Krazykrawlers Class II Blazer

[krazykrawler]

Well,this truck is just about finished,but i figured i would entertain yall with a build thread.In fact ive already had this truck in a scale trail run on 2/25/12 and it did ok until i hit the smoke button on my M-11.I heard about our little GTG around the first of January so i quickly started making arrangements to get my hands on a scaler of some sort.I quickly made a deal with dkchance74 and got this in trade.. It was a basket case but i knew that it would be totally rebuilt.It was missing stuff like rock sliders,front and rear bumber braces and various other stuff,but no big deal.It had some heavily modded 1.9 flat irons,some stock rims that were painted black but with brake fluid thet quickly came back to chrome.On to the pics .Ill post up more soon

[krazykrawler]

Sorry for the fuzzy pics,didnt realize they were that bad.Hang in there it might be bumpy ride on some of the shots.Taken with a crappy non-internet slider phone.Heres a few more and hopefully you wont strain your eyes. Keep in mind i built this frame to be removable,so it is a bolt on. Yes that is a functional spare tire carrier that swings out.

[krazykrawler]

n order to use the K5 body,i had to ditch the stock plastic links.So robbed my LCC of its upper links and the shocks.More pics

[RksPlz]

Hey I like where this is going I'm glad to see you kept the shell on. Great inspiration for my blazer

[krazykrawler]

Originally Posted by RksPlz

Hey I like where this is going I'm glad to see you kept the shell on. Great inspiration for my blazer

Yea i like the old school Blazers.

[krazykrawler]

I didnt want to use the plastic shock hoops so i integrated the mounts into the frame.

[Rivas Concepts]

Awesome..! Love all the tubing. I like the old school bodies. I did a k-5, but did styrene cage and tube style fenders with CGR interior. I crashed it, BAD. Broke the body, then electronics burnt up. If I had your abilities I would have done like yours. Its sweet. Now mines a 79' Ford club cab.

[krazykrawler]

Originally Posted by Rivas Concepts

Awesome..! Love all the tubing. I like the old school bodies. I did a k-5, but did styrene cage and tube style fenders with CGR interior. I crashed it, BAD. Broke the body, then electronics burnt up. If I had your abilities I would have done like yours. Its sweet. Now mines a 79' Ford club cab.

Thanks for the kind words.I try to do tube frames on all my builds.

[qwkjimmy]

Your tube work is awesome!! What type of machine You using? Any tips for a beginner....

[krazykrawler]

Originally Posted by qwkjimmy

Your tube work is awesome!! What type of machine You using? Any tips for a beginner....

Thanks for the comment.I use a MAPP gas torch with the self igniting tip.I think the whole kit was about $40 at Lowes.The replacement bottles are about $10.I also use 1/8 brazing rods that i get from Lowes that are about $8 for a 1lb tube.Then i get 3/16 brake line tubing from various auto parts stores.The biggest tip i can give is try to get tubing that is not coated with the green stuff.Its hard to find now as the other stuff is "earth friendly".Also be sure to fish mouth your ends so they fit together with minimal filler metal.

[krazykrawler]

Here are some shots of the interior.I robbed the seat out of a new bright jeep and the tool box is from Tractor Supply.I bought abought 10 of these a couple years ago and they come in handy.Also made a floor pan out of some sheet plastic i had.

[krazykrawler]

Frame ready for paint after media blasting Frame in primer frame painted satin black

[krazykrawler]

Waterproof box up front for the electronics also in last picture,the rims were cleaned with brake fluid and the beadlocks were de-anodized and polished up on the buffing wheel.

[krazykrawler]

Originally Posted by BAWLER CRAWLER

Tube work looks great.

Thanks for the comment

[MottZilla]

So what color scheme are you going with on this? Can't wait to see it!!

[krazykrawler]

[RksPlz]

Outstanding job It looks like a blazer even with the body off Now to hone my aspiring brazing skills LOL!

[krazykrawler]

Originally Posted by RksPlz

Outstanding job It looks like a blazer even with the body off Now to hone my aspiring brazing skills LOL!

Thanks for the comments,its really easy to braze frames once you get the hang of it

[RksPlz]

I wish my Home Depot or lowes carried brazing rod. I have to ask even though I think I'm right but brazing rod is specifically called brazing rod right? It's not a low temp welding rod or something? Sorry if it's a stupid question but I'm not a welder at least a good one lol. Nice paint job to, just a touch retro.

[xslashguy]

Looks really nice can you remove the rear cap?