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**lks dcvn** · 05-08-2008, 07:34 PM

So I recently changed jobs and as a result I have to drive a different way to work now...

I drove past what appeared to be a GMC SWB 4x4 on the side of the road this morning on my way in...and decided to go back over my lunch hour and have a closer look.

I got out and when I looked underneath - I was surprised that there were rocker support boxes - then I stood up and noted that it was a unibody - somebody had grafted a cab roof onto a Jimmy - not a half cab - but they welded the cab roof on there and then slapped bondo over that -

I checked out the body mounts and they were solid - but the thing is crap now with the body work that they did...

I didn't have the camera with me or I would have got some pix...

Maybe I should go back and low ball him since I know what it could be with some body work...

Just was disappointed to see that the Jimmy was ruined in that way...

bouncytruck · 05-08-2008, 08:07 PM

I'm not a fan of the Trazer (or Bluck). I think it ruins one of the best assets of a blazer - the removable top. Unfortunately, there have been many made. If you own the truck, you can do what you want.

Low ball he guy and see if you can make a nice off-road truck.

**lks dcvn** · 05-08-2008, 08:28 PM

He seemed pretty proud of it...(for the asking price) - and it was Frankenstein'd together...

I didn't get to see the inside of it...the doors were locked.

I didn't talk to the owner - just stopped to check it out.

bouncytruck · 05-08-2008, 09:30 PM

Probably not worth your time and effort to stop again...

72BlckButy · 05-08-2008, 09:30 PM

What a waste... I've never been a fan of the Trazers. Just because you can doesn't mean you should.

**lks dcvn** · 05-08-2008, 10:08 PM

I will take my camera with me on my way to work tomorrow and see if it is still there...

I know you guys like pictures so I will see what I can do...

Just imagine a big red turd...with wheels of course - oh and a hard top...

Frizzle Fry · 05-08-2008, 11:15 PM

They can be very well built like LFD's but it's not my cup of tea.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-09-2008, 02:16 AM

Main reason I bought a 1/2 top (In any condition)

Chevyman63 · 05-09-2008, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

What a waste... I've never been a fan of the Trazers. Just because you can doesn't mean you should.

**lks dcvn** · 05-12-2008, 01:37 AM

Finally went and got the pix this morning ---enjoy -

**jaros44sr** · 05-12-2008, 02:08 AM

Yur're rite what a waste, I guess my problem is that I see it done correctly and the workmanship is like nite and day

67_C-30 · 05-12-2008, 07:39 AM

I agree with you guys, why not just build a truck if you want a truck. It ends up looking like a truck - even if it is a goofy-looking short truck! Now that I think about it, Trazers are the short buses of the trucking world!

BuckLucky · 05-12-2008, 07:57 AM

Looks like a good trail rig to beat the livin crap out of!!

**lks dcvn** · 05-12-2008, 05:07 PM

yeah - but not for $2500

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-12-2008, 05:34 PM

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-12-2008, 05:41 PM

Another one runined....

bouncytruck · 05-15-2008, 12:58 AM

Here's another one for sale. Looks like it might be in better shape -
http://spokane.craigslist.org/car/679320193.html

**nightmare** · 05-15-2008, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Here's another one for sale. Looks like it might be in better shape -
http://spokane.craigslist.org/car/679320193.html

Yeah, especially since the top is still "removable"

bouncytruck · 05-15-2008, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by nightmare

Yeah, especially since the top is still "removable"

I didn't read it very well. I didn't notice it had a removeable hard top. That's a great price!

hotrodhomi · 05-15-2008, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Here's another one for sale. Looks like it might be in better shape -
http://spokane.craigslist.org/car/679320193.html

You could almost sell the halftop for that price if its in good shape.

**Yukon Jack** · 05-15-2008, 04:43 PM

Man, someone needs to grab the one in the link - $1,800 asking price isn't bad but I'd bet it could be had for $1,500!

Thanks for posting pics of the above trazer. I appreciate the craftsmanship it takes to do that mod correctly, but I just don't see the appeal of loosing the ability to yank the top and be free!

hotrodhomi · 05-15-2008, 04:58 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1156886170 that's why I have one of these.

**lks dcvn** · 05-15-2008, 05:24 PM

Still looking for a 1/2 cab myself - wrestling with the top can be a pain.

bouncytruck · 05-15-2008, 05:46 PM

Buy that red truck. Put the half top on the green 69 and convert the red one to 2wd...

hotrodhomi · 05-15-2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lks dcvn

Still looking for a 1/2 cab myself - wrestling with the top can be a pain.

I built a rack in my garage so now I can take mine off by myself. I used four eye bolts in the ceiling and two 2x4s with eye bolts at each end. Then I ratcheted the top up with tie downs.

05-08-2008, 07:34 PM	#1
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	What a waste... So I recently changed jobs and as a result I have to drive a different way to work now... I drove past what appeared to be a GMC SWB 4x4 on the side of the road this morning on my way in...and decided to go back over my lunch hour and have a closer look. I got out and when I looked underneath - I was surprised that there were rocker support boxes - then I stood up and noted that it was a unibody - somebody had grafted a cab roof onto a Jimmy - not a half cab - but they welded the cab roof on there and then slapped bondo over that - I checked out the body mounts and they were solid - but the thing is crap now with the body work that they did... I didn't have the camera with me or I would have got some pix... Maybe I should go back and low ball him since I know what it could be with some body work... Just was disappointed to see that the Jimmy was ruined in that way...

05-08-2008, 08:07 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: What a waste... I'm not a fan of the Trazer (or Bluck). I think it ruins one of the best assets of a blazer - the removable top. Unfortunately, there have been many made. If you own the truck, you can do what you want. Low ball he guy and see if you can make a nice off-road truck. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-08-2008, 08:28 PM	#3
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: What a waste... He seemed pretty proud of it...(for the asking price) - and it was Frankenstein'd together... I didn't get to see the inside of it...the doors were locked. I didn't talk to the owner - just stopped to check it out.

05-08-2008, 09:30 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: What a waste... Probably not worth your time and effort to stop again... __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-08-2008, 09:30 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What a waste... What a waste... I've never been a fan of the Trazers. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-08-2008, 10:08 PM	#6
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: What a waste... I will take my camera with me on my way to work tomorrow and see if it is still there... I know you guys like pictures so I will see what I can do... Just imagine a big red turd...with wheels of course - oh and a hard top...

05-08-2008, 11:15 PM	#7
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: What a waste... They can be very well built like LFD's but it's not my cup of tea.

05-09-2008, 02:16 AM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: What a waste... Main reason I bought a 1/2 top (In any condition) __________________ 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

05-12-2008, 01:37 AM	#10
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: What a waste... Finally went and got the pix this morning ---enjoy - Attached Images

05-12-2008, 02:08 AM	#11
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: What a waste... Yur're rite what a waste, I guess my problem is that I see it done correctly and the workmanship is like nite and day __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

05-12-2008, 07:39 AM	#12
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: What a waste... I agree with you guys, why not just build a truck if you want a truck. It ends up looking like a truck - even if it is a goofy-looking short truck! Now that I think about it, Trazers are the short buses of the trucking world! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 05-12-2008 at 08:36 AM.

05-12-2008, 07:57 AM	#13
BuckLucky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 51	Re: What a waste... Looks like a good trail rig to beat the livin crap out of!!

05-12-2008, 05:07 PM	#14
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: What a waste... yeah - but not for $2500

05-12-2008, 05:34 PM	#15
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: What a waste... __________________ 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

05-12-2008, 05:41 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: What a waste... Another one runined.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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05-15-2008, 12:58 AM	#17
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: What a waste... Here's another one for sale. Looks like it might be in better shape - http://spokane.craigslist.org/car/679320193.html __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-15-2008, 04:43 PM	#21
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: What a waste... Man, someone needs to grab the one in the link - $1,800 asking price isn't bad but I'd bet it could be had for $1,500! Thanks for posting pics of the above trazer. I appreciate the craftsmanship it takes to do that mod correctly, but I just don't see the appeal of loosing the ability to yank the top and be free! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-15-2008, 04:58 PM	#22
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: What a waste... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1156886170 that's why I have one of these. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht Last edited by hotrodhomi; 05-15-2008 at 04:58 PM.

05-15-2008, 05:24 PM	#23
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: What a waste... <show off> Still looking for a 1/2 cab myself - wrestling with the top can be a pain.

05-15-2008, 05:46 PM	#24
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: What a waste... Buy that red truck. Put the half top on the green 69 and convert the red one to 2wd... __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

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