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Old 10-20-2014, 03:17 PM   #1
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'79 Blazer 2WD project starts..

I'm starting a 79 Blazer project. I've had many pickups, but I'd like to try out a full removable top Blazer. starting with a 79, and grafting a 73 removable full top, 5.3 LS motor, T56, aftermarket IFS, 4 link rear, late Silverado wheels, 4 wheel discs. Low, but not dragging rockers.
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Old 10-20-2014, 03:34 PM   #2
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Re: '79 Blazer 2WD project starts..

Are these yours?
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Old 10-20-2014, 04:58 PM   #3
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Re: '79 Blazer 2WD project starts..

The yellow and white truck is the project on its way to me, the blue one is the donor of the top and windshield posts..
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Old 10-20-2014, 05:02 PM   #4
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Re: '79 Blazer 2WD project starts..

Cool man. I really like the color scheme of yellow and white. A owned a 77 4wd K5 several years ago and really liked it.
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Old 10-21-2014, 10:22 AM   #5
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Re: '79 Blazer 2WD project starts..

After you cut the top, make sure you do something to brace the rockers. The earlier trucks have rocker boxes the post-75 trucks do not (the body is braced by the roof structure). If you don't brace the bodt, it will flex at the door post. Guess how I know.....
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Old 10-21-2014, 11:53 AM   #6
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Re: '79 Blazer 2WD project starts..

Hey, thanks, Super, but it wont remain those colors....the yellow is going to be a funky KIA Soul metallic green, and the white will be a Toyota pale gold.

Jonboy, I appreciate the suggestion. Is it only boxed, or is there more to it? Do you have pictures of the reinforced area? .....This is the reason I joined this board..great ideas, awesome builds, and plenty of info!!
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Old 10-21-2014, 11:57 AM   #7
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Re: '79 Blazer 2WD project starts..

looks like a nice start
there are a couple of half roofs done to full here
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Old 10-21-2014, 01:58 PM   #8
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Re: '79 Blazer 2WD project starts..

Pro-touring 79 w/LS and manual? Can't wait to see this, and welcome to 67-72!
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Old 10-17-2015, 04:42 AM   #9
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Re: '79 Blazer 2WD project starts..

Any updates?
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Old 10-19-2015, 11:08 PM   #10
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Re: '79 Blazer 2WD project starts..

How wide are the wheels on the yellow and white truck? Are they for sale?
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Old 10-21-2015, 04:56 PM   #11
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I assume that the yellow and white one is 2WD??
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