Pretty decent looking 1977 Blazer Chalet-denver craigslist

[jlmerie]

I saw this listed on the local Denver craigslist and thought some of you might like to take a look. It is a 1977 Blazer Chalet. Looks pretty nice.

http://denver.craigslist.org/car/352800754.html

[77blazerchalet]

I emailed the seller to get the serial number off the back of it..... no response yet.

Here's a similar thread from a while back on the same general subject, with reference to an auction ending today for one of those: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=220747

[77blazerchalet]

Speaking of the one with the auction ending today, its link is here: http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/105...spagenameZWDVW

And while I'm at it, some others that still have functioning links as of right now:
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/car/360885137.htm
http://ww2.collectorcartraderonline....8/89403858.htm

As I mentioned in the other thread referenced above, I don't get a dime for promoting these, I'm just a Chalet owner / nut who wants to see these go to an appreciative home....

[77blazerchalet]

Camper-only, for those of you who have just the Blazer that's been upgraded to your liking:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1977-...spagenameZWDVW

And the ultra rare version, the GMC Jimmy Casa Grande, only 225 of these came out of the GM factory:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GMC-J...spagenameZWDVW

I alerted the sellers of this one NOT to suggest the possibility of the camper being separable from the Jimmy under any circumstances, as they did in their listing. The camper by itself has no particular value except to someone who wants to 'build up' the ultimate Chalet, the one the factory should have made ....

[77blazerchalet]

The latest eBay listing is an especially clean restoration:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=130162740162

[tvblazer78]

That is sweet and very clean!!

Originally Posted by 77blazerchalet

The latest eBay listing is an especially clean restoration:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=130162740162

[streetstar]

That is so rad ------- do they have a place to poopy in there? -- it has a lot of outlets on the side

[old Rusty C10]

i had never seen one of those before i bet they were tiny.. anyone got other pics they could post of them?

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

i had never seen one of those before i bet they were tiny.. anyone got other pics they could post of them?

Go here- Link

[Zoomad75]

Russ, I've been very tempted at getting a chalet. I even made a poor attempt to convince the wife. She's not sold on any pop up type truck camper. I've wondered about the sleeping arrangements for the "big and tall" type. I'm not seeing a whole lot of space for a 6 footer to sleep comfortably. And sleeping in the optional bunks might be hazardous to my heath if they can't hold my wieght.

So what's it like to actually use one of these rigs to camp in?

[77blazerchalet]

Can't actually say, unfortunately, as mine was not yet roadworthy for long distance trips this summer. I had to go tent camping out of my VW hatchback once again, and used "hired help" to go high altitude touring, as mentioned in this thread post #8 http://expeditionportal.com/forum/sh...428#post100428

I am 5'10" and was skeptical I could lie down side-to-side in my Chalet's folded down dinette. The cushions, even for being 30 years old, are just my kind of soft & comfortable, so I tried it out one afternoon and my feet and top of my head just miss the walls. I'd have to say anybody taller would be forced to lay diagonally on the thing.....

Chalets sold in dismal numbers, probably in part because you really have to be a cozy family that doesn't mind tight confines, if your wife & kiddies all go with you. And remember, the restroom for these is "behind that tree over yonder".

Doug W. aka "1976K5CHALET" is also a member of this forum, he has used his up until quite recently as a home away from home as he travels from one oil drilling operation to the next, so he is an authority on how truly comfy or annoying these are.

Ya gotta be a nut to love these, mine will be great when it is 100 % reliable simply because it has 4wd, better ground clearance than my car, and significantly better living conditions than my tent. And unless I can convince my ladyfriend to come along, I'll be the only one camping in it.....

[77blazerchalet]

Here's the latest one on eBay - for those of you who don't know, all the of '76 Blazer Chalets and GMC Jimmy Casa Grandes were all painted the same color combinations, the difference between the two was the vinyl stripe arrangements. I believe this one has 'custom painted' rally wheels, since I don't think the GM factory offered anything other than silver colored rallys on these.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...spagenameZWDVW

[77blazerchalet]

Entertaining how several of these are all for sale around the same time - throw this Boise ID Craigslist ad onto the heap:

http://boise.craigslist.org/car/451876963.html

Contact number, in case the link disappears:

For information please call 208-939-0321

[55chevy]

Pretty old thread, here is one that didn't meet reserve

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...RCHQ3aUSQ3a101

[CLASSIC87']

That one is COOL!!!!

[silvereagle07]

Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

That one is COOL!!!!

[77blazerchalet]

More pics of that mega-lifted Chalet at this other thread, last I heard it was still for sale in Fredericksburg, VA, #1 on my list of more than 50 for sale around the country that I keep on my Google map. Rough economic times lately means my easily remembered lists of 5 or so from a couple of years ago has ballooned so big that I have to have a map to see where they all are.

[kevinmfduane]

Originally Posted by 77blazerchalet

More pics of that mega-lifted Chalet at this other thread, last I heard it was still for sale in Fredericksburg, VA, #1 on my list of more than 50 for sale around the country that I keep on my Google map. Rough economic times lately means my easily remembered lists of 5 or so from a couple of years ago has ballooned so big that I have to have a map to see where they all are.

Nice, i copied the pic from the protrucks website, they are the local company that did the lift i think. they have a before picture there as well so you can see the transformation. never saw it with the front bumper. that thing mean.

[Peanutbutter]

a few pics of trip to Odell Oregon, Hood river county fair, then down to oregon coast. First 2 pics down on the river in Twin Falls, the last one where we spent the night at sawmill in Odell. More pics to follow, this is not on a 77, 78 chassis but an 85 that I put 8 hole gear under it.

[DeadheadNM]

Dusting off this thread -met the original 90 yo owner of this 1977 Blazer Chalet, the Colonel, purchased locally at Galles Chevrolet.

[flashed]

That is a cool pic ,tell us more about your visit with him.

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by flashed

That is a cool pic ,tell us more about your visit with him.

Really nice guy that I'll return to visit very soon - he wants to meet my wife. Retired after 28 years in the Army, a West Point grad, final assignment was Panama Canal in 1976. Retired in NM so his wife could pursue a degree in archaeology here. Enjoyed daily swims in Panama so built an indoor pool that keeps at 90 degrees year round! He can't drive anymore. He was really thrilled to talk about the Chalet but I interrupted his lunch so didn't stay long. I happened upon the Chalet recently and dropped in today while on a drive in my 72 Blazer.

[77blazerchalet]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

...He was really thrilled to talk about the Chalet....

I assume he's not internet-savvy, but if he is or anyone in his family is, they are welcome to our free-to-join Chalet & Casa Grande owners/enthusiasts forum, at the link in my sig.

DeadheadNM, could I ask the favor of snagging the camper serial # and the build date from the plate by the back door? Photo below is of the plate from my former #1747. I wouldn't mind also seeing the Galles sticker / logo on the back, if they put one there. I am still adding to my mega-spreadsheet on all the ones still in existence, this is a new one on me. Ironic since I lived in Albuquerque from '87 to '94, and in the mountains east of Albq from '64 to '87. Never had the luck of seeing any Chalet around the whole state that I can remember.

[DeadheadNM]

Local member Dirt's72 had these pics of the same Blazer that he shared w me:

[DeadheadNM]

After I left I kicked myself for not photographing the plate, which I did see affixed at the rear. I'll make a point to do so when I drop by next and hope to do so next weekend. He was a little saavy - made a point to mention he was aware of an example that sold for ~$20k.

I'll look for a Galles sticker. Galles never used a pot metal dealer badge, which is a real shame. I do have an example pic of the decal Galles used in 72 as well as a Galles license plate.