Blazer/Jimmy to truck conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tdkosta · 10-09-2007, 09:18 PM

With the number of available 67-72 trucks available, why are people converting Blazers and Jimmys to trucks?

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/443804579.html

**truckster** · 10-09-2007, 09:27 PM

That's sad. I had to wait several years to find the right Blazer to start with.

sick69 · 10-09-2007, 09:31 PM

Simply,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Because they can! And it's their vehicle to do what they want with. Doesn't mean anyone else has to like it or even agree with it.

Not trying to be a jerk but it's their truck.

Frank

tdkosta · 10-09-2007, 10:23 PM

OK I realize that people can do what they want to with their trucks. I am just wondering what advantages there are to converting a blazer or jimmy to a truck? Maybe the top was too far gone to repair, or the person likes the wheel base, or a smooth transition from the cab to the bed, or having the gas tank not in the cab? I'm not sure why but was just asking.

Has anyone done this converstion and can tell us what they like about it?

herb101 · 10-09-2007, 10:25 PM

I would love to do it....reversibly. That would mean a half-top and a bulkhead, which, if you can be lucky enough to find one, is major $$.

Herb

earl87gta · 10-10-2007, 04:14 AM

it may be that they want the short wheel base and that there blazer windw frame was so fare gone they decided to make it a truck. I think if the winodw frames were reproduced a lot more k5s would be saved.

RustyParts · 10-10-2007, 10:43 AM

It's a lot easier taking the top off and warmer in the winter.

10-09-2007, 09:18 PM	#1
tdkosta Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 781	Blazer/Jimmy to truck conversion With the number of available 67-72 trucks available, why are people converting Blazers and Jimmys to trucks? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/443804579.html

10-09-2007, 09:27 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,822	Re: Blazer/Jimmy to truck conversion That's sad. I had to wait several years to find the right Blazer to start with.

10-09-2007, 09:31 PM	#3
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Blazer/Jimmy to truck conversion Simply,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Because they can! And it's their vehicle to do what they want with. Doesn't mean anyone else has to like it or even agree with it. Not trying to be a jerk but it's their truck. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

10-09-2007, 10:23 PM	#4
tdkosta Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 781	Re: Blazer/Jimmy to truck conversion OK I realize that people can do what they want to with their trucks. I am just wondering what advantages there are to converting a blazer or jimmy to a truck? Maybe the top was too far gone to repair, or the person likes the wheel base, or a smooth transition from the cab to the bed, or having the gas tank not in the cab? I'm not sure why but was just asking. Has anyone done this converstion and can tell us what they like about it?

10-09-2007, 10:25 PM	#5
herb101 Used Register Join Date: May 2005 Location: Live Oak, TX Posts: 379	Re: Blazer/Jimmy to truck conversion I would love to do it....reversibly. That would mean a half-top and a bulkhead, which, if you can be lucky enough to find one, is major $$. Herb

10-10-2007, 04:14 AM	#6
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Blazer/Jimmy to truck conversion it may be that they want the short wheel base and that there blazer windw frame was so fare gone they decided to make it a truck. I think if the winodw frames were reproduced a lot more k5s would be saved. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-10-2007, 10:43 AM	#7
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: Blazer/Jimmy to truck conversion It's a lot easier taking the top off and warmer in the winter. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy, 4WD, 454 CI, 350 Turbo, 4" lift, 35" tires The math teacher said my son "Bubba" could be a mathmatical genius. cause he's got 13 fingers!



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