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jdurant · 06-02-2008, 10:20 AM

It isn't much progress, but some is better than none. I removed the bumperettes and put the 87 grill on. I ordered 10" rallies for the rear that I was hoping would come in on Friday. They didn't, so I didn't spray the bronze paint which is going on them, and the big horizontal bar on the grill, and the 87 headlight bezels. I think it already looks alot better though.

And these wheels are starting to grow on me.

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**old Rusty C10** · 06-02-2008, 10:39 AM

looks nice as it sits

Malo83 · 06-02-2008, 10:46 AM

I think I like the before pic better, the dark grill doesn't do anything for me, some sport mirrors would really finish it, Nice looking Blazer

jdurant · 06-02-2008, 03:38 PM

ouch.

tvblazer78 · 06-02-2008, 03:56 PM

Do you not like the wheels that is on it? Good looking blazer too

jdurant · 06-02-2008, 04:01 PM

No. I don't, but they are starting to grow on me. They do look better in my opinion with the simpler front end. They are in the parts forum.

72BlckButy · 06-02-2008, 10:40 PM

Lookin' good! I like the Blazer on both spectrums... with the wheels/grill and with the new grill as well. Can't wait to see what it looks like with the new wheels.

andresco50 · 06-02-2008, 11:01 PM

Nice blazer... you have to do this: I love that black grill but paint it silver like the original, install sport mirrors and I'd like a rallys on it

84 400 · 06-02-2008, 11:21 PM

hey progress is progress!

I think sport mirrors would be a good addition to your blazer but the paint looks real nice on it so i would leave the dumbos.

I think the rallies would add to the looks as well.

Malo83 · 06-03-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jdurant

ouch.

Wasn't dissing on you jd

I like the Blazer, just expressing what i like and what I would do

87Bob · 06-03-2008, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdurant

No. I don't, but they are starting to grow on me. They do look better in my opinion with the simpler front end. They are in the parts forum.

What ya doing with the old grill? Will it fit an 85 C10 with single square headlights?

slugish · 06-03-2008, 06:17 PM

Very sharp looking blazer / for ever what an old farts opinion is worth , I like the firsr picture the best 7 THE WHEELS LOOK GOOD. Opinions are good , but do it the way you like / 12 people will give you 12 different opions/ gets confusing.
Good luck on your decisions.

jdurant · 06-04-2008, 01:04 AM

Thanks all,
I agree-I am a big fan of the sport mirrors-they always look better with them, but yeah I don't want to have to paint it for them. But I have a brand new set waiting to go on the truck, when I paint it.
Everyone keep in mind that the grill is not done yet, but my plans are to leave what is black--black. It's gonna look good with the big bar and headlight bezels colormatched, I promise.
87Bob, yeah that grill should fit I think. I have it listed(kind of) in my wheels for sale thread. I will probably start another thread for it this weekend. Pm me with an offer if you are interested.
P.S.--I am always negotiable with stuff like that.

jdurant · 06-04-2008, 01:12 AM

Oh, and I did get my 10" rallies in, and my wife is off Saturday so she can watch lil' Ms. In-to-stuff(my 11mo. daughter), and I can get something done. So I should have a real good update at the end of the weekend.

And Malo83,
no harm, no foul. But I do want to change your mind about the grill when I'm done. So when I update be sure and post your opinion--and be honest please.

LSXC1078 · 06-04-2008, 01:34 AM

Looks great man! Love the wheels!

boxrodz · 06-05-2008, 07:33 PM

JD -
Clean-looking Blazer.
Here's a couple of visuals with a bit of an altitude adjustment.

(20" Blings vs. 17" Truck Ralleys)

jdurant · 06-05-2008, 09:00 PM

Hey thanks. the irocs look alot better lowered, but my main problem with them is really the trackwidth of the Blazer. The rear is 3" narrower than the front. I got the rallies 1.5" deeper dish to compensate for that.

Are the trucks like that too? I thought I noticed that on my truck but it didn't look so bad. Maybe because the wheel base is longer?

killthewabbit · 06-05-2008, 09:28 PM

Trucks are like that too. Drives me nuts, but not nuts enough to get spacers or anything.

The staggered rallys are going to look good, dude. Make sure you post pics when they're on.

Richard D · 06-19-2008, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdurant

Hey thanks. the irocs look alot better lowered, but my main problem with them is really the trackwidth of the Blazer. The rear is 3" narrower than the front. I got the rallies 1.5" deeper dish to compensate for that.

Are the trucks like that too? I thought I noticed that on my truck but it didn't look so bad. Maybe because the wheel base is longer?

Did they come from a Camaro? Did you use adapters to change the bolt pattern? The Camaro/Firebird from '82-'92 had different offset front/rear; they were marked front or rear. I remember in the early 90s several of my buddies had '82-'92 wheels on '70-'81 Camaros, and the fronts always stuck out too far, unless you switched the fronts and rears.

jdurant · 06-19-2008, 03:35 PM

No they are replicas.
5x5 Bolt Pattern

Richard D · 06-19-2008, 03:48 PM

I see. I understand the rear track is narrower than the front on these trucks? No wonder the stock wheels look skinnier than they should. I had truck rallies custom made to fit mine.

Richard D · 06-19-2008, 03:49 PM

Who did you order your rallies from, are they 15"?

06-02-2008, 10:20 AM	#1
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	New Pic (progress?) It isn't much progress, but some is better than none. I removed the bumperettes and put the 87 grill on. I ordered 10" rallies for the rear that I was hoping would come in on Friday. They didn't, so I didn't spray the bronze paint which is going on them, and the big horizontal bar on the grill, and the 87 headlight bezels. I think it already looks alot better though. And these wheels are starting to grow on me. Before: After: [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

06-02-2008, 10:39 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: New Pic (progress?) looks nice as it sits __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-02-2008, 10:46 AM	#3
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: New Pic (progress?) I think I like the before pic better, the dark grill doesn't do anything for me, some sport mirrors would really finish it, Nice looking Blazer

06-02-2008, 03:38 PM	#4
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: New Pic (progress?) ouch. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

06-02-2008, 03:56 PM	#5
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: New Pic (progress?) Do you not like the wheels that is on it? Good looking blazer too __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

06-02-2008, 04:01 PM	#6
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: New Pic (progress?) No. I don't, but they are starting to grow on me. They do look better in my opinion with the simpler front end. They are in the parts forum. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

06-02-2008, 10:40 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New Pic (progress?) Lookin' good! I like the Blazer on both spectrums... with the wheels/grill and with the new grill as well. Can't wait to see what it looks like with the new wheels. __________________ -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)

06-02-2008, 11:01 PM	#8
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: New Pic (progress?) Nice blazer... you have to do this: I love that black grill but paint it silver like the original, install sport mirrors and I'd like a rallys on it __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

06-02-2008, 11:21 PM	#9
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: New Pic (progress?) hey progress is progress! I think sport mirrors would be a good addition to your blazer but the paint looks real nice on it so i would leave the dumbos. I think the rallies would add to the looks as well. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

06-03-2008, 06:17 PM	#12
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: New Pic (progress?) Very sharp looking blazer / for ever what an old farts opinion is worth , I like the firsr picture the best 7 THE WHEELS LOOK GOOD. Opinions are good , but do it the way you like / 12 people will give you 12 different opions/ gets confusing. Good luck on your decisions.

06-04-2008, 01:04 AM	#13
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: New Pic (progress?) Thanks all, I agree-I am a big fan of the sport mirrors-they always look better with them, but yeah I don't want to have to paint it for them. But I have a brand new set waiting to go on the truck, when I paint it. Everyone keep in mind that the grill is not done yet, but my plans are to leave what is black--black. It's gonna look good with the big bar and headlight bezels colormatched, I promise. 87Bob, yeah that grill should fit I think. I have it listed(kind of) in my wheels for sale thread. I will probably start another thread for it this weekend. Pm me with an offer if you are interested. P.S.--I am always negotiable with stuff like that. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

06-04-2008, 01:12 AM	#14
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: New Pic (progress?) Oh, and I did get my 10" rallies in, and my wife is off Saturday so she can watch lil' Ms. In-to-stuff(my 11mo. daughter), and I can get something done. So I should have a real good update at the end of the weekend. And Malo83, no harm, no foul. But I do want to change your mind about the grill when I'm done. So when I update be sure and post your opinion--and be honest please. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

06-04-2008, 01:34 AM	#15
LSXC1078 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burleson,Texas Posts: 11	Re: New Pic (progress?) Looks great man! Love the wheels!

06-05-2008, 07:33 PM	#16
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: New Pic (progress?) JD - Clean-looking Blazer. Here's a couple of visuals with a bit of an altitude adjustment. (20" Blings vs. 17" Truck Ralleys) Attached Images __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

06-05-2008, 09:00 PM	#17
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: New Pic (progress?) Hey thanks. the irocs look alot better lowered, but my main problem with them is really the trackwidth of the Blazer. The rear is 3" narrower than the front. I got the rallies 1.5" deeper dish to compensate for that. Are the trucks like that too? I thought I noticed that on my truck but it didn't look so bad. Maybe because the wheel base is longer? __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd



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06-05-2008, 09:28 PM	#18
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: New Pic (progress?) Trucks are like that too. Drives me nuts, but not nuts enough to get spacers or anything. The staggered rallys are going to look good, dude. Make sure you post pics when they're on. __________________ -- Will

06-19-2008, 03:35 PM	#20
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: New Pic (progress?) No they are replicas. 5x5 Bolt Pattern __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

06-19-2008, 03:48 PM	#21
Richard D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Ctiy TX Posts: 228	Re: New Pic (progress?) I see. I understand the rear track is narrower than the front on these trucks? No wonder the stock wheels look skinnier than they should. I had truck rallies custom made to fit mine.

06-19-2008, 03:49 PM	#22
Richard D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Ctiy TX Posts: 228	Re: New Pic (progress?) Who did you order your rallies from, are they 15"?

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