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VA72C10 · 03-24-2009, 11:24 AM

I deleted the 2wd ad that I put in the forum because of all the information you guys have given me. Through your suggestions it makes much more sense to me to find a 4x4 with a good/great tub on it and do the conversion. I plan to bag it and am considering a Porterbilt front dropmember and a 4-link rear now so might as well go with a cheaper start and from what I understand a better way to go lower...

Budget is up to 10K for a project that's already converted and set up for bags, probably honestly looking to find one in the 2-5K range with a great body and then build it the way I want from there. I will consider the entire US as a search area because I assume the best tubs are going to be out west of course. Would like an A/C truck but I could add that (Vintage/Old Air) and prefer tilt and tach but I have both of those already

Would also prefer original seating but that is up to debate...might go with the new tahoe front and third rows...

Thanks for all the information so far and I will be picking your brains some more if you don't mind...maybe I can return the favor with parts I pull off my blazer/jimmy when I find it.

Below are just a few of the "inspiration" pictures I've saved for my build...Plan on a 67-68 front, cowl hood, 20's all around with a staggered (wider) width rear, leather interior, nice stereo molded in with fiberglass panels on the sides, strong 350/383/400SB with 700R4, Tilt column, Tach Dash or Custom dash (still deciding) Airbag suspension with Dropmember, 4-link, sway bars, etc etc etc....

teamradrz1 · 03-24-2009, 01:29 PM

that last one in flat black is AWESOME!

VA72C10 · 03-24-2009, 01:51 PM

That's the Fessler one...probably a 100K vehicle...here it is finished
And the link http://www.feslerbuilt.com/1967Feslerblazer.htm

bouncytruck · 03-24-2009, 02:16 PM

I the Fesler rig was for sale at $200K.
http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...?itemid=576189

***Liz*** · 03-24-2009, 02:33 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...cat.php?cat=19

VA72C10 · 03-24-2009, 04:40 PM

Thanks for opening this back up Liz...

Hey, I was only off by 100K on the fesler blazer

VA72C10 · 03-24-2009, 04:42 PM

Has anyone modified a stock top to fit a raked back windshield? I really like that look but figure that's getting into a major amount of work and $$$ to make that look right with a top. I plan on mainly driving this during cruising season (about 6-8 months here) but will not always have garage space for it so It'll have to have a top.

bouncytruck · 03-24-2009, 06:12 PM

Have you seen Brad2's fixed roof project? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=328161

VA72C10 · 03-24-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Have you seen Brad2's fixed roof project? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=328161

I have...I guess I should clarify to say that I would love to run it topless completely like 5150's AWESOME blazer, but plan on using it as a backup family hauler so it'll need a top and A/C and heat. But, I'd like to modify the stock removable top to fit a raked windshield...I will run it w/out a top from spring through fall but want to be able to put a top on if it gets kicked out of the garage for me to work on home remodeling projects.

OARNGESI · 03-25-2009, 04:22 AM

Those are some great inspiration pics hope you can find a nice one to build i think we all want a 2wd blazer i know i do

**N2TRUX** · 03-25-2009, 07:26 AM

Here's another one to drool on. Forum member bagged74's 72.

FuelCellGuy · 03-25-2009, 08:01 AM

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=200851

Looks like I am gonna have to sell mine. $7500. I'll post all the details later. Mark

FuelCellGuy · 03-25-2009, 12:15 PM

Ok, its got a 350 carb with 5-speed standard shift, 3:08 gears in a rebuilt rear-end with big drum brake upgrade. It has new 20" x 8.5" Boss whells with Goodyear rubber (0 miles). It is a 4x4 conversion however, it is on a 2WD frame. Frame has a minor c-notch. It is currently dropped with drop springs. Add air bags and it will lay on the control arms, similar to picture above of my old truck. It does have a brand new Vintage Air unit mounted behind dash but not hooked up. It has a full set of Autometer Phantom gauges with electronic speedo and sender. All the gauges are electric. The body is in good shape, rocker boxes look solid and feel solid. Door corner showing a few small bubbles. The firewall had some rust at the windshield corners but has been cut out and fixed. Firewall has been smoothed. The grill is a GM original in great shape. The engine has late model pulley and accessory setup. Of course, it has on of my 18 gallon aluminum fuel cells in it. Interior is in good shape maybe a bit outdated but fine for a cruiser (velour). Top is in great shape. Please post any other questions you may have. Thanks, Mark

VA72C10 · 03-25-2009, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuelCellGuy

Ok, its got a 350 carb with 5-speed standard shift, 3:08 gears in a rebuilt rear-end with big drum brake upgrade. It has new 20" x 8.5" Boss whells with Goodyear rubber (0 miles). It is a 4x4 conversion however, it is on a 2WD frame. Frame has a minor c-notch. It is currently dropped with drop springs. Add air bags and it will lay on the control arms, similar to picture above of my old truck. It does have a brand new Vintage Air unit mounted behind dash but not hooked up. It has a full set of Autometer Phantom gauges with electronic speedo and sender. All the gauges are electric. The body is in good shape, rocker boxes look solid and feel solid. Door corner showing a few small bubbles. The firewall had some rust at the windshield corners but has been cut out and fixed. Firewall has been smoothed. The grill is a GM original in great shape. The engine has late model pulley and accessory setup. Of course, it has on of my 18 gallon aluminum fuel cells in it. Interior is in good shape maybe a bit outdated but fine for a cruiser (velour). Top is in great shape. Please post any other questions you may have. Thanks, Mark

Sounds pretty good to me...I checked out the post...can I get some more pictures? Details on vintage air setup (WHat controller and what needed to complete the installation) Do you have any contacts w/ transporting it or would I need to work that out? Discs or drums in the front? Details on the motor build and what tranny,posi? rear. Thanks!
pm sent as well

OARNGESI · 03-25-2009, 10:37 PM

That looks like a nice one for you

VA72C10 · 04-07-2009, 04:42 PM

Looking at a 72 Jimmy 4X4 local to me right now...rusty and rough but the price is right

bigblazerboy · 04-08-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking at a 72 Jimmy 4X4 local to me right now...rusty and rough but the price is right

the camo one?

VA72C10 · 04-08-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblazerboy

the camo one?

Yeah, did you look at that one? It will need floors, rockers, work on bedsides, fixing the hatch, etc....

bigblazerboy · 04-09-2009, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Yeah, did you look at that one? It will need floors, rockers, work on bedsides, fixing the hatch, etc....

i have not gone to look at it but did you get any pictures of the bad spots? would he go any lower on price?

VA72C10 · 04-09-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblazerboy

i have not gone to look at it but did you get any pictures of the bad spots? would he go any lower on price?

I didn't get any pics...he wasn't willing to go down much...

OARNGESI · 04-08-2009, 04:46 AM

Good luck with it

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-09-2009, 12:39 AM

Did you get a blazer yet?

VA72C10 · 04-09-2009, 12:42 AM

Not yet...still looking. I am sure if I am patient I will find a deal on one so I'm not jumping into anything.

**jamie72** · 04-09-2009, 04:28 PM

sent you an e-mail...

03-24-2009, 11:24 AM	#1
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Looking to build my dream Blazer I deleted the 2wd ad that I put in the forum because of all the information you guys have given me. Through your suggestions it makes much more sense to me to find a 4x4 with a good/great tub on it and do the conversion. I plan to bag it and am considering a Porterbilt front dropmember and a 4-link rear now so might as well go with a cheaper start and from what I understand a better way to go lower... Budget is up to 10K for a project that's already converted and set up for bags, probably honestly looking to find one in the 2-5K range with a great body and then build it the way I want from there. I will consider the entire US as a search area because I assume the best tubs are going to be out west of course. Would like an A/C truck but I could add that (Vintage/Old Air) and prefer tilt and tach but I have both of those already Would also prefer original seating but that is up to debate...might go with the new tahoe front and third rows... Thanks for all the information so far and I will be picking your brains some more if you don't mind...maybe I can return the favor with parts I pull off my blazer/jimmy when I find it. Below are just a few of the "inspiration" pictures I've saved for my build...Plan on a 67-68 front, cowl hood, 20's all around with a staggered (wider) width rear, leather interior, nice stereo molded in with fiberglass panels on the sides, strong 350/383/400SB with 700R4, Tilt column, Tach Dash or Custom dash (still deciding) Airbag suspension with Dropmember, 4-link, sway bars, etc etc etc.... Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 03-24-2009 at 04:44 PM.

03-24-2009, 01:29 PM	#2
teamradrz1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham, OR 97080 Posts: 499	Re: Want to buy a nice 4x4 K5 Blazer/Jimmy 69-72 that last one in flat black is AWESOME! __________________ 1971 Chevy Blazer CST 4X4 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS 2007 Avalanche 4X4

03-24-2009, 01:51 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Want to buy a nice 4x4 K5 Blazer/Jimmy 69-72 That's the Fessler one...probably a 100K vehicle...here it is finished And the link http://www.feslerbuilt.com/1967Feslerblazer.htm Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 03-24-2009 at 01:54 PM.

03-24-2009, 02:16 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Want to buy a nice 4x4 K5 Blazer/Jimmy 69-72 I the Fesler rig was for sale at $200K. http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...?itemid=576189 __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L Last edited by bouncytruck; 03-24-2009 at 02:23 PM.

03-24-2009, 02:33 PM	#5
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: Want to buy a nice 4x4 K5 Blazer/Jimmy 69-72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...cat.php?cat=19

03-24-2009, 04:40 PM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer Thanks for opening this back up Liz... Hey, I was only off by 100K on the fesler blazer __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-24-2009, 04:42 PM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer Has anyone modified a stock top to fit a raked back windshield? I really like that look but figure that's getting into a major amount of work and $$$ to make that look right with a top. I plan on mainly driving this during cruising season (about 6-8 months here) but will not always have garage space for it so It'll have to have a top. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-24-2009, 06:12 PM	#8
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer Have you seen Brad2's fixed roof project? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=328161 __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-25-2009, 04:22 AM	#10
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer Those are some great inspiration pics hope you can find a nice one to build i think we all want a 2wd blazer i know i do __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-25-2009, 07:26 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer Here's another one to drool on. Forum member bagged74's 72. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-25-2009, 08:01 AM	#12
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=200851 Looks like I am gonna have to sell mine. $7500. I'll post all the details later. Mark

03-25-2009, 12:15 PM	#13
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer Ok, its got a 350 carb with 5-speed standard shift, 3:08 gears in a rebuilt rear-end with big drum brake upgrade. It has new 20" x 8.5" Boss whells with Goodyear rubber (0 miles). It is a 4x4 conversion however, it is on a 2WD frame. Frame has a minor c-notch. It is currently dropped with drop springs. Add air bags and it will lay on the control arms, similar to picture above of my old truck. It does have a brand new Vintage Air unit mounted behind dash but not hooked up. It has a full set of Autometer Phantom gauges with electronic speedo and sender. All the gauges are electric. The body is in good shape, rocker boxes look solid and feel solid. Door corner showing a few small bubbles. The firewall had some rust at the windshield corners but has been cut out and fixed. Firewall has been smoothed. The grill is a GM original in great shape. The engine has late model pulley and accessory setup. Of course, it has on of my 18 gallon aluminum fuel cells in it. Interior is in good shape maybe a bit outdated but fine for a cruiser (velour). Top is in great shape. Please post any other questions you may have. Thanks, Mark

03-25-2009, 10:37 PM	#15
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer That looks like a nice one for you __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

04-07-2009, 04:42 PM	#16
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer Looking at a 72 Jimmy 4X4 local to me right now...rusty and rough but the price is right __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-08-2009, 04:46 AM	#21
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer Good luck with it __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger



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04-09-2009, 12:39 AM	#22
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04-09-2009, 12:42 AM	#23
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Looking to build my dream Blazer Not yet...still looking. I am sure if I am patient I will find a deal on one so I'm not jumping into anything. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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