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72gord · 08-18-2004, 09:31 PM

Got a stumper for you...went to look at this short box 4x4 for sale in Wisconsin. Something looked a little off to me when the owner e-mailed the pictures, but my buddy, my son, and I had to go check it out. Can you spot what is wrong with this short fleet truck? I'll post back tomorrow night with what we found, and how many spotted the ??? The owner was not familiar with this era of trucks and didn't know either, or was a pretty good actor!
Later, Gord

special70gmc · 08-18-2004, 09:45 PM

the bed looks cut down only in front of the rear wheel. did i win anything?

-kyle

**raggedjim** · 08-18-2004, 09:48 PM

Cut down bed on a blazer frame with truck cab and doors, I've seen a few like that. It still has K5 Blazer on the front fender...

Also, no side markers on the bed, I would guess someone had a rusty blazer and a decent 67 cab and bed... and the desire to merge the 2

Don't really understand it though, Rg

72gord · 08-18-2004, 10:05 PM

Man you guys are good, jim is on the money...K-5 Blazer with a cab put on and a short box with about 10'' cut off the front. Same thing when I first saw the pics, the box side in front of the rear tire just looked too short. Sorry 70 gmc, no prize, just pride that you spotted it right away!

71Chevy4-speed · 08-18-2004, 10:44 PM

well lol I didn't notice that it was only cut in front the wheels but I was gonna say blazer frame.

Hutch · 08-19-2004, 12:11 AM

72gord
Here is another shorty:

72gord · 08-19-2004, 08:13 AM

Hey Hutch is that yours? Looks sharp, the one we looked at was OK, but not the best body work, front of box was rough where they cut it; and the cab corners and rockers didn't line up so they filled the gap with bondo.

btw: is that 4'' of snow in Texas?

Old Dave · 08-19-2004, 08:18 AM

Bet it would be hard to get either one stuck!

Hutch · 08-19-2004, 10:03 AM

72gord
Nope just a pic that I got off the web.
It was for sale $6500 I think.

There is another way to do the Blazer truck conversion that does not have the gap between the bed and cab.
You basically weld the back of a truck cab to a blazer tub.
These type of trucks always make me take a double take.

Blue Beard · 08-20-2004, 07:49 AM

The PO probably found that out after he bought it....hence the resale

CHEVYE · 08-20-2004, 12:25 PM

looks like a nissan frontier. i think it looks good though.

08-18-2004, 09:31 PM	#1
72gord Never enough time!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: sw Wisconsin Posts: 601	71 short box....or is it? Got a stumper for you...went to look at this short box 4x4 for sale in Wisconsin. Something looked a little off to me when the owner e-mailed the pictures, but my buddy, my son, and I had to go check it out. Can you spot what is wrong with this short fleet truck? I'll post back tomorrow night with what we found, and how many spotted the ??? The owner was not familiar with this era of trucks and didn't know either, or was a pretty good actor! Later, Gord Attached Images Last edited by 72gord; 08-18-2004 at 09:33 PM.

08-18-2004, 09:45 PM	#2
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	the bed looks cut down only in front of the rear wheel. did i win anything? -kyle __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

08-18-2004, 09:48 PM	#3
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,476	Cut down bed on a blazer frame with truck cab and doors, I've seen a few like that. It still has K5 Blazer on the front fender... Also, no side markers on the bed, I would guess someone had a rusty blazer and a decent 67 cab and bed... and the desire to merge the 2 Don't really understand it though, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

08-18-2004, 10:44 PM	#5
71Chevy4-speed Speed Limit = Floorboard Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kasilof, Alaska Posts: 803	well lol I didn't notice that it was only cut in front the wheels but I was gonna say blazer frame. __________________ 1971 C20 350, 4-speed - Sold. 1985 K10 350, Built 700r4, Edel 1406, Performer intake, MSD Ign, Hooker Comps, Silverstars, Piaa drivers, LED tails, Toyo A/T 31's, Eaton Posi, the project. "Build for torque, horsepower will follow"

08-19-2004, 12:11 AM	#6
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	72gord Here is another shorty: Attached Images __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

08-18-2004, 10:05 PM	#4
72gord Never enough time!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: sw Wisconsin Posts: 601	Man you guys are good, jim is on the money...K-5 Blazer with a cab put on and a short box with about 10'' cut off the front. Same thing when I first saw the pics, the box side in front of the rear tire just looked too short. Sorry 70 gmc, no prize, just pride that you spotted it right away!

08-19-2004, 08:13 AM	#7
72gord Never enough time!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: sw Wisconsin Posts: 601	Hey Hutch is that yours? Looks sharp, the one we looked at was OK, but not the best body work, front of box was rough where they cut it; and the cab corners and rockers didn't line up so they filled the gap with bondo. btw: is that 4'' of snow in Texas? Last edited by 72gord; 08-19-2004 at 08:15 AM.

08-19-2004, 08:18 AM	#8
Old Dave Is a bullfrog waterproof? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: OLATHE, KANSAS Posts: 1,130	Bet it would be hard to get either one stuck! __________________ "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt." Ben Franklin __________________ 1970 Chevy shortbed 2002 Harley Custom Chopper (Long sucker) 1998 K2500 5.7L 5-speed Longbed 1st two are My son's toys...they just live in my garage! 1997 GMC K1500 Suburban 1993 S-10 Blazer 4D (youngest son's daily driver) 2000 Dodge Ram 4WD Ext. Cab (5.9L) Wife is a late year 1951

08-19-2004, 10:03 AM	#9
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	72gord Nope just a pic that I got off the web. It was for sale $6500 I think. There is another way to do the Blazer truck conversion that does not have the gap between the bed and cab. You basically weld the back of a truck cab to a blazer tub. These type of trucks always make me take a double take. __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

08-20-2004, 07:49 AM	#10
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	The PO probably found that out after he bought it....hence the resale __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

08-20-2004, 12:25 PM	#11
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	looks like a nissan frontier. i think it looks good though. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

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