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Radiatta_71 · 10-29-2002, 01:18 AM

Does anyone have any pictures of a rollcage installed that has air conditioning? I have a rollcage in my 71 but recently picked up a 72 w/ac that I was considering swapping tubs. I would have to cut my cage at the top and move back 2 or 3" to create the necessary clearance. Does smittybuilt or any other companies make a cage for a blazer with A/C.

Any pic would be appreciated to get some ideas.

Mike C · 10-29-2002, 12:24 PM

I have the Smittybuilt cage with AC. I just pushed the tubes out as far as I could and then I turn the socket vents towards middle. Not ideal, but a good portion of the air is directed to the back from the center vent so those people don't swelter. The idea is to get the temp down in the whole truck and not need to actually have the air blowing on you. Insulate, insulate, insulate. The Blazer AC is borderline anyhow. While the AC in my truck is awesome, the same system in the jimmy has to accomodate 4 times the volume of air.

Radiatta_71 · 10-29-2002, 09:33 PM

Do you have any pictures of this setup? The mounting plate flanges that come with the cage kit wouldn't be touching the floor where it angles up towards the firewall would it?

K5KRAZIE · 10-30-2002, 12:06 AM

Whats happening guys! I think I can help you out. A buddy of mine makes custom cages and can bend up some down tubes for ya, that would most likly work. Best thing is He is also a fellow k5er!

Let me know if yer intersted.

Mike C · 10-30-2002, 03:18 PM

My mounting flanges are "bent" wher they run up the forward part of the footwell and on the (mostly) flat part of the floor. You have a little bit of leeway in mounting the floor plates, which is what I did first, then I fit the rest of the cage by trimming the legs of the cage and then the back to fit against the 4 point bar.

Blaze69 · 11-14-2002, 02:38 AM

Hey K5KRAZIE,
I'm interested in hearing more about your buddy's custom work.

K5KRAZIE · 11-14-2002, 02:53 AM

Basiclly he has a bender and has been experimenting with diffrent things. He woul like to do this more. But his job gets in the way!lol

K5KRAZIE · 11-14-2002, 02:56 AM

If you would like check out my web shots.

The roll cage in that is mostly Smittybuilt, with some extras. We did that in a weekend(pressed for time, Moab awaited!) so theres some things I will change but I think you get the idea.

Burlinator · 11-22-2002, 05:57 PM

that rock slider setup is SWEEEEEET!!!!
are you gonna just use skins for the doors or run it wihtout em?

Mike C · 11-23-2002, 09:36 PM

I was checking out your truck and saw the 510. Cool. Guy over on www.HybridZ.org has a 510 with an L28 running N20 and a T56 6 speed. If you haven't been over there, good page. Check it out. Nice work on the sliders and cage, my truck is just in too good of shape for that, though. (At least that's my opinion...)

K5KRAZIE · 12-01-2002, 12:31 AM

Thanks for the kind words fellas.

I have been thinking about what to do about the openings the doors used to fill.LOL Now that winter is upon us I feel I may have not thought it through fully. haha.
About the Datsun, thanks I have unfortunatly let the poor thing go with out attencion for awhile. I would like to get it going now that I've spent some money on it and it just sits now.

10-29-2002, 01:18 AM	#1
Radiatta_71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 117	Rollcage w/Air Conditioning Does anyone have any pictures of a rollcage installed that has air conditioning? I have a rollcage in my 71 but recently picked up a 72 w/ac that I was considering swapping tubs. I would have to cut my cage at the top and move back 2 or 3" to create the necessary clearance. Does smittybuilt or any other companies make a cage for a blazer with A/C. Any pic would be appreciated to get some ideas.

10-29-2002, 12:24 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	I have the Smittybuilt cage with AC. I just pushed the tubes out as far as I could and then I turn the socket vents towards middle. Not ideal, but a good portion of the air is directed to the back from the center vent so those people don't swelter. The idea is to get the temp down in the whole truck and not need to actually have the air blowing on you. Insulate, insulate, insulate. The Blazer AC is borderline anyhow. While the AC in my truck is awesome, the same system in the jimmy has to accomodate 4 times the volume of air. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

10-30-2002, 03:18 PM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	My mounting flanges are "bent" wher they run up the forward part of the footwell and on the (mostly) flat part of the floor. You have a little bit of leeway in mounting the floor plates, which is what I did first, then I fit the rest of the cage by trimming the legs of the cage and then the back to fit against the 4 point bar. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

11-14-2002, 02:38 AM	#6
Blaze69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 147	Hey K5KRAZIE, I'm interested in hearing more about your buddy's custom work. __________________ 1969 Blazer: 350/350, 4X4, HEI, Edlebrock carb/intake, dual flowmasters, np205, 3:07's and the rest is mostly stock. The front end disc swap is finally complete 2002 Z71 Tahoe. CAI, Flowmaster 40, Silverstars in high, low and fogs and a bunch of mods (upgrades) inside and out.

11-14-2002, 02:53 AM	#7
K5KRAZIE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wa. State Posts: 352	Basiclly he has a bender and has been experimenting with diffrent things. He woul like to do this more. But his job gets in the way!lol __________________ TRUCKS '72 K5 '06 mega dually

10-29-2002, 09:33 PM	#3
Radiatta_71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 117	Do you have any pictures of this setup? The mounting plate flanges that come with the cage kit wouldn't be touching the floor where it angles up towards the firewall would it?

10-30-2002, 12:06 AM	#4
K5KRAZIE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wa. State Posts: 352	Whats happening guys! I think I can help you out. A buddy of mine makes custom cages and can bend up some down tubes for ya, that would most likly work. Best thing is He is also a fellow k5er! Let me know if yer intersted.

11-14-2002, 02:56 AM	#8
K5KRAZIE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wa. State Posts: 352	If you would like check out my web shots. The roll cage in that is mostly Smittybuilt, with some extras. We did that in a weekend(pressed for time, Moab awaited!) so theres some things I will change but I think you get the idea. __________________ TRUCKS '72 K5 '06 mega dually

11-22-2002, 05:57 PM	#9
Burlinator Just Another Crazy Canuck Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Richmond,British Columbia Canada Posts: 1,228	that rock slider setup is SWEEEEEET!!!! are you gonna just use skins for the doors or run it wihtout em? __________________ 1985 454/465/205, 38.5x11-16BOGGERS soon to be installed: 14bDETROIT,Edelbrock Performer cam,intake and valve springs,Comp roller tips,MSD HEI

11-23-2002, 09:36 PM	#10
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	I was checking out your truck and saw the 510. Cool. Guy over on www.HybridZ.org has a 510 with an L28 running N20 and a T56 6 speed. If you haven't been over there, good page. Check it out. Nice work on the sliders and cage, my truck is just in too good of shape for that, though. (At least that's my opinion...) __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

12-01-2002, 12:31 AM	#11
K5KRAZIE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wa. State Posts: 352	Thanks for the kind words fellas. I have been thinking about what to do about the openings the doors used to fill.LOL Now that winter is upon us I feel I may have not thought it through fully. haha. About the Datsun, thanks I have unfortunatly let the poor thing go with out attencion for awhile. I would like to get it going now that I've spent some money on it and it just sits now. __________________ TRUCKS '72 K5 '06 mega dually



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