I didn't have a real build thread so I started a new one.


This thing is also known as Project: "YFTSB"


Yenko
Four
Twenty
Seven
Blazer

To build something GM didn't


Here's the Summary

1972 2wd C5 Blazer Frame
1972 4wd K5 Body "GQ"
1968 Front Nose Conversion
1968 NOS Right Fender
1970 LT1 SBC w/ 427 HP
700R4 (Built Vette Style)
3.42 w/ Factory Posi
Lokar Column Linkage
New Mosier Rear Axles
Factory Aux. Battery Tray
Dual Electric Fan Set-up
Aftermarket A/C Set-up
Aftermarket New Gas Tank
20"/22" Wheel Combo
McGaughy's 13" C/D Brakes (Front)
McGaughy's 13" C/D Brakes (Rear)
McGaughy's 2.5" Spindles (Front)
McGaughy's 3" Coil Springs (Front)
McGaughy's 5" Coil Springs (Rear)
McGaughy's Shocks (Front & Rear)
PorterBuilt 2" Drop Arms (Set #001)
Porterbuilt Custom Crossmember
Total Drop = 5.5/7.0
CPP Upper Control Arms (Tubular)
CPP Lower Control Arms (Tubular)
CPP Lower Control Arm U-Bolts
CPP Larger 1.25 Front Swaybar
CPP Lowered Swaybar Brackets
CPP Idler Arm and Pitman Arm
CPP Inner and Outer Tie Rods
CPP Aluminum Adj. Sleeves
CPP Rear Coil Spring Retainer Set
CPP Front Shock Re-locater Kit
Early Classics Rear Shock Kit
Early Classics Super Tracbar Kit
McGaughy's Adj. Proportioning Valve
McGaughy's 7" Booster/Master kit
Inline Tube SS Brake & Fuel Lines
Fiberglass 1/2 Top
Fiberglass Shaved Cowl
Fiberglass Seat Backs
Fiberglass Kick Panels
Yenko Stripe Kit (Ghosted)
PPG Triple Black Paint (Ext.)
PPG Pearl White Paint (Stripes)
Rear Quarter Logo "Yenko/C5"
Blk/Wht Houndstooth Interior

And much, much, much more to come

"Yenko C5 Blazer - Pic's Album"

What does YFTSB stand for?

Pics!!! That all I have to say..

Cool

I'm ready to start seeing progress!

Do we have a roller yet?

Just got off the phone with CPP, add another $912 to the list, lol

What did you get?

I edited my 1st post, basically everything that says CPP except the front shock re-locaters. (Had those)

The Uppers and Lowers were on a Evil Bay special, so everything else was basically almost free.

When do you plan on getting that frame blasted and coated??

Oh........ the rearend that we put on Project Underhaulin???

Cool. Things will start moving once you have that frame ready.

That would be the one.

We should be seeing some progress here soon right?

I found some rims, but have not heard anything back.
(Used set to use as rollers until I can order my 20/22's)

I get my rearend back this weekend, or so I am told.

Front end parts are ordered awaiting arrival to my home.

Frame is going off Monday afternoon to be blasted/coated.

So yea, really soon I hope to be making it a roller anyways.

Did you figure out where your trans x-member is going to go, or are you going to drill after powder?

Guess who delivered today?

UPS

I have chills....they're multiplying.
Gotta love UPS

cool, is the frame at the powdercoater? I know you said something Saturday about bringing it there earlier in the week.

Ya we need some more pics on here man.. What is this a build project or what..

I have some thing you may want for this build.

lol, can I afford it?

Ill cut you a deal
what do you think its an old air dual fan kit new never used.

here is a mag artical classic trucks did on the kit a while back.

http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/0302c ... index.html

SOLD, TY Earl

Powdercoater??

I think a few of us are going to break into your garage and paint that thing one night so all of these parts you are accumulating will do you some good.

Just think, with a wire brush attachment on a drill and some paint that thing could be rolling by the end of the weekend.

If I was him I would have broke out the spray gun and some paint by now to many parts laying around to tempt me.

I have never built a truck before, so I am extremely timid about doing this stuff.

I will be starting on her soon, just need a few more parts and she will roll

only one way to lern and thats buy some tools and go for it.

Got most of the tools needed to do the basics, just waiting on parts.

so we should see some progress soon then.

I have everything for the front except coils. (I changed my mind and will get the new set from Tim on 4/17)

I have only half of the rear set-up, plus I am scared to death of trying to put this c-notch in by myself.

Its easy measure twice cut once.

Only thing I have to cut with is a sawzall

I've never done one either, but I think it would be rough with just a sawzall. You probably need a grinder with a cutoff wheel too.

Get a cheap Grinder for about $30. A template also comes with the C-notch.

No template came with mine

It just fits up on the frame and use a sharpie to make your marks.

If you don't have a sharpie i can send you one.

I would use a jig saw if I had to it would be slow but clean when done. If you were over here I would borrow the Neighbors plasma cuter and do it for you.

lol, don't tempt me, I'll bring it with me to Newport.

with the plasma cuter we would have cut out and welded in and not take an hour to do it.

I have a silver sharpie if you need a different color

If its a bolt on bolt it on , and cut it. same if its a weld on. weld it on cut it. post some pics of what you got.

What is the worst that could happen? Nothing that couldn't be fixed.

I disagree, I could alter / weaken the frame if I
mess this up. Everything else I can undo it and
then do it over again or buy new parts. Frames
something you just can not order a replacement.

Are you seriously going to wait till November to do this?

Nope, soon as I can find a local shop to do the notch I will continue forward.

I could go ahead and do mine and make a template for you if that will help.

TY Trai, but I don't have the right tools to do it how
I really want it done. After looking at pic's over on
the big board I want it welded in so I am taking it
to a local shop on Wednesday if it does not rain.

welding it in is the way to go it just looks cleaner.