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rsavage · 10-19-2010, 07:15 PM

Bought a 71 Blazer today. Very solid vehicle originally from California. Will need rockers but not too much else. I don't like the 6 point roll bar but I'll probably lose it once I start to pull the truck apart. Has original 350/350 (both of which were supposedly rebuilt by the 2nd owner about 20000 miles ago. Runs down the road good. Has an aftermarket gas tank that is about 30 gallons, aftermarket bumper, swing away spare tire. One old repaint PS, PB, AC. Here are a few pics:

dmwphoto · 10-19-2010, 07:22 PM

looks like great bones to work with. I am bettin it is gonna be nice!

red71cheyenne · 10-19-2010, 09:52 PM

Looks like a great starting place. Keep us updated on your progress.

Pop's C-10 · 10-19-2010, 09:57 PM

nice start

Birminghamk5 · 10-20-2010, 12:24 AM

Congratulations. Looks nice.

mcmlxix · 10-20-2010, 05:21 AM

good looking truck...(except the rear bumper) what are the plans?

2003 silverado · 10-20-2010, 07:20 AM

Nice find Good luck

Monte Carlo Man · 10-20-2010, 12:27 PM

I would be real careful with the mirrors.

The ones we had back in the 70's had a carbon steel insert inside that rusted out and then they would flop around in the breeze.

I had not seen mirrors like those in 30 years...

Nice Blazer - how much do you want for it!

Skene59 · 10-20-2010, 01:42 PM

If you have interest in selling the rear tire carrier, I am a buyer. Thanks! (805) 750-4775

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-20-2010, 01:55 PM

WOW that looks nice.

1ATony · 10-20-2010, 01:59 PM

I love that,great score.

jaros44sr · 10-20-2010, 03:43 PM

Nice find! any surprises know that you've had it awhile...rust wise.

Nice red light, always wanted to do that, does it function?

What part of NY is Alden in

Welcome to thwe boards from Philly

dccarpenter · 10-20-2010, 08:20 PM

Great looking truck, here's hoping you don't lower it! (personal preference bleeding through here)

rsavage · 10-20-2010, 10:08 PM

Thanks for the compliments. I am going to do a stock restore. I haven't had time to get started yet, but I started pulling up the front carpet and the floors and bottom of the kick panels are rock solid. two pinholes on the inside of the tailgate. I was disappointed to find that it is a 79 350 instead of the original motor but it does run good. I should have checked the block pad. I'll be picking all of your brains as I go forward with it. Rear bumper will become a sport bumper in the future. I will keep it stock height, change the wheels to probably rallyes (it came with 16" wheels) or just steel wheels. Alden is in Western New York between Buffalo and Rochester. Trying to decide whether I have it painted the original medium bronze or make it a twin to my 70 shortbed and do the hugger orange. Oh well, that decision is a ways off yet.

red71cheyenne · 10-20-2010, 10:49 PM

I do love that Bronze paint, can't hardly go wrong with it. But, thats me! Good luck with it and post more pics!

VA72C10 · 10-20-2010, 11:20 PM

Looks like a really solid start. Keep us updated on the restoration.

10-19-2010, 07:15 PM	#1
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Picked up a solid 71 today Bought a 71 Blazer today. Very solid vehicle originally from California. Will need rockers but not too much else. I don't like the 6 point roll bar but I'll probably lose it once I start to pull the truck apart. Has original 350/350 (both of which were supposedly rebuilt by the 2nd owner about 20000 miles ago. Runs down the road good. Has an aftermarket gas tank that is about 30 gallons, aftermarket bumper, swing away spare tire. One old repaint PS, PB, AC. Here are a few pics: __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

10-19-2010, 07:22 PM	#2
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: Picked up a solid 71 today looks like great bones to work with. I am bettin it is gonna be nice!

10-19-2010, 09:52 PM	#3
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Picked up a solid 71 today Looks like a great starting place. Keep us updated on your progress. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

10-19-2010, 09:57 PM	#4
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Picked up a solid 71 today nice start

10-20-2010, 12:24 AM	#5
Birminghamk5 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6	Re: Picked up a solid 71 today Congratulations. Looks nice. __________________ 1971 K5 Blazer (the high and slow) 1998 Sonoma ZQ8 (the low and go)

10-20-2010, 05:21 AM	#6
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Picked up a solid 71 today good looking truck...(except the rear bumper) what are the plans? __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

10-20-2010, 07:20 AM	#7
2003 silverado Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Chester Pa Posts: 965	Re: Picked up a solid 71 today Nice find Good luck __________________ !972 K5 Blazer,Highlander,A/C a twin to the one I Had 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Highlander 15YR project 2003 Silverado Crew 2500HD (Daily driver) 1997 Ford focus (Beater) 2003 ford Taurus (student) 2014 Ford Fusion HYB (wife) 2003 Jetta ( Student)

10-20-2010, 12:27 PM	#8
Monte Carlo Man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 85	Re: Picked up a solid 71 today I would be real careful with the mirrors. The ones we had back in the 70's had a carbon steel insert inside that rusted out and then they would flop around in the breeze. I had not seen mirrors like those in 30 years... Nice Blazer - how much do you want for it!

10-20-2010, 01:42 PM	#9
Skene59 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oak Park, CA Posts: 5	Re: Picked up a solid 71 today If you have interest in selling the rear tire carrier, I am a buyer. Thanks! (805) 750-4775

10-20-2010, 01:55 PM	#10
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,402	Re: Picked up a solid 71 today WOW that looks nice. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-20-2010, 01:59 PM	#11
1ATony Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pepperell,Mass Posts: 724	Re: Picked up a solid 71 today I love that,great score.

10-20-2010, 03:43 PM	#12
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,457	Re: Picked up a solid 71 today Nice find! any surprises know that you've had it awhile...rust wise. Nice red light, always wanted to do that, does it function? What part of NY is Alden in Welcome to thwe boards from Philly __________________ 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 Last edited by jaros44sr; 10-20-2010 at 03:48 PM.

10-20-2010, 08:20 PM	#13
dccarpenter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, dC Posts: 176	Re: Picked up a solid 71 today Great looking truck, here's hoping you don't lower it! (personal preference bleeding through here)

10-20-2010, 10:08 PM	#14
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Picked up a solid 71 today Thanks for the compliments. I am going to do a stock restore. I haven't had time to get started yet, but I started pulling up the front carpet and the floors and bottom of the kick panels are rock solid. two pinholes on the inside of the tailgate. I was disappointed to find that it is a 79 350 instead of the original motor but it does run good. I should have checked the block pad. I'll be picking all of your brains as I go forward with it. Rear bumper will become a sport bumper in the future. I will keep it stock height, change the wheels to probably rallyes (it came with 16" wheels) or just steel wheels. Alden is in Western New York between Buffalo and Rochester. Trying to decide whether I have it painted the original medium bronze or make it a twin to my 70 shortbed and do the hugger orange. Oh well, that decision is a ways off yet. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

10-20-2010, 10:49 PM	#15
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Picked up a solid 71 today I do love that Bronze paint, can't hardly go wrong with it. But, thats me! Good luck with it and post more pics! __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty



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10-20-2010, 11:20 PM	#16
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Picked up a solid 71 today Looks like a really solid start. Keep us updated on the restoration. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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