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gringoloco · 03-24-2008, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

gringo, Ive got that same crossmember but its from performanceonline.com Why did you need more exhaust clearance? isn't there plenty of room to run it above the x-member? Also, why did you move the mount 1 inch up? I wasnt planning on hacking this thing up.

Going under gives a straight shot for the exhaust pipes from the collector through the trailing arm crossmember- I'm building a mandrel bent exhaust and didn't like having all those bends right after the collector. Just personal preference- you don't have to hack it, I just prefer it this way. I moved the tranny mount up 1" to match the Dropmember engine mounting position. It is a little higher to clear the rack...

This is Hart_Rod's pic, but it illustrates why I modified my crossmember:

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Originally Posted by bagged74

isnt that the blazer that board member slogo built?

Yep. That's even slogo's pic...

Quote:

Originally Posted by abadsvt

Looking real good Gringo! Keep up the great work.

Josh

Thanks Josh! Yours too.

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Looking real good! Now all you need is a set of these.........

.

Or two...

**Hart_Rod** · 03-24-2008, 06:27 AM

Gringo,

I think it will clear the stock ECE tranny mount without any bends. Here's some better pictures from the rear.

R/

gringoloco · 03-25-2008, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Gringo,

I think it will clear the stock ECE tranny mount without any bends. Here's some better pictures from the rear.

R/

Nice. I'll have to swap back to the straight style when the 5.3 goes in my pickup. I'm gonna try a set of mid length F-body headers on the Blazer to see how they'll work...

Frizzle Fry · 03-25-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Yep. That's even slogo's pic...

Can't think of much worse than trying to pass off someone else’s ride as your own... oh ya, maybe doing it on the same board where the owner posts

5150 · 03-26-2008, 03:30 AM

call me an idiot, but either slogo sold the blazer to another guy in Morristown or he paid the money to have his Board Name changed.

I'm going with #2

Frizzle Fry · 03-26-2008, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5150

call me an idiot, but either slogo sold the blazer to another guy in Morristown or he paid the money to have his Board Name changed.

I'm going with #2

Well, that would explain it

I hope that's the case because slogo deserves credit for what he did.

killer71 · 04-27-2008, 10:46 PM

R we dun yet?

1lo67 · 04-29-2008, 06:45 AM

Not to Hi-jac this but I am slogo or (use to be)....long story. just so everybody knows i didnt buy it and now trying to take credit for something that's not mine.

sorry for the hijack.
BTW I think your blazer rocks

gringoloco · 04-29-2008, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer71

R we dun yet?

Hah! Not even close. I've been playin' with the truck too much...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1lo67

Not to Hi-jac this but I am slogo or (use to be)....long story. just so everybody knows i didnt buy it and now trying to take credit for something that's not mine.

sorry for the hijack.
BTW I think your blazer rocks

Thanks! Yours aint too shabby either

randomhero472 · 06-30-2008, 01:58 AM

come on!!!!!!!!!!!! WHERES THE UPDATES!!!

Rokcrln · 07-02-2008, 06:40 AM

I guess with the price of scrap metal he has decided to go a new direction

Come own now anything new, even I am needing a fix!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

hgs_notes · 07-02-2008, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I guess with the price of scrap metal he has decided to go a new direction

Come own now anything new, even I am needing a fix!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

You haven't exactly been lighting things up lately either. Time to man up and get back to work.

98L150 · 08-05-2008, 10:04 PM

hey gringo what shock did you use in the front of the blazer?

looking good

gringoloco · 08-05-2008, 10:46 PM

Thanks! I used the PB recommended Monroe shock(32245) with the supplied upper mounts. Works perfectly.

**Hart_Rod** · 08-05-2008, 10:56 PM

What oil pan did you end up going with?

gringoloco · 08-06-2008, 08:37 AM

I'm using the F-body pan. Clears the Dropmember fine.

For the stock crossmember you may try GM's swap specific pan: LH8 Pan.

There is also a Moroso Camaro swap pan- p/n 20140. I think it requires a remote oil filter though...

**Hart_Rod** · 08-06-2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

I'm using the F-body pan. Clears the Dropmember fine.

For the stock crossmember you may try GM's swap specific pan: LH8 Pan.

There is also a Moroso Camaro swap pan- p/n 20140. I think it requires a remote oil filter though...

I was just curious. I tried the Camaro pan and it was about 1" to long back to front (it just barely hit the back of the front crossmember). I ended up using a Cadillac CSTv pan. It works perfect with the ECE motor mounts. The LH8 pan would have worked also, but it hangs down lower. I gained about an 1" clearance with the Caddy pan.

Here's a link that discusses the different pan options:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post2818040

gringoloco · 10-16-2008, 10:33 PM

TTT!

I finally got my ass in gear and did some work on the Blazer: I built a narrow ('63-'70) 12 bolt rear axle for it; everything is new/rebuilt except the housing. It is stuffed with an Eaton posi and 3.73:1 gear and converted to 5-lug with CPP axles.

This rear is 3/4" narrower per side to better match the front Dropmember's width. It will also help the 295s tuck a little easier.

Obligatory pics, since you can't have an update without pics

Sorry, but no in progress shots- it's hard to take pics covered in 90 weight

More to come soon...

Spray-Bomb · 10-16-2008, 10:38 PM

Sweet, now hurry up & get it in

68 short step · 10-16-2008, 11:11 PM

bout time this is back to the top. glad to see some progress

Frizzle Fry · 10-17-2008, 07:06 AM

You still have that Blazer?

72BlckButy · 10-17-2008, 07:58 AM

'bout time we see some more progress....

quandel_garage · 10-17-2008, 08:26 PM

nice ride

gringoloco · 10-17-2008, 11:04 PM

The first pics show how close the tires are to the quarter panels at full dump. The narrow axle will remedy this, and since I'm building custom tubs, I'll be able to clearance towards the inside as well.

I did manage to get the old axle pulled, but I have a lot of cleanup/painting to do before the new one goes in. Don't laugh at my layers of dust- at least I knocked off the cobwebs before i took pics

...

Rokcrln · 10-17-2008, 11:24 PM

Dang by the time you get this beast back on the road the 4x4's will be the new craze

PS love the tire/rim combo!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

03-24-2008, 06:27 AM	#327
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,837	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Gringo, I think it will clear the stock ECE tranny mount without any bends. Here's some better pictures from the rear. R/ Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

03-26-2008, 03:30 AM	#330
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... call me an idiot, but either slogo sold the blazer to another guy in Morristown or he paid the money to have his Board Name changed. I'm going with #2 __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4 Last edited by 5150; 03-26-2008 at 03:36 AM.

04-27-2008, 10:46 PM	#332
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04-29-2008, 06:45 AM	#333
1lo67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Morristown, Tn Posts: 275	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Not to Hi-jac this but I am slogo or (use to be)....long story. just so everybody knows i didnt buy it and now trying to take credit for something that's not mine. sorry for the hijack. BTW I think your blazer rocks

06-30-2008, 01:58 AM	#335
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... come on!!!!!!!!!!!! WHERES THE UPDATES!!! __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

07-02-2008, 06:40 AM	#336
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... I guess with the price of scrap metal he has decided to go a new direction Come own now anything new, even I am needing a fix! Kevin LFD Inc.

08-05-2008, 10:04 PM	#338
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08-05-2008, 10:46 PM	#339
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08-05-2008, 10:56 PM	#340
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,837	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... What oil pan did you end up going with? __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

08-06-2008, 08:37 AM	#341
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... I'm using the F-body pan. Clears the Dropmember fine. For the stock crossmember you may try GM's swap specific pan: LH8 Pan. There is also a Moroso Camaro swap pan- p/n 20140. I think it requires a remote oil filter though... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy Last edited by gringoloco; 08-06-2008 at 08:43 AM.

10-16-2008, 10:33 PM	#343
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... TTT! I finally got my ass in gear and did some work on the Blazer: I built a narrow ('63-'70) 12 bolt rear axle for it; everything is new/rebuilt except the housing. It is stuffed with an Eaton posi and 3.73:1 gear and converted to 5-lug with CPP axles. This rear is 3/4" narrower per side to better match the front Dropmember's width. It will also help the 295s tuck a little easier. Obligatory pics, since you can't have an update without pics Sorry, but no in progress shots- it's hard to take pics covered in 90 weight More to come soon... Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

10-16-2008, 10:38 PM	#344
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10-16-2008, 11:11 PM	#345
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10-17-2008, 07:06 AM	#346
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10-17-2008, 07:58 AM	#347
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10-17-2008, 08:26 PM	#348
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10-17-2008, 11:04 PM	#349
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... The first pics show how close the tires are to the quarter panels at full dump. The narrow axle will remedy this, and since I'm building custom tubs, I'll be able to clearance towards the inside as well. I did manage to get the old axle pulled, but I have a lot of cleanup/painting to do before the new one goes in. Don't laugh at my layers of dust- at least I knocked off the cobwebs before i took pics... Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

10-17-2008, 11:24 PM	#350
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Dang by the time you get this beast back on the road the 4x4's will be the new craze PS love the tire/rim combo! Kevin LFD Inc.

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