Must sell - 1970 CST Blazer---Olympia, WA

[1970blazin]

Well guys I have seen post like this come and go and have never thought I would be posting one, but here goes: My husband wants a divorce, sooooooo

My blazer is for sale: $13,000 --- PRICE REDUCTION - $11,000

I have a TON of pics from the entire restoration. It has so much done to it I almost feel like I can't list it all, but here goes:

New GM 350 motor with only 1500 miles on it,
Tranny was rebuilt at the same time.

Brand new beautifully done paint job- BC/CC PPG Original Dark Blue Poly.

Tach Dash

Power windows installed from A-1 electric

Singlewall Top- with BEAUTIFUL smooth finish and PERFECT hatch and hardware.

Custom Aluminum thick walled 4 point roll-bar and 4 sets of new black shoulder seat belts.

Herculined entire tub and floor and covered with closed cell foam and then carpet.

Original Protecto-plate, and paperwork from the orig owner and his son--we are the third owner

Orig AM radio in dash, with brand new Kenwood MP3 CD player (in glovebox- has remote and infrared repeater installed so you can change stations with the remote without opening the glovebox), DVD player installed under the rear seat, with flip down 10.5" flat screen in the roll bar above- with wireless head sets so you can listen to the radio while the kids watch DVD's.

Everything in this thing is new or carefully and lovingly restored.

New seals thru-out- for body and top.

Replaced inner and outer rockers, floorboards, tailgate, inner and outer fenders, core support, new windsheild. Aux. battery installed for extra electrical stuff. It is a beautiful truck, and I am truly sad to see it go.

I can email any pics you would like to see, or you can call me at 360-455-4416 and come take a look at it. You will not be disappointed. Call or respond here with any questions. Thanks guys!
Diane

PS you can check out the link in my signature to for some progress pics of the blazer as we restored it.

[1970blazin]

Some pictures of the top ect

[vtblazer]

Hey Diane,
We could trade blazers...you keep my green one. That way all the memories are gone with the blue one and you still have a nice blazer to drive around with the kids.
Take care, be well.

[LUV2XCLR8]

, I WISH I COULD HAVE IT DIANE, MY WIFE IS NOT INTO THESE THINGS,
IF SHE WAS I WOULD JUMP ALL OVER IT, SO SORRY TO SEE IT GO , TO
THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED YOU WILL NOT FIND A BLAZER CLOSE TO
THIS ONE FOR THAT KIND OF MONEY ANYWHERE IN THIS COUNTRY.

[LUV2XCLR8]

Just Out Of Curiousity, My Front Seats Are Like Yours, Except
Black With White/black Inserts, Where Did You Find The One 4
The Rear, My Rear Seat Is Solid Black, Would Like To Match It
To The Front, Lmc Does Not Carry Them, A Vendor Might, Not
Sure Where To Get One From, If You Remember Where, Thanks.

[72gord]

That is a really nice rig, wish I had the $$$ to own it. Good luck on the sale and I hope all turns out well for you Diane. Hang in there, Gord

[Big J]

Are you kidding, thats your blazer. If he wants a divorce then fine but you should get everything else, including your blazer. I've been following your build-up forever, its just not right that you should have to let it go. Good luck, I'll be prayin' for you and your little ones.

[1970blazin]

Luv2xclr8- I got the entire set from Frank (Pickmup). He is great to deal with adn was the only one I could get the blue/black from. I don't really want to try ebay, but may end up doing just that- I would rather a board member got it.
It is totally done except the back hatch and side top windows need put in. Everything else is new or restored. I have a cup holder console or the seatbelt holder one- both restored and looking great.

Here is a pic of the brand new TOYO AT 31" tires with Eagle Alloy 15x10 new wheels. They look nice and the blazer drives so smooth. No lift, but the previous owner put in all new shocks and brakes ect.(We just put in a power brake booster, so the brakes work GREAT!!!)
Diane

[NuBomb]

If there was ever a blazer worth that kind of money this one is it. Good luck with the sale although I agree with what BigJ said.

[bouncytruck]

I'm sad. I hope you figure out a way to keep the truck. I know you are very proud of what you have done with it.

[1970blazin]

ttt - Thanks guys.

[oldiron]

Folks I have seen this Blazer and the work and detail that has gone into it is top notch. You would be hard pressed to find a nicer Blazer than this one. I believe that Diane is a very honest person in her discription and you would not be disappointed with your purchase.
Diane, I was deeply sadden with your news and I wish you both the best during this trying time.
Dennis

[red71cheyenne]

Diane, sorry to hear about your troubles. I too hope there is a way you can keep the Blazer, seems a shame to put all that time and trouble into it just to lose it. Good luck and if you need anything don't hesitate to ask. Jeff.

[nu2-72]

I really have no right to comment one way or the other on the subject. Let me just say that I have followed this Blazer project and loved it. I wish you the very best.

[boraxman]

Cute kids

[1970blazin]

Thanks Boraxman
More pics--
Also forgot to say it has power window kit from A-1 Electric installed.

[D.PASSMORE]

Dianne,
This blazer is one the best that I have ever seen. I just bought a nice 71 project blazer very similar in detail to the one in the pictures. That was last month. If this would have been available at that time, it would be sold. But now, my budget is set for this project and I know that we will more into it than the amount that you are selling this one for. Best of luck in hanging onto it. My question is about the top. Is it OEM original or aftermarket? Could you give me a short brief on how it was sanded or if aftermarket where it was purchased at.
Hang in there and I hope it works out for both of you and the kids. God Bless.

[1970blazin]

D.Passmore-
We had a friend who is in the boat building business sand it down smooth. It is the original top that came with the blazer. I think he sanded it down by hand and used a primer then painted with white paint with a flatner. He told us it was REALLY alot of work and doesn't want to EVER do it again :-) Pictures even don't do it justice---it is mint!!
This blazer has EVERYTHING it needs. We even powder coated the interior spare tire carrier.
Thanks-
Diane

[bouncytruck]

ttt - I'd hate to see this rig go to someone that doesn't fully appreciate the work put into it.

[1970blazin]

Previous owner redid all of the chassis...new shocks, brakes, ect- This Blazer runs perfect!
We put in a double battery system to handle the power windows, DVD player, Kenwood CD/MP3 deck and flip down 10.5" flat screen with (2) headsets- also has (4) Kenwood 6x9's---sounds great!

[1970blazin]

To the Top
Any questions? I can email TONS of pics...
Diane

[toddtheodd]

I don't want to sound rude, but how about this?
Sell it to me for $50 dollars. I'll drive it around and take real good care of it. When the divorce is finalized I'll sell it back to you for $1 . You can take my truck as collateral even (since I would have to drive that up there).
Todd

[Patch]

Maybe we need to start a "Save Her Blazer" campaign?????? Getting rid of it now isn't right......sorry Diane......

[chevytruckfan]

That is terrible, I have been watching the build up of that blazer since I joined now that you just finished it after all that time and money is a waste. I hope you can find some way to keep it. Anyway I know how you feel, when my wife left me she tried to take my car a completely redon 84 camaro Z28 and a 2yo 96 Harley davidson. Well I sold the car to pay for the attorney and her half of our "assets", which were only the car and the bike, so that I was able to keep the bike. Hope everything works out.

[1970blazin]

I appreciate all of the kind words and ideas about keeping the blazer. I am sad to see it go also, but the memories and the idea that my ex and I built this together make me want to sell it. It won't be the last one I have, but for now it needs to go. We are splitting the amount we sell it for, and if it doesn't sell he is going to buy me out of my half of the $13,000. I know it is alot of money, but this blazer is worth it...
Here are the run downs of stuff we bought or did:

Bought Blazer in 3/03 with brand new GM 350 and rebuilt tranny -- $5000
Body work and paint--$5000
Herculiner and sound deadner -- $200
New windshield with lifetime leak warranty--$200
Rust free doors -- $300
Upholstery to seats--$1200
Misc powder coating-- $100
New inner and 2 out fenders, tailgate, floorpans, inner and outer rockers, new bumpers, Aux battery box, Fan shroud, All new seals for top and body and misc--$1500
Parts (bezels, emblems, screws carpet ect from Truck shop)--$1200
DVD player, CD/MP3 player, flat screen and (4) 6x9 speakers-- $1500
Power window kit from A-1 electric--$350
New power brake booster--$150
Sanding and painting and repairing top--$500
New GM inner and outer front grill--$700
New wheels and tires--$800
Custom alum rollbar mounted with stainless hardware--$400 (just material)
(4) 3 pt shoulder belts--$150
Orig tach kit from Franks Pick M'Ups-$200 (I think??) maybe more

That all adds up to $19,450 and doesn't count the million trips to the parts store for supplies, all the wheeling and dealing and trades we did, and all the elbow grease and sweat that went into this thing...wow- even I can't believe it when I add it all up!!
Took us a year and a half of time and I think it is one of the nicest blazers I have seen. Thanks to all of you guys for the advice while we were restoring this thing. I have learned so much and made some good friends. Hope to sell soon...don't really want to do ebay, and am not sure I can get $13,000 on ebay....what do you guys think? Thanks again!
Diane