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toplesskayfiver · 12-14-2007, 04:09 PM

each seat was about $40.00 (each bucket, and the rear bench) and the brackets were 2.00 a piece. so i paid like $150. here's a better pic of the bracket.

5150 · 12-14-2007, 07:22 PM

those are the same ones that I have for my blazer. I bought my seat from jkade and he cut the four brackets out of the floor for me. Looking forward to seeing what they look like in yours.

jmuck · 12-15-2007, 11:27 AM

If you go with the 4 link you can get it to go lower b/c you don't have the frame hitting the trailing arms. It isn't any more difficult. I just converted my 4x4 to a 2wd recently. Check out the pics of the 4 link and a pic of my 4x4 to 2x4 blazer.

NTR72GMC · 12-15-2007, 02:56 PM

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If you go with the 4 link you can get it to go lower b/c you don't have the frame hitting the trailing arms. It isn't any more difficult. I just converted my 4x4 to a 2wd recently. Check out the pics of the 4 link and a pic of my 4x4 to 2x4 blazer.

DID YOU JUST REUSE THE 4X4 SPRING MOUNTS ON THE OUTER LINKS?

toplesskayfiver · 12-15-2007, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jmuck

If you go with the 4 link you can get it to go lower b/c you don't have the frame hitting the trailing arms. It isn't any more difficult. I just converted my 4x4 to a 2wd recently. Check out the pics of the 4 link and a pic of my 4x4 to 2x4 blazer.

that looks much harder to do than installing the factory trailing arms? is that a kit already made or is it custom? also i dont think im going to go that low.. yours looks good! a lower profile tire might look even better!!! i already got the trailing arms (thanks fleetsidepaul!), im still looking for my crossmember..

toplesskayfiver · 12-15-2007, 08:05 PM

today i pretty much got my front bucket seats mounted. i still need to fill-n'-drill weld the nut brackets to the bottom of the floor. i had to customize the floor a little to make them work. i had to flatten parts of the dip in the floor pan where the two inner bolts go (on both sides), by cuting a small section and hammering it straight then welding it back together. then i drilled my holes.

jmuck · 12-16-2007, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by toplesskayfiver

that looks much harder to do than installing the factory trailing arms? is that a kit already made or is it custom? also i dont think im going to go that low.. yours looks good! a lower profile tire might look even better!!! i already got the trailing arms (thanks fleetsidepaul!), im still looking for my crossmember..

Yea if you aren't c-notching the frame it would be easier. The triangulated 4-link is a kit from suicide doors and the crossmember is custom. Suidide doors also has a universal c-notch kit. The outer bars of the 4-link attatch to the stock 4x4 spring mounts. I'm not into rubber band tires I like some rubber. Better ride and better looks. (Just my opinion)

toplesskayfiver · 12-17-2007, 08:00 AM

finally got my seats mounted! whew! took forever, but they came out goood! i used the same brackets that go with the seats, once again my chisel and hammer were a big part here in getting these from the pick a part. i drilled holes and filled them with weld to hold them in place. just like the factory.

gringoloco · 12-17-2007, 08:19 AM

Seats look good.

Are you gonna remove the headrests?

Here's a few pics of what I did for the fuel filler on my pickup. The same concept will work for your Blazer. I just used the late model filler and covered it all inside the bed with a Blazer filler cover. To get the neck under the bed, I cut off the stock bend and welded on a piece of pre-bent exhaust tubing from the parts store. Used fuel filler hose to connect to the tank- works like a charm...

toplesskayfiver · 12-20-2007, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Seats look good.

Are you gonna remove the headrests?

Here's a few pics of what I did for the fuel filler on my pickup. The same concept will work for your Blazer. I just used the late model filler and covered it all inside the bed with a Blazer filler cover. To get the neck under the bed, I cut off the stock bend and welded on a piece of pre-bent exhaust tubing from the parts store. Used fuel filler hose to connect to the tank- works like a charm...

thanks! im going to keep the headrests for when the top is on, but take them off whenever the top comes off!

Thanks everyone for the gas filler neck pics, the did help! i wanted to make something 100% water proof to the interior. im really happy with the way it turned out. it took about three full work days thinking plus fabricating. the outside is still not fully welded and the back only has a few tack welds, but i am going to fully weld it still!

toplesskayfiver · 12-20-2007, 08:23 PM

NTR72GMC · 01-06-2008, 08:38 PM

any thing new on this?????

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-07-2008, 02:48 AM

toplesskayfiver · 01-07-2008, 04:06 PM

hmm lets see, there sure is, i left off fully welding the gas filler design.

the antenna hole got plugged.

some parts pics

back seat for the most part is done as well, i still want to weld and grind from the bottom of the truck before installing the seat brackets

toplesskayfiver · 01-07-2008, 04:12 PM

my feet are near the front of the truck

jaros44sr · 01-07-2008, 04:31 PM

Nice work on the gas filler neck, enjoying your thread. J.

Rokcrln · 01-08-2008, 09:46 AM

That is one very clean and well thought out mod for the rear seat mounts. Depending on how big my rear notch ends up being I might go the same rout.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

smbrouss70 · 01-08-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

That is one very clean and well thought out mod for the rear seat mounts. Depending on how big my rear notch ends up being I might go the same rout.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Once it's finished, it will look almost factory. Good job!

gringoloco · 01-08-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Once it's finished, it will look almost factory. Good job!

Me too. Slick!

toplesskayfiver · 01-09-2008, 04:34 PM

Thanks, im glad you guys are tuned in!

im a sucker for

factory style stuff that looks good and works good

vintagechevy76 · 01-10-2008, 09:15 AM

That is some very nice work!

toplesskayfiver · 02-06-2008, 06:57 PM

dash upgrade!

got the rockers welded up finally. and i used all new body mounts to align everything (doors mostly) before i separate the frame from the body, nothing is perfect yet but PRETTY DARN CLOSE! when it goes back together AGAIN i will make sure everything is PERFECT! the driver door looks like a reproduction but it just covered in overspray im using 100 percent gm parts

NTR72GMC · 02-08-2008, 08:09 AM

Cool Looking Good!!!!!

Angelse68cal · 02-08-2008, 03:55 PM

NIce Work where in CA are you I am in the IE also

**Yukon Jack** · 02-08-2008, 11:57 PM

Really coming together nicely. Not sure if you mentioned it before, what color will it be?

12-14-2007, 04:09 PM	#26
toplesskayfiver K5-2WD=C5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 69	Re: my 1970 blazer build=4wd to 2wd each seat was about $40.00 (each bucket, and the rear bench) and the brackets were 2.00 a piece. so i paid like $150. here's a better pic of the bracket.

12-14-2007, 07:22 PM	#27
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,277	Re: my 1970 blazer build=4wd to 2wd those are the same ones that I have for my blazer. I bought my seat from jkade and he cut the four brackets out of the floor for me. Looking forward to seeing what they look like in yours. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

12-15-2007, 11:27 AM	#28
jmuck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nacogdoches, Tx Posts: 167	Re: my 1970 blazer build=4wd to 2wd If you go with the 4 link you can get it to go lower b/c you don't have the frame hitting the trailing arms. It isn't any more difficult. I just converted my 4x4 to a 2wd recently. Check out the pics of the 4 link and a pic of my 4x4 to 2x4 blazer. Attached Images

12-15-2007, 08:05 PM	#31
toplesskayfiver K5-2WD=C5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 69	Re: my 1970 blazer build=4wd to 2wd today i pretty much got my front bucket seats mounted. i still need to fill-n'-drill weld the nut brackets to the bottom of the floor. i had to customize the floor a little to make them work. i had to flatten parts of the dip in the floor pan where the two inner bolts go (on both sides), by cuting a small section and hammering it straight then welding it back together. then i drilled my holes.

12-17-2007, 08:00 AM	#33
toplesskayfiver K5-2WD=C5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 69	Re: my 1970 blazer build=4wd to 2wd finally got my seats mounted! whew! took forever, but they came out goood! i used the same brackets that go with the seats, once again my chisel and hammer were a big part here in getting these from the pick a part. i drilled holes and filled them with weld to hold them in place. just like the factory.

12-17-2007, 08:19 AM	#34
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: my 1970 blazer build=4wd to 2wd Seats look good. Are you gonna remove the headrests? Here's a few pics of what I did for the fuel filler on my pickup. The same concept will work for your Blazer. I just used the late model filler and covered it all inside the bed with a Blazer filler cover. To get the neck under the bed, I cut off the stock bend and welded on a piece of pre-bent exhaust tubing from the parts store. Used fuel filler hose to connect to the tank- works like a charm... Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

12-20-2007, 08:23 PM	#36
toplesskayfiver K5-2WD=C5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 69	Re: my 1970 blazer build=4wd to 2wd

01-06-2008, 08:38 PM	#37
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01-07-2008, 02:48 AM	#38
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01-07-2008, 04:06 PM	#39
toplesskayfiver K5-2WD=C5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 69	Re: my 1970 blazer build=4wd to 2wd hmm lets see, there sure is, i left off fully welding the gas filler design. the antenna hole got plugged. some parts pics back seat for the most part is done as well, i still want to weld and grind from the bottom of the truck before installing the seat brackets

01-07-2008, 04:12 PM	#40
toplesskayfiver K5-2WD=C5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 69	Re: my 1970 blazer build=4wd to 2wd my feet are near the front of the truck Last edited by toplesskayfiver; 01-08-2008 at 12:46 AM.

01-07-2008, 04:31 PM	#41
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: my 1970 blazer build=4wd to 2wd Nice work on the gas filler neck, enjoying your thread. J. __________________ 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

01-08-2008, 09:46 AM	#42
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: my 1970 blazer build=4wd to 2wd That is one very clean and well thought out mod for the rear seat mounts. Depending on how big my rear notch ends up being I might go the same rout. Kevin LFD Inc.

01-09-2008, 04:34 PM	#45
toplesskayfiver K5-2WD=C5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 69	Re: my 1970 blazer build=4wd to 2wd Thanks, im glad you guys are tuned in! im a sucker for factory style stuff that looks good and works good Last edited by toplesskayfiver; 01-10-2008 at 11:17 AM.

01-10-2008, 09:15 AM	#46
vintagechevy76 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Castle Rock, Washington Posts: 37	Re: my 1970 blazer build=4wd to 2wd That is some very nice work!



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02-06-2008, 06:57 PM	#47
toplesskayfiver K5-2WD=C5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 69	Re: my 1970 blazer build=4wd to 2wd dash upgrade! got the rockers welded up finally. and i used all new body mounts to align everything (doors mostly) before i separate the frame from the body, nothing is perfect yet but PRETTY DARN CLOSE! when it goes back together AGAIN i will make sure everything is PERFECT! the driver door looks like a reproduction but it just covered in overspray im using 100 percent gm parts Last edited by toplesskayfiver; 02-06-2008 at 06:59 PM.

02-08-2008, 08:09 AM	#48
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: my 1970 blazer build=4wd to 2wd Cool Looking Good!!!!!

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02-08-2008, 11:57 PM	#50
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