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Re: my 1970 blazer build=4wd to 2wd

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Originally Posted by NTR72GMC (Post 2567233)

Cool Looking Good!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Angelse68cal (Post 2567916)

NIce Work where in CA are you I am in the IE also

IM IN THE 909 ALSO

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack (Post 2568177)

Really coming together nicely. Not sure if you mentioned it before, what color will it be?

THANKS, I APRETIATE THE FEEDBACK!!! ANYWHERE FROM MEDIUM TO DARK BLUE OF SOME SORT, WITH A WHITE TOP. IM KIND OF STUCK ON "M&M BLUE." IM THINKING TWO STAGE PAINT?!
NOT SURE I WANT METALLLIC PAINT THOUGH.. ALTHOUGH A BLUE SIMILAR TO MY AVATAR'S COLOR WOOULD BE NICE TOO!

Re: my 1970 blazer build=4wd to 2wd

Looks great, excellent work on it. Keep the pics coming too!

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looks good bro,keep it up

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yeah, it sorta looks like a truck in some of these new pictures! :lol:

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more progress! i pulled the frame out from under the truck for an intense restoration! man it was rusty!!! and i grinded off the rest of the 4wd components in the rear (leaf spring hangars and parking brake brackets). The trailing arm crossmember is already drilled out too! found my trailing arm rear end. hardest thing to do now is fabricate a shock crossmember? pictures are always greatly appretiated! does anyone know if E.C.E. sells the conversion coil spring brackets instead of airbag brackets?

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When I first did mine, I moved the crossmember from the front leaf hangers back to where the shock crossmember would be on a coil truck. For spring brackets, you will do the same as you would for bags, just use the stock coil spring retainers...

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i got to making some upper spring/airbag mount brackets.

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GRINGOLOCO.. im having second thoughts on moving the body mount crossmember further back because the frame tapers in smaller here, not allowing these bottom brackets to fit=lose quite a bit of strength without em?? lemme know..
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just to give a glimpse of the quality work in my fam, my pops built this shortbed:chevy:.....originally a gmc stepside ..after it sold it came out in classic trucks all little! ..haha!

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Re: my 1970 blazer build=4wd to 2wd

Lookin' good and your pops built a fine lookin' rig too. If you want to convert another one when you're done, let me know :)

Re: my 1970 blazer build=4wd to 2wd

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Originally Posted by toplesskayfiver (Post 2715529)

i got to making some upper spring/airbag mount brackets.

Cool. Those look almost exactly like the ART pieces I bought/used.

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Originally Posted by toplesskayfiver (Post 2715529)

GRINGOLOCO.. im having second thoughts on moving the body mount crossmember further back because the frame tapers in smaller here, not allowing these bottom brackets to fit=lose quite a bit of strength without em?? lemme know..

The trailing arm and panhard crossmembers add some rigidity that you didn't have before. If you're gonna be very low that body mount crossmember will cause driveshaft interference issues. You can build new supports for it to use it as the shock crossmember or section the existing supports. Maybe try a truck shock crossmember- it might work. You definitely want to tie the frame together at the spring perches and have those supports in place to keep the frame from flexing in that area.

Lookin good so far...:cool:

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just about got the heavily coated rust off of my frame,there was a @#%*load of RUST. its coming out really nice! i had to purchase a special rust scrubbing wheel for the grinder tool. a little bit of sand blasting in the harder to get spots will clean the frame perfectly;)

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I like it, would be doing the same thing if I had not found a 2wd frame ;)

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painted my frame after hours of hard work! really coming together nicely! here are some pics, sorry for the dusty frame pics im sanding my belly :lol:
let me know what yall think!

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Nice and shiny, keep it up.

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Great Build! subscribing..

I just acquired my first 70 Blazer, and will be converting it to 2wd with trailing arms and air bags very shortly. I will keep an eye on your progress as it is good inspiration to help me tackle mine.

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Looks great!!! Its almost a shame you have to cover it up with the body.

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thanks to evryone who responded! here are some NON-dusty frame pics! enjoi!

question: do you all think i could flipp my blazer tub on one of its side quarter panels onto a matress without it getting damaged??? has anyone done this before?

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I would not flip my tub on the side to lay it down, mattress or not. especially without welding some braces in there to keep it straight. What are you trying to do? If you are just worried about moving it back on to the body. you should just buy some beer and invite a few guys over.

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I wouldn't. Too much of a chance for damage. Take a look at the last few posts in my thread. The engine crane picks it up just fine and you can go pretty high to get under if thats what your wanting to do.

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You can get Rokcrln cab dolly, that's how we lifted mine.

http://www.lewisfabricationdesign.com/