1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas.

[Frugalmeyer]

Some photos of the truck outside the house.

[Frugalmeyer]

Finished air intake system.

[Frugalmeyer]

Photo session.

[gringoloco]

Such a nice truck. I like the brace you used on the intake--clean!

[elkniks]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Such a nice truck. I like the brace you used on the intake--clean!

X2 on the brace. Nice detail. Did your front bumper line up good? Mine fit fine as a 4x4 but after installing front crossmember it needed some tweaking to fit.

[Frugalmeyer]

Thanks. Intake is a modified Spectre kit. I cut the brace off another location on the tube, had it welded at the new location and had the tubes re-polished. Tried to keep it as simple as possible.

[Frugalmeyer]

elkniks

Had to wallow out the holes on the front of the frame a little but other than that it lined up pretty good. Both bumpers are replacement Premium Chrome Bumpers from LMC.

[Frugalmeyer]

Testing and modifying engine covers, changed A/C compressor bracket and installing overflow canister.

[Frugalmeyer]

Modifying spare tire holder and paint underside of hood.

[Frugalmeyer]

Finish fiberglass work and paint hatch black.

[Frugalmeyer]

Change outside hatch color to white.

[Frugalmeyer]

Color sand and buff.

[Frugalmeyer]

Finished color sand and buffing, heading back to San Antonio.

[Frugalmeyer]

Install parts and rear chrome.

[72ironmike]

Just ran across your conversion. That is quite an impressive transformation and timeline. Just Awsome !

[gringoloco]

Looking good! Why the need to knock the nubs off the tire rack?

[Frugalmeyer]

gringoloco

I modified the spare tire holder to fit the larger 275 60 15 tire. The bumps would push into the tread before the modification.

[bL.A.zer90045]

very thourough what harness are you running that allows the bulk of the harness to run behind the engine and placing of pcm under the seat??? very niCE.

[hemi43]

I've never heard of a "Vortec Max" ! Which trucks used this engine ? Might be a US only available option.

[Frugalmeyer]

hemi43

I saw an LS Swap here in San Antonio with the Vortec Max covers and i knew that was the direction I wanted to go. It looks like the Vortec Max was an option on the chevy silverado's. I am working on a new set of covers. Attached is a sneak peak.

[hemi43]

Cool!! I have never seen the side covers that go over the coil packs. Looks good.

[Frugalmeyer]

Purchased the first set of covers (Post #83) from GM Parts Outlet

12597908 20.75 Drivers Side Cover
12598332 39.46 Center Cover
12574573 35.31 Passenger Side Cover
95.52
Plus Shipping

[Frugalmeyer]

bL.A.zer90045

There are a few companies that fabricate LS Swap harnesses. I used Speartech because a friend purchased his harness from them and he was happy with the product. Once I spoke to Speartech on the phone I felt they understood the modifications I wanted and the price was about the same as everyone else.

I had the MAP sensor exit the harness on the drivers side, had the harness made 6' longer to reach under the drivers seat, and had Speartech wire in a 3 wire oil sending unit to be compatible with the Dakota Digital Guages (2002 stock is 1 wire). The 2002 computer does not sent the correct signal for the 3 wire oil sending unit so that modification did not work. I ended up not plugging in the oil sending unit connector and used the Dakota Digital oil sending unit wire harness that was provided with the instrument cluster.

[Frugalmeyer]

Inner fenders painted and final engine covers installed.

[Big Block]

A work of art. Looks like first rate craftsmanship. Just beautiful. Quite the accomplishment in such a short time. Your hard work certainly paid off. Just WOW! :-)