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**raggedjim** · 06-26-2003, 11:29 PM

I've seen a 2wd Blazer for sale and have a few questions. This is supposedly an original 2wd but the vin number starts BKE I thought all 2wd vins started with CE or CS and I've never seen a vin start with a B. I crawled all over this Blazer (1969 by the way) and it has trailing arm rear and the frame is bowed out at the rear where the springs mount. The crossmember is riveted in, not bolted in as well as the front crossmember. The cab has the small hump and has never been cut for a transfer case. It was a three on the tree but now has an automatic and a 350 (not original motor) I'm just curious because all these seem to say 2wd except the vin.

Thanks, Roger

Alexis · 06-26-2003, 11:58 PM

2wd blazer started in 1970. All 2 wheel drives have coil rears. match the vin number to the number on the frame. You can find the numbers above the steering box on top of the frame rail.

bouncytruck · 06-27-2003, 12:03 PM

If it is a '69, then it's not original 2wd. By the way, my '69 has a vin that starts with BKE!

**raggedjim** · 06-27-2003, 03:03 PM

Thanks guys. I checked the number on the frame and it doesn't match so I'm assuming a 2wd frame was swapped in. Someone did some good work on it though, it drives and handles great.

Roger

Longhorn Man · 06-27-2003, 03:14 PM

That or they swapped the VIN ont he door jamb. (low hump w/no hole makes me think this) Does the glove box still have the sticker?

*Gee_Emm* · 06-27-2003, 04:20 PM

Does the back of the frame look like it has been cut off?

**raggedjim** · 06-27-2003, 04:21 PM

It's been painted over... I'm pretty sure it's an original 2wd frame that was swapped in. It does have 6 lug wheels and drums as well as power brakers and steering. I may buy it anyway, it looks good and drives good.

**raggedjim** · 06-27-2003, 04:23 PM

Gee Emm, no there are no welds or cuts on the frame anywhere.

Thanks, Rg

**nightmare** · 06-27-2003, 04:52 PM

if you don't mind me askin, how much is he sellin if for?

**raggedjim** · 06-28-2003, 10:14 AM

Nightmare, $5,000 This may be high for a non original but I like it and am trying to talk him down, I'll take some pictures and post them later, maybe you guys could advise me on it. You NEVER see on of these in Kentucky, I know they are out there because I see them on the net but they are $$$!

Thanks, Rg

**raggedjim** · 07-02-2003, 02:46 PM

Here's a picture, I know the grill i '71 0r '72 but it is 6 lug and drum 2wd and the frame is stamped 0Sxxxxxx so I think the frame is from a '70.

**raggedjim** · 07-02-2003, 02:47 PM

Another pic

**raggedjim** · 07-02-2003, 02:52 PM

One more

**nightmare** · 07-02-2003, 03:50 PM

looks sharp. but from the frame numbers you quoted, its a 70 2wd frame, with a 69 body and ... well you know the rest. anyhow, i'd spend the $5K for it.

bouncytruck · 07-02-2003, 03:51 PM

Wow, it is very nice looking! There are a lot of non-original 2wd's out there that don't look that nice for the $. Does the vin plate have the original riviets? If all looks good, I say go for it!

70 CST 4X4 · 07-02-2003, 04:08 PM

Looks good! Soulds like they did a nice job on it. I would get it.

**raggedjim** · 07-02-2003, 04:18 PM

Thanks guys, I called the guy this morning and told him I would buy it. I couldn't help myself! As far as the rivets, they are kind of star shaped. I crawled underneath and the area of the hump has no holes for a transfer case. I'm not gonna get too hung up on it, I like it just for what it is.

Thanks for the advise, Roger

P.S. Now I gotta sell the '77, wives don't understand this collecting thing...

Longhorn Man · 07-02-2003, 05:15 PM

That thing is super sweet!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-02-2003, 06:29 PM

That thing is pimp gotta love the 2wd blazer's wish mine was.

brad2 · 07-02-2003, 08:36 PM

Thats a super nice looking Blazer. Looks to be well worth the $$. Lets see some pics of the 77 your now going to have to sell.

**raggedjim** · 07-03-2003, 05:14 PM

Not quite so pimp... was going to lower it but found the red one and lost interest... Thanks for the positive comments, Rg

06-26-2003, 11:29 PM	#1
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,411	2wd Blazer questions I've seen a 2wd Blazer for sale and have a few questions. This is supposedly an original 2wd but the vin number starts BKE I thought all 2wd vins started with CE or CS and I've never seen a vin start with a B. I crawled all over this Blazer (1969 by the way) and it has trailing arm rear and the frame is bowed out at the rear where the springs mount. The crossmember is riveted in, not bolted in as well as the front crossmember. The cab has the small hump and has never been cut for a transfer case. It was a three on the tree but now has an automatic and a 350 (not original motor) I'm just curious because all these seem to say 2wd except the vin. Thanks, Roger __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd

06-27-2003, 12:03 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	If it is a '69, then it's not original 2wd. By the way, my '69 has a vin that starts with BKE! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-27-2003, 03:03 PM	#4
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,411	Thanks guys. I checked the number on the frame and it doesn't match so I'm assuming a 2wd frame was swapped in. Someone did some good work on it though, it drives and handles great. Roger __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd

06-27-2003, 04:21 PM	#7
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,411	It's been painted over... I'm pretty sure it's an original 2wd frame that was swapped in. It does have 6 lug wheels and drums as well as power brakers and steering. I may buy it anyway, it looks good and drives good. __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd

06-27-2003, 04:23 PM	#8
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,411	Gee Emm, no there are no welds or cuts on the frame anywhere. Thanks, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd

06-26-2003, 11:58 PM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	2wd blazer started in 1970. All 2 wheel drives have coil rears. match the vin number to the number on the frame. You can find the numbers above the steering box on top of the frame rail.

06-27-2003, 03:14 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	That or they swapped the VIN ont he door jamb. (low hump w/no hole makes me think this) Does the glove box still have the sticker?

06-27-2003, 04:20 PM	#6
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Does the back of the frame look like it has been cut off?

06-28-2003, 10:14 AM	#10
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,411	Nightmare, $5,000 This may be high for a non original but I like it and am trying to talk him down, I'll take some pictures and post them later, maybe you guys could advise me on it. You NEVER see on of these in Kentucky, I know they are out there because I see them on the net but they are $$$! Thanks, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd

07-02-2003, 02:46 PM	#11
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,411	picture of blazer Here's a picture, I know the grill i '71 0r '72 but it is 6 lug and drum 2wd and the frame is stamped 0Sxxxxxx so I think the frame is from a '70. __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd Last edited by raggedjim; 10-21-2009 at 03:07 PM.

07-02-2003, 02:47 PM	#12
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,411	Another pic __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd Last edited by raggedjim; 10-21-2009 at 03:07 PM.

07-02-2003, 02:52 PM	#13
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,411	One more __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd Last edited by raggedjim; 10-21-2009 at 03:07 PM.

07-02-2003, 03:51 PM	#15
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Wow, it is very nice looking! There are a lot of non-original 2wd's out there that don't look that nice for the $. Does the vin plate have the original riviets? If all looks good, I say go for it! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-02-2003, 04:08 PM	#16
70 CST 4X4 Have A Nice Day! Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 356	Looks good! Soulds like they did a nice job on it. I would get it. __________________ 1970 CST K10 350/350/205 Short Bed - Fleetside Tach-Tilt-A/C-Tow Hooks Front & Rear Disc Brakes Front & Rear Posi 3.73 Gears 30 Gallon Stainless Fuel Tank SOLD 01/18 !!!!! 2007 2500 HD Classic Crew Cab LT2 4X4 Duramax LBZ

07-02-2003, 04:18 PM	#17
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,411	Thanks guys, I called the guy this morning and told him I would buy it. I couldn't help myself! As far as the rivets, they are kind of star shaped. I crawled underneath and the area of the hump has no holes for a transfer case. I'm not gonna get too hung up on it, I like it just for what it is. Thanks for the advise, Roger P.S. Now I gotta sell the '77, wives don't understand this collecting thing... __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd



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07-02-2003, 05:15 PM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	That thing is super sweet!

07-02-2003, 06:29 PM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	That thing is pimp gotta love the 2wd blazer's wish mine was. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-02-2003, 08:36 PM	#20
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,058	Thats a super nice looking Blazer. Looks to be well worth the $$. Lets see some pics of the 77 your now going to have to sell. __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

07-03-2003, 05:14 PM	#21
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,411	Not quite so pimp... was going to lower it but found the red one and lost interest... Thanks for the positive comments, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd Last edited by raggedjim; 10-21-2009 at 03:07 PM.

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