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Old 01-13-2009, 07:12 AM   #26
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welcome from maryland also . looks like you got the same red as my other blazer has .
Thanks, the red is actually painted over the light green paint which I believe was factory. Where are you at in MD? I live in St. Mary's but work near Baltimore.
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Old 01-13-2009, 07:24 AM   #27
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Good looking K5 and it looks like you got a good deal on it. Blazers with minimal rust are hard to come by and your rust issues look about normal.

In relation to the rear bed sides bowing out, take a look at the rubber body mounts and see how worn they are and how the metal is in those areas. Seems they would have to be pretty bad to let the bed bow out.

Good luck, welcome to the board and keep us posted as you move forward!
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Old 01-13-2009, 11:09 AM   #28
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I just had flash backs, good idea on the crash sheets.
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Old 01-13-2009, 11:37 AM   #29
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Welcome from SA TX, before you know it you will be adding accessories to your new Blazer. I can't stop its an addiction tilt, am/fm radio, tow hooks, roll bar, steering wheel, lights, etc.... ahhh so many!
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Old 01-13-2009, 12:31 PM   #30
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Welcome from SA TX, before you know it you will be adding accessories to your new Blazer. I can't stop its an addiction tilt, am/fm radio, tow hooks, roll bar, steering wheel, lights, etc.... ahhh so many!
ya forgot cruise control, and speed warning
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Old 05-01-2009, 08:34 PM   #31
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how far are you from fairfax va
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Old 05-01-2009, 09:12 PM   #32
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