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mcne2026 · 10-22-2007, 11:57 PM

It has been a long six months getting her where I wanted her. She came with ZERO rust issues and a new 350 crate motor. I replaced the entire interior, down to all the fasteners. Then a new old service STC Top, 6" Spring Lift, Dual Stabilizers, Paint, Mirrors, Bumpers, Grille, Lights, Markers, Tires, RIMs, Pinstripe, etc.

mcne2026 · 10-22-2007, 11:58 PM

mcne2026 · 10-22-2007, 11:59 PM

Still need a winch, brake pedal cover and gotta mount the four point harnesses.

Anyone have that new warn winch with the builtin air pump? Curious if it will fit in my bumper.

krue · 10-23-2007, 12:04 AM

Very nice blazer!

NTR72GMC · 10-25-2007, 12:25 AM

And you just missed truck of the month for orange trucks oh well that thing is sweet welcome from SLC.

cablazer · 10-25-2007, 12:47 AM

Good looking blazer. Nice bumpers where did you get them?

iliveintn · 10-25-2007, 12:55 AM

I really like the painted grill.

mcne2026 · 10-25-2007, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by cablazer

Good looking blazer. Nice bumpers where did you get them?

Thank you. The bumpers are from Kennesaw Mountain Bumpers. They are a TERRIBLE company to work with. Lots of fit issues and they take no responsibility for them. Had fit issues with both front and rear bumper, hi lift mounts and spare tire mount bolt spread. They do look good and I know very few options exist for a 1st Gen, but I would not buy from them again.

mcne2026 · 10-25-2007, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by iliveintn

I really like the painted grill.

Thanks. That is my favorite finishing touch.

red71cheyenne · 10-25-2007, 04:20 AM

Nice Blazer!! Its ORANGY...

Welcome to the board by the way

Chevyman63 · 10-25-2007, 06:42 AM

Very nice rig!

Welcome from Michigan.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-25-2007, 09:53 AM

Great looking K5! I really like the white soft top with your body color.

Great looking bumpers. I keep hearing bad things about Kennesaw and it is beyond me why they don't take advanatage of this market and produce better products and treat people better. Sure there aren't alot of demand for their product, but there is enough demand for them that they ought to have better customer service.

fun in dirt · 10-25-2007, 10:01 AM

Good looking Blazer!
Are those marine speakers in your doors? Looks like some I saw on Crutchfields web site, but wondering how they really sound before I buy.

bouncytruck · 10-25-2007, 11:30 AM

Very nice rig. I like the black wheels with the black bumpers.

72BlckButy · 10-25-2007, 02:41 PM

Great looking Blazer!

mcne2026 · 10-26-2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fun in dirt

Good looking Blazer!
Are those marine speakers in your doors? Looks like some I saw on Crutchfields web site, but wondering how they really sound before I buy.

Nope, not marine speakers. Just some standard Pioneer speakers. These sound good. I installed the Pioneer AVIC-N2 Nav System, so it has the flip out screen. I like it, but it does not clear the dash pad. I am probably going to move it down into the ashtray area and cover up the existing radio area with a nice blanking plate.

mcne2026 · 10-26-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by red71cheyenne

Nice Blazer!! Its ORANGY...

Welcome to the board by the way

Thanks. I actually struggled with the color a lot. Orange was not my favorite, but repainting everything was going to be a big hassle. Would have had to pull the motor and remove everything from the firewall, so I decided to leave it and just paint where needed. But, the Orange is growing on me. I like the vintage color more and more every day.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-26-2007, 03:11 PM

Looks nice and MEAN

herb101 · 10-26-2007, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by fun in dirt

Good looking Blazer!
Are those marine speakers in your doors? Looks like some I saw on Crutchfields web site, but wondering how they really sound before I buy.

Sorry for the hi-jack, but I did Polk Audio db series speakers in my doors (and in my Convertible Mustang). I did the DB651 6-1/2" and they handle 180W and the box said they were marine rated. I also did the DB571 5" x 7" in the rear quarters in the Stang and they both sound great. The ran about $100 a pair and I caught the last set on a buy-one, get one 1/2 off sale. They look similar with a silver grill - kinda like ricer wheels with eight double spokes.

Herb

herb101 · 10-26-2007, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mcne2026

Thanks. I actually struggled with the color a lot. Orange was not my favorite, but repainting everything was going to be a big hassle. Would have had to pull the motor and remove everything from the firewall, so I decided to leave it and just paint where needed. But, the Orange is growing on me. I like the vintage color more and more every day.

I love the Hugger Orange!! If mine weren't Senior Frog Green, It'd be orange.

Great looking rig. Too bad about the bumper situation as that front is the exact style I'm looking for. I read a post where a guy fabbed his own from 7ga sheet and another where the newer truck unit was modified to fit, but that one was $1400 before the cutting torch hit it!

Herb

mcne2026 · 10-26-2007, 08:05 PM

I think I spent around $2k on the front and rear bumpers. That was my biggest issue with them. Nearly $2k and they still make them poorly. Plus it took over three months to get them and they never return your call.

I would bet anything it is just a guy in his garage or a small workshop making them.

earl87gta · 11-10-2007, 06:29 PM

He made the bummpers for my 2004 I took it to his shop and he put them on its a small shop I would say 40 x 60 with only one door to drive in too. my bummper didnt fit ether he ended up aving to keep my truck for a day why they remade the bupmer to get it to fit.

DEFIANT NCC-74205 · 11-18-2007, 02:31 PM

Nice...Very nice

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-20-2007, 09:20 PM

Nice looking ride too bad about the bumpers they look sharp.

bouncytruck · 11-20-2007, 09:39 PM

Do you have it for sale? I believe I've seen it on Craigslist recently.

10-22-2007, 11:57 PM	#1
mcne2026 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Buellton, CA Posts: 27	Finally, here she is. PICs. It has been a long six months getting her where I wanted her. She came with ZERO rust issues and a new 350 crate motor. I replaced the entire interior, down to all the fasteners. Then a new old service STC Top, 6" Spring Lift, Dual Stabilizers, Paint, Mirrors, Bumpers, Grille, Lights, Markers, Tires, RIMs, Pinstripe, etc.

10-22-2007, 11:58 PM	#2
mcne2026 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Buellton, CA Posts: 27	Re: Finally, here she is. PICs.

10-22-2007, 11:59 PM	#3
mcne2026 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Buellton, CA Posts: 27	Re: Finally, here she is. PICs. Still need a winch, brake pedal cover and gotta mount the four point harnesses. Anyone have that new warn winch with the builtin air pump? Curious if it will fit in my bumper. Last edited by mcne2026; 10-23-2007 at 12:00 AM.

10-23-2007, 12:04 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Finally, here she is. PICs. Very nice blazer! __________________ "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"

10-25-2007, 12:25 AM	#5
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: Finally, here she is. PICs. And you just missed truck of the month for orange trucks oh well that thing is sweet welcome from SLC.

10-25-2007, 12:47 AM	#6
cablazer 70 4x4 k5 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Manteca, CA Posts: 40	Re: Finally, here she is. PICs. Good looking blazer. Nice bumpers where did you get them?

10-25-2007, 12:55 AM	#7
iliveintn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hendersonville, Tennessee Posts: 33	Re: Finally, here she is. PICs. I really like the painted grill.

10-25-2007, 04:20 AM	#10
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Finally, here she is. PICs. Nice Blazer!! Its ORANGY... Welcome to the board by the way __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

10-25-2007, 06:42 AM	#11
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Finally, here she is. PICs. Very nice rig! Welcome from Michigan. __________________ 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

10-25-2007, 09:53 AM	#12
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Finally, here she is. PICs. Great looking K5! I really like the white soft top with your body color. Great looking bumpers. I keep hearing bad things about Kennesaw and it is beyond me why they don't take advanatage of this market and produce better products and treat people better. Sure there aren't alot of demand for their product, but there is enough demand for them that they ought to have better customer service. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-25-2007, 10:01 AM	#13
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,119	Re: Finally, here she is. PICs. Good looking Blazer! Are those marine speakers in your doors? Looks like some I saw on Crutchfields web site, but wondering how they really sound before I buy. __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '06 3500 Duramax ...tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

10-25-2007, 11:30 AM	#14
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Finally, here she is. PICs. Very nice rig. I like the black wheels with the black bumpers. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-25-2007, 02:41 PM	#15
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10-26-2007, 03:11 PM	#18
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10-26-2007, 08:05 PM	#21
mcne2026 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Buellton, CA Posts: 27	Re: Finally, here she is. PICs. I think I spent around $2k on the front and rear bumpers. That was my biggest issue with them. Nearly $2k and they still make them poorly. Plus it took over three months to get them and they never return your call. I would bet anything it is just a guy in his garage or a small workshop making them.



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11-10-2007, 06:29 PM	#22
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Finally, here she is. PICs. He made the bummpers for my 2004 I took it to his shop and he put them on its a small shop I would say 40 x 60 with only one door to drive in too. my bummper didnt fit ether he ended up aving to keep my truck for a day why they remade the bupmer to get it to fit. Attached Images __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

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11-20-2007, 09:20 PM	#24
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11-20-2007, 09:39 PM	#25
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