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BLUE THUNDER · 08-29-2007, 11:00 PM

As you know I had to give back Blue Thunder. But I was able to find this one in Dallas. It was a 12 hour round-trip, but well worth it

Here are some pics of "Ole Yeller". Let me know what you think.

krue · 08-29-2007, 11:03 PM

Looks pretty good.

bouncytruck · 08-29-2007, 11:51 PM

Looks a little more solid than the blue one. AC is always nice too. Are you gonna keep the rubber fender flairs?

BLUE THUNDER · 08-30-2007, 12:19 AM

I don't know about the fender flares. I've never seen one with them on. I'm indifferent about them. They might grow on me though.

**jaros44sr** · 08-30-2007, 06:13 AM

Looks like a nice start, always liked that color. Good luck and have fun. What kinda condition is it in? J.

Bishops Trucks · 08-30-2007, 06:45 AM

Nice starting point, Welcome to the Ochre Club. I'm not much on those flares but to each his own.

**1971K54X4** · 08-30-2007, 07:56 AM

Looks good. I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with it.

**Yukon Jack** · 08-30-2007, 10:21 AM

Looks pretty solid to me. My K5 also has those fender flairs. I haven't yanked them off yet, kind of undecided on that too.

Did you put the motor in it or was it with the K5 when you bought it?

ABLAZN · 08-30-2007, 10:50 AM

Looks like a great start!!!!!

Blizz · 08-30-2007, 08:59 PM

it's about time you put some pics in. now get that thing running and come help me with mine!

BLUE THUNDER · 08-30-2007, 10:35 PM

blizz, you set some time aside to work on your rig and i'll be there. Just let me know. Hey yukon, thanks for checking out the pics. The motor is the original one just cleaned up a bit. I had a friend sand blast the valve covers for me and then painted them. The manifold is a new Edelbrock performer rpm. The carb is used (bought from Jtrux), new HEI dist, plugs, wires,and some of the brackets have been repainted. The motor looks great from the top. Funny thing is it doesn't even run. It sat for years without a carb and plugs. Needles to say, i'm having trouble getting it running. I wont throw in the towel just yet. Gonna check to see if valves are stuck before i concede a rebuild. If anybody has any suggestions let me know. Oh well, at least it looks good being broken. Thanks, Mario.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-31-2007, 06:17 AM

Very nice start, looks like you won't have to work on the motor for a while

69TowRig · 08-31-2007, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLUE THUNDER

I don't know about the fender flares. I've never seen one with them on. I'm indifferent about them. They might grow on me though.

Those were the first thing I noticed! I like 'em! Nice rig, seems TX Blazers aren't too bad a shape (mine was an El Paso truck nearly all its life).

72BlckButy · 09-02-2007, 11:07 PM

Nice blazer! Can't wait to see more!

08-29-2007, 11:00 PM	#1
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	New Rig... As you know I had to give back Blue Thunder. But I was able to find this one in Dallas. It was a 12 hour round-trip, but well worth it Here are some pics of "Ole Yeller". Let me know what you think. Attached Images

08-29-2007, 11:03 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: New Rig... Looks pretty good. __________________ "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"

08-29-2007, 11:51 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: New Rig... Looks a little more solid than the blue one. AC is always nice too. Are you gonna keep the rubber fender flairs? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-30-2007, 12:19 AM	#4
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: New Rig... I don't know about the fender flares. I've never seen one with them on. I'm indifferent about them. They might grow on me though.

08-30-2007, 06:13 AM	#5
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: New Rig... Looks like a nice start, always liked that color. Good luck and have fun. What kinda condition is it in? J. __________________ 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

08-30-2007, 06:45 AM	#6
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: New Rig... Nice starting point, Welcome to the Ochre Club. I'm not much on those flares but to each his own. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

08-30-2007, 07:56 AM	#7
1971K54X4 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester, Iowa Posts: 1,493	Re: New Rig... Looks good. I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with it. __________________ Korey 1955 Bel Air 2 door hardtop 1971 Blazer 4x4 1973 Z-28 Prostreet

08-30-2007, 10:21 AM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: New Rig... Looks pretty solid to me. My K5 also has those fender flairs. I haven't yanked them off yet, kind of undecided on that too. Did you put the motor in it or was it with the K5 when you bought it? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-30-2007, 10:50 AM	#9
ABLAZN Oh..never mind.... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 588	Re: New Rig... Looks like a great start!!!!! __________________ 1972 Blazer -6 inch lift -35 inch BFG A/T's Turbo 350 NP-205 454 BB (for now) MORE TO COME !!!!!! Now going to 2WD!!!!! Sold. I got it back after 22 years and did not even know it !!! THE STORY HERE Project Low Down Dirty Rat

08-30-2007, 08:59 PM	#10
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: New Rig... it's about time you put some pics in. now get that thing running and come help me with mine! __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

08-30-2007, 10:35 PM	#11
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: New Rig... blizz, you set some time aside to work on your rig and i'll be there. Just let me know. Hey yukon, thanks for checking out the pics. The motor is the original one just cleaned up a bit. I had a friend sand blast the valve covers for me and then painted them. The manifold is a new Edelbrock performer rpm. The carb is used (bought from Jtrux), new HEI dist, plugs, wires,and some of the brackets have been repainted. The motor looks great from the top. Funny thing is it doesn't even run. It sat for years without a carb and plugs. Needles to say, i'm having trouble getting it running. I wont throw in the towel just yet. Gonna check to see if valves are stuck before i concede a rebuild. If anybody has any suggestions let me know. Oh well, at least it looks good being broken. Thanks, Mario.

08-31-2007, 06:17 AM	#12
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: New Rig... Very nice start, looks like you won't have to work on the motor for a while __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-02-2007, 11:07 PM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New Rig... Nice blazer! Can't wait to see more! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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