My new to me time capsule 71 Blazer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

praisegeetarman · 10-20-2014, 01:54 PM

Just scored a 74K mile, always garaged 71 Blazer. It's quite a jewel.

Question for the board members. As you can see, there are minimal issues with the original seat covers, but I do need one seat bottom. I want to keep it all original, but can't seem to find seat covers for the base model low back buckets. An leads on where I can fine some?

thanks,

Keith

68panelman · 10-20-2014, 02:30 PM

Very nice. My second favorite color too!. Not sure where to get foam for the bottom, Maybe check with member "Truckseats". You also gotta give use more pics than that!!!

praisegeetarman · 10-20-2014, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 68panelman

Very nice. My second favorite color too!. Not sure where to get foam for the bottom, Maybe check with member "Truckseats". You also gotta give use more pics than that!!!

The foam is all good. Just some snags in the drivers seat bottom. That is why I want to find matching covers. So that I can leave the lions share of the covers alone and just replace the bad seat bottom.

I will for sure get more pics up. Probably will take them when I get rid of the ugly wheels, tires and steering wheel.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-20-2014, 03:41 PM

Welcome - very cool Blazer - more pics are definitely needed. Would enjoy seeing the engine bay and a lot more of the the interior.

asolde · 10-20-2014, 06:12 PM

Looks like a good one, congrats, have some fun!

**jaros44sr** · 10-20-2014, 06:17 PM

I have the original vinyl matrl. from when i redid mine.....lmk, if you need it, i ll check if it s still up in the rafters

slowcpe · 10-20-2014, 06:33 PM

I don't have anything to add other than nice score!

praisegeetarman · 10-20-2014, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I have the original vinyl matrl. from when i redid mine.....lmk, if you need it, i ll check if it s still up in the rafters

Were yours the same lowback buckets? If so, then yes I could use that. That would be very helpful. Thanks.

Keith

**jaros44sr** · 10-20-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by praisegeetarman

Were yours the same lowback buckets? If so, then yes I could use that. That would be very helpful. Thanks.

Keith

Yes, mine are utility buckets. I had to buy 3 yards at the time, let me check the repeat on the pattern to see if there is enough. You re going to have wear on your seat backs, so this being new, dunno how it will match up......sorta like trying to blend paint on a fender

Also, i have to check the width of the pattern......

You can see the seats in my build thread

**DeadheadNM** · 10-20-2014, 09:20 PM

Nice! More pics please...

71swb4x4 · 10-20-2014, 09:29 PM

As Jim points out what you have are called utility bucket seats. As far as I know the seat covers are not mass produced. But as others have stated board member Truckseats makes reproduction seat covers, it's very possible he could make some for your utility buckets.

asolde · 10-20-2014, 10:04 PM

SMS fabrics might have the original material then take it to a good upholstery shop. That's what I did with my utility buckets. Good luck

praisegeetarman · 10-20-2014, 10:24 PM

Thanks for all the helpful responses. I will definitely post more pics, but want to do a few things that are left undone. New rubber floor mat, change the steering wheel, stock steel wheels with hubcaps and 33X10.50's. Also it has a really funky sticker of a deer on the drivers door. Got to get that off.

bouncytruck · 10-20-2014, 11:37 PM

Welcome to the board and very nice looking rig. Where is Harrah?

praisegeetarman · 10-20-2014, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Welcome to the board and very nice looking rig. Where is Harrah?

Harrah is south of Yakima. I farm hops for a living there. The blazer actually came from closer to your area. I made the trip up to Mercer Island this weekend and bought it.

Senorx · 10-21-2014, 12:43 AM

I second that. More pics please.

**jaros44sr** · 10-21-2014, 11:49 AM

Sorry bud, but not enough seat bottom to help you out, more seat back than bottom.....
I bought mine from SMS, hopefully they will still have some, or make it

They are slow to act, but did stand behind they re product to resolve issues. Make sure you order seat bottom matrl. as you can see the mechanical embossing is differant

da-burb · 10-25-2014, 09:32 PM

I dream about finding one like that. That color and all!

praisegeetarman · 11-25-2014, 06:15 PM

Sorry for the delay adding more pics. Been a busy few weeks. Also, sorry about the quality. Not sure what happened with my camera. Since I bought it I have added my tilt and stock steering wheel. Also added a set of 72 16X5 factory steelies and some 235/85/R16 Hercules mudders. Soon to come, a white sport rear bumper and an add a leaf for the rear springs to level it out.

Senorx · 11-25-2014, 06:23 PM

Nice! My K5 was originally Ochre. The PO painted it blue. I'm thinking hard about going back to Ochre with a white top. It's that or Medium Olive. I'm not feeling the Blue.

praisegeetarman · 11-25-2014, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Senorx

Nice! My K5 was originally Ochre. The PO painted it blue. I'm thinking hard about going back to Ochre with a white top. It's that or Medium Olive. I'm not feeling the Blue.

Medium Olive was the color I wanted, but when I found this one I knew I wouldn't find a cleaner one, so I took it home.

Keith

68panelman · 11-25-2014, 06:58 PM

Looks Awesome.

**IronCanine** · 11-25-2014, 08:13 PM

Looks awesome...What are the tires? They look great. I really struggled picking tires. I think I would have been very happy with what you picked. Looks very period in the pics.

praisegeetarman · 11-25-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

Looks awesome...What are the tires? They look great. I really struggled picking tires. I think I would have been very happy with what you picked. Looks very period in the pics.

235/85/R16 Hurcules M/T's. I have a couple of sets of them. Very reasonably priced. Only drawback I have seen is they pick up rocks quite a bit.

Keith

oski6754 · 11-26-2014, 02:12 PM

Jealous! Enjoy!

10-20-2014, 01:54 PM	#1
praisegeetarman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Harrah, Washington Posts: 323	My new to me time capsule 71 Blazer Just scored a 74K mile, always garaged 71 Blazer. It's quite a jewel. Question for the board members. As you can see, there are minimal issues with the original seat covers, but I do need one seat bottom. I want to keep it all original, but can't seem to find seat covers for the base model low back buckets. An leads on where I can fine some? thanks, Keith

10-20-2014, 02:30 PM	#2
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,455	Re: My new to me time capsule 71 Blazer Very nice. My second favorite color too!. Not sure where to get foam for the bottom, Maybe check with member "Truckseats". You also gotta give use more pics than that!!!

10-20-2014, 03:41 PM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: My new to me time capsule 71 Blazer Welcome - very cool Blazer - more pics are definitely needed. Would enjoy seeing the engine bay and a lot more of the the interior. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-20-2014, 06:12 PM	#5
asolde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Henderson Nevada Posts: 804	Re: My new to me time capsule 71 Blazer Looks like a good one, congrats, have some fun! __________________ 1972 cheverolet K5 CST Blazer 350/auto/AC/PS/PB/Aux Batt From Medford, Oregon

10-20-2014, 06:17 PM	#6
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,700	Re: My new to me time capsule 71 Blazer I have the original vinyl matrl. from when i redid mine.....lmk, if you need it, i ll check if it s still up in the rafters __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

10-20-2014, 06:33 PM	#7
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: My new to me time capsule 71 Blazer I don't have anything to add other than nice score! __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

10-20-2014, 09:20 PM	#10
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: My new to me time capsule 71 Blazer Nice! More pics please... __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

10-20-2014, 09:29 PM	#11
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: My new to me time capsule 71 Blazer As Jim points out what you have are called utility bucket seats. As far as I know the seat covers are not mass produced. But as others have stated board member Truckseats makes reproduction seat covers, it's very possible he could make some for your utility buckets. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-20-2014, 10:04 PM	#12
asolde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Henderson Nevada Posts: 804	Re: My new to me time capsule 71 Blazer SMS fabrics might have the original material then take it to a good upholstery shop. That's what I did with my utility buckets. Good luck __________________ 1972 cheverolet K5 CST Blazer 350/auto/AC/PS/PB/Aux Batt From Medford, Oregon

10-20-2014, 10:24 PM	#13
praisegeetarman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Harrah, Washington Posts: 323	Re: My new to me time capsule 71 Blazer Thanks for all the helpful responses. I will definitely post more pics, but want to do a few things that are left undone. New rubber floor mat, change the steering wheel, stock steel wheels with hubcaps and 33X10.50's. Also it has a really funky sticker of a deer on the drivers door. Got to get that off.

10-20-2014, 11:37 PM	#14
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: My new to me time capsule 71 Blazer Welcome to the board and very nice looking rig. Where is Harrah? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-21-2014, 12:43 AM	#16
Senorx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Texas Posts: 567	Re: My new to me time capsule 71 Blazer I second that. More pics please.

10-21-2014, 11:49 AM	#17
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,700	Re: My new to me time capsule 71 Blazer Sorry bud, but not enough seat bottom to help you out, more seat back than bottom..... I bought mine from SMS, hopefully they will still have some, or make it They are slow to act, but did stand behind they re product to resolve issues. Make sure you order seat bottom matrl. as you can see the mechanical embossing is differant __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

10-25-2014, 09:32 PM	#18
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Re: My new to me time capsule 71 Blazer I dream about finding one like that. That color and all! __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

11-25-2014, 06:15 PM	#19
praisegeetarman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Harrah, Washington Posts: 323	Re: My new to me time capsule 71 Blazer Sorry for the delay adding more pics. Been a busy few weeks. Also, sorry about the quality. Not sure what happened with my camera. Since I bought it I have added my tilt and stock steering wheel. Also added a set of 72 16X5 factory steelies and some 235/85/R16 Hercules mudders. Soon to come, a white sport rear bumper and an add a leaf for the rear springs to level it out.



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11-25-2014, 06:23 PM	#20
Senorx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Texas Posts: 567	Re: My new to me time capsule 71 Blazer Nice! My K5 was originally Ochre. The PO painted it blue. I'm thinking hard about going back to Ochre with a white top. It's that or Medium Olive. I'm not feeling the Blue.

11-25-2014, 06:58 PM	#22
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,455	Re: My new to me time capsule 71 Blazer Looks Awesome.

11-25-2014, 08:13 PM	#23
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,704	Re: My new to me time capsule 71 Blazer Looks awesome...What are the tires? They look great. I really struggled picking tires. I think I would have been very happy with what you picked. Looks very period in the pics. __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

11-26-2014, 02:12 PM	#25
oski6754 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 178	Re: My new to me time capsule 71 Blazer Jealous! Enjoy! __________________ ========================================== Miles 1972 GMC Suburban K15 - Custom Deluxe

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