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steelsoldiers · 08-22-2002, 11:55 PM

Hey y'all,
I'm planning a beast of an off-road truck. It'll be used for rock-crawling, hill-climbing, and mud-slinging. I'm thinking of a '75ish open top blazer with a full cage. The running gear would consist of a Caddy 540ci Stroker followed by 2.5-ton tranny, t-case, and axles. The frame would be boxed and the steering would be hydraulic. I want to run 44" swampers too. What do y'all think?
Sincerely,
Chris

6869704X4 · 08-23-2002, 10:20 AM

I think your nuts! uh, can I help?
Sounds killer to me. I know who to call if I get stuck.

steelsoldiers · 08-23-2002, 11:19 AM

Yeah dude, I'm totally sick and twisted!! I always wanted to build something so trick and so massive that hills would flatten themselves out to avoid being climbed. There are a lot of old mining and timber roads around WV and many steep and nasty hills that demand to be climbed. I also want to be able to chuck globs of mud the size of soccer balls. Sure, you can help! It's going to take some figurin' and some head scratchin', but it's going to happen. There's a military truck salvage yard about 5 hours from here so I'm going to load up on deuce parts some weekend. My biggest question right now is how am I going to mate the deuce tranny to the Caddy engine? Any of y'all messed around with those big ol' 5-speeds at all? Thanks.
Sincerely,
Chris

bouncytruck · 08-23-2002, 12:05 PM

Sounds like it is going to be a bad a$$ rig. I posted a classified ad for a '74 Blazer body I saw for sale for $200 in WA on CK5. Might make a great start to the topless beast!

steelsoldiers · 08-23-2002, 01:52 PM

Thanks bouncy, there's not going to be much Blazer left when I get done. I hate to do that to a nice rig so I'm hoping to find a beat up old piece of junk so it'll be cheap and won't bother my conscience. I'll check it out.
Sincerely,
Chris

diehardrider · 08-23-2002, 02:16 PM

why the caddy motor?
Ive heard they are a great motor in stock form and are very in expensive.
It seems to me if u are going with a built motor it might be better to go with a chevy big block because of price and aftermarket support.
That sounds like a sweet truck.

steelsoldiers · 08-23-2002, 03:11 PM

Well, I have one in my current Blazer and it's pretty much completely stock and I love the thing. With an Edelbrock intake, it's only 30lbs heavier than a Chevy SB! Not that weight savings are real important on this rig. I'm not against using a Chevy BB, but the thoughts of a stroked Caddy motor just gets my blood pumping. What it may come down to is how I'll be able to hook the engine up to the deuce tranny. We'll have to see when I get everything together. The guys at MTS build the 540 strokers and they are putting out 550hp and 600lb-ft. Check it out HERE. The Maximum stroker kit is around $2000 and it includes everything you could need like the crank, pistons, cam, bearings, valve-train, etc... I'm going to keep doing my homework. A 502 ramjet would be nice too or a Cummins with a straight pipe.....
Sincerely,
Chris:p

08-22-2002, 11:55 PM	#1
steelsoldiers Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 79	full 2.5-ton drivetrain under my truck... Hey y'all, I'm planning a beast of an off-road truck. It'll be used for rock-crawling, hill-climbing, and mud-slinging. I'm thinking of a '75ish open top blazer with a full cage. The running gear would consist of a Caddy 540ci Stroker followed by 2.5-ton tranny, t-case, and axles. The frame would be boxed and the steering would be hydraulic. I want to run 44" swampers too. What do y'all think? Sincerely, Chris __________________ webmaster, www.steelsoldiers.com 1984 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer w/ Caddy 500 big-block and a 1970 M35A2 2.5-ton 6x6 cargo truck w/ 478ci multi-fuel straight-six engine. Both in desert tan CARC paint from Operation Desert Storm.

08-23-2002, 10:20 AM	#2
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	I think your nuts! uh, can I help? Sounds killer to me. I know who to call if I get stuck. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

08-23-2002, 11:19 AM	#3
steelsoldiers Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 79	Yeah dude, I'm totally sick and twisted!! I always wanted to build something so trick and so massive that hills would flatten themselves out to avoid being climbed. There are a lot of old mining and timber roads around WV and many steep and nasty hills that demand to be climbed. I also want to be able to chuck globs of mud the size of soccer balls. Sure, you can help! It's going to take some figurin' and some head scratchin', but it's going to happen. There's a military truck salvage yard about 5 hours from here so I'm going to load up on deuce parts some weekend. My biggest question right now is how am I going to mate the deuce tranny to the Caddy engine? Any of y'all messed around with those big ol' 5-speeds at all? Thanks. Sincerely, Chris __________________ webmaster, www.steelsoldiers.com 1984 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer w/ Caddy 500 big-block and a 1970 M35A2 2.5-ton 6x6 cargo truck w/ 478ci multi-fuel straight-six engine. Both in desert tan CARC paint from Operation Desert Storm.

08-23-2002, 12:05 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Sounds like it is going to be a bad a$$ rig. I posted a classified ad for a '74 Blazer body I saw for sale for $200 in WA on CK5. Might make a great start to the topless beast! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-23-2002, 01:52 PM	#5
steelsoldiers Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 79	Thanks bouncy, there's not going to be much Blazer left when I get done. I hate to do that to a nice rig so I'm hoping to find a beat up old piece of junk so it'll be cheap and won't bother my conscience. I'll check it out. Sincerely, Chris __________________ webmaster, www.steelsoldiers.com 1984 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer w/ Caddy 500 big-block and a 1970 M35A2 2.5-ton 6x6 cargo truck w/ 478ci multi-fuel straight-six engine. Both in desert tan CARC paint from Operation Desert Storm.

08-23-2002, 02:16 PM	#6
diehardrider KEEP IT PINNED Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hanford ,CA Posts: 111	why the caddy motor? Ive heard they are a great motor in stock form and are very in expensive. It seems to me if u are going with a built motor it might be better to go with a chevy big block because of price and aftermarket support. That sounds like a sweet truck.

08-23-2002, 03:11 PM	#7
steelsoldiers Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 79	why the caddy motor? Well, I have one in my current Blazer and it's pretty much completely stock and I love the thing. With an Edelbrock intake, it's only 30lbs heavier than a Chevy SB! Not that weight savings are real important on this rig. I'm not against using a Chevy BB, but the thoughts of a stroked Caddy motor just gets my blood pumping. What it may come down to is how I'll be able to hook the engine up to the deuce tranny. We'll have to see when I get everything together. The guys at MTS build the 540 strokers and they are putting out 550hp and 600lb-ft. Check it out HERE. The Maximum stroker kit is around $2000 and it includes everything you could need like the crank, pistons, cam, bearings, valve-train, etc... I'm going to keep doing my homework. A 502 ramjet would be nice too or a Cummins with a straight pipe..... Sincerely, Chris:p __________________ webmaster, www.steelsoldiers.com 1984 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer w/ Caddy 500 big-block and a 1970 M35A2 2.5-ton 6x6 cargo truck w/ 478ci multi-fuel straight-six engine. Both in desert tan CARC paint from Operation Desert Storm.

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