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mrblalock66 · 01-20-2013, 09:26 PM

I just took delivery of this find and am looking for suggestions or comments on what to do. Should I do minor mods including lowering and wheels or take her all the way down and frame up with a radical build. This is a 79 model that is 100% original with 109k on the odometer. It was purchased new and stored for 8 years before being driven. I am very proud of this find and heck for the right price or trade it might can become someone else's find. Any questions or comments please feel free to chime in. Mike

Ok folks I have decided to flip this truck due to not wanting to modify it per everyones thoughts and suggestions. With that said the truck will go to the highest offer. Please be reasonable and I am open to c10 trades if they are right. By that I mean frame offed and either needing some work or done. Let your fingers do the typing.

Ok here we go wheels today and headed to the drop shop soon. How low do I need to go?

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Ok folks I have decided to flip this truck due to not wanting to modify it per everyones thoughts and suggestions. With that said the truck will go to the highest offer. Please be reasonable and I am open to c10 trades if they are right. By that I mean frame offed and either needing some work or done. Let your fingers do the typing.

86454k30 · 01-20-2013, 09:31 PM

Oh that one is waaaaay tooo nice to major mod. Minor lowering(bolt on) and some coys wheels with black inserts would be money!!

79 blue monster · 01-20-2013, 09:31 PM

nice find!!!!

k5hart · 01-20-2013, 09:33 PM

I would be tempted to do some minor mods and leave it alone. What a great find!

INSIDIOUS '86 · 01-20-2013, 09:40 PM

I would say minor mods and better wider tires. And a red instead of black top
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lilpoindexter · 01-20-2013, 09:40 PM

15 x 8 Rallye wheels, get it as low as you want go, get the AC working well, a nice stereo where you don't cut up the dash, then just drive and enjoy.

J Knight · 01-20-2013, 09:56 PM

Beautiful. Drop it on 20s and call it done.
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ZMAR · 01-20-2013, 10:41 PM

^x2!
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86c20 · 01-20-2013, 11:34 PM

radio rims and tiresice cold ac and injoy

**78 Big10 454** · 01-21-2013, 01:25 AM

Leave it alone and flip it to another buyer.

f.monroe · 01-21-2013, 01:33 AM

Pm'd you.
Frank
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king-918 · 01-21-2013, 01:43 AM

Giving it to me sounds like a good plan
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Damon23 · 01-21-2013, 07:16 AM

Put some wheels on it and drive it. Nice blazer. You don't find a 2wd often.
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derrickmanx1 · 01-21-2013, 10:12 AM

I'd do what ever you want to it. It is your "sky's the limit project" so make it what you can. I say we get one chance at life. Do you want to go to saint peter in great shape and a full bank account? Have fun with it and no i'm not a vendor lol.

**lolife99** · 01-21-2013, 10:20 AM

Sell it to me!

Wrecked1982 · 01-21-2013, 10:52 AM

id look for a clean 4x4 frame

meatwagon83 · 01-21-2013, 11:29 AM

hey thats nice! well if you ask me there is only one thing to do since its so nice, and that is to take the springs out completely! you can run some 2x4s instead to get that "super sweet slammed stance!" then put some 22s on it with as small a sidewall as you can find so it rides nice and smooth! and then while your out cruising with your homies or dawgs you can slap hoes and they can comment on how nice yo whip is! then it will be even nicer when you grind everything off the frame and knock the front bumper off on a speedbump!

Firebirdjones · 01-21-2013, 11:35 AM

Leave it alone, drive it as is and enjoy it. Since you hint at flipping it, even if that happens 2-3 years down the road, it's easier to sell and more than likely worth more left stock, since it appeals to a larger market that way.

Everything known to man is lowered anymore, dime a dozen, tired of seeing it, and depending on how it's done, will only appeal to ones particular taste.

Keith Seymore · 01-21-2013, 11:37 AM

They are only original once.

That truck deserves to be preserved, not modified.

K

**N2TRUX** · 01-21-2013, 12:18 PM

Drop and drive it! Is that a Sport hood on it?

PAWS 72 · 01-21-2013, 12:28 PM

New tires and A/C working.DRIVE the pee out of it.

gchemist · 01-21-2013, 01:38 PM

I would keep it as is and drop in a 5.3!! Make it a daily driver too!! Man I want a 4X2 like that for a daily drive.

**LEEVON** · 01-21-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by meatwagon83

hey thats nice! well if you ask me there is only one thing to do since its so nice, and that is to take the springs out completely! you can run some 2x4s instead to get that "super sweet slammed stance!" then put some 22s on it with as small a sidewall as you can find so it rides nice and smooth! and then while your out cruising with your homies or dawgs you can slap hoes and they can comment on how nice yo whip is! then it will be even nicer when you grind everything off the frame and knock the front bumper off on a speedbump!

I'm confused by your posts. Do you like lowered trucks or not?

To the OP, beautiful blazer!!!

f.monroe · 01-21-2013, 02:12 PM

I sent a PM about this truck. I wouldnt mind owning it . I have the wheels it needs in the garage .
Frank

mrblalock66 · 01-21-2013, 03:04 PM

Im more into trucks but I have never come across something this clean before either. Thats why Im on edge. I would consider all trades for it but would need something of equal value or if someone wants to take the loss like I have on all my builds. I do it because its my passion. Not for the bucks. I dont want to be Donald Trump. Just enjoy what I earn and get some looks. Trucks are a passion and not investments. Dont treat them as if the are. You will always end up disappointed if you think you can get what its worth.

01-20-2013, 09:26 PM	#1
mrblalock66 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 297	Suggestions on Fate of this Truck I just took delivery of this find and am looking for suggestions or comments on what to do. Should I do minor mods including lowering and wheels or take her all the way down and frame up with a radical build. This is a 79 model that is 100% original with 109k on the odometer. It was purchased new and stored for 8 years before being driven. I am very proud of this find and heck for the right price or trade it might can become someone else's find. Any questions or comments please feel free to chime in. Mike Ok folks I have decided to flip this truck due to not wanting to modify it per everyones thoughts and suggestions. With that said the truck will go to the highest offer. Please be reasonable and I am open to c10 trades if they are right. By that I mean frame offed and either needing some work or done. Let your fingers do the typing. Ok here we go wheels today and headed to the drop shop soon. How low do I need to go? .com/media/47a3df01b3127ccef27dbb1e987700000030O08YcMmrdm3B7efBA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/[/IMG] [IMG] Ok folks I have decided to flip this truck due to not wanting to modify it per everyones thoughts and suggestions. With that said the truck will go to the highest offer. Please be reasonable and I am open to c10 trades if they are right. By that I mean frame offed and either needing some work or done. Let your fingers do the typing. Last edited by mrblalock66; 01-27-2013 at 07:35 PM.

01-20-2013, 09:31 PM	#2
86454k30 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 596	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck Oh that one is waaaaay tooo nice to major mod. Minor lowering(bolt on) and some coys wheels with black inserts would be money!!

01-20-2013, 09:31 PM	#3
79 blue monster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pulaski, Wi Posts: 491	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck nice find!!!! __________________ 1979 GMC 3/4 ton camper special 454 (7/8in drop) UPDATE: CADDILAC 500 SWAP AND 4X4 SWAP http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518625 1965 gmc 4x4 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724972

01-20-2013, 09:33 PM	#4
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck I would be tempted to do some minor mods and leave it alone. What a great find! __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina

01-20-2013, 09:40 PM	#5
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck I would say minor mods and better wider tires. And a red instead of black top Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

01-20-2013, 09:40 PM	#6
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,134	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck 15 x 8 Rallye wheels, get it as low as you want go, get the AC working well, a nice stereo where you don't cut up the dash, then just drive and enjoy.

01-20-2013, 09:56 PM	#7
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck Beautiful. Drop it on 20s and call it done. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

01-20-2013, 10:41 PM	#8
ZMAR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Breck, tx Posts: 147	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck ^x2! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 c10 swb

01-20-2013, 11:34 PM	#9
86c20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: edgartown mass Posts: 852	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck radio rims and tiresice cold ac and injoy __________________ 1986 c20 "the hillbilly" 350 sm465 3.42gears 21mpg at 70mph 1985 k30 "the ice cream truck from hell" no rust az truck 197-8??? c30 "ramp truck" 454 1978 monte carlo 350 350th with 2.73 gears. no rust. sc car

01-21-2013, 01:25 AM	#10
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck Leave it alone and flip it to another buyer. __________________ 1978 Chevy SWB C-10 2WD 454/400

01-21-2013, 01:33 AM	#11
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck Pm'd you. Frank Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

01-21-2013, 01:43 AM	#12
king-918 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 1,056	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck Giving it to me sounds like a good plan Posted via Mobile Device __________________ <----Christopher My Tardis Oh yeah I'm really a Toyota guy, but had some stuff sitting around. Oklahoma

01-21-2013, 07:16 AM	#13
Damon23 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: D'ville Georgia Posts: 470	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck Put some wheels on it and drive it. Nice blazer. You don't find a 2wd often. Posted via Mobile Device

01-21-2013, 10:12 AM	#14
derrickmanx1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Rising Star, Tx Posts: 249	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck I'd do what ever you want to it. It is your "sky's the limit project" so make it what you can. I say we get one chance at life. Do you want to go to saint peter in great shape and a full bank account? Have fun with it and no i'm not a vendor lol. __________________ NAME: TRAVIS TRUCK: BRUISER 71 C/10 SWB 3.5/5" drop 4.11 GEARS. F.A.S.T. BBC 408 496hp/479ft/lb JAKES 4L80E TCI TCU PTC 10.5" 2800 STALL My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...30#post5779530

01-21-2013, 10:20 AM	#15
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck Sell it to me! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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01-21-2013, 10:52 AM	#16
Wrecked1982 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cold Canada Posts: 310	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck id look for a clean 4x4 frame

01-21-2013, 11:29 AM	#17
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck hey thats nice! well if you ask me there is only one thing to do since its so nice, and that is to take the springs out completely! you can run some 2x4s instead to get that "super sweet slammed stance!" then put some 22s on it with as small a sidewall as you can find so it rides nice and smooth! and then while your out cruising with your homies or dawgs you can slap hoes and they can comment on how nice yo whip is! then it will be even nicer when you grind everything off the frame and knock the front bumper off on a speedbump!

01-21-2013, 11:35 AM	#18
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck Leave it alone, drive it as is and enjoy it. Since you hint at flipping it, even if that happens 2-3 years down the road, it's easier to sell and more than likely worth more left stock, since it appeals to a larger market that way. Everything known to man is lowered anymore, dime a dozen, tired of seeing it, and depending on how it's done, will only appeal to ones particular taste.

01-21-2013, 11:37 AM	#19
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,229	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck They are only original once. That truck deserves to be preserved, not modified. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

01-21-2013, 12:18 PM	#20
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck Drop and drive it! Is that a Sport hood on it? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-21-2013, 12:28 PM	#21
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck New tires and A/C working.DRIVE the pee out of it.

01-21-2013, 01:38 PM	#22
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck I would keep it as is and drop in a 5.3!! Make it a daily driver too!! Man I want a 4X2 like that for a daily drive. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-21-2013, 02:12 PM	#24
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck I sent a PM about this truck. I wouldnt mind owning it . I have the wheels it needs in the garage . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

01-21-2013, 03:04 PM	#25
mrblalock66 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 297	Re: Suggestions on Fate of this Truck Im more into trucks but I have never come across something this clean before either. Thats why Im on edge. I would consider all trades for it but would need something of equal value or if someone wants to take the loss like I have on all my builds. I do it because its my passion. Not for the bucks. I dont want to be Donald Trump. Just enjoy what I earn and get some looks. Trucks are a passion and not investments. Dont treat them as if the are. You will always end up disappointed if you think you can get what its worth.

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