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ItsNotABlazer · 06-18-2003, 07:25 PM

I have found several different websites that were pretty good detailing 4wd buildups but was wondering if everyone could post any they have or have run across. I recently acquired a 74 Blazer for $200 ($300 actually but $100 was for interior to use in my 75 Jimmy) and was looking at making a truck I could go do some rock crawling in but not an all out offroad truck. It will be street driven some maybe 5-6 times a month weather permitting( top was crushed by a falling limb so its full time convertible now)

Oh btw I tried to use the search feature but it would not let me for some reason. Figured I better add that before I get yelled at.

Thanks
Brad

danho · 06-30-2003, 12:17 AM

Rock crawling??
Here ya go.
Dan.

ItsNotABlazer · 06-30-2003, 01:36 AM

Dan must have decided he didnt want to share it afterall lol. Maybe its just me but I do not see a link or anything :p

Brad

danho · 06-30-2003, 10:02 AM

http://www.pirate4x4.com/welcome1.html
Try this.

ItsNotABlazer · 06-30-2003, 10:34 AM

Ahhhhh the infamous pirates. Pretty good site if you have a thick skin

Friend of mine went to the Texas Pirate Party last weekend I guess it was. He said it was a blast.

Brad

bouncytruck · 07-01-2003, 02:11 PM

Lots of info on ColoradoK5.com. As for the top, you can always get a soft top. http://bestop.com and http://www.specialtytopco.com both make tops for the second gen K5.

Know what you mean about Pirate4x4. I don't visit there much anymore...

I pretty much hang out here and on CK5.com

ItsNotABlazer · 07-01-2003, 02:36 PM

Actually I was thinking of just using the spray-in bedliner stuff all the way to the firewall and not even worry about a top for it. It will definitely have a full cage and if I use large enough tubing I could get some shade from that. :p Seriously though I was thinking of using a bikini top for those extra sunny days Texas is known for. Not like its gonna have a big $2500 stereo system installed...............maybe just keep the factory AM radio and leave it to the CB for any profanity I need to hear.

I have also looked around some on CK5.com but have not joined it yet.If I recall right they have discounts on parts for members so it might be worth joining in.

Brad

ItsNotABlazer · 07-01-2003, 02:42 PM

BTW I notice you are near Seattle. If my ex g/f does not start making more timely payments on the 99 Z28 as she agreed to I may be flying up there to repo that car soon. She is in Olympia or so she claims. Is Bothell close to Oly or another direction from Seattle? I do not recall seeing that name when I was there several years ago. I do recall a town close to the base I think called Tillicum or something like that which I found to be an amusing name for a town. If you are near Oly area I might get you to do some surveilance to see if the car is where she says it is. She claims she has not drove it for 5-6 months due to her not having insurance> I highly doubt this though. Beautiful country up that way though. Would love to go back again sometime but would hate to live with all that rain.

Brad

bouncytruck · 07-02-2003, 01:48 PM

Bothell is northeast of Seattle - we are just another suburb. It is probably a 1 to 1 1/2 hr drive to Olympia (a lot more if you leave during traffic times). There are several board member and vendors in Olympia though.

The rain gets old but on the sunny days, I can't imagine living anyplace else.

I plan on doing the spay-liner thing on my truck too. But it is just too wet up here to run without a top and my truck doesn't fit in the garage!

06-18-2003, 07:25 PM	#1
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	Good websites detailing buildups? I have found several different websites that were pretty good detailing 4wd buildups but was wondering if everyone could post any they have or have run across. I recently acquired a 74 Blazer for $200 ($300 actually but $100 was for interior to use in my 75 Jimmy) and was looking at making a truck I could go do some rock crawling in but not an all out offroad truck. It will be street driven some maybe 5-6 times a month weather permitting( top was crushed by a falling limb so its full time convertible now) Oh btw I tried to use the search feature but it would not let me for some reason. Figured I better add that before I get yelled at. Thanks Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new) Last edited by ItsNotABlazer; 06-18-2003 at 07:27 PM.

06-30-2003, 01:36 AM	#3
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	Dan must have decided he didnt want to share it afterall lol. Maybe its just me but I do not see a link or anything :p Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

06-30-2003, 10:34 AM	#5
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	Ahhhhh the infamous pirates. Pretty good site if you have a thick skin Friend of mine went to the Texas Pirate Party last weekend I guess it was. He said it was a blast. Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

07-01-2003, 02:11 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Lots of info on ColoradoK5.com. As for the top, you can always get a soft top. http://bestop.com and http://www.specialtytopco.com both make tops for the second gen K5. Know what you mean about Pirate4x4. I don't visit there much anymore... I pretty much hang out here and on CK5.com __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-01-2003, 02:36 PM	#7
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	Actually I was thinking of just using the spray-in bedliner stuff all the way to the firewall and not even worry about a top for it. It will definitely have a full cage and if I use large enough tubing I could get some shade from that. :p Seriously though I was thinking of using a bikini top for those extra sunny days Texas is known for. Not like its gonna have a big $2500 stereo system installed...............maybe just keep the factory AM radio and leave it to the CB for any profanity I need to hear. I have also looked around some on CK5.com but have not joined it yet.If I recall right they have discounts on parts for members so it might be worth joining in. Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

06-30-2003, 12:17 AM	#2
danho Pesemistic Optimist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Prineville, Oregon Posts: 227	Rock crawling?? Here ya go. Dan.

06-30-2003, 10:02 AM	#4
danho Pesemistic Optimist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Prineville, Oregon Posts: 227	http://www.pirate4x4.com/welcome1.html Try this.

07-01-2003, 02:42 PM	#8
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	BTW I notice you are near Seattle. If my ex g/f does not start making more timely payments on the 99 Z28 as she agreed to I may be flying up there to repo that car soon. She is in Olympia or so she claims. Is Bothell close to Oly or another direction from Seattle? I do not recall seeing that name when I was there several years ago. I do recall a town close to the base I think called Tillicum or something like that which I found to be an amusing name for a town. If you are near Oly area I might get you to do some surveilance to see if the car is where she says it is. She claims she has not drove it for 5-6 months due to her not having insurance> I highly doubt this though. Beautiful country up that way though. Would love to go back again sometime but would hate to live with all that rain. Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

07-02-2003, 01:48 PM	#9
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Bothell is northeast of Seattle - we are just another suburb. It is probably a 1 to 1 1/2 hr drive to Olympia (a lot more if you leave during traffic times). There are several board member and vendors in Olympia though. The rain gets old but on the sunny days, I can't imagine living anyplace else. I plan on doing the spay-liner thing on my truck too. But it is just too wet up here to run without a top and my truck doesn't fit in the garage! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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