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Old 12-17-2010, 09:52 PM   #1
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MY Blazer build

I have had my blazer since about 1995 it was my grandpas when he passed my grandma gave it to me. It was from idaho when my grandpa purchased it.about 10 years went by before i started noticing cancer spots in the floorboards so about 2 and a half years ago i started the frame off resto im new to the site the and the project is all most complete but i will share the pictures i have
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Old 12-17-2010, 09:54 PM   #2
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Here are esome pictures of before i started
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Old 12-17-2010, 09:59 PM   #3
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Here it is after the floors where fixed and some other sheet metal
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Old 12-17-2010, 11:15 PM   #4
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nicely done, and welcome to the boards! Where did you find those floorboards??
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Old 12-17-2010, 11:20 PM   #5
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They are for a pick up i could not find new ones for a blazer I GOT THEM FROM LMC

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Old 12-17-2010, 11:22 PM   #6
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Here are some more
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Old 12-18-2010, 12:37 AM   #7
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Nice looking build! Gotta love a LS motor as well. I have future plans of doing that to mine.
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Old 12-18-2010, 01:05 AM   #8
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"there is nothing a man with some metal and a Mig can"t fix" Nice job. I have a 72 and going the old school Horse power way with a 402 (freebie) but if I was doing it from scratchIi would go with the LS. Keep us updated with pictures. Quick question is that a sand car in the back ground??
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Old 12-18-2010, 02:03 AM   #9
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yes there is a sand car in the background the guys that are doing the work ( fabrication Unlimited) build and fix off road race trucks and sand cars
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Old 12-18-2010, 02:09 AM   #10
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the first time the body has been off the frame since 72 the freshened up np205 the culhane built 4l80 and my new ss fuel tank
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Old 12-18-2010, 02:23 AM   #11
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Some of the parts that i have been stock piling away
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Old 12-18-2010, 02:27 AM   #12
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Ron davis radiator the frame and core support back from powder coat
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Old 12-18-2010, 02:30 AM   #13
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Got the ls1 back in place
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Old 12-18-2010, 10:31 AM   #14
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Nice work. I really like how you handled the rocker boxes! Mine have just one softball size hole I cut with a torch to bolt in my cage. Yours is much cleaner more sophisticated
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Old 12-18-2010, 12:10 PM   #15
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front end all together
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Old 12-18-2010, 12:14 PM   #16
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ceramic coating on the headers all done
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Old 12-18-2010, 12:18 PM   #17
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body off to paint seats are back
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Old 12-18-2010, 12:20 PM   #18
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tub is finished with paint
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Old 12-18-2010, 05:01 PM   #19
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Wow! Really nice, and great pic's of the progress! What are your plans for it when it is complete, as far as use?
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Old 12-18-2010, 05:24 PM   #20
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Fantastic project with some really nice parts!!!
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Old 12-18-2010, 11:39 PM   #21
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Awesome build, Looking at mine right now and I feel like that war movie title
"A Bridge To far" But I will get it done
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Old 12-19-2010, 07:04 AM   #22
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Holy inspiration Batman, you are building my Blazer!!!

Questions – Did Fabrication Unlimited build the motor mounts/cross member? Are those off the shelf headers? Deaver springs? What inch lift are they? How long are the shocks? Do you have any pictures of the suspension finished with shocks installed?

Thanks in advance for any info you can provide and for the much needed motivation. Can’t wait to see more!
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Old 12-19-2010, 10:57 PM   #23
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Old 12-20-2010, 12:28 AM   #24
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when i get it done im just going to drive it. i dont think im going to wheel it like i used to but i will still use it.
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Old 12-20-2010, 12:37 AM   #25
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fab unlimited did build the motor mounts/cross member the headers are jba's for a newer chevy truck they had to be cut and worked on a little bit on the passenger side the springs are national springs the fronts are 4 inches longer than stock they moved the rear hanger back to make the work as for lift i want to say about 4 inches. the guys at national spring are way cool and very helpful the shocks are a 12'' inch stroke the picture is the best one i have so far the front shock hoop is not done yet but i will post pictures as soon as they are
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