Finally!!!!! My dream Blazer build. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blaz-air · 10-18-2009, 06:11 PM

Hello all! Some of you may know me, some of you not. I have been around this site for many years and used to have a Blazer. Well I sold that Blazer many years ago and have always wanted to do a full tilt project. NOW IS THE TIME! My good friend Nate will be doing the chassis and the Blazer is already at his place. I picked this 2WD up from Rockcrln (I still owe you!) who was kind enough to work with on getting it to Nate's. Special thanks goes out to my other buddy Jon at TriPro for the front clip and the opportunity to work with them on several projects as well. I will be adding the complete 67 front from Jon, it is already at Nate's place. I will of course be doing airride and did some horse trading with Josh (abadsvt) for the front Shockwaves. We will also run one of the famous Dropmember/Arm combos up front. I also have a little 5.3/4l60 combo that is at Nates as well. I will be changing the intake and doing some kewl under hood stuff. Now for the wheels. I worked with Boyd Jr. on a set of 20/22 Boyd V-Twin's with the cast center with polished accents. I already have these as well out at (you guessed it) Nate's place. I also picked up some 13" brakes all around. Once Nate is done with the chassis and dropped the engine in, the Blazer will be making a cross country trip to my other brother from another mother, Will Posey at Big Oak Garage in Alabama. Will has worked on some very high profile cars and now has a shop of his own and the Blazer will be making its way to Big Oak Garage for all body and interior fabrication. The front bumper will be narrowed and pocketed in the fender and have a brushed finish to it. The headlight bezels and grill trim will also have a brushed finish. I am thinking about doing some running/turn signs in the center bar. The windshield will be chopped and laid back some, but not as much as some that are out there right now. Now most folks cut the doors down to match the bed but we are going the opposite direction and bringing the bed sides up to meet the doors. While we are raising the the bed sides up we are also going to straighten the body line that flows back and down. Look at the bed sides and you will see mine are going straight back and not drooping down like the factory. Interior and dash are still up in the air but I have a good idea of what I want. Same on the rear treatment. Not sure if we will make a taller more modern looking stock type taillight or do some custom taillight in the bumper like my old Blazer. Anyway enough about this thing...... here are some pics!

What we are starting with!

My rendering, if only I could get the guy doing my rendering to work on it more?

The Wheels!!!!!

So there it is.... We are very close to actually starting on this beast and not just collecting parts.

Later
Carter

**lolife99** · 10-18-2009, 06:35 PM

Subscribing!
Keep us posted with pics.

72BlckButy · 10-18-2009, 06:41 PM

I remember hearing about this project, but never saw any updates... can't wait to see this work in progress.

nastyc10 · 10-18-2009, 07:15 PM

Sounds sweet, good luck!

abadsvt · 10-18-2009, 07:42 PM

About damn time Carter!!!! I was wondering when i will get to see some pics. Nice rendering by the way!!!! Has nate started working on it yet?

Josh

**Thealien** · 10-18-2009, 08:49 PM

Damn right I am subscribing!!

bagged74 · 10-18-2009, 09:40 PM

I hate you!

its about time you got another blazer

**N2TRUX** · 10-18-2009, 09:43 PM

I'm in.

Painter D · 10-18-2009, 09:46 PM

Cool, be sure to keep us posted with lots of pics.

sson20s · 10-19-2009, 12:57 AM

wow,that truck looks sick

*Dylan · 10-19-2009, 01:05 AM

Love the wheels and the rendering is spot on!

Rokcrln · 10-20-2009, 11:13 AM

And here I was thinking you forgot all about that blazer bathing in the AZ sun shine! Glad to see it will start coming together.

I know what you mean those rendering guys can be slackers

Kevin
LFD Inc.

SCOTI · 10-20-2009, 12:40 PM

Get a different guy to do your rendering! Maybe someone who works for a living . . ....

Zumo · 10-20-2009, 01:53 PM

Sweet.

98L150 · 10-20-2009, 11:47 PM

cant wait to see more on this

Musclerodz · 10-21-2009, 12:04 AM

Very cool Carter. I love the color and the stance. I know your itching to render another one. Mine has been on hiatus last two years while working on customer cars. I think it is about time to get back on it and may need some inspiration. I will see you at SEMA

Twisted78SS · 10-21-2009, 12:06 AM

Tagging along for the show, Sounds like an awesome project...

**Hart_Rod** · 10-21-2009, 01:00 AM

In.....

my67chevytruck · 10-21-2009, 07:55 AM

subscribed....

big_al_71 · 10-21-2009, 08:07 AM

wow what a great looking rendering looking forward to it's progress....

jb4short · 10-21-2009, 04:51 PM

did you get any sheetmetal yet...LOL

See you in VEGAS!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-21-2009, 08:20 PM

in like flint... Would love to see a biggere rendering for a screen saver..

VA72C10 · 10-21-2009, 08:54 PM

I am definitely in. Love your work and this rendering is no exception. Project sounds awesome with a lot of nice subtle touches for a classy end product!

hgs_notes · 10-22-2009, 11:00 PM

Looks like the wheel wells are altered some too. I didn't notice the change on the bedside sloping until I read your comments on it. That would be like the south american bed style I guess. The higher bed rails will look good, kind of like the way the dodge magnums/300/charger is. The raised hip line I think they call it. I'd like to see the rear.

nuke1 · 10-22-2009, 11:09 PM

Very cool Carter, love the rendering, should be one sick ride. Can not wait for progress.

10-18-2009, 06:11 PM	#1
Blaz-air Digital Dude Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: St. Louis Posts: 610	Finally!!!!! My dream Blazer build. Hello all! Some of you may know me, some of you not. I have been around this site for many years and used to have a Blazer. Well I sold that Blazer many years ago and have always wanted to do a full tilt project. NOW IS THE TIME! My good friend Nate will be doing the chassis and the Blazer is already at his place. I picked this 2WD up from Rockcrln (I still owe you!) who was kind enough to work with on getting it to Nate's. Special thanks goes out to my other buddy Jon at TriPro for the front clip and the opportunity to work with them on several projects as well. I will be adding the complete 67 front from Jon, it is already at Nate's place. I will of course be doing airride and did some horse trading with Josh (abadsvt) for the front Shockwaves. We will also run one of the famous Dropmember/Arm combos up front. I also have a little 5.3/4l60 combo that is at Nates as well. I will be changing the intake and doing some kewl under hood stuff. Now for the wheels. I worked with Boyd Jr. on a set of 20/22 Boyd V-Twin's with the cast center with polished accents. I already have these as well out at (you guessed it) Nate's place. I also picked up some 13" brakes all around. Once Nate is done with the chassis and dropped the engine in, the Blazer will be making a cross country trip to my other brother from another mother, Will Posey at Big Oak Garage in Alabama. Will has worked on some very high profile cars and now has a shop of his own and the Blazer will be making its way to Big Oak Garage for all body and interior fabrication. The front bumper will be narrowed and pocketed in the fender and have a brushed finish to it. The headlight bezels and grill trim will also have a brushed finish. I am thinking about doing some running/turn signs in the center bar. The windshield will be chopped and laid back some, but not as much as some that are out there right now. Now most folks cut the doors down to match the bed but we are going the opposite direction and bringing the bed sides up to meet the doors. While we are raising the the bed sides up we are also going to straighten the body line that flows back and down. Look at the bed sides and you will see mine are going straight back and not drooping down like the factory. Interior and dash are still up in the air but I have a good idea of what I want. Same on the rear treatment. Not sure if we will make a taller more modern looking stock type taillight or do some custom taillight in the bumper like my old Blazer. Anyway enough about this thing...... here are some pics! What we are starting with! My rendering, if only I could get the guy doing my rendering to work on it more? The Wheels!!!!! So there it is.... We are very close to actually starting on this beast and not just collecting parts. Later Carter __________________ Carter Hickman www.hokdigitalpaintbooth.com carterhickmandesigns.com

10-18-2009, 06:35 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Finally!!!!! My dream Blazer build. Subscribing! Keep us posted with pics. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-18-2009, 06:41 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Finally!!!!! My dream Blazer build. I remember hearing about this project, but never saw any updates... can't wait to see this work in progress. __________________ -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)

10-18-2009, 07:15 PM	#4
nastyc10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 516	Re: Finally!!!!! My dream Blazer build. Sounds sweet, good luck!

10-18-2009, 07:42 PM	#5
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Finally!!!!! My dream Blazer build. About damn time Carter!!!! I was wondering when i will get to see some pics. Nice rendering by the way!!!! Has nate started working on it yet? Josh __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold Last edited by abadsvt; 10-18-2009 at 07:43 PM.

10-18-2009, 08:49 PM	#6
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: Finally!!!!! My dream Blazer build. Damn right I am subscribing!!

10-18-2009, 09:40 PM	#7
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Finally!!!!! My dream Blazer build. I hate you! its about time you got another blazer

10-18-2009, 09:43 PM	#8
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10-18-2009, 09:46 PM	#9
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10-19-2009, 12:57 AM	#10
sson20s Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: el mirage,arizona Posts: 284	Re: Finally!!!!! My dream Blazer build. wow,that truck looks sick __________________ 2 many ,want to finish 1

10-19-2009, 01:05 AM	#11
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10-20-2009, 11:13 AM	#12
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Finally!!!!! My dream Blazer build. And here I was thinking you forgot all about that blazer bathing in the AZ sun shine! Glad to see it will start coming together. I know what you mean those rendering guys can be slackers Kevin LFD Inc.

10-20-2009, 12:40 PM	#13
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10-20-2009, 01:53 PM	#14
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10-21-2009, 12:04 AM	#16
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: Finally!!!!! My dream Blazer build. Very cool Carter. I love the color and the stance. I know your itching to render another one. Mine has been on hiatus last two years while working on customer cars. I think it is about time to get back on it and may need some inspiration. I will see you at SEMA __________________ Mike Redpath

10-21-2009, 12:06 AM	#17
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: Finally!!!!! My dream Blazer build. Tagging along for the show, Sounds like an awesome project... __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

10-21-2009, 01:00 AM	#18
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10-21-2009, 07:55 AM	#19
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10-21-2009, 08:07 AM	#20
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10-21-2009, 04:51 PM	#21
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10-21-2009, 08:54 PM	#23
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10-22-2009, 11:00 PM	#24
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: Finally!!!!! My dream Blazer build. Looks like the wheel wells are altered some too. I didn't notice the change on the bedside sloping until I read your comments on it. That would be like the south american bed style I guess. The higher bed rails will look good, kind of like the way the dodge magnums/300/charger is. The raised hip line I think they call it. I'd like to see the rear. __________________ 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; 10-22-2009 at 11:01 PM.

10-22-2009, 11:09 PM	#25
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Finally!!!!! My dream Blazer build. Very cool Carter, love the rendering, should be one sick ride. Can not wait for progress. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587 Last edited by nuke1; 10-22-2009 at 11:09 PM.

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