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07-18-2008, 08:52 AM
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Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
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Back in the game. Got another 72 Blazer
Hey guys, just wanted to say that I'm back in the game. This will be my 4th 1972 Blazer. I have also had one 1971 and one 1972 Jimmy as well as a few trucks. This will be my final one that I hopefuly never sell. My girlfiend and I few from Dallas-Fort Worth last week and drove it back from Colorado. I found it on Denver's Craigslist and it is really nice. The engine (383), trans, suspension and drivetrain have all been rebuilt or new. The interior is great and only one very, very small rust hole in the rocker box. The body is almost perfect, but the paint is weak (orginal). Its has a 4 inch suspension lift and 35 inch tires. I'll be customizing it soon with newer model seats, AC and some other things. Oh yeah, it has a single wall top too. It ran perfect the whole 600+ trip back. I'm really proud of this one and got a great deal on it. Just wanted to say hi and will post pics of progress. Thanks for all the help and advice over the years. I'm sure I'll have more questions to come, Mike
Last edited by TX72K5; 07-23-2008 at 08:43 AM. Reason: title wrong |
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07-18-2008, 08:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
Nice score, looks like it's in great shape. Congrats., I'm liking it...be careful with that fuel filter, if it's the glass one I'm thinkin' it is
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07-18-2008, 09:02 AM
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Post Whore
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
Very nice K5 - keep us posted on what you do to it.
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07-18-2008, 09:17 AM
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Can't wait to retire!!
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Corunna, MI
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
Very nice!
And please keep us posted on updates/mods.
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07-18-2008, 09:39 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Columbus, Ohio
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
Looks pretty nice to me! Congrats on 2 things:
I don't know if I would have the stones to try that - but you pulled it off! Good Luck with your future updates/improvements! |
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07-18-2008, 10:45 AM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Bothell, WA
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
Looks really nice. The paint looks great in the pictures. Got any interior shots?
I thought I was brave driving my truck the 290+ miles from Eugene back when I bought it. I was fairly confident since it was previously owned by to upstanding board members.
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07-18-2008, 11:11 AM
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I'm a poor spectator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Antonio, Tx
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
I wish my blue blazer looked that good, nice one.
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07-18-2008, 12:07 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord NC
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
Sweeeet !!!!!1
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07-18-2008, 12:11 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
that paint dont look weak to me
awesome score good luck talk to ya soon |
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07-18-2008, 01:18 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: North Louisiana
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
WOW nice score! Great color combo too.
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07-18-2008, 03:03 PM
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Active Member
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Location: sa tx
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
Very nice, and glad you made it 600+ miles, gutsy and good that the new Blazer did not let you down.
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07-18-2008, 03:47 PM
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PROJECT 7DEUCE
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
Sweet score.....
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GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKSMEMBER #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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07-20-2008, 12:36 AM
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Tot Roddin'
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
Nice score!
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07-20-2008, 02:19 AM
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MMMM Ramen!
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
sweet truck!
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07-20-2008, 07:02 AM
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Location: Central Vermont
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
Great adventure for you and the G/F.
Welcome back, this one is definitely a keeper. |
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07-20-2008, 09:57 AM
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Old School, New Style
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
Awesome ride. Congrats
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07-20-2008, 10:49 AM
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
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07-20-2008, 05:19 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Denver, Colorado
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
congrads! looks good.
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07-21-2008, 10:53 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: San Antonio
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
Dude, great find. Glad to see it in Texas. Now that we know it's roadworthy, you'll have no problem drivin it down to San Antonio to show it off to the rest of the guys down here. Welcome back. Later, Mario.
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07-22-2008, 01:05 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Fort Worth, TX 76133
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
Admitted brother if it wasn't for me being up at midnight and checking craigslist in Littleton, Colorado area you wouldn't have found that truck. If it wasn't for me kicking you in the rear and telling you to buy it you wouldn't have bought it!!! If it wasn't for me,,,,,,,,,,,, well you would be lost!!!!!! Good luck buddy with that B-U-Ti-Ful truck.... Nice score...... Alway here to help you out
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07-22-2008, 12:59 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Northern AZ
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
Man, I'd be hard pressed to touch that, at least from what I see! AC is cool, but if the interior is good, I'd roll that for a while!! I have been preaching to you guys on the other side of the world to get on a plane and do as this member did. It is a leap of faith, but honestly any motor that runs, holds oil pressure, doesn't smoke or miss, and has good belts hoses should make a drive. I have sold no less than 8-10 vehicles through ebay and the board over the last 6-8 years and have never had anyone closer than 1,000 miles, heck one was to Canada 6 hours north of detroit, MI and they drove em home, never a hick-up. I am not the type of person to "get" somebody, but I guess I figure there is more good than bad out there? Am I just nieve? There are some deals in AZ, CA, NV, NM, OR, WA, ID, UT, CO, and a plane ticket and a fun drive home and you could be 10 steps ahead of the game and be making changes so it is "YOUR'S" instead of redoing the whole thing just to make it safe and whole.
Sorry for the book, but sweet Blazer, congrats on your buddies hooking you up and twisting your arm and sweet score, we need more picts!! Last edited by 70rs/ss; 07-22-2008 at 01:01 PM. |
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07-23-2008, 08:40 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
Interior pics
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07-23-2008, 08:41 AM
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Junior Member
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Location: Fort Worth, Texas
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
One more
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07-23-2008, 10:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: San Antonio
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Re: Back in the game. Go another 72 Blazer
Love the stereo location. Let me know when you are comming down to S.A. Later, Mario
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