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Old 12-31-2013, 04:04 PM   #1
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i would buy it. I dont know what a good starting price to offer. So whats your ballpark?
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If you put a price on it, be careful, someone will pay it. Happened to me recently!
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Old 01-01-2014, 11:11 AM   #2
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Man O Man... I think I would regret selling if it were mine. BUT... selling to a member is good... I guess ... lol
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Old 01-17-2014, 06:32 PM   #3
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You know... I thought I recognized this earlier!!
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Old 03-01-2014, 04:49 PM   #5
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Saw this on Instagram
Hey, that's pretty cool!
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Old 12-27-2014, 09:03 PM   #6
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Got to see the old girls for a bit. Sure do miss 'em...
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Old 12-29-2014, 08:58 AM   #7
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Got to see the old girls for a bit. Sure do miss 'em...
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Got to see the old girls for a bit. Sure do miss 'em...
It's good to see you back on here Chris! That's certainly a good looking pair of rides.
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You back in the world?? Hope all is going well in your new path. Best wishes in the coming year!
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Thanks! Just for a month for some training--headed back in a few days...
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Good to hear from you! Welcome back, even if it is only for a month!
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Old 12-30-2014, 05:48 PM   #12
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Thanks guys, for making me feel welcome. Had to stop by and see the trucks (and family). Been surfing the site and have a few ideas for the trucks when I get back...
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Thanks guys, for making me feel welcome. Had to stop by and see the trucks (and family). Been surfing the site and have a few ideas for the trucks when I get back...
Rut roh... Decide to put it under the knife?
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Old 01-01-2015, 07:23 PM   #14
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Rut roh... Decide to put it under the knife?
I go back and forth about what exactly, but something will happen, that much we can count on...
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I go back and forth about what exactly, but something will happen, that much we can count on...
LoL..... So subtle we are.
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Wow great trucks. That interior is freekin awesome. Love the highlander tweed.
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I go back and forth about what exactly, but something will happen, that much we can count on...
Don't cut it Sell it too me I'm still interested... I'm ready when you are ...
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both the trucks are awesome
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Damn, I thought he was back in the States and converting it to 2wd when I saw that there was a reply.
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Old 07-26-2015, 07:04 AM   #21
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Nice K5! Going waaaaay back to post 36: where do you source correct looking hardware?
Sorry for the slooooooow reply. All that stuff was found in the hardware aisle at Lowe's/HD.
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Damn, I thought he was back in the States and converting it to 2wd when I saw that there was a reply.
Maybe one of these days. Love your Blazer!
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i'm late catching up on this thread...but what a beautiful truck! did you end up doing anything further, or selling it? i am with most of the people on the thread...was going to be happy to see what you did with it...converted or otherwise.
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I love that truck, if I didn't have my cash wrapped up in my hotrod id be trying to buy it
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WOO HOO! Does that mean you are back in the states, ready to ruin more stuff?
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Nice trucks!
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