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NTR72GMC · 09-14-2009, 07:36 PM

Well after 2 and a half years of looking at it and not really doing anything with it I am now going to start doing some work on my 71 2wd blazer. The only thing that I have done on it is find a big patch of bondo around the gas door, put a 68 front end on it, then take it off, and then put a 71-72 front end on it. So the big plan for it is to get it drive-able before I turn 30(07/07/10). I have no idea what motor or trans I'm going run yet. I'm thinking what ever deal I find. Oh well here are some pics.

The first are pics of when I picked it up.

The next are with the 68 front clip.

And last are in current condition.

NTR72GMC · 09-14-2009, 07:38 PM

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Big J · 09-14-2009, 07:42 PM

Good deal, I remember lookin' at the pics ya posted when you first got it. Glad to see your gettin' back at it.

NTR72GMC · 09-14-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Big J

Good deal, I remember lookin' at the pics ya posted when you first got it. Glad to see your gettin' back at it.

I'm glad that I'm getting to work on it again as well, Ive been working on my volkswagen for a few years now and I'm tired of that P.O.S. it will be nice to work on something else for a change.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-15-2009, 10:29 PM

Cool keep us posted for sure..

NTR72GMC · 09-21-2009, 06:07 PM

Its not really progress but I dug out the only 71-72 front bumper I have and I'm going to see if there is any thing I can do to save it if not oh well I think its a cheap Taiwan made bumper anyways. I'm going to take it over to the chrome shop by my work and see what it will cost me to have it stripped down and than I'll go from there.

Big Block · 09-21-2009, 06:12 PM

From the looks of your picture you may need to find another core. They may be able to repair it but I don't think you will like the price tag!

NTR72GMC · 09-21-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Block

From the looks of your picture you may need to find another core. They may be able to repair it but I don't think you will like the price tag!

I just want it stripped by them not reconditioned I plan on painting it not chroming it. I've talked with a guy there before and he told they would probably throw it in the tank and strip it for a few bucks if so cool if not its on to plan B. Sorry I should of made that more clear.

Big Block · 09-21-2009, 07:09 PM

I was thinking that was your plan. I think that one is a lost cause for a replate.

NTR72GMC · 09-21-2009, 07:15 PM

Ya its pretty rough but if I can make it usable for a few bucks Ill throw it on until I can find something better.

Big Block · 09-21-2009, 07:42 PM

I just sold my 72 2wd Blazer. I have too many projects that will never get done. I have too many vehicles, last count I have
8 and 1 parts truck. I'm trying to reduce the fleet. I remember when you got your blazer/jimmy I was anxious to see your build. Keep posting pictures as you go.

NTR72GMC · 09-21-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Block

I just sold my 72 2wd Blazer. I have too many projects that will never get done. I have too many vehicles, last count I have
8 and 1 parts truck. I'm trying to reduce the fleet. I remember when you got your blazer/jimmy I was anxious to see your build. Keep posting pictures as you go.

I feel like I have too many projects going on as well (not just cars). I was hoping to get my VW done before I started on the blazer but I decided to put it on the back burner for a year or two so I can get this it least drivable.

Big Block · 09-21-2009, 08:05 PM

Do you have a 58 rag top VW?

NTR72GMC · 09-22-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Block

Do you have a 58 rag top VW?

No its a 69 VW squareback you can see it in the background in this pic

Arizonak5 · 09-22-2009, 01:30 PM

damn it guys where are you finding these blazers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NTR72GMC · 09-22-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Arizonak5

damn it guys where are you finding these blazers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just stumble across them.

Arizonak5 · 09-22-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NTR72GMC

I just stumble across them.

stumble across a 1969 model for me please!

NTR72GMC · 09-24-2009, 02:19 PM

It was one of those ideas you get, and you can't get it out of your head until you try it, I wanted to clean off the cast marks off of the door handle's and smooth them out a little bit and they turned out a lot better than I thought they would.

NTR72GMC · 09-24-2009, 02:20 PM

Some before pics.

72BlckButy · 09-24-2009, 02:25 PM

Awesome project, good luck with the build!

Big Block · 09-24-2009, 07:07 PM

Why did I not think of that? Looks great.

NTR72GMC · 10-26-2009, 07:13 PM

Update! Motor problem solved. I'm going to use the 350 out of my parts blazer with a TPI I picked up last weekend.

jaros44sr · 10-26-2009, 09:03 PM

cool...I'd sure like to know how to bolt that system up and see it work! Keep us posted with lots of pics

Bentblazer · 10-27-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NTR72GMC

It was one of those ideas you get, and you can't get it out of your head until you try it, I wanted to clean off the cast marks off of the door handle's and smooth them out a little bit and they turned out a lot better than I thought they would.

Curious as to what you used to smooth out the handles?

09-14-2009, 07:36 PM	#1
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	2WD for the win!!! Well after 2 and a half years of looking at it and not really doing anything with it I am now going to start doing some work on my 71 2wd blazer. The only thing that I have done on it is find a big patch of bondo around the gas door, put a 68 front end on it, then take it off, and then put a 71-72 front end on it. So the big plan for it is to get it drive-able before I turn 30(07/07/10). I have no idea what motor or trans I'm going run yet. I'm thinking what ever deal I find. Oh well here are some pics. The first are pics of when I picked it up. The next are with the 68 front clip. And last are in current condition. Attached Images Last edited by NTR72GMC; 09-14-2009 at 07:41 PM.

09-14-2009, 07:38 PM	#2
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09-14-2009, 07:42 PM	#4
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: 2WD for the win!!! Good deal, I remember lookin' at the pics ya posted when you first got it. Glad to see your gettin' back at it. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

09-15-2009, 10:29 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Re: 2WD for the win!!! Cool keep us posted for sure.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-21-2009, 06:07 PM	#7
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: 2WD for the win!!! Its not really progress but I dug out the only 71-72 front bumper I have and I'm going to see if there is any thing I can do to save it if not oh well I think its a cheap Taiwan made bumper anyways. I'm going to take it over to the chrome shop by my work and see what it will cost me to have it stripped down and than I'll go from there. Attached Images

09-21-2009, 06:12 PM	#8
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: 2WD for the win!!! From the looks of your picture you may need to find another core. They may be able to repair it but I don't think you will like the price tag!

09-21-2009, 07:09 PM	#10
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: 2WD for the win!!! I was thinking that was your plan. I think that one is a lost cause for a replate.

09-21-2009, 07:15 PM	#11
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: 2WD for the win!!! Ya its pretty rough but if I can make it usable for a few bucks Ill throw it on until I can find something better.

09-21-2009, 07:42 PM	#12
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: 2WD for the win!!! I just sold my 72 2wd Blazer. I have too many projects that will never get done. I have too many vehicles, last count I have 8 and 1 parts truck. I'm trying to reduce the fleet. I remember when you got your blazer/jimmy I was anxious to see your build. Keep posting pictures as you go.

09-21-2009, 08:05 PM	#14
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: 2WD for the win!!! Do you have a 58 rag top VW?

09-22-2009, 01:30 PM	#16
Arizonak5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Queen Tuckey! aka Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 149	Re: 2WD for the win!!! damn it guys where are you finding these blazers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1937 Pontiac 2dr 1970 K5 CST 1972 Jimmy 1973 Hickey ent. equipped Blazer 1977 Blazer Chalet #1193

09-24-2009, 02:19 PM	#19
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: 2WD for the win!!! It was one of those ideas you get, and you can't get it out of your head until you try it, I wanted to clean off the cast marks off of the door handle's and smooth them out a little bit and they turned out a lot better than I thought they would. Attached Images Last edited by NTR72GMC; 09-24-2009 at 02:31 PM.

09-24-2009, 02:20 PM	#20
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: 2WD for the win!!! Some before pics. Attached Images

09-24-2009, 02:25 PM	#21
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 2WD for the win!!! Awesome project, good luck with the build! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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09-24-2009, 07:07 PM	#22
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: 2WD for the win!!! Why did I not think of that? Looks great.

10-26-2009, 07:13 PM	#23
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: 2WD for the win!!! Update! Motor problem solved. I'm going to use the 350 out of my parts blazer with a TPI I picked up last weekend. Attached Images

10-26-2009, 09:03 PM	#24
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: 2WD for the win!!! cool...I'd sure like to know how to bolt that system up and see it work! Keep us posted with lots of pics __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

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