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05-11-2019, 02:49 PM | #1 |
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Frame swap Trailblazer/Taskforce
In 2017, I brought 1956 chevy truck short bed stepside. This is my 2nd project but by no means am I a professional or expert. I am self-taught by y'all guys on Google. Finally I have time to work on the truck.
I was inspired by Dug`58, Dsraven and others to do this trailblazer frame swap. I sold 56' frame and brought 2002 trailblazer for $1500. After reading other trends, I decided to use the Trailblazer complete body and engine wiring. That way I'll dont worry about Pcm wiring and wiring headaches. I'll be use the same powerful inline engine. I am worrying about the instrument clusters functions. Any ideas? When the time comes. The plan: complete restoration of the cab only (body, mechanically, electrical and all). Currently, I am test fitting the brake and steering wheel assembly. Here are some past pics. |
05-11-2019, 03:01 PM | #2 |
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Re: Frame swap Trailblazer/Taskforce
Removing body
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05-11-2019, 03:04 PM | #3 |
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Re: Frame swap Trailblazer/Taskforce
Test fitting
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05-11-2019, 03:12 PM | #4 |
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Re: Frame swap Trailblazer/Taskforce
Test fitting
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05-12-2019, 12:05 PM | #5 |
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Re: Frame swap Trailblazer/Taskforce
how do you plan to connect the dots between the red front clip and the firewall? making it a rigid structure? plan to use the new style body mounts at the front and rear of the cab? new style gauge cluster to eliminate tech issues?
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05-12-2019, 12:08 PM | #6 |
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Re: Frame swap Trailblazer/Taskforce
here is another thread with trailblazer underpinnings. you may be able to solve some problems by using the envoy/trailblazer power brake and pedal set up and that would also assist you with hanging the steering column and mounting the drive by wire accel pedal.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=653590&page=2 |
05-21-2019, 12:43 AM | #7 |
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Re: Frame swap Trailblazer/Taskforce
most TF/trailblazer swaps I have seen reuse the trailblazer firewall so I am interested to see your approach.
plug and play wiring is the easiest, you will love going from unfired to fired in an afternoon.
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Re: Frame swap Trailblazer/Taskforce
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09-10-2020, 10:11 PM | #9 |
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Re: Frame swap Trailblazer/Taskforce
hey gabe,
any progress that you can post pics of? mine seems to get back burner'd by other stuff that's a priority. maybe soon I can get back on it. would love to see how your's is coming along though. maybe inspire me to say "no!" to the other priorities. |
09-11-2020, 12:28 PM | #10 |
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Re: Frame swap Trailblazer/Taskforce
Pics corrected for you.
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09-11-2020, 12:29 PM | #11 |
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Re: Frame swap Trailblazer/Taskforce
Last one.
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09-11-2020, 11:10 PM | #12 |
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Re: Frame swap Trailblazer/Taskforce
hey, thanks t/gater. that makes it so much easier.
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11-09-2022, 02:01 PM | #13 |
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Re: Frame swap Trailblazer/Taskforce
reviving an old thread to see if there is still a project going on, if it is done, maybe stalled or maybe sold unfinished?
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