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Florida Mike · 01-05-2005, 07:06 PM

Has anyone ever compared an1st gen frame to a second... I have a 1st gen 2wd with a body thats shot... and have access to a body off an 84...parts are alot more available for the late model .
mike

teamharvey · 01-05-2005, 07:11 PM

Don`t do it ! What you have is worth some $$ even though the body is shot. The body can be fixed/replaced, no matter how bad it is.

71swb4x4 · 01-05-2005, 08:14 PM

I agree with teamharvey. 70-72 2wd's are very hard to find. Find yourself a 72 and older tub or fix the one you have. Or sell the one you have and buy a 73 and newer that is more complete.

gr8one · 01-05-2005, 08:22 PM

hey mike what body parts do you need i may have what you want.

bouncytruck · 01-05-2005, 08:51 PM

Parts are readily avaiable for the first gen trucks. Most of those parts fit the Blazers. If your thinking about putting that 84 body on the first gen frame, it's going to require more modification that it is worth. The wheel base and track widths are different, not to mention the whole shape of the frame. Besides, the 84 isn't full convertable!

saulgoode · 01-05-2005, 08:56 PM

Don't do it

Florida Mike · 01-05-2005, 09:35 PM

If your thinking about putting that 84 body on the first gen frame, it's going to require more modification that it is worth. The wheel base and track widths are different, not to mention the whole shape of the frame. Besides, the 84 isn't full convertable!
Thanks Bouncy..thats what I was lookin for....it isn't costing me any thing for it to sit there...parts will come along sooner or later. Mabey I'll end up doin the short panel thing if I can find a burb with barn doors.
mike

Florida Mike · 01-05-2005, 09:38 PM

gr8one PM sent

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-05-2005, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Florida Mike

Has anyone ever compared an1st gen frame to a second... I have a 1st gen 2wd with a body thats shot... and have access to a body off an 84...parts are alot more available for the late model .
mike

JUST SAY NO

01-05-2005, 07:06 PM	#1
Florida Mike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Seffner, Florida Posts: 88	One for the frame off club. Has anyone ever compared an1st gen frame to a second... I have a 1st gen 2wd with a body thats shot... and have access to a body off an 84...parts are alot more available for the late model . mike

01-05-2005, 07:11 PM	#2
teamharvey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Turlock, Ca Posts: 579	Don`t do it ! What you have is worth some $$ even though the body is shot. The body can be fixed/replaced, no matter how bad it is. __________________ 71 Custom 20 Deluxe..soon to be SWB 1/2 ton 1 incredible wife 2 great kids

01-05-2005, 08:14 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I agree with teamharvey. 70-72 2wd's are very hard to find. Find yourself a 72 and older tub or fix the one you have. Or sell the one you have and buy a 73 and newer that is more complete. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-05-2005, 08:51 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Parts are readily avaiable for the first gen trucks. Most of those parts fit the Blazers. If your thinking about putting that 84 body on the first gen frame, it's going to require more modification that it is worth. The wheel base and track widths are different, not to mention the whole shape of the frame. Besides, the 84 isn't full convertable! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-05-2005, 08:22 PM	#4
gr8one Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Meade Fl Posts: 184	hey mike what body parts do you need i may have what you want.

01-05-2005, 08:56 PM	#6
saulgoode Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 388	Don't do it

01-05-2005, 09:35 PM	#7
Florida Mike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Seffner, Florida Posts: 88	If your thinking about putting that 84 body on the first gen frame, it's going to require more modification that it is worth. The wheel base and track widths are different, not to mention the whole shape of the frame. Besides, the 84 isn't full convertable! Thanks Bouncy..thats what I was lookin for....it isn't costing me any thing for it to sit there...parts will come along sooner or later. Mabey I'll end up doin the short panel thing if I can find a burb with barn doors. mike

01-05-2005, 09:38 PM	#8
Florida Mike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Seffner, Florida Posts: 88	gr8one PM sent



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