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teeitup · 05-06-2004, 10:01 PM

Ok I'm going to the body man tomorrow and getting a quote on fixing up the blazer. I need to get a new gas tank, straps and sending unit, whats the best one out there thats not outrageous on price? I'm going to need alot of other new stuff, carpet, seat covers, seal kit, emblems, some chrome, and roll pans. I'm going to try to spread it out among our fine businessman who sell new stuff. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Randy

*Gee_Emm* · 05-06-2004, 10:51 PM

As far as I can tell all the metal gas tanks are made by the same company, I would go with the metal and not poly. Some of the other parts have the same parts in different quality, the higher priced stuff being better. Personally I believe in the ancient chinesse saying, Cheap no good, Good no cheap.

Cethern · 05-06-2004, 11:38 PM

There is a local shop in Denver and when I asked about a tank for my 72 I was quoted 275 or so this is a metal tank and for somereason I didn't think that price out of line... And as luck would have it I don't have the number with me, As I'm in Russelville Ark tonight headed for NM in the morning. With you living in KS you could make a run down to LMC and get a good look at what they have. I have bought straps and the anti-noise pad nothing more than roofing felt. But the straps were ok.
The shop is on York st just north of 58th if anybody else in Denver wants to stop by.

Cethern

LT 72 Jimmy · 05-07-2004, 10:16 AM

Just saw this one on ebay only three hours left.

2476699568

LT

Big J · 05-07-2004, 10:21 AM

You need to think about going to one of the larger swap meets. Parts are way cheaper. Went to Carlisle a few weeks ago and saved a ton of money.

Jimmy72custom · 05-07-2004, 12:19 PM

One thing that I have learned is, some venders have FREE SHIPPING when you purchase over a certain dollar amount of parts. If you need a lot of parts, this can save some bucks. I got free shipping on some truck freight items (large or heavy) because I spent enough money.

teeitup · 06-01-2004, 10:04 PM

Well its started, the motor is out and another one is getting rebuilt for it, tranny and transfer have already been rebuilt. I'm taking off work early tomorrow to start taking parts off it before it goes to the body shop. I'm going to start buying parts now. I already got some, NOS inner and outer grill and emblem, new rear bumper, new gas tank, have skid plate for transfer and gas tank, tilt, tach, new dash pad, most of new weatherstrip, 72 towhooks. Still alot more to buy though. We'll see how long it takes to get it back together!!

05-06-2004, 10:01 PM	#1
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Need Blazer parts advice!!! Ok I'm going to the body man tomorrow and getting a quote on fixing up the blazer. I need to get a new gas tank, straps and sending unit, whats the best one out there thats not outrageous on price? I'm going to need alot of other new stuff, carpet, seat covers, seal kit, emblems, some chrome, and roll pans. I'm going to try to spread it out among our fine businessman who sell new stuff. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

05-06-2004, 11:38 PM	#3
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	Tanks There is a local shop in Denver and when I asked about a tank for my 72 I was quoted 275 or so this is a metal tank and for somereason I didn't think that price out of line... And as luck would have it I don't have the number with me, As I'm in Russelville Ark tonight headed for NM in the morning. With you living in KS you could make a run down to LMC and get a good look at what they have. I have bought straps and the anti-noise pad nothing more than roofing felt. But the straps were ok. The shop is on York st just north of 58th if anybody else in Denver wants to stop by. Cethern __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

05-07-2004, 10:21 AM	#5
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	You need to think about going to one of the larger swap meets. Parts are way cheaper. Went to Carlisle a few weeks ago and saved a ton of money. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

06-01-2004, 10:04 PM	#7
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Well its started, the motor is out and another one is getting rebuilt for it, tranny and transfer have already been rebuilt. I'm taking off work early tomorrow to start taking parts off it before it goes to the body shop. I'm going to start buying parts now. I already got some, NOS inner and outer grill and emblem, new rear bumper, new gas tank, have skid plate for transfer and gas tank, tilt, tach, new dash pad, most of new weatherstrip, 72 towhooks. Still alot more to buy though. We'll see how long it takes to get it back together!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

05-06-2004, 10:51 PM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	As far as I can tell all the metal gas tanks are made by the same company, I would go with the metal and not poly. Some of the other parts have the same parts in different quality, the higher priced stuff being better. Personally I believe in the ancient chinesse saying, Cheap no good, Good no cheap.

05-07-2004, 10:16 AM	#4
LT 72 Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 252	Just saw this one on ebay only three hours left. 2476699568 LT

05-07-2004, 12:19 PM	#6
Jimmy72custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 261	One thing that I have learned is, some venders have FREE SHIPPING when you purchase over a certain dollar amount of parts. If you need a lot of parts, this can save some bucks. I got free shipping on some truck freight items (large or heavy) because I spent enough money.



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