addicted to my blazer.. anyone else? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blazin · 05-02-2010, 02:53 PM

i bought my blazer last year. i was planning on restoring it over the next few years. BUT.... i cant stop spending money on it. im saving for a house and its like save 3000 grand, spend another 3000 on my blazer. last year i put 30,000 into it. this year the plan was.. o i'll just do a few things. ive already spent 5000 on it. will this ever stop ? lol

snj8198 · 05-02-2010, 02:59 PM

The important thing is to admit you have a problem.

swyfor5 · 05-02-2010, 04:43 PM

Only a problem if you have the wrong WOMEN behind you pushing you to get it done so she can drive it! I think I have the right one here, letting me spend cash for parts, oh so nice!

Effeckt · 05-02-2010, 06:24 PM

I'm definitely addicted to mine. I'm too broke to spend money on it at the moment but every chance I get I'm out there working on it.

Bishops Trucks · 05-02-2010, 06:49 PM

I'm addicted to blazers toooo but sadly I have never owned one.

blazin 70 · 05-02-2010, 07:52 PM

Yes sir im addicted to mine also.would love to restore it but cant seem to stop driving it long enough to work on it.Guess there could be worse problems to have.

Cap'n Hook · 05-02-2010, 08:01 PM

I'd like to see what $35,000 put into it, plus the blazer, looks like! Gotta be nice!

chevy2racr · 05-02-2010, 09:14 PM

i love driving mine, thats for sure!

Jtrux · 05-02-2010, 09:16 PM

Absolutely!

blazin · 05-02-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cap'n Hook

I'd like to see what $35,000 put into it, plus the blazer, looks like! Gotta be nice!

it doesnt take long to put 30,000 grand into a 38 year old rig. the engine is a 383 stroker with 465 hp and 492 tq. custom 700r4 tranny. the engine was over 8000.. buy the time its in and you buy headers, exhaust, aluminum rad, electric fans all the bolt ons your over 12000, trannys 2500, rear driveshafts 1100, all new 6 inch lift,, 2500, some stuff i did myself, some shops did. the body was pretty much mint when i bought it so i paid 8000 for it. throw some chrome 18inch rims on with some 35's and your around 30,000. rebuild the the diffs with posi, 4.56 gears and your another 2500. autometer gauges in a custom billet alumunum dash.. another 1000. i still have to do the interior.. carpet, stereo, brakes. i have a full wiring kit i still have to install and im having trouble finding a brake kit for a 4x4. seems know one makes one for a 4x4.. lots for a 2 wheel drive. im not sure but i would say that adds up to over 35,000. addiction.

blazin · 05-02-2010, 09:51 PM

o and i need a whole front clip.. its a 72 blazer but im going with a 70 front clip. i'll post a few pics of it this week once i get the new tires on it after the rain stops. here is one pic of my beast.. leaned the new tire up againist the back old tires to see how it will look.

Critter · 05-02-2010, 11:46 PM

Addiction is an understatement for me. I live and breath my blazer, even if it doesn't show right now it will eventually. Luckily my wife is addicted to purses and shoes so she can't give me any crap about spending money on "pointless" things.

You got a good looking rig, by the way!

AlaskaMatt · 05-02-2010, 11:58 PM

If i don't drive it every day I feel lonely.

awedel · 05-03-2010, 10:10 AM

Dude I am in the same situation!! Trying to buy a house and getting married in August! There will be days I'll be on the internet trying to find parts for at least 5 hours! When will this stop!?!?!?

blazin · 05-03-2010, 08:19 PM

haha ... yup. had i known what buy my blazer would turn into, i would have waited till after i built my house.

PHAT TONY · 05-04-2010, 11:12 AM

1100 DOLLAR REAR DRIVE SHAFT!?!!? dude.

blazin · 05-04-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

1100 DOLLAR REAR DRIVE SHAFT!?!!? dude.

yes i paid 1100 for the new driveshaft,Pinion Yoke cv joint, and to rotate the rear axle (cut spring mounts and fab new ones and re weld) its beefed up the best it can be for a 12 bolt. does that seem like a high price?

pumpkin · 05-04-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by blazin

yes i paid 1100 for the new driveshaft,Pinion Yoke cv joint, and to rotate the rear axle (cut spring mounts and fab new ones and re weld) its beefed up the best it can be for a 12 bolt. does that seem like a high price?

From a do it yourself point yup. I can do that for free with used parts, and $50 for new U joints. I would think in a shop it should be about half that.

blazin · 05-04-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pumpkin

From a do it yourself point yup. I can do that for free with used parts, and $50 for new U joints. I would think in a shop it should be about half that.

im rebuilding this thing.. so know used parts lol.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-04-2010, 08:11 PM

Im happy to see we all have this problem....

chevyblazer · 05-20-2010, 02:47 AM

awesome blazer but your almost there your never going to stop espending garantee

**Tom Vogel** · 05-20-2010, 08:55 PM

[QUOTE=and getting married in August!

Two words... BUY NOW!

swyfor5 · 05-20-2010, 09:31 PM

I'm giving new meaning to the word "addicted'! Going crazy here buying parts since I got the K5 out! Love it!

05-02-2010, 02:53 PM	#1
blazin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 496	addicted to my blazer.. anyone else? i bought my blazer last year. i was planning on restoring it over the next few years. BUT.... i cant stop spending money on it. im saving for a house and its like save 3000 grand, spend another 3000 on my blazer. last year i put 30,000 into it. this year the plan was.. o i'll just do a few things. ive already spent 5000 on it. will this ever stop ? lol

05-02-2010, 02:59 PM	#2
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: addicted to my blazer.. anyone else? The important thing is to admit you have a problem. __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

05-02-2010, 04:43 PM	#3
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: addicted to my blazer.. anyone else? Only a problem if you have the wrong WOMEN behind you pushing you to get it done so she can drive it! I think I have the right one here, letting me spend cash for parts, oh so nice!

05-02-2010, 06:24 PM	#4
Effeckt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 341	Re: addicted to my blazer.. anyone else? I'm definitely addicted to mine. I'm too broke to spend money on it at the moment but every chance I get I'm out there working on it. __________________ My 1972 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399719

05-02-2010, 06:49 PM	#5
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: addicted to my blazer.. anyone else? I'm addicted to blazers toooo but sadly I have never owned one. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

05-02-2010, 07:52 PM	#6
blazin 70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: canton nc Posts: 59	Re: addicted to my blazer.. anyone else? Yes sir im addicted to mine also.would love to restore it but cant seem to stop driving it long enough to work on it.Guess there could be worse problems to have.

05-02-2010, 08:01 PM	#7
Cap'n Hook Workin to live... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 261	Re: addicted to my blazer.. anyone else? I'd like to see what $35,000 put into it, plus the blazer, looks like! Gotta be nice! __________________ Jason

05-02-2010, 09:14 PM	#8
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	Re: addicted to my blazer.. anyone else? i love driving mine, thats for sure! __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

05-02-2010, 09:16 PM	#9
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: addicted to my blazer.. anyone else? Absolutely! __________________ 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!!!

05-02-2010, 09:51 PM	#11
blazin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 496	Re: addicted to my blazer.. anyone else? o and i need a whole front clip.. its a 72 blazer but im going with a 70 front clip. i'll post a few pics of it this week once i get the new tires on it after the rain stops. here is one pic of my beast.. leaned the new tire up againist the back old tires to see how it will look. Attached Images Last edited by blazin; 05-02-2010 at 09:54 PM. Reason: picture

05-02-2010, 11:46 PM	#12
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: addicted to my blazer.. anyone else? Addiction is an understatement for me. I live and breath my blazer, even if it doesn't show right now it will eventually. Luckily my wife is addicted to purses and shoes so she can't give me any crap about spending money on "pointless" things. You got a good looking rig, by the way! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

05-02-2010, 11:58 PM	#13
AlaskaMatt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: AK Posts: 198	Re: addicted to my blazer.. anyone else? If i don't drive it every day I feel lonely. __________________ Thanks, Matt My Website

05-03-2010, 10:10 AM	#14
awedel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: santa barbara ca Posts: 78	Re: addicted to my blazer.. anyone else? Dude I am in the same situation!! Trying to buy a house and getting married in August! There will be days I'll be on the internet trying to find parts for at least 5 hours! When will this stop!?!?!?

05-03-2010, 08:19 PM	#15
blazin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 496	Re: addicted to my blazer.. anyone else? haha ... yup. had i known what buy my blazer would turn into, i would have waited till after i built my house.

05-04-2010, 11:12 AM	#16
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: addicted to my blazer.. anyone else? 1100 DOLLAR REAR DRIVE SHAFT!?!!? dude. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664



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05-04-2010, 08:11 PM	#20
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: addicted to my blazer.. anyone else? Im happy to see we all have this problem.... __________________ 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..

05-20-2010, 02:47 AM	#21
chevyblazer Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: tijuana b.c. Posts: 221	Re: addicted to my blazer.. anyone else? awesome blazer but your almost there your never going to stop espending garantee __________________ cucharitas customs

05-20-2010, 08:55 PM	#22
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: addicted to my blazer.. anyone else? [QUOTE=and getting married in August! Two words... BUY NOW!

05-20-2010, 09:31 PM	#23
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: addicted to my blazer.. anyone else? I'm giving new meaning to the word "addicted'! Going crazy here buying parts since I got the K5 out! Love it!

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