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VA72C10 · 05-08-2010, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Yea the tinker around part is the fun part. What I do not like is calling, driving taking all the time invoved only to find junk. I'm just sayin

You know where to come for the good stuff....my garage

I do know exactly what you mean...most of the time deals like this are too good to be true.....was looking at a SWB stepside that the guy said on craigslist he wanted to get it off his friends land and was going to sell it "super cheap" emailed him to get his number, a few pictures and a price. Pictures were decent but could tell it was a newer paint job over rust (rockers gone, cab corners, front fender cups, etc..engine wasn't running due to "dead battery" he'd "try" to jump when I got there and the tranny wasn't shifting right.....but it was only the linkage of course....but he didn't have the time to fix it....

He "only" wanted 5000 for it. When I said I was looking at nicer running trucks for half that he said he wouldn't sell it for less than 4K....
maybe he had that much in it....but I'll take my blazer rather than a non-running rusty truck

70k52wd · 05-08-2010, 10:32 PM

Love the old body work pics...The new metal looks nice. My truck needs work in that exact area.

VA72C10 · 05-08-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Love the old body work pics...The new metal looks nice. My truck needs work in that exact area.

When I get the total time involved I'll get you an idea of what it cost me.

70k52wd · 05-08-2010, 10:52 PM

I figure I have a couple more years before it's an eye sore. Then the new resto...

**thelonerife** · 05-08-2010, 11:57 PM

Well I'll be the first. ""I'll take it".

When you decide to sell it I'll prolly be broke though.

VA72C10 · 05-08-2010, 11:59 PM

Sold

I'll let you know when it's done

But this bad boy's going on Canadian Craigslist sites, Kiji, and Ebay.ca...It's amazing what a rust free restored blazer is selling for up there....

Newtz67 · 05-09-2010, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I'll be working on it every night this coming week other than Wed night (prayer meeting and Bible Study) I really want to knock this thing out and start driving it.

I'll be watching! Looks good!

PHAT TONY · 05-10-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Sold

I'll let you know when it's done

But this bad boy's going on Canadian Craigslist sites, Kiji, and Ebay.ca...It's amazing what a rust free restored blazer is selling for up there....

That's right.......

VA72C10 · 05-11-2010, 12:25 AM

Jason finished up the patch...looks great...will hardly need any mud at all to look perfect!

VA72C10 · 05-11-2010, 12:26 AM

It is cramped in the garage, but I took some overall pictures with the top on as it sits now...

VA72C10 · 05-11-2010, 12:27 AM

Body lines look pretty good....

VA72C10 · 05-11-2010, 12:29 AM

I went ahead and took the smooth gate off. Jason's going to use another bumper I have to patch the bad spots on the factory gate. The smooth gate will be the one we use with the custom panel for my next build...

Here's the smooth gate with the hitch...can also see the exhaust and painted gas tank

VA72C10 · 05-11-2010, 12:30 AM

and the gate is gone...

you can see the spare rim and the factory bench/inner fenders

VA72C10 · 05-11-2010, 12:35 AM

Oh, and you can see the side glass that the PO accidentally broke when he was delivering it to me...but I already got a new piece to replace it...

Some more pics....

Utility buckets that will be re-covered to match the rear bench

Inside windshield area

Hitch and gas tank wiring

All new fuel lines

Love those clean rocker boxes...POR15'd inside and out then undercoated and new bolts put on.

I liked this shot of the engine through the wheel well

MSD wires/coated headers

Starter all wrapped up. Getting dusty under here from the body work....

sipesabeast · 05-11-2010, 12:44 AM

this is my opinion it looks better without the top,and that blue is awesome..
got the name of that color?

VA72C10 · 05-11-2010, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sipesabeast

this is my opinion it looks better without the top,and that blue is awesome..
got the name of that color?

I 100% agree it looks better without the top.
I will confirm the color when I get over to the shop again thursday. I have a small can of paint left over from what the PO painted...

gcburdic · 05-11-2010, 10:19 AM

IIRWY??

(Is it road worthy yet??)

Glad you got the blazer....looks pretty good

VA72C10 · 05-11-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

IIRWY??

(Is it road worthy yet??)

Glad you got the blazer....looks pretty good

I actually could drive it now. Just needs bumpers to be legal.

Evanz67 · 05-11-2010, 11:52 AM

nice blazer cant wait to see it done!

VA72C10 · 05-11-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Evanz67

nice blazer cant wait to see it done!

Thanks! I'm looking forward to it too and it hopefully won't be long....I ended up getting stuck at corporate training today and coming back late tomorrow. Then have church and a dinner on Thursday night so Friday will be the next time to work on it...but I have a good "To Do" list written out now and Jason's going to be working on it more also. I'll have most of the day Saturday and may take a day off work next week to do a lot of the mud/sanding work on it.

sipesabeast · 05-12-2010, 02:26 AM

its pretty sick truck.really looking forward to seeing final pictures.
plz let me know what color that is,

70k52wd · 05-13-2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Thanks! I'm looking forward to it too and it hopefully won't be long....I ended up getting stuck at corporate training today and coming back late tomorrow. Then have church and a dinner on Thursday night so Friday will be the next time to work on it...but I have a good "To Do" list written out now and Jason's going to be working on it more also. I'll have most of the day Saturday and may take a day off work next week to do a lot of the mud/sanding work on it.

Need any help?

The patch work looks real good. Are you going to seal the backside of the patch?

VA72C10 · 05-13-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Need any help?

The patch work looks real good. Are you going to seal the backside of the patch?

Sure, come on down if you want to hang out and sand sand sand

yes, we'll be priming, painting, and undercoating the back side of the patch to match the rest of the undercarriage.

Painter D · 05-13-2010, 07:38 PM

I wish I could find something like that to buy.

AZ 1971 Blazer · 05-22-2010, 02:08 PM

VA, can you please take some pics of the hitch, with information on the brand? I would like to upgrade the hitch on my 71. Also, is that a bolt-on hitch or is it welded? Thanks.

05-08-2010, 10:32 PM	#27
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Love the old body work pics...The new metal looks nice. My truck needs work in that exact area.

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70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" I figure I have a couple more years before it's an eye sore. Then the new resto...

05-08-2010, 11:57 PM	#30
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05-08-2010, 11:59 PM	#31
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Sold I'll let you know when it's done But this bad boy's going on Canadian Craigslist sites, Kiji, and Ebay.ca...It's amazing what a rust free restored blazer is selling for up there.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-11-2010, 12:25 AM	#34
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Jason finished up the patch...looks great...will hardly need any mud at all to look perfect! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-11-2010, 12:26 AM	#35
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" It is cramped in the garage, but I took some overall pictures with the top on as it sits now... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-11-2010, 12:27 AM	#36
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Body lines look pretty good.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-11-2010, 12:29 AM	#37
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" I went ahead and took the smooth gate off. Jason's going to use another bumper I have to patch the bad spots on the factory gate. The smooth gate will be the one we use with the custom panel for my next build... Here's the smooth gate with the hitch...can also see the exhaust and painted gas tank __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-11-2010, 12:30 AM	#38
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" and the gate is gone... you can see the spare rim and the factory bench/inner fenders __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-11-2010, 12:35 AM	#39
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Oh, and you can see the side glass that the PO accidentally broke when he was delivering it to me...but I already got a new piece to replace it... Some more pics.... Utility buckets that will be re-covered to match the rear bench Inside windshield area Hitch and gas tank wiring All new fuel lines Love those clean rocker boxes...POR15'd inside and out then undercoated and new bolts put on. I liked this shot of the engine through the wheel well MSD wires/coated headers Starter all wrapped up. Getting dusty under here from the body work.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-11-2010, 12:44 AM	#40
sipesabeast Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: las vegas nevada Posts: 15	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" this is my opinion it looks better without the top,and that blue is awesome.. got the name of that color?

05-11-2010, 10:19 AM	#42
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" IIRWY?? (Is it road worthy yet??) Glad you got the blazer....looks pretty good __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

05-11-2010, 11:52 AM	#44
Evanz67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Livingston, Ca. Posts: 73	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" nice blazer cant wait to see it done!

05-12-2010, 02:26 AM	#46
sipesabeast Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: las vegas nevada Posts: 15	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" its pretty sick truck.really looking forward to seeing final pictures. plz let me know what color that is,

05-13-2010, 07:38 PM	#49
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05-22-2010, 02:08 PM	#50
AZ 1971 Blazer Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 2	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" VA, can you please take some pics of the hitch, with information on the brand? I would like to upgrade the hitch on my 71. Also, is that a bolt-on hitch or is it welded? Thanks.

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