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Re: 1969 Short Wide
I like any full size blazer. I’m building a 72 k5 for my wife (I haven’t posted about it yet). I have a ton of memories from my childhood in blazers and I think they are way to fun! Nice snag.
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Just trying to figure this out... 1970 SWB Step-Side http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=552980 1970 LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584499 1970 SWB One Owner Step Side 6.0 LY6/6L90 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617630 Junkyard's 1971 short wide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...86#post7531186 |
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#3027 |
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
Looking forward to seeing your Blazer project.
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
Very nice!
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#3029 |
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
Looks like a great addition.
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#3030 |
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
Thanks Chip.
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
I picked up another addition for the shop. This puppy makes changing oil a breeze!
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
Wish I had room in my shop for one of those. With all the bodywork, we'd be tripping over it, so I passed. I came thaaaaaaaat close, though!
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#3033 |
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
So jealous. I need one of these in my life
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
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#3035 |
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
Sweet Blazer! I worked in a Chevy dealership when those were new & liked them a bunch way back then...I would still welcome one to the small collection
![]() Liking the new tire & wheel combo and the hoist, too!
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#3036 |
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
Thanks. I watched craigslist for about 2 years till I found a deal that worked for me. It was still in service before I bought it too. It is used and older but I'm very happy with the addition to the shop. Rotary is one of the best commercial lifts on the market too.
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#3037 |
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Hanging out with some C/10 buddies last weekend.
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
I'll bet that driveway got a bunch of double takes from passers by ! Probably a few visits as well.
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#3039 |
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
Love that green stepside!
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#3040 |
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
Nice collection. I would have stopped, for sure!
Winter wheels installed?
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
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That truck is really nice. Quote:
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#3042 |
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
Have you looked at wheel vintiques, Detroit steel, or better yet, circle racing billet steelies? I think they would look killer on your truck in 18”, black or graphite, with a nice deep dish, dog dish hubcaps, and trim rings.
Edit: there’s also 18” versions of your current rally style from Detroit and US Mags. Gotta say, I like your current setup better than the speedways. They just didn’t fit the style of your truck, IMO.
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#3043 |
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
Cool picture!
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#3044 | |
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
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I would like to find some stock 15" steelies and caps in the meantime. Don't sweat the speedway comment, I think they looked okay, just hated the rough jarring ride. They are more suited for a more modified truck in my opinion too. I think GM got the look perfect on these trucks in 1969. It's pretty hard to beat. Thanks |
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#3045 |
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
Mike,
I know it has been a long time since anyone posted here but read the entire post and love the truck ![]() Thanks, Chip |
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
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Sorry for the delay in responding. The Raptor has held up well. I don’t haul firewood or anything other than an ice chest, spare tire and lawn chairs in the bed... my truck spend 99.5 % of the time in the garage. So the Raptor doesn’t see much sun time. I have put around 8200 miles on it since 2014. I drive it for for dinner a one legged burn out then put it back to bed. It’s fun to drive but a suspension upgrade is needed before I’ll drive it more regular. The lower control arms drag when I hit big dips or bumps in the road. It’s annoying.. |
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
The lower control arms drag when I hit big dips or bumps in the road. It’s annoying..[/QUOTE]
gotta love these OK roads!!!IIRC aren't you 4 in static drop in the front or did I miss more drop somewhere? |
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
The bottom and leading edge scrape. If you look at the lower control arms they are loaded with road rash. Possibly making contact with the cross member as well on a really big dip...
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Re: 1969 Short Wide
Your truck looks REALLY LOW in the front.
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