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boynton · 09-22-2018, 08:20 AM

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.

mcbassin · 09-23-2018, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by boynton

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.

Looking forward to seeing your Blazer project.

Low Elco · 09-24-2018, 08:05 AM

Very nice!

tune_1 · 09-29-2018, 03:38 PM

Looks like a great addition.

Dwight

mcbassin · 10-01-2018, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Very nice!

Thanks Chip.

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Originally Posted by tune_1

Looks like a great addition.

Dwight

Thanks Dwight

mcbassin · 10-01-2018, 07:33 AM

I picked up another addition for the shop. This puppy makes changing oil a breeze!

Low Elco · 10-02-2018, 08:11 AM

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!

gringoloco · 10-02-2018, 09:05 AM

So jealous. I need one of these in my life

mcbassin · 10-03-2018, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

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!

I completely understand. This would never have worked in my old 30x30 shop. But since I added on, I actually planned on one bay being dedicated to it. We do still have the trip hazard there though...

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

So jealous. I need one of these in my life

You do indeed Chris. We have our first engine swap coming in a truck. I think it will make the bottom side so much easier.

**rustytruck50** · 10-03-2018, 11:05 AM

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!

mcbassin · 10-03-2018, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

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!

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.

mcbassin · 10-25-2018, 08:09 AM

Hanging out with some C/10 buddies last weekend.

**72ironmike** · 10-25-2018, 08:18 AM

I'll bet that driveway got a bunch of double takes from passers by ! Probably a few visits as well.

**lolife99** · 10-25-2018, 10:11 AM

Love that green stepside!

gringoloco · 10-25-2018, 10:52 AM

Nice collection. I would have stopped, for sure!

Winter wheels installed?

mcbassin · 10-29-2018, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 72ironmike

I'll bet that driveway got a bunch of double takes from passers by ! Probably a few visits as well.

Yeah, we had a ton of folks beeping and stopping.

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Love that green stepside!

That truck is really nice.

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Nice collection. I would have stopped, for sure!

Winter wheels installed?

Thanks, the wheels are temporary until I find some 18" rims that I like.
I didn't like the way low profile tires rode.

gringoloco · 10-29-2018, 12:28 PM

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.

**rustytruck50** · 10-29-2018, 03:01 PM

Cool picture!

mcbassin · 10-31-2018, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

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.

I haven't looked at any of these you have described. I have leaned toward an old school Torq Thrust II for a long time. I'm in no hurry on the 18" wheels, honestly.
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.

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Cool picture!

Thanks

70inbville · 05-23-2020, 11:58 AM

Mike,

I know it has been a long time since anyone posted here but read the entire post and love the truck

. Just wondering after time has passed how is the raptor coating holding up? Any more updates on the truck as well?

Thanks,

Chip

mcbassin · 05-25-2020, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 70inbville

Mike,

I know it has been a long time since anyone posted here but read the entire post and love the truck

. Just wondering after time has passed how is the raptor coating holding up? Any more updates on the truck as well?

Thanks,

Chip

Chip,
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..

SCOTI · 05-25-2020, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Chip,
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..

Where is the arm making contact?

70inbville · 05-26-2020, 10:31 AM

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?

mcbassin · 05-26-2020, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Where is the arm making contact?

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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Originally Posted by 70inbville

The lower control arms drag when I hit big dips or bumps in the road. It’s annoying..

gotta love these OK roads!!!IIRC aren't you 4 in static drop in the front or did I miss more drop somewhere?[/QUOTE]
I believe I'm up to 5" now 2" drop spindles and 3" lowering springs. I'm ready to raise it up a little in the front.

**lolife99** · 05-26-2020, 06:51 PM

Your truck looks REALLY LOW in the front.

09-22-2018, 08:20 AM	#3026
boynton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Salado, Texas Posts: 1,418	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. __________________ 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

09-24-2018, 08:05 AM	#3028
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 1969 Short Wide Very nice! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

09-29-2018, 03:38 PM	#3029
tune_1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oklahoma City Okla Posts: 196	Re: 1969 Short Wide Looks like a great addition. Dwight

10-01-2018, 07:33 AM	#3031
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide I picked up another addition for the shop. This puppy makes changing oil a breeze! Attached Images __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-02-2018, 08:11 AM	#3032
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	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! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

10-02-2018, 09:05 AM	#3033
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: 1969 Short Wide So jealous. I need one of these in my life __________________ -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

10-03-2018, 11:05 AM	#3035
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	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! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

10-25-2018, 08:09 AM	#3037
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Hanging out with some C/10 buddies last weekend. Attached Images __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-25-2018, 08:18 AM	#3038
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,056	Re: 1969 Short Wide I'll bet that driveway got a bunch of double takes from passers by ! Probably a few visits as well.

10-25-2018, 10:11 AM	#3039
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 1969 Short Wide Love that green stepside! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-25-2018, 10:52 AM	#3040
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice collection. I would have stopped, for sure! Winter wheels installed? __________________ -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

10-29-2018, 12:28 PM	#3042
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	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. __________________ -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

10-29-2018, 03:01 PM	#3043
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: 1969 Short Wide Cool picture! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

05-23-2020, 11:58 AM	#3045
70inbville Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: bartlesville ok Posts: 143	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. Just wondering after time has passed how is the raptor coating holding up? Any more updates on the truck as well? Thanks, Chip

05-26-2020, 10:31 AM	#3048
70inbville Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: bartlesville ok Posts: 143	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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05-26-2020, 06:51 PM	#3050
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 1969 Short Wide Your truck looks REALLY LOW in the front. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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