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67_SS396 · 12-23-2004, 01:06 AM

Two weeks ago I picked up my new daily driver. It was by luck that we found it, but I call it fate. It's an '85 CUCV Blazer that came from the AF base from over in Ft Worth, Tx, just a hop skip and a jump from here. I am the first registered civilian owner of this rig and it only had 11,800 miles on it when I picked it up. The drivetrain consists of a 6.2 diesel, 400/208, 3.08's front/rear with a rear locker and is a 3/4 ton. There is not one bit of rust in this truck and the top is in perfect condition. I still have a little cleaning to do to the interior, but once the dust and dirt is knocked off, it almost looks new. I have a few pics from the evening when we brought it home, but plan to get some updated pics this weekend. In the last two weeks I've logged just over 1500 miles and have averaged 25mpg.

http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...041&uid=624330

**N2TRUX** · 12-23-2004, 01:24 AM

Cool Blazer. 11800 miles! That thing is almost new.

Is that pic taken in front of your house? It looks a lot like my buddies neighborhood in Rowlett....

low 84 · 12-23-2004, 01:28 AM

i still can't believe you found that thing with that low miles ryan. and that gas milage is crazy!

Ric83 · 12-23-2004, 09:35 AM

Wow. That is kool!!

67_SS396 · 12-23-2004, 11:18 AM

Yeah, alot of the neighborhoods look alike around here. I'm in Sachse, which is just north of Rowlett.

One thing I forgot to mention, I only paid $1500 for it.

I'd say that was my best score of the year.

784X4GUY · 12-23-2004, 12:19 PM

Thats one tough ass truck. Gonna be hard to break that thing.

79BIG10 · 12-23-2004, 02:24 PM

I want to ride in it next time I'm down. Heck of a deal.

*1FaastC10* · 12-23-2004, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 784X4GUY

Thats one tough ass truck. Gonna be hard to break that thing.

not on 10 bolts it wont.

while it says its a 3/4 ton, there is no difference between it and any other K5 Blazer suspension wise. the M1009s are 5/4 ton, but are merely a K30 (1 ton) with a different rating.

regardless of how strong it is, its still a great deal. i wouldnt mind having one myself.

**Captkaos** · 12-23-2004, 03:54 PM

welcome back. Now if I had a monitor worth a darn I could see the thing...

67_SS396 · 12-23-2004, 05:22 PM

I know the axles could be an issue, but no harder than I'll ever wheel it, they will be fine for me. It's my daily driver, so I can't beat on it too hard.

I'm going to try and shoot some brighter pics this weekend. Those were taken right when we brought it home and the sun was quickly going down.

Thanks for the kind comments.

12-23-2004, 01:06 AM	#1
67_SS396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, Tx Posts: 1,172	Re-joined the 73-87 crowd Two weeks ago I picked up my new daily driver. It was by luck that we found it, but I call it fate. It's an '85 CUCV Blazer that came from the AF base from over in Ft Worth, Tx, just a hop skip and a jump from here. I am the first registered civilian owner of this rig and it only had 11,800 miles on it when I picked it up. The drivetrain consists of a 6.2 diesel, 400/208, 3.08's front/rear with a rear locker and is a 3/4 ton. There is not one bit of rust in this truck and the top is in perfect condition. I still have a little cleaning to do to the interior, but once the dust and dirt is knocked off, it almost looks new. I have a few pics from the evening when we brought it home, but plan to get some updated pics this weekend. In the last two weeks I've logged just over 1500 miles and have averaged 25mpg. http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...041&uid=624330 __________________ Fawker Fab three seater rock crawler buggy 498 BBC/SM465/203/205 doubler, propane, 5.13's, 42" PB Rockers '66 C10 - The new hot rod '77 3+3 Dually - 12 valve 4wd conversion tow rig project '28 Ford 2 door sedan street rod RevLimit Offroad "Hang on beer, we can do this."

12-23-2004, 01:24 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Cool Blazer. 11800 miles! That thing is almost new. Is that pic taken in front of your house? It looks a lot like my buddies neighborhood in Rowlett.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-23-2004, 01:28 AM	#3
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	i still can't believe you found that thing with that low miles ryan. and that gas milage is crazy! __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

12-23-2004, 09:35 AM	#4
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Wow. That is kool!! __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

12-23-2004, 11:18 AM	#5
67_SS396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, Tx Posts: 1,172	Yeah, alot of the neighborhoods look alike around here. I'm in Sachse, which is just north of Rowlett. One thing I forgot to mention, I only paid $1500 for it. I'd say that was my best score of the year. __________________ Fawker Fab three seater rock crawler buggy 498 BBC/SM465/203/205 doubler, propane, 5.13's, 42" PB Rockers '66 C10 - The new hot rod '77 3+3 Dually - 12 valve 4wd conversion tow rig project '28 Ford 2 door sedan street rod RevLimit Offroad "Hang on beer, we can do this."

12-23-2004, 12:19 PM	#6
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	Thats one tough ass truck. Gonna be hard to break that thing. __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

12-23-2004, 02:24 PM	#7
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	I want to ride in it next time I'm down. Heck of a deal. __________________ 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

12-23-2004, 03:54 PM	#9
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	welcome back. Now if I had a monitor worth a darn I could see the thing... __________________ 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

12-23-2004, 05:22 PM	#10
67_SS396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, Tx Posts: 1,172	I know the axles could be an issue, but no harder than I'll ever wheel it, they will be fine for me. It's my daily driver, so I can't beat on it too hard. I'm going to try and shoot some brighter pics this weekend. Those were taken right when we brought it home and the sun was quickly going down. Thanks for the kind comments. __________________ Fawker Fab three seater rock crawler buggy 498 BBC/SM465/203/205 doubler, propane, 5.13's, 42" PB Rockers '66 C10 - The new hot rod '77 3+3 Dually - 12 valve 4wd conversion tow rig project '28 Ford 2 door sedan street rod RevLimit Offroad "Hang on beer, we can do this."



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