Twisted 73 blazer frame

[1973 money pit]

I purchased a 73 blazer 2wd conversion that looked pretty good, but once I took the engine out I discovered everything on the frame was cut and welded in place.
Since it’s a 73 I’m figuring that I need a 73-77 frame. Does anyone know where I could find one?

 

[DB Cooper]

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[Blue85]

Wow, killer noob on noob action here.

 

[DB Cooper]

Sorry for being a noob. I’ve been spending time with your wife instead of in front of the computer.

 

[blazer74]

Joined Saturday.

 

[TJ1978]

Maybe buy a new truck that's 4wd. Sometimes it's more cost effective

 

[doubletrouble]

I don’t see this going anywhere good at all, I’m in!

 

[doubletrouble]

I’ll see if I can get this train back on the tracks. Are you looking for a 2wd or 4wheel drive frame?

 

[Chickntrk]

So it was a 4x4 frame and someone converted it to 2wd?

 

[1973 money pit]

So it was a 4x4 frame and someone converted it to 2wd?

Yes it was a 4x4 converted

 

[1973 money pit]

Maybe buy a new truck that's 4wd. Sometimes it's more cost effective

I think that would be too much trouble, and the prices are crazy.

 

[1973 money pit]

I’ll see if I can get this train back on the tracks. Are you looking for a 2wd or 4wheel drive frame?

I would love to find a 2wd frame but that’s highly unlikely so I’ll take a 4wd.

 

[Bent77]

Well, you need to be a member and use the classifieds to ask for parts here. So we’d appreciate that

 

[1973 money pit]

Well, you need to be a member and use the classifieds to ask for parts here. So we’d appreciate that

And which package is that?

 

[Bent77]

And which package is that?

Try this

I will tell you, it is worth it to pay and stick around. It allows you the classifieds, full picture useage, and the other half of the forum. Plus the guys will help you find a frame

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[Blue85]

I purchased a 73 blazer 2wd conversion that looked pretty good, but once I took the engine out I discovered everything on the frame was cut and welded in place.
Since it’s a 73 I’m figuring that I need a 73-77 frame. Does anyone know where I could find one?

So the frame is twisted and somebody has cut off the spring hangers? If you just needed a cross member and spring hangers, somebody here might have them, plus there are some aftermarket alternatives. I wouldn't be surprised if somebody here has a useable frame, but of course transportation could be a deal-breaker. Check out the links and there is more information if you search.

https://diy4x.com/product.php?productid=17714&page=1
https://www.offroaddesign.com/73-87...crossmember-for-small-block-applications.html
https://ck5.com/forums/threads/k5-frame-change.345817
https://ck5.com/forums/threads/frame-dimensions.326928

 

[1973 money pit]

So the frame is twisted and somebody has cut off the spring hangers? If you just needed a cross member and spring hangers, somebody here might have them, plus there are some aftermarket alternatives. I wouldn't be surprised if somebody here has a useable frame, but of course transportation could be a deal-breaker. Check out the links and there is more information if you search.

https://diy4x.com/product.php?productid=17714&page=1
https://www.offroaddesign.com/73-87...crossmember-for-small-block-applications.html
https://ck5.com/forums/threads/k5-frame-change.345817
https://ck5.com/forums/threads/frame-dimensions.326928

Thanks I’ll check those places out , the spring hangers are ok, but someone cut the front and rear bumper brackets off and welded a piece of metal in place of that, motor mounts are welded to frame, old school c-notch with half moon cut out of the frame with a piece welded to reinforce it, shock mounts in back welded because the frame is cracked etc.

 

[Chickntrk]

So is this thing lowered? That’s the only time I’ve ever seen a need to c notch

 

[1973 money pit]

So is this thing lowered? That’s the only time I’ve ever seen a need to c notch

Yes it was 2wd 5 lug conversion c notch for the flip kit.