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69TowRig · 11-13-2005, 01:11 PM

After 11 long months of tinkering and fixing up, I can officially say my truck has passed safety inspection and can be registered here in TX!

In January the truck had one working brake out of four, almost none of the lights in/on the truck worked, the engine had cooling and ignition issues, the interior looked like it had 36 years of HARD wear on it.

Today the truck sports a conversion to power disc brakes, EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL works, the engine fires at the turn of the key (still doesn't run especially smooth), and numerous interior bits have been fixed or replaced to at least make the truck liveable.

Yesterday I fix one lingering issue with a brake fitting and figured out why a tail light didn't work, then I rushed out to get it inspected. I guess the guy wasn't too particular, I was sure the exhaust would fail (I've tried to patch it but it that only partially effective). That will be fixed here soon (now that I know the LMC kit can be cut to fit).

Now I can drive some life back into it, between me and the previous owner the truck has sat for nearly 5 years. It was really weird driving this old truck on the street after just looking at it sit for so long. Now it needs some new tags.

A BIG THANKS! to all those on this board and others that have helped with parts and advice along the way. The Blazer still has a long way to go, but this was a huge step. Pics of my new inspection sticker pending...

*EDIT*

Here's the inspection sticker:

The rest are available at the link in my signature (repeated here): http://home.earthlink.net/~onlyonedr/pictures/BLAZER/

Most of the pictures are really NOT exciting, more for my own reference. I have a bunch of friends that always want to know what I am up to as well.

71jimmy · 11-13-2005, 02:41 PM

Cool!

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-13-2005, 02:57 PM

BUFFB · 11-13-2005, 03:44 PM

congrats hurry on the pics

chevy_fatman · 11-13-2005, 03:47 PM

vtblazer · 11-13-2005, 06:51 PM

That story leads up to NO pics...What's up with that?!

Another K5 back on the road, very cool.

Congrats, now show us the goods.

Joe67 · 11-13-2005, 06:54 PM

Congrats!!!

Where are the pics!!!

matthufham · 11-13-2005, 10:34 PM

sweet, all those repairs will suit you better and you'll be glad you made them.

krue · 11-13-2005, 10:43 PM

Inspection? All you need is a windshield and $5 around here.

69TowRig · 11-16-2005, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

Inspection? All you need is a windshield and $5 around here.

Well, since it was a "safety inspection" only, it was a mere $12.50, but they checked out more than the presence of the windshield glass!

They did miss the crappy patch on the exhaust leak, I looked at it tonight and it is plainly obvious that it is still leaking.

*Medicanman71* · 11-16-2005, 04:54 AM

what did you do with your old bullbar

Big Block · 11-16-2005, 06:39 PM

Saved another one, and putting back on the road where it belongs. Long live the Chevy Blazer!

1974gmc · 11-16-2005, 06:51 PM

good to hear its on the road, and that it passed inspection

69TowRig · 11-16-2005, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medicanman71

what did you do with your old bullbar

Unfortunately for everyone else, I dumped it in the heap at the scrapyard. I just didn't have the time to sell it.

*Medicanman71* · 11-17-2005, 02:10 AM

ughhhh, the saga continues

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-19-2005, 06:57 AM

69TowRig · 11-23-2005, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1974gmc

good to hear its on the road, and that it passed inspection

Today I picked up the plates for it. I will take it out for a drive this evening! Thanks again for the support!

11-13-2005, 01:11 PM	#1
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	At last! After 11 long months of tinkering and fixing up, I can officially say my truck has passed safety inspection and can be registered here in TX! In January the truck had one working brake out of four, almost none of the lights in/on the truck worked, the engine had cooling and ignition issues, the interior looked like it had 36 years of HARD wear on it. Today the truck sports a conversion to power disc brakes, EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL works, the engine fires at the turn of the key (still doesn't run especially smooth), and numerous interior bits have been fixed or replaced to at least make the truck liveable. Yesterday I fix one lingering issue with a brake fitting and figured out why a tail light didn't work, then I rushed out to get it inspected. I guess the guy wasn't too particular, I was sure the exhaust would fail (I've tried to patch it but it that only partially effective). That will be fixed here soon (now that I know the LMC kit can be cut to fit). Now I can drive some life back into it, between me and the previous owner the truck has sat for nearly 5 years. It was really weird driving this old truck on the street after just looking at it sit for so long. Now it needs some new tags. A BIG THANKS! to all those on this board and others that have helped with parts and advice along the way. The Blazer still has a long way to go, but this was a huge step. Pics of my new inspection sticker pending... EDIT Here's the inspection sticker: The rest are available at the link in my signature (repeated here): http://home.earthlink.net/~onlyonedr/pictures/BLAZER/ Most of the pictures are really NOT exciting, more for my own reference. I have a bunch of friends that always want to know what I am up to as well. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals... Last edited by 69TowRig; 11-16-2005 at 02:17 AM.

11-13-2005, 02:41 PM	#2
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: At last! Cool! __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

11-13-2005, 02:57 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: At last! __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-13-2005, 03:44 PM	#4
BUFFB Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MONTANA Posts: 16	Re: At last! congrats hurry on the pics __________________ 1970 BLAZER STOCK 350 AND TH350 FIRST VEHICLE HAD FOR 10 YEARS STARTING REBUILD THIS YEAR

11-13-2005, 03:47 PM	#5
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Re: At last!

11-13-2005, 06:51 PM	#6
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: At last! That story leads up to NO pics...What's up with that?! Another K5 back on the road, very cool. Congrats, now show us the goods.

11-13-2005, 06:54 PM	#7
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: At last! Congrats!!! Where are the pics!!! __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

11-13-2005, 10:34 PM	#8
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: At last! sweet, all those repairs will suit you better and you'll be glad you made them.

11-13-2005, 10:43 PM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: At last! Inspection? All you need is a windshield and $5 around here. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-16-2005, 04:54 AM	#11
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: At last! what did you do with your old bullbar

11-16-2005, 06:39 PM	#12
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: At last! Saved another one, and putting back on the road where it belongs. Long live the Chevy Blazer!

11-16-2005, 06:51 PM	#13
1974gmc In Progress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada Posts: 312	Re: At last! good to hear its on the road, and that it passed inspection __________________ 1993 Chevrolet K2500 454 4L80E 1974 GMC 1/2t 2wd Stepside 305 auto sold 1985 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 5spd

11-17-2005, 02:10 AM	#15
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: At last! ughhhh, the saga continues

11-19-2005, 06:57 AM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: At last! __________________ 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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