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TexSparks · 09-14-2005, 10:59 PM

My wife thinks I'm crazy when I bring projects like this home but I just tell her you've got to have a vision of what it will look like at the end of its journey. What do you think?

**hilljob26** · 09-14-2005, 11:07 PM

at least yours has some sheetmetal,heck when i brought mine home,it was just a frame,oh yeah,i told her "look honey,i gotta piece of paper to(the title)"she looked at me with disgust in her eyes,now she just wants to drive it,im still debating

bpmcgee · 09-14-2005, 11:11 PM

I'm thinking it's already AT the end of it's journey. Or maybe the remainder of it's journey is as long as the distance to your nearest scrapyard.

I mean, I've never seen a blazer with SO MUCH rust! And it's a common 4x4 model, NOT a CST, with a 6 cylinder and a 3 on the tree? I just hope you can get enough money from the few unrusted pieces to pay for the tow

Brian

TexSparks · 09-14-2005, 11:21 PM

Ok, Maybe this will stop her comments about Fred Flintstone foot power...

bigbluthng · 09-14-2005, 11:28 PM

i was about to say she was right but it looks like you got things under control.
nice going!!

Blue4x4 · 09-15-2005, 01:01 AM

Looks like you start where I start...rims and tires first. I have to say that I'm impressed that anyone would tackle such a project.........way to go.

Blue4x4 · 09-15-2005, 01:03 AM

Do you have a lift on the Blazer if so how much and what size tires? Thanks

**special-K** · 09-15-2005, 07:51 AM

Any rust in the top?It`s no CST,but it`s got rare rear a/c.If that`s original paint(looks like it),the rear quarters are decent on the outside.You`re gonna make her eat her words.Enjoy it,that`s rare.

Musclerodz · 09-15-2005, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Any rust in the top?It`s no CST,but it`s got rare rear a/c.If that`s original paint(looks like it),the rear quarters are decent on the outside.You`re gonna make her eat her words.Enjoy it,that`s rare.

rare rear a/c.....LOL!

*72CSTC5* · 09-15-2005, 04:23 PM

The rest of the Blazer looks good it just looks like someone left the top off of that thing for a while. Your work looks good as I would never have tackled that project and I am a bodyman by trade but I didnt see any weld were you welded the new floor to the reinforcements to the floor. If I cant see them excuse me for commenting. Just want to make sure you and your family are safe.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-15-2005, 05:17 PM

Nice progress so far

marianne · 09-15-2005, 08:15 PM

Fantastic work Tex Sparks.

Marianne

orangeuavol · 09-15-2005, 10:21 PM

good job! keep the progress pics coming!

TexSparks · 09-15-2005, 10:23 PM

Tires are 33 x12.5 with no lift. Will probably look at a 4" lift once the body is finished. I'm suprised no one has commented about the the lawn mower gas tank on the cowl. Existing tank is out and I need to be able to move this thing from time to time. Will remove the body in the near future to get to paint the frame, etc. Where's the best place to buy body mounts?

Thanks for the concern 72CSTC5 and I'll double check. Was diligent in making sure I at least put the same welds underneath on the crossmembers as what it came with.

A/C is nice but really need a larger unit.

72 Cheyenne K20 · 09-17-2005, 01:01 AM

Dude, if I hadn't seen the after pics. I would have said you got a hold of some bad crack. Great job on that floor, or what was left of it. Keep the pics coming.

Scott

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-20-2005, 11:01 PM

Looks like a lot of work .... But arent they all??

**special-K** · 09-22-2005, 02:16 PM

When you get your "vision" painted,no one`ll ever know.

Gyva · 09-22-2005, 06:36 PM

3 thumbs up... What did you pay for it? when you first bought it, or was it a free removal

Mike...

**jamie72** · 09-22-2005, 08:16 PM

nice work, bud i get these `visons` all the time.lol people think i`m crazy(maybe i am ) but when i get a truck or blazer done these same people always ask.. i want it,how much...
my red blazer looks almost as bad when i started, i knew how i wanted to build it from the start, now i wouldn`t sell it for nothin!!!
good luck on yours.

Leinie · 09-22-2005, 11:04 PM

Does your vision include a bit more horsepower? Those boats look awefull big for that little orange 6!
I was going to comment on the a/c but someone beat me to it

Rare indeed! Looks like Lazarust found a good home

09-14-2005, 10:59 PM	#1
TexSparks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mt. Vernon, Texas Posts: 65	And she said my "vision" may need to be checked... My wife thinks I'm crazy when I bring projects like this home but I just tell her you've got to have a vision of what it will look like at the end of its journey. What do you think? Attached Images __________________ '72 4x4 Blazer (in the works)

09-14-2005, 11:07 PM	#2
hilljob26 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gypsum Kansas 67448 Posts: 1,681	at least yours has some sheetmetal,heck when i brought mine home,it was just a frame,oh yeah,i told her "look honey,i gotta piece of paper to(the title)"she looked at me with disgust in her eyes,now she just wants to drive it,im still debating __________________ 21 2500hd duramax 58 apache HILLJOB GRAPHIX--for all your graphic needs My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542497 LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377348 4l60 to an NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...43#post3697343

09-14-2005, 11:21 PM	#4
TexSparks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mt. Vernon, Texas Posts: 65	gettin there........ Ok, Maybe this will stop her comments about Fred Flintstone foot power... Attached Images __________________ '72 4x4 Blazer (in the works)

09-14-2005, 11:28 PM	#5
bigbluthng Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: canyon country, ca, USA Posts: 336	i was about to say she was right but it looks like you got things under control. nice going!! __________________

09-15-2005, 07:51 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Any rust in the top?It`s no CST,but it`s got rare rear a/c.If that`s original paint(looks like it),the rear quarters are decent on the outside.You`re gonna make her eat her words.Enjoy it,that`s rare. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-14-2005, 11:11 PM	#3
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	I'm thinking it's already AT the end of it's journey. Or maybe the remainder of it's journey is as long as the distance to your nearest scrapyard. I mean, I've never seen a blazer with SO MUCH rust! And it's a common 4x4 model, NOT a CST, with a 6 cylinder and a 3 on the tree? I just hope you can get enough money from the few unrusted pieces to pay for the tow Brian

09-15-2005, 01:01 AM	#6
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	Looks like you start where I start...rims and tires first. I have to say that I'm impressed that anyone would tackle such a project.........way to go.

09-15-2005, 01:03 AM	#7
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	Do you have a lift on the Blazer if so how much and what size tires? Thanks

09-15-2005, 04:23 PM	#10
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	The rest of the Blazer looks good it just looks like someone left the top off of that thing for a while. Your work looks good as I would never have tackled that project and I am a bodyman by trade but I didnt see any weld were you welded the new floor to the reinforcements to the floor. If I cant see them excuse me for commenting. Just want to make sure you and your family are safe.

09-15-2005, 05:17 PM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Nice progress so far __________________ 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

09-15-2005, 08:15 PM	#12
marianne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 51	Fantastic work Tex Sparks. Marianne

09-15-2005, 10:21 PM	#13
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 724	good job! keep the progress pics coming! __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

09-15-2005, 10:23 PM	#14
TexSparks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mt. Vernon, Texas Posts: 65	Tires are 33 x12.5 with no lift. Will probably look at a 4" lift once the body is finished. I'm suprised no one has commented about the the lawn mower gas tank on the cowl. Existing tank is out and I need to be able to move this thing from time to time. Will remove the body in the near future to get to paint the frame, etc. Where's the best place to buy body mounts? Thanks for the concern 72CSTC5 and I'll double check. Was diligent in making sure I at least put the same welds underneath on the crossmembers as what it came with. A/C is nice but really need a larger unit. __________________ '72 4x4 Blazer (in the works)

09-17-2005, 01:01 AM	#15
72 Cheyenne K20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Staunton, Virginia Posts: 554	Dude, if I hadn't seen the after pics. I would have said you got a hold of some bad crack. Great job on that floor, or what was left of it. Keep the pics coming. Scott

09-20-2005, 11:01 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Looks like a lot of work .... But arent they all?? __________________ 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..



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09-22-2005, 02:16 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	When you get your "vision" painted,no one`ll ever know. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-22-2005, 06:36 PM	#18
Gyva Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mountain Home Idaho Posts: 544	3 thumbs up... What did you pay for it? when you first bought it, or was it a free removal Mike...

09-22-2005, 08:16 PM	#19
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	nice work, bud i get these `visons` all the time.lol people think i`m crazy(maybe i am ) but when i get a truck or blazer done these same people always ask.. i want it,how much... my red blazer looks almost as bad when i started, i knew how i wanted to build it from the start, now i wouldn`t sell it for nothin!!! good luck on yours. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

09-22-2005, 11:04 PM	#20
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	Does your vision include a bit more horsepower? Those boats look awefull big for that little orange 6! I was going to comment on the a/c but someone beat me to it Rare indeed! Looks like Lazarust found a good home

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