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Old 02-07-2014, 09:31 AM   #1
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My new project 73 2wd blazer

Just picked up a new project 73 2wd blazer . i was one other forum i used to have a 57 chevy pickup ending up selling and getting this blazer ..
2wd has bbc 454 turbo 400 power steering brakes 4 wheel disk brakes..i think a good start...it has a flip kit in rear and 3' spindles in front..i just changed rims i think i need to go lower.... here are a few pics before when i got it
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Old 02-07-2014, 10:40 AM   #2
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Re: My new project 73 2wd blazer

Cool truck. No love for the slots?
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Old 02-07-2014, 11:00 AM   #3
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Re: My new project 73 2wd blazer

i still have them just in case i change my mind...
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Old 02-07-2014, 11:40 PM   #4
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Re: My new project 73 2wd blazer

what tire, wheels size are you running?
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Old 02-08-2014, 01:30 AM   #5
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Re: My new project 73 2wd blazer

Front 20x8 245 40 20 rear 20x9.5 275 40 20. I had ro run a spacer for the rear.
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Old 02-08-2014, 06:17 PM   #6
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Re: My new project 73 2wd blazer

I like them! What backspacing did you use? why did you have to use a spacer?
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Old 02-09-2014, 11:55 AM   #7
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Re: My new project 73 2wd blazer

I had to use spacers in back I have disc brakes off a 77 cadillac sevile which is little bir narrower I think the back is 5.5 backspace. Thanks.
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Old 02-12-2014, 07:47 PM   #8
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Re: My new project 73 2wd blazer

Hey Adam, nice project. I just picked up a 75 project. Has a 78 2wd and a 72 2wd about 28 years ago. Got the bug again. If your interestd in selling the slots let me know. I dont live too far from ya.
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