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Old 01-16-2007, 07:58 PM   #1
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69-72 body on 79 Blazer frame

I have always wanted a blazer.I may have too many other projects going on but I am always looking for more.I found a 79 Blazer in the junkyard.The frame is good but the body isnt that great.So,what will need to be changed frame/body mount wise to work?I know that when a newer frame goes on a 67-72 truck body a body lift is needed but will I need to put a body lift on this too?I might be needing some pics of the frames on these to compare to the 79 and maybe I will be posting some pics of this conversion after I get my swb 4x4 going.If I do decide to get this blazer of course...
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Old 01-16-2007, 08:15 PM   #2
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Re: 69-72 body on 79 Blazer frame

my plans if I do get it....1 ton conversion,swap in sm465/np205 temporarily till I go to a double t case.Full roll cage.. and all sorts of other stuff.It may hopefully look like a gen 1 blazer as soon as I get a tub that wont fall apart when I hit a bump
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Old 01-16-2007, 10:33 PM   #3
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Re: 69-72 body on 79 Blazer frame

Well,Im gonna go look at the blazer tomorrow and get a few pics.Might make it into a trazer with all the truck parts laying around.Another route would be to put 68-72 bedsides in place of the 73-87 sides of the tub and with alot of work look alright.I think I might stick with looking for a gen 1 tub
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Old 01-16-2007, 10:57 PM   #4
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Re: 69-72 body on 79 Blazer frame

Hey D, there is a FULL convertable 73-75 body style Blazer in a yard near
me that is clsoe to complete, probably needs a motor, but it looks solid
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Old 01-17-2007, 07:14 PM   #5
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Re: 69-72 body on 79 Blazer frame

Craig,if I was gonna drive far away to get a blazer I would get a real gen 1 in good condition,hell I might just save up and buy GQ

I didnt get to the jy to get pics but will Sat. I am hoping to find a real gen 1 blazer close but I dont have very much good luck...
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Old 01-18-2007, 12:42 AM   #6
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Re: 69-72 body on 79 Blazer frame

69-72 Blazer has 104" wheelbase. 73-9? Blazer has 106.5" wheelbase...
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Old 01-18-2007, 09:52 AM   #7
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Re: 69-72 body on 79 Blazer frame

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69-72 Blazer has 104" wheelbase. 73-9? Blazer has 106.5" wheelbase...
Ditto. You will have to shorten the frame.
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