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Magnuman · 12-01-2007, 06:38 PM

I recently purchased this 71 Blazer.
The owner had been working on a frame off restoration when his wife was transferred and he couldn't keep it.
It is approximateley 85% done. I am going to finish it and have fun using it.
The toughest thing for me at this point is deciding on wheels,tires and steering wheel.

krue · 12-01-2007, 06:49 PM

Very nice!

red71cheyenne · 12-01-2007, 07:03 PM

Great looking truck!! Already looks like its mostly done, like you said. Welcome to the boards and keep the pics coming! Jeff.

bouncytruck · 12-01-2007, 07:20 PM

Is this the one that was for sale on the Oregon coast?

Magnuman · 12-01-2007, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Is this the one that was for sale on the Oregon coast?

No, it was in Northern California.

Jtrux · 12-01-2007, 07:39 PM

Great looking 71!!!

ABLAZN · 12-01-2007, 08:18 PM

First of all

from Oregon !!!! That is a sweet ride there

72BlckButy · 12-01-2007, 08:26 PM

That this is beautiful! Nice buy!

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Chevyman63 · 12-01-2007, 08:51 PM

That is SWEET!

Welcome from Michigan

Pop's72 · 12-01-2007, 09:40 PM

Nice looking K5 you have there! Welcome from the south bay!

BLUE THUNDER · 12-01-2007, 09:42 PM

Nice lookin' rig. looks like its ready for the streets. Give us some more specs. Mario.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-01-2007, 10:13 PM

Very nice..

**BAD4X4** · 12-02-2007, 08:17 AM

Great looking blazer, loven the orange!

ColoradoK5 · 12-02-2007, 08:17 AM

That is one sweet Blazer! Welcome to the board from CO!

bigrey6306 · 12-02-2007, 09:31 AM

Wow, thats a good looking blazer, very nice!

**Yukon Jack** · 12-02-2007, 09:36 AM

Yep, that's a beauty. One of those wood trimmed steering wheels would look great. You are right that that steering wheel needs to go. What are you thinking about rim wise?

crzngmychvy · 12-02-2007, 01:05 PM

Wow! Super nice! Congrats

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Magnuman · 12-02-2007, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Yep, that's a beauty. One of those wood trimmed steering wheels would look great. You are right that that steering wheel needs to go. What are you thinking about rim wise?

I just missed one on E-Bay last week.

71BlazzinOrange · 12-02-2007, 05:10 PM

Sweet!!!!!!

Big J · 12-02-2007, 11:26 PM

Congrats and Welcome from KY.... Thats a nice ride, how about a pic of the dash lit up......

Chevyman63 · 12-03-2007, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Big J

Thats a nice ride, how about a pic of the dash lit up......

Long Roof · 12-03-2007, 12:22 PM

Looks like a great K5

jcfoote60 · 12-04-2007, 11:18 AM

Sweetness!!! So looks like a Dakota Digital dash and Vintage Air?

myraley · 12-05-2007, 12:17 AM

That looks great! I'm down in So Cal. Say, did you say what engine, trans, etc. you got with it?

Magnuman · 12-05-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by myraley

That looks great! I'm down in So Cal. Say, did you say what engine, trans, etc. you got with it?

Engine is a 383 with a Th350 Transmission. Gears are stock3:73.

12-01-2007, 06:38 PM	#1
Magnuman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco,CA Posts: 130	My new to me 71 Blazer I recently purchased this 71 Blazer. The owner had been working on a frame off restoration when his wife was transferred and he couldn't keep it. It is approximateley 85% done. I am going to finish it and have fun using it. The toughest thing for me at this point is deciding on wheels,tires and steering wheel.

12-01-2007, 06:49 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: My new to me 71 Blazer Very nice! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-01-2007, 07:03 PM	#3
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: My new to me 71 Blazer Great looking truck!! Already looks like its mostly done, like you said. Welcome to the boards and keep the pics coming! Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

12-01-2007, 07:20 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: My new to me 71 Blazer Is this the one that was for sale on the Oregon coast? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-01-2007, 07:39 PM	#6
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: My new to me 71 Blazer Great looking 71!!! __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

12-01-2007, 08:18 PM	#7
ABLAZN Oh..never mind.... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 588	Re: My new to me 71 Blazer First of all from Oregon !!!! That is a sweet ride there __________________ 1972 Blazer -6 inch lift -35 inch BFG A/T's Turbo 350 NP-205 454 BB (for now) MORE TO COME !!!!!! Now going to 2WD!!!!! Sold. I got it back after 22 years and did not even know it !!! THE STORY HERE Project Low Down Dirty Rat

12-01-2007, 08:26 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My new to me 71 Blazer That this is beautiful! Nice buy! to the board from Mid-MO!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-01-2007, 08:51 PM	#9
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: My new to me 71 Blazer That is SWEET! Welcome from Michigan __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

12-01-2007, 09:40 PM	#10
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 667	Re: My new to me 71 Blazer Nice looking K5 you have there! Welcome from the south bay! __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350

12-01-2007, 09:42 PM	#11
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: My new to me 71 Blazer Nice lookin' rig. looks like its ready for the streets. Give us some more specs. Mario.

12-01-2007, 10:13 PM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: My new to me 71 Blazer Very nice.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-02-2007, 08:17 AM	#13
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	Re: My new to me 71 Blazer Great looking blazer, loven the orange! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

12-02-2007, 08:17 AM	#14
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: My new to me 71 Blazer That is one sweet Blazer! Welcome to the board from CO!

12-02-2007, 09:31 AM	#15
bigrey6306 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 33	Re: My new to me 71 Blazer Wow, thats a good looking blazer, very nice! __________________ 71' K5 Blazer 6 in lift 36x14.50 Mud Grips Crate 350 with headers Needs a paint job!

12-02-2007, 09:36 AM	#16
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Re: My new to me 71 Blazer Yep, that's a beauty. One of those wood trimmed steering wheels would look great. You are right that that steering wheel needs to go. What are you thinking about rim wise? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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12-02-2007, 01:05 PM	#17
crzngmychvy "1972 C5" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 729	Re: My new to me 71 Blazer Wow! Super nice! Congrats. __________________ - 72 2wd Blazer ...sold... 2wd Blazer Page

12-02-2007, 05:10 PM	#19
71BlazzinOrange Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 56	Re: My new to me 71 Blazer Sweet!!!!!!

12-02-2007, 11:26 PM	#20
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: My new to me 71 Blazer Congrats and Welcome from KY.... Thats a nice ride, how about a pic of the dash lit up...... __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

12-03-2007, 12:22 PM	#22
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: My new to me 71 Blazer Looks like a great K5 __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

12-04-2007, 11:18 AM	#23
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12-05-2007, 12:17 AM	#24
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