2wd Blazer and Jimmy's find thread

[Thealien]

That 73 looks real nice

[tnamarine]

Thinking about going to have a look at the orange one in Portland , Anyone seen this truck in person or know anything about it?

[drunkbus]

Originally Posted by tnamarine

Thinking about going to have a look at the orange one in Portland , Anyone seen this truck in person or know anything about it?

I have seen it posted a few times on ebay recently.

[tnamarine]

Looks pretty nice from what I can tell , Same owner for the last 20 years. What was it going for on Ebay? Is it worth the 16K he's asking for it being that its a conversion and not an original 2wd?

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by tnamarine

Looks pretty nice from what I can tell , Same owner for the last 20 years. What was it going for on Ebay? Is it worth the 16K he's asking for it being that its a conversion and not an original 2wd?

Question with this being a conversion...

Was it done using a 4x or 2x chassis?

[tnamarine]

it's a 4x4 body on a shortened 2wd pickup truck frame.

[Twisted78SS]

I saw the Orange one twice at the Portland swap meet, given it is on a truck frame, something about it seemed odd to me. It might just be the placement of the floor shifter, (seems pretty far to the rear) or something else But I do not recall anything specific about it at the moment. The first time I saw it, it was in primer and a little rough. This past year it was running and driving pretty much how it looks in the pictures. The gentleman was nice to talk to, I even bought a few small parts from him. Wish I could remember more details..

Drew

[tnamarine]

Thanks for the info guys , I think i may pass on that one. My car builder gave me a shout lastnight and let me know a friend of his here on the coast has an True 72 2wd for sale , it's fully restored and also the same truck that got me interested in the blazers in the first place so Hopefully we can hash out a deal. It has a built 396 BB in it , anyone ever heard of these trucks coming with that engine? I know he has it mated to a late model 700R4 for the overdrive but I cant ever recall seeing one with a 396

[5150]

No, they did not come with big blocks.
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[tnamarine]

I didnt think so either , Yet there is a guy in CA on craigslist advertising one with a factory big block as well. Thats a sweet blazer 5150 , love the no header in the windshield panel !

[Big Block]

Wow, that 73 does look nice. 73-75 were known for their rust! Nice to see one that survived.

[Firebirdjones]

Out west here has a way of doing that

[bterry97gt]

Hey guys new member here and have been looking for a 2wd blazer for a while. Im located in northern Alabama, but I am willing to drive to get what i want. I am looking for one of two things; either a previously restored blazer thats in decent condition that i can do a nice static drop and wheel combo on, or a roller to do a roadster build with. Budget will depend on the truck and condition.

[jeffg1010]

Originally Posted by bterry97gt

Hey guys new member here and have been looking for a 2wd blazer for a while. Im located in northern Alabama, but I am willing to drive to get what i want. I am looking for one of two things; either a previously restored blazer thats in decent condition that i can do a nice static drop and wheel combo on, or a roller to do a roadster build with. Budget will depend on the truck and condition.

Hey, welcome to the forum. This is a great resource.

Blazester has his '72 for sale. It is closer to you (in the Atlanta area). You could get it for around $20k, which in my opinion is a steal compared to what all has been done to it. I posted a few pics of it at the Auto Fair here in CLT on Saturday in THIS forum thread. He also has it for sale in the forum classifieds HERE

Of course, I wouldn't change much on his. It will go anywhere now. He's ran it on the Hot Rod Power Tour. It's already lowered (without bags). Of course, I am a daily driver guy. I wanna be able to enjoy mine everyday of the week, so I am not a big fan of airbags.

If I had the money (or the existing credit), that's the one I would be going for.

[70BLAZERX2]

Mine (70 2wd) is getting a 70 LS5 454 T5 upgrade..so it can be driven as is will now suck the gas like never before...was getting 6mpg with a stock 90 454 muncie 4speed..LOL at least i can go 80mph now..when its done...


NOT FOR SALE enjoy the pic

[bterry97gt]

Originally Posted by jeffg1010

Hey, welcome to the forum. This is a great resource.

Blazester has his '72 for sale. It is closer to you (in the Atlanta area). You could get it for around $20k, which in my opinion is a steal compared to what all has been done to it. I posted a few pics of it at the Auto Fair here in CLT on Saturday in THIS forum thread. He also has it for sale in the forum classifieds HERE

Of course, I wouldn't change much on his. It will go anywhere now. He's ran it on the Hot Rod Power Tour. It's already lowered (without bags). Of course, I am a daily driver guy. I wanna be able to enjoy mine everyday of the week, so I am not a big fan of airbags.

If I had the money (or the existing credit), that's the one I would be going for.

Thanks for the link although that is slightly out of my league. I guess what im really looking for is more of a "driver". I don't doubt that you can drive that anywhere but im looking more for a truck i can do small little projects on but still take to cruise-ins and stuff like that. The one in your link is to "complete" for me haha

[RustyBucket]

Originally Posted by jeffg1010

Hey, welcome to the forum. This is a great resource.

Blazester has his '72 for sale. It is closer to you (in the Atlanta area). You could get it for around $20k, which in my opinion is a steal compared to what all has been done to it. I posted a few pics of it at the Auto Fair here in CLT on Saturday in THIS forum thread. He also has it for sale in the forum classifieds HERE

Of course, I wouldn't change much on his. It will go anywhere now. He's ran it on the Hot Rod Power Tour. It's already lowered (without bags). Of course, I am a daily driver guy. I wanna be able to enjoy mine everyday of the week, so I am not a big fan of airbags.

If I had the money (or the existing credit), that's the one I would be going for.

I'd like to thank jeffg1010 for posting the pics of Blazester's '72. After I read his post I talked to Blazester and he agreed to meet me half way on a Sunday in Valdosta to show it to me. He drove 4hrs. and so did I. I thought that he had no problem with an 8hr. road trip(round trip) was a good thing. NICE GUY! NICE BLAZER! I looked at it and drove it around.. he said "go ahead and GET ON IT!" ....IT'S FUN! I hadn't driven anything with a big block and a stick in a long time.... never had a big block, stick roadster before. We agreed on a price during the week. The next weekend, 11/30, I think, I towed my trailer up near Atlanta and brought it home. I've been busy and have only played with it a little but finally got it on my lift to look at it good underneath. COULDN'T BE HAPPIER!! Amazingly good floors and torsion boxes. Blazester had owned it 13yrs. and told me the few places that had metal repair. I got a very complete bundle of receipts that detailed what he had done to it. I got the original seats, hood, a 3.73 posi rear and the hard top. Factory A/C works good. Maybe just 'cause I'm old (60) but I'm thinkin' maybe the original seats, and a back bumper. I'm REALLY happy with my purchase and I hope BLAZESTER enjoys his nice '68 ElCamino... great transaction with another good guy on this site.

[curlymt]

Hey guys, I have been a member of the forum for a while but have not posted.
I love the discussion on these 2WD blazers. I currently own a SWB 2WD '69 C10 with a factory wood bed. I have been considering selling or trading my truck for a 2WD blazer...anything in particular I should look for?
I live in Denver CO....if any one knows of one for sale in the area give me a heads up.
Nice to meet you all!
Curtis
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[5150]

Here's mine for sale on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ht_1209wt_1165

[curlymt]

@5150

That is very nice! I have seen it a few times on a few different sites.
Unfortunately it is not quite what I am looking for and probably more than I want to spend.
I do love the ride though!
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[Splash4195]

Bump any out there?

[classicchev]

I just delivered my Jimmy back to the original owner, and for my asking price too.

They are out there,

Darren

[5150]

Mine is back on Ebay, it ends tomorrow. The reserve has been lowered.

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by 5150

Mine is back on Ebay, it ends tomorrow. The reserve has been lowered.

I can't believe you haven't sold her yet! If I didn't already have one I would be on my way to your place to pick it up!!!
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[5150]

Who knows why I haven't sold it yet. I know the topless thing is a turnoff for some. Kind of figured someone in California would be all over it.