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CJ5 Convert · 06-08-2007, 12:48 AM

Hello All, I'm new to the board. But, allready you folks have helped me solve several problems. To be honest I don't know alot about cars but I'm learning as I go and I really appreciate the knowledge on this board I wouldn't have known where to start. The broke windsheild, the leaky steering pump and box, the crushed oil pan, the transmision that is pouring fluid out the pan, the NP205 that is leaking worse, or the wiring hack job that at least works on the outside. Thanks in advance 'cause I'm gonna have lot's of questions and hello from sunny New Mexico.

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ClassicJimmy · 06-08-2007, 02:47 AM

Welcome from Washington! Born down there in Ft. Sumner. Family in Las Cruces & north of Las Vegas, NM. Dig the Blazer! (you came to the right place!)

vtblazer · 06-08-2007, 06:34 AM

Welcome to the board, let the fun begin.

Enjoy the ride.

haus · 06-08-2007, 06:59 AM

Spent a year stationed in Alamogordo. I liked Las Cruces. Always made my wife take me to the Red Lobster. mmmm...

charlie diaz · 06-08-2007, 07:06 AM

WELCOME!!!

I don't have a blazer, but I wish I did. I think that you'll love the blazer more than the CJ5. You might not be able to get into as tight of spots with the blazer, but the parts are so much beefier and being a chevy, theyre a lot more interchangable(sp?). I take it that the hum-vee in your avatar indicates that you're in the military???

Big J · 06-08-2007, 07:57 AM

Welcome to the Board.... Looks like you have really nice K5. You'll have those few issues you mentiond fixed in no time. The body looks to be in great shape. Congrats...

**lks dcvn** · 06-08-2007, 08:48 AM

Congrats on the new Blazer - looks nice. Welcome to the board as well...

I recently bought one - but is hasn't reached me yet (still in shipping

), but that just allows me to stash some cash to do some things to it once it reaches me

Sounds like a lot of fun (little) projects to learn more about your Blazer (and cars in general) are coming your way.

I would agree with what others have said - you came to the right place. If you can't find the answer by searching this forum - just ask the question - and chances are somebody has done it or has some knowledge on who does know.

I would agree with you - the pinstripes ARE pretty neat!

ABLAZN · 06-08-2007, 08:59 AM

from Oregon. It looks like you have a nice solid body to start with. The other stuff is normal for rigs our rigs, but it is all just part of the fun.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-08-2007, 09:15 AM

Awfully clean looking K5 - I can't see any rust! That is a huge plus if it is rust free. Welcome to the board!

CJ5 Convert · 06-08-2007, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by charlie diaz

I take it that the hum-vee in your avatar indicates that you're in the military???

Thanks all, I appreciate the help any advice is more than I've got now. Charlie, I just work for the military that Hummer was mine and a few other contractors. We shared it in beautiful Camp Speicher, Iraq last year.

CJ5 Convert · 06-08-2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Awfully clean looking K5 - I can't see any rust! That is a huge plus if it is rust free. Welcome to the board!

Yes sir it's clean it's got like half an inch of paint on it and shows to have been originally red on build sheet. There is some ( very little) cancer on the driver side rocker under the door and in the floorboard on the passenger side were somebody let water get under the floor mat and sit but neither is to bad. The front left fender and door have got some bondo in a couple of spots. But she seems pretty good all around.

bouncytruck · 06-08-2007, 11:28 AM

Looks like it just needs a coat of wax and a front bumper and you're good to go (of course, ya might want to fix the mechanical issues before you drive too far from home.)

JWPOORE · 06-08-2007, 02:18 PM

from Madera, California. I miss New Mexico; lived there for a couple of years in Corrales and then Rio Rancho. Looking back, wished I never left because it grew on me after awhile and was definetely alot more laid back than here.

BLUE THUNDER · 06-09-2007, 12:37 AM

Sweet ride. I too recently purchased my first blazer, and love it!!!! I'm sure you're going to have a blast working on your new rig. I know i do. Later, Mario.

CJ5 Convert · 06-09-2007, 03:03 AM

Thanks all, for you comments. I hope she's as good under the paint as she is above it.

BLUE THUNDER you a native to Texas? me too. I just moved here (Las Cruces ,NM) I was born and raised around Ft. Worth. It's allways good to here from homefolk.

BLUE THUNDER · 06-09-2007, 09:57 AM

Yeah, born and raised in Texas. San Antonio to be exact. There are several of us on the board from the S.A. area. BLIZZ (my brother), Critter, Jtrux, and myself. We all have blazers that we work on every chance we get. Well take care in N.M. and give us a shout if you have any questions. Later, Mario.

hyde · 06-10-2007, 01:37 PM

Looks like fun...Reminds me of Starsky and Hutch

CJ5 Convert · 06-10-2007, 02:06 PM

Tha's awesome maybe I should change my avitar. But to be honest I probably look and sound more like Bo Duke. To bad the thing didn't come with Daisy Duke.

06-08-2007, 12:48 AM	#1
CJ5 Convert Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,079	First Blazer - Project 1969 K5 4WD and sweet pinstripes! Hello All, I'm new to the board. But, allready you folks have helped me solve several problems. To be honest I don't know alot about cars but I'm learning as I go and I really appreciate the knowledge on this board I wouldn't have known where to start. The broke windsheild, the leaky steering pump and box, the crushed oil pan, the transmision that is pouring fluid out the pan, the NP205 that is leaking worse, or the wiring hack job that at least works on the outside. Thanks in advance 'cause I'm gonna have lot's of questions and hello from sunny New Mexico. 1969 Blazer CST 4WD 350/TH350/NP205 Last edited by CJ5 Convert; 06-08-2007 at 12:49 AM.

06-08-2007, 02:47 AM	#2
ClassicJimmy FNG to resto/mod world! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 196	Re: First Blazer - Project 1969 K5 4WD and sweet pinstripes! Welcome from Washington! Born down there in Ft. Sumner. Family in Las Cruces & north of Las Vegas, NM. Dig the Blazer! (you came to the right place!) __________________ 71 GMC Jimmy - under construction 75 GMC K25 Sierra Grande - under deconstruction 92 Chevy K2500 ECSB - sold 04 Nissan Titan ECSB Off Road - sold & missed 13 Ford F-150 Ecoboost (work truck) - sold 16 Ford F-150 Ecoboost (work truck)

06-08-2007, 06:34 AM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: First Blazer - Project 1969 K5 4WD and sweet pinstripes! Welcome to the board, let the fun begin. Enjoy the ride.

06-08-2007, 06:59 AM	#4
haus MMMM Ramen! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beavercreek, OH Posts: 118	Re: First Blazer - Project 1969 K5 4WD and sweet pinstripes! Spent a year stationed in Alamogordo. I liked Las Cruces. Always made my wife take me to the Red Lobster. mmmm... __________________ Tim - 1970 chevy blazer

06-08-2007, 07:06 AM	#5
charlie diaz Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 138	Re: First Blazer - Project 1969 K5 4WD and sweet pinstripes! WELCOME!!! I don't have a blazer, but I wish I did. I think that you'll love the blazer more than the CJ5. You might not be able to get into as tight of spots with the blazer, but the parts are so much beefier and being a chevy, theyre a lot more interchangable(sp?). I take it that the hum-vee in your avatar indicates that you're in the military???

06-08-2007, 07:57 AM	#6
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: First Blazer - Project 1969 K5 4WD and sweet pinstripes! Welcome to the Board.... Looks like you have really nice K5. You'll have those few issues you mentiond fixed in no time. The body looks to be in great shape. Congrats... __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

06-08-2007, 08:48 AM	#7
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: First Blazer - Project 1969 K5 4WD and sweet pinstripes! Congrats on the new Blazer - looks nice. Welcome to the board as well... I recently bought one - but is hasn't reached me yet (still in shipping ), but that just allows me to stash some cash to do some things to it once it reaches me Sounds like a lot of fun (little) projects to learn more about your Blazer (and cars in general) are coming your way. I would agree with what others have said - you came to the right place. If you can't find the answer by searching this forum - just ask the question - and chances are somebody has done it or has some knowledge on who does know. I would agree with you - the pinstripes ARE pretty neat!

06-08-2007, 08:59 AM	#8
ABLAZN Oh..never mind.... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 588	Re: First Blazer - Project 1969 K5 4WD and sweet pinstripes! from Oregon. It looks like you have a nice solid body to start with. The other stuff is normal for rigs our rigs, but it is all just part of the fun. __________________ 1972 Blazer -6 inch lift -35 inch BFG A/T's Turbo 350 NP-205 454 BB (for now) MORE TO COME !!!!!! Now going to 2WD!!!!! Sold. I got it back after 22 years and did not even know it !!! THE STORY HERE Project Low Down Dirty Rat

06-08-2007, 09:15 AM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: First Blazer - Project 1969 K5 4WD and sweet pinstripes! Awfully clean looking K5 - I can't see any rust! That is a huge plus if it is rust free. Welcome to the board! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-08-2007, 11:28 AM	#12
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: First Blazer - Project 1969 K5 4WD and sweet pinstripes! Looks like it just needs a coat of wax and a front bumper and you're good to go (of course, ya might want to fix the mechanical issues before you drive too far from home.) __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-08-2007, 02:18 PM	#13
JWPOORE Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 198	Re: First Blazer - Project 1969 K5 4WD and sweet pinstripes! from Madera, California. I miss New Mexico; lived there for a couple of years in Corrales and then Rio Rancho. Looking back, wished I never left because it grew on me after awhile and was definetely alot more laid back than here.

06-09-2007, 12:37 AM	#14
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: First Blazer - Project 1969 K5 4WD and sweet pinstripes! Sweet ride. I too recently purchased my first blazer, and love it!!!! I'm sure you're going to have a blast working on your new rig. I know i do. Later, Mario.

06-09-2007, 03:03 AM	#15
CJ5 Convert Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,079	Re: First Blazer - Project 1969 K5 4WD and sweet pinstripes! Thanks all, for you comments. I hope she's as good under the paint as she is above it. BLUE THUNDER you a native to Texas? me too. I just moved here (Las Cruces ,NM) I was born and raised around Ft. Worth. It's allways good to here from homefolk. __________________ - Jason *Orange Crush - 1969 K5 Blazer CST 4WD MONEY PIT* 1975 CJ5 Renegade - Levi's Edition - 304 V8 original paint

06-09-2007, 09:57 AM	#16
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: First Blazer - Project 1969 K5 4WD and sweet pinstripes! Yeah, born and raised in Texas. San Antonio to be exact. There are several of us on the board from the S.A. area. BLIZZ (my brother), Critter, Jtrux, and myself. We all have blazers that we work on every chance we get. Well take care in N.M. and give us a shout if you have any questions. Later, Mario.

06-10-2007, 01:37 PM	#17
hyde Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 101	Re: First Blazer - Project 1969 K5 4WD and sweet pinstripes! Looks like fun...Reminds me of Starsky and Hutch __________________ 06 Crew Cab GMC[/B] on 22's 07 Duramax 4x4 Lifted Maxed Out! 1972 2WD K5. 89k miles. Soon to be bagged, LS1 and bad! 1967 Short and Wide. Soon to be an LS1 and bagged



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06-10-2007, 02:06 PM	#18
CJ5 Convert Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,079	Re: First Blazer - Project 1969 K5 4WD and sweet pinstripes! Tha's awesome maybe I should change my avitar. But to be honest I probably look and sound more like Bo Duke. To bad the thing didn't come with Daisy Duke. __________________ - Jason *Orange Crush - 1969 K5 Blazer CST 4WD MONEY PIT* 1975 CJ5 Renegade - Levi's Edition - 304 V8 original paint

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