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**Baketown Scotty** · 06-20-2006, 12:11 PM

I've been reading in the Blazer forum for awhile and have just now become a site supporter. I wish I would have found this site a lot sooner. I bought a 1969 Blazer, 4WD about 4 years ago and drove it home. Immediately took it apart. [img] [img] Then moved. Started the rust repairs, floors on both sides and rocker panels. Then moved again. Rebuilt the motor, stroked to 383. Moved again (last time I hope). Started the rest of the body work and trying my hand at painting. Some parts came out allright then put it all together to give the whole thing a complete once over and then clear coat. It was the final warm day of last summer, the youngest had a football game that day and I got in a hurry. Looks kind of orange peely. Replaced the 4 speed with a 700R4 and a NP208. Fabricated a "support" for the transfer case and still use the stock cross memeber. Not sure if it will be allright. Added a 14 bolt rear end and am still searching for that inexpensive Dana 60. Installed 6'' springs in the front, 4'' shackle flip and 2'' springs in the rear. Moved rear axle back about 1'' to center it. I HAD to add a 3'' body lift to clear the NP208. I don't like it much either but I thought I had to keep the engine and transmission fairly level. I guess I could have lowered the transmission a little and not had to have added so much of a body lift. I's been a long time coming and have enjoyed it, but looking forward to driving it hopefully this summer. I am going to start asking a lot of questions so please bear with me. This is all pretty new stuff to me.

I have some pictures, just have not figured out how to attach them.

panhandler62 · 06-20-2006, 12:21 PM

Welcome!

oj70chevy · 06-20-2006, 02:39 PM

welcome from san antonio texas.

krue · 06-20-2006, 11:22 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

**Canadian694x4** · 06-21-2006, 01:49 AM

Welcome From The Great White North!

jsbgump · 06-21-2006, 02:24 AM

Welcome to the board

shaneschevys · 06-21-2006, 12:16 PM

Welcome from FT Worth

***Liz*** · 06-24-2006, 04:50 PM

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-26-2006, 07:43 PM

From West TN

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-02-2006, 08:42 AM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon..

mooneyes · 07-04-2006, 01:03 AM

.........welcome from the slippery rock.........

86swb · 07-07-2006, 07:58 PM

Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky

barepaint · 07-07-2006, 07:59 PM

come on over

06-20-2006, 12:11 PM	#1
Baketown Scotty Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 303	Hello from Central CA I've been reading in the Blazer forum for awhile and have just now become a site supporter. I wish I would have found this site a lot sooner. I bought a 1969 Blazer, 4WD about 4 years ago and drove it home. Immediately took it apart. [img] [img] Then moved. Started the rust repairs, floors on both sides and rocker panels. Then moved again. Rebuilt the motor, stroked to 383. Moved again (last time I hope). Started the rest of the body work and trying my hand at painting. Some parts came out allright then put it all together to give the whole thing a complete once over and then clear coat. It was the final warm day of last summer, the youngest had a football game that day and I got in a hurry. Looks kind of orange peely. Replaced the 4 speed with a 700R4 and a NP208. Fabricated a "support" for the transfer case and still use the stock cross memeber. Not sure if it will be allright. Added a 14 bolt rear end and am still searching for that inexpensive Dana 60. Installed 6'' springs in the front, 4'' shackle flip and 2'' springs in the rear. Moved rear axle back about 1'' to center it. I HAD to add a 3'' body lift to clear the NP208. I don't like it much either but I thought I had to keep the engine and transmission fairly level. I guess I could have lowered the transmission a little and not had to have added so much of a body lift. I's been a long time coming and have enjoyed it, but looking forward to driving it hopefully this summer. I am going to start asking a lot of questions so please bear with me. This is all pretty new stuff to me. I have some pictures, just have not figured out how to attach them. Attached Images

06-20-2006, 12:21 PM	#2
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	Re: Hello from Central CA Welcome! __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

06-20-2006, 02:39 PM	#3
oj70chevy 250 V-6 Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San antonio, TX. Posts: 898	Re: Hello from Central CA welcome from san antonio texas. __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10 6 Cyl. 43k original miles all factory .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197523 Never ask a stupid question unless you want a stupid answer .

06-20-2006, 11:22 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Hello from Central CA Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-21-2006, 01:49 AM	#5
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: Hello from Central CA Welcome From The Great White North! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

06-21-2006, 02:24 AM	#6
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Hello from Central CA Welcome to the board __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

06-21-2006, 12:16 PM	#7
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Hello from Central CA Welcome from FT Worth __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

06-24-2006, 04:50 PM	#8
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,730	Re: Hello from Central CA

06-26-2006, 07:43 PM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Hello from Central CA From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-02-2006, 08:42 AM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Hello from Central CA Welcome to the board from southern oregon.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-04-2006, 01:03 AM	#11
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	Re: Hello from Central CA .........welcome from the slippery rock......... __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

07-07-2006, 07:58 PM	#12
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Hello from Central CA Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

07-07-2006, 07:59 PM	#13
barepaint Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 305	Re: Hello from Central CA come on over



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