My favorite truck has always been an old school blazer. I want to slam it and put a bit of power under the hood. I had a 4x4 one back in high school and accomplishing that task was more work and funds than I had. So I sold that and got the 2wd truck that has evolved over the years. Well today I got a happy call… 2 dr, 2wd Blazer with a semi-solid body… for $150! I plan on putting in a simple v8 with a manual tranny. I’m gonna lower it, shave it, and paint it. We’ll call this the BEFORE pic:
That’s still pending. Just keeping an eye out for something cheap and easy to swap in. I am 2nd dibs on a buddy’s motor, but still have my eyes peeled. Will need a tranny and pedal, etc too.
nah, I’m sure the price tag on that will be higher than I want. Also to swap it to a 4.3 will be the same work as swapping to a smallblock. Plus I don’t want the AWD that is standard with the typhoon or the electrical wiring.
I saw a swap in an old style s-10 pickup, using the tried & true small block, but with a NV3500 5spd tranny. Worked very well, for moderate power at best, but was easy & cheap. Keep that in mind. Good luck.
yeah, I have an account on ephatch but don’t post there much. I keep an eye on the classifieds every now and then hoping for a deal but so many vultures there I always miss them.