'75 in Funky Color - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Willowrun** · 02-27-2016, 11:26 AM

I purchased this '75 in Idaho at the beginning of the year and the shipper showed up with it last night. A few small rust issues in rockers (won't need full replacement), runs like crap, and it's very filthy inside, outside, and underneath. All fairly typical for the junk I usually buy. Will probably get it running right and park it until I can get around to going over it mechanically. Maybe later this year.
The color is pretty uncommon (probably for good reason), but I like it. It's called "willoway green" on the SPID.

**Willowrun** · 02-27-2016, 11:28 AM

Side view.

TheCougarine · 02-27-2016, 12:07 PM

I'm really digging that color. That should look killer cleaned up.

68Timber · 02-27-2016, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCougarine

I'm really digging that color. That should look killer cleaned up.

Yeah no doubt. Nice score.

flashed · 02-27-2016, 02:27 PM

I actually like that color ,it will look good cleaned up .

**Willowrun** · 02-27-2016, 06:29 PM

Thanks guys. I changed the plugs and wires today and it's running on all 8 now so happy the motor is salvageable. Once the snow melts I'll put it on the trailer and power wash the undercarriage before it gets parked out in the storage barn.

68Timber · 02-27-2016, 06:45 PM

I just noticed the mirrors. You don't see those much anymore.

mickeykreg · 02-27-2016, 10:38 PM

Very cool! I damn near bought that blazer last fall. Reality told me I had place to put it and all the neighbors would be more pissed than they already are.
I'm glad somebody on here ended up with it. Keep us posted.
Mick

**Willowrun** · 02-27-2016, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mickeykreg

Very cool! I damn near bought that blazer last fall. Reality told me I had place to put it and all the neighbors would be more pissed than they already are.
I'm glad somebody on here ended up with it. Keep us posted.
Mick

The guy selling it was real close to being non-responsive enough to make me give up on trying to buy it.

Anyways, I'm glad to have it and look forward to getting it cleaned up and running right. You are so right though about pissing off the neighbors as this thing is such a weird color that it really sticks out. I can't imagine it sitting outside.

**Willowrun** · 02-27-2016, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Timber

I just noticed the mirrors. You don't see those much anymore.

Yeah, I've had a lot of squares over the years and I think this is only the second one I've had with painted mirrors. The first one was a truck I scrapped and one of its mirrors ended up in your neck of the woods

68Timber · 03-09-2016, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Willowrun

Yeah, I've had a lot of squares over the years and I think this is only the second one I've had with painted mirrors. The first one was a truck I scrapped and one of its mirrors ended up in your neck of the woods

It sure did, I think it ended up on the side of my truck. If you need a matching 75 Burb in 43 Willoway Green there's one on ebay.

Pro Trucks · 02-29-2016, 10:37 AM

Dangit!!! I also tried to buy it! Never could get in touch with him! I agree it just looked dirty ! I was going to paint inside the chrome white n a small lift...Congrats on the score!

**Willowrun** · 03-01-2016, 11:30 AM

Seems like I was lucky that he answered his phone when I called him.
I gave the blazer a good look over the weekend. It has what appears to be an early TBI engine based on the valve covers but I won't be able to confirm until I get a look at the numbers on the block. It seems to be running well considering that the quadrajet is leaking quite a bit around the accelerator pump rod.
The interior is pretty rough. Needs new seat covers, interior panels, dash has a few cracks, carpet is shot, sticky steering wheel, etc.
The exterior needs a few small areas of rust fixed and a major cleaning. Door hing pins need replacing. For what appears to be a Blazer used on a farm it is surprisingly straight though. No major body damage at all.
Plan is a small lift and 33's. Top needs to go, and another roll bar needs to be added behind rear seats to allow for use at dunes.
I have about 15 old vehicles and for some reason this one quickly became one of my 14 year old daughter's favorites. She loves the color.

Pro Trucks · 03-01-2016, 12:16 PM

A true diamond in the rough! I had suspicions on the interior....not sure how hard the green will be to match up? Keep us posted on the progress!

**Willowrun** · 03-01-2016, 12:33 PM

It's kind of funny about the green because I happen to have some green door panels of this vintage.
I was going to put this on the back burner for a while and finish up some other projects but with my daughter's prodding I may pull it ahead.
Since I'll be pulling the fiberglass top off of this I will now have two of these full tops (I have a '73 too) that I'll have to store. I'm thinking about chopping the front of this top off about 6 inches behind where it bolts up to the windshield frame in order to use it to attach soft to snaps. I'm just a little leery of killing a hard top even if this one needs a little work.

USSkoval · 03-02-2016, 10:53 PM

I once bought some parts from a guy with a '76 the same color. It had a green interior too.

Please don't cut up the top.

eighteenninetytwo · 03-17-2016, 04:39 PM

I did that with a wrecked top I found. i can botl ti to teh windsheiled and will make a bikini style top that goes back to the roll bat with it.

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Originally Posted by Willowrun

I'm thinking about chopping the front of this top off about 6 inches behind where it bolts up to the windshield frame in order to use it to attach soft to snaps. I'm just a little leery of killing a hard top even if this one needs a little work.

**mrtoni** · 03-03-2016, 12:27 AM

What's the paint color or code on the spid?

**Willowrun** · 03-03-2016, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mrtoni

What's the paint color or code on the spid?

43 Willoway Green. AKA Light Green.

mcmlxix · 03-10-2016, 02:10 AM

http://brochures.slosh.com/index.shtml?1975

aharper33 · 03-17-2016, 12:51 PM

Kinda random but I wanna say I have seen this color or a similar color used by the forest service or border patrol or another law enforcement group. Might be wrong but either way it is a cool Blazer.

USSkoval · 03-17-2016, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by aharper33

Kinda random but I wanna say I have seen this color or a similar color used by the forest service or border patrol or another law enforcement group. Might be wrong but either way it is a cool Blazer.

I've never seen the two colors side by side, but I do think it is at least very similar to Forest Service green.

m0b00st · 04-08-2023, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by USSkoval

I've never seen the two colors side by side, but I do think it is at least very similar to Forest Service green.

It’s not close at all to forest service green as I own a forest service truck and a Willoway Green ‘75 Silverado. But I do believe the border patrol might have a color closer to Willoway.
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nobolt · 03-19-2016, 11:52 PM

sweet truck!

**Willowrun** · 03-21-2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nobolt

sweet truck!

Thank you. Also, I'll reply to your PM soon....been busy.

02-27-2016, 11:26 AM	#1
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,029	'75 in Funky Color I purchased this '75 in Idaho at the beginning of the year and the shipper showed up with it last night. A few small rust issues in rockers (won't need full replacement), runs like crap, and it's very filthy inside, outside, and underneath. All fairly typical for the junk I usually buy. Will probably get it running right and park it until I can get around to going over it mechanically. Maybe later this year. The color is pretty uncommon (probably for good reason), but I like it. It's called "willoway green" on the SPID. Attached Images

02-27-2016, 11:28 AM	#2
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,029	Re: '75 in Funky Color Side view. Attached Images

02-27-2016, 12:07 PM	#3
TheCougarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 311	Re: '75 in Funky Color I'm really digging that color. That should look killer cleaned up.

02-27-2016, 02:27 PM	#5
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: '75 in Funky Color I actually like that color ,it will look good cleaned up .

02-27-2016, 06:29 PM	#6
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,029	Re: '75 in Funky Color Thanks guys. I changed the plugs and wires today and it's running on all 8 now so happy the motor is salvageable. Once the snow melts I'll put it on the trailer and power wash the undercarriage before it gets parked out in the storage barn.

02-27-2016, 06:45 PM	#7
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: '75 in Funky Color I just noticed the mirrors. You don't see those much anymore. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

02-27-2016, 10:38 PM	#8
mickeykreg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: salt lake city, utah Posts: 208	Re: '75 in Funky Color Very cool! I damn near bought that blazer last fall. Reality told me I had place to put it and all the neighbors would be more pissed than they already are. I'm glad somebody on here ended up with it. Keep us posted. Mick __________________ '80 SRW C35 - 355/700R4/4:11/2.5-3/DD '77 Cheyenne K5 - Roller cam 355/NV4500/205/4:88's/35's/DD rust repair on the '77 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=740291

02-29-2016, 10:37 AM	#12
Pro Trucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Fredericksburg Virginia Posts: 28	Re: '75 in Funky Color Dangit!!! I also tried to buy it! Never could get in touch with him! I agree it just looked dirty ! I was going to paint inside the chrome white n a small lift...Congrats on the score!

03-01-2016, 11:30 AM	#13
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,029	Re: '75 in Funky Color Seems like I was lucky that he answered his phone when I called him. I gave the blazer a good look over the weekend. It has what appears to be an early TBI engine based on the valve covers but I won't be able to confirm until I get a look at the numbers on the block. It seems to be running well considering that the quadrajet is leaking quite a bit around the accelerator pump rod. The interior is pretty rough. Needs new seat covers, interior panels, dash has a few cracks, carpet is shot, sticky steering wheel, etc. The exterior needs a few small areas of rust fixed and a major cleaning. Door hing pins need replacing. For what appears to be a Blazer used on a farm it is surprisingly straight though. No major body damage at all. Plan is a small lift and 33's. Top needs to go, and another roll bar needs to be added behind rear seats to allow for use at dunes. I have about 15 old vehicles and for some reason this one quickly became one of my 14 year old daughter's favorites. She loves the color.

03-01-2016, 12:16 PM	#14
Pro Trucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Fredericksburg Virginia Posts: 28	Re: '75 in Funky Color A true diamond in the rough! I had suspicions on the interior....not sure how hard the green will be to match up? Keep us posted on the progress!

03-01-2016, 12:33 PM	#15
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,029	Re: '75 in Funky Color It's kind of funny about the green because I happen to have some green door panels of this vintage. I was going to put this on the back burner for a while and finish up some other projects but with my daughter's prodding I may pull it ahead. Since I'll be pulling the fiberglass top off of this I will now have two of these full tops (I have a '73 too) that I'll have to store. I'm thinking about chopping the front of this top off about 6 inches behind where it bolts up to the windshield frame in order to use it to attach soft to snaps. I'm just a little leery of killing a hard top even if this one needs a little work.

03-02-2016, 10:53 PM	#16
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: '75 in Funky Color I once bought some parts from a guy with a '76 the same color. It had a green interior too. Please don't cut up the top. __________________ -Andy '77 K5 Blazer '78 K10 Shortbed '78 C20 Suburban '79 K30 Crew Cab Dually '84 C10 Short Stepside '88 K20 Suburban

03-03-2016, 12:27 AM	#18
mrtoni Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sparks, nevada Posts: 1,881	Re: '75 in Funky Color What's the paint color or code on the spid?

03-10-2016, 02:10 AM	#20
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: '75 in Funky Color http://brochures.slosh.com/index.shtml?1975 __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

03-17-2016, 12:51 PM	#21
aharper33 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Laramie, WY Posts: 46	Re: '75 in Funky Color Kinda random but I wanna say I have seen this color or a similar color used by the forest service or border patrol or another law enforcement group. Might be wrong but either way it is a cool Blazer.



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03-19-2016, 11:52 PM	#24
nobolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Algonac, MI 48001 Posts: 1,848	Re: '75 in Funky Color sweet truck! __________________ Dave "... government even in its best state is but a necessary evil. Thomas Paine "It wasn't a lie, it was ineptitude with insufficient cover." Donald Draper (Mad Men)

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