just does not look right. These are the fun builds to do, were they look like somthing was done but you just are not really sure what. I know we all can tell but JOE public will have a hard time.

Thanks for following along for another LFD build.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Frizzle Fry · 03-27-2008, 08:49 AM

Congrats on another job well done! Can't wait to see the next one. And this one finished by the proud new owner.

Rokcrln · 03-27-2008, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Congrats on another job well done! Can't wait to see the next one. And this one finished by the proud new owner.

Thanks and here are two more of them

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post2646988

Kevin
LFD Inc.

jaros44sr · 03-27-2008, 03:17 PM

Pretty amazing stuff right there!! Nice work as usual

NTR72GMC · 03-28-2008, 01:41 AM

It Looks Sweet Cant Wait To See The Next Builds.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-28-2008, 03:08 AM

Turned out killer...

**Yukon Jack** · 03-28-2008, 06:37 PM

I can't remember, is the owner a boardmember? If not, make sure to get some finished pics posted for us somehow. Pretty wild ride!

**Palf70Step** · 03-28-2008, 07:30 PM

Very nice Kevin. Great job on it!!

Rokcrln · 03-30-2008, 08:08 AM

It is dropped off and the next customer build is in the shop (41 chev pu) as well as two shop builds (see LFD's shop toys in the project build section) and I should have another 2wd blazer comming in for suspention work in a week or so.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

mkundo · 04-05-2008, 05:31 AM

I would like to introduce myself. I'm Dan. I have had this project in the back of my head for sometime.Traizer! I started looking for a 2-wheel Blazer. I had read that John Fabris had a very rough version for sale that needed alot of work. There was a Pink and Vin tag which I felt was worth the asking price. I had read that Kevin was doing some work for other board members. I contacted Kevin . That was 1/06. It's at home now I will continue the work starting with the plumming of new brakes and fuel lines. I will let all that are interested in any progress of the build.

Rokcrln · 04-05-2008, 05:40 AM

Well it's about time you take credit for the design

I don't like being the only one twisted enough to come up with this stuff.
Also just so everyone knows this is an original 2wd Blazer

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Old Chevy Mech · 04-11-2008, 04:35 AM

Looking to replace/repair the sides of my 70 Blazer. I was wondering about those bed sides you put on. How would you judge the quality? I was also wondering how they sealed up the outer side from the inner side in the wheel well area? I know on the original it looked like there was metal bolted in there to keep the worst of the road stuff from attacking the inside. Where did you buy them from?

Thanks!

Frank

Rokcrln · 04-11-2008, 04:57 AM

Quality is good they are a bit thinner than stock but even stock you don't want to be beating on so it really is not a problem. As far as how they are made and finished from what I could tell they are 100% the same as originals. Al bolt holes, flanges and nut certs are their for all your stock parts to bolt to. I think he bouight them thru Stan at ECE.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Old Chevy Mech · 04-11-2008, 05:05 AM

Thanks Kevin!

DURRTY · 04-14-2008, 02:01 AM

outstanding work. The concept and execution are unbelievable.

jkade · 04-17-2008, 04:42 AM

Damn fine work Kevin and you are one of the best fab guys I have seen

I have been kicking around this idea also every since I got my blazer home. I first wanted a 1/2 cab and I bought one and sold it, I then wanted to splice a suburban top on mine but the wife doesn't like the idea. I thought about chopping on the factory top a little also but that is what I don't like about a blazer and would like to do without it. I really like what you did with this but how do you think it would look with a little chop and rake? I wouldn't want a lot of chop and just a small amount of rake also. I think a flush fit bed cover would look sweet too and maybe leave out the panel and have it open from the bed to the cab so I could have a decent sound system and have the bed in carpet and some custom side panels for the inner bedsides. I guess it would look kinda like the blue one pictured but not that dainty, too me that one has a little too much chop. I think maybe just a inch and a half or two would be just right. You are very helpful with your build threads by showing us your little tricks that make things so much easier and stronger, etc.
Thanks, Kade

Well I went back through and looked at the pick of the greenish one and I guess that answers my question about how it would look with a chop and bed cover.

Rokcrln · 04-17-2008, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkade

how do you think it would look with a little chop and rake? I wouldn't want a lot of chop and just a small amount of rake also.

I think a flush fit bed cover would look sweet too and maybe leave out the panel and have it open from the bed to the cab so I could have a decent sound system and have the bed in carpet and some custom side panels for the inner bedsides.
Thanks, Kade

It would look great with about a 1/2" rear and 1" front on the chop. You might think for that small amount why even bother but that is just the reason! That small amount would make people look at it and think it loked perfect, not stock but not chopped ether because who would chop a top so little so it must be somthing else that makes it look so good

Bed cover would be nice so you have storage and the mini truck idea about the sterio would be good as well. If I were to go in that direction I would do it like an Elcomino with sealed off storage and a truck that is sealed off from the inside but still leaving room for speacers and storage.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

jkade · 04-17-2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

It would look great with about a 1/2" rear and 1" front on the chop. You might think for that small amount why even bother but that is just the reason! That small amount would make people look at it and think it loked perfect, not stock but not chopped ether because who would chop a top so little so it must be somthing else that makes it look so good

Bed cover would be nice so you have storage and the mini truck idea about the sterio would be good as well. If I were to go in that direction I would do it like an Elcomino with sealed off storage and a truck that is sealed off from the inside but still leaving room for speacers and storage.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

That is exactally what I was thinking on the chop, don't want it to stand out so much but make people scratch their heads. The main reason I would go for the bed cover is that trucks with step notches look like crap with the cover sticking up so high in the bed or that is what I think. My gas tank is going to have to come up thru the bed floor a little, the battery is going to be back there, etc. I was thinking about coming off the top of the notch to the tailgate with a cover to hide that stuff. I kind of see what your are saying about the storage compartment, that could be made with a none removeable lid and have a trunk more or less from about the rear wheels back with a cover that will open up to the gas tank and the other crap that will be back there. Humm

toomanytoyz · 12-04-2009, 05:12 AM

Did his Build ever get Completion????

Rick

ksbrktracer · 12-13-2010, 03:30 PM

Was this ever finished ......??? Awesome Ideas ....!!!!

chevyblazer · 12-13-2010, 07:35 PM

cooooly was planing on doing that to mine but now its the only car that a have running
y convert a blazer but y change the complete cab,and cut the into a blazer size long bed in to a blazer size

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-26-2011, 06:51 PM

Hey kevin got any news on this build or has the economy shut this one down too?

Rokcrln · 03-03-2011, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Hey kevin got any news on this build or has the economy shut this one down too?

I have not heard from him since I dropped the truck off a few years ago so I have no idea if it has been worked on or not. I was only contracted for the work shown.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

gferris5 · 03-20-2011, 11:43 PM

I would laugh if he put a camper shell on it...

mcbassin · 01-05-2012, 12:15 AM

Another one of Kevin's crazy metal builds! I just don't see where you got all the energy to work full time and do builds like this on the side? I know this is an old thread but it's a great example of one of your projects. I assume these guys that contract pay very well

Did it ever get finished?

03-27-2008, 08:10 AM	#176
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. All complete and ready for teh trailer and delivery I was going back thru old pics of this blazer from the start and it was rough but now it has turned into a rust free solid vehical. I think it is going to be one sweet ride when it gets finished and it should make alot of people take a second look to figure out what was done because somthing to them just does not look right. These are the fun builds to do, were they look like somthing was done but you just are not really sure what. I know we all can tell but JOE public will have a hard time. Thanks for following along for another LFD build. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

03-27-2008, 08:49 AM	#177
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Congrats on another job well done! Can't wait to see the next one. And this one finished by the proud new owner.

03-27-2008, 03:17 PM	#179
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,431	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Pretty amazing stuff right there!! Nice work as usual __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

03-28-2008, 01:41 AM	#180
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. It Looks Sweet Cant Wait To See The Next Builds. Last edited by NTR72GMC; 03-28-2008 at 02:14 AM.

03-28-2008, 03:08 AM	#181
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Turned out killer... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-28-2008, 06:37 PM	#182
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. I can't remember, is the owner a boardmember? If not, make sure to get some finished pics posted for us somehow. Pretty wild ride! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-28-2008, 07:30 PM	#183
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,725	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Very nice Kevin. Great job on it!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-30-2008, 08:08 AM	#184
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. It is dropped off and the next customer build is in the shop (41 chev pu) as well as two shop builds (see LFD's shop toys in the project build section) and I should have another 2wd blazer comming in for suspention work in a week or so. Kevin LFD Inc.

04-05-2008, 05:31 AM	#185
mkundo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ca. Posts: 366	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. I would like to introduce myself. I'm Dan. I have had this project in the back of my head for sometime.Traizer! I started looking for a 2-wheel Blazer. I had read that John Fabris had a very rough version for sale that needed alot of work. There was a Pink and Vin tag which I felt was worth the asking price. I had read that Kevin was doing some work for other board members. I contacted Kevin . That was 1/06. It's at home now I will continue the work starting with the plumming of new brakes and fuel lines. I will let all that are interested in any progress of the build. __________________ Dan Last edited by mkundo; 04-05-2008 at 05:35 AM.

04-05-2008, 05:40 AM	#186
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Well it's about time you take credit for the design I don't like being the only one twisted enough to come up with this stuff. Also just so everyone knows this is an original 2wd Blazer Kevin LFD Inc. Last edited by Rokcrln; 04-05-2008 at 06:58 AM.

04-11-2008, 04:35 AM	#187
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Looking to replace/repair the sides of my 70 Blazer. I was wondering about those bed sides you put on. How would you judge the quality? I was also wondering how they sealed up the outer side from the inner side in the wheel well area? I know on the original it looked like there was metal bolted in there to keep the worst of the road stuff from attacking the inside. Where did you buy them from? Thanks! Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"

04-11-2008, 04:57 AM	#188
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Quality is good they are a bit thinner than stock but even stock you don't want to be beating on so it really is not a problem. As far as how they are made and finished from what I could tell they are 100% the same as originals. Al bolt holes, flanges and nut certs are their for all your stock parts to bolt to. I think he bouight them thru Stan at ECE. Kevin LFD Inc.

04-11-2008, 05:05 AM	#189
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Thanks Kevin! __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"

04-14-2008, 02:01 AM	#190
DURRTY USMC Join Date: May 2007 Location: SLc,UT Posts: 300	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. outstanding work. The concept and execution are unbelievable. __________________ Semper Fi

04-17-2008, 04:42 AM	#191
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Damn fine work Kevin and you are one of the best fab guys I have seen I have been kicking around this idea also every since I got my blazer home. I first wanted a 1/2 cab and I bought one and sold it, I then wanted to splice a suburban top on mine but the wife doesn't like the idea. I thought about chopping on the factory top a little also but that is what I don't like about a blazer and would like to do without it. I really like what you did with this but how do you think it would look with a little chop and rake? I wouldn't want a lot of chop and just a small amount of rake also. I think a flush fit bed cover would look sweet too and maybe leave out the panel and have it open from the bed to the cab so I could have a decent sound system and have the bed in carpet and some custom side panels for the inner bedsides. I guess it would look kinda like the blue one pictured but not that dainty, too me that one has a little too much chop. I think maybe just a inch and a half or two would be just right. You are very helpful with your build threads by showing us your little tricks that make things so much easier and stronger, etc. Thanks, Kade Well I went back through and looked at the pick of the greenish one and I guess that answers my question about how it would look with a chop and bed cover. Last edited by jkade; 04-17-2008 at 05:07 AM.



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FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Hey kevin got any news on this build or has the economy shut this one down too? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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