1970 Blazer build

[hemi43]

Picked this up last week about 3 1/2 hours from home. Hoping to start a frame off restoration in about 3 months. My ultimate goal is to have this truck completely done for the 2016 Syracuse Nationals next July,but it will be a tight window to get all that done in.
The truck is originally from Missouri, but found it's way to British Columbia. In 1990 it ended up in Ontario and has had 2 owners since. It has it's typical rust issues, but is very very solid.
It came with the hardtop, a new Softopper, new 33X12.5 tires, new carpetting and other extras. Best part is that it's in drivable condition.
I'm not planning a concours restoration as I plan to drive it a lot, and that's also the reason that I'll be opting for a 5.3/4l60E swap. The original 350/350 combo will be stored away in case the next buyer decides to bring it back to 100% original.
The same day I bought the Blazer, I also bought a 2003 GMC sierra to be used as the donor. This truck has about 120000 miles on it, but the body is rotted.
I sold my Street Rod to build this Blazer, mainly because we had outgrown it and it wasn't a practical car anymore. Let's hope I made the right decision !