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**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-16-2012, 02:54 PM

This one has been rode hard and put to bed wet! It looks to be too far gone to restore. Too bad... Nice rare old Blazer...

http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/3339126372.html
WES

BLAZERMAN · 10-16-2012, 03:05 PM

Cool old Blazer...would Love to have that hood!!

mgkgmc · 10-16-2012, 03:48 PM

I wonder what the spid looks like?

farmall · 10-16-2012, 04:05 PM

Does any one still make a drop down hood like the Hickey Enterprises one?

BLAZERMAN · 10-16-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mgkgmc

I wonder what the spid looks like?

The SPID won't show anything special since these were usually dealer installed kits. This one must have been owner installed since this Blazer is a 70 and the Mod Bod kits were not available till 72 (maybe 71?) I believe. You can tell this one has had a repaint at some time and that's probably when the graphics, grille and hood were changed out. Still a cool period correct old Blazer... I would love to have seen it in its Day! Oh and the Mod Bod kit cost a Whopping $65.00 back in 72
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no moa · 10-16-2012, 04:07 PM

Hopefully someone saves it.

**RenoKeene** · 10-16-2012, 04:10 PM

That hood is very cool!

SS Tim · 10-16-2012, 04:15 PM

Wes,
You should buy this and restore to its former glory with all the period correct additions like the hood and windshield mount lights. The feathers look good enough to document and have airbrushed back on. Also while you are at it repro. the hood!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-16-2012, 05:53 PM

Ya, I could put it in line behind my Panel and my Blazer that I already have...lol I would love to save it, but don't have the time or money to do it. WES

stomper · 10-16-2012, 06:26 PM

I ran across that ad too. How cool the feathers would look on my shop wall! ...and the Hickey hood has to worth something. The steering wheel is probably Hickey too. ...and maybe it has a dif cover and other neat do dads - lights? I agree with Wes tho, probably too far gone. It's a parts truck. I'd try to buy the hood.

black_sheep454 · 10-16-2012, 06:41 PM

I'd love to save that one
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hugger6933 · 10-16-2012, 08:50 PM

Well, since it is so close to a parts truck/ blazer, I would sell one of you the hood and change it to a two wheel drive to ride in. Since my back is in so bad shape that I won't be going wheelin ever again. It is a cool old piece, wish I had one similar. I have not done a blazer but the more I see them the more I think about wanting to do one. Jim

k5hart · 10-16-2012, 09:09 PM

Someone should really save that thing. What a cool piece of history. I too would like to get a hold of that hood. Don't know what I'd do with it but when is the last time you've seen one!

Daves70 · 10-16-2012, 09:10 PM

Anything can be fixed. Someone needs to save that one.It's on the wrong side of the continent for me.Too bad! Just picture it all new and shiney.

Littletony · 10-16-2012, 09:52 PM

It looks to be in a lot better shape then my feather blazer...lol.

Andy4639 · 10-16-2012, 10:13 PM

For $1600 cash, I would buy it if it was on the East coast. I bet for $1400-1500 u would take it home. The parts are worth that.

GOPAPA · 10-16-2012, 11:16 PM

Nice find Wes ,,to bad you cant take it on as I know you are one guy who could bring it back to life,..with the nice shop and your knowledge and tools you have to get it done.

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 10-17-2012, 12:27 AM

Doesn't LOOK that rusty from the pictures....$1600 is a good deal

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-17-2012, 08:02 AM

I am in comunication with the owner' He is going to send me more detailed pictures and I will go from there. It is about an hour or so drive from me, so I let him know I needed some detailed pictures to help me decide if the drive is worth it. We will see. I am nuts for even thinking about another project... WES

**truckster** · 10-17-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

I am in comunication with the owner' He is going to send me more detailed pictures and I will go from there. It is about an hour or so drive from me, so I let him know I needed some detailed pictures to help me decide if the drive is worth it. We will see. I am nuts for even thinking about another project... WES

I see the resolve weakening...

**fine69** · 10-17-2012, 04:52 PM

I have only seen those hoods in pics. I would LOVE to have one.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-17-2012, 07:24 PM

I just talked to the owner again. When he purchased it the lady he bought it from's dad purchased it new. She told him that it was this way strait from the dealership. I got him to look closer, becase it is titled a 1970 and explained that it had 71/72 grill and the doors use to have 67-70 mirrors as evidenced with the green paint where they were originaly mounted. Witch that brought up that the Blazer originaly was painted green. It was also green under the cowling. So it is definetly a repaint. I also explained that the feathers blazers weren't made untill 1972. Anyway I believe he was told some stories when he purchased it. The hood is plastic and fiberglass, does that sound right? WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-17-2012, 07:35 PM

The funny part is that if it had the 1970 grill it would look just like the Johny Lightning and AMT Model Boondocker Blazer. WES

Andy4639 · 10-17-2012, 07:37 PM

Dang guy's you all can see more in those pictures than I can. I see the green now but the first time I hadn't even noticed it.
Wes u my friend have a weakness for these old trucks!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-17-2012, 07:51 PM

Weakness or sickness..

WES

10-16-2012, 02:54 PM	#1
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10-16-2012, 03:05 PM	#2
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SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Poor old Feathers Blazer!! Wes, You should buy this and restore to its former glory with all the period correct additions like the hood and windshield mount lights. The feathers look good enough to document and have airbrushed back on. Also while you are at it repro. the hood! __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

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10-16-2012, 06:26 PM	#10
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Poor old Feathers Blazer!! I ran across that ad too. How cool the feathers would look on my shop wall! ...and the Hickey hood has to worth something. The steering wheel is probably Hickey too. ...and maybe it has a dif cover and other neat do dads - lights? I agree with Wes tho, probably too far gone. It's a parts truck. I'd try to buy the hood. __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

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hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,279	Re: Poor old Feathers Blazer!! Well, since it is so close to a parts truck/ blazer, I would sell one of you the hood and change it to a two wheel drive to ride in. Since my back is in so bad shape that I won't be going wheelin ever again. It is a cool old piece, wish I had one similar. I have not done a blazer but the more I see them the more I think about wanting to do one. Jim

10-16-2012, 09:09 PM	#13
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	Re: Poor old Feathers Blazer!! Someone should really save that thing. What a cool piece of history. I too would like to get a hold of that hood. Don't know what I'd do with it but when is the last time you've seen one! __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina

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10-17-2012, 07:24 PM	#22
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Poor old Feathers Blazer!! I just talked to the owner again. When he purchased it the lady he bought it from's dad purchased it new. She told him that it was this way strait from the dealership. I got him to look closer, becase it is titled a 1970 and explained that it had 71/72 grill and the doors use to have 67-70 mirrors as evidenced with the green paint where they were originaly mounted. Witch that brought up that the Blazer originaly was painted green. It was also green under the cowling. So it is definetly a repaint. I also explained that the feathers blazers weren't made untill 1972. Anyway I believe he was told some stories when he purchased it. The hood is plastic and fiberglass, does that sound right? WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

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10-17-2012, 07:37 PM	#24
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Poor old Feathers Blazer!! Dang guy's you all can see more in those pictures than I can. I see the green now but the first time I hadn't even noticed it. Wes u my friend have a weakness for these old trucks! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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