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glimmertwin01 · 03-14-2009, 04:44 PM

You gotta love shippers with fast service. I bought this from Mike in December, I didnt want to drive it in the salt so he kept her for me till Wednesday. he delivered the truck to a Flying J in Winslow AZ and it was on the road 6pm local time 9 pm EST. i got a call yesterday at 4:20 pm (43 hrs later) and it was the truck driver with my new project (toy) Talk about fast I didnt expect it till next week. Had to do some basic tune up stuff to the carb to get her to run decent .... the truck lived at 6000 ft and I live at 300 ft above sea level... so I leaned the carb out and reset the mixture, retarded the timing to 4 BTDC and adjusted the idle to 700... she fires right up! purrs with no back fires and no toxic fumes!!!! and its a 454!!!!

glimmertwin01 · 03-14-2009, 04:50 PM

the first pic was wed in Arizona the next were Friday afternoon in NY and this afternoon
Just in case you fellas wanna see a rust free truck follow my rehab of her...here is the spid and some chassis pics.... still has some AZ mud on her.... its now in the driveway
Thanks MIKE! great truck and for the fellas who didnt get her...shame shame shame its a beast..... a BIG blocked Beast

glimmertwin01 · 03-14-2009, 04:51 PM

oops posted a pic twice...oh well

RED72blazer · 03-14-2009, 04:55 PM

is that mud on the rocker than? It, made it look rusty if it is. I love the 68 front end. It looks like a really solid rig. congrats!

glimmertwin01 · 03-14-2009, 05:03 PM

the rocker on the PS is trash and will need minor work on the outerfloor... this think has very few door or window seals that would stop any rain..... but the pocket behind the doors are perfectly clean.... other than some sand/ mud.... the P/O before Mike tried to put some panels in her judging by the size of the bead it appears he used a crackerbox.... grinding and fineesse should solve that....and the Truck was a desert rat with saddle tanks (long gone) which meant the rocker boxes were removed... so ill have to get some and re install.... but ay least i can see how clean the floor is undeneath... I can see threads on EVERY bolt on this thing

RED72blazer · 03-14-2009, 05:09 PM

If that's all it needs I'd say you are doing good.

glimmertwin01 · 03-14-2009, 05:14 PM

i want to try and put her back as she appeared when she was new.... besides white is a good color ... hides alot of stuff and scratches and easy to touch up

**lks dcvn** · 03-14-2009, 06:22 PM

Congrats! OK now go back outside and get us some more pix -

1956cameo · 03-14-2009, 07:36 PM

Sweet truck. I saw it for sale but had no money. Looks like it wen't to a good home and can't wait to see her fixed up.

vtblazer · 03-15-2009, 07:10 AM

Southern trucks are the only way to go up here, nice score, enjoy!

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-15-2009, 07:11 AM

BLUE THUNDER · 03-15-2009, 12:54 PM

Way to go. Nice purchase.

glimmertwin01 · 03-15-2009, 08:16 PM

Yall wanted to see more pix so here u go Man this thing amazes me everytime i look closely at it note how clean and solid the pockets behind the doors are

glimmertwin01 · 03-15-2009, 08:24 PM

... and more pics you all can see the ROT in this ... the rt rocker and outer edge of floor...very minor in my opinon

glimmertwin01 · 03-15-2009, 08:30 PM

the rest for now, inc. the 454 and interior

Bentblazer · 03-15-2009, 08:32 PM

Nice score!

1tonblaze · 03-15-2009, 08:55 PM

nice score wish my blazer was that rust free . does anyone know if you can get the plates that are right behind the door jamb repoped ? i have all the support plates i got from gmcpauls but that is only one i havent found yet.

packers05 · 03-15-2009, 10:32 PM

I believe wes at classic heartbeat has the jamb pieces you need and i did need. he sells good stuff

muddbugg72 · 03-15-2009, 11:11 PM

Nice Blazer. What are your plans.

vtblazer · 03-16-2009, 09:17 AM

HEY...I just found a set of take off torsion boxes for ya, interested?

70rs/ss · 04-16-2009, 12:24 PM

Dan, glad it made it and you are happy with it. I had this up for sale for quite a while and had some folks interested, but just never sold it. I began to worry that with so many prospects and then not being buyers scared some folks away, but in the end I knew the Blazer was solid and well worth the price.

I really miss it now that I see picts of it in NY! Enjoy, my 72 2wd will be headed to OH in a few months, and for the rest of you guys, Western trucks, Blazers, and Burbs all more or less look like this, get out here and buy one!! The extra $$$ for the selling price and shipping, and or fuel to drive home is WAY cheaper than the pound of flesh some of you guys "spend" fixing rot/rust, IMO? Glad you like it Dan and sorry for the mud, I wheeled it a few times before I let it go!!

JimmyFloyd · 04-16-2009, 04:41 PM

Yeah, I'm slightly jealous. Looks like you got a good deal

I'm in rochester regularly, so I may have to stop by and take a look at yours and get some reference pictures for when I do mine.

glimmertwin01 · 04-24-2009, 06:18 AM

take off torsion boxes??? hell yes im interested... Ill PM ya

glimmertwin01 · 04-26-2009, 10:01 PM

got the clip for the blazer yesterday finally not bad for crusty rusty western NY and the bonus was a decent 4 row radiator.... and a strange thing that looks liek a PS reservoir

glimmertwin01 · 04-26-2009, 10:08 PM

it had a GMC rt fender and a chevy Lt fender... surface rusty but not bad the GMC fender might be a spare for the 68 but overall not bad for solid surface rusty no rot parts a liitle time with the wire wheel and some POR-15 they will look like new
the only rot is minor in the gmc cup on the inside... anyone need some gmc 2500 sierra grande emblems? and another beat up 71 72 grille frame

03-14-2009, 04:44 PM	#1
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 You gotta love shippers with fast service. I bought this from Mike in December, I didnt want to drive it in the salt so he kept her for me till Wednesday. he delivered the truck to a Flying J in Winslow AZ and it was on the road 6pm local time 9 pm EST. i got a call yesterday at 4:20 pm (43 hrs later) and it was the truck driver with my new project (toy) Talk about fast I didnt expect it till next week. Had to do some basic tune up stuff to the carb to get her to run decent .... the truck lived at 6000 ft and I live at 300 ft above sea level... so I leaned the carb out and reset the mixture, retarded the timing to 4 BTDC and adjusted the idle to 700... she fires right up! purrs with no back fires and no toxic fumes!!!! and its a 454!!!! Attached Images __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

03-14-2009, 04:50 PM	#2
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 the first pic was wed in Arizona the next were Friday afternoon in NY and this afternoon Just in case you fellas wanna see a rust free truck follow my rehab of her...here is the spid and some chassis pics.... still has some AZ mud on her.... its now in the driveway Thanks MIKE! great truck and for the fellas who didnt get her...shame shame shame its a beast..... a BIG blocked Beast Attached Images __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

03-14-2009, 04:51 PM	#3
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 oops posted a pic twice...oh well __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

03-14-2009, 04:55 PM	#4
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 is that mud on the rocker than? It, made it look rusty if it is. I love the 68 front end. It looks like a really solid rig. congrats! __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

03-14-2009, 05:03 PM	#5
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 the rocker on the PS is trash and will need minor work on the outerfloor... this think has very few door or window seals that would stop any rain..... but the pocket behind the doors are perfectly clean.... other than some sand/ mud.... the P/O before Mike tried to put some panels in her judging by the size of the bead it appears he used a crackerbox.... grinding and fineesse should solve that....and the Truck was a desert rat with saddle tanks (long gone) which meant the rocker boxes were removed... so ill have to get some and re install.... but ay least i can see how clean the floor is undeneath... I can see threads on EVERY bolt on this thing __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

03-14-2009, 05:09 PM	#6
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 If that's all it needs I'd say you are doing good. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

03-14-2009, 05:14 PM	#7
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 i want to try and put her back as she appeared when she was new.... besides white is a good color ... hides alot of stuff and scratches and easy to touch up __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

03-14-2009, 06:22 PM	#8
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 Congrats! OK now go back outside and get us some more pix -

03-14-2009, 07:36 PM	#9
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 Sweet truck. I saw it for sale but had no money. Looks like it wen't to a good home and can't wait to see her fixed up.

03-15-2009, 07:10 AM	#10
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 Southern trucks are the only way to go up here, nice score, enjoy!

03-15-2009, 07:11 AM	#11
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03-15-2009, 12:54 PM	#12
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 Way to go. Nice purchase.

03-15-2009, 08:16 PM	#13
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 Yall wanted to see more pix so here u go Man this thing amazes me everytime i look closely at it note how clean and solid the pockets behind the doors are Attached Images __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

03-15-2009, 08:24 PM	#14
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 ... and more pics you all can see the ROT in this ... the rt rocker and outer edge of floor...very minor in my opinon Attached Images __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

03-15-2009, 08:30 PM	#15
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 the rest for now, inc. the 454 and interior Attached Images __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style



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03-15-2009, 08:32 PM	#16
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 Nice score! __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

03-15-2009, 08:55 PM	#17
1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 nice score wish my blazer was that rust free . does anyone know if you can get the plates that are right behind the door jamb repoped ? i have all the support plates i got from gmcpauls but that is only one i havent found yet. __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .

03-15-2009, 10:32 PM	#18
packers05 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: minonk illinois Posts: 224	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 I believe wes at classic heartbeat has the jamb pieces you need and i did need. he sells good stuff

03-15-2009, 11:11 PM	#19
muddbugg72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: port allen louisiana Posts: 207	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 Nice Blazer. What are your plans.

03-16-2009, 09:17 AM	#20
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 HEY...I just found a set of take off torsion boxes for ya, interested?

04-16-2009, 12:24 PM	#21
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 Dan, glad it made it and you are happy with it. I had this up for sale for quite a while and had some folks interested, but just never sold it. I began to worry that with so many prospects and then not being buyers scared some folks away, but in the end I knew the Blazer was solid and well worth the price. I really miss it now that I see picts of it in NY! Enjoy, my 72 2wd will be headed to OH in a few months, and for the rest of you guys, Western trucks, Blazers, and Burbs all more or less look like this, get out here and buy one!! The extra $$$ for the selling price and shipping, and or fuel to drive home is WAY cheaper than the pound of flesh some of you guys "spend" fixing rot/rust, IMO? Glad you like it Dan and sorry for the mud, I wheeled it a few times before I let it go!! Last edited by 70rs/ss; 04-16-2009 at 12:25 PM.

04-16-2009, 04:41 PM	#22
JimmyFloyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,458	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 Yeah, I'm slightly jealous. Looks like you got a good deal I'm in rochester regularly, so I may have to stop by and take a look at yours and get some reference pictures for when I do mine.

04-24-2009, 06:18 AM	#23
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 take off torsion boxes??? hell yes im interested... Ill PM ya __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

04-26-2009, 10:01 PM	#24
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 got the clip for the blazer yesterday finally not bad for crusty rusty western NY and the bonus was a decent 4 row radiator.... and a strange thing that looks liek a PS reservoir Attached Images __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

04-26-2009, 10:08 PM	#25
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: Look what arrived in my driveway an AZ 72 K5 it had a GMC rt fender and a chevy Lt fender... surface rusty but not bad the GMC fender might be a spare for the 68 but overall not bad for solid surface rusty no rot parts a liitle time with the wire wheel and some POR-15 they will look like new the only rot is minor in the gmc cup on the inside... anyone need some gmc 2500 sierra grande emblems? and another beat up 71 72 grille frame Attached Images __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

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