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jkade · 11-29-2007, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Turned her around and started disassembling the front in preparation for the Dropmember. Got the motor out and started cleaning it up. This is a really strong running little 350 that I'd hate see go to waste so it will go in my pickup. The Blazer will be receiving something a little more modern to go with it's new suspension...

You are going to hate that motor

Or should I say you are going to hate buying 20" tires

If it runs anything like mine it will put a smile on your face everytime you floor it. What trans, harness, are you going to use? Let me know if you need any info on the install.

Is that a iron headed 99 or 2000 motor?

gringoloco · 11-29-2007, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Can't wait to see the new motor in that truck! Are you going to swap over to a 700R4 with the new motor?

Thanks for the info on your wheels, I know that you've probably been asked on numerous occassions. On your SWB are you planning on doing any major modifications to the suspension like your Blazer, or are you just planning on mainly bagging it? Do you think the wheel size/backspacing on your C5's would work well on a SWB?

The good 700r4 that I have is staying with my truck for right now since it gets actually driven a lot more than the Blazer. I'm probably just gonna use the TH350 behind it for the time being and swap out later for a 4L60E or T56.

The wheels would fit perfectly on a 71-72 truck. The 67-70 had a slightly narrower track width, but a front disc swap and a late rear axle would remedy that. Actually, the Dropmember was originally purchased with the intent of installing it in the truck, but I just couldn't resist putting the Blazer down on the ground... I may just do the simple bag set-up that was on the Blazer before and toss-in the 427 I have sitting on a stand; that's a ways off though, and plans tend to change a lot 'round here

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Originally Posted by BACKYARD88

Looks good Chris! I'm tuning in for the engine swap

It will be a while, but I will detail the install in another thread. I already had a 6.0 build thread going before I decided to do all the suspension work- I'll link to it from here and continue there when the time comes.

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Originally Posted by jkade

You are going to hate that motor

Or should I say you are going to hate buying 20" tires

If it runs anything like mine it will put a smile on your face everytime you floor it. What trans, harness, are you going to use? Let me know if you need any info on the install.

Is that a iron headed 99 or 2000 motor?

Yeah, these engines are the $h!t- my buddy just got done putting in a 5.3 with a TR220 cam and long tubes in his '66 pickup- and man, it will get it. The tranny will likely be a TH350 for now and I'm using the factory harness that I removed all the unnecessary wires from. I'll be sure to hit you up if I reach any snags now that I know you have a completed conversion under your belt. I've spent a lot of time researching the swap and don't think I'll hit any major obstacles, but you never know...

72BlckButy · 11-29-2007, 08:32 AM

Can't wait to see the new motor in that truck! Are you going to swap over to a 700R4 with the new motor?

Thanks for the info on your wheels, I know that you've probably been asked on numerous occassions. On your SWB are you planning on doing any major modifications to the suspension like your Blazer, or are you just planning on mainly bagging it? Do you think the wheel size/backspacing on your C5's would work well on a SWB?

BACKYARD88 · 11-29-2007, 08:54 AM

Looks good Chris! I'm tuning in for the engine swap

5150 · 11-29-2007, 07:11 PM

hey gringo,

What are you using to enclose the rear wheel wells?? or are you just going to let it be open to see the back wheels?? The body guy doing my roadster called today to say that the wheel wells I brought him needed some work and I immediately thought about your post. What did you pay for those fenders??

gringoloco · 11-30-2007, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jkade

Are you going to buy a tci flexplate or use a 98 ls1 plate?

The stock one will work by elongating the holes for the TC. The snout depth will be correct since I have an early 'long' crank, otherwise I would have to use a spacer. I am trying to buy as few of the fancy 'conversion' parts as I can and still have it be nice.

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Originally Posted by 5150

What are you using to enclose the rear wheel wells? ... What did you pay for those fenders??

I am using 13" wide trailer fenders that are cut down to the correct height and flanged to bolt in the factory holes. They will be closed in on either side with 16ga sheetmetal. There is a link in Frizzle Fry's inner fender mods post in the suspension forum to the place where I bought 'em. They were just under $100 for the pair including shipping. Shipping was ~$30 I think.

72BlckButy · 12-10-2007, 02:02 PM

Hey gringoloco.... any more progress???

gringoloco · 12-11-2007, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Hey gringoloco.... any more progress???

It took a back seat while I swapped the engine from the Blazer into my pickup. That project is now complete, so I will start on the front suspension. Just waiting on a few more small things from Nate and the Dropmember goes in

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-11-2007, 06:45 AM

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Bowtie001 · 12-11-2007, 06:55 AM

Hey man the project looks killer. What did you get those buckets out of?

toplesskayfiver · 12-11-2007, 11:36 AM

nice work!!! youve answered some of my questions! check out my project whenever you get a chance!

Deuce · 12-13-2007, 06:12 PM

Lets see the truck too!!!

gringoloco · 12-13-2007, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie001

Hey man the project looks killer. What did you get those buckets out of?

The seats are out of an '04 Suburban.

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Originally Posted by toplesskayfiver

nice work!!! youve answered some of my questions! check out my project whenever you get a chance!

Looks good. Good luck on your conversion.

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Originally Posted by Deuce

Lets see the truck too!!!

Here's pic of when I got her and one of it now in the background. I've made many 'improvements', though you can't tell by looking. I've lowered it, installed a 700r4, fixed some rust, swapped to a correct bed, Blazer tank, new gauges etc... Most people don't see the progress though- maybe I should start another thread on how to ruin a perfectly good truck

Cosmetics the next project when I finish the Blazer suspension...

jkade · 12-14-2007, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

The seats are out of an '04 Suburban.

Looks good. Good luck on your conversion.

Here's pic of when I got her and one of it now in the background. I've made many 'improvements', though you can't tell by looking. I've lowered it, installed a 700r4, fixed some rust, swapped to a correct bed, Blazer tank, new gauges etc... Most people don't see the progress though- maybe I should start another thread on how to ruin a perfectly good truck

Cosmetics the next project when I finish the Blazer suspension...

It's nice having a truck and blazer of that era but wife doesn't agree

hotrodhomi · 12-14-2007, 04:22 AM

Gringo- I'm glad you put the correct bed on your truck. It looks better. keep up the good work.

72BlckButy · 12-14-2007, 08:48 AM

I think the board needs a "how to ruin a perfectly good truck thread...

Can't wait to see how the truck unfolds.

BACKYARD88 · 12-14-2007, 02:46 PM

That truck looks SWEET in person!

Spray-Bomb · 12-14-2007, 05:46 PM

**Hart_Rod** · 12-16-2007, 04:31 PM

Just got done reading the whole thread, now it's time for

. Simply incredible,

.

Note to self: You've got to stop reading these cool truck builds or you're going to end up doing something stupid,

.

gringoloco · 12-17-2007, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Note to self: You've got to stop reading these cool truck builds or you're going to end up doing something stupid,

.

How do you think this happened?

Yours would be easy to do now while the body is off...

Some progress(albeit only a little)...

Got some 3" longer than stock u-bolts made up at the local spring shop. This allowed me to install the extra 3/4" block out back and get the axle all the way into the notch. It is sitting on the bumpstops now

gringoloco · 12-17-2007, 08:40 AM

Also yanked out the unnecessary sheetmetal up front. Unfortunately, drop is limited by the fenders resting on the tires.

My front tires are 29" tall, so I am pretty limited. The bags won't even fully compress and the crossmember is nowhere near laying. The Dropmember should cure this.

jkade · 12-17-2007, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Also yanked out the unnecessary sheetmetal up front. Unfortunately, drop is limited by the fenders resting on the tires.

My front tires are 29" tall, so I am pretty limited. The bags won't even fully compress and the crossmember is nowhere near laying. The Dropmember should cure this.

I see you like the busch beer also, can't beat $12.99 a 30 pack

gringoloco · 12-18-2007, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Looking damn good.....

Thanks! Slowly but surely...

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Be careful..... It might look awkward if the front track width is pulled in too much.

I agree. I'll be using stock spindles, so most of the clearance should come from camber. The DM track width only pulls them in an inch on either side. Here's a couple of pics of Kyle4381's 4wd on stock height spindles. Looks acceptable to me- we'll see how it works out. Worst case scenario, Coy's has the same wheels with 1/2" less backspacing...

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

What's the plan for the inners/hinges?

Planning (eek) trailer fenders, unless someone shows me a decent way to stretch the stock inners (hint, hint)...

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

Check out the hinges on jmuck's blazer. This might solve your problem.

Thanks. I was thinking something along those lines. Rokcrln detailed a forward tilt using mid-'80s GM stuff that I will probably steal the idea for.

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Originally Posted by XXL

Here's what I did- hinges to the firewall, and trimmed up the fender clearance quite a bit. Fender sheetmetal has been worked into a smooth edge that rolls under. 27" tire.

If I need to, I've got no problem trimming some of the inner sheetmetal. Looks like I would need to trim a little more than you though...

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Originally Posted by jkade

I see you like the busch beer also, can't beat $12.99 a 30 pack

Damnit. Busted. I knew I'd catch some guff for that

67Fleet · 12-17-2007, 09:14 AM

blasphemy! You've got a good 3/4" metal to cut before you get into the hood hinges!

Frizzle Fry · 12-17-2007, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 67Fleet

blasphemy! You've got a good 3/4" metal to cut before you get into the hood hinges!

You'll still be limited by the fenders with the DM right? Or will the track width fix that?

11-29-2007, 08:32 AM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Can't wait to see the new motor in that truck! Are you going to swap over to a 700R4 with the new motor? Thanks for the info on your wheels, I know that you've probably been asked on numerous occassions. On your SWB are you planning on doing any major modifications to the suspension like your Blazer, or are you just planning on mainly bagging it? Do you think the wheel size/backspacing on your C5's would work well on a SWB? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 11-29-2007 at 08:32 AM.

11-29-2007, 08:54 AM	#4
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12-10-2007, 02:02 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Hey gringoloco.... any more progress??? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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12-14-2007, 08:48 AM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... I think the board needs a "how to ruin a perfectly good truck thread... Can't wait to see how the truck unfolds. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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12-17-2007, 08:40 AM	#21
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