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05-06-2008, 05:37 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Houston, Texas
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Daddy got a new toy (2wd Blazer)
Instead of just painting my 87swb and getting it back on the road, I figured it really needs to be restored, but I need to put the finishing touches on the mustang and at least get the Buick back on the road. So I needed a new driver. I flew to Dallas on Friday and drove this home to Houston on Saturday. I had a friend drive it and report back before I bought my plane ticket. I'm really happy with the purchase. Drove home flawlessly. Stopped on a nice road and snapped this pic with my cell phone.
 It's an 82 2wd. That is the original paint color and was resprayed about 2 years ago. The paint is pretty good. Everyting is straight and as far as I can tell. About as original as I've seen. Tan interior, clean, everything there. Not perfect, worn as would be expected-I like to call it a patina-but everything little thing works. 305 with everything in tact even smog pump. Sounds good runs great. The only thing I am worried about is I believe the ac box is leaking inside the cab, and has been for awhile. Rusted small hole in the rocker panel--with just a little surface rust on the pass. floor board--very minor wont even need to replace rocker. Supposed to be lowered but don't see how. The front might be with springs, but I think the back is just sagging stock. Does it look lowered to yall? Immediate plans: Put an 87 grill on it--color matched copper. Remove the bumperettes. Remove the little wind deflectors off the top of the windows obviously. Paint the rallies copper and put them on with new chrome centers and trim rings. Then 2 inches lower in back and 3 inches lower in front. It looks like it has rake in this pic, but really doesn't. It's pretty even--if anything 1/2" higher in front. Oh, I need to fix the track width problem as soon as I figure out how. Ideally I would like to make it lower than that but will have to wait awhile. I'll take some good befores and after. I would like to have all this done in the next two weeks.--Mayber a little longer with the drop.
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Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd Last edited by N2TRUX; 05-15-2008 at 03:11 PM. Reason: You must be a subscribing member to post items "For Sale" |
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05-06-2008, 11:01 PM
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It followed me home?
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Yup
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Re: Daddy got a new toy (2wd Blazer)
Looks like a pretty solid truck, get some more pics!
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05-07-2008, 12:28 AM
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Low & Fast!
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 3,110
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Re: Daddy got a new toy (2wd Blazer)
Welcome to the blazer side, looks like a good starter..
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05-07-2008, 04:59 AM
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I know the pieces fit
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: MONTGOMERY, AL
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Re: Daddy got a new toy (2wd Blazer)
Nice score. I love to see the 2wd gaining in popularity, I'm doing one of my own. Post progress pics.
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05-07-2008, 05:07 AM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: Daddy got a new toy (2wd Blazer)
Wow nice score! We need more pics...
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05-07-2008, 05:13 AM
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its just $$$$$
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: OK
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Re: Daddy got a new toy (2wd Blazer)
looks good, i had seen it on craigslist. i wondered if it was as nice as it sounded. by your description i would say it is.
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05-07-2008, 06:36 AM
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Chevys Kick A$$
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Zootown, MT
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Re: Daddy got a new toy (2wd Blazer)
Wow sweet looking Blazer I like it. Defiantly sounds like its in great shape.
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05-07-2008, 07:53 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Marietta, Ok
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Re: Daddy got a new toy (2wd Blazer)
I saw it on CL too, if you wanna sell the bumperettes and window visors let me know. Looks like a good one!
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05-08-2008, 02:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Houston, Texas
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Re: Daddy got a new toy (2wd Blazer)
Thanks everyone. Yeah, I always wanted a K5, it just never made sense until now. I will try to get some more pics up this weekend, but am gonna be busy, so...Anyway
Kaysenmc, I sent you a pm, but if you don't anything to small to trade for them, then you can have em if you pay shipping. The deflectors are already off--they are on top of the garbage can.
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