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71chevylowrider · 06-06-2007, 12:32 AM

Check out this Blazer, it's pretty darn interesting what they've done to it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...rdZ1QQtcZphoto

haus · 06-06-2007, 03:03 AM

I really like the tonneau cover / top.

vtblazer · 06-06-2007, 06:47 AM

[QUOTE=71chevylowrider;2208997]it's pretty darn interesting what they've done to it.QUOTE]

Interesting how they cut a single walled top and grafted...something onto it.

Lots of 'interesting' mods done to that one.

Curious to watch and see what it goes for.

Tynee · 06-06-2007, 08:12 AM

Some original Ideas. An Indiana fan would love the "Crimson and Cream" interior.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-06-2007, 09:40 AM

That is pretty interesting. Chrome bumpers would sure set it off nice for me but other than that, I like it alot. Will be interesting to see the final price.

**lks dcvn** · 06-06-2007, 10:49 AM

Very clean - just a few things that I didn't like...

red door handles and exterior door lock covers
front and rear bumpers
front turn signal mounting position in grill
red painted badging under fender turn signal

I think the red painted items would have looked 'cleaner' if they were kept chrome. Just my opinion.

If they were going to take the car apart completely and go through it - why wouldn't they spring for some new aftermarket seatbelts (or at least clean up the old ones a little better)?

Don't get me wrong - I would buy it - if the price was right - just a few things I noticed when going through the pix.

I will also be watching to see what it goes for.

Big Block · 06-06-2007, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lks dcvn

Very clean - just a few things that I didn't like...

red door handles and exterior door lock covers
front and rear bumpers
front turn signal mounting position in grill
red painted badging under fender turn signal

I think the red painted items would have looked 'cleaner' if they were kept chrome. Just my opinion.

If they were going to take the car apart completely and go through it - why wouldn't they spring for some new aftermarket seatbelts (or at least clean up the old ones a little better)?

Don't get me wrong - I would buy it - if the price was right - just a few things I noticed when going through the pix.

I will also be watching to see what it goes for.

I second that. But you know that is someone's future pride and joy. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Just don't ask me to holdher. I'm just kidding but I would lose the red painted accents and the huge painted bumpers.

johnnywagon · 06-06-2007, 01:17 PM

Is it a fair guess to say that because everyone is using the word "interesting"; they appreciate the workmanship but dont really care for the final product? That's my take at least.

RunTMCfan · 06-06-2007, 01:20 PM

I have some sketches for a hard tonneau cover. I'm just not sure how to finish it off at the doors. It would sit on top of the bedrails.

bouncytruck · 06-06-2007, 01:33 PM

I personally don't like much about that truck. The colors and top look cheap to me. I don't understand the bed cover. If they want it to be a pickup, just pull the back seat. Who is going to ride back threre with that top on anyway. The wheels are not my thing either. Modern wheels don't look good on these trucks.

71chevylowrider · 06-06-2007, 01:54 PM

Hey Johnny, I think you hit it on the head, that is exactly why I used the term interesting, because I can really appreciate all the hard work & ingenuity that went into that Blazer, but of course there was some things that I didn't like about it, & I'm sure that's whwy I used the term :interesting" But it is a cool rig none the less.

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-06-2007, 04:00 PM

Yeppers, posted a link to it in the anywhere but here ebay finds thingamajigger
area of the board. I too am curious what it will bring, but don't like some of the mods.

71tahoe · 06-06-2007, 06:16 PM

With the squared off half-cab and bumper treatment does anyone else see the profile of a Bronco?

old man jimmy · 06-09-2007, 05:32 AM

Hi guys, I'm new here, but not new to Jimmy's or Blazers. I ordered my 72 Jimmy back in late 71, and still have it. Kids called it their playpen, then grandkids, and now great grandkids. Enough about me. Just thought I'd put my 2 cents in on the top on that truck. Back when they were newer they had a aftermarket half top for them, which is what that is. They sold for around 250.00 new. Thought about getting one, but never did. If I can help anybody out with what they originally came with, let me know. I know mine is original. Nobody has ever worked on it but me.

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-09-2007, 06:46 AM

Welcome Old Man, from all of the pic's posted on here of 1/2 cabs I don't
believe that one is a "True" one. I still believe it's a custom "One off" Well
it does seem to look alot like one I don't think it is. Still well done though.

**jamie72** · 06-09-2007, 06:51 AM

THE ORIGINAL REMOVABLE HARD TOP WAS CUSTOMIZED TO BE A LIGHTWEIGHT CAB TYPE TOP THAT IS VERY EASY TO REMOVE BY TWO PEOPLE. IT HAS THE SMALL TYPE REAR SLIDING WINDOW FROM A 1967 CHEVY TRUCK.

i read this as he made it.
btw welcome to the board old man,hope to see a few picks or your jimmy

hgs_notes · 06-09-2007, 08:52 AM

I like it overall. I'd lose the bumpers and change the door handles and the grill bow tie, but it's a nice rig. I like the painted grill surround. This thing is nicer than anything I own.

65-72 chevytoys · 06-09-2007, 03:15 PM

I like the color combo and how they matched the consol and made it two tone. Neat idea. I have thought of painting my bike the same except with a champaign to go with the burgandy.

**special-K** · 06-10-2007, 09:00 AM

I-do-not-like-it.

(I like all K/5s.I just intended to be blunt.Looks good with the top off........except the wheels suck!..sorry)

06-06-2007, 12:32 AM	#1
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Very interesting Blazer Check out this Blazer, it's pretty darn interesting what they've done to it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...rdZ1QQtcZphoto

06-06-2007, 03:03 AM	#2
haus MMMM Ramen! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beavercreek, OH Posts: 118	Re: Very interesting Blazer I really like the tonneau cover / top. __________________ Tim - 1970 chevy blazer

06-06-2007, 06:47 AM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Very interesting Blazer [QUOTE=71chevylowrider;2208997]it's pretty darn interesting what they've done to it.QUOTE] Interesting how they cut a single walled top and grafted...something onto it. Lots of 'interesting' mods done to that one. Curious to watch and see what it goes for.

06-06-2007, 08:12 AM	#4
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Very interesting Blazer Some original Ideas. An Indiana fan would love the "Crimson and Cream" interior. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

06-06-2007, 09:40 AM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Very interesting Blazer That is pretty interesting. Chrome bumpers would sure set it off nice for me but other than that, I like it alot. Will be interesting to see the final price. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-06-2007, 10:49 AM	#6
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Very interesting Blazer Very clean - just a few things that I didn't like... red door handles and exterior door lock covers front and rear bumpers front turn signal mounting position in grill red painted badging under fender turn signal I think the red painted items would have looked 'cleaner' if they were kept chrome. Just my opinion. If they were going to take the car apart completely and go through it - why wouldn't they spring for some new aftermarket seatbelts (or at least clean up the old ones a little better)? Don't get me wrong - I would buy it - if the price was right - just a few things I noticed when going through the pix. I will also be watching to see what it goes for.

06-06-2007, 01:17 PM	#8
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: Very interesting Blazer Is it a fair guess to say that because everyone is using the word "interesting"; they appreciate the workmanship but dont really care for the final product? That's my take at least. __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon

06-06-2007, 01:20 PM	#9
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	Re: Very interesting Blazer I have some sketches for a hard tonneau cover. I'm just not sure how to finish it off at the doors. It would sit on top of the bedrails. __________________ Rob "RunTMCfan"

06-06-2007, 01:33 PM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Very interesting Blazer I personally don't like much about that truck. The colors and top look cheap to me. I don't understand the bed cover. If they want it to be a pickup, just pull the back seat. Who is going to ride back threre with that top on anyway. The wheels are not my thing either. Modern wheels don't look good on these trucks. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-06-2007, 01:54 PM	#11
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Very interesting Blazer Hey Johnny, I think you hit it on the head, that is exactly why I used the term interesting, because I can really appreciate all the hard work & ingenuity that went into that Blazer, but of course there was some things that I didn't like about it, & I'm sure that's whwy I used the term :interesting" But it is a cool rig none the less.

06-06-2007, 04:00 PM	#12
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Very interesting Blazer Yeppers, posted a link to it in the anywhere but here ebay finds thingamajigger area of the board. I too am curious what it will bring, but don't like some of the mods. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-06-2007, 06:16 PM	#13
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Very interesting Blazer With the squared off half-cab and bumper treatment does anyone else see the profile of a Bronco?

06-09-2007, 05:32 AM	#14
old man jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: texas Posts: 329	Re: Very interesting Blazer Hi guys, I'm new here, but not new to Jimmy's or Blazers. I ordered my 72 Jimmy back in late 71, and still have it. Kids called it their playpen, then grandkids, and now great grandkids. Enough about me. Just thought I'd put my 2 cents in on the top on that truck. Back when they were newer they had a aftermarket half top for them, which is what that is. They sold for around 250.00 new. Thought about getting one, but never did. If I can help anybody out with what they originally came with, let me know. I know mine is original. Nobody has ever worked on it but me.

06-09-2007, 06:46 AM	#15
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Very interesting Blazer Welcome Old Man, from all of the pic's posted on here of 1/2 cabs I don't believe that one is a "True" one. I still believe it's a custom "One off" Well it does seem to look alot like one I don't think it is. Still well done though. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-09-2007, 06:51 AM	#16
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	Re: Very interesting Blazer THE ORIGINAL REMOVABLE HARD TOP WAS CUSTOMIZED TO BE A LIGHTWEIGHT CAB TYPE TOP THAT IS VERY EASY TO REMOVE BY TWO PEOPLE. IT HAS THE SMALL TYPE REAR SLIDING WINDOW FROM A 1967 CHEVY TRUCK. i read this as he made it. btw welcome to the board old man,hope to see a few picks or your jimmy __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com



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06-09-2007, 08:52 AM	#17
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: Very interesting Blazer I like it overall. I'd lose the bumpers and change the door handles and the grill bow tie, but it's a nice rig. I like the painted grill surround. This thing is nicer than anything I own. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

06-09-2007, 03:15 PM	#18
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: Very interesting Blazer I like the color combo and how they matched the consol and made it two tone. Neat idea. I have thought of painting my bike the same except with a champaign to go with the burgandy. __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

06-10-2007, 09:00 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Very interesting Blazer I-do-not-like-it. (I like all K/5s.I just intended to be blunt.Looks good with the top off........except the wheels suck!..sorry) __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 06-10-2007 at 09:04 AM.

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