"BLAZIN" is off to Barrett-Jackson - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gregsmx · 03-03-2006, 10:37 AM

Well everyone, it's with mixed feelings that I have consigned my truck with Barrett-Jackson West Palm Beach. The truck will sell on Thursday March 30. It's lot No. 82.1

Here's link to the listing:

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/event...id=2054&page=3

Thanks again for everyone's input and help in this restoration.

Longhair and Bouncytruck helped with a great photoshop'd image that I used in the listing. Here's their work:
Greg.

Slonaker · 03-03-2006, 11:19 AM

I never got around to seeing it when it was in Converse for upholstery. It sure looks like it was/is nice. Good luck.

Slonaker

TEAM THC · 03-03-2006, 12:50 PM

wow looks good

**Captkaos** · 03-03-2006, 12:58 PM

So what is next Greg?

87 STEPPER · 03-03-2006, 01:04 PM

Well,
Good luck with it i hope you get what you want or more for it.

Maybe some one in So. Fl. will be the winner and i'll see it driving around down here.

So watcha gonna get with the money from it?

Gregsmx · 03-03-2006, 06:48 PM

Thanks for nice comments guys. I think I'm going to tackle my '69 Ram Air III Trans Am next. I thought about selling it, but it's such a solid car, I don't thing I'd ever have a chance to find this rare a car in this good of shape. It's 2/3rds the way to concourse, but as you know that last third is the toughest.

Here's a link to it:
www.cardomain.com/id/gregsmta

Still looking for an interesting truck however, maybe a 1st gen blazer.

79BIG10 · 03-03-2006, 06:52 PM

Maybe someone here *cough* Ken *cough* might be interested in something different from what he has already and grab this for a great truck. that's a sweet truck with great details.

How did ya'll fab the firewall box for the heater/ac?

70c10 · 03-03-2006, 09:37 PM

Did you have that on ebay recently?. That's sharp!

Gregsmx · 03-03-2006, 11:54 PM

Brandon, the heater blank is a pre-fabricated plate that is manufactured by Vintage Air, and is supplied with their 'Sure Fit' Underdash A/C unit that replaces the core in the firewall. I'm sure they would sell you the blank by itself if you give them a call. Be sure and mention my truck, and ask for Mark Hungerback mark@vintageair.com to get that part.

Who is 'Ken' that you are referring to? I'm not that familiar with first names on the boards.

Jim, this truck has never been on Ebay, unless someone scammed by pics and ran a listing. You never know with Ebay anymore. It was listed on Collectorcartrader.com however, before I decided to consign with B-J.

**N2TRUX** · 03-04-2006, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregsmx

....Who is 'Ken' that you are referring to? I'm not that familiar with first names on the boards....

Greg, he was talking about me. Brandon, please don't feed the animals...

Russell · 03-04-2006, 03:03 AM

Hey Greg -- Question for you!

What did you use to strip the sheet metal on your truck so nicely?

If done chemically, what did you use, and how did you go about neutralizing the chemical later so it didn't strip the new primers?

Gregsmx · 03-25-2006, 11:32 PM

Russell, sorry it took a while to answer your question. As you might know I've been 'thrashing' getting everything just so for B-J. The truck left yesterday for West Palm Beach, and she sells Thursday night, and hopefully will make TV coverage on Speed.

The stripper is a marine paint stripper in a blue can. I cannot remember the name exactly, but it cleans and dilutes with water. It can be found in most automotive paint stores. Coverage only took one to two coats of paint off at a time, meaning that it took sometimes 2 to 3 passes to get to metal. Then can finish it off with a light wire brush.

Of course, I also followed that with metal cleaner and metal conditioner prior to priming. Then sealed the bare metal with metal etching primer prior to covering with high build primer.

Sorry I couldn't remeber the brand name, but if you ask for marine paint remover in a blue gallon can, if someone on the boards can't follow up with a brand, I'm sure the paint shops can.
Greg.

**N2TRUX** · 03-26-2006, 12:03 AM

Keep us posted on how the auction goes Greg...

Russell · 03-26-2006, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregsmx

Russell, sorry it took a while to answer your question. As you might know I've been 'thrashing' getting everything just so for B-J. The truck left yesterday for West Palm Beach, and she sells Thursday night, and hopefully will make TV coverage on Speed.

The stripper is a marine paint stripper in a blue can. I cannot remember the name exactly, but it cleans and dilutes with water. It can be found in most automotive paint stores. Coverage only took one to two coats of paint off at a time, meaning that it took sometimes 2 to 3 passes to get to metal. Then can finish it off with a light wire brush.

Of course, I also followed that with metal cleaner and metal conditioner prior to priming. Then sealed the bare metal with metal etching primer prior to covering with high build primer.

Sorry I couldn't remeber the brand name, but if you ask for marine paint remover in a blue gallon can, if someone on the boards can't follow up with a brand, I'm sure the paint shops can.
Greg.

Cool, thanks for the info. I gotta strip my truck's box down to the bare metal. The paint on it is some cheap single stage stuff that is peeling pretty badly.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 03-26-2006, 03:51 AM

Wow, that is 1 amazing Blazer. Hope you get the desiered amount of money or more out of it.
-Later

f.monroe · 03-31-2006, 01:15 AM

I watched it cross the block at $29,500 . Frank

03-03-2006, 10:37 AM	#1
Gregsmx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 338	"BLAZIN" is off to Barrett-Jackson Well everyone, it's with mixed feelings that I have consigned my truck with Barrett-Jackson West Palm Beach. The truck will sell on Thursday March 30. It's lot No. 82.1 Here's link to the listing: http://www.barrett-jackson.com/event...id=2054&page=3 Thanks again for everyone's input and help in this restoration. Longhair and Bouncytruck helped with a great photoshop'd image that I used in the listing. Here's their work: Greg. Attached Images __________________ '75 Blazer RAT 4X4 "BLAZIN" - Custom frame off Here's the website I'm uploading pics to: Greg's frame off project

03-03-2006, 11:19 AM	#2
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: "BLAZIN" is off to Barrett-Jackson I never got around to seeing it when it was in Converse for upholstery. It sure looks like it was/is nice. Good luck. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

03-03-2006, 12:50 PM	#3
TEAM THC CUSTOM CHEVY FIEND Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CHICO CA Posts: 227	Re: "BLAZIN" is off to Barrett-Jackson wow looks good __________________ THE QUEST CONTINUES TO BUILD A TRUCK WITH THE PERFECT BLEND OF OLD AND NEW SCHOOL STYLING. SEE PROJECT PICTURES AT CARDOMAIN.COM. SEARCH MEMBER ID TEAMTHC

03-03-2006, 12:58 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: "BLAZIN" is off to Barrett-Jackson So what is next Greg? __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

03-03-2006, 01:04 PM	#5
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: "BLAZIN" is off to Barrett-Jackson Well, Good luck with it i hope you get what you want or more for it. Maybe some one in So. Fl. will be the winner and i'll see it driving around down here. So watcha gonna get with the money from it? __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

03-03-2006, 06:48 PM	#6
Gregsmx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 338	Re: "BLAZIN" is off to Barrett-Jackson Thanks for nice comments guys. I think I'm going to tackle my '69 Ram Air III Trans Am next. I thought about selling it, but it's such a solid car, I don't thing I'd ever have a chance to find this rare a car in this good of shape. It's 2/3rds the way to concourse, but as you know that last third is the toughest. Here's a link to it: www.cardomain.com/id/gregsmta Still looking for an interesting truck however, maybe a 1st gen blazer. __________________ '75 Blazer RAT 4X4 "BLAZIN" - Custom frame off Here's the website I'm uploading pics to: Greg's frame off project Last edited by Gregsmx; 03-03-2006 at 06:49 PM.

03-03-2006, 06:52 PM	#7
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Re: "BLAZIN" is off to Barrett-Jackson Maybe someone here cough Ken cough might be interested in something different from what he has already and grab this for a great truck. that's a sweet truck with great details. How did ya'll fab the firewall box for the heater/ac? __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

03-03-2006, 09:37 PM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: "BLAZIN" is off to Barrett-Jackson Did you have that on ebay recently?. That's sharp! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-03-2006, 11:54 PM	#9
Gregsmx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 338	Re: "BLAZIN" is off to Barrett-Jackson Brandon, the heater blank is a pre-fabricated plate that is manufactured by Vintage Air, and is supplied with their 'Sure Fit' Underdash A/C unit that replaces the core in the firewall. I'm sure they would sell you the blank by itself if you give them a call. Be sure and mention my truck, and ask for Mark Hungerback mark@vintageair.com to get that part. Who is 'Ken' that you are referring to? I'm not that familiar with first names on the boards. Jim, this truck has never been on Ebay, unless someone scammed by pics and ran a listing. You never know with Ebay anymore. It was listed on Collectorcartrader.com however, before I decided to consign with B-J. __________________ '75 Blazer RAT 4X4 "BLAZIN" - Custom frame off Here's the website I'm uploading pics to: Greg's frame off project

03-04-2006, 03:03 AM	#11
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: "BLAZIN" is off to Barrett-Jackson Hey Greg -- Question for you! What did you use to strip the sheet metal on your truck so nicely? If done chemically, what did you use, and how did you go about neutralizing the chemical later so it didn't strip the new primers? __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-25-2006, 11:32 PM	#12
Gregsmx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 338	Re: "BLAZIN" is off to Barrett-Jackson Russell, sorry it took a while to answer your question. As you might know I've been 'thrashing' getting everything just so for B-J. The truck left yesterday for West Palm Beach, and she sells Thursday night, and hopefully will make TV coverage on Speed. The stripper is a marine paint stripper in a blue can. I cannot remember the name exactly, but it cleans and dilutes with water. It can be found in most automotive paint stores. Coverage only took one to two coats of paint off at a time, meaning that it took sometimes 2 to 3 passes to get to metal. Then can finish it off with a light wire brush. Of course, I also followed that with metal cleaner and metal conditioner prior to priming. Then sealed the bare metal with metal etching primer prior to covering with high build primer. Sorry I couldn't remeber the brand name, but if you ask for marine paint remover in a blue gallon can, if someone on the boards can't follow up with a brand, I'm sure the paint shops can. Greg. __________________ '75 Blazer RAT 4X4 "BLAZIN" - Custom frame off Here's the website I'm uploading pics to: Greg's frame off project

03-26-2006, 12:03 AM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: "BLAZIN" is off to Barrett-Jackson Keep us posted on how the auction goes Greg... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 03-26-2006 at 12:03 AM.

03-26-2006, 03:51 AM	#15
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: "BLAZIN" is off to Barrett-Jackson Wow, that is 1 amazing Blazer. Hope you get the desiered amount of money or more out of it. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

03-31-2006, 01:15 AM	#16
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: "BLAZIN" is off to Barrett-Jackson I watched it cross the block at $29,500 . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

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