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12-06-2010, 12:05 AM
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rookie
long time listener, first time caller...thought I would drop a note and a few pics of the 71 I just picked up. I looked long and hard for a no-rust, clean original or restored truck, which ended up being quite a task. Just a Sunday driver with the kids, let me know what you think as I am sure I will have many questions down the road.
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12-06-2010, 12:20 AM
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Re: rookie
You wanna know what I think? I think I want to trade. That thing looks great. I would ask what you paid, but that would be rude.
Very nice blazer. Enjoy.
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12-06-2010, 01:06 AM
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Re: rookie
Wow, beautiful truck - Looks a lot like mine.
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12-06-2010, 01:09 AM
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Re: rookie
Looks great, hard to beat hugger orange!
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12-06-2010, 09:49 AM
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Re: rookie
Wow very clean welcome to the board from Ohio.
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12-06-2010, 10:33 AM
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Location: Mesa, AZ
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Re: rookie
nice blazer, i hope to see it around town if i am lucky
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12-06-2010, 11:47 AM
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Re: rookie
Thanks...
Nubomb - to answer your question on price...lets just say I am happy to be the guy who is proping up values...but frankly after all my research, I found it a lot cheaper to buy one already restored than something that needed everything done to it |
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12-06-2010, 04:45 PM
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Re: rookie
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Awesome looking truck... congrats and enjoy it! Welcome to the board from IL where it's currently 19 degrees. |
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12-06-2010, 07:42 PM
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Re: rookie
I am a little biased but i love it looks real nice clark
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12-07-2010, 06:18 PM
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Re: rookie
Thanks for the props. Question: Which aftermarket OEM parts catalog (LMC, Classic, Brothers, etc...) do you guys find sells the best quality stuff?
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12-07-2010, 06:41 PM
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Re: rookie
I really love your blazer i have been looking for a good blazer for along time and missed out on one sunday went to go look at it and called him monday morning when the bank opened and he sold it already.
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12-08-2010, 03:19 PM
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Re: rookie
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I like LMC catalogs for the breakdown pictures & reference; good for little cheesy stuff but thats about it IMO (definetly NOT sheetmetal). I've had good luck with Kenny's Truck Parts http://www.kennystrucks.com/ I think they are a site vendor.
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12-07-2010, 06:41 PM
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Re: rookie
Wow great looking Blazer! I'm definitely envious. I would love to have mine in that kind of condition. As far as parts, I tend to look between LMC or Grumpy's here in Phoenix. I have found that Grumpy's can be competetive in price especially since there isn't the additional cost of shipping.
BTW-Welcome from another Phoenix member! |
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12-07-2010, 08:41 PM
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Location: Durham, N.C.
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Re: rookie
Very nice, and its one of favorite colors. Looks great topless. Have fun and make some family memories.
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12-07-2010, 11:47 PM
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Rollin in my K5 toaster
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Re: rookie
AC and white hounds tooth. Nice
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12-08-2010, 01:30 AM
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Re: rookie
Nice truck, To me hugger orange just screams first gen blazer.
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12-08-2010, 11:34 PM
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Re: rookie
good stuff. thanks. what do you guys do about updating / replacing seat belts? is there a product that fits well and looks original available?
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02-01-2011, 04:16 PM
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Re: rookie
Looks like you just picked up a nice set of belts. Congrats!
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02-02-2011, 12:26 AM
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Re: rookie
Hey nicosorange ...very very nice. Great rig to bond with the family.
Oh yes...  and  from Ohio 
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02-02-2011, 07:42 AM
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Re: rookie
Enjoy it! Did you get it in Huntington Beach? Looks like one I saw down there last year.
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02-02-2011, 01:31 PM
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Re: rookie
yes it is from HB, the guy I bought it from works for a large surf gear co and the truck was used in some of thier ads, I'll have to post some of the pics when I get a chance...
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02-02-2011, 02:34 PM
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Re: rookie
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02-02-2011, 01:45 PM
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Re: rookie
Tdkosta - I did pick up a full set of parchment belts (my truck only had 2 in the rear)...thinking of sending the set of belts to Python or Ssnakeoyl for restoration, has anyone used these guys or have any comments on them?
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02-02-2011, 02:51 PM
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Re: rookie
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By the way, love the blazer.
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