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WarMonger · 01-11-2017, 12:53 PM

Question for the experts. I have a 72 K5 that I want to make 2wd. Can I get a shortbed C10 frame and set the Blazer body on it? I mean I know I can, I want to know if there are some serious things I have to do to get the body on, or does the body just lay right on it?

Livrat · 01-11-2017, 01:03 PM

It can be done but it is not a "drop on", The Blazer frame is shorter than a short bed frame and all of the body mounts except the front ones are different.

12secondnova · 01-11-2017, 01:03 PM

The shortbed frame is longer than blazer frame so you would have to cut it down to work. Other than that it can be done, but more work involved than just make your 4x4 a 2wd imo

**lolife99** · 01-11-2017, 01:11 PM

Add the 2wd crossmember to your existing frame.
Lots of threads here:
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q...om&safe=active

demian5 · 01-11-2017, 01:19 PM

Sell the 4wd and buy a 2wd model. You should get great $$ for it to be able to get the right vehicle instead of cutting up a great vehicle.

**truckster** · 01-11-2017, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demian5

Sell the 4wd and buy a 2wd model. You should get great $$ for it to be able to get the right vehicle instead of cutting up a great vehicle.

I tend to agree. It's your vehicle, but a decent K/5 is getting harder to find.

**raggedjim** · 01-11-2017, 03:42 PM

The 4wd's out number 2wd by a huge margin. I looked for 2wd's for years before I ever found one for sale (at a reasonable price).

Good luck, Rg

**leddzepp** · 01-11-2017, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demian5

Sell the 4wd and buy a 2wd model. You should get great $$ for it to be able to get the right vehicle instead of cutting up a great vehicle.

He won't get enough to buy a 2wd...why do you think people modify what they have?

Bennett68C10 · 01-13-2017, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Add the 2wd crossmember to your existing frame.
Lots of threads here:
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q...om&safe=active

Probably your best option and what I would do in your situation.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-13-2017, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demian5

Sell the 4wd and buy a 2wd model. You should get great $$ for it to be able to get the right vehicle instead of cutting up a great vehicle.

GM didn't even BUILD a 2wd model in 1969, and from 70-72 only built 5,619 2wd blazers, TOTAL, that's IT, we don't know the numbers on Jimmys, but it can be assumed to be somewhere between 1,500-2,500.

Today, GM literally sells more Silverados in 3 DAYS, than they built/sold 2wd blazers.

WarMonger, that is a seriously nice blazer! It would be even cooler as a lowered "68" blazer

01-11-2017, 12:53 PM	#1
WarMonger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 818	shortbed blazer question Question for the experts. I have a 72 K5 that I want to make 2wd. Can I get a shortbed C10 frame and set the Blazer body on it? I mean I know I can, I want to know if there are some serious things I have to do to get the body on, or does the body just lay right on it? Attached Images __________________ ..................... ____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1970 C20 -_--_--_- ______ _--_--_- /___\|__\____ -_--_-_ \|_(0)\|__\|_(0)] 1972 K5

01-11-2017, 01:03 PM	#2
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: shortbed blazer question It can be done but it is not a "drop on", The Blazer frame is shorter than a short bed frame and all of the body mounts except the front ones are different.

01-11-2017, 01:03 PM	#3
12secondnova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: norcal Posts: 673	Re: shortbed blazer question The shortbed frame is longer than blazer frame so you would have to cut it down to work. Other than that it can be done, but more work involved than just make your 4x4 a 2wd imo

01-11-2017, 01:11 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: shortbed blazer question Add the 2wd crossmember to your existing frame. Lots of threads here: https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q...om&safe=active __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-11-2017, 01:19 PM	#5
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: shortbed blazer question Sell the 4wd and buy a 2wd model. You should get great $$ for it to be able to get the right vehicle instead of cutting up a great vehicle. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

01-11-2017, 03:42 PM	#7
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,361	Re: shortbed blazer question The 4wd's out number 2wd by a huge margin. I looked for 2wd's for years before I ever found one for sale (at a reasonable price). Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd

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