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AirMale · 05-04-2004, 12:34 PM

I'm interested in your Blazer Jeff. If you shoot me a P.M. with your price we can talk

8t5Silverado · 05-04-2004, 12:56 PM

Low87, that is a good looking Blazer. Can't wait to see it finished.

I like that plaid myself...just not in my truck.

Low87 · 05-04-2004, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 8t5Silverado

Low87, that is a good looking Blazer. Can't wait to see it finished.

Thanks! I'm going to do my best to keep this one simple. Just need a nice reliable driver. Engine work, paint job, & some tightening up should be fine. I'll just keep my eye out for deals to fix things up as I go.
Definitely need to find a replacement for the original push button radio. No cassette, but at least the FM is there!

**swervin ervin** · 05-04-2004, 03:02 PM

Kool Greg. I've always loved 2wd Blazers.

79BIG10 · 05-04-2004, 05:31 PM

Sweet find Greg!! Now with me moving up to Wichita Falls we can both go looking/swapping 73-80 parts

Low87 · 05-04-2004, 05:46 PM

Thanks Mike! Going to have to try some of your improvement mods on this one.

Brandon, that is a definite yes! Don't they have that Dallas swap meet in Sept also? There hasn't been a good swap meet in this area in a long time.

79BIG10 · 05-04-2004, 05:50 PM

I think they do. It depends on who is putting it on. Dean Earhart had some issues with Ball Park in Arlington some time back and Great Southwest is usually the one to go to at that time.

C&C Chevy · 05-04-2004, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Low87

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**N2TRUX** · 05-04-2004, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Low87

.... All the existing trim has screws in it, done after the adhesive failed.....

The adhesive didn't fail, cause there never was any. They didn't start that until 81 I think. All the narrow trim like ours is held on with clips and screws...

Low87 · 05-05-2004, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

The adhesive didn't fail, cause there never was any. They didn't start that until 81 I think. All the narrow trim like ours is held on with clips and screws...

There's one strip along the pass. side rear that you can pull back. There aren't any tabs or screws, but there are a lot of squares behind it that look like they used to be adhesive tabs. Might be something a PO did, not sure. I'll get a better look at it tonight.

Crush · 05-05-2004, 10:17 AM

WELCOME TO THE 2WD CLUB!! I have had mine for about 8 months and love it more and more as I build it!! Looks like you've got a good one to build up!!! Mine is a '76 Cheyanne (sp?) and I have started taking the woodtrim stuff out as well. I had contemplated ordering new trim pieces when I'm ready for paint but as N2TRUX said...I've yet to find a place that has quality pieces so I may nix the trim when the paint goes on...

Anyways....welcome aboard and be ready for LOTS of looks and comments when you get it on the road, LOTS of people don't know they made 2WD Blazers...

I get questions just about everytime I stop for gas....

LOHRTBT · 05-05-2004, 10:47 AM

Hey...one of these days you need to bring your new PISO down

Low87 · 05-05-2004, 10:51 AM

What do you call 2 dumba$$es that can't read a post right?

C&C Chevy and Dave!

I posted 2 other Blazers for sale near C&C since he said he was looking for one. I bought mine in Tulsa. No puking C&C, those are both available as far as I know.

LOHRTBT · 05-05-2004, 10:53 AM

I dont know what your talking about?
lol

Low87 · 05-05-2004, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Crush

WELCOME TO THE 2WD CLUB!!

Thanks! I can't wait to get it running smooth this weekend, put the top in the garage, and go cruising.
Is your's dropped? I want mine down a couple inches. The rear suspension must be weak or something because the truck sits dead level & feels like the front is higher when driving it. Might be something else to look at.

Crush · 05-05-2004, 11:01 AM

Yeah mine is dropped 5/5, but I'll probably be dropping the front another inch since the rear tends to "squat" a tad. I am planning on taking the top off this weekend since the weather is nice here...can't wait!!!

Low87 · 05-05-2004, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Crush

the rear tends to "squat" a tad.

Maybe that's why mine feels back heavy...

Crush · 05-05-2004, 11:23 AM

You can see in this picture how the back tends to squat......

C&C Chevy · 05-05-2004, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Low87

What do you call 2 dumba$$es that can't read a post right?

C&C Chevy and Dave!

I posted 2 other Blazers for sale near C&C since he said he was looking for one. I bought mine in Tulsa. No puking C&C, those are both available as far as I know.

Oh, I see.

Wish I had the money to work on one but I got to get my truck fixed up first.

oh ya, STFU! :p

Jonboy · 05-05-2004, 12:36 PM

Maybe the squat will go away after the top comes off.

Low87 · 05-05-2004, 12:38 PM

Don't know, how much do the tops weigh?

Jonboy · 05-05-2004, 12:41 PM

150 lbs. Maybe? Seems like it is a 2 person job, but it has been a while. I always had 73-75's, so the top is a little heavier.

bigblock73 · 05-05-2004, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Low87

Don't know, how much do the tops weigh?

About as much as Daves big toe!

The top weight, I would bet at least 100-150 pounds.

As far as adhesive and trim go...My Blazer has little square clips with adhesive on them holding the trim tight.

Low87 · 05-05-2004, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

About as much as Daves big toe!

The top weight, I would bet at least 100-150 pounds.

As far as adhesive and trim go...My Blazer has little square clips with adhesive on them holding the trim tight.

Cool, as long as my wife & I can remove it.

That might be what the squares I was seeing were. Thanks Jon & Jeff.

bigblock73 · 05-05-2004, 01:07 PM

One thing to watch out for...be careful not to damage or destroy the gasket that is between the top and the tub. If it is in bad shape, or you damage it, you might have water problems when you put the top back on.

Don't forget to unplug the rear domelight before you remove the top. The access panel is directly behind the drivers seat. Make sure the rear window is down too before removal.

I am not talking down to you, but I have made some pretty stupid mistakes when it comes to stuff like this.

05-04-2004, 12:34 PM	#26
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	I'm interested in your Blazer Jeff. If you shoot me a P.M. with your price we can talk __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

05-04-2004, 12:56 PM	#27
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Low87, that is a good looking Blazer. Can't wait to see it finished. I like that plaid myself...just not in my truck. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

05-04-2004, 03:02 PM	#29
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Kool Greg. I've always loved 2wd Blazers. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

05-04-2004, 05:31 PM	#30
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Sweet find Greg!! Now with me moving up to Wichita Falls we can both go looking/swapping 73-80 parts __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

05-04-2004, 05:46 PM	#31
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Thanks Mike! Going to have to try some of your improvement mods on this one. Brandon, that is a definite yes! Don't they have that Dallas swap meet in Sept also? There hasn't been a good swap meet in this area in a long time. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

05-04-2004, 05:50 PM	#32
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	I think they do. It depends on who is putting it on. Dean Earhart had some issues with Ball Park in Arlington some time back and Great Southwest is usually the one to go to at that time. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

05-05-2004, 10:17 AM	#36
Crush Active Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 307	WELCOME TO THE 2WD CLUB!! I have had mine for about 8 months and love it more and more as I build it!! Looks like you've got a good one to build up!!! Mine is a '76 Cheyanne (sp?) and I have started taking the woodtrim stuff out as well. I had contemplated ordering new trim pieces when I'm ready for paint but as N2TRUX said...I've yet to find a place that has quality pieces so I may nix the trim when the paint goes on... Anyways....welcome aboard and be ready for LOTS of looks and comments when you get it on the road, LOTS of people don't know they made 2WD Blazers... I get questions just about everytime I stop for gas....

05-05-2004, 10:47 AM	#37
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Hey...one of these days you need to bring your new PISO down __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84 Last edited by LOHRTBT; 05-05-2004 at 10:52 AM.

05-05-2004, 10:51 AM	#38
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	What do you call 2 dumba$$es that can't read a post right? C&C Chevy and Dave! I posted 2 other Blazers for sale near C&C since he said he was looking for one. I bought mine in Tulsa. No puking C&C, those are both available as far as I know. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

05-05-2004, 10:53 AM	#39
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	I dont know what your talking about? lol __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

05-05-2004, 11:01 AM	#41
Crush Active Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 307	Yeah mine is dropped 5/5, but I'll probably be dropping the front another inch since the rear tends to "squat" a tad. I am planning on taking the top off this weekend since the weather is nice here...can't wait!!!

05-05-2004, 11:23 AM	#43
Crush Active Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 307	You can see in this picture how the back tends to squat......

05-05-2004, 12:36 PM	#45
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Maybe the squat will go away after the top comes off. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

05-05-2004, 12:38 PM	#46
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Don't know, how much do the tops weigh? __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

05-05-2004, 12:41 PM	#47
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	150 lbs. Maybe? Seems like it is a 2 person job, but it has been a while. I always had 73-75's, so the top is a little heavier. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241



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