Project Sandstorm. 1971 Blazer 4wd, Boosted carb'd 454 sand beast
I picked this up over the weekend. I had some questions before i started a build thread and tore into this thing. The rust is pretty minimal.
-It has a 454 with a 4speed hooked to it. Plans are a boosted, carb'd 454 with auto th400. 35s with bead locks. Res. shocks. Should be fun in the sand. Thats about it for now. WHen i built project karma i really wanted it to be a blazer but i just wasnt patient enough when i started. I will post more pics and start a build thread soon. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps9rfzwxig.jpg |
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Post pictures of where the manifolds are hitting. It's hard to give a response without seeing what is actually going on there.
Post picture of the transfer case. The stock t-case would be a NP205. There is a badge on it if you can find it. No on the suburban. As far as I know/read/seen, they do not match up. |
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Suburban hatch won't work - here's a K5 hatch in WA that will: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676046
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Transfer case is a np205.
Transmission is either a muncie sm420, muncie sm 465 or a NP435. It has granny low, and a 6 bolt side cover. Hmmm. |
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Looks like a SM465 and an NP205 to me. Since yours is a 70 I think there should be a build tag on the TC attached to driver's side inspection plate (assuming it's original).
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But i am having difficulties identifying the trans.. It has a L, then 3 more speeds.. Any other identifiers to pinpoint what trans it is? Also, what fluids does the np205 take? |
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Big Block mounts should give you the exhaust clearance you need. I think the rear dump "passenger" log style manifolds were standard issue on the early BB trucks.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495656 |
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I will dig a bit deeper. |
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Iron canine nailed it, Its a 465 since it has the reinforcing ribs built into the case, 435 have a smooth casting ,and a 420 has a bulge on the pass side. My '70 has it also, but with a Dana 20 TC.
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Figured i would give an update. I didnt realize i didnt update at all.
I planned on going 2wd and changed my mind. I just got off the phone with ORD placing a $3200 order with custom leafs and res. shocks. I lucked out and picked up a very straight second frame that i can build from. I also found a set of 3/4 ton axles i will be running.. i only plan on running this in the sand and some very rare mud, no rock action. here are some random pics. I started with the usual floor boards the rocker boxes look good. I peeled the rocker back and it was FULL to the top with mud and crap. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps1kjp9b2q.jpg Opened up. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...pssa4pixtj.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...pssa4pixtj.jpg Just refitting everything. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psitr1v3hu.jpg |
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I blasted the rocker boxes, then painted it sealed it all up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps4qgteaws.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psyn4wybmu.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psjgarxm5z.jpg You can see in this picture the bracket i made for the seat. I was going to just weld it in but i was advised to bolt it in. So i plated the underside and bolted it in. Solid as a rock. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...pscan4ozwu.jpg |
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This is just some of the junk the PO did.
This is how he spaced the transfer case. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps5cbcy7yv.jpg They used street signs and about 40 screws to cover the shifter holes. what a mess. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psws9mezw6.jpg Seat bracket http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...pse1jmyhfy.jpg Little rust in the cowl area. Shaving the firewall a bit. I like that clean look. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...pswf0zwdy2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psyhjk6ruo.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps4udbusag.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psqfnevfre.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...pswf0zwdy2.jpg |
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Currently im working on the second frame and i purchased a bronco bob roll cage that i will be installing soon. I currently installed a built new th400, new axles, new radiator, and rewired the vehicle. I plan on saving the tub for last. I want to get it functioning. I do have a little video of me driving it the other day.
New frame.. SUPER straight. Hitch on the rear is already gone. Just getting it bare to send to the blasters and powder coat. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psufmj9r8p.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psco7kecdx.jpg Hitch is finally gone. That was welded in so badly. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...pslqn3a3qr.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps1cjue6bz.jpg These are a rim im thinking of running. 35s with a 15x10. SHould look pretty beefy. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...pssjq5syvh.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...pslnoockja.jpg Here is a vid of its first test drive after the new transfer case, transmission and new wiring job.I tried to embed the video in the post so you didnt have to click a link, i dont know how to do that. First run with new transmission/shifter/open header. |
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IM getting ready to send the frame out for sand blasting and powdercoating. Anything i should do before i send it out? I was thinking of having it dipped instead of sand blasted. I feel like sand blasting will not get in between the brackets that are riveted on. Any recommendations?
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Hmm. Didnt really think about that. I measured the frame and its straight. I just assumed it would all bolt on. lol. |
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Little more work. All the parts arrived from ord except the rear shocks (they were stolen) and still waiting on the custom leafs..
Got the rear frame sections straightened back up. Everything is now off the frame. It will be going to the powdercoater here soon. This is what it looked like after getting the welded hitch off. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...pszy5yrxrs.jpg Now. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps3j06xaax.jpg I wanted to use their new crossmember on my frame. Some custom work needs to be done but its pretty simple. Just need to shorten the 74-87 engine towers and then drill a few holes. Thats about it. This is one side done. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...pssi6bn5fu.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...pslp7oob5z.jpg I really want to fill a few of the holes in the frame. I know i could just weld them up but they are a bit bit. Any recommendations on what to put in the holes? Little metal slugs of some kind? |
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Just an update. Crossmember is in. Modified the upper crossmember pieces to fit. Im not filling all the holes on the frame, just a couple that were excessive.
Im just a couple minutes away from sending this to powdercoating and blasting. Is there anything i should prep before i send it off?? Also, my custom ORD leafs showed.. I will get some pics of those bad boys. Not that anyone sees these threads anymore.:waah: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps8n1lzsgx.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...pssi6bn5fu.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psj0remypd.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psweiawuyb.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psmoghipq5.jpg |
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Your doing a fine job on everything. I have started threads that no one ever responded to, you just can't expect people to always comment.
I do like that style of cage. Keep up the good work and don't lose your Mojo |
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Cage is really cool looking. Cant wait to get this crap double wall off and a new soft top on. |
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I am also watching. That is a great looking cage, My hat is off to you guys who take the time to post all this stuff. It is not totally unappreciated.
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We're watching... keep it up.
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When you're doing everything right and not asking too many questions people like to just sit back and look at all the fun pictures. Atleast i know i do
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Haa, ya. I do ask questions but dont get many answers... I was wanting to completely seal in the rockers.. Sand blast them, epoxy, then completely panel them in so no mud ever gets in them again. I saw a guy do that here once but i cant find the post. |
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Nice work! Always amazed by the amount of rust a lot of you guys tackle. Can't wait to see how that cage comes out. My Blazer came with a full Bronco Bob cage, but with the regular back half instead of the family cage. Wish I had the full family cage like yours!
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I'm looking at the same cage from bronco bob. I to am a cage virgin. So how involved is putting this kit together? I have a friend who is a certified welder that can help me. How well did it go together? Can you give us some more pics? Always remember, any info you put out there somebody can always learn from your experiences.
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I dont see why you couldnt seal them off, would probably be easier to just "enhance" the drain system of the rockers and coat them in a ton of some sort of rust encapsulation. I even joked around with a buddy of mine about making a little door in the front of both of them so that you could get a hose in there and really clean it out good. Just buy an extra set of rockers, putting new ones in every 30 years isnt that bad is it? :lol:
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I did it with just me and my kid. It wasnt bad. The hardest part is the side bars. You have to cope them at a really really weird angle. I messed up one side, but it will still work. I can get more pics. I plan on making the front removable. Im taking the two front bars and having the lower legs bent outward to allow for more leg room getting in. I will get pics of that later also. Quote:
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Subscribed. I missed this one when it started.
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