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Wow! I just got it off WITH that pic!! Thats a sexy machine!

If possible please share info on your suspension and drivetrain. Is the rear end stock and what BS and size are those wheels and tires? I want to get my 2wd closer to terra firma and i need to know what my options are.

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On the back, I found that 92-94 full size blazer 4x4 springs will work on a 73-81 2wd blazer. I put the springs on the bottom of axle with 2" shackles. With 17x10 AR wheels and 275-60-17 BFG's. I have about 3.5" before it hits the frame; I am putting on air bags on top of the springs to help the ride.

On the front, it is belltech spindles and spring with a coil cut off. With 17x8.5 AR wheels and 255-50-17 BFG's. I will be putting air on the front too. I will post pic's as I do this.

Motor 406, with built 350 and 3000 stall, a 12 bolt with 410 gears..

If you need any help or pic's just let me know, I have put about ten years into this. But it has been a blast to drive!!!

Thanks,
Trav

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tvblazer78 that is one of the best looking examples I have seen. Beautiful ride and definitely makes me want to start back to work on my 75 very soon.:metal:

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OK Brett we are gonna need some details here.....cmon whats the plans for it? haha. Looks like a nice project started there.

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haha. well it started with just the 73 2wd Blazer. My dad got it around 25 yrs ago but it had been sitting in the yard untouched for about the last 15yrs. I have been wanting to fix it up since before I got my license.

But anyways once I started actually lookin at it, I decided since it was rusted so bad it would be easier to just buy a newer one and swap the body over to the 2wd frame being that is what I wanted. Basically everything on the frame has been replaced for the most part (new fuel and brake lines, fuel cell, every single bushing is polyurethane, 4:10gears, lowered 4/6 etc..).

The newer blazer I got is an 87. I had to do a couple small modifications to make it fit on the frame (mainly having to do where the floor drops down for the feet of rear passengers). New patch panels were put in where the floor/rocker had some rust. I wanted the full top and I already had all the parts so that got changed over. The 6 pt. roll bar was for 2 reasons, because I plan to go fast :) and also to help support the body being the top was cut. Front end will be the 89-91 4 headlight grille, but got 88-98 chevy truck 1 piece headlights that I'm going to hack up and retro fit some HID projectors in.

As far as the motor, I'm not positive on what yet, I'm thinking maybe a big block and a procharger and built 400 for the tranny. I have a feeling I will end up having to change the 12 bolt posi but we will see how all of that goes.

haha sorry about the long post. I have been browsing through these forums for a few years, just never posted. I have been workin on this blazer for little over a year now.

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Just purchased the Gray 1973 blazer, I have to drive to arizona to pick it up, 1500 miles ouch.
The blue Jimmy is a 74 and is rather rusty so I purchased the 73 to put on the 74's frame with the 454, dana 60 front 14bolt rear, turbo 400, np 205. I hope my project look as good as all of the picks here.
Great looking rides guys,

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I remember that Blazer....had a few of those pics saved on my other pc. Nice looking ride for sure! Definitely an eye catcher with that paintjob

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Thanks man!!!

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I bought this '74 in December for $1000. I think it was restored in 1992. It's my first project. It's a 350/TH350 with 3.73 gears, NP203 T-case. At the moment, I'm planning to put a new carb and distributor in, once I find what works best. I'd also like to convert the NP203 to part-time. Obviously, it needs some body work, or replacement. I'd like to keep it stock.

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I love that this theread is still going almost 3 years later..
Keep it going..
You all have great projects and nice rides....

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DO YOU EVER GO TO THE OLD KMART ON CLINTON HWY?LOOKING GOOD!WHERE DID YOU FIND THOSE WHEELS AND WHAT KINDA MODS TO THE REAR DID YOU DO TO GET THEM TO TUCK?IF YOU DECIDE TO CHANGE UP WHEELS I'LL BE INTRESTED IN THEM!:phat:

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I have not been in about two years.. I just live down the road in Powell, TN. Are you from Knoxville?

I my take you up on that one day. I was looking at some new wheels.. well see what comes up..

Thanks,

Travis..

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Here is My 87 Blazer, 02 Silverado, and Best Friends 95 GMC!

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I LIVE IN POWELL .UP BEHIND CLINTON HWY WRECKER SERVICE!:metal:

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That's funny, I am up off Brushy valley about 3 or 4 mile from you. Small place.

Post some pic's of your truck. We would like to see it.

Trav

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It's A Diamond In The Rough!(very Rough) I Get Some Posted.i Bought The Truck From A Car Lot On Clinton Hwy About Six Months Ago And Keeping Money In To Making It Dependable.it Starting To Take Shape.the Old Saying Is You Is You Crawl Before You Walk And Walk Before You Run!

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You got that right!!

If you need any help or looking for parts let me know.

Trav

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THANKS! I WOULD LIKE TO HOOK UP AND CHECK OUT YOUR RIDE.:metal:

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A proverbial "barn find" I bought in March 2006, a 1977 Blazer Chalet serial number 1747... it had over 121,000 miles but must have been kept under cover out of the fierce Arizona sun for decades because that is the original factory paint.

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I really like your Blazer.:metal: Any more info on it?

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an 83 k5 i had but the motor went out it was a 305. so i sold it to my brother and he put a rebuilt 350 in it with a steel crank edelbrok valve covers and carb
http://www.imagewoof.com/view_image/5d177540/83k5.JPG

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i think this one will work

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thats not a blazer, that is an imported rebadged isuzu lol jk

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79 stock jimmy
400 motor
350 trans
203 transfer case with mile marker part time kit mile marker hubs
high sierra package
3.40 gears
31/10.5 tires on factory 15x8 steel
cancer free still has factory paint

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Looks nice, but why is the roll bar all the way in the back?

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that was a 125.00 factory option back in '79. its on my factory option list on glovebox door.
haven't seen too many on other blazers myself.

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that is the first I've seen. Really nice truck!

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1987 K5 on a smoky Florida day. New wheels and more pictures forthcoming.

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I always wondered what a black and white two-tone would look like but thought the contrast would be too stark. But that looks pretty good!
In the first picture you posted you still have the Uniroyal tires; is this a low mileage truck?
How about some interior shots if the inside looks as good as the outside?

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this is my 79 k5 with 17 suspension lift and 3"body. it has 3/4 ton diffs 350 tbiwith 400 trans 44 inch trxus tires with 16.5x14 welds. flowmaster 40 series,3" exhaust,headers,cowl hood. backyard built and painted my first paint job!

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Kevinr1970 - Thank you for the compliments on the K5. It has 87,000 or so miles. Regarding the condition, the dash is not cracked, has always had a Dashmat for protection from the Florida sun. The three seats are in the same condition as the one pictured because they always have towels and t-shirts covering them. Following a local cruise-in photo are some interior photos, sorry for the delay.:)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83...eddiv/show.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83...v/P7030054.jpg
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heres mine...took 5 years to get it whereit is today. bought a house with another one i had as a down payment. most all the work i did myself. First is the donor frame, taken all the way down to bare frame, powder coated with the first motor in, current pic of body and engine bay.

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white blazer was the one i had to sell to afford closing costs on my own house.

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http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/b...azehood002.jpg

I've posted this pic in one of the other forums, but oh well

'88 Blazer - 350 tbi - mostly stock with big miles on it

Original plan was to restore it to its former glory with fresh 2 tone paint and new stock interior.

After driving it for awhile, i have somewhat decided to just keep it as-is and put the 4 grand i would spend on paint and interior towards a cleaner one when the time is right. This one is alright and fun as hell to drive around in, but i have too many projects for my own good.

Love the fact that i can just leave my mtn bike in the back every night without having to unload it, and the next day - i jump in and head to the trails again

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In the fourth picture their is an air dam on the ground. It looks like it has cut-outs for fog-lights? Did you do this or was it stock?

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HEY FIREMEDICSAFD


it looks like our dogs are cousins - so i enclosed a picture of mine -- not really truck related, but then again, there is a spare bench seat converted to a video game chair in the background -- laughs

The first is in full cat-nap mode and the second is in full "Michael Vick guard dog eat the camera and get out of my way" mode ----- just kidding - he's my garage buddy

my only regret is not being able to get a camera in full "crotch lick" mode (if i could do that i would never leave the house)

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/b...illydog003.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/b...illydog004.jpg

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Dam... I am extremely glad to see this thread still going since I started it in 2004...

and what a great collection of Blazers and Jimmy's, fullsize and smaller....

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Here's mine... Some aweful sweet rides in here!

http://www.a2zcs.com/files/DSC_0035.JPG
1986 GMC Jimmy, 355, Crane RV Cam, Roller tipped Rockers, 882 heads, 700R4