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johnnywagon · 04-17-2007, 06:28 PM

Wow, where do I start? First of all WELCOME to the new guy from yet another Washingtonian. Secondly to all of you who had less than lucrative road trips looking for new rigs. I too, feel your pain, I could tell several similar stories...BUT I will say at least you're in the great N.W. and the road trip scenery was top notch, IMO. Finally to VT....didn't you once live live here too?

Pop's72 · 04-17-2007, 07:03 PM

Welcome to from the silicon valley!

67Steven · 04-17-2007, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnywagon

...BUT I will say at least you're in the great N.W. and the road trip scenery was top notch, IMO.

Yes, I agree the scenery is the best, and I do enjoy driving, so my excursions are not a great loss. I will find one one of these days (fingers crossed).

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-17-2007, 09:10 PM

From West TN

*72CSTC5* · 04-17-2007, 11:41 PM

Nice rig. Welcome and looks like VT's twin in orange!!

ABLAZN · 04-18-2007, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 67Steven

Yes, I agree the scenery is the best, and I do enjoy driving, so my excursions are not a great loss. I will find one one of these days (fingers crossed).

Don't give up, I was not looking for another Blazer when I found mine. It was less then 5 miles from my house, and I knew the people who owned it. They have a body shop and had recently traded some work to get it and then decided not to keep it. Now I have to sell my other one, but it is worth it to get mine. What kind of budget are you on and what kind of condition are you looking for? I see a few down here (Albany area) now and again.

67Steven · 04-18-2007, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ABLAZN

Don't give up, I was not looking for another Blazer when I found mine. It was less then 5 miles from my house, and I knew the people who owned it. They have a body shop and had recently traded some work to get it and then decided not to keep it. Now I have to sell my other one, but it is worth it to get mine. What kind of budget are you on and what kind of condition are you looking for? I see a few down here (Albany area) now and again.

Oh, I won't give up. I saw what seemed like hundreds for sale around here, then when I am ready, *poof* they dry up. My budget depends on the truck, I can go from $1500 to $15,000 for the right one.

Ideally, a no rust original paint (or nicer repaint) no engne or tranny, stock running gear. I plan on 383 stroker (maybe EFI), 700r4, 205, 3/4 ton gear, full cage and fairly stock interior. Just a well built vehicle that can get me and the family back home. I am willing to build it, just have to find the right starting point.

Small world- I grew up in North Albany (actually off Hwy 20) Most of my family is still there. If you do see anything, please let me know! Thanks.

ABLAZN · 04-18-2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 67Steven

Small world- I grew up in North Albany (actually off Hwy 20) Most of my family is still there. If you do see anything, please let me know! Thanks.

No kidding it's a small world, I grew up in North Albany myself. I lived off Scenic Drive not to far from Oak Grove School. My parents still live there ands if all goes well, we will be buying their place next year.

67Steven · 04-18-2007, 07:21 PM

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No kidding it's a small world, I grew up in North Albany myself. I lived off Scenic Drive not to far from Oak Grove School. My parents still live there ands if all goes well, we will be buying their place next year.

Ahh, Scenic drive. Growing up my brother's best friend lived at the very top of Hurleywood (what a name) Drive. We lived on Creswell Lane (that place sure went down hill) and would ride up and down Scenic, over to Oak Grove School, up and down Gibson Hill where my best friend lived and played all over the area.

Congrats on the house- is it one of the farm houses out that way? That place sure has gone bonkers with building the last few years hasn't it?

ClassicJimmy · 04-19-2007, 01:11 PM

Welcome from the eastside of the state. Nice ride - wish mine was half as nice, but I don't complain since I got a screamin deal. Won't have it on or off the road for a while, but I want to do it right the first time. Congrats & I'll keep an eye out for Blazers for sale over here. It's funny - seemes we're all connected in other ways than just the board. I've got fam in Oregon City - was there for Easter/Spring break. Hope to make it to some shows, too! (thanks Bouncy!)

rikyric · 04-19-2007, 02:29 PM

Well an update on the blazer, it wouldnt start this moring and found out the alternator is fried... I already called frank pickmup to get a alternator adaptor for a internally regulated one.

Damn I have another money pit!!

List of things i need (want)

new gas tank
tilt column
stc soft top
6inch suspension lift

04-17-2007, 06:28 PM	#26
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: Hello from the new guy Wow, where do I start? First of all WELCOME to the new guy from yet another Washingtonian. Secondly to all of you who had less than lucrative road trips looking for new rigs. I too, feel your pain, I could tell several similar stories...BUT I will say at least you're in the great N.W. and the road trip scenery was top notch, IMO. Finally to VT....didn't you once live live here too? __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon

04-17-2007, 07:03 PM	#27
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 669	Re: Hello from the new guy Welcome to from the silicon valley! __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350

04-17-2007, 09:10 PM	#29
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Hello from the new guy From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-17-2007, 11:41 PM	#30
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Hello from the new guy Nice rig. Welcome and looks like VT's twin in orange!!

04-19-2007, 01:11 PM	#35
ClassicJimmy FNG to resto/mod world! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 196	Re: Hello from the new guy Welcome from the eastside of the state. Nice ride - wish mine was half as nice, but I don't complain since I got a screamin deal. Won't have it on or off the road for a while, but I want to do it right the first time. Congrats & I'll keep an eye out for Blazers for sale over here. It's funny - seemes we're all connected in other ways than just the board. I've got fam in Oregon City - was there for Easter/Spring break. Hope to make it to some shows, too! (thanks Bouncy!) __________________ 71 GMC Jimmy - under construction 75 GMC K25 Sierra Grande - under deconstruction 92 Chevy K2500 ECSB - sold 04 Nissan Titan ECSB Off Road - sold & missed 13 Ford F-150 Ecoboost (work truck) - sold 16 Ford F-150 Ecoboost (work truck)

04-19-2007, 02:29 PM	#36
rikyric Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 99	Re: Hello from the new guy Well an update on the blazer, it wouldnt start this moring and found out the alternator is fried... I already called frank pickmup to get a alternator adaptor for a internally regulated one. Damn I have another money pit!! List of things i need (want) new gas tank tilt column stc soft top 6inch suspension lift Last edited by rikyric; 04-19-2007 at 03:50 PM.



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