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New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
Hey guys. Been cruising this forum for about a year and wanted to post some pics of the blazer I picked up a week ago in Nor cal. This truck is nearly all original with no rust!! Trying to decide which modifications (if any) I shoud make. New paint, lift, etc...Some people say keep the original paint, but it is getting thin in some spots, and it may drive me crazy.
I'm leaning toward keeping it original, and just enjoying driving around topless this summer with my kids.. Blazer is in the shop now getting some minor mechanical work done, in addition to installing new AC unit... I also have a 1970 sb 4x4 that went through a complete restoration about 2 years ago... Appreciate any suggestions...
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
Sweet Blazer I would just enjoy it paint prison sucks
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
In my opinion, since you have one that just went thru a complete resto, I would leave the Blazer alone and just enjoy driving it. Hard to find complete originals anymore.
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
SWEET RIDE INDEED, int looked great also. Nice find!
I think paint is all you need, Nick
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
2 votes no paint, 1 vote paint. hey nick, I actually bought this blazer from a guy outta Sactown...Originally came out of Placerville I think!
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
Thing looks pretty dang sweet the way it is....im not a paint guy, but can you just add another coat of ochre on top.
Id drive the heck outta it, hows the mechanicals and saftety stuff? Good luck with it
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
The Motor sounds good, but had problems with the carbuerator. I took it to the guy that did my 1970 sb, and he solved the problem right away. Something to do with the choke and causing it to flood out. He's gonna tweak a few more things, and fix a couple of leaks, and it should be good to go...Steering seems smooth, brakes are good...
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
keep it original color, Maybe 2 inch lift thats what I would do. Also nice blazer
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
I really like it the way it is. I wouldn't do anything that couldn't be undone. Drive and enjoy.
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
I know the back end sags a bit. I don't know if that is because of the weight of the top, or just worn out springs...This is my first blazer and I'm pretty fired up!!!!
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
I'm definitely gonna keep it the original color. I actually like the ochre. Will probably enjoy it as is for a year or so, then possibly repaint...
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
I love the ochre color!!! I found my Jimmy in Calif, and am having the same questions to paint or not.... The first day after I received it, I was taking it into town and had a front wheel fall off (loose lugs). The damaged fender is driving me crazy, as I would lean towards leaving it the original paint. If I do repaint, I may have it painted sort of a flat ochre to simulate the 40+ years of sun....
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
Wow, great K5. I would just enjoy it the way it is ,not often to find an original one and Im a fan of Ochre also.
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
Very nice looking ride!
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
It is what it is. And it's a sweet looking K5!
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
I've got a'72, original, same color, too. I don't really like the color, but will keep it as I like the original look. It may kinda grow on you eventually.
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
That is a super nice looking blazer. LEAVE IT ALONE!! It is easy to find a painted modified blazer, super hard/imposible to find one as nice looking and untouched as that.
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
Sweet Blazer!!! I'd leave it alone and drive it. Good color too........
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
i couldnt do anything to it is perfect
well maybe turn the white letters in but thats just me thats a nice find !
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
I might have looked at that truck in Placerville???
Does it have a 383 stroker with a manual? The one I looked at in PV had some custom racks in the back and the owner was the old auto shop teacher at Elk Grove High School.
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
dont paint keep it original get another and paint that one you never have enough what if ones in the shop and its a nice day you have to plan ahead for this stuff
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
leave the paint, add a 4" lift with 33's
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Re: New 1972 Blazer---Original Ochre Paint
It's only original once.
It's easier to enjoy and use like it is It has more of a personality like it is Posted via Mobile Device
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