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BigRed Beast · 08-19-2007, 12:04 PM

Good morning...

Funny--I've been reading the various forums for almost two years as an unregistered guest, just getting ready for the eventual purchase. Finally made the puchase and I'm shy about jumping in...and this is no place for the faint of heart!

We bought a 1972 Blazer 4x4, factory AC, usual rot, as my son's project car. He's 14 and is an absolute novice at wrenching, body work, etc. I'm not much further along, but we figured it would be a father/son project and we'd learn together. By the time he's 16 and with license, we'd have her pretty well complete and he would have a cool vehicle to tackle the snow, mountains, etc. We live near Elizabeth, CO, about 6300 feet and get more snow than Denver proper, so 4x4 was key. And, wrapping him in a bunch of steel didn't bother me in the least. Finally, if we do it right, he has a truck that'll take him anywhere for as long as he wants it and will have some value when he's done...if ever!

As it is a driver with one small oil leak, our goal was to get the heater elements totally back together--the duct air slelector is busted and the hoses are pretty rough; get the top sealed well enough so momma can drive it to the grocery store in the worst snow; and get the rear floor band-aided to get the elements out. Proper body work was to begin next spring, but...

Got to reading some long threads about painting, and eventually ended up on a Mopar site where a guy took a gallon of Rustoleum, cut it with thinner and worked his butt off painting, sanding, recoating a 70's Charger until it was pert near perfect. Now, time I've got and money's never around when you need it, so we started the body work/painting a bit earlier than anticipated. Pretty amazing. Oh, I neglected to mention that he was rolling it on. I'm at the 600 grit stage and I gotta tell you--good results thus far.

I'll post pics on the Blazer forumn soon as I download my camera...but I'm glad to be part of this group and happy my son will be here as well...

Big Red Beast ( my son named it!)

**Thealien** · 08-19-2007, 12:58 PM

Welcome to the right place, keep us posted.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-19-2007, 05:43 PM

From West TN

krue · 08-19-2007, 06:32 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

Stepside65 · 08-19-2007, 07:00 PM

Welcome from blazin New Mexico.

L0WRIDE · 08-19-2007, 07:18 PM

to the board

glock35ipsc · 08-20-2007, 12:45 AM

Welcome from up near Fort Collins! There are a bunch of us around here to help you out, just hollar!

jsbgump · 08-20-2007, 01:50 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

ChevyDude · 08-20-2007, 01:54 AM

I'm in Westminster and my shop is in Northglenn.....Welcome!!!

Alex

86swb · 08-20-2007, 09:43 AM

Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky.

shaneschevys · 08-20-2007, 12:37 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

c-mack · 08-21-2007, 04:38 PM

hi, welcome to the boards from east texas.

**Ron 586** · 08-21-2007, 06:26 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

Lemield · 08-24-2007, 02:49 PM

Welcome from Arvada!

BACKYARD88 · 08-24-2007, 03:07 PM

from South Texas.

gulfcoast66 · 08-24-2007, 03:14 PM

Welcome

**Canadian694x4** · 08-25-2007, 05:42 PM

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!

CAL 58 GMC · 08-27-2007, 12:25 AM

Welcome from Central Califronia

GREASEMONKEY72 · 09-05-2007, 12:10 AM

WELCOME to the board

**1971K54X4** · 09-06-2007, 08:53 AM

from Iowa

72BlckButy · 09-10-2007, 08:52 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

CJ5 Convert · 09-12-2007, 01:03 AM

Welcome from sunny New Mexico

08-19-2007, 12:04 PM	#1
BigRed Beast Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 140	Another Denver first gen Good morning... Funny--I've been reading the various forums for almost two years as an unregistered guest, just getting ready for the eventual purchase. Finally made the puchase and I'm shy about jumping in...and this is no place for the faint of heart! We bought a 1972 Blazer 4x4, factory AC, usual rot, as my son's project car. He's 14 and is an absolute novice at wrenching, body work, etc. I'm not much further along, but we figured it would be a father/son project and we'd learn together. By the time he's 16 and with license, we'd have her pretty well complete and he would have a cool vehicle to tackle the snow, mountains, etc. We live near Elizabeth, CO, about 6300 feet and get more snow than Denver proper, so 4x4 was key. And, wrapping him in a bunch of steel didn't bother me in the least. Finally, if we do it right, he has a truck that'll take him anywhere for as long as he wants it and will have some value when he's done...if ever! As it is a driver with one small oil leak, our goal was to get the heater elements totally back together--the duct air slelector is busted and the hoses are pretty rough; get the top sealed well enough so momma can drive it to the grocery store in the worst snow; and get the rear floor band-aided to get the elements out. Proper body work was to begin next spring, but... Got to reading some long threads about painting, and eventually ended up on a Mopar site where a guy took a gallon of Rustoleum, cut it with thinner and worked his butt off painting, sanding, recoating a 70's Charger until it was pert near perfect. Now, time I've got and money's never around when you need it, so we started the body work/painting a bit earlier than anticipated. Pretty amazing. Oh, I neglected to mention that he was rolling it on. I'm at the 600 grit stage and I gotta tell you--good results thus far. I'll post pics on the Blazer forumn soon as I download my camera...but I'm glad to be part of this group and happy my son will be here as well... Big Red Beast ( my son named it!)

08-19-2007, 12:58 PM	#2
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: Another Denver first gen Welcome to the right place, keep us posted.

08-19-2007, 05:43 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Another Denver first gen From West TN __________________ 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

08-19-2007, 06:32 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Another Denver first gen Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "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"

08-19-2007, 07:00 PM	#5
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: Another Denver first gen Welcome from blazin New Mexico. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

08-19-2007, 07:18 PM	#6
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Another Denver first gen to the board __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

08-20-2007, 12:45 AM	#7
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Another Denver first gen Welcome from up near Fort Collins! There are a bunch of us around here to help you out, just hollar! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

08-20-2007, 01:50 AM	#8
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Another Denver first gen Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

08-20-2007, 01:54 AM	#9
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Another Denver first gen I'm in Westminster and my shop is in Northglenn.....Welcome!!! Alex __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

08-20-2007, 09:43 AM	#10
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Another Denver first gen Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-20-2007, 12:37 PM	#11
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Another Denver first gen Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

08-21-2007, 04:38 PM	#12
c-mack Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Crockett, Texas Posts: 581	Re: Another Denver first gen hi, welcome to the boards from east texas. __________________ 1967 chevy truck 350 V8 1973 VW Transporter/Hippy Bus 1964 VW Baja Bug "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace"- Jimi Hendrix

08-21-2007, 06:26 PM	#13
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Another Denver first gen Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

08-24-2007, 02:49 PM	#14
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Another Denver first gen Welcome from Arvada! __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

08-24-2007, 03:07 PM	#15
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Another Denver first gen from South Texas. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting



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08-24-2007, 03:14 PM	#16
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Another Denver first gen Welcome __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

08-25-2007, 05:42 PM	#17
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: Another Denver first gen Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

08-27-2007, 12:25 AM	#18
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Another Denver first gen Welcome from Central Califronia __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

09-05-2007, 12:10 AM	#19
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Another Denver first gen WELCOME to the board __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

09-06-2007, 08:53 AM	#20
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09-10-2007, 08:52 AM	#21
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09-12-2007, 01:03 AM	#22
CJ5 Convert Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,079	Re: Another Denver first gen Welcome from sunny New Mexico __________________ - Jason *Orange Crush - 1969 K5 Blazer CST 4WD MONEY PIT* 1975 CJ5 Renegade - Levi's Edition - 304 V8 original paint

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