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1972HULK · 08-25-2006, 03:39 PM

Hello to All,
I hope I am in the correct forum.
It has been awhile since I posted my New Member post (over two years) but have been a faithful reader and follower of the message boards. I never posted anything because I really didn't have any new updates, until now. The story is as follows: I am from upstate NY and purchased my Blazer in the fall of 1996. My father and I started a complete restoration on it right away. But then my wife and I bought and renovated a home, had two sons and career changes. So just as fast as our Blazer project started it stopped. I once thought of selling everything and then I found your site. You all have helped me retain interest in my K/5. So 10 years later (last week) I went down to my Father's shop (which is 2 1/2 hours away) and dug it out. We are starting it again this Fall and hope to complete by Spring '07. I took some photos while it was outside. The specs:
1972 K/5 Blazer, 4 inch lift, stock SM465/NP205, 307 replaced with a built 350
15X10 Corvette Rallies caps and rings with 35X12.50X15 General Grabber AP, stock color lt.olive green. All new chrome, new black/white houndstooth interior. I have not decided on what color it will be when it is done.

We basically took what was good from the original NY Blazer(olive-not much but the windshield frame and cowl back to the rocker boxes) and grafted it to a North Carolina tub (orange) that had been burnt. The PO left it uncovered for many years so it was rotted at the cowl where mine was not. The rest of the tub and rocker boxes are SOLID. The heat from the fire also damaged the windshield post and dash beyond repair. So without being too long winded thanks again to all of you and your boards for helping me get going again. I will post updates and photos as they come.
Leroy

michigank5 · 08-25-2006, 03:44 PM

Welcome Back, looks like a good starting point

IGOR · 08-25-2006, 03:45 PM

Looks like you have a very good start to a cool project! I dig the rally wheels!

As for color - my vote is blue with white top - that is the only good choice!

70rs/ss · 08-25-2006, 03:46 PM

I like the wheels, and it looks good, get us some more shots of where you grafted the two together, I like to see fabrication!

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-25-2006, 04:35 PM

From West TN

Chevyman63 · 08-25-2006, 05:44 PM

From Michigan!

And I agree,..more pics of the work please.

*72CSTC5* · 08-25-2006, 06:25 PM

Welcome from Texas, looks awesome. Nice start. Keep up this time. LOL!!

vtblazer · 08-25-2006, 06:55 PM

Glad ya found us and kept the blazer, right choice for sure.

I'm in central VT, if it's close enough to be of any help, feel free to ask.

**Canadian694x4** · 08-25-2006, 07:03 PM

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North! Great Looking Blaza Project Ya Got There!

**Ron 586** · 08-25-2006, 07:09 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. You have a great starting point on your blazer. Good luck with getting it finished.

MNorby · 08-25-2006, 07:42 PM

Hey there, love the stance on that! I hope mine turns out like that. Can't wait to see more!

krue · 08-25-2006, 08:56 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

**Yukon Jack** · 08-25-2006, 09:20 PM

Welcome to the board. Glad you're getting back on the project - it will be worth it!

2wdBlazer · 08-26-2006, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IGOR

Looks like you have a very good start to a cool project! I dig the rally wheels!

As for color - my vote is blue with white top - that is the only good choice!

I vote for yellow and black top.

Not enough yellow ones out there!!!!!

charlie diaz · 12-05-2006, 12:50 PM

I think that it's awesome that you kept the truck, and you're starting to get it going.

I've had a couple of old car projects that I let go, and I still regret it.

With the cost of trying to find one of our trucks always on the climb, you did right by keeping it. I can't wait to see it done! I hope to have a blazer myself someday.

c-1072 · 12-05-2006, 01:37 PM

hello from rochester hope to see you running that thing this summer no top of corse

Chevyman63 · 12-05-2006, 06:44 PM

Hey Leroy,
Any progress to report?

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-05-2006, 07:28 PM

blaserman · 12-06-2006, 03:33 AM

Welcome back. Love those seats.

RustyParts · 12-06-2006, 09:50 AM

From Western KY. welcome back and "Git er Done".

bgangsta999 · 12-06-2006, 10:14 AM

nice clean truck to start with!

49studebaker · 12-06-2006, 12:50 PM

I agree we all need motivation at times, I know I get a lot from this board. Your project looks like a good one. I use some of the members truck pictures for my background on the computer I use at work, just for motivation. Good luck.

08-25-2006, 03:39 PM	#1
1972HULK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Geneva, NY Posts: 10	Back on the Boards with a Progess Report Hello to All, I hope I am in the correct forum. It has been awhile since I posted my New Member post (over two years) but have been a faithful reader and follower of the message boards. I never posted anything because I really didn't have any new updates, until now. The story is as follows: I am from upstate NY and purchased my Blazer in the fall of 1996. My father and I started a complete restoration on it right away. But then my wife and I bought and renovated a home, had two sons and career changes. So just as fast as our Blazer project started it stopped. I once thought of selling everything and then I found your site. You all have helped me retain interest in my K/5. So 10 years later (last week) I went down to my Father's shop (which is 2 1/2 hours away) and dug it out. We are starting it again this Fall and hope to complete by Spring '07. I took some photos while it was outside. The specs: 1972 K/5 Blazer, 4 inch lift, stock SM465/NP205, 307 replaced with a built 350 15X10 Corvette Rallies caps and rings with 35X12.50X15 General Grabber AP, stock color lt.olive green. All new chrome, new black/white houndstooth interior. I have not decided on what color it will be when it is done. We basically took what was good from the original NY Blazer(olive-not much but the windshield frame and cowl back to the rocker boxes) and grafted it to a North Carolina tub (orange) that had been burnt. The PO left it uncovered for many years so it was rotted at the cowl where mine was not. The rest of the tub and rocker boxes are SOLID. The heat from the fire also damaged the windshield post and dash beyond repair. So without being too long winded thanks again to all of you and your boards for helping me get going again. I will post updates and photos as they come. Leroy Attached Images

08-25-2006, 03:44 PM	#2
michigank5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pontiac, MI Posts: 54	Re: Back on the Boards with a Progess Report Welcome Back, looks like a good starting point

08-25-2006, 03:45 PM	#3
IGOR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 260	Re: Back on the Boards with a Progess Report Looks like you have a very good start to a cool project! I dig the rally wheels! As for color - my vote is blue with white top - that is the only good choice! __________________ -Ben 1972 CST K5 - Undergoing frame off, 8.1/4L80E/NP205, 3/4 ton, 8" lift, currently a pile of parts that when assembled resemble a Blazer 1972 K10 - Rust Bucket, TBD 1976 C10 SWB, 350 / T350 My blazer build thread: https://ck5.com/forums/builds/72-k5-...17-update.410/ Last edited by IGOR; 08-25-2006 at 03:45 PM.

08-25-2006, 03:46 PM	#4
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Back on the Boards with a Progess Report I like the wheels, and it looks good, get us some more shots of where you grafted the two together, I like to see fabrication!

08-25-2006, 04:35 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Back on the Boards with a Progess Report From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-25-2006, 05:44 PM	#6
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Back on the Boards with a Progess Report From Michigan! And I agree,..more pics of the work please. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

08-25-2006, 06:25 PM	#7
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Back on the Boards with a Progess Report Welcome from Texas, looks awesome. Nice start. Keep up this time. LOL!!

08-25-2006, 06:55 PM	#8
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Back on the Boards with a Progess Report Glad ya found us and kept the blazer, right choice for sure. I'm in central VT, if it's close enough to be of any help, feel free to ask.

08-25-2006, 07:03 PM	#9
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: Back on the Boards with a Progess Report Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North! Great Looking Blaza Project Ya Got There! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

08-25-2006, 07:09 PM	#10
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Back on the Boards with a Progess Report Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. You have a great starting point on your blazer. Good luck with getting it finished. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

08-25-2006, 07:42 PM	#11
MNorby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Powell, Wy Posts: 135	Re: Back on the Boards with a Progess Report Hey there, love the stance on that! I hope mine turns out like that. Can't wait to see more!

08-25-2006, 08:56 PM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Back on the Boards with a Progess Report Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-25-2006, 09:20 PM	#13
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Back on the Boards with a Progess Report Welcome to the board. Glad you're getting back on the project - it will be worth it! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-05-2006, 12:50 PM	#15
charlie diaz Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 138	Re: Back on the Boards with a Progess Report I think that it's awesome that you kept the truck, and you're starting to get it going. I've had a couple of old car projects that I let go, and I still regret it. With the cost of trying to find one of our trucks always on the climb, you did right by keeping it. I can't wait to see it done! I hope to have a blazer myself someday.

12-05-2006, 01:37 PM	#16
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	Re: Back on the Boards with a Progess Report hello from rochester hope to see you running that thing this summer no top of corse



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12-05-2006, 06:44 PM	#17
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Back on the Boards with a Progess Report Hey Leroy, Any progress to report? __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

12-05-2006, 07:28 PM	#18
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Back on the Boards with a Progess Report __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-06-2006, 03:33 AM	#19
blaserman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: glen burnie md Posts: 447	Re: Back on the Boards with a Progess Report Welcome back. Love those seats. __________________ This is my best friend

12-06-2006, 09:50 AM	#20
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: Back on the Boards with a Progess Report From Western KY. welcome back and "Git er Done".

12-06-2006, 10:14 AM	#21
bgangsta999 The Best Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Hood, TX Posts: 178	Re: Back on the Boards with a Progess Report nice clean truck to start with! __________________ 70 shortbed C10 -------SOLD------- 1972 Chevy C-10 l/b

12-06-2006, 12:50 PM	#22
49studebaker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Victor, Montana Posts: 386	Re: Back on the Boards with a Progess Report I agree we all need motivation at times, I know I get a lot from this board. Your project looks like a good one. I use some of the members truck pictures for my background on the computer I use at work, just for motivation. Good luck. __________________ 04 4x4 GMC Ext. Cab lifted 71 2wd GMC / Ramjet 350 ready for sheet metal 49 Studebaker pickup

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