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[Ben Thorson]

New here. Just got this 1970 Blazer. I am hooked. Where is the best place to get the disc conversion brakes?

 

[Ben Thorson]

Also really really cold here. We were tooling around the shop, - 3 outside!

 

[bp71k5]

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New here. Just got this 1970 Blazer. I am hooked. Where is the best place to get the disc conversion brakes?

Welcome!

I'd grab the parts from a front axle (from the knuckles out) from any 70's to early 80's 1/2 ton truck and swap them over. Pretty sure the rest of it can be had at a parts store for a stock 71-72.

 

[Ben Thorson]

Welcome!

I'd grab the parts from a front axle (from the knuckles out) from any 70's to early 80's 1/2 ton truck and swap them over. Pretty sure the rest of it can be had at a parts store for a stock 71-72.

 

[Ben Thorson]

Thanks. Also, this blazer has a 3" body lift. Do you recommend reading that out and switching to a suspension lift?

 

[bp71k5]

Thanks. Also, this blazer has a 3" body lift. Do you recommend reading that out and switching to a suspension lift?

Tires look like 35's? Body lifts kinda make the body look funny and not line up with the bumpers but a suspension lift will make it ride a bit rougher. Just depends on what you want to do with it.

I'd say just drive it for a bit and enjoy it. Then start with things that can be done in a couple weekends to make it safe and reliable. Brakes and steering are a good start.

And I'm sure whoever sold it to you said it was 99% rust free. That's a common misunderstanding which really means the rust that is hiding there is free with the purchase of the truck.

 

[Ben Thorson]

Yep. 35's came on it along with a set of 36" super swampers. I'll try my hand with the disc brake conversion and replace some bushings and a few door parts. I just want to drive it and lean on the way. Not looking for a show truck.

It also comes with a hard top that is stuck in the snow and ice but wondering what people think about a "Soft topper"?

Any thoughts?

 

[76zimmer]

soft toppers are great for 3/4 of the year. I wish I had one. I have a safari top (just the roof from my hardtop) it works great for most spring summer fall weather, but would be nice to have sides on it for the rainy days.

 

[bigjbear]

Welcome Ben. Looks cold!

 

[bp71k5]

I'd leave the hardtop where it is. The softopper should be ok in snow, but I live in CA so not sure about how vinyl windows act in super cold weather. They might get brittle.

 

[ashman]

I'd leave the hardtop where it is. The softopper should be ok in snow, but I live in CA so not sure about how vinyl windows act in super cold weather. They might get brittle.

They do get a little brittle, but not enough to really be a problem. It's not like you are rolling them up in those temps. I've had a soft top in Utah for 10+ years. It doesn't seal tight against the wind but if the heater is in good shape it'll be fine so long as it isn't your daily driver.

 

[Ben Thorson]

Thanks for the info. I put quite a few miles on do it will not be a daily driver. Just looking mostly for something to keep stuff dry and the sun from cracking stuff up.

 

[sponsoredbydad]

I'm jealous. I wish my body lines were that tight and my hood closed flush in the back. Ya seriously consider ditching the 300lb anchor formerly known as the hard top. O-and Welcome to the madness