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Re: My Trazer build.
« Reply #15 on: September 17, 2010, 09:16:01 AM »
I'll get better pics today.  I talked to a buddy about helping me put a 2nd gen Camaro front subframe under it since he has one he's getting rid of.

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Re: My Trazer build.
« Reply #16 on: September 19, 2010, 12:15:47 AM »
The side holes definitely won't be there, I was talking about the 3 lower locating holes.

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Re: My Trazer build.
« Reply #17 on: September 24, 2010, 05:04:15 PM »
Oh....ok, didn't even think to check those.  I was already changing directions(went out and got a 76 SWB).  I'll go see about those holes, that would definately make things easier.

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Re: My Trazer build.
« Reply #18 on: September 24, 2010, 05:15:47 PM »
Nope, they weren't there.  There's only one hole in the bottom and it doesn't line up with any of the 3.  The 3 hole bracket doesn't even look like it would sit flat anywhere on the frame.  Maybe this frame is severely deformed?  I'll take pics when I get a chance.

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Re: My Trazer build.
« Reply #19 on: September 25, 2010, 09:00:14 PM »
Well for now the Trazer is in the junk pile in the backyard.  If I'm gonna do it, I want to do it correctly and have it be safe to drive.  At this time I don't feel like I have the knowledge and skills to make it happen.  So I'm gonna concentrate on fixing up the '76 C10.  I'm swapping on the later model (square headlight) frontend tomorrow if it doesn't rain. I'm gonna order some new axle perches so I can flip the rear axle and then make myself some "super stock" leafsprings(Mopar buddy told me to try).   I'll order the motor adapter plates next week hopefully...I'm gonna stick with the 5.3L that I have.

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Re: My Trazer build.
« Reply #20 on: September 27, 2010, 08:20:55 PM »
I will put a 78 2WD K5 on you CHEAP! LOL

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Re: My Trazer build.
« Reply #21 on: September 28, 2010, 12:43:18 AM »
My funds are spread pretty thin right now + I'm out of room here at the place we're living.  I have a six trucks all parked on this 25ft lot.  Then I got a 3 more(about to be 4) sitting on my inlaws lot 1 house down.  Maybe after I scrap a few of these I'll have some money and room to make a deal.

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Re: My Trazer build.
« Reply #22 on: September 28, 2010, 03:22:21 PM »
I must have missed it, but what's happening with your 82 drag truck?
85 Chevy Silverado C10 short, wide, yellow, 2wd. Lowered, 60-over 350 with Dart Iron Eagle heads and Comp Cams XE268 cam, TH350 w/ shift kit, 3.40 Gov-lok 12 bolt.

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Re: My Trazer build.
« Reply #23 on: September 28, 2010, 03:38:28 PM »
Well for now the Trazer is in the junk pile in the backyard.  If I'm gonna do it, I want to do it correctly and have it be safe to drive.  At this time I don't feel like I have the knowledge and skills to make it happen. 

 I tip my hat to you for knowing when to call it quits.
 There are some great fabricators on this site that have done some outstanding work (stuff beyond my capabilities) and produced some real cool trucks. That being said I've dragged home a ton of parts trucks and it scares me to see some of the backyard hackery some people were driving on the street.
 Hopefully down the road you can make your trazer dream come true.

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Re: My Trazer build.
« Reply #24 on: September 28, 2010, 05:26:18 PM »
The 82 drag truck is just parked in front waiting for some minor mods before the next race.  I just wanted to build a lighter fullsize truck with this blazer frame.

Yeah, hopefully I'll get my trazer soon...I was really excited about this project.  My 76 is gonna be almost a mirror image of my 82, so that should keep me busy for a while.