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06-06-2006, 12:21 AM
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72 2wd blazer build
This is my thread to cover the build of my 72 2wd blazer. I purchased this Blazer from a board member in the Dallas area early this year. It was in a general state of disrepair. It hadn't been driven in some time. The interior was non-existent, and what was there was not correct for the truck.
I was happy to get it none the less. heres what she looked like when I picked her up Last edited by bagged74; 06-06-2006 at 12:22 AM. |
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06-06-2006, 12:26 AM
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build
I got it roadworthy and started driving in a little. I put on a new set of tires and did some minor mechanical repair. Then I decided it was time for an altitude adjustment. I got some 3" drop spindles and cut a coil off the front springs. The guy that I bought the blazer from gave me some drop springs for the rear so I put those in also.
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06-06-2006, 12:29 AM
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Of course after I got it lowered I had to get some bling on there. I got a good deal on some 20" Coys Rodders and Falken tires. The fit is not perfect, but the looked better than the rally wheels that were on it before.
I also added a flushmount fuel filler door because I cant stand the look of the gas cap on the quarter panel. |
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06-06-2006, 12:35 AM
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The truck was originally a low option 6cyl/3 spd truck. Somewhere along the line it had been converted to a 350/4spd. The 350 runs good, but the Saginaw 4spd is a little noisy. I guess that doesnt matter though since it is now sitting in the shop floor. This is what she looked liek under the hood when I got it.
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06-06-2006, 12:39 AM
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Soon after i got to this point I decided to tear it down to fix the rockers and patch a couple of places in the floor. Well this got a little out of hand and the body is now on the rotisserie. I have sandblasted the whole underside of the tub. I also sandblasted the windshield frame and dash for good measure. I put some epoxy primer on it today. I will get some pics of this up soon.
Last edited by bagged74; 06-06-2006 at 10:03 PM. |
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06-06-2006, 10:07 PM
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Well the poor old frame was needing some attention. I used about 6 cans of over cleaner and several hours with the pressure washer to get it this clean. Sandblasting will clean it up nicely though.
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06-06-2006, 10:56 PM
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build
too much backspacing on the rear. they are too far up under the fender for me. It fits perfect on the front though.
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06-06-2006, 11:04 PM
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build
http://www.ezaccessory.com/Wheel_Ada.../5500-5500.htm
I used these on the back of my Blazer. I had the same problem. I used the 1.5" version. VERY well made. Would be cheaper than a new set of wheels and just as safe. Later, mark |
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06-07-2006, 08:58 AM
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07-02-2006, 09:54 PM
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I really wanted to get the stance right on this one. Its pretty easy to get the front down low, but the back is always a pain. I knew a bolt in notch or a regular "c notch" wasnt going to cut it. I bought an 8pc step notch kit and proceded to bend and cut it to fit the contours of the rear frame. I know some of you "original" guys are probably gonna throw rocks at me......but I did cut a big hunk out of a factory 2wd frame.
Once I got the notch in I ran into another problem.......trailing arms hitting the frame. Luckily I had 10ft of 2x3 1/4" wall tubing, so I made some new trailing arms. This still did not completely fix the situation in the rear. I didnt want to mount the bags over or in front of the axle because I have dreams of having some sort of exhaust system in that area. so I decided to notch the trailing arms for the bag mounts. this gave me the clearance I needed and let me mount the bag approximately in the stock spring location. Last edited by bagged74; 07-02-2006 at 10:07 PM. |
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07-02-2006, 10:05 PM
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This leaves me with the frame sitting level at 2.5" off the ground. I really want it a tad lower in the front so.........now I have to decide if I want to section the crossmember, or Z the frame, or leave it alone.
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06-06-2006, 11:38 PM
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build
Progress is good. Keep it up buddy...
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06-07-2006, 06:58 AM
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build
Glad to see you step off the deep end
 Once you get the tub back on the chassis, the hard part (mental) is over. 
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07-06-2006, 04:32 PM
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Sweet Progress!
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07-10-2006, 10:32 PM
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build
any new progress...looks tits man keep up the awsome work...
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07-11-2006, 12:05 AM
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build
I turned the frame upside down tonight and finished the welding. I also made some exhaust passages in the trailing arm crossmember. Tomorrow I will start painting some stuff. And I promise to take some new pics.
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07-11-2006, 12:10 AM
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build
Any luck on the pics of your rotisserie for me?
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07-11-2006, 12:13 AM
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Dang man, Im sorry I completely forgot. I will take some tomorrow. I been running like
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07-11-2006, 12:13 AM
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build
No problem, also how did you clean up the bottom side of the Blazer, sand blast or just sanded everything?
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07-11-2006, 12:15 AM
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build
sand blasting is the only way to go. I did the whole bottom side in about 1.5 hrs.
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07-29-2006, 12:29 AM
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build
Progress has been slow. Between work, trying to spend a little time with the family and the dang HOT weather I havent gotten much done lately. I have everything painted and the front suspension put back together. I found some carnage inside the rearend so now that is setting me back a little.
Here are a couple of pics my new front rotors and the trailing arms that I built. |
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07-29-2006, 01:05 AM
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Looks good, keep the pics coming. Thanks for the pics by the way!
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07-29-2006, 11:17 AM
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build
What's the reason for the 'notch' where the rear-end would be positioned?
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07-29-2006, 11:45 AM
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build
The notch is where the bag mounts, its actually just in front of the axle.
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07-29-2006, 05:42 PM
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Ahhhhh . . ..... I should have looked closer @ the pic. Notched to maintain the same ride height @ a slightly higher air pressure for a better ride?
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