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01-16-2012, 10:17 PM
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New member with a '72
I bought it off of ebay somewhat impulsively. I'm car nerdy enough that I always looks at what they are going for (and several other types of cars
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01-16-2012, 10:20 PM
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Re: New member with a '72
I will have a metric ton of questions because there are a ton of little things and some big things the truck needs.
Based on the the trim on the pedals and the brackets in the back, I'm pretty sure this is CST:  
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01-16-2012, 10:22 PM
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Re: New member with a '72
And I guess it has cut down truck doors???
From what I've read, all of the Blazers had a screw/something to help keep the door together. And the '72's have a noticeable dimple. Mine has nothing.... 
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01-16-2012, 10:25 PM
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Re: New member with a '72
And while I'm at it, a pic of my other car:
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01-16-2012, 10:52 PM
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Re: New member with a '72
Congrats! Looks like a nice Blazer with some expensive work already done to it. It is certainly presentable and you can drive it while you are working on what needs to be finished.
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01-17-2012, 01:50 AM
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Re: New member with a '72
Hey sovapid ...
 from Ohio and  to the forum. Looks like your truck has very good bone. Very nice 
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01-17-2012, 12:09 PM
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Re: New member with a '72
sharp K5, and being a rock fan from Iowa i say keep the Slipknot sticker on the bumper
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01-20-2012, 08:32 PM
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Re: New member with a '72
Welcome from Atlanta. Nice solid looking blazer. You are right about the doors. definitely truck and not 1972's. I like it.
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01-20-2012, 09:04 PM
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Re: New member with a '72
welcome to the forum from San Diego. Good find
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02-20-2012, 04:41 AM
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Re: New member with a '72
New inner/outer grille and (you can't see it) 4 core radiator. Fixed the wipers...
Baby steps. 
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02-20-2012, 11:07 AM
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Re: New member with a '72
Hey Sovapid, Welcome Arizona neighbor.
Looks like a great start... |
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02-20-2012, 02:44 PM
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Re: New member with a '72
Welcome. Nice looking ride. Don't worry about the hatch - just get a soft top. Hard tops trap the heat in the back and without AC in AZ, you're gonna want some airflow. Put the side/back windows up on the soft top and you'll have better air flow but still have protection from the AZ sun.
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02-20-2012, 03:19 PM
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