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BigCountryx · 02-04-2012, 12:18 AM

So, the story goes like this. I buy this 24k mile 98 trans am that is a fun ride if all u want to do is go in a straight line. 500rwhp through a manual valve body th400. Total drag setup, not alot of fun on the street. Then to boot, I never felt it was mine, I didn't build the thing, not to mention, I'm a truck guy at heart. So I sold it.

After plenty of searching I thought I made the deal on a local 2wd Blazer that wasn't the condition I wanted, but hey, it was local. He backed out and I was back on the hunt. That's when I went back to one that had been sticking in head since I had seen it on eBay. cparman had planted the seed. I emailed him and he followed up with 91 detailed photos. Yes, 91, whoa. Chip is a thorough dude, thanks bro. These are a few of the pics that hooked me.

After 10.5 hrs one way, we took a thorough look on the ground and up on the lift, then a quick test drive. That was enough to seal the deal. U can see the smile on my goofy face lol. Oh Chip showed us the way to the beach too. Had to take a couple pics by the ocean being we had made it within 5 minutes from the end of America lol.

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BigCountryx · 02-04-2012, 12:46 AM

Then bang

She never saw me. Brings a tear to my eye.
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BigCountryx · 02-04-2012, 12:49 AM

That was after 3 days of ownership. The appraiser came out and gave her the once over.

Had to yank the fender out to turn the wheel.

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BigCountryx · 02-04-2012, 12:52 AM

These were ordered the day before the wreck and showed up 7 days later. I was really excited to see them show up, let me tell ya.

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BigCountryx · 02-04-2012, 01:03 AM

After a month of "negotiating", I came to an agreement with the ins co on a settlement. I could finally have the frame checked and get started. The frame was straight within factory specs and I drug her back home.

I doubt this build moves too fast, but the plans are to keep it yella (quickest way to get back rolling) full on to the metal color change may come later, but the Pale Ale is growing on me! I am taking advantage of the chance to swap to the front clip I've always wanted though. I've collected just about everything I need to complete the '68 conversion. I'm also going to revamp the suspension and a few interior areas that need some tlc. Looking forward to input from you guys to help me out as this is my first 67-72 model. Been dancing around getting one for years, by far my favorite body style of all time.
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shawno72 · 02-04-2012, 01:15 AM

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PD1292 · 02-04-2012, 03:04 AM

Sweet Blazer, Too bad about the wreck, but mabe it will put some green in your pocket so you can make the changes you wanted.

mustardjimmy71 · 02-04-2012, 07:09 AM

Woo hoo throw some money at it! just remember it could have been worse, and thankfully your ok.

shawno72 · 02-04-2012, 09:57 AM

See I told you now you have a build thread.

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Dunenutt · 02-04-2012, 10:10 AM

Man, that brought a tear to my eyes.

If that ever happens to mine, I hope the cops show up really fast! They would probably have to haul me off in a straight jacket! Was she texting?

BigCountryx · 02-04-2012, 10:40 AM

Dune, it was ugly, lol. She stayed in the Armada with the door locked and window rolled up until the Trooper arrived on scene

and no she wasn't texting, she was pulling out of a parking lot and looking over her shoulder at the traffic she was trying to merge into, but never thought to glance in front of her at the traffic she was crossing. ie, she never saw me!

Sillyoldman · 02-04-2012, 10:46 AM

Darn!

**richard2717** · 02-04-2012, 11:21 AM

nice looking rig. I love the 67-68 front clips.

Richard

BigCountryx · 02-04-2012, 03:10 PM

Pulled the hood and then realized this may be my last chance for a while to see what the new wheels are gonna look like on this rig lol

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BigCountryx · 02-04-2012, 03:13 PM

Continued the tear down

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shawno72 · 02-04-2012, 03:17 PM

Sweet wheels...And the transformation begins!! Got any pics of the clip to be?

Newtz67 · 02-04-2012, 03:26 PM

Massive difference with the wheels! Sorry about the wreck, but now you get to make it a little more yours.

BigCountryx · 02-04-2012, 04:43 PM

Shawno. It's all in pieces. I'll get pics as it comes together.

Newt, thanks. It did make me feel a little better with them on lol
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BigCountryx · 02-04-2012, 10:08 PM

My first oh chit moment

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shawno72 · 02-04-2012, 11:51 PM

What happened?
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BigCountryx · 02-04-2012, 11:59 PM

Small. Crack in the paint happened during the wreck. Ended up being a little more than a crack with body filler removed.
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Ridnhi · 02-05-2012, 12:23 AM

Wow. didnt see that one coming!

YBNORML · 02-05-2012, 07:25 AM

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shawno72 · 02-05-2012, 07:37 AM

Ouch...again.
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Splash4195 · 02-05-2012, 02:38 PM

Wow sorry that it happened but glad your alright! Now the fun begins!

02-04-2012, 12:18 AM	#1
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Brewing up some Pale Ale So, the story goes like this. I buy this 24k mile 98 trans am that is a fun ride if all u want to do is go in a straight line. 500rwhp through a manual valve body th400. Total drag setup, not alot of fun on the street. Then to boot, I never felt it was mine, I didn't build the thing, not to mention, I'm a truck guy at heart. So I sold it. After plenty of searching I thought I made the deal on a local 2wd Blazer that wasn't the condition I wanted, but hey, it was local. He backed out and I was back on the hunt. That's when I went back to one that had been sticking in head since I had seen it on eBay. cparman had planted the seed. I emailed him and he followed up with 91 detailed photos. Yes, 91, whoa. Chip is a thorough dude, thanks bro. These are a few of the pics that hooked me. After 10.5 hrs one way, we took a thorough look on the ground and up on the lift, then a quick test drive. That was enough to seal the deal. U can see the smile on my goofy face lol. Oh Chip showed us the way to the beach too. Had to take a couple pics by the ocean being we had made it within 5 minutes from the end of America lol. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

02-04-2012, 12:46 AM	#2
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Then bang She never saw me. Brings a tear to my eye. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

02-04-2012, 12:49 AM	#3
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale That was after 3 days of ownership. The appraiser came out and gave her the once over. Had to yank the fender out to turn the wheel. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

02-04-2012, 12:52 AM	#4
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale These were ordered the day before the wreck and showed up 7 days later. I was really excited to see them show up, let me tell ya. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

02-04-2012, 01:03 AM	#5
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale After a month of "negotiating", I came to an agreement with the ins co on a settlement. I could finally have the frame checked and get started. The frame was straight within factory specs and I drug her back home. I doubt this build moves too fast, but the plans are to keep it yella (quickest way to get back rolling) full on to the metal color change may come later, but the Pale Ale is growing on me! I am taking advantage of the chance to swap to the front clip I've always wanted though. I've collected just about everything I need to complete the '68 conversion. I'm also going to revamp the suspension and a few interior areas that need some tlc. Looking forward to input from you guys to help me out as this is my first 67-72 model. Been dancing around getting one for years, by far my favorite body style of all time. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

02-04-2012, 01:15 AM	#6
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Subscribed Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-04-2012, 03:04 AM	#7
PD1292 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 190	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Sweet Blazer, Too bad about the wreck, but mabe it will put some green in your pocket so you can make the changes you wanted.

02-04-2012, 07:09 AM	#8
mustardjimmy71 toys'r'us Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Penticton, BC, Canada Posts: 347	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Woo hoo throw some money at it! just remember it could have been worse, and thankfully your ok. __________________ 71 jimmy bone stock 350 sm465 33x12.5 rallies 79 caprice landau full load crate350 th350 lowered 20"wires 00 f150 reg cab sb 4x4 5.4L

02-04-2012, 09:57 AM	#9
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale See I told you now you have a build thread. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-04-2012, 10:10 AM	#10
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Man, that brought a tear to my eyes. If that ever happens to mine, I hope the cops show up really fast! They would probably have to haul me off in a straight jacket! Was she texting? __________________ My Build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post4464158

02-04-2012, 10:40 AM	#11
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Dune, it was ugly, lol. She stayed in the Armada with the door locked and window rolled up until the Trooper arrived on scene and no she wasn't texting, she was pulling out of a parking lot and looking over her shoulder at the traffic she was trying to merge into, but never thought to glance in front of her at the traffic she was crossing. ie, she never saw me! __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant Last edited by BigCountryx; 02-04-2012 at 10:45 AM.

02-04-2012, 10:46 AM	#12
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Darn! __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

02-04-2012, 11:21 AM	#13
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02-04-2012, 03:10 PM	#14
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Pulled the hood and then realized this may be my last chance for a while to see what the new wheels are gonna look like on this rig lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

02-04-2012, 03:13 PM	#15
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Continued the tear down Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant



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02-04-2012, 03:17 PM	#16
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Sweet wheels...And the transformation begins!! Got any pics of the clip to be? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-04-2012, 03:26 PM	#17
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Massive difference with the wheels! Sorry about the wreck, but now you get to make it a little more yours. __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

02-04-2012, 04:43 PM	#18
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Shawno. It's all in pieces. I'll get pics as it comes together. Newt, thanks. It did make me feel a little better with them on lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

02-04-2012, 10:08 PM	#19
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale My first oh chit moment Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

02-04-2012, 11:51 PM	#20
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale What happened? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-04-2012, 11:59 PM	#21
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Small. Crack in the paint happened during the wreck. Ended up being a little more than a crack with body filler removed. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant Last edited by BigCountryx; 02-05-2012 at 06:06 AM.

02-05-2012, 12:23 AM	#22
Ridnhi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Marion, IL Posts: 719	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Wow. didnt see that one coming! __________________ 1972 K5 Auto 4x4 factory air 2007 Silverado extended cab Z71

02-05-2012, 07:25 AM	#23
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02-05-2012, 07:37 AM	#24
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Ouch...again. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-05-2012, 02:38 PM	#25
Splash4195 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 341	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Wow sorry that it happened but glad your alright! Now the fun begins!

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