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08-18-2003, 10:15 AM
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 Okay you asked, so nobody jump down my throat. If you are going to do that, then buy something else. Or put another way, why did you buy a time capsule original if you plan on changing it? It's rare to find a nicely kept original, especially a 4x4 Blazer. This truck was obviously cherished by the previous owner. Would you buy a prize stud horse and neuter it? There are plenty of other less "loved" vehicles to "customize". Also, I'm usually one of the few "stock rocks" members and I've noticed several members who usually side with the "make it your own" mentality that actually agree with me in this case. Good luck with it.
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Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter  Maybe I need to sell some of this crap  Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all |
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08-18-2003, 10:15 AM
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Post Whore
 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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What a beauty! I'd sure consider leaving it stock since it is such wonderful shape.
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08-18-2003, 10:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Oregon
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Its yours
I am partial to stockers too but also understand personal preferences. I have seen several trucks Dana has built over the past 10 yrs. He ALWAYS does a top notch job and goes the extra mile. I have never seen him botch one and often keeps them close to original and tasteful. Hopefully Dana will add his touches to this truck and share it with us when done. Believe me he will do this truck and our hobby justice. I have to say he builds some of the nicest trucks this board has been graced with (based on personal viewing IMHO).
Dana; Do you thing. I see stock seat covers, new sport bumpers, am/fm radio, tach, tilt, tires/wheels (I would do ralleys), etc. Enjoy!!
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08-18-2003, 11:23 AM
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Location: Independence MO.
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I agree with CPNE, Keep it stock!!!!
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08-18-2003, 12:34 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: East Central, MO
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Lift it but dont go with BFG's. Get some nice PJ's. It deserves them. Would look really sweet lifted......................
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08-18-2003, 12:42 PM
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Member since 2000
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico
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I agree with the "stock rocks", oddly enough. It would be a sin to try anything to that truck, don't you remeber haven your parents telling you not to mess with something and you went ahead and did and just screwed your self cause you didn't listen. This thread reminds of that but this time take it into consideration.
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08-18-2003, 02:50 PM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
Join Date: Sep 2001
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You've got a nice truck. Key here is it is yours! I think it would look great with a 6" Lift & 35's! If you do, keep the stock stuff too - Just in case. Very NICE! Do you mind us asking how much you paid? I'd like to know if I should start bugging some people!
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08-18-2003, 03:34 PM
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Out of the carpool lane.
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Hmmm, I think I'll just start calling Bad4x4 every week until he sells it to me! :p That thing is sweet! Keep it stock!!! Just curious, what part of town was it in?
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08-18-2003, 03:39 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: texas, usa
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stock rocks.
great truck, just add HEI and leave it alone. |
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08-18-2003, 03:54 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Temecula, CA
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Hey, since I'm in the market, would it be uncool to ask how much you paid for it?
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08-18-2003, 04:07 PM
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That looks like a Blazer that belonged to another board member that was diagnosed with cancer. We resized a pic for him about a year ago. It was a pic of him and his wife in front of his Blazer that Looked very much like this one. I'll have to see if I can find that pic now
Nice ride!! I don't say this very often, but keep it stock! ouch, that kinda hurt to say 
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08-18-2003, 04:15 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Wichita, KS
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Very Nice!!!
There is nothing better than a well maintained, original vehicle. I don't care what it is...unless it's a F*rd!! Treasure it.
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08-18-2003, 04:19 PM
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Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all |
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08-18-2003, 05:27 PM
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urban fourwheelin
Join Date: Aug 2002
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Keep it stock!!!!!!!!!!! That blazer has been well taken care off and deserves to be pampered. That truck is probably one of the most original blazers in the country. It would look great with a lift. if you want one with a lift and mods I'll trade you mine,It's got a new engine and trans brakes and suspension
remember it's only original once.
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08-18-2003, 07:49 PM
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I'm with everyone else. It's perfect stock!
Is that original paint???
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08-18-2003, 08:12 PM
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You asked for opinions . . . .
There are pleanty of rusted out, beat up old rigs out there to lift and take stompin' in the mud. I would defenantly keep if stock. I would change the oil however. And add an HEI distributer. Congratulations!!!!! Darren
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08-18-2003, 08:35 PM
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I like em stock also. And that one is a prime example. Its never been beat up with a plow or hacked....At least it dosent look like it.
Could you get a close-up of that OEM grill gard please?? Randy 
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08-18-2003, 08:44 PM
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Location: Oklahoma
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Nice
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08-18-2003, 09:01 PM
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well, i normally wouldnt say to NOT lift something (ive considered lifting my 2wd even) but this is one time i say leave it as is+HEI
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08-18-2003, 09:40 PM
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You lucky dog!
 Very nice! Please leave it stock.
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08-18-2003, 09:42 PM
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Stock!!!!!!!!! Lifting that work of art would be a crime! We are not still in high school, at least most of us. Lifting a truck that is as untouched as that Blazer would be like buying a new Hummer and taking a torch to the top and putting in a sunroof! Then painting happy faces all over it along with peace signs.. Stock is the way to stay!
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08-18-2003, 11:31 PM
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All stock and staying that way
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I would keep it the way it is. If you want to lift one, buy one that has been molested.
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08-18-2003, 11:36 PM
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Location: La pine Oregon
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Thanx for all the feed back, and all the compliments. Yes it is the original paint, the grille guard is not factory, and the bug shield and 8-track were installed at the dealership when it came in, and oh I forgot the cb was a dealer item too. does any one have pics of 35''s and a 4'' lift on a blazer I could look at??? Yes, you guys I'm probably going to lift it. I have a set of redone 15x8 ralleys with new rings and caps, with a new set of 35" bfg mud TAs. Also I went down to the chevy dealer and bought 4 big bowtie mud flaps so each corner has its own protection. oh and yes I already planned to keep all stock stuff upstairs in my shop, tires&wheels, springs and shocks & etc. Yes this will be my new daily driver. Yes I'm pround to be its owner. Thanx alot you guys Dana
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08-19-2003, 01:53 AM
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Im sure it will look great when you finish. Im glad you are going to keep the old stuff!
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08-19-2003, 12:36 PM
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I hate you jk....great score! |
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