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old man jimmy · 10-21-2007, 08:48 PM

Thought I'd put my two cents worth in just for kicks. My before & after are a little reversed. First one was 35 years ago, second a few weeks ago. Ordered mine new.

72cheyennesuper20 · 10-21-2007, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by old man jimmy

Thought I'd put my two cents worth in just for kicks. My before & after are a little reversed. First one was 35 years ago, second a few weeks ago. Ordered mine new.

Thats cool.

1969k10stepside · 10-21-2007, 09:07 PM

Loading it up to pull home with the Duramax and gooseneck trailer from Kentucky..Note that it is a 72 Jimmy but has a 70 chevy clip and tailgate.
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Pulled the top off and put in the windshield frame
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In goes the windshield and replaced rusted out GMC tailgate with a nice OE Chevy tailgate
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Pulled off the quarter inch thick steel bumper and replaced it with a OE bumper and replaced hood.I also replaced the drivers side door with a cut down truck door.That was just a first try,eventually I'll get out a nice set to cut up and use...The top is back on it now,BTW

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This winter I plan to put a 4" spring lift in and remove the body lift,put on a better set of OE bumpers,finish the body work,do some work on the top and hatch,and put a cheap flat black paint job on it..

**jamie72** · 10-22-2007, 06:01 PM

when bought it.

now.

Big J · 10-25-2007, 09:38 AM

This is definitely a cool thread!

BobbyK · 10-25-2007, 09:53 AM

Here's mine...pretty solid to begin with.

Well...I thought it was solid.

Just after the paint dried.

And all put back together.

Burt4x4 · 10-25-2007, 11:15 AM

I'll help with a bump:
Now I don't have a pic of my rig online when I got it in 1993 but here is what it looked like in 99-2000

33" MudRovers same lift 4"front 5.5" rear 3"body.

That is a Kayline top made in 94.

Here I am in 2002 w/35" SSRs, had to cut off the Gerry can baskets on my tire carrier to fit the 35" spare.

Driving from Cali to Moab & back in 2002.

Greg72 & Me 2002 Moab

I got rid of my first carrier cuz it was bolted to the bumper & body, not good when flexing. So I built this carrier/bumper, frame mounted.

Next mod.2005..look at the badge under the the marker light.

Out with the tired 350 in with a Stump Pulling RAT Ta TAT, Fuel Injected 454! Best mod yet!
Now Full 1ton = 454/SM465 D60front / 14FF rear / H1 doublebeadlocks

**way2lo2** · 10-25-2007, 11:16 AM

Couldn't find any before pics, but here is a during and almost done state

vtblazer · 10-25-2007, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Burt4x4

I'll help with a bump:
Now I don't have a pic of my rig online when I got it in 1993 but here is what it looked like in 99-2000

Burt, I can remember your old web site!

Gave me lots of insperation when I got my first one.

Love this thread, thanks for posting guys.

Burt4x4 · 10-25-2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Burt, I can remember your old web site!

Gave me lots of insperation when I got my first one.

Love this thread, thanks for posting guys.

hahaha ya that was back in 97 when I first got on the internet. My work's firwall blocks geocities and I haven't even tried to go there in years!
here I still remember the url
www.geocities/baja/5099
Have no clue if it works still

Kinda cool how we all inspire eachother in one way or another...

Keep the pics comming fellas

72BlckButy · 10-25-2007, 02:38 PM

Lots of great looking Blazer's on here.

vtblazer · 11-20-2009, 10:50 PM

Just one of those fun old post's.

Burt4x4 · 11-21-2009, 12:35 AM

This is a good thread..My old gallery is still dead so my other post is filled with redXXX

D44front..D60 rear 6lug I called it 7/8 Ton The D44 was stuffed CM Axels & CTMs rear 60 was 35spline MarkWilliams axels 35"SSR

Then 1ton 454 H1dblBL 36.8"Iroks

I'm Heading out tomorrow for a week in Pismo, Turkey week tradition.
Year 12 I think...dang I'm gettin old

Peace Out!
Burt

**jaros44sr** · 11-21-2009, 01:48 AM

I don't feel to bad now Big J started in 2004...

Thanks for bringing it back, cool to see some of the old guys build threads

vtblazer · 11-21-2009, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burt4x4

This is a good thread..My old gallery is still dead so my other post is filled with redXXX

I'm Heading out tomorrow for a week in Pismo, Turkey week tradition.
Year 12 I think...dang I'm gettin old

Peace Out!
Burt

I would really like to do that some day but untill then...feed me those pics brother!

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I don't feel to bad now Big J started in 2004...

Thanks for bringing it back, cool to see some of the old guys build threads

Thought it was great when I came across it in a random search, geeeze...we've been here ahwile, eh Jim?

Big J · 11-21-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I don't feel to bad now Big J started in 2004...

Thanks for bringing it back, cool to see some of the old guys build threads

Now you'll feel great, lol. The oldest pics I've got are dated 2001. I didn't start start posting on the board until 03/04, lol. I've been pickin' away at this for a long time. Lots of bumps in the road of life. I'm actually climbin' over one right now. Its nice having the Blazer to take up my time, better than sittin' on the couch staring at the TV, lol.

**jaros44sr** · 11-21-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Big J

Now you'll feel great, lol. The oldest pics I've got are dated 2001. I didn't start start posting on the board until 03/04, lol. I've been pickin' away at this for a long time. Lots of bumps in the road of life. I'm actually climbin' over one right now. Its nice having the Blazer to take up my time, better than sittin' on the couch staring at the TV, lol.

Guess I wasn't around in the beginning, missed that! Any man that can sand as long as you have has got the staying power to handle the bumps in the road. If it was a flat and unwinding road, it would be a boring life...builds character, I like to say. Good luck to you, and we're here to talk if you so choose

At least you have color...Mellow Yellow

Thought it was great when I came across it in a random search, geeeze...we've been here ahwile, eh Jim?

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Yeh, it's been an enjoyable and knowledge packed ride. Funny how owning a truck has brought me to alot of friends. Friends don't let friends buy Fords

Bentblazer · 11-22-2009, 10:16 AM

These are as close as I can get. It was actually down to the firewall and frame, motor and tranny still in. It was purchesed in "06". It's got new floor pans donor bed and wells,bed side,tail gate, doors. Hoping to get it fired up this week.

scoyote · 11-22-2009, 12:35 PM

Before / After

vtblazer · 11-22-2009, 04:50 PM

Awe... very cool, new blood!!

BLUE THUNDER · 11-22-2009, 09:31 PM

Well, I'm not done yet but this is as far as i've gotten. The first pic is the morning after I got it home from Carollton TX. The other is a couple of weeks ago. It has come a long way over the last two years. It's awesome to drive.

**Tom Vogel** · 11-23-2009, 09:56 AM

This is all I got so far... more to come.

**Tom Vogel** · 11-23-2009, 10:03 AM

couple more...

joemacho · 11-23-2009, 09:04 PM

its been a while but here are some of my pics and tom those are nice valve covers man never seen gmc covers before so very sweet

joemacho · 11-23-2009, 09:06 PM

and a couple more

10-21-2007, 08:48 PM	#26
old man jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: texas Posts: 329	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys Thought I'd put my two cents worth in just for kicks. My before & after are a little reversed. First one was 35 years ago, second a few weeks ago. Ordered mine new. Attached Images

10-21-2007, 09:07 PM	#28
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys Loading it up to pull home with the Duramax and gooseneck trailer from Kentucky..Note that it is a 72 Jimmy but has a 70 chevy clip and tailgate. Pulled the top off and put in the windshield frame In goes the windshield and replaced rusted out GMC tailgate with a nice OE Chevy tailgate Pulled off the quarter inch thick steel bumper and replaced it with a OE bumper and replaced hood.I also replaced the drivers side door with a cut down truck door.That was just a first try,eventually I'll get out a nice set to cut up and use...The top is back on it now,BTW Attachment 308961 This winter I plan to put a 4" spring lift in and remove the body lift,put on a better set of OE bumpers,finish the body work,do some work on the top and hatch,and put a cheap flat black paint job on it..

10-22-2007, 06:01 PM	#29
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys when bought it. now. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

10-25-2007, 09:38 AM	#30
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys This is definitely a cool thread! __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 11-20-2009 at 11:42 PM.

10-25-2007, 09:53 AM	#31
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys Here's mine...pretty solid to begin with. Well...I thought it was solid. Just after the paint dried. And all put back together. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

10-25-2007, 11:15 AM	#32
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys I'll help with a bump: Now I don't have a pic of my rig online when I got it in 1993 but here is what it looked like in 99-2000 33" MudRovers same lift 4"front 5.5" rear 3"body. That is a Kayline top made in 94. Here I am in 2002 w/35" SSRs, had to cut off the Gerry can baskets on my tire carrier to fit the 35" spare. Driving from Cali to Moab & back in 2002. Greg72 & Me 2002 Moab I got rid of my first carrier cuz it was bolted to the bumper & body, not good when flexing. So I built this carrier/bumper, frame mounted. Next mod.2005..look at the badge under the the marker light. Out with the tired 350 in with a Stump Pulling RAT Ta TAT, Fuel Injected 454! Best mod yet! Now Full 1ton = 454/SM465 D60front / 14FF rear / H1 doublebeadlocks __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

10-25-2007, 11:16 AM	#33
way2lo2 way2lo2 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cleveland , Ohio Posts: 803	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys Couldn't find any before pics, but here is a during and almost done state Attached Images

10-25-2007, 02:38 PM	#36
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys Lots of great looking Blazer's on here. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-20-2009, 10:50 PM	#37
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys Just one of those fun old post's.

11-21-2009, 12:35 AM	#38
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys This is a good thread..My old gallery is still dead so my other post is filled with redXXX D44front..D60 rear 6lug I called it 7/8 Ton The D44 was stuffed CM Axels & CTMs rear 60 was 35spline MarkWilliams axels 35"SSR Then 1ton 454 H1dblBL 36.8"Iroks I'm Heading out tomorrow for a week in Pismo, Turkey week tradition. Year 12 I think...dang I'm gettin old Peace Out! Burt __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

11-21-2009, 01:48 AM	#39
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys I don't feel to bad now Big J started in 2004... Thanks for bringing it back, cool to see some of the old guys build threads __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

11-22-2009, 10:16 AM	#43
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys These are as close as I can get. It was actually down to the firewall and frame, motor and tranny still in. It was purchesed in "06". It's got new floor pans donor bed and wells,bed side,tail gate, doors. Hoping to get it fired up this week. Attached Images __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat Last edited by Bentblazer; 03-08-2011 at 09:28 AM.

11-22-2009, 12:35 PM	#44
scoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the shores of Bull Shoals, AR Posts: 509	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys Before / After Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer - Bronco Orange - In the werks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323444 1991 F250 - Hunting truck w/ Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front and rear winches .... and more.... 1997 Grand Cherokee - fun jeep - Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front winch, 411 gears, lots of lights ;-) 2004 Hot Rod DuraMax - Dnyo'd at the wheels with 525 HP and 1100 lbs torque.....mustang killer.

11-22-2009, 04:50 PM	#45
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys Awe... very cool, new blood!! Last edited by vtblazer; 11-22-2009 at 04:51 PM.

11-22-2009, 09:31 PM	#46
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys Well, I'm not done yet but this is as far as i've gotten. The first pic is the morning after I got it home from Carollton TX. The other is a couple of weeks ago. It has come a long way over the last two years. It's awesome to drive. Attached Images



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11-23-2009, 09:56 AM	#47
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys This is all I got so far... more to come. Attached Images

11-23-2009, 10:03 AM	#48
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys couple more... Attached Images

11-23-2009, 09:04 PM	#49
joemacho Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: peoria az Posts: 252	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys its been a while but here are some of my pics and tom those are nice valve covers man never seen gmc covers before so very sweet Attached Images

11-23-2009, 09:06 PM	#50
joemacho Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: peoria az Posts: 252	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys and a couple more Attached Images

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