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Welcome back to Explore Built! In this episode I walk you through my new Favourite 4WD! I bought this 1977 Chevy Blazer last year with the intentions of doing a full restoration...but things haven't gone to plan! In this episode we take it for its first trip over to Stradbroke Island and rip into the first modifications to this old classic!
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THE GEAR WE USE:
Outback Kitters: www.outbackkitters.au
EC Offroad: www.ecvisionsound.com
Dometic: www.dometic.com/en-au/outdoor
GCI Traytec: www.gcitraytec.com.au/
Quad Lock: quadlockcase.net/?...
Bush Wrapz: bushwrapz.com.au/
The Bush Company: www.thebushcompany.com.au/
Brown Davis: www.browndavis.com.au/
Lightforce: www.lightforce.com/
Redarc Electronics: www.redarc.com.au/
BF Goodrich: www.bfgoodrich.com.au/
GME: www.gme.net.au/au/
ROH Wheels: roh.com.au/
Maxtrax: www.maxtrax.com.au/
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@ethan928 4 ай бұрын

You and Macca need to get the chevys together in the future

@bamafencer12 4 ай бұрын

Yes!!! Would be an epic collab

@IamHerbie 4 ай бұрын

I am normally the first to delete chrome, but it really suits that truck! I would stick with the colour palette just as it is.

@ChrisDADLUX 4 ай бұрын

100% y62 conversion 😂 would be a weapon. Definitely should keep the blue and white with all the chrome but all new full rebuild

@tristanpreece136 4 ай бұрын

Have to be Dana 60’s and a LSX 😮‍💨 hard top no top conversion with internal cage for protection. Don’t delete the chrome, that is iconic for that era car. Keep the colours as is. Maybe just respray it and bush wraps for some protection

@drakeenglish1683 4 ай бұрын

Definitely my favorite build by far

@user-lu2vt8cv3m 4 ай бұрын

I reckon make it a beach buggy type thing, set up purely for the beach. Board racks, no canopy, roll bar, massive whip aerial, big flares... etc. I met you and Nav at the show, nice to meet ya mate, you and Nav both seem like decent blokes, thanks for taking the time to chat.

@theexplorelife 4 ай бұрын

To easy legend

@joshbirch5599 4 ай бұрын

Ultimate keg system in the back of blazer. Tilly’s and Larry’s on tap would be sick.

@maine-lygamingtips2039 4 ай бұрын

Keep it American. Have a shop print up a new abs dash insert and go with a set of analog EFI Holley gauges to upgrade the dash. Recaro classic LX bucket seats up front and a recover on the rear bench. New vinyl floor mat and some new shift knobs...call her done. If you have to dip into a new motor go Chevy small block in the 450hp range.

@dereckcole3876 4 ай бұрын

Duramax, 4L80E, NP 205/203 Twin stick transfer, built Dana 60 axles rolling on 39s. Beautiful.

@Castathon 4 ай бұрын

A man and his dog. Nothing better

@jg_gtr 4 ай бұрын

More old school! I drive an 82 Cherokee daily, super reliable, and fun. Don't paint it silver and dont delete the chrome. The unique quality of these old cars are the effort they put into the chrome work and body styling. Every new car looks the same. Plastic and boring. Love it for what it is. I also have a HZ wagon, shame you couldn't get that one up and running. Hit me up if you want to do old school HZ or Jeep and Chev stuff in coffs!

@ethan928 4 ай бұрын

Just got myself a 99 Cherokee, keen as to see how capable she is

@Ihateironyanddumbusernames 4 ай бұрын

You have to upload a video of that fsj Cherokee

@jg_gtr 4 ай бұрын

@@Ihateironyanddumbusernames kzfaq.info/get/bejne/psmpobB7rbS6YXk.html

@jyettstarz 3 ай бұрын

As if you would go and snow us anything wasted vid.

@metazoantexas5914 4 ай бұрын

A Cummins K5 would be so nasty. As an American I’ve always wanted a K5 so I’m pumped for this build!

@LIVINREMOTE 4 ай бұрын

love seeing the back to basic camping videos and the old school style man with a GoPro videos. What a sickkkkk chevy

@roscoefoilhat8086 4 ай бұрын

LEAVE IT AND DRIVE IT!

@RICHYSUNCLE 4 ай бұрын

Don’t do that

@will_bool.1 4 ай бұрын

It would be a sick beach runner with no canopy chuck a big fridge in the back for tinnies and keep the seats to bring the crew. Keen to see what u guys do to it❤

@motivatedcb5837 4 ай бұрын

My first car was an 82 K5 Blazer, I loved that beast!

@samhouston2192 4 ай бұрын

Blazer looks great The 400 is a decent engine but those tires are going to blow up the stock axles pretty quick if you’re going to wheel it hard I had a 1981 with a 350 and 4 spd manual on 35’s blew up both ends went to a Dana 60 front and 14 bolt rear never had a problem after that Cheers from a Canadian now living in New Zealand

@jakedrake5897 4 ай бұрын

Don’t suppose you’d know what a diffs are in a 73 k5 blazer? 350chev auto. Currently building one in NZ atm

@cmwhitt18 4 ай бұрын

DANA 44 and a 12 bolt. And apparently only the mil spec K5s had 60s, so the 74 also had 44 front and 12 bolt rear

@shaunbecks7158 4 ай бұрын

Love the bourky builds, keep them coming 👍🏼👌🏼

@brendenM 4 ай бұрын

Yeah boy. Up the Chevy blazer 💪💪💪💪. That old girl looks tough.

@live_work_play 4 ай бұрын

Keep her blue and white with the chrome. Retro all the way!

@brodie2967 4 ай бұрын

flex monster

@grayham3368 4 ай бұрын

Full ground up resto, keeping it looking original as possible on the outside, but some sneaky under bonnet mods for extra hp👌

4 ай бұрын

Im an American; Love that Blazer, prefer the OG Bronco...but we're good; so jealous!

@Blake-zc4qb 4 ай бұрын

Leave the front bar but cut and weld a hole in for a winch and spottiest

@clm652 4 ай бұрын

Love a good Bloizah, mate.

@joeeasterling5652 4 ай бұрын

Spray some clear coat over the patina. It will preserve it and it will stay shiny.

@danielapango7964 4 ай бұрын

I used to drive this same K5 model when I was in college in Baja, Mexico in the late 90’s. Only difference was the color, red and white. Great memories. Looking forward to see the final set up👍🏼

@kimbantly1184 4 ай бұрын

I think that you should do a full rebuild, but have it looking original on outside and more new or modern running gear with a Cummings Diesel V8, tidy up inside with digital gauges, so its a combination of both new and old. Then do outside with raptor paint to protect from scratches, upgrade headlights, stereo, similar to a pioneer 12 inch screen.

@robertkelly6207 4 ай бұрын

Had the same year and model with warn lockouts. Put a 350 throttle body engine with serpentine belt. Got a lot better gas mileage and more power. It was a beast with the top off. CHEERS! Love the channel!

@6226superhurricane 4 ай бұрын

39's on a 10 bolt lol, you should get a dana 60 front diff, 14 bolt rear and put a 203/205 doubler in it. get rid of the springs for ones with less arch for lower centre of gravity and so they ride smoother and flex more and cut the guards to fit the tyres. and if i had it i'd ditch the slushbox for an nv4500 or a tr4050 and add efi.

@gen1c8rs88 4 ай бұрын

40's 4 inch suspension lift but with 56 inch leaf springs or a coil conversions, 1 inch body lift, 5/8 inch 14 bolt/Dana 60 axle lift, 203/205 doubler, L8T 6.6L gas V8 crate engine, 6L90 automatic transmission,

@theleeclanadventures 4 ай бұрын

What a beast I rather the chrome rims, I reckon give engine a little tickle for sure can't wait to see the finished product

@positiveenergyautomotive9724 4 ай бұрын

Rad to see another squarebody in aus! I’m collecting parts to patrol chassis swap my 79 C10 to build an aggressive tourer! Can’t wait to see what you make happen with this big blue beast

@theexplorelife 4 ай бұрын

Sounds like a weapon mate 🔥

@chrisbalfour585 4 ай бұрын

LS swap! And get the chassis and under body stripped back and painted before the rust sets in

@mcgirtICreality 4 ай бұрын

Drink beer and restore that truck!

@stevenhockenhull501 4 ай бұрын

Simple LSA flex monster would be sick blower noise for.days but still reliable

@maverick2242 4 ай бұрын

Love it, bloody awesome rig, love Burkey is on the job, sorry don't love the modern black rims, needs period correct chrome or silver wheels, not ROHs, its a square peg in a round hole, but the truck is sic, I do love the idea of a canvas rear and zip off sides, rip the carpet out treat, no carpet so it can be washed out, Love the color & pentina, def needs some suspension work, some engine mods maybe a super charger if the engine is healthy enough, but it sounds like the transfer and gearbox might need some work also, not sure about chrome delete, I'm all about period correct with older cars, not trying to make them modern, except seats some interior, but no digital shit, you can restore modern while keeping it period. Excited to see what Burke does with it🤘

@tonytrumble 4 ай бұрын

I had a 77 GMC JIMMY it had a 10" spring only suspension lift and 40" mud grapplers from NITTO. Someone who owned it prior to me put in a ZZ502 and an ATLASII transfer case with DANA 60'S front and rear with 4.73's that Jimmy was so much fun.

@bangbangzz1 4 ай бұрын

Really cool build guys. Please put a LT6 5.5L from a 2023 Z06 corvette into her. Cos the Vette gets em wet 😂

@steph9445 3 ай бұрын

Man this is the coolest car in Auz on KZfaq. Awesome! Cant wait to see the build 👌

@robertkelly6207 4 ай бұрын

Forgot to add. Weld angle iron on the underside of both sides of the hood. That will keep your hood from bending and don't forget lube the hinges.

@scotthepburn69 4 ай бұрын

Love the color, agree with the idea of setting the back up like a boat, love it, keep em coming boys 👍

@bencollier5715 4 ай бұрын

Looks great , if you take the canopy off and do a canvas canopy an idea could be to put some sort of roll cage in it , idea is it can hold the canvas canopy and when the tops removed having a roll cage would keep your passengers safe if shit went south , looking forward to the build up

@jessehill1421 4 ай бұрын

Looks great resto mod with original paint, change the motor to a new Ls motor and drive it, need to swap to the Roh polished rims

@MicahBell_1860 4 ай бұрын

I'm not a Chev guy, but its a classic. I would give it a 100% restoration to original, with any mods can be converted back to original easily. & the two tone blue & white looks really good & keep the bloody chrome!!

@mudlovr 4 ай бұрын

Find a Dana 60 front and 14 bolt rear set of 40's and you'll be amazed what those little trucks will do

@jaydendavis9648 4 ай бұрын

Going to be an Epic build , leave the canopy on it and keep it old school looking

@shelbydog1100 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful blazer. I had a 73 and the top came off at the windshield. I think it’s the only vehicle I truly miss

@MitchMooMan 4 ай бұрын

For something as unique in Aus as that, a bit of a RestoMod would be slick. especially with that patina 👌

@ryansommerfeld2098 4 ай бұрын

For suspension, do the rear up front swap and put some 59s from a suburban in the back. IF you can find those springs. It was a popular mod in the states for a while

@joshuajohnson4800 4 ай бұрын

You need to check out Off Road Design here in the states. They specialize in fullsize Chevy trucks.

@cooperbass258 4 ай бұрын

If offered shipping to the US, I'd 100% support this build. Powder coat the daily wheels, make it a flex monster and resto-mod this beaut. I'm currently looking for this exact body style in the US can't find them anywhere that isn't rusted out or fully restored for 40k 🙃

@jakerittner1694 4 ай бұрын

Thats going to be a sick build

@Ovaworked4x4 4 ай бұрын

Supercharged VK56 and you'll finally have a decent sounding car 🫢😋

@jacksonreardon9123 4 ай бұрын

Yes lads! Do the y62 VK56 swap or a supercharged LSA

@ryanhooper152 4 ай бұрын

Need an old school visor over the windscreen 👌

@AndrewduToit 4 ай бұрын

Full restore, specially on paint and body. Engine overall or upgrade. Suspension upgrade. That would be great.

@tomkelly3896 4 ай бұрын

Had several old chevys tears ago...i.plowed snow in nyc.....weak point was axles....thet couldnt take much stress....turbo 350 and 400 trans were great ...but need a cooler...keep them under 200 degees f🤠🤓😎✌

@mattysmith5852 4 ай бұрын

Love the build, got to see this rig in person and I was impressed look forward to seeing the rest FYI can we get some explore builds merch some examples such as “can always do with another 2 inches, full blown wank factor 😂lol

@theexplorelife 4 ай бұрын

Coming soon! 😉

@spankrhilux 4 ай бұрын

Bourke LEGEND

@Jack-mg6ln 4 ай бұрын

Put a y62 v8 into the big girl and then give it a bit of flex and then fully restore the interior. Make it a weapon for the sand🤙

@tomassanesson902 4 ай бұрын

Awesome and good luck to the build

@joshinaround5680 4 ай бұрын

Keep it as is mate, chrome and all! Keep the stock engine and just drive it as it.

@SootyDiesel81 4 ай бұрын

Superduty axels with coil over and 12 valve manual 👌

@peterstaunton-smith586 4 ай бұрын

A Y62 conversion for sure but id like to see the canopy stay but put it on rams so she goes up at the flick of a button and turns into sleeping area or a shots bar.

@jackbruce309 4 ай бұрын

Definitely needs a big block chev in it

@MudducksTouringAustralia 4 ай бұрын

454 supercharged for sure. Cheers Steve

@bencostanzo2062 4 ай бұрын

If you give that blazer away to me I’ll buy every bit of merch you have mate! Keeps the original colours as it looks awesome and is a stand out…I love my petrol V8’s but would be unreal with a Cummins in it!! Just my opinion lol

@ekim72 4 ай бұрын

LMC truck parts in the U.S. will have any parts you need including full interiors.

@billyrogers8384 4 ай бұрын

That is one f#@king Classic .Make Her the Best she can Be !

@bamafencer12 4 ай бұрын

I'm more keen for this build than the Ram!! Matty this is sick!! Please keep us updated on this.

@theexplorelife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate! Very excited about this too 😂

@hayleedewhirst9810 4 ай бұрын

No way, don’t get rid of the canopy!!! That’s what makes it. Keep it original just tidy it up Just make it a cool simple easy build Simpler the better This is actually a sick car Colour slaps

@didgekennedy1694 4 ай бұрын

Cool rig do white bits black would suit rims

@roocrew86 4 ай бұрын

This was a wicked episode mate

@aaronmclean9790 4 ай бұрын

Keep it Old school, such a cool truck, the only thing I'd love to see is more Horsepower, maybe a Chev Big-block

@user-pu9fh7uz6n 4 ай бұрын

Keep it as a day beach cruiser

@pullingguard1527 4 ай бұрын

Ground up resto with coilovers and put in an LSA Motor, keeps it chevy but gives it some life and fun. You've got your deisel tourer, a supercharged petty build would give ya some fun.

@theexplorelife 4 ай бұрын

🔥🔥

@RICHYSUNCLE 4 ай бұрын

I think if you put a lsa in it it will twist the frame 😂

@danielpearce7585 4 ай бұрын

engineer those tyres and just LS from texas speed.

@cooperV-he9gi 4 ай бұрын

You should meet up with Mac Preston when you’re both finished the builds

@kimsland999 4 ай бұрын

Keep the chrome front, its classic. Clean up the entire inside upholstery, carpet etc etc. Ideally ground up (from bare floor). If it came out with this huge 400 in it, then keep that. Love the classic blue look, so keep that. You probably should fully redo the gearbox and sticks, otherwise you'll look a bit silly grinding gears! If it were me, I'd do a full engine rebuild (plus carby etc etc). Forget the roofracks business, these were made for internal space, plus you'd need a long ladder! Then competition it. I already want a ticket. By the way this competition thingy (which I need more than want, but both) do you get 'locked in' after a month? I'm a bit hesitant on falking out money, I realize that's your income, but its kinda a necessity of mine to have money for food.

@theexplorelife 4 ай бұрын

Hey mate no lock in cancel any time 🤙

@kimsland999 4 ай бұрын

@@theexplorelife Thanks, signed up, wish me luck :)

@jeffersonline698 4 ай бұрын

Was good to meet u matty and nav at the 4x4 show and the blazer looked mint

@theexplorelife 4 ай бұрын

You too mate!

@evanvavoulas4011 4 ай бұрын

Mate awesome truck,built up like one of those trucks in America and then take out bush

@The_Osprey 4 ай бұрын

Definitely do the sea deck and a diesel.

@user-be2xp9bc6k 4 ай бұрын

Keen as. Keep as is

@mickihipp 4 ай бұрын

Seen you on Matt's series Abandoned Resort. Sweet truck you have!

@theexplorelife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate!

@nathanharmond7494 4 ай бұрын

Tidy the paint put a basic camping setup in the back and run a Cummins because why not 🎉🍻

@stephenhilton4665 4 ай бұрын

Definitely 6bt Keep the interior simple but useful. make a little house out of it. You can sleep in, a fridge, stove,ect.. keep the paint but do it right. I would stick with 35" for daily driving , and the 39 for show

@stephenhilton4665 4 ай бұрын

Do like a overland build on her.

@4wdtennessee459 4 ай бұрын

Those axle won’t stand the 39s in any grippy situation. 35s are the biggest tire I’d put on the factory axles. I’ve had a couple of k trucks and you have to be careful on 35s if you’re doing semi hard stuff.

@JosephRonnie-yw4hd 4 ай бұрын

Give it more power and work on the exterior. A big fan all the way from PNG

@theexplorelife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for following mate!

@dn059 4 ай бұрын

Yeah that things mad bra not gonna lie. 39s straight on 😂 definitely an american truck

@user-hb7xo7xe9w 4 ай бұрын

Get Burkie to freshen a follower’s car up . He is good at what he does 😊

@Dan-rg7jj 4 ай бұрын

Put the 8.1l gen 7 big block in it out of the early 2000s silverados and full size SUVs. Never be done in Aus it seems. It has more in common with older v8s but runs more of the LS style computers. There's a logger guy in Canada who has a cammed one with 5.30 diff gears in it. Pulls heaps of wood. 6 tonne or more trailers. Reckons it eats it compared to the 6.6l gas v8s in the current 2500s as he dives his bosses one.

@lachiemay4588 4 ай бұрын

Chrome roll bar on the back, new tan leather interior

@user-it4mk7gj7t 4 ай бұрын

Ground up build with 572ci chev

@oliverdouglas9370 4 ай бұрын

I reckon Matt black the whole thing, sweet

@allenstorr318 4 ай бұрын

Probably be an absolute dog to fit but a Viper V10 in there would sound nuts screaming up the beach!

@gregbrown5473 4 ай бұрын

You know I use to have one of these as a toy when I was kid it was blue and white also loved it may be it is still around somewhere 🤔😆 I wreckern big block it and blow it those big wheels will need some power spin them around 🙂🤙

@mikehooker1963 4 ай бұрын

Supercharged LS. Dana different. Keep rhe outside retro, and use marine material for inside. Maybe go a little bigger on lift for the full US flavour. Will be an epic ride.

@Sk1nnyPete 3 ай бұрын

Keep the blue and white color scheme, but don’t delete the chrome. Chrome is rare these days especially real chrome, embrace it and it’s retro-ness and nostalgic. Soft canvas sounds great, but the slim line rac over the top of it will kill the vibe of going topless in the rear.

@briandrake9467 4 ай бұрын

Sometimes it's tuff to get those ol chevs in or out of "4" if your in 4 and it won't change out, you have to reverse 20 ft. or so, that might knock it out...