My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

birkinsb · 04-28-2020, 04:01 AM

I thought I would throw some pictures up of my 1970 2wd blazer that I have been working on for the last 12 years. Still got a ways to go but she drives. Just waiting for the DMV to open up so I can take it off NON OP and drive it LEGALLY.

birkinsb · 04-28-2020, 04:04 AM

more pics

darkhorse970 · 04-28-2020, 04:06 AM

Very nice!

birkinsb · 04-28-2020, 04:33 AM

more pics

birkinsb · 04-28-2020, 04:54 AM

Thanks man I cant wait to get out on the road and enjoy all the time and money I have spent on her. Only driven it 2 times in the 12 years that I have had it.

Thealien · 04-28-2020, 05:17 AM

Looks great! What are your opinions on the door panels?

birkinsb · 04-28-2020, 05:48 AM

They work good with a little tweaking. Was nice that I live close to them and was able to order with no holes for door handle and window crank for a cleaner look. I Used velcro to give them a little better support.

**lolife99** · 04-28-2020, 02:12 PM

Very nice!

**lks dcvn** · 04-28-2020, 05:06 PM

congrats - looks great!

birkinsb · 04-28-2020, 09:57 PM

I have the bumpers on the way and SLOSH mild tubs at the paint shop as well as tmi bed caps. Here is a couple pics after taking her out for a shake down today. I need to get the ass down another couple inches. Is anyone running the CPP rear coil over system and if so how low can you go?

RustyBucket · 04-29-2020, 12:55 AM

wow!!!! Please keep the pictures coming as you finish it up. VERY NICELY DONE.

OldCreek · 04-29-2020, 02:39 AM

The grill works really nice with the overall paint scheme!

Very nice!

**raggedjim** · 04-30-2020, 10:09 AM

Great work! Rg

Reno · 04-30-2020, 10:13 AM

ok so where is the stereo & heat/ac controls hidden?

**72ironmike** · 04-30-2020, 12:54 PM

Very nice !

hvacfatboy · 04-30-2020, 09:10 PM

This is a nice blazer. Are you using the stock frame and can you post more pics of your motor from the side. I have a 2wd that i am trying to install a 6.0l ls

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-01-2020, 12:17 PM

Very nice, keep the pics coming!

**mortoyz** · 05-01-2020, 09:31 PM

Very Nice!!

**BIG ORANGE** · 05-04-2020, 12:53 PM

I'm on a build real similar, and your's looks great brother....
What size tire's and wheels are you running?
I cut the tops off of 6 junk door's and built my bed sides up to match the height of the door's on the blazer, I also welded my tailgate shut too.
thanxs

scf100 · 05-07-2020, 02:22 PM

Dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jondancer · 05-08-2020, 01:50 PM

Id say it was worth the wait ! What color is that ?

birkinsb · 05-11-2020, 04:11 PM

Sorry guys I was out of town but thanks for the feedback. The color is Nardo Gray
and the stereo I am planning on running a hidden Bluetooth amp that will stream music from my phone with no head unit. The A/C is controlled by how far you stick your head up over the seat Lol. Rear tires are Toyo 295/40/20 and toyo 255/45/20 in the front. What are you wanting a picture of exactly in the engine bay? And yes it is the original frame.

birkinsb · 05-11-2020, 10:55 PM

Some pics of the windshield frame a couple of you ask me about. We took a truck roof and cut and smoothed it all. Got the seat belts installed today and think I’m going with the blue lights on the cluster.

**BIG ORANGE** · 05-12-2020, 07:59 AM

What's yr plans on vent window's? Are you running them? I see you cut the tops of the door area where the VW go in. It looks great how you smoothed everything up.
thanxs

birkinsb · 05-12-2020, 05:50 PM

I am planning on running a one piece window.

04-28-2020, 04:01 AM	#1
birkinsb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: anaheim Posts: 40	My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done I thought I would throw some pictures up of my 1970 2wd blazer that I have been working on for the last 12 years. Still got a ways to go but she drives. Just waiting for the DMV to open up so I can take it off NON OP and drive it LEGALLY. Attached Images Last edited by birkinsb; 04-28-2020 at 04:22 AM.

04-28-2020, 04:04 AM	#2
birkinsb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: anaheim Posts: 40	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done more pics Attached Images

04-28-2020, 04:06 AM	#3
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,103	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done Very nice! __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

04-28-2020, 04:33 AM	#4
birkinsb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: anaheim Posts: 40	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done more pics Attached Images

04-28-2020, 04:54 AM	#5
birkinsb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: anaheim Posts: 40	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done Thanks man I cant wait to get out on the road and enjoy all the time and money I have spent on her. Only driven it 2 times in the 12 years that I have had it.

04-28-2020, 05:17 AM	#6
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,126	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done Looks great! What are your opinions on the door panels? __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

04-28-2020, 05:48 AM	#7
birkinsb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: anaheim Posts: 40	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done They work good with a little tweaking. Was nice that I live close to them and was able to order with no holes for door handle and window crank for a cleaner look. I Used velcro to give them a little better support.

04-28-2020, 02:12 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,681	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done Very nice! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-28-2020, 05:06 PM	#9
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,338	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done congrats - looks great!

04-28-2020, 09:57 PM	#10
birkinsb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: anaheim Posts: 40	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done I have the bumpers on the way and SLOSH mild tubs at the paint shop as well as tmi bed caps. Here is a couple pics after taking her out for a shake down today. I need to get the ass down another couple inches. Is anyone running the CPP rear coil over system and if so how low can you go? Attached Images

04-29-2020, 12:55 AM	#11
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done wow!!!! Please keep the pictures coming as you finish it up. VERY NICELY DONE. __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

04-29-2020, 02:39 AM	#12
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done The grill works really nice with the overall paint scheme! Very nice! __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

04-30-2020, 10:09 AM	#13
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,366	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done Great work! Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd

04-30-2020, 10:13 AM	#14
Reno Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Fort Collins CO Posts: 124	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done ok so where is the stereo & heat/ac controls hidden?

04-30-2020, 12:54 PM	#15
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,057	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done Very nice !



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04-30-2020, 09:10 PM	#16
hvacfatboy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Timberlake NC Posts: 397	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done This is a nice blazer. Are you using the stock frame and can you post more pics of your motor from the side. I have a 2wd that i am trying to install a 6.0l ls

05-01-2020, 12:17 PM	#17
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done Very nice, keep the pics coming! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

05-01-2020, 09:31 PM	#18
mortoyz Active Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maroa, IL Posts: 124	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done Very Nice!!

05-04-2020, 12:53 PM	#19
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,742	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done I'm on a build real similar, and your's looks great brother.... What size tire's and wheels are you running? I cut the tops off of 6 junk door's and built my bed sides up to match the height of the door's on the blazer, I also welded my tailgate shut too. thanxs __________________ Things happen for a reason!

05-07-2020, 02:22 PM	#20
scf100 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Athens,Ga Posts: 216	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done Dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1970 2WD Blazer 454 1972 C-10 Extended Cab 350 SBC

05-08-2020, 01:50 PM	#21
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,192	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done Id say it was worth the wait ! What color is that ?

05-11-2020, 04:11 PM	#22
birkinsb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: anaheim Posts: 40	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done Sorry guys I was out of town but thanks for the feedback. The color is Nardo Gray and the stereo I am planning on running a hidden Bluetooth amp that will stream music from my phone with no head unit. The A/C is controlled by how far you stick your head up over the seat Lol. Rear tires are Toyo 295/40/20 and toyo 255/45/20 in the front. What are you wanting a picture of exactly in the engine bay? And yes it is the original frame.

05-11-2020, 10:55 PM	#23
birkinsb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: anaheim Posts: 40	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done Some pics of the windshield frame a couple of you ask me about. We took a truck roof and cut and smoothed it all. Got the seat belts installed today and think I’m going with the blue lights on the cluster. Attached Images

05-12-2020, 07:59 AM	#24
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,742	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done What's yr plans on vent window's? Are you running them? I see you cut the tops of the door area where the VW go in. It looks great how you smoothed everything up. thanxs __________________ Things happen for a reason!

05-12-2020, 05:50 PM	#25
birkinsb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: anaheim Posts: 40	Re: My 1970 2wd Blazer 12 year project almost done I am planning on running a one piece window.

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