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d.garza9 · 09-09-2011, 11:05 PM

Got the Engine painted and mocked up. Engine cross member/ engine mounts from Pacific Fabrication worked great. Easy to install and adjust. Had minor clearance issues with the shifter on the driver's side. Had no issues with oil pan clearance but will still lift truck 3" as recommended. Going to take coupler from AA to machine shop tomorrow to get it cut in order to get the transfer case attached to the tranny.
NEED HELP on fuel cell set up. Post what you have!!

d.garza9 · 09-15-2011, 05:57 PM

I got the coupler cut and am in the process of mocking up the engine transmission and transfer case. I have found the original transmission shifter will not work, obviously, and am needing help trying to come up with a solution. I want to keep the shifter in the steering column and avoid having to install a floor shifter. I appreciate any possible solutions you might have.
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y5mgisi · 09-15-2011, 08:40 PM

What application were the headers for? Do you have a part number for them?

d.garza9 · 09-16-2011, 07:12 PM

The headers are going into my 72 K5 with a 5.3 4L60E. The headers are made by Doug Thorley and their part number is 324Y-C. I purchased them through Summit Racing.
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d.garza9 · 09-21-2011, 11:19 PM

Ordered and received a transmission linkage from Lokar(ACA-1800) in order to use the original shifter. Also after mock up the front drive shaft does not fit properly and needs to be cut about an inch. Will take to a local guy that cuts these shafts.
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d.garza9 · 10-19-2011, 07:37 PM

Lokar Installed.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-05-2011, 02:15 PM

Awesome build I have got to hang out in the blazer section more..

thor · 11-17-2011, 03:49 PM

Just found this build again. Nice work!

It appears as though you are running a truck oil pan. Perhaps a camaro oil pan will allow the front shaft to fit without mods or lifting the blazer?

As for wheels & tires - if you are wanting to run a 33" or 35" tire, I think a 17" wheel would be the largest I would go. Otherwise the sidewall gets so short you'll have to do the lowrider creep over speed bumps (in a 4x4) so you don't smash your rims.

Personally I have 35" tires on 15" wheels and it rides nice and smooth without too much "push" while cornering.

d.garza9 · 11-17-2011, 07:35 PM

@ Thor,

Thanks for the comment. Good to have you back. I grinded off a small piece off of the Pacific Fabrication Crossmember and that appears to have worked. I am still in the process of selecting the tire and wheel combination.

d.garza9 · 11-17-2011, 07:38 PM

Here is the latest pic of the engine. Working on trying to come up with a fuel delivery and return system. Post some systems that you guys have done for LS swaps on this type of blazer.

thor · 11-18-2011, 12:26 PM

I have not done an LS swap yet but I hear good things about FuelCellGuy on the board. He can make an aluminum fuel cell with in-tank pump that will fit the stock location. Then run braided line to the rail? I do know that TheAlien has done a great LS swap thread on here that is chock full of info. Hope this helps!

d.garza9 · 11-22-2011, 09:38 PM

Had some fuel parts delivered today!! I found this LS FUEL SYSTEM
thread to be very useful.

y5mgisi · 11-23-2011, 12:00 AM

Geepers! Just looked up those headers! First of all, i didnt know doug thorley made swap headers. They looks great but man! $615?! thats as much as my motor will cost!

d.garza9 · 12-02-2011, 10:15 PM

@ y5mgisi,

I thought they were pricey at first, but once I saw them installed the doubts got lost in the ceramic coating finish!!! If you wanna play, you gotta pay.

The fuel filter arrived today. Just a few more components to order before the install!!

d.garza9 · 12-09-2011, 12:19 AM

Radiator came in today......

VA72C10 · 12-09-2011, 12:43 AM

very nice!

d.garza9 · 12-09-2011, 11:58 PM

@ VA72C10 - Thanks!

Just got a 3-3/8" Autometer gauge for the center hole of the bezel. I heard these these are quite difficult to attain. Luckily for me Putter, one of members on this board, had a new one and I purchased it from him. Putter has done custom gauge hook ups and am planning on Putter building my bezel once I acquire the rest of the gauges.

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thor · 12-12-2011, 04:45 PM

Yeah, Putter's guage clusters look really, really nice! Congrats on the 3-3/8"! That'll look awesome!

d.garza9 · 02-22-2012, 12:17 AM

Does anyone know what ohm range the gauges are supposed to be for an LS swap?
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d.garza9 · 03-12-2012, 08:33 AM

Seats are in.

tubbedII · 03-12-2012, 03:22 PM

Those seats came out great!!!

Got a question for ya on the color of the top on the inside since I noticed you painted it black as well...do you like it? I'm going through this dilema right now with mine in my head...black will definiitely match better with the interior, but I don't know if I'll like the "cave" feeling so I'm considering keeping it white for a more roomier feel.

d.garza9 · 03-14-2012, 02:51 PM

@ tubbedII,

had it not been for the black racing stripes I painted on the hood I would have gone with the white top. I agree with you that the black gives it a "cave" look.
On a side note: I am currently having issues reinstalling the hard top. If you have close up pictures of the how the gaskets line up all around the door and hard top please post them.

I am having the windshield installed today.

tubbedII · 03-14-2012, 04:12 PM

Sorry...I can't really help ya there...my gaskets are pretty much non existant since they are so deteriated. Which ones are you having issues with? That flap one?

d.garza9 · 04-20-2012, 04:19 PM

Almost There

d.garza9 · 05-02-2012, 11:53 AM

Putter sent a pic of the work in progress!!!!

09-09-2011, 11:05 PM	#51
d.garza9 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX Posts: 74	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go Got the Engine painted and mocked up. Engine cross member/ engine mounts from Pacific Fabrication worked great. Easy to install and adjust. Had minor clearance issues with the shifter on the driver's side. Had no issues with oil pan clearance but will still lift truck 3" as recommended. Going to take coupler from AA to machine shop tomorrow to get it cut in order to get the transfer case attached to the tranny. NEED HELP on fuel cell set up. Post what you have!! Attached Images __________________ If You Ain't First, You're Last - Ricky Bobby It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning - Dominic Toretto The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged- Deut. 31:8

09-15-2011, 05:57 PM	#52
d.garza9 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX Posts: 74	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go I got the coupler cut and am in the process of mocking up the engine transmission and transfer case. I have found the original transmission shifter will not work, obviously, and am needing help trying to come up with a solution. I want to keep the shifter in the steering column and avoid having to install a floor shifter. I appreciate any possible solutions you might have. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ If You Ain't First, You're Last - Ricky Bobby It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning - Dominic Toretto The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged- Deut. 31:8

09-15-2011, 08:40 PM	#53
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go What application were the headers for? Do you have a part number for them?

09-16-2011, 07:12 PM	#54
d.garza9 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX Posts: 74	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go The headers are going into my 72 K5 with a 5.3 4L60E. The headers are made by Doug Thorley and their part number is 324Y-C. I purchased them through Summit Racing. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ If You Ain't First, You're Last - Ricky Bobby It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning - Dominic Toretto The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged- Deut. 31:8

09-21-2011, 11:19 PM	#55
d.garza9 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX Posts: 74	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go Ordered and received a transmission linkage from Lokar(ACA-1800) in order to use the original shifter. Also after mock up the front drive shaft does not fit properly and needs to be cut about an inch. Will take to a local guy that cuts these shafts. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ If You Ain't First, You're Last - Ricky Bobby It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning - Dominic Toretto The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged- Deut. 31:8

10-19-2011, 07:37 PM	#56
d.garza9 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX Posts: 74	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go Lokar Installed. Attached Images __________________ If You Ain't First, You're Last - Ricky Bobby It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning - Dominic Toretto The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged- Deut. 31:8

11-05-2011, 02:15 PM	#57
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go Awesome build I have got to hang out in the blazer section more.. __________________ 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..

11-17-2011, 03:49 PM	#58
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go Just found this build again. Nice work! It appears as though you are running a truck oil pan. Perhaps a camaro oil pan will allow the front shaft to fit without mods or lifting the blazer? As for wheels & tires - if you are wanting to run a 33" or 35" tire, I think a 17" wheel would be the largest I would go. Otherwise the sidewall gets so short you'll have to do the lowrider creep over speed bumps (in a 4x4) so you don't smash your rims. Personally I have 35" tires on 15" wheels and it rides nice and smooth without too much "push" while cornering. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

11-17-2011, 07:35 PM	#59
d.garza9 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX Posts: 74	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go @ Thor, Thanks for the comment. Good to have you back. I grinded off a small piece off of the Pacific Fabrication Crossmember and that appears to have worked. I am still in the process of selecting the tire and wheel combination. Attached Images __________________ If You Ain't First, You're Last - Ricky Bobby It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning - Dominic Toretto The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged- Deut. 31:8

11-17-2011, 07:38 PM	#60
d.garza9 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX Posts: 74	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go Here is the latest pic of the engine. Working on trying to come up with a fuel delivery and return system. Post some systems that you guys have done for LS swaps on this type of blazer. Attached Images __________________ If You Ain't First, You're Last - Ricky Bobby It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning - Dominic Toretto The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged- Deut. 31:8

11-18-2011, 12:26 PM	#61
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go I have not done an LS swap yet but I hear good things about FuelCellGuy on the board. He can make an aluminum fuel cell with in-tank pump that will fit the stock location. Then run braided line to the rail? I do know that TheAlien has done a great LS swap thread on here that is chock full of info. Hope this helps! __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

11-22-2011, 09:38 PM	#62
d.garza9 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX Posts: 74	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go Had some fuel parts delivered today!! I found this LS FUEL SYSTEM thread to be very useful. Attached Images __________________ If You Ain't First, You're Last - Ricky Bobby It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning - Dominic Toretto The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged- Deut. 31:8

11-23-2011, 12:00 AM	#63
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go Geepers! Just looked up those headers! First of all, i didnt know doug thorley made swap headers. They looks great but man! $615?! thats as much as my motor will cost!

12-02-2011, 10:15 PM	#64
d.garza9 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX Posts: 74	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go @ y5mgisi, I thought they were pricey at first, but once I saw them installed the doubts got lost in the ceramic coating finish!!! If you wanna play, you gotta pay. The fuel filter arrived today. Just a few more components to order before the install!! Attached Images __________________ If You Ain't First, You're Last - Ricky Bobby It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning - Dominic Toretto The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged- Deut. 31:8

12-09-2011, 12:19 AM	#65
d.garza9 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX Posts: 74	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go Radiator came in today...... Attached Images __________________ If You Ain't First, You're Last - Ricky Bobby It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning - Dominic Toretto The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged- Deut. 31:8



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12-09-2011, 12:43 AM	#66
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go very nice! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-09-2011, 11:58 PM	#67
d.garza9 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX Posts: 74	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go @ VA72C10 - Thanks! Just got a 3-3/8" Autometer gauge for the center hole of the bezel. I heard these these are quite difficult to attain. Luckily for me Putter, one of members on this board, had a new one and I purchased it from him. Putter has done custom gauge hook ups and am planning on Putter building my bezel once I acquire the rest of the gauges. PUTTER'S WORK MORE PUTTER Attached Images __________________ If You Ain't First, You're Last - Ricky Bobby It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning - Dominic Toretto The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged- Deut. 31:8

12-12-2011, 04:45 PM	#68
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go Yeah, Putter's guage clusters look really, really nice! Congrats on the 3-3/8"! That'll look awesome! __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd Last edited by thor; 12-12-2011 at 04:46 PM. Reason: added stuff

02-22-2012, 12:17 AM	#69
d.garza9 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX Posts: 74	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go Does anyone know what ohm range the gauges are supposed to be for an LS swap? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ If You Ain't First, You're Last - Ricky Bobby It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning - Dominic Toretto The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged- Deut. 31:8

03-12-2012, 08:33 AM	#70
d.garza9 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX Posts: 74	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go Seats are in. Attached Images __________________ If You Ain't First, You're Last - Ricky Bobby It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning - Dominic Toretto The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged- Deut. 31:8

03-12-2012, 03:22 PM	#71
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go Those seats came out great!!! Got a question for ya on the color of the top on the inside since I noticed you painted it black as well...do you like it? I'm going through this dilema right now with mine in my head...black will definiitely match better with the interior, but I don't know if I'll like the "cave" feeling so I'm considering keeping it white for a more roomier feel. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

03-14-2012, 02:51 PM	#72
d.garza9 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX Posts: 74	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go @ tubbedII, had it not been for the black racing stripes I painted on the hood I would have gone with the white top. I agree with you that the black gives it a "cave" look. On a side note: I am currently having issues reinstalling the hard top. If you have close up pictures of the how the gaskets line up all around the door and hard top please post them. I am having the windshield installed today. __________________ If You Ain't First, You're Last - Ricky Bobby It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning - Dominic Toretto The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged- Deut. 31:8

03-14-2012, 04:12 PM	#73
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go Sorry...I can't really help ya there...my gaskets are pretty much non existant since they are so deteriated. Which ones are you having issues with? That flap one? __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

04-20-2012, 04:19 PM	#74
d.garza9 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX Posts: 74	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go Almost There Attached Images __________________ If You Ain't First, You're Last - Ricky Bobby It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning - Dominic Toretto The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged- Deut. 31:8

05-02-2012, 11:53 AM	#75
d.garza9 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX Posts: 74	Re: 72 Blazer - Here we Go Putter sent a pic of the work in progress!!!! Attached Images __________________ If You Ain't First, You're Last - Ricky Bobby It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning - Dominic Toretto The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged- Deut. 31:8

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