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YBNORML · 12-31-2012, 03:15 AM

Looks awesome! I love that interior. No matter what you decide to do it'll be a nice truck. Although I prefer to see them on the ground

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2003 silverado · 12-31-2012, 06:45 AM

I say keep it stock Its a great referance book. Love that Interior

sourkraut · 12-31-2012, 11:11 AM

Sorry, meant your truck not old blazer.

gringoloco · 12-31-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

Looks awesome! I love that interior. No matter what you decide to do it'll be a nice truck. Although I prefer to see them on the ground

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Thanks! The Highlander plaid makes this truck for me--would be easier to see the seats if it was slammed

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Originally Posted by 2003 silverado

I say keep it stock Its a great referance book. Love that Interior

Part of me agrees. I definitely need to get more pictures, if for nothing more than reference.

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Originally Posted by sourkraut

Sorry, meant your truck not old blazer.

OIC. I have a truck?

It is SO neglected right now--I should probably go drive it just to keep the battery charged...

Madmartigan · 12-31-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 2003 silverado

I say keep it stock Its a great referance book. Love that Interior

X2! Just needs stock wheels and caps. You can never go backwards to "original".

2003 silverado · 12-31-2012, 05:58 PM

The only thing I did to mine was a lift.New tires/rool bar/and a brush gaurd soon to be added

fastcam1 · 12-31-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

would be easier to see the seats if it was slammed

Good way to justify slamming it

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YBNORML · 12-31-2012, 11:17 PM

Haha! You are just like me, I can always find an excuse to modify my trucks. Even though I know I probably shouldn't

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NTR72GMC · 01-01-2013, 02:00 AM

Sweet rig! 4x4 or 2wd which ever way will be awesome.

gringoloco · 01-01-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Madmartigan

X2! Just needs stock wheels and caps. You can never go backwards to "original".

I've thought about doing just that. Original gets just as many looks as custom.

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Originally Posted by 2003 silverado

The only thing I did to mine was a lift.New tires/rool bar/and a brush gaurd soon to be added

Nice start there! I like the interior/color

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Originally Posted by fastcam1

Good way to justify slamming it

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Haha- yeah, why waste that good looking plaid on only the tall folks

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

Haha! You are just like me, I can always find an excuse to modify my trucks. Even though I know I probably shouldn't

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That's part of the fun- imparting some of your personality on your vehicle.

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Sweet rig! 4x4 or 2wd which ever way will be awesome.

Thanks! Still not sure how I'll ruin this one...

gringoloco · 01-01-2013, 08:29 PM

More tinkering. Found out I had a nice little leak at the upper corner of the windshield when it rained the other day...

I knew I was missing the drip deflectors (on order), but this leak was coming from a different area. Looking around, I found that there were no bolts in the visors holding the corners of the top down (!), hence the drippy-ness on the floorboard (and my leg). Grabbed a couple of stainless, 5/16-18 phillips screws, 2.5" long (thanks for the info, forum search!).

While I was at it, I also decided to replace the PO's ugly top hold-down hardware with something a little more 'correct' looking--at least to my eye. Not going for a concours resto here, but the hardware store bolts just were not doing it for me. Did a quickie polish on the stainless top hold-down strips, too. Much mo' betta now

gringoloco · 01-01-2013, 08:34 PM

...and I had the 'posers' out together while I was moving cars around...

sourkraut · 01-01-2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

...and I had the 'posers' out together while I was moving cars around...

That was what i was talking bout, best of both. They look awesome together

gringoloco · 01-01-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sourkraut

That was what i was talking bout, best of both. They look awesome together

Thanks! I thought it was kind of a cool pic

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Originally Posted by Madmartigan

X2! Just needs stock wheels and caps. You can never go backwards to "original".

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Originally Posted by 2003 silverado

The only thing I did to mine was a lift.New tires/rool bar/and a brush gaurd soon to be added

You guys got me thinking... I really like the look of BBrendal's Blazer on the 15x8s with dog dishes. I know Stockton Wheel makes these in up to 16x12 to accept factory hubcaps. Hmmmmmm...

thor · 01-02-2013, 02:01 PM

I'm loving this blazer exactly how it is. BUT, if you still want a blazer to modify, and don't want the guilt associated with molesting this original, we can trade straight across. Trust me, there is no guilt in modifying this blazer.

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Bennett68C10 · 01-02-2013, 02:57 PM

Nice pickup on the Blazer, I hope to one day have one to go with my 68. I'm subscribed to see what you do with it.

Number98 · 01-02-2013, 03:25 PM

Another thread I will have to keep an eye on! Sweet looking Blazer, nice find....

ColoradoK5 · 01-02-2013, 03:43 PM

Again congrats on the Blazer! I cant wait to see what you do with it either way it will be better! good luck on your tough choices ahead of you.

BB72CHEVKT · 01-02-2013, 06:41 PM

I thought for sure you would cut this thing up. I am sure I will dig it no matter what direction you go. I am a little partial to Highlanders.

Chevrolado · 01-02-2013, 06:56 PM

Ooh. Subscribed for this one. Nice find. I dig it! I REALLY hope you lift her up and keep it an offroading type vehicle.

gringoloco · 01-02-2013, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by thor

I'm loving this blazer exactly how it is. BUT, if you still want a blazer to modify, and don't want the guilt associated with molesting this original, we can trade straight across. Trust me, there is no guilt in modifying this blazer.

It looks solid! ...but, I'll have to pass on your offer

How do you like your Softopper?

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Nice pickup on the Blazer, I hope to one day have one to go with my 68. I'm subscribed to see what you do with it.

Thanks and welcome. It is nice having one of each

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Originally Posted by Number98

Another thread I will have to keep an eye on! Sweet looking Blazer, nice find....

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by ColoradoK5

Again congrats on the Blazer! I cant wait to see what you do with it either way it will be better! good luck on your tough choices ahead of you.

Yeah, still dunno where it's headed, but I'm having fun tinkering with it either way

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

I thought for sure you would cut this thing up. I am sure I will dig it no matter what direction you go. I am a little partial to Highlanders.

What?! Have I given myself a reputation as a hack?

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Originally Posted by Chevrolado

Ooh. Subscribed for this one. Nice find. I dig it! I REALLY hope you lift her up and keep it an offroading type vehicle.

A lift would be VERY extreme for me--I usually go in the other direction-- we'll see

NTR72GMC · 01-02-2013, 08:09 PM

You guys got me thinking... I really like the look of BBrendal's Blazer on the 15x8s with dog dishes. I know Stockton Wheel makes these in up to 16x12 to accept factory hubcaps. Hmmmmmm...[/QUOTE]

It would look awesome dropped on some steel wheels and stock caps.

Chevrolado · 01-02-2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

A lift would be VERY extreme for me--I usually go in the other direction-- we'll see

Do it.. Do it.. Do it!

thor · 01-02-2013, 08:55 PM

[QUOTE=gringoloco;5791768]How do you like your Softopper?QUOTE]

The Good: I like the fact that I didn't have to have a custom top made. Installation was what I expected (easy with a few hiccups - prolly just a 40 yr old rig kind of thing).

The Bad: The back end is very square looking when viewed from the side. I wish that Softopper had kept more true to the hardtop lines. Also, back flap is secured to the tailgate with hook-n-loop instead of snaps. Made for a quick install but feels a lil cheap to me. :shrug:

gringoloco · 01-02-2013, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NTR72GMC

It would look awesome dropped on some steel wheels and stock caps.

Agreed. I like this look:

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Originally Posted by Chevrolado

Do it.. Do it.. Do it!

We'll see what happens--I'm still tossing ideas around

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Originally Posted by thor

The Good: I like the fact that I didn't have to have a custom top made. Installation was what I expected (easy with a few hiccups - prolly just a 40 yr old rig kind of thing).

The Bad: The back end is very square looking when viewed from the side. I wish that Softopper had kept more true to the hardtop lines. Also, back flap is secured to the tailgate with hook-n-loop instead of snaps. Made for a quick install but feels a lil cheap to me. :shrug:

Thanks for the info--I think I might like one in white for the summer. How is it for water leakage?
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12-31-2012, 03:15 AM	#26
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Looks awesome! I love that interior. No matter what you decide to do it'll be a nice truck. Although I prefer to see them on the ground Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

12-31-2012, 06:45 AM	#27
2003 silverado Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Chester Pa Posts: 965	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 I say keep it stock Its a great referance book. Love that Interior __________________ !972 K5 Blazer,Highlander,A/C a twin to the one I Had 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Highlander 15YR project 2003 Silverado Crew 2500HD (Daily driver) 1997 Ford focus (Beater) 2003 ford Taurus (student) 2014 Ford Fusion HYB (wife) 2003 Jetta ( Student)

12-31-2012, 11:11 AM	#28
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Sorry, meant your truck not old blazer. __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

12-31-2012, 05:58 PM	#31
2003 silverado Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Chester Pa Posts: 965	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 The only thing I did to mine was a lift.New tires/rool bar/and a brush gaurd soon to be added Attached Images __________________ !972 K5 Blazer,Highlander,A/C a twin to the one I Had 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Highlander 15YR project 2003 Silverado Crew 2500HD (Daily driver) 1997 Ford focus (Beater) 2003 ford Taurus (student) 2014 Ford Fusion HYB (wife) 2003 Jetta ( Student) Last edited by 2003 silverado; 12-31-2012 at 06:03 PM.

12-31-2012, 11:17 PM	#33
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Haha! You are just like me, I can always find an excuse to modify my trucks. Even though I know I probably shouldn't Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

01-01-2013, 02:00 AM	#34
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Sweet rig! 4x4 or 2wd which ever way will be awesome.

01-01-2013, 08:29 PM	#36
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 More tinkering. Found out I had a nice little leak at the upper corner of the windshield when it rained the other day... I knew I was missing the drip deflectors (on order), but this leak was coming from a different area. Looking around, I found that there were no bolts in the visors holding the corners of the top down (!), hence the drippy-ness on the floorboard (and my leg). Grabbed a couple of stainless, 5/16-18 phillips screws, 2.5" long (thanks for the info, forum search!). While I was at it, I also decided to replace the PO's ugly top hold-down hardware with something a little more 'correct' looking--at least to my eye. Not going for a concours resto here, but the hardware store bolts just were not doing it for me. Did a quickie polish on the stainless top hold-down strips, too. Much mo' betta now Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-01-2013, 08:34 PM	#37
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 ...and I had the 'posers' out together while I was moving cars around... Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-02-2013, 02:01 PM	#40
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 I'm loving this blazer exactly how it is. BUT, if you still want a blazer to modify, and don't want the guilt associated with molesting this original, we can trade straight across. Trust me, there is no guilt in modifying this blazer. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

01-02-2013, 02:57 PM	#41
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Nice pickup on the Blazer, I hope to one day have one to go with my 68. I'm subscribed to see what you do with it. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-02-2013, 03:25 PM	#42
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,552	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Another thread I will have to keep an eye on! Sweet looking Blazer, nice find....

01-02-2013, 03:43 PM	#43
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Again congrats on the Blazer! I cant wait to see what you do with it either way it will be better! good luck on your tough choices ahead of you.

01-02-2013, 06:41 PM	#44
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 I thought for sure you would cut this thing up. I am sure I will dig it no matter what direction you go. I am a little partial to Highlanders. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

01-02-2013, 06:56 PM	#45
Chevrolado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 114	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Ooh. Subscribed for this one. Nice find. I dig it! I REALLY hope you lift her up and keep it an offroading type vehicle. __________________ Dave - 1977 Chevy K10 - 1997 3000GT - 2006 Chevy 1500 Z71

01-02-2013, 08:09 PM	#47
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 You guys got me thinking... I really like the look of BBrendal's Blazer on the 15x8s with dog dishes. I know Stockton Wheel makes these in up to 16x12 to accept factory hubcaps. Hmmmmmm...[/QUOTE] It would look awesome dropped on some steel wheels and stock caps.



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01-02-2013, 08:55 PM	#49
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 [QUOTE=gringoloco;5791768]How do you like your Softopper?QUOTE] The Good: I like the fact that I didn't have to have a custom top made. Installation was what I expected (easy with a few hiccups - prolly just a 40 yr old rig kind of thing). The Bad: The back end is very square looking when viewed from the side. I wish that Softopper had kept more true to the hardtop lines. Also, back flap is secured to the tailgate with hook-n-loop instead of snaps. Made for a quick install but feels a lil cheap to me. :shrug: __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

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