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gottwake · 05-04-2009, 12:02 AM

I was actually thinking about renaming the build to something like, "can I please have the credit card, I really need this part"... Actually, I am torn between getting a new bike or a motor for the truck.

Skirkpat · 05-04-2009, 10:52 AM

I would grab an old powerplant to get it moving, and buy a bike

...You have to get it out, projects like that need sunshine and fresh air to grow!!!!They tend to die off in the garage. Remember it isn't an Auto, 'til it's "MOBILE".

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Originally Posted by gottwake

I was actually thinking about renaming the build to something like, "can I please have the credit card, I really need this part"... Actually, I am torn between getting a new bike or a motor for the truck.

I feel for you...I am trying to build one on the cheeeap, just stuff I have laying around the garage. The exact opposite of how my Chevelles always went together ( Can I have the number on the back of your card please? )
That's what happens when you take a 75% pay cut, and start your own Biz at the same time.

nuke1 · 05-05-2009, 02:31 AM

Now that i have seen the transition into the windsheild it does look good, great job you are doing there, i really like it, i am gonna stay posted

*1sik52* · 05-06-2009, 11:04 AM

subscribed!

**lolife99** · 05-06-2009, 11:59 AM

VERY nice. Subscribing also.

**Palf70Step** · 05-06-2009, 12:41 PM

Love the work you are accomplishing on it! Can't wait to see more on it.

abadsvt · 05-06-2009, 03:16 PM

Yeah!!! Thats what i am talking about! Love the direction your going also! I think this will be one bad blazer when your all done. I am hoping i get to see it in person one day! Keep up the good work!

Josh

gottwake · 05-06-2009, 11:34 PM

Thanks yall. I hopefully I can finish the fenders this weekend and move onto the pillars and install the latches. I found a crate motor at the chevy dealership for $4500 - turn key, this good?

MisterE72 · 05-06-2009, 11:55 PM

What an amazing build you got there. Serious welding and design skills too.

*1sik52* · 05-08-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by gottwake

Thanks yall. I hopefully I can finish the fenders this weekend and move onto the pillars and install the latches. I found a crate motor at the chevy dealership for $4500 - turn key, this good?

Man for $4500 you can get a LS2 motor, Tranny and computer for that thing!
Thats the route im going with my Blazer

Wildstreak · 05-08-2009, 04:22 PM

WOW this build is amazing, this roadster is gonna be incredible!!!!

gottwake · 05-08-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1sik52

Man for $4500 you can get a LS2 motor, Tranny and computer for that thing!
Thats the route im going with my Blazer

Where can I get this deal? I was planning on getting a crate motor and trans for $6,500 from the dealership.

nuke1 · 05-08-2009, 11:02 PM

a salvage yard, you would be surpised the things you can get with low miles, great engines and trans for a good price.

gottwake · 05-08-2009, 11:05 PM

I was thinking about doing that but, how can you tell if the motor or trans are good or just "hammered"?

Rokcrln · 05-09-2009, 10:22 AM

Just call around to your bigger GM recyclers and see what their warienty is on used motors. I have bought several over the years and have never had a problem. Remember the new GM motors are 100,000 miles before the first tune up so they are very reliable motors. Try and fine one with 50k or less and you should be just fine. Just tell them you are putting it into an older vehicle so you need every thing that goes with it. You can also call Turn key engines or speed and performance as they sell ready to run used motors with warientys.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

gottwake · 05-09-2009, 07:40 PM

Finished the pass door fender today. Finishes off the inside of the fender pretty well. Now when the door is opened, it wont be so ugly. Now I can install the strikes. Anyone know of an easy inside door latch that works with the bear claw?

Rokcrln · 05-10-2009, 01:19 AM

Looking good! I have a customer that that wants a vehicle build and he referred me to your build for the look he wants

Small world! As for door handles almost any of them will work well with Bearclaw's as they are designed to be very flexible for hooking up. Have you decided if you are going to run the strike on the door or the jamb yet? If on the door then your handles would mount in the kick or on/under the dash. A good place to find some would be in the street rod mags. I had several sites saved in my favorites but we just had some comp issues and I swapped over to my I-Mac after 20+ yr.'s of PC so I have not figured this thing out real well yet let along how to get my old files off the PC and on to here.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

heidesign · 05-10-2009, 01:52 AM

Looks great!

Have any of you ever done this to a C10? Never seen one, just thought I would ask.

Keep up the good work.

Bill

Rokcrln · 05-10-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by heidesign

Looks great!

Have any of you ever done this to a C10? Never seen one, just thought I would ask.

Keep up the good work.

Bill

Kevin
LFD Inc.

72chevyfleet · 05-10-2009, 04:44 PM

it looks sick BUT WHY!!!!!
why would you convert a cherry lookin 4x4 into a 2wd to me thats plain stupid

Skirkpat · 05-10-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 72chevyfleet

it looks sick BUT WHY!!!!!
why would you convert a cherry lookin 4x4 into a 2wd to me thats plain stupid

Yah, why? you could have left it alone, put big tires and truck nut's on it, like all the other Sheeple , you would look "real cool" drivin aroud in a boring 4x4 Blazer? drinking a Starbucks, with some crappy top 40 song on your radio.

why make it F'n different, why show some originality, why not be some Vannila , follow the crowd "look at me" loser.

Ohh, I know, because those people are BORING, and you like lot of the guys that make truly original cars enjoy being a little different than them?

Am I close?

mike nutt · 05-10-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Skirkpat

Yah, why? you could have left it alone, put big tires and truck nut's on it, like all the other Sheeple , you would look "real cool" drivin aroud in a boring 4x4 Blazer? drinking a Starbucks, with some crappy top 40 song on your radio.

why make it F'n different, why show some originality, why not be some Vannila , follow the crowd "look at me" loser.

Ohh, I know, because those people are BORING, and you like lot of the guys that make truly original cars enjoy being a little different than them?

Am I close?

well said!!!

bagged74 · 05-10-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 72chevyfleet

it looks sick BUT WHY!!!!!
why would you convert a cherry lookin 4x4 into a 2wd to me thats plain stupid

BUT WHY!!!!, would you crap up somebodys thread with a post like that. to me thats plain stupid.

Rokcrln · 05-10-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bagged74

BUT WHY!!!!, would you crap up somebodys thread with a post like that. to me thats plain stupid.

Simple, If you can do it, show it. If you can not do it then just talk crap about it

I think I am close as well

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**88JRFAN** · 05-10-2009, 10:21 PM

I personally love the look and build of this blazer. Like Kevin said, if you can do the work then you do it. A person does it to have something that is unique and different from anything else from the crowd. He can also say that he did the work himself. My .02

05-04-2009, 12:02 AM	#51
gottwake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 581	Re: Roadster Project I was actually thinking about renaming the build to something like, "can I please have the credit card, I really need this part"... Actually, I am torn between getting a new bike or a motor for the truck. __________________ Blazer Project

05-05-2009, 02:31 AM	#53
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Roadster Project Now that i have seen the transition into the windsheild it does look good, great job you are doing there, i really like it, i am gonna stay posted __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

05-06-2009, 11:04 AM	#54
1sik52 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gulfport, Ms Posts: 833	Re: Roadster Project subscribed!

05-06-2009, 11:59 AM	#55
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Roadster Project VERY nice. Subscribing also. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-06-2009, 12:41 PM	#56
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,609	Re: Roadster Project Love the work you are accomplishing on it! Can't wait to see more on it. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-06-2009, 03:16 PM	#57
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Roadster Project Yeah!!! Thats what i am talking about! Love the direction your going also! I think this will be one bad blazer when your all done. I am hoping i get to see it in person one day! Keep up the good work! Josh __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

05-06-2009, 11:34 PM	#58
gottwake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 581	Re: Roadster Project Thanks yall. I hopefully I can finish the fenders this weekend and move onto the pillars and install the latches. I found a crate motor at the chevy dealership for $4500 - turn key, this good? __________________ Blazer Project

05-06-2009, 11:55 PM	#59
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: Roadster Project What an amazing build you got there. Serious welding and design skills too.

05-08-2009, 04:22 PM	#61
Wildstreak "something witty here" Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salmo, B.C, Canada Posts: 966	Re: Roadster Project WOW this build is amazing, this roadster is gonna be incredible!!!! __________________ 57 chevy 4x4 70 swb fleetside 4x4 68 burb 2wd: 71 burb 2wd: 350 4spd 71 lwb fleetside 4x4: 350/sm465/205/3.07 eaton posi rear 72 lwb fleetside Cheyenne 454/th400 1991 GMC V3500 CC 4x4

05-08-2009, 11:02 PM	#63
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Roadster Project a salvage yard, you would be surpised the things you can get with low miles, great engines and trans for a good price. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

05-08-2009, 11:05 PM	#64
gottwake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 581	Re: Roadster Project I was thinking about doing that but, how can you tell if the motor or trans are good or just "hammered"? __________________ Blazer Project Last edited by gottwake; 05-08-2009 at 11:06 PM.

05-09-2009, 10:22 AM	#65
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Roadster Project Just call around to your bigger GM recyclers and see what their warienty is on used motors. I have bought several over the years and have never had a problem. Remember the new GM motors are 100,000 miles before the first tune up so they are very reliable motors. Try and fine one with 50k or less and you should be just fine. Just tell them you are putting it into an older vehicle so you need every thing that goes with it. You can also call Turn key engines or speed and performance as they sell ready to run used motors with warientys. Kevin LFD Inc. Last edited by Rokcrln; 05-09-2009 at 10:25 AM.

05-09-2009, 07:40 PM	#66
gottwake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 581	Re: Roadster Project Finished the pass door fender today. Finishes off the inside of the fender pretty well. Now when the door is opened, it wont be so ugly. Now I can install the strikes. Anyone know of an easy inside door latch that works with the bear claw? Attached Images __________________ Blazer Project Last edited by gottwake; 05-09-2009 at 07:42 PM.

05-10-2009, 01:19 AM	#67
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Roadster Project Looking good! I have a customer that that wants a vehicle build and he referred me to your build for the look he wants Small world! As for door handles almost any of them will work well with Bearclaw's as they are designed to be very flexible for hooking up. Have you decided if you are going to run the strike on the door or the jamb yet? If on the door then your handles would mount in the kick or on/under the dash. A good place to find some would be in the street rod mags. I had several sites saved in my favorites but we just had some comp issues and I swapped over to my I-Mac after 20+ yr.'s of PC so I have not figured this thing out real well yet let along how to get my old files off the PC and on to here. Kevin LFD Inc.

05-10-2009, 01:52 AM	#68
heidesign Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas city, mo Posts: 134	Re: Roadster Project Looks great! Have any of you ever done this to a C10? Never seen one, just thought I would ask. Keep up the good work. Bill



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05-10-2009, 04:44 PM	#70
72chevyfleet Learning As I Go Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: scotts valley california Posts: 250	Re: Roadster Project it looks sick BUT WHY!!!!! why would you convert a cherry lookin 4x4 into a 2wd to me thats plain stupid __________________ 1972 Chevy C-20 Longbed 2wd Granny Low with a Crate 350: Air Gap Manifold, Edelbrock 600cfm, HEI, Headers to a 40 series flow (soon to be dual again)

05-10-2009, 10:21 PM	#75
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: Roadster Project I personally love the look and build of this blazer. Like Kevin said, if you can do the work then you do it. A person does it to have something that is unique and different from anything else from the crowd. He can also say that he did the work himself. My .02 __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

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