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1972CST · 09-13-2008, 04:31 PM

I bought this mag about a month ago but I just saw the pics on the web so I thought I would post them since nobody else has.

Big J · 09-13-2008, 05:05 PM

Cool! What magazine?

1972CST · 09-13-2008, 05:13 PM

Peterson's 4Wheel & Off-Road

BLUE THUNDER · 09-13-2008, 07:36 PM

That is one slick rig. I really like the roll cage and spare tire carrier. Is the carrier a custom piece, or is it manufactured by a company?

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-14-2008, 06:01 AM

**Yukon Jack** · 09-14-2008, 08:10 AM

The article said he dropped it off at a California shop and they did the complete build for him so I'm guessing it is a custom piece.

1972CST · 09-14-2008, 08:58 AM

Yea , Its probly custom but Tiregate makes one that slides into the receiver on your hitch and operates the same way. I think they call those Hitchgates?

AJs72K5 · 09-14-2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972CST

Yea , Its probly custom but Tiregate makes one that slides into the receiver on your hitch and operates the same way. I think they call those Hitchgates?

If it's not a Hitchgate, it sure looks like one. That's on my list of things to buy eventually.

With all the $$ he prolly spent at this shop, I woulda thought that they'd have put 1 ton axles on it.

vtblazer · 09-14-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

With all the $$ he prolly spent at this shop, I woulda thought that they'd have put 1 ton axles on it.

...and overdrive.

Running around with a th-350 and 4:56 gears is tough on the interstate.

79BRUISER · 09-14-2008, 02:17 PM

Nice rig, but would rather work on my own junk instead of paying someone to build one for me.

Bruiser

BLUE THUNDER · 09-14-2008, 09:12 PM

True!!!!

vtblazer · 09-15-2008, 06:50 AM

Still good to see a 1st gen get some publicity.

1972CST · 09-15-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Still good to see a 1st gen get some publicity.

Yea, Thats what I was thinkin.... you dont see many on a magazine cover!!!!
I would drive it.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-15-2008, 07:57 PM

I would definitely drive it to - it is very sweet! Didn't mean for my comment on him dropping it off to be taken negative - some people don't have the time or skill to take on a project. Some just want to have a driver and go - I'm not faulting them - its all good!

1972CST · 09-15-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

I would definitely drive it to - it is very sweet! Didn't mean for my comment on him dropping it off to be taken negative - some people don't have the time or skill to take on a project. Some just want to have a driver and go - I'm not faulting them - its all good!

I do like to see the wide range of responses you can get from the same pics. The cool thing is you take what you like and leave what you dont. I always liked those wheels in the mag ads but dont care for them on that application. I think the cage is a little much but practical. Very nice rig!!!

Big J · 09-15-2008, 11:14 PM

That hitchgate is high dollar. Bet I could build one just as nice for a 8th the price.... Maybe even less with the amount of material I have layin' around.
http://www.truckcandy.com/TC/TireGat...aw_hitchgate_b

vtblazer · 09-16-2008, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Big J

That hitchgate is high dollar. Bet I could build one just as nice for a 8th the price.... Maybe even less with the amount of material I have layin' around.
http://www.truckcandy.com/TC/TireGat...aw_hitchgate_b

I had a very similar set up on my off road blazer and I gotta say, these are great for "best case" use but not very friendly for off camber/hill side application's at all.

After the first time I used it on the trail I pulled it off.

Chevyman63 · 09-16-2008, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

I had a very similar set up on my off road blazer and I gotta say, these are great for "best case" use but not very friendly for off camber/hill side application's at all.

After the first time I used it on the trail I pulled it off.

Hard to believe it looked like that at one time.

vtblazer · 09-16-2008, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Hard to believe it looked like that at one time.

You mean all purdy like?

It was a 20 footer in reality.
Windshield frame and rockers already gone.

Chevyman63 · 09-16-2008, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

You mean all purdy like?

It was a 20 footer in reality.
Windshield frame and rockers already gone.

Yeah, it was kinda purdy, but now it looks bad a$$. Maybe it's the battle scars from you beating the crap out of it.

72BlckButy · 09-16-2008, 02:51 PM

Great looking trail rig!

jkaylor68gmc · 09-16-2008, 02:59 PM

That thing is awesome!!!X10

sandking · 09-16-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

That thing is awesome!!!X10

Ditto!! I wish for mine to be in a magazine one day................

1972CST · 09-17-2008, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sandking

Ditto!! I wish for mine to be in a magazine one day................

It should be......w/ all that sick custom fab. You didnt drop yours of at a shop either, all home grown!!!

sandking · 09-17-2008, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972CST

It should be......w/ all that sick custom fab. You didnt drop yours of at a shop either, all home grown!!!

Thanks for the compliment

09-13-2008, 04:31 PM	#1
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Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Latest Blazer in a magazine!!! Cool! What magazine? __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

09-13-2008, 05:13 PM	#3
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Latest Blazer in a magazine!!! Peterson's 4Wheel & Off-Road

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BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Latest Blazer in a magazine!!! That is one slick rig. I really like the roll cage and spare tire carrier. Is the carrier a custom piece, or is it manufactured by a company?

09-14-2008, 06:01 AM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Latest Blazer in a magazine!!! __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-14-2008, 08:10 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Latest Blazer in a magazine!!! The article said he dropped it off at a California shop and they did the complete build for him so I'm guessing it is a custom piece. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-14-2008, 08:58 AM	#7
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Latest Blazer in a magazine!!! Yea , Its probly custom but Tiregate makes one that slides into the receiver on your hitch and operates the same way. I think they call those Hitchgates?

09-14-2008, 02:17 PM	#10
79BRUISER Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Saint Paul, IN Posts: 9	Re: Latest Blazer in a magazine!!! Nice rig, but would rather work on my own junk instead of paying someone to build one for me. Bruiser

09-14-2008, 09:12 PM	#11
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Latest Blazer in a magazine!!! True!!!!

09-15-2008, 06:50 AM	#12
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Latest Blazer in a magazine!!! Still good to see a 1st gen get some publicity.

09-15-2008, 07:57 PM	#14
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Latest Blazer in a magazine!!! I would definitely drive it to - it is very sweet! Didn't mean for my comment on him dropping it off to be taken negative - some people don't have the time or skill to take on a project. Some just want to have a driver and go - I'm not faulting them - its all good! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-15-2008, 11:14 PM	#16
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Latest Blazer in a magazine!!! That hitchgate is high dollar. Bet I could build one just as nice for a 8th the price.... Maybe even less with the amount of material I have layin' around. http://www.truckcandy.com/TC/TireGat...aw_hitchgate_b __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 09-15-2008 at 11:14 PM.

09-16-2008, 02:51 PM	#21
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Latest Blazer in a magazine!!! Great looking trail rig! __________________ -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)

09-16-2008, 02:59 PM	#22
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Latest Blazer in a magazine!!! That thing is awesome!!!X10 __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

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