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**Joesjunk** · 07-12-2007, 10:44 PM

I posted last month when I tore the old body off this chassis, got to working on it yesterday. Rebuilt the front end and got the thing painted. Then today I started tearing into the truck that will be using the body off of. Here is what I have so far. Going to paint the motor tomorrow. I hope to have it swapped this weekend.

**HOTFUN** · 07-13-2007, 12:15 AM

Nice job Joe. That is exactly what I thought of doing with Andrews truck with that frame I bought from you but the factory air thing I couldn't live without. That is the quick way to make a nice truck. Mark

**special-K** · 07-13-2007, 06:23 AM

Coming right along nicely.That`ll look great as a Bronze/White K/20.

**Joesjunk** · 07-14-2007, 02:13 PM

Here is the motor, got most of it painted and put back together yesterday. It was a 50k original mile truck so I didn't do anything to the motor but valve cover gaskets. Not sure if I will get the body swapped this weekend now or not?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-14-2007, 04:05 PM

Very nice way to short cut to a nice truck..

BLAZERMAN · 07-16-2007, 12:47 AM

Looks like your off to a nice start, is that a York compressor on that motor?

**Ron 586** · 07-16-2007, 01:37 AM

That's going to be a sweet 4X4. Will be watching for updates.

**Joesjunk** · 07-16-2007, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

Looks like your off to a nice start, is that a York compressor on that motor?

Rob, Yes it is a York compressor. I want to keep the under dash a/c and charge it up.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-16-2007, 04:15 PM

When you decide 2 build another BLAZER just drive down here in that Black
dually in you avy and take "GQ" back with you. That way you'll get a head
start and I get what I have always wanted. Sounds like a win win to me

BTW - I have the same compressor for my air ride, could you get me some
high res detailed pic's of those brackets? ( luv2xclr8@charter.net ) Thanks

**DREW67** · 07-16-2007, 05:01 PM

Great Job Joe. Man that engine looks great can't wait to see the rest. I want it back now

**Joesjunk** · 07-16-2007, 05:10 PM

Andrew, You are first in line when the truck is done!!

**Joesjunk** · 07-16-2007, 05:14 PM

Luv, I sent you some pics

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-16-2007, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

Luv, I sent you some pics

TYVM

**Joesjunk** · 07-23-2007, 10:14 PM

Well, Sunday was a good day!! I got the body swap done. Here are some pics!! I just got the truck back home today. I used a buddy shop to do the swap.

Down south truckin · 07-24-2007, 12:19 AM

Joe that truck is looking great you got me itching to do another body swap. are you going to put body side mouldings or leave it plain?

Crank · 07-24-2007, 12:50 AM

Had any thoughts of breaking down both sets of wheels and transferring those bigger tires to the newer alloy wheels? I think that'd look pretty badass! Then again, it looks like you're going for the original kickass look, with no modernizing? Either way, it looks awesome and you are really making some head way on it!
Brandon

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 07-24-2007, 01:07 AM

Man that's looking good, what size tires are those? 235/85's?

**special-K** · 07-24-2007, 07:48 AM

Look like "75" series.I vote leave the stock-like wheels

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rambler · 07-24-2007, 08:30 AM

that is going to look sharp! I may have to start selling a few things to see if I can buy it when your done!

**Joesjunk** · 07-24-2007, 05:56 PM

Thanks guys!! I am going for a bone stock look.
I am not real crazy about the newer wheels on these trucks. The tires are
LT265/75/16
I am not going to add any trim to the truck, allthough I think it would look good.

I had a friend punch out a set of hub caps for the front, but I kind of like the no hub cap look!!! I will get more pics as I move along. I might be stuck on it for a week or so, I am going out of town for a few days.

P.S. Its for sale too!!

**DREW67** · 07-24-2007, 07:10 PM

Joe there is a steering wheel at chevy duty saddle the color you want on the clearance table.

**68 Stepside** · 07-24-2007, 08:14 PM

Joe, I hate to back-track, but in the pic with the engine, is there a huge chunk out of that drivers side front rim, or is that just me?

And I must say, the truck looks damn good!

**Joesjunk** · 07-24-2007, 11:06 PM

No chunks out of any of the wheels. These wheels are actually new take off's from a 1987 Chevy truck, this is the paint from the factory!!! They have been in boxes for all those years!!!

**72ironmike** · 07-26-2007, 07:33 AM

Wow Joe, That is going to be a very nice truck!

**Joesjunk** · 09-26-2007, 09:27 PM

Well, After a busy few months I got back on the 4x4 this week. I drove it around the block tonight!!! Just a few more things to do and its done!! I built it to resell, but I sure would like to keep it!!!

Andrew, Its got your name written all over it!!!

07-12-2007, 10:44 PM	#1
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Started the 4x4 build yesterday I posted last month when I tore the old body off this chassis, got to working on it yesterday. Rebuilt the front end and got the thing painted. Then today I started tearing into the truck that will be using the body off of. Here is what I have so far. Going to paint the motor tomorrow. I hope to have it swapped this weekend. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-13-2007, 12:15 AM	#2
HOTFUN Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,135	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday Nice job Joe. That is exactly what I thought of doing with Andrews truck with that frame I bought from you but the factory air thing I couldn't live without. That is the quick way to make a nice truck. Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

07-13-2007, 06:23 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday Coming right along nicely.That`ll look great as a Bronze/White K/20. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-14-2007, 02:13 PM	#4
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday Here is the motor, got most of it painted and put back together yesterday. It was a 50k original mile truck so I didn't do anything to the motor but valve cover gaskets. Not sure if I will get the body swapped this weekend now or not? Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-14-2007, 04:05 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday Very nice way to short cut to a nice truck.. __________________ 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..

07-16-2007, 12:47 AM	#6
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday Looks like your off to a nice start, is that a York compressor on that motor? __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

07-16-2007, 01:37 AM	#7
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday That's going to be a sweet 4X4. Will be watching for updates. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

07-16-2007, 04:15 PM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday When you decide 2 build another BLAZER just drive down here in that Black dually in you avy and take "GQ" back with you. That way you'll get a head start and I get what I have always wanted. Sounds like a win win to me BTW - I have the same compressor for my air ride, could you get me some high res detailed pic's of those brackets? ( luv2xclr8@charter.net ) Thanks __________________ 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 Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 07-16-2007 at 04:16 PM.

07-16-2007, 05:01 PM	#10
DREW67 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 1,029	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday Great Job Joe. Man that engine looks great can't wait to see the rest. I want it back now __________________ DREW67

07-16-2007, 05:10 PM	#11
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday Andrew, You are first in line when the truck is done!! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-16-2007, 05:14 PM	#12
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday Luv, I sent you some pics __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-23-2007, 10:14 PM	#14
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday Well, Sunday was a good day!! I got the body swap done. Here are some pics!! I just got the truck back home today. I used a buddy shop to do the swap. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-24-2007, 12:19 AM	#15
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday Joe that truck is looking great you got me itching to do another body swap. are you going to put body side mouldings or leave it plain?

07-24-2007, 12:50 AM	#16
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,964	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday Had any thoughts of breaking down both sets of wheels and transferring those bigger tires to the newer alloy wheels? I think that'd look pretty badass! Then again, it looks like you're going for the original kickass look, with no modernizing? Either way, it looks awesome and you are really making some head way on it! Brandon

07-24-2007, 01:07 AM	#17
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday Man that's looking good, what size tires are those? 235/85's? __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck



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07-24-2007, 07:48 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday Look like "75" series.I vote leave the stock-like wheels. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-24-2007, 08:30 AM	#19
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday that is going to look sharp! I may have to start selling a few things to see if I can buy it when your done! __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

07-24-2007, 05:56 PM	#20
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday Thanks guys!! I am going for a bone stock look. I am not real crazy about the newer wheels on these trucks. The tires are LT265/75/16 I am not going to add any trim to the truck, allthough I think it would look good. I had a friend punch out a set of hub caps for the front, but I kind of like the no hub cap look!!! I will get more pics as I move along. I might be stuck on it for a week or so, I am going out of town for a few days. P.S. Its for sale too!! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-24-2007, 07:10 PM	#21
DREW67 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 1,029	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday Joe there is a steering wheel at chevy duty saddle the color you want on the clearance table. __________________ DREW67

07-24-2007, 08:14 PM	#22
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday Joe, I hate to back-track, but in the pic with the engine, is there a huge chunk out of that drivers side front rim, or is that just me? And I must say, the truck looks damn good! __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

07-24-2007, 11:06 PM	#23
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday No chunks out of any of the wheels. These wheels are actually new take off's from a 1987 Chevy truck, this is the paint from the factory!!! They have been in boxes for all those years!!! Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-26-2007, 07:33 AM	#24
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,057	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday Wow Joe, That is going to be a very nice truck!

09-26-2007, 09:27 PM	#25
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Started the 4x4 build yesterday Well, After a busy few months I got back on the 4x4 this week. I drove it around the block tonight!!! Just a few more things to do and its done!! I built it to resell, but I sure would like to keep it!!! Andrew, Its got your name written all over it!!! Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

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