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**jaros44sr** · 03-28-2017, 03:38 PM

call me old school, but I thought she looked fine with the boobs she had. JMHO, hope this part doesn't make the book

**IronCanine** · 03-29-2017, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

call me old school, but I thought she looked fine with the boobs she had. JMHO, hope this part doesn't make the book

My preference too

...and that book is out of print--no appendices or second editions--so we're safe.

**jaros44sr** · 03-30-2017, 09:08 AM

wonder if we should do a poll, stock over modified, I think stock has more value

ClassicStyle · 03-30-2017, 09:34 AM

My experience at Barrett this year, ls swapped really nice blazers 60-70k, stock but nice 30-45

Lieferson · 03-30-2017, 01:23 PM

I cant tell you from my generation perspective (Im 27) tastefully modified is probably a lot more desireable. Especially since 90% of people my age never owned a carb'd engine or 4 wheel drum or manual steering vehicle in their life. when i first got my K5 i told my wife to pull the choke out and her response was.. "choke like on the lawn mower? why the hell does your truck have that?" LOL

Chulisohombre · 03-30-2017, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Lieferson

I cant tell you from my generation perspective (Im 27) tastefully modified is probably a lot more desireable. Especially since 90% of people my age never owned a carb'd engine or 4 wheel drum or manual steering vehicle in their life. when i first got my K5 i told my wife to pull the choke out and her response was.. "choke like on the lawn mower? why the hell does your truck have that?" LOL

I at least have a electric choke on mine. Lol. But I'm thinking about using a choke cable as a hand throttle since mine is stick.

**jaros44sr** · 03-30-2017, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ClassicStyle

My experience at Barrett this year, ls swapped really nice blazers 60-70k, stock but nice 30-45

would never have guessed that, just shows to go ya

BTW, I'm 67

black_k5 · 03-30-2017, 10:35 PM

I'm 28 and I'd have to say if it was all original and numbers matching I'd keep it original down to the spark plugs. Luckily my blazer was no where near original so I decided to try the ls swap. But I am taking the truck back to original looks including carpet and am radio. Now I did see an all original blazer down to the radiator hose clamps and I thought that was the coolest thing!

tjsblazer · 03-30-2017, 10:38 PM

My $0.02 which doesn't buy you much these days.

A totally numbers matching, longstanding collectors model is generally going to get the bigger money restored to original. ie) A COPO model or a Tri-power vette, or a Tri-power GTO, or, or... I don't think Blazers are in that longstanding "collectors" bracket yet. Maybe someday. They sure are gaining popularity over the last decade.

This particular Blazer had a gorgeous restoration and I reference this thread from time to time while working on my own. I think it was an exceptional job, however, many items on it already were not factory correct or original so it was to some degree "resto-modded" already. How far one goes with that and what is acceptable is to each their own. The value is what the last person paid for it.

hemi43 · 03-30-2017, 11:45 PM

I love an all original numbers matching one too, but at the end it depends what type of vehicle you want. I've had all that stuff when I was younger, and as cool as it was, I've outgrown it. The way I look at it, and engine/trans swap will always be reversible as long as nothing gets chopped up. I think collectors down the road will see this, and I don't think it will reduce the value too much if anything. The newer engines and transmissions are sooooo much nicer to drive and I can't really see one negative in them over the old engines. The 20+ MPG is nice too !!

**IronCanine** · 04-01-2017, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tjsblazer

My $0.02 which doesn't buy you much these days.

A totally numbers matching, longstanding collectors model is generally going to get the bigger money restored to original. ie) A COPO model or a Tri-power vette, or a Tri-power GTO, or, or... I don't think Blazers are in that longstanding "collectors" bracket yet. Maybe someday. They sure are gaining popularity over the last decade.

This particular Blazer had a gorgeous restoration and I reference this thread from time to time while working on my own. I think it was an exceptional job, however, many items on it already were not factory correct or original so it was to some degree "resto-modded" already. How far one goes with that and what is acceptable is to each their own. The value is what the last person paid for it.

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Originally Posted by hemi43

I love an all original numbers matching one too, but at the end it depends what type of vehicle you want. I've had all that stuff when I was younger, and as cool as it was, I've outgrown it. The way I look at it, and engine/trans swap will always be reversible as long as nothing gets chopped up. I think collectors down the road will see this, and I don't think it will reduce the value too much if anything. The newer engines and transmissions are sooooo much nicer to drive and I can't really see one negative in them over the old engines. The 20+ MPG is nice too !!

Wise summations and well put...especially Jeff's part about the gorgeous restoration(thanks for that)...

**IronCanine** · 04-01-2017, 11:16 AM

Eric's son (OLDYELLOWSUN on the board) messaged Delmo and he sent him this. It ain't ugly.

smbrouss70 · 04-02-2017, 02:09 PM

That does look pretty good!

CTENTA1 · 04-12-2017, 07:57 PM

I see the Blazer around on Instagram. No matter what is done to it to try and change it a little. It was perfect the way it was before it sold and I'm no original, stock type of guy what so ever. To me that Blazer is and always will be IronCanine's Blazer.

**IronCanine** · 04-13-2017, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CTENTA1

I see the Blazer around on Instagram. No matter what is done to it to try and change it a little. It was perfect the way it was before it sold and I'm no original, stock type of guy what so ever. To me that Blazer is and always will be IronCanine's Blazer.

That's nice.

**Tom Vogel** · 04-13-2017, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CTENTA1

I see the Blazer around on Instagram. No matter what is done to it to try and change it a little. It was perfect the way it was before it sold and I'm no original, stock type of guy what so ever. To me that Blazer is and always will be IronCanine's Blazer.

True!

**IronCanine** · 05-08-2017, 04:13 PM

Boy she sure still takes a pretty picture. Looks like she might be available.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTC9aXuljZC/

oldyellowssun · 05-09-2017, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

Boy she sure still takes a pretty picture. Looks like she might be available.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTC9aXuljZC/

Just learned she may go to Barrett Jackson, be interesting to see what she might sell for.

hemi43 · 05-12-2017, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by oldyellowssun

just learned she may go to barrett jackson, be interesting to see what she might sell for.

200k ?

OLDYELLOW · 12-20-2017, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by oldyellowssun

Just learned she may go to Barrett Jackson, be interesting to see what she might sell for.

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Even...TOM-4X4-213136

**IronCanine** · 12-20-2017, 03:11 PM

This is appointment television.

Chulisohombre · 12-20-2017, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by oldyellowssun

Just learned she may go to Barrett Jackson, be interesting to see what she might sell for.

I’m guessing somewhere in the 50-70k$ range
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SeventyOne · 01-11-2018, 01:23 PM

When does it sell, or has it already?

**IronCanine** · 01-11-2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SeventyOne

When does it sell, or has it already?

January 18th. Lot 780.

SeventyOne · 01-11-2018, 01:46 PM

I should let you know your build and color choice are wrecking havoc with my ability to choose a paint color

Soooo, thanks a lot

But seriously, it's an amazing/inspiring truck!

03-28-2017, 03:38 PM	#751
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,694	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off call me old school, but I thought she looked fine with the boobs she had. JMHO, hope this part doesn't make the book __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

03-30-2017, 09:08 AM	#753
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,694	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off wonder if we should do a poll, stock over modified, I think stock has more value __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

03-30-2017, 09:34 AM	#754
ClassicStyle Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 215	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off My experience at Barrett this year, ls swapped really nice blazers 60-70k, stock but nice 30-45 __________________ 1972 Dark blue, Cst, Highlander

03-30-2017, 01:23 PM	#755
Lieferson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 283	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off I cant tell you from my generation perspective (Im 27) tastefully modified is probably a lot more desireable. Especially since 90% of people my age never owned a carb'd engine or 4 wheel drum or manual steering vehicle in their life. when i first got my K5 i told my wife to pull the choke out and her response was.. "choke like on the lawn mower? why the hell does your truck have that?" LOL __________________ 1970 1/2 ton 4x4 4spd Suburban 1972 K10 350/700R/205/ Sniper EFI Daily Driver Sold 1971 K5 on 35s Traded 1972 K5 3/4 ton PROJECT Sold

03-30-2017, 10:35 PM	#758
black_k5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 53	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off I'm 28 and I'd have to say if it was all original and numbers matching I'd keep it original down to the spark plugs. Luckily my blazer was no where near original so I decided to try the ls swap. But I am taking the truck back to original looks including carpet and am radio. Now I did see an all original blazer down to the radiator hose clamps and I thought that was the coolest thing! __________________ Anthony 1972 K5 4x4 1969 Camaro SS 1987 Grand National 1985 Cutlass

03-30-2017, 10:38 PM	#759
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,520	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off My $0.02 which doesn't buy you much these days. A totally numbers matching, longstanding collectors model is generally going to get the bigger money restored to original. ie) A COPO model or a Tri-power vette, or a Tri-power GTO, or, or... I don't think Blazers are in that longstanding "collectors" bracket yet. Maybe someday. They sure are gaining popularity over the last decade. This particular Blazer had a gorgeous restoration and I reference this thread from time to time while working on my own. I think it was an exceptional job, however, many items on it already were not factory correct or original so it was to some degree "resto-modded" already. How far one goes with that and what is acceptable is to each their own. The value is what the last person paid for it. __________________ Jeff. '72 Blazer K5 "Camshaft opinions are like belly buttons; everyone has one and no two are alike" My Blazer Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626752 My Engine Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637336

03-30-2017, 11:45 PM	#760
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,523	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off I love an all original numbers matching one too, but at the end it depends what type of vehicle you want. I've had all that stuff when I was younger, and as cool as it was, I've outgrown it. The way I look at it, and engine/trans swap will always be reversible as long as nothing gets chopped up. I think collectors down the road will see this, and I don't think it will reduce the value too much if anything. The newer engines and transmissions are sooooo much nicer to drive and I can't really see one negative in them over the old engines. The 20+ MPG is nice too !!

04-01-2017, 11:16 AM	#762
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,701	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Eric's son (OLDYELLOWSUN on the board) messaged Delmo and he sent him this. It ain't ugly. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

04-02-2017, 02:09 PM	#763
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off That does look pretty good! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

04-12-2017, 07:57 PM	#764
CTENTA1 Registered 1971 K5 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SO.CEN.CAL Posts: 428	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off I see the Blazer around on Instagram. No matter what is done to it to try and change it a little. It was perfect the way it was before it sold and I'm no original, stock type of guy what so ever. To me that Blazer is and always will be IronCanine's Blazer.

05-08-2017, 04:13 PM	#767
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,701	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Boy she sure still takes a pretty picture. Looks like she might be available. https://www.instagram.com/p/BTC9aXuljZC/ Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

12-20-2017, 03:11 PM	#771
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,701	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off This is appointment television. __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

01-11-2018, 01:23 PM	#773
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off When does it sell, or has it already?

01-11-2018, 01:46 PM	#775
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off I should let you know your build and color choice are wrecking havoc with my ability to choose a paint color Soooo, thanks a lot But seriously, it's an amazing/inspiring truck!



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