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    Project Coathanger!

    Changed the name per Flem's post.


    I'm not one for naming things, but it makes me laugh. The reason for the name is it's not really what I want to do, but it should get the job done.

    It should also help prepare for the "corn" build. I just don't have the money or time for a build like I'd want. Also, while I'm building the corn I'll have this to wheel. I'm sick of not wheeling...

    So why scrap the blazer? It was big, bulky, and needed a lot of time. I know what I'm doing will take time, but at least it will be for something I like, which should help with motivation.

    Tentative plans:


    Remove blazer body
    Clean up frame and anything related
    Clock Tcase
    Finish Hydroassist
    Make front/rear antiwrap
    Clean up engine
    Install serpentine belt accessories
    Modify york bracket/pulley
    Detroit in the front and 5.13's front and rear

    Then time to get gay with kids.
    Narrow 70 truck cab 19ish inches, maybe a little less
    Dovetail front just a tad
    I have the rear bed skins
    tube work

    Everything is time related except for the gears/locker and a couple other little items.
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    Lets talk about frames... Now that the body is off the frame, I can fully appreciate the crappiness of chevy frame from that era. It's not in horrible shape, but it's flimsy, beat up a little, and has the steering box on the outside.

    Granted I'm going to have to do a decent amount of work for this "custom" body, I really think I might be a step ahead if I could find a better suited frame.

    Toyota, scout, etc...? Give me advice on frames and advantages. It would also be good if they are readily available and a wheelbase around a blazer 105-110"ish.
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    scout II's are boxed from the factory, plentiful, and either 100 or 118 I think. Just find one that is really rusted out so I dont have to hold cutting a scout up against you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Seth View Post
    scout II's are boxed from the factory, plentiful, and either 100 or 118 I think. Just find one that is really rusted out so I dont have to hold cutting a scout up against you.
    Steering? good/bad?
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    If you dont have the serpentine setup already I have one in the back yard I'll sell ya.
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    Saginaw box that hangs on the outside of the frame, side to side. Can get them upgraded from almost anywhere, people like using them. I guess it wouldn't be a bad start as far as frames go. What wheelbase are you looking for? A Scout has 100" wheelbase, a Traveler has 118". I have two scouts that need to be parted out pretty much, you could probably have a frame if you drove up here and helped, would have to talk to Fred, I think they are technically his.
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    Quote Originally Posted by afroman006 View Post
    If you dont have the serpentine setup already I have one in the back yard I'll sell ya.
    get your jewass out of this thread! I already have it...
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    I've got a couple scout frames you are more than welcome to come haul off as long as you bring your sawzall to help "condense" what is currently bolted on top of them.
    "You know, this car is so fast, that giving Corvette owners this car, is kinda like giving an AK-47 to a pysch ward."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fredo View Post
    I've got a couple scout frames you are more than welcome to come haul off as long as you bring your sawzall to help get "condense" what is currently bolted on top of them.
    Fred, I was hoping for more advice than that. What kinda of steering is on them? Box inside outside the frame rail? Any associated problems? Wheelbase?

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    disco frame. its got electrolytes
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    Fred don't be saying things like that. Makes me have visions of what I should have made from my rolled scout.
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    http://www.ihonlynorth.com/forums/ih...-scout-ii.html

    has some pretty good pics of a scout frame.
    Boats and hoes

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    why not just put a scout body on it like jimmy's. Would take less effort and im guessing a narrowed chevy cab wont have any glass in it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jerryg79 View Post
    why not just put a scout body on it like jimmy's. Would take less effort and im guessing a narrowed chevy cab wont have any glass in it.
    Because, I don't want a scout. I want a gay ass narrowed chevy truck cab, with skins.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BMFScout View Post
    http://www.ihonlynorth.com/forums/ih...-scout-ii.html

    has some pretty good pics of a scout frame.

    Holy horrible serpentine belt coverage Batman!
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