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Title: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: spectreblazer on January 01, 2011, 11:38:51 am

Well this is my first post here. i purchased some parts for my 82 blazer project and was really impressed with the customer service, the metal and the quality so i thought i would show you guys my other project i'm working on

i bought this 84 intending to use the motor and parts to build my 82 but after deciding to make a good work truck out of the 84 and have the ability to pull my blazer around and tow stuff i decided to go this route.

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1445.jpg)

i know she is pretty rusty  ;D

tore off the old bed cause it was JUNK

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1462.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1463.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1468.jpg)

the frame is solid just needs to be cleaned up

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1469.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1472.jpg)


here is a comparison of how bad rust can get

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1473.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1474.jpg)


picked up a turbo kit for the 6.2L pretty cheap

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/0000-1.jpg)

started tearing the 6.2L apart to build it some for boost

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1493.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1489.jpg)

then i got a good deal on an 89 c30 that caught on fire. has everything i need to finish mine off

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0008.jpg)

the truck came from down south and rust free for the most part

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0009.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0010.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0011.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0011.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0013.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0015.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0020.jpg)

then we stripped both frames down

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0030.jpg)

the plan is to take this axle

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0035.jpg)

and throw it under the 3/4 ton

which means i have to remove this

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0085.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0101.jpg)

next i have to remove the dually axle and cut all the rivets out and take the leaf spring hangars and use the one from the dually for the 3/4 since the two are different

what do you guys think? any advice on the dually swap or in general?

thanks

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: acefoxx on January 01, 2011, 12:15:10 pm

This is great stuff. I am very interested in the 6.2 turbo project as my GMC stepside originally had a 6.2. Keep the pics coming.

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: Shaz on January 01, 2011, 12:43:07 pm

Welcome from Virginia!

fantastic truck, keep us up to date.  Out of curiosity were did you get your turbo kit?  I want to turbo my new truck, but its a 3 speed so it wouldn't be worth it.  Still though can you give us more info on your turbo kit?

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: spectreblazer on January 01, 2011, 02:19:17 pm

Quote from: Shaz on January 01, 2011, 12:43:07 pm

Welcome from Virginia!

fantastic truck, keep us up to date.  Out of curiosity were did you get your turbo kit?  I want to turbo my new truck, but its a 3 speed so it wouldn't be worth it.  Still though can you give us more info on your turbo kit?

off of craigslist. it has banks manifolds but a rotomaster turbo. a 6.5L turbo setup would work too.

here is a pic of the blazer i plan to pull (the one on the right)

the other blazer on the left is my daily driver currently until i can get this truck done

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1440.jpg)

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: spectreblazer on January 02, 2011, 09:19:52 pm

dually axle is out. also found out that my old 14 bolt in the 3/4 ton was a sf and the dually is a full floater so it's stronger. how much stronger is a ff compared to a sf?

start pulling spring hangars tomorrow after i get out of school. maybe even get an axle back in if we move fast enough.

do you guys know any good sites to buy polyurethane body mounts, leaf spring bushings, etc. kinda want to buy one big kit or if i could get a good price on just the body mounts.

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: polish pete on January 02, 2011, 11:39:22 pm

a ff axle is much stronger compared to a sf axle, and look around they offer a ton of poly bushings.

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: bake74 on January 03, 2011, 07:20:40 am

     Well it looks like you are moving right along.  You should have a solid tow truck when you are done.  Nice blazer also, keep us informed of your progress.

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: bake74 on January 03, 2011, 07:24:02 am

     Sorry didn't answer your question, a lot of people suggest p-s-t on here to get bushings.

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: Engineer on January 03, 2011, 07:46:11 pm

I approve.

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: beastie_3 on January 03, 2011, 09:05:08 pm

Awesome build. Keep us updated!

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: spectreblazer on January 03, 2011, 09:29:38 pm

thanks guys.

need to start a list of all the stuff i'm going to need soon. it's gonna hurt the wallet but i get excited when a bunch of parts show up.

removed the rest of the hangars today on both trucks. rivets are no match for a torch. tomorrow we start measuring and drilling and hopefully get the axle mocked up. i'll bring my camera and get some more pics too

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: spectreblazer on January 06, 2011, 10:07:37 pm

got the dually mocked up under the 4wd frame. still have some drilling and bolting to do but  8 of the holes did line up.

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0004-2.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0005-2.jpg)

have some friends that have been helping me out a ton too. wouldn't be as far as it is right now with out them.

hoping snow day tomorrow so we can work on it more

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: spectreblazer on January 12, 2011, 10:23:09 pm

more pics been busy

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0103.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0104.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0105.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0106.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0107.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0108.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0109.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0110.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0112.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0113.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0114.jpg)


had some fun with the shocks


(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0115.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0116.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0117.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0118.jpg)

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: bigandrich22 on January 21, 2011, 01:16:21 pm

anymore updates

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: bake74 on January 22, 2011, 08:04:20 pm

     WOW, you went to town with that roller.   :o

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: spectreblazer on March 11, 2011, 06:24:56 pm

wow it has been awhile ;D

updates

here is the good cab. had to re-do the interior after the fire

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1561.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1562.jpg)

like my masking  ;)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1563.jpg)

all rattle canned

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1564.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1565.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1566.jpg)

re-wired. new blower motor/heater core

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1567.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1568.jpg)

found some rust

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1571.jpg)

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: spectreblazer on March 11, 2011, 06:29:48 pm

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1575.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1580.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1581.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1585.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1589.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1593.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1594.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1595.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1596.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM1599.jpg)

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: jaredts on March 11, 2011, 07:13:21 pm

Very nice!  Keep it up.

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: spectreblazer on March 11, 2011, 07:19:35 pm

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0171.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0170.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0169.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0168.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0166.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0003we.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0002we.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0001we.jpg)

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: 3rtr on March 12, 2011, 12:16:02 am

Quote from: bake74 on January 22, 2011, 08:04:20 pm

     WOW, you went to town with that roller.   :o

And how .....

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: slammed79 on March 12, 2011, 11:09:05 pm

Sweet build! I'm diggin the color!

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: Laderhosen on March 13, 2011, 03:05:36 pm

Interesting thread, just tacking on....

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: spectreblazer on March 13, 2011, 11:09:42 pm

started working on the flat bed. these are befores hope to have afters in a few days.

ordered a new windshield gasket and injectors still need to get body mounts

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0179.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0178.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0177.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0176.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0175.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0174.jpg)

(http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/badazzblazer/HPIM0173.jpg)

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: 87454westernhauler on March 18, 2011, 04:24:28 pm

wow, nice project :o

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: 79 chevy on March 19, 2011, 08:06:02 pm

very sweet build keep up the updates!!  ;)

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: bigandrich22 on May 07, 2011, 10:27:32 pm

anymore updates?

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: bake74 on May 08, 2011, 10:38:03 am

     You are making great progress, keep up the good work.

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: big bear on May 08, 2011, 11:15:45 am

looking awesome

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: Cheyenne on May 21, 2011, 05:22:31 am

This is one of the best builds I seen on here

Title: Re: 3/4 ton to 1 ton project
Post by: Edahall on May 21, 2011, 08:08:15 am

Have you opened the bottom end of that 6.2 to check the condition?  Many develop cracks in the main block webbing area.  Even if there are small cracks that don't extend down too far it'll still work fine but the turbo would definitely put additional strain on it.