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05-21-2011, 05:50 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York
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My new summer ride
A few weeks ago, I purchased this 70' blazer from washington state. After looking and waiting for just the right one for the past year. Finally this one appeared on all of craigslist. After all the pics were sent to me of specific areas, and made sure it was not a scam, I jumped on it. I don't know what it is about the pacific NW, but trucks stay fairly rustfree. This truck only has tiny bubbles at the door corners,about 2 sq inches big. I ran the engine #s, since my brother was arguing that it is a 327. I figured it was a 307,but turns out it is a 1970 255hp 4 barrel!!, which i thought was awesome. As for buying something 3000 miles away, I was scared as hell until the truck arrived ten days later. lots of pics sealed it for me, he was also state police. I am a happy man and it was priced well below market value. This is my 6th blazer so far,this disease has not left me for more than 20 yrs!!!
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05-21-2011, 06:47 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: New Blaine, Arkansas
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Re: My new summer ride
Great looking truck!!
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05-21-2011, 09:46 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Canton, Georgia, USA
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Re: My new summer ride
I agree.
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05-21-2011, 11:20 PM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Bothell, WA
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Re: My new summer ride
Beauty! Love the color.
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05-22-2011, 12:10 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Orem, Utah
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Re: My new summer ride
That is a really nice looking truck. Great find.
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05-22-2011, 02:45 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Carnation Wa
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Re: My new summer ride
Nice Truck! I wish I found that one. haha
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05-22-2011, 04:47 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Cookeville, TN
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Re: My new summer ride
Nice! What are your plans?
As a side note, I'm digging the new New York license plates. Kinda retro looking. |
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05-22-2011, 09:43 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York
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Re: My new summer ride
Plans for now is to dump the carpet, repaint floors,replace with vinyl,"carpet is for cars IMO!". I want to enjoy it for the summer, so first thing is to find a rollbar since my kids will be riding in back seat.
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05-22-2011, 12:15 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: GRANTS PASS OR
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Re: My new summer ride
Nice score reminds me of bouncys..
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05-22-2011, 09:23 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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Re: My new summer ride
Sweet!
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05-23-2011, 06:55 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord NC
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Re: My new summer ride
Great Blazer! What are the specs on lift and tires?
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05-23-2011, 09:57 PM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: My new summer ride
That thing is awesome!
Amazing find.
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05-24-2011, 09:08 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: San Antonio
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Re: My new summer ride
Very nice!!!! Congrats. Hope to see more pics.
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05-24-2011, 09:12 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Auburn WA
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Re: My new summer ride
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05-24-2011, 09:17 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York
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Re: My new summer ride
more pics to come. build the H frame this weekend. Top is off!!!. Pics & questions to follow.
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05-24-2011, 09:20 PM
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05-26-2011, 01:52 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Vancouver, WA
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Re: My new summer ride
They rust out here too, just not as bad as back east. The only salted (chemically, not actually salt) are mountain passes, but nowhere else is. Looks like a great score. You could have asked for any locals out here to go check it out for you in person (barring that they wouldnt try and snake it out from under you) next time you want to purchase cross country.
 I bought a car from Chicago once-surprised it wasnt completely rusted out, but I know your fear about money transfers sight unseen. Erik |
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05-26-2011, 06:11 AM
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Collector of Projects
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Las Vegas
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Re: My new summer ride
Nice truck. I hate the new "old" plates but the look good on an old truck... (used to live down state)
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