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Re: 1989 Blazer build (2wd)

Old Mar 21, 2019 | 05:39 PM
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No need to sell all my interior sitting in my basement right now. lol
 
Old Mar 21, 2019 | 06:33 PM
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Oh lol, best of luck!

edit: I guess so, wouldn't need all of it in a race truck! Lol. Could post it on the classified here. Could get a hit. I'm sure you can sell a full set, no rips or tears for a few hundred easily...
 
Old Mar 23, 2019 | 02:05 PM
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So went and got this today! 2002 Z06 rear end, torque tube, bellhousing and 6 speed manual transmission. Also got a junk block so I can start mocking everything up. Now starting to save for all the metal I am going to need to build a tube chassis. Still looking into if I want to do tube all the way through or build a 2x4 frame.
 
Old Mar 23, 2019 | 06:01 PM
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New to forum , but I have been enjoying seeing your posts !!!
 
Old Mar 23, 2019 | 06:52 PM
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Thank you. Trying to get it drivable by spring of 2020 so I can race it.
 
Old Mar 23, 2019 | 07:48 PM
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Thats a beautiful rear end... very nice. Can't wait to see it assembled.
 
Old Mar 24, 2019 | 06:49 AM
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Nice build. Keep going.
 
Old Mar 27, 2019 | 08:23 PM
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After picking up my rear end last weekend I started looking into tube chassis vs building a 2x4 frame. I do think the frame would be quicker and easier but I am building this Blazer to learn the ins and outs of building tube chassis. A friend wants me to build him a cage for his drag Honda and we started talking about tube vs frame and first off tube would be completely bad ***, but it also would be a good challenge and help me learn more than 2x4. So I started looking into full RR tube setups and put the 2x4 out of my mind. In turn when I was doing some reading I am considering doing https://rick486.wixsite.com/dobbertinperformance again. He sells a kit for tube chassis and it would take all the guess work out of my suspension and make it completely bolt in and easier to maintenance. I am slowly learning about suspension and all the angels beyond just collision at work but it is starting to confuse me a little. Worried I would get it all welded in and be off just enough to handle horribly or pre mature wear on parts.
 
Old Mar 28, 2019 | 06:56 AM
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That's the great thing about doing something new, all the learning that comes with it.

Any luck with finding a home for your interior?
 
Old Mar 28, 2019 | 07:18 AM
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I really haven't posted it for sale anywhere yet. I do have a crap ton of parts to sell though and need to get on it. Been busy at work and rebuilding part of my garage.
 

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