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hgs_notes · 05-31-2009, 08:40 AM

I've known about this blazer for almost 2 years now. It was sitting in a farmers grove along a highway about 35 miles north of me. I stopped to ask about it and it was a 72 CST 2wd. The body is shot. The only useable panel is the hood, and I'm not positive about that. I don't know if the top will be useable either. It has boards bolted to it for a red neck cargo rack, which flattened it in those areas. The hatch is busted a bit, but I've seen worse and might try to fix it. The owner bought it for parts years ago, pulled the motor for another truck and it sat. The rear end was a posi and he wanted that and the front suspension for a 5 lug and disk conversion on a 68 C-10 he has. I tried to talk him out of that and sell the whole thing to me, but he wouldn't give in. So anyway, I finally got it, without the front and rear suspension, for $150. All I want is the frame and hood and a few bits and pieces, the rest will be parted out as much as possible and the rest will be scrapped. If I can sell $150 worth of parts, I have a free frame for the rust free tub I got from AZ. I'll start a build thread for this when the time comes.

hgs_notes · 05-31-2009, 08:42 AM

Heres the tub that will go on the frame.

hgs_notes · 05-31-2009, 08:44 AM

And here's my front and rear suspension.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 05-31-2009, 09:21 AM

If you only need the frame you got your money out of it. I need the stainless steel hold downs for the single wall top if you want to sell them.

JayDubBlazer · 05-31-2009, 10:02 AM

Looks like you have most of the parts. What are you going to do for a drive train. Now you just need the time.

hgs_notes · 05-31-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary 70 Jimmy

If you only need the frame you got your money out of it. I need the stainless steel hold downs for the single wall top if you want to sell them.

I think I'll need them later.

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Originally Posted by JayDubBlazer

Looks like you have most of the parts. What are you going to do for a drive train. Now you just need the time.

Drive train, absolutely no idea. I might go with a new style, like the 6.0 that's in the wifes denali with the new 6 speed auto. I may not get to this project for another year or two, by then that drive train will be available used. My priority now is the C-10 that is all tore apart in my driveway and garage.

I just got this off the trailer and I can already see the frame has some corrosion issues on mounting pads, some bent frame ends from moving it around. I'm hoping it will be useable at this point. The main rails look solid, the main crossmembers look ok. I was kind of surprised that the doors were in better shape than I thought. The passenger side has rust along the bottom edge, but very repairable. Hood is junk though, I might cut out some good sheetmetal from it though.

hgs_notes · 06-02-2009, 02:33 PM

I took the day off to rip this blazer apart. I mean that literally too, it was barely holding itself together. When I unbolted the top from the driver side bed rail, the whole bed side fell off. we did this in about 4 hours. I'm hoping to get the rest of the body off the frame later this week, because I'll be away for the next week for work. Once I get back I'll have parts for sale on the parts board.

One of the rustiest trucks ever. There wasn't even a hint of torsion box left. Funny thing is that as rusty as it was, it is relatively straight. No major dents.

Nice windshield frame eh?

The scrap pile so far.

72BlckButy · 06-02-2009, 02:40 PM

Holy cow.... or should I say Holy Blazer!

At least you came away with a 2wd Blazer frame!

RED72blazer · 06-02-2009, 02:41 PM

WOW, that thing is rusty!!!!!

.....A moment of silence for a fallen blazer.....

**lks dcvn** · 06-02-2009, 03:34 PM

NICE! - congrats on the new blazer!

I wanted to get that blazer tub from Tom in AZ - but had no easy way to transport it to Ohio -

looks like you have most of the stuff there to get it where it needs to be.

For $150 - you did well - if nothing else than the frame - did he still have the 2wd title - that would have made it that much better...

hgs_notes · 06-02-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lks dcvn

NICE! - congrats on the new blazer!

I wanted to get that blazer tub from Tom in AZ - but had no easy way to transport it to Ohio -

looks like you have most of the stuff there to get it where it needs to be.

For $150 - you did well - if nothing else than the frame - did he still have the 2wd title - that would have made it that much better...

Yeah, that tub was a great deal. He brought it to Omaha and I picked it up there. Along with that, he stopped in Colorado Springs and loaded up a truck cab and some other parts for me (for a small fee of course). I got the title with that tub, but not this wreck. The guy might of had it somewhere and lost track of it. Since this won't be a numbers matching restoration I don't think it matters much.

Jtrux · 06-02-2009, 06:46 PM

I noticed how close you are to the RR tracks, I bet that's fun at night.

70k52wd · 06-02-2009, 07:17 PM

Hope your up to date on your tetanus shots. Sorry, but the bed side, kinda funny. Surely there will be a rusty TOTM contest. Your a shoe in.

Clean tub. Looks like your well on the way. Good luck.

tcb-1 · 06-02-2009, 07:35 PM

that'll buff right out.....

being so close to the tracks, you could just about throw the leftovers in a hopper car!!

OldCreek · 06-02-2009, 07:37 PM

Ha Ha! What we wouldn't do...

And my friends think I've got a problem!

Big Block · 06-02-2009, 07:49 PM

Wow, That is one rusty blazer. You got your monies worth. (When I unbolted the top from the driver side bed rail, the whole bed side fell off.) I had to laugh. Good luck with your build. I'll be watching this one.

**too much stuff** · 06-02-2009, 10:27 PM

I hate to say it, but that is even pretty bad for MN! Don't forget to pull the woodgrain chrome parts and the sport mirrors and inner brackets. Congrats on the 2wd frame...

hgs_notes · 06-02-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

I noticed how close you are to the RR tracks, I bet that's fun at night.

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

that'll buff right out.....

being so close to the tracks, you could just about throw the leftovers in a hopper car!!

The blazer is not at my home. I live 1.5 blocks away from the tracks. I know a guy who bought the property next to the tracks and built his shop there. He lets me use the area and helps me out sometimes. It was his trailer I used also. He was also the guy who came across the great deal on the truck frame I'm using for suspension, and it turns out the cab/body supports, etc. I'll need to make a decent chassis out of this.

Interesting story on how we met. I drove past his house a lot bringing my youngest to softball practice and games. When I bought my first junkyard jimmy, I was looking for wheels and tires. He always have chevy stuff around so I stopped to talk and see if he might have something. We BS'ed for a while and sold me the wheels and tires that are still on it, then he offered to let me use space on his lot for storage. Over the past couple years we got to know each other and help each other out.

Can you guys imagine what this tub would look like after sandblasting?

RED72blazer · 06-03-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Can you guys imagine what this tub would look like after sandblasting?

The first invisible blazer tub?

hgs_notes · 06-03-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RED72blazer

The first invisible blazer tub?

That's excellent! Wonder Womans Blazer.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-03-2009, 05:02 PM

Man, I'd keep that rusty heap as far away as possible from any classic iron - I think it is contagious!

PHAT TONY · 06-06-2009, 12:01 PM

WOW, I'm doing the same type of build with the EXACT same rust free Ocre colored 4x4 tub; small world!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-10-2009, 10:25 PM

Looks like ya scored some good parts at any rate too bad the tub is so rusty..

14U2NV · 06-11-2009, 11:06 AM

hgs_notes,

What are you going to do with the frame from the yellow blazer? If it's straight and for sale, I might be interested.

Chad

hgs_notes · 06-11-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 14U2NV

hgs_notes,

What are you going to do with the frame from the yellow blazer? If it's straight and for sale, I might be interested.

Chad

I only bought the tub, no frame. But I do happen to know where at least 2 4x4 frames are available. They are in MN though.

05-31-2009, 08:40 AM	#1
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	I finally got my 2wd I've known about this blazer for almost 2 years now. It was sitting in a farmers grove along a highway about 35 miles north of me. I stopped to ask about it and it was a 72 CST 2wd. The body is shot. The only useable panel is the hood, and I'm not positive about that. I don't know if the top will be useable either. It has boards bolted to it for a red neck cargo rack, which flattened it in those areas. The hatch is busted a bit, but I've seen worse and might try to fix it. The owner bought it for parts years ago, pulled the motor for another truck and it sat. The rear end was a posi and he wanted that and the front suspension for a 5 lug and disk conversion on a 68 C-10 he has. I tried to talk him out of that and sell the whole thing to me, but he wouldn't give in. So anyway, I finally got it, without the front and rear suspension, for $150. All I want is the frame and hood and a few bits and pieces, the rest will be parted out as much as possible and the rest will be scrapped. If I can sell $150 worth of parts, I have a free frame for the rust free tub I got from AZ. I'll start a build thread for this when the time comes. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

05-31-2009, 08:42 AM	#2
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: I finally got my 2wd Heres the tub that will go on the frame. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

05-31-2009, 08:44 AM	#3
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: I finally got my 2wd And here's my front and rear suspension. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

05-31-2009, 09:21 AM	#4
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: I finally got my 2wd If you only need the frame you got your money out of it. I need the stainless steel hold downs for the single wall top if you want to sell them. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

05-31-2009, 10:02 AM	#5
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Re: I finally got my 2wd Looks like you have most of the parts. What are you going to do for a drive train. Now you just need the time. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

06-02-2009, 02:33 PM	#7
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: I finally got my 2wd I took the day off to rip this blazer apart. I mean that literally too, it was barely holding itself together. When I unbolted the top from the driver side bed rail, the whole bed side fell off. we did this in about 4 hours. I'm hoping to get the rest of the body off the frame later this week, because I'll be away for the next week for work. Once I get back I'll have parts for sale on the parts board. One of the rustiest trucks ever. There wasn't even a hint of torsion box left. Funny thing is that as rusty as it was, it is relatively straight. No major dents. Nice windshield frame eh? The scrap pile so far. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff Last edited by hgs_notes; 06-02-2009 at 02:36 PM.

06-02-2009, 02:40 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I finally got my 2wd Holy cow.... or should I say Holy Blazer! At least you came away with a 2wd Blazer frame! __________________ -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)

06-02-2009, 02:41 PM	#9
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: I finally got my 2wd WOW, that thing is rusty!!!!! .....A moment of silence for a fallen blazer..... __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

06-02-2009, 03:34 PM	#10
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: I finally got my 2wd NICE! - congrats on the new blazer! I wanted to get that blazer tub from Tom in AZ - but had no easy way to transport it to Ohio - looks like you have most of the stuff there to get it where it needs to be. For $150 - you did well - if nothing else than the frame - did he still have the 2wd title - that would have made it that much better...

06-02-2009, 06:46 PM	#12
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: I finally got my 2wd I noticed how close you are to the RR tracks, I bet that's fun at night. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

06-02-2009, 07:17 PM	#13
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: I finally got my 2wd Hope your up to date on your tetanus shots. Sorry, but the bed side, kinda funny. Surely there will be a rusty TOTM contest. Your a shoe in. Clean tub. Looks like your well on the way. Good luck.

06-02-2009, 07:35 PM	#14
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: I finally got my 2wd that'll buff right out..... being so close to the tracks, you could just about throw the leftovers in a hopper car!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

06-02-2009, 07:37 PM	#15
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: I finally got my 2wd Ha Ha! What we wouldn't do... And my friends think I've got a problem! __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

06-02-2009, 07:49 PM	#16
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: I finally got my 2wd Wow, That is one rusty blazer. You got your monies worth. (When I unbolted the top from the driver side bed rail, the whole bed side fell off.) I had to laugh. Good luck with your build. I'll be watching this one.

06-02-2009, 10:27 PM	#17
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: I finally got my 2wd I hate to say it, but that is even pretty bad for MN! Don't forget to pull the woodgrain chrome parts and the sport mirrors and inner brackets. Congrats on the 2wd frame... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto



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06-03-2009, 05:02 PM	#21
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: I finally got my 2wd Man, I'd keep that rusty heap as far away as possible from any classic iron - I think it is contagious! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-06-2009, 12:01 PM	#22
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: I finally got my 2wd WOW, I'm doing the same type of build with the EXACT same rust free Ocre colored 4x4 tub; small world!

06-10-2009, 10:25 PM	#23
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: I finally got my 2wd Looks like ya scored some good parts at any rate too bad the tub is so rusty.. __________________ 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..

06-11-2009, 11:06 AM	#24
14U2NV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Midlothian, Tx Posts: 156	Re: I finally got my 2wd hgs_notes, What are you going to do with the frame from the yellow blazer? If it's straight and for sale, I might be interested. Chad

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