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Yearn4Classics · 11-10-2007, 05:52 AM

I was searching through this site for a tread that had a talented fabricator customizing a 72 or so Blazer and came across this custom Blazer and wanted to know who it belongs to to ask him details. Anyone know??

Also if anyone knows which tread had the metal fabricator customizing the crap out of a Blazer with an awesome dash and center counsel made out of pipe, please let me know, I wasn't able to find it. Thanks guys!!

vtblazer · 11-10-2007, 06:13 AM

Check out the SEMA thread, it's all finished now.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=264901

smbrouss70 · 11-10-2007, 09:53 AM

The blazer pictured above is owned by a member here, his screen name is brad2. I believe the blazer may be up for sale right now, also.

bouncytruck · 11-10-2007, 11:03 AM

VT - I think you're thinking of the wrong blazer. smbrouss70 has the right guy. He's posted pictures of the truck in its current state about a year ago. As I recall, he hasn't made much progress in a while and he may have had a buyer lined up.

Yearn4Classics · 11-11-2007, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Check out the SEMA thread, it's all finished now.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=264901

I was dumbfounded when I saw the pictures of those two gorgeous trucks........ All I remember was clicking the link and then suddenly my wife hitting me up-side my head to get me back, about an hour later. Those guys have freaking talent!!!

Yearn4Classics · 11-11-2007, 03:06 AM

I messaged both Brad2 and Smbrouss70 to see if they had the Blazer/Tahoe, which I cleverly named the "Tazer" - is that a new one or has that been used yet? Hopefully its for sale for a decent price...

Frizzle Fry · 11-11-2007, 03:34 AM

I'd like to see more of that thing too. I think that's the only pic I've ever seen. I'd call it a BlaHoe...

vtblazer · 11-11-2007, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

VT - I think you're thinking of the wrong blazer. smbrouss70 has the right guy. He's posted pictures of the truck in its current state about a year ago. As I recall, he hasn't made much progress in a while and he may have had a buyer lined up.

Rokcrln · 11-11-2007, 07:33 AM

Here are a few more. It is Brads and last I heard he still has it but the shop that was doing the work kind of kicked him to the back corner for a few guys that had way to much money. I hope he does not sell it, but finds the right people to give him a hand finishing it up. Hard to belive this was a 4x4 in its past life. As always Brad great vision!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Frizzle Fry · 11-11-2007, 04:26 PM

What's the plan for the gate? I love that thing!

Green Monster · 11-11-2007, 05:21 PM

A nomad type gate with the chrome strip molding might look nice.

gringoloco · 11-11-2007, 05:47 PM

Look here: http://www.stevecookcreations.com/blaze.htm

jaros44sr · 11-11-2007, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Green Monster

A nomad type gate with the chrome strip molding might look nice.

When I first saw that Blazer, Nomad was the first thought I had. Be cool to make it into a RetroNomad, looks like it would work. I'd have to make it 4wd tho.!! Wonder if you could graft the '56 tailights on it with the fuel filler still inside, round off the rear quarter windows more, then the tailgate would work...jat

Yearn4Classics · 11-11-2007, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I'd like to see more of that thing too. I think that's the only pic I've ever seen. I'd call it a BlaHoe...

Sounds like a sleezy Blazer to me...

Yearn4Classics · 11-11-2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Look here: http://www.stevecookcreations.com/blaze.htm

Thanks for the link!!!!!

Green Monster · 11-13-2007, 09:06 AM

He's off to a good start. I like the name... "Blaze Air." The B pillar is a perfect match. The wheel well openings look like they may need to be extended a little bit longer toward the rear. The rear wheel well opening looks like it needs to come down too.

I'm not too crazy with the way the side rear windows abruptly stop with the skinny tapered pillar. The drawing of the grille looks nice with solid horizontal bar and integrated turn signals.

brad2 · 11-14-2007, 10:19 PM

Thanks for the nice words about my truck. I will try to answer the questions in one post. Originally it was a nearly rust free 71 2wd Jimmy. I now regret slicing it up so much because so little of the original vehicle remains and I certianly could have started with a 4wd.

I do miss the the original version.

The rear has a tailgate with a shaved handle. It is only a shaved handle and not a completed skin. That is to much flat metal in my opinion. The rear gate will or should I say should be a glass unit much like you would see on something like a S-10 Blazer. The edges would be painted and we have the hardware to mount it so it would look like an OEM piece if they ever came that way.

The taillights so far are just stock but the gas filler is behind the left tail light.

The lights will not be like the rendering becuase there are not any lights like that and I am not spending the money on one off headlights. The grill at this point is just a 67-68 unit with the center section removed. The plan was to have some sort of horizontal bar across it but we are not there yet.

The truck does have sort of a Nomad vibe to it. The rendering of the yellow was the version we intended to do but there were a few issues with the design. The truck has real trim and the trim behind the B pillar would be pretty difficult to build due to the body lines in that area. Plus the trim on the front fender looked way to fat. We are pretty close to this varation and this is the first time I have ever posted it. It isn't planned in these colors even though I think they look pretty good.

jaros44sr · 11-14-2007, 10:35 PM

Nice, I wish you the best of luck with it. Great project, if only I had a 1/3 of that talent.... one can dream can't he

bouncytruck · 11-15-2007, 01:01 AM

So, are you moving forward with the project?

Yearn4Classics · 11-15-2007, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

So, are you moving forward with the project?

Im hoping to take over the project, but it all depends on what he's going to want for it.

11-10-2007, 05:52 AM	#1
Yearn4Classics Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Napa Posts: 53	Who ownes this Blazer/Tahoe??????? I was searching through this site for a tread that had a talented fabricator customizing a 72 or so Blazer and came across this custom Blazer and wanted to know who it belongs to to ask him details. Anyone know?? Also if anyone knows which tread had the metal fabricator customizing the crap out of a Blazer with an awesome dash and center counsel made out of pipe, please let me know, I wasn't able to find it. Thanks guys!! Attached Images

11-10-2007, 06:13 AM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Who ownes this Blazer/Tahoe??????? Check out the SEMA thread, it's all finished now. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=264901

11-10-2007, 09:53 AM	#3
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: Who ownes this Blazer/Tahoe??????? The blazer pictured above is owned by a member here, his screen name is brad2. I believe the blazer may be up for sale right now, also. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

11-10-2007, 11:03 AM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Who ownes this Blazer/Tahoe??????? VT - I think you're thinking of the wrong blazer. smbrouss70 has the right guy. He's posted pictures of the truck in its current state about a year ago. As I recall, he hasn't made much progress in a while and he may have had a buyer lined up. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-11-2007, 03:06 AM	#6
Yearn4Classics Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Napa Posts: 53	Re: Who ownes this Blazer/Tahoe??????? I messaged both Brad2 and Smbrouss70 to see if they had the Blazer/Tahoe, which I cleverly named the "Tazer" - is that a new one or has that been used yet? Hopefully its for sale for a decent price...

11-11-2007, 03:34 AM	#7
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Who ownes this Blazer/Tahoe??????? I'd like to see more of that thing too. I think that's the only pic I've ever seen. I'd call it a BlaHoe... Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 11-11-2007 at 03:35 AM.

11-11-2007, 07:33 AM	#9
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Who ownes this Blazer/Tahoe??????? Here are a few more. It is Brads and last I heard he still has it but the shop that was doing the work kind of kicked him to the back corner for a few guys that had way to much money. I hope he does not sell it, but finds the right people to give him a hand finishing it up. Hard to belive this was a 4x4 in its past life. As always Brad great vision! Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

11-11-2007, 04:26 PM	#10
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Who ownes this Blazer/Tahoe??????? What's the plan for the gate? I love that thing!

11-11-2007, 05:21 PM	#11
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Re: Who ownes this Blazer/Tahoe??????? A nomad type gate with the chrome strip molding might look nice. __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Last edited by Green Monster; 11-11-2007 at 05:23 PM.

11-11-2007, 05:47 PM	#12
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Who ownes this Blazer/Tahoe??????? Look here: http://www.stevecookcreations.com/blaze.htm __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-13-2007, 09:06 AM	#16
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Re: Who ownes this Blazer/Tahoe??????? He's off to a good start. I like the name... "Blaze Air." The B pillar is a perfect match. The wheel well openings look like they may need to be extended a little bit longer toward the rear. The rear wheel well opening looks like it needs to come down too. I'm not too crazy with the way the side rear windows abruptly stop with the skinny tapered pillar. The drawing of the grille looks nice with solid horizontal bar and integrated turn signals. __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Last edited by Green Monster; 11-13-2007 at 09:08 AM.

11-14-2007, 10:19 PM	#17
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,058	Re: Who ownes this Blazer/Tahoe??????? Thanks for the nice words about my truck. I will try to answer the questions in one post. Originally it was a nearly rust free 71 2wd Jimmy. I now regret slicing it up so much because so little of the original vehicle remains and I certianly could have started with a 4wd. I do miss the the original version. The rear has a tailgate with a shaved handle. It is only a shaved handle and not a completed skin. That is to much flat metal in my opinion. The rear gate will or should I say should be a glass unit much like you would see on something like a S-10 Blazer. The edges would be painted and we have the hardware to mount it so it would look like an OEM piece if they ever came that way. The taillights so far are just stock but the gas filler is behind the left tail light. The lights will not be like the rendering becuase there are not any lights like that and I am not spending the money on one off headlights. The grill at this point is just a 67-68 unit with the center section removed. The plan was to have some sort of horizontal bar across it but we are not there yet. The truck does have sort of a Nomad vibe to it. The rendering of the yellow was the version we intended to do but there were a few issues with the design. The truck has real trim and the trim behind the B pillar would be pretty difficult to build due to the body lines in that area. Plus the trim on the front fender looked way to fat. We are pretty close to this varation and this is the first time I have ever posted it. It isn't planned in these colors even though I think they look pretty good. Attached Images __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

11-14-2007, 10:35 PM	#18
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,463	Re: Who ownes this Blazer/Tahoe??????? Nice, I wish you the best of luck with it. Great project, if only I had a 1/3 of that talent.... one can dream can't he __________________ 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

11-15-2007, 01:01 AM	#19
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Who ownes this Blazer/Tahoe??????? So, are you moving forward with the project? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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