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**Ron 586** · 10-30-2009, 02:24 AM

Not the way I had intended to start a build thread. I bought a 1972 2wd Blazer off of Craigs list in Ia. Luv and I ran up and got it yesterday and brought it to my place in Tennessee. The first 7 hours of our trip was like driving in a car wash. The rest of the trip was light to heavy rain. So no pics....yet. Not much checking things out......yet. But one thing is for sure, it is sitting on 8 lug wheels all around and it has big rear brake drums. The housing itself is more rounded than a 12 bolt and looks like a 3/4 ton.. Did they build a factory 3/4 ton 2wd Blazer in 1972? Yeah, my thoughts exactly.

**lolife99** · 10-30-2009, 03:46 AM

Subscribing for more pics.
Hmmm,... wonder why they converted it to a 3/4 ton?

OARNGESI · 10-30-2009, 04:21 AM

Looking forward to see pics of the blazer

vtblazer · 10-30-2009, 06:49 AM

Subscribed.

Congrats Ron.

**lks dcvn** · 10-30-2009, 07:25 AM

Also looking forward to the pix! Congrats.

Not sure about the 8 lug stuff - when a truck is almost 40 years old - almost anything can happen along the way I guess -

**Tom Vogel** · 10-30-2009, 09:05 AM

I saw what appeared to be a 3/4 ton pickup with a diff (with 8 lugs) that had that huge round center like you describe. This truck had 8 lugs front and back ... but was sitting on a trailing arm/coil spring rear suspension. So go figure. Id put this question to Wes from Classic Heartbeat.

**lks dcvn** · 10-30-2009, 09:32 AM

Using this guide - http://www.coloradok5.com/axleguide.shtml

Does it look like this (10 bolt Eaton - HO52 or HO72)? Very expensive for rebuilding and brake work...if it were me - I would swap it out.

Not my pic - I borrowed it off the forum here...

my67chevytruck · 10-30-2009, 10:01 AM

subscribed

72BlckButy · 10-30-2009, 03:05 PM

Can't wait to see some travel shots Ron, glad to hear you got her home.

Now go get busy!

**Ron 586** · 10-30-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Can't wait to see some travel shots Ron, glad to hear you got her home.

Now go get busy!

No travel shots unfortunately. Hard to take pics of rain.

**Ron 586** · 10-30-2009, 07:51 PM

The truck left the factory as a 5 lug 1/2 ton blazer. (SPID) How and when the hevey duty stuff got put in is not known. Here are some pics of the old girl, kind of a get to know her.

**Ron 586** · 10-30-2009, 07:57 PM

More.

**Ron 586** · 10-30-2009, 08:02 PM

Some more.

**Ron 586** · 10-30-2009, 08:09 PM

Yep more.

low'n slow · 10-30-2009, 08:10 PM

68 CST horn button? What happened to the floor?

Looks like a great project.

**Ron 586** · 10-30-2009, 08:19 PM

Oh no, more.

**Ron 586** · 10-30-2009, 08:37 PM

more.

**Ron 586** · 10-30-2009, 08:45 PM

some more.

**Ron 586** · 10-30-2009, 09:02 PM

more.

The old girl has joined the herd. I think she fits in well.

vtblazer · 10-30-2009, 09:12 PM

How did you find it?

Someones mothballed project?

...and your plans for it are?

swyfor5 · 10-30-2009, 10:10 PM

Wow, nice pic's!

**Ron 586** · 10-30-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

How did you find it?

Someones mothballed project?

...and your plans for it are?

Craig (Luv) found it on the St. Louis Mo. craigslist. He posted it on the Tn. board where I saw it and called on it. All I asked was if it had a title and if I hooked my winch to the front would all of it make it on the trailer. He answered yes to both and I said I'll take, Hell I didn't even try to beat him down on price.

This truck started out in South Carolina and was bought and brought to Columbia, Mo. The guy I bought it from In Ia bought it in Columbia Mo and brought it home to build it. He lost his job and was forced to start selling toys and that is where I got in the picture.

My plans.........well let's say they are already shot. I thought I was getting a 5 lug 1/2 ton and all I would need to do is get the bodywork done and drop a engine and transmission in it and ride. Now I have to find out about all this 3/4 or 1 ton running gear and what it is out of. Send me your number as I may need to ask you for advise about it all. All I can say is it's going to be a wild ride.

EDIT: After some thought I will be taking the front sup and 5 lug rear end out from under a 71 long bed truck that I bought for the engine and trans and a good cab with a good Tn, title. Problem solved with nothing more than labor involved.

Big J · 10-31-2009, 02:26 AM

Congrats Ron. I'd drop it to the ground with air ride and throw in a 5.9 Cummins with a big turbo. Yep, it'd be different. With the heavy running gear maybe someone built it for towing. Who knows, lol.

**Ron 586** · 10-31-2009, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Big J

Congrats Ron. I'd drop it to the ground with air ride and throw in a 5.9 Cummins with a big turbo. Yep, it'd be different. With the heavy running gear maybe someone built it for towing. Who knows, lol.

I ain't into diesels or air ride so sorry not for me. What has me wondering is the front tires are 17.5's and the power steering is a ram setup. That leads me to believe that it is off of something older. The rears are 16.5's. I have a 72 camper special 3/4 ton that has the same rear and wheels on it. So not worried there.

To shift gears I have a all new 6 lug setup with disc brakes, 2 1/2" drop spindles and 4"drop springs on the rear and a set of 20's that just need to be swapped from one frame to the other.(kind of what I'm leaning toward at the moment)

I also have it in 5 lug. To many choices and I like them all. Will just have to weigh it all out and make a choice then go for it. Stay tuned........

**lolife99** · 10-31-2009, 03:47 AM

Congrats on the blazer purchase!
Always glad to see these old blazers saved, and put back on the road.
Especially the 2wd's.

10-30-2009, 02:24 AM	#1
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Project Patches Not the way I had intended to start a build thread. I bought a 1972 2wd Blazer off of Craigs list in Ia. Luv and I ran up and got it yesterday and brought it to my place in Tennessee. The first 7 hours of our trip was like driving in a car wash. The rest of the trip was light to heavy rain. So no pics....yet. Not much checking things out......yet. But one thing is for sure, it is sitting on 8 lug wheels all around and it has big rear brake drums. The housing itself is more rounded than a 12 bolt and looks like a 3/4 ton.. Did they build a factory 3/4 ton 2wd Blazer in 1972? Yeah, my thoughts exactly. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

10-30-2009, 03:46 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: Project Patches Subscribing for more pics. Hmmm,... wonder why they converted it to a 3/4 ton? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-30-2009, 04:21 AM	#3
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Project Patches Looking forward to see pics of the blazer __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

10-30-2009, 06:49 AM	#4
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Project Patches Subscribed. Congrats Ron.

10-30-2009, 07:25 AM	#5
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Project Patches Also looking forward to the pix! Congrats. Not sure about the 8 lug stuff - when a truck is almost 40 years old - almost anything can happen along the way I guess -

10-30-2009, 09:05 AM	#6
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Project Patches I saw what appeared to be a 3/4 ton pickup with a diff (with 8 lugs) that had that huge round center like you describe. This truck had 8 lugs front and back ... but was sitting on a trailing arm/coil spring rear suspension. So go figure. Id put this question to Wes from Classic Heartbeat.

10-30-2009, 09:32 AM	#7
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Project Patches Using this guide - http://www.coloradok5.com/axleguide.shtml Does it look like this (10 bolt Eaton - HO52 or HO72)? Very expensive for rebuilding and brake work...if it were me - I would swap it out. Not my pic - I borrowed it off the forum here... Attached Images

10-30-2009, 10:01 AM	#8
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project Patches subscribed __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

10-30-2009, 03:05 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project Patches Can't wait to see some travel shots Ron, glad to hear you got her home. Now go get busy! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-30-2009, 07:51 PM	#11
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Project Patches The truck left the factory as a 5 lug 1/2 ton blazer. (SPID) How and when the hevey duty stuff got put in is not known. Here are some pics of the old girl, kind of a get to know her. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

10-30-2009, 07:57 PM	#12
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Project Patches More. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

10-30-2009, 08:02 PM	#13
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Project Patches Some more. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

10-30-2009, 08:09 PM	#14
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Project Patches Yep more. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

10-30-2009, 08:10 PM	#15
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: Project Patches 68 CST horn button? What happened to the floor? Looks like a great project.

10-30-2009, 08:19 PM	#16
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Project Patches Oh no, more. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket



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10-30-2009, 08:37 PM	#17
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Project Patches more. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

10-30-2009, 08:45 PM	#18
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Project Patches some more. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

10-30-2009, 09:02 PM	#19
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Project Patches more. The old girl has joined the herd. I think she fits in well. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

10-30-2009, 09:12 PM	#20
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Project Patches How did you find it? Someones mothballed project? ...and your plans for it are?

10-30-2009, 10:10 PM	#21
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Project Patches Wow, nice pic's!

10-31-2009, 02:26 AM	#23
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: Project Patches Congrats Ron. I'd drop it to the ground with air ride and throw in a 5.9 Cummins with a big turbo. Yep, it'd be different. With the heavy running gear maybe someone built it for towing. Who knows, lol. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

10-31-2009, 03:47 AM	#25
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: Project Patches Congrats on the blazer purchase! Always glad to see these old blazers saved, and put back on the road. Especially the 2wd's. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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