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VA72C10
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Looking to build my dream Blazer
I deleted the 2wd ad that I put in the forum because of all the information you guys have given me. Through your suggestions it makes much more sense to me to find a 4x4 with a good/great tub on it and do the conversion. I plan to bag it and am considering a Porterbilt front dropmember and a 4-link rear now so might as well go with a cheaper start and from what I understand a better way to go lower...
Budget is up to 10K for a project that's already converted and set up for bags, probably honestly looking to find one in the 2-5K range with a great body and then build it the way I want from there. I will consider the entire US as a search area because I assume the best tubs are going to be out west of course. Would like an A/C truck but I could add that (Vintage/Old Air) and prefer tilt and tach but I have both of those already ![]() Thanks for all the information so far and I will be picking your brains some more if you don't mind...maybe I can return the favor with parts I pull off my blazer/jimmy when I find it. Below are just a few of the "inspiration" pictures I've saved for my build...Plan on a 67-68 front, cowl hood, 20's all around with a staggered (wider) width rear, leather interior, nice stereo molded in with fiberglass panels on the sides, strong 350/383/400SB with 700R4, Tilt column, Tach Dash or Custom dash (still deciding) Airbag suspension with Dropmember, 4-link, sway bars, etc etc etc....
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Re: Want to buy a nice 4x4 K5 Blazer/Jimmy 69-72
that last one in flat black is AWESOME!
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Re: Want to buy a nice 4x4 K5 Blazer/Jimmy 69-72
That's the Fessler one...probably a 100K vehicle...here it is finished
And the link http://www.feslerbuilt.com/1967Feslerblazer.htm
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Re: Want to buy a nice 4x4 K5 Blazer/Jimmy 69-72
I the Fesler rig was for sale at $200K.
http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...?itemid=576189
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Re: Want to buy a nice 4x4 K5 Blazer/Jimmy 69-72
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Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer
Thanks for opening this back up Liz...
Hey, I was only off by 100K on the fesler blazer ![]()
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Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer
Has anyone modified a stock top to fit a raked back windshield? I really like that look but figure that's getting into a major amount of work and $$$ to make that look right with a top. I plan on mainly driving this during cruising season (about 6-8 months here) but will not always have garage space for it so It'll have to have a top.
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Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer
Have you seen Brad2's fixed roof project? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=328161
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Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer
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Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer
Those are some great inspiration pics hope you can find a nice one to build i think we all want a 2wd blazer i know i do
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Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer
Here's another one to drool on. Forum member bagged74's 72.
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Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=200851
Looks like I am gonna have to sell mine. $7500. I'll post all the details later. Mark |
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Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer
Ok, its got a 350 carb with 5-speed standard shift, 3:08 gears in a rebuilt rear-end with big drum brake upgrade. It has new 20" x 8.5" Boss whells with Goodyear rubber (0 miles). It is a 4x4 conversion however, it is on a 2WD frame. Frame has a minor c-notch. It is currently dropped with drop springs. Add air bags and it will lay on the control arms, similar to picture above of my old truck. It does have a brand new Vintage Air unit mounted behind dash but not hooked up. It has a full set of Autometer Phantom gauges with electronic speedo and sender. All the gauges are electric. The body is in good shape, rocker boxes look solid and feel solid. Door corner showing a few small bubbles. The firewall had some rust at the windshield corners but has been cut out and fixed. Firewall has been smoothed. The grill is a GM original in great shape. The engine has late model pulley and accessory setup. Of course, it has on of my 18 gallon aluminum fuel cells in it. Interior is in good shape maybe a bit outdated but fine for a cruiser (velour). Top is in great shape. Please post any other questions you may have. Thanks, Mark
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Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer
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pm sent as well
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Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer
That looks like a nice one for you
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Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer
Looking at a 72 Jimmy 4X4 local to me right now...rusty and rough but the price is right
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Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer
Yeah, did you look at that one? It will need floors, rockers, work on bedsides, fixing the hatch, etc....
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Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer
I didn't get any pics...he wasn't willing to go down much...
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Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer
Good luck with it
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Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer
Did you get a blazer yet?
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Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer
Not yet...still looking. I am sure if I am patient I will find a deal on one so I'm not jumping into anything.
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Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer
sent you an e-mail...
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