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Chevyman63 · 04-11-2009, 08:26 AM

Three boys here...24..20..&11.

Long Roof · 04-11-2009, 09:29 PM

Wasn't this a Blazer thread? HaHaHa! Joking of course!

boys - 5,7,9

Jtrux · 04-11-2009, 09:54 PM

Dang, a lot of kids here. I'm 24 so i'm probably still considered a kid by some of you.

vtblazer · 04-12-2009, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

Dang, a lot of kids here. I'm 24 so i'm probably still considered a kid by some of you.

It started as a build thread but now contains real life events.

**Palf70Step** · 04-12-2009, 07:43 AM

Yep, trucks & life...all together.

I'm dysfunctional, I spread mine out. Girl 20, Boy 10

AJs72K5 · 04-12-2009, 01:23 PM

It's a shame that you're selling it. I'm sure it was a tough choice. I totally understand the part about it killing you just sitting there. I've sold a few toys for the same reason.

vtblazer · 04-12-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

It's a shame that you're selling it. I'm sure it was a tough choice. I totally understand the part about it killing you just sitting there. I've sold a few toys for the same reason.

Naw...not a shame at all, got a lot of seat time, learned a ton and dialed in my off road skills.

This build (well, pages back anyway) will suffice just fine, it'll be a very capable wheeler and I get to drive it around dirt roads & surface streets when ever I want too.

My first interest in wheeling was more about destination trips anyway.

Jtrux · 04-12-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

My first interest in wheeling was more about destination trips anyway.

Ditto, so far all my rigs are stock and i'm surprised as hell what you can do with a bone stock 4x4. It's also alot of fun relying on skill rather than a built up rig to get you places. My stock 06 Jeep Unlimited has taken me all kinds of places only limited by ground clearance. I've passed many a lifted 4x4's in it and I love the looks I get.

msgross · 04-13-2009, 09:17 AM

I've got a windshield if you need to offload that big bucket of parts!!!

I'd like to see the bobbed rear end with the fleetsides..

HvyChevy · 04-13-2009, 01:41 PM

Hey vtblazer, maybe I missed it ...but are you going to run 14" travel rear shocks? If so how are you going to mount them?

Is there and upper crossmember/shock mount that you know of?

Thanks,

barthmonster · 04-26-2009, 05:20 PM

Subscribed !!

Girl, Boy, Girl

15, 12, 9

Fantastic build. Give me welding lessons !!!

**Ron 586** · 04-27-2009, 01:30 AM

Sorry Kurt but I've been slackin' a little. Had to go back 3 pages to find my last post and then catch up on my reading. I won't even start in on my kids, grand kids, and yep even great grand kids. Now I feel old. Later.

hgs_notes · 05-26-2009, 10:50 PM

Sooo, how 'bout that blazer build? Hmmmm?

Oh yeah, seems to be a new requirement on this thread. G, B, G, 12, 13, 17

vtblazer · 05-27-2009, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Sooo, how 'bout that blazer build? Hmmmm?

Oh yeah, seems to be a new requirement on this thread. G, B, G, 12, 13, 17

This build has taken a backseat to the kids & family responsibilities for the time being, with good weather here it's more about spending time with the kids and their interests with the current economy it's more about making sure the bills get paid.

With three of your own, I'm guessing maybe your on the same page.

hgs_notes · 05-27-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

With three of your own, I'm guessing maybe your on the same page.

Actually, we are doing our damnedest to support our flagging economy.

I am doing more work on my truck than I have in years. The funny thing is, I've only spent a few hundred bucks and I've been selling unwanted or un-needed stuff to off set it.

Both my girls play softball, one of them is on 3 rosters. My summers have been spent hauling them around for years. My winters are spent hauling the son around for hockey. It seems like it never ends, but then when the season is over, you feel a liitle lost and restless. My oldest just got Academic All-conference today as a junior. The wife just asks whos kid is this.

Have fun with the kids. The trucks aren't going anywhere.

Chevyman63 · 05-28-2009, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Actually, we are doing our damnedest to support our flagging economy.

I am doing more work on my truck than I have in years. The funny thing is, I've only spent a few hundred bucks and I've been selling unwanted or un-needed stuff to off set it.

Both my girls play softball, one of them is on 3 rosters. My summers have been spent hauling them around for years. My winters are spent hauling the son around for hockey. It seems like it never ends, but then when the season is over, you feel a liitle lost and restless. My oldest just got Academic All-conference today as a junior. The wife just asks whos kid is this.

Have fun with the kids. The trucks aren't going anywhere.

Good call....similar situation here.

It's all about lifes priorities.

msgross · 05-27-2009, 07:46 AM

Kurt,

You need an NOS driver door for this project? I'm picking it up next month... when's the next road trip to PA?

vtblazer · 05-27-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

Kurt,

You need an NOS driver door for this project? I'm picking it up next month... when's the next road trip to PA?

Thanks Mike but I'm good in the door department, have a set from the very first blazer I ever purchased years ago, it's long since rusted/been parted out but I've kept these doors all this time.

Nothing for P.A. on the radar right now, actually trying to sell the crawler currently but the Tenn. trip is coming up. (hopefully I can still make it)
You going to that?

-Greg72 · 05-27-2009, 08:07 AM

Hmmmm..... I still need a set of doors!

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msgross · 05-27-2009, 10:06 AM

Tenn trip? details?

vtblazer · 05-27-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

Tenn trip? details?

Thought for sure you knew...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313400

glimmertwin01 · 05-27-2009, 05:17 PM

TN trip would be great but takes a tanker of GAS with the K/5 big block... Mike you wanna ride in a 95 ImpalaSS??? you are on the way .. near 15/ 81 right?

msgross · 05-28-2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by glimmertwin01

TN trip would be great but takes a tanker of GAS with the K/5 big block... Mike you wanna ride in a 95 ImpalaSS??? you are on the way .. near 15/ 81 right?

3rd weekend in July.. dang, i'll pass you guys on the road. I'll be in Indy the week of the 6th, then Hunstville on the 13th and back to PA just before that weekend. I'll have the wife and kids so I can't see her being excited enough to add another 2 days to the end of the trip! If you guys happen to come through Harrisburg, PA let me know though. Maybe we can link up for a fuel stop or I can show off some flight simulators.

72BlazerFC · 05-31-2009, 07:56 PM

Any progress on the build lately. Two girls here 10, 11. Only man in the house is crazy. lol

72BlazerFC · 05-31-2009, 10:02 PM

Any progress on the build lately. Two girls here 10, 11. Only man in the house is crazy. lol

04-11-2009, 08:26 AM	#1
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Three boys here...24..20..&11. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

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Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Wasn't this a Blazer thread? HaHaHa! Joking of course! boys - 5,7,9 __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

04-11-2009, 09:54 PM	#3
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Dang, a lot of kids here. I'm 24 so i'm probably still considered a kid by some of you. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

04-12-2009, 07:43 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Yep, trucks & life...all together. I'm dysfunctional, I spread mine out. Girl 20, Boy 10 __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 04-12-2009 at 08:26 AM.

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AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way It's a shame that you're selling it. I'm sure it was a tough choice. I totally understand the part about it killing you just sitting there. I've sold a few toys for the same reason. __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

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msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way I've got a windshield if you need to offload that big bucket of parts!!! I'd like to see the bobbed rear end with the fleetsides.. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 04-13-2009 at 09:21 AM.

04-13-2009, 01:41 PM	#10
HvyChevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So-Cal Posts: 55	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Hey vtblazer, maybe I missed it ...but are you going to run 14" travel rear shocks? If so how are you going to mount them? Is there and upper crossmember/shock mount that you know of? Thanks,

04-26-2009, 05:20 PM	#11
barthmonster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chamberlain, SD Posts: 183	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Subscribed !! Girl, Boy, Girl 15, 12, 9 Fantastic build. Give me welding lessons !!!

04-27-2009, 01:30 AM	#12
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Sorry Kurt but I've been slackin' a little. Had to go back 3 pages to find my last post and then catch up on my reading. I won't even start in on my kids, grand kids, and yep even great grand kids. Now I feel old. Later. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

05-26-2009, 10:50 PM	#13
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,121	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Sooo, how 'bout that blazer build? Hmmmm? Oh yeah, seems to be a new requirement on this thread. G, B, G, 12, 13, 17 __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff Last edited by hgs_notes; 05-26-2009 at 10:52 PM.

05-27-2009, 07:46 AM	#17
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Kurt, You need an NOS driver door for this project? I'm picking it up next month... when's the next road trip to PA? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

05-27-2009, 08:07 AM	#19
-Greg72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 308	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Hmmmm..... I still need a set of doors! [/hijack] __________________ 1972 K5 - 502BBC/4L80E/Magnum205/Mog-9s/5.26s/38" BFG KM2s Find me on INSTAGRAM @MIGHTASWELLK5 '72 K5 - Greg's "Might As Well™" Build

05-27-2009, 10:06 AM	#20
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Tenn trip? details? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

05-27-2009, 05:17 PM	#22
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way TN trip would be great but takes a tanker of GAS with the K/5 big block... Mike you wanna ride in a 95 ImpalaSS??? you are on the way .. near 15/ 81 right? __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style Last edited by glimmertwin01; 05-27-2009 at 05:18 PM. Reason: typos

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