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BLAZIN'72 · 06-20-2003, 04:43 PM

This is the truck that started it all for me. It was my dad's 69' k5. I used to go wheelin' with him in it all the time. I loved this truck, I always used to tell him that I was going to have one someday. He would always tell me to do good in school and someday it would be mine. He ended up selling it a few years later, and when I got my first 72' k5 in 1995 he would sit and tell me how he regreted ever selling it, but my mom was on him to get rid of it and get something more practical for the family (I guess things haven't changed that much). I found these pic's in some old things of my dad's. The date on the back is May,1978. So lets hear it, how did you get involved in collecting/restoring these classics?

cojnit · 06-20-2003, 04:48 PM

Sublow

Saw this truck in person at the california truck jamboree about 3 years agon and have been in love ever since

2wdBlazer · 06-20-2003, 04:51 PM

Since I was 5 my dayd had owned approxamatly 6 of this body style Blazers and I grew up with them. They really stuck on me. My first vehicle at age 15 was a 72 Blazer. Wish I would have kept that one.

dubie · 06-20-2003, 04:52 PM

There was a guy in town that had a 72 GMC back when I was in high school , and every time I saw it, I wanted one of my own. So 5 years ago I found a 72 that was a little rough and drove it daily until I started on the tear down about 1 year ago. I'm hoping it will be done in about 1 month or so, thenthe cycle can start all over with some other young kid wanting one

bouncytruck · 06-20-2003, 04:53 PM

A topless full size lifted truck! Ya just can't beat it. I originally wanted a '73-75 K5, but when I discovered the first gen's, I was hooked. Now, I want more...

crazy4chevs · 06-20-2003, 04:57 PM

A friend had one he was restoring, he did some great work.

cojnit, do you have any more pics of that sublow? that a nice one there.

BLAZIN'72 · 06-20-2003, 04:58 PM

That burb is sweeeet, thats enough to get anyone hooked!

Longhorn Man · 06-20-2003, 05:31 PM

For me, it was just seeing the nice lines and later finding how good they were built and how easy to repair/improve.

theo70 · 06-20-2003, 05:46 PM

A few years ago at a gas station, a black '71 pulled up beside me about an inch off the ground. I haven't been the same since.

rambler · 06-20-2003, 05:51 PM

I remember when my dad got back from Viet Nam, I was 7 years old, I rode with him when he bought his brand new 71 chevy truck, I still remember the windows down, and I was making faces in the side mirrors.... we still had the old 65 "rambler" as moms car,, hince my screen name rambler He kept that truck till I was 25, and then sold it, before I knew what was going on,, I found a 72 at a auction, and it is still in repair stage,, He also inherited a 67 chevy 3/4 ton, which I just bought from him, it hasnt run for years, and was his "wood" truck, meaning cutting firewood and fenceposts,, when he retired from the army,,, well his eyesight isnt like it use to be,, so its got lots of scrapes and dents,, but still was "dads" so I'll be fixing that one up,, needs engine and lots of stuff,,, thats my story,, oh yes,, I also have the old 65 rambler and a 66 rambler as well, just need the $$$ and time to fix these all up.. someday

teeitup · 06-20-2003, 05:51 PM

23 years ago I turned 14 and my dad owned a Chevy dealership gave me a choice of what to drive a 68 GMC or a F--D. I chose the 68 and loved the style ever since. I can't tell you how many I've had in my life time now.

**Canadian694x4** · 06-20-2003, 06:01 PM

For me it was a guy who lived down the street from me when I was in my early teens. It was a 1972 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande 2wd Painted Dark Brown and Orange (It was the 70's), I later found out that it was originally painted Light Blue and White but he owned a Construction Co. that had a fleet of Orange Trucks. He drove it year round up until the time I bought mine. Wish I could've saved that one...

cheyguy · 06-20-2003, 06:07 PM

My Dad got me hooked to! He had a 71 Blazer hunting wagon that I always liked. I learned to drive on the back roads in Kansas in it. Then he rolled it and I begged him to fix it up, which he did, and I've been in love ever since. He sold it soon after its completion and I thought I would never forgive him. Then one day while driving for my official drivers ed. I saw a beautiful red and white 71 Cheyenne, I did a double take and MY DAD WAS DRIVING IT! (he had just got it the day before) He soon got a company car so I got to borrow the truck when ever I wanted. He ended up giving it to me for my 18th b-day. It was my first true love! That was 15 years ago, and she's in my garage now in the process of being restored!

cojnit · 06-20-2003, 06:08 PM

I have probably 20 or so pictures of that sub. even made a desktop wallpaper for myself. I am in damn love with the thing. I have also saved write ups and misc other things I have found about it.

I will try to post some pictures on my website.

jay-dawg · 06-20-2003, 06:11 PM

my dad bought his truck from the Navy back in 72, (3 years before I was born). It was his work truck ever since. I bought an s10 of my own a couple years back and caught the sport truck bug. He was gonna sell the c10 and I decided to keep it and fix it. (Because my parents divorced, this is kinda like therapy for me.)

jay

cojnit · 06-20-2003, 06:28 PM

What part of Oahu??

I am from Kaneohe

jay-dawg · 06-20-2003, 06:41 PM

no kidding,
I'm in Waipahu, next to the Wal Mart.

jay

**COBALT** · 06-20-2003, 06:42 PM

This is what started it for me: my dad's '67 C10 he bought brand new in Indiana. It had a 283 in it with a standard 3spd shifter on the column, and a wood bed.

It was in perfect condition, and I begged to have it when I was old enough to drive. My dad promised it to me, and then one day in the early '80s he sold it without warning for $1000.

When I flipped out he tried to go buy it back, but the guy who bought it told him to take a flying leap. I was forced to watch that truck for the next 8 years turn into a piece of crap gravel hauler. The guy who bought it lived in town, and would even taunted me with it (he knew the history once my dad tried to buy it back). Pretty cruel.

Sad. I swore when I was older and had money I'd get me one. This picture was taken in 1970.

**COBALT** · 06-20-2003, 06:44 PM

Here's another: from 1968 before it moved from Indiana to California, and finally Seattle.

1972ChevyGuy · 06-20-2003, 06:49 PM

When I was little, my dad bought a '72 c10 that I drive daily now. I thought it looked cool and it was REALLLL loud (well, i was 5 and the stock exhaust seemed loud, lol) Then i found this site, and u guys have me hooked

BigBlack68 · 06-20-2003, 07:09 PM

For me it was my dads 70 3/4 ton,he got it when i was 5 and i fell in love with it,I really liked the big wrecker light he put on it,then when i got the money i bought my own truck same thing exept 2 yrs older

Hotrod70C10 · 06-20-2003, 07:11 PM

my uncle got me started. I helped a little with the restore. And now i've owned the thing for 2 years. here's his i mean my truck hehe....

Class of 69 · 06-20-2003, 08:12 PM

Cobalt, my dad bought a 67 new also...283 3 on the tree!! Jet black with red interior! The die was cast! I washed and waxed that truck so often, he made me stop cause he said I was gonna wear the paint off!! Damn that black truck shined....sadly the salt took it's toll in short order, and he gave it to my bother in law, who cobbled it together,painted it ,and sold it! I had a 72 CST out of Texas 15 years ago with factory A/C PS PB tach dash, and buckets. Beautiful truck!!! I sold it to buy a semi, and be an ITO. Lots of day's I wish I still had the 72 instead!!! Been an ITO ever since. But, I'm back, and with a vengence...One more trip to Randy's, and then start building!! Taking my plain jane GMC 4x4, and puttin a Chev front on with a 396, factory air dash, PS disc brake front , PB, all tinted glass, wood floor box, and a 4 in. shackle reverse kit.

mooneyes · 06-20-2003, 08:42 PM

.....i hate to say it but a F@%d got me into these trucks...my brotherin law had a 71 F@%d with a 351 clevland...and i thought "cool" a hot rod truck!!! but being a chevy man i went and found a 71 chevy pickup...been hooked ever since!!!!!!!!

Billy G · 06-20-2003, 09:17 PM

I must admit....my 1st true love in a pickup was a 52 Chev my dad bought from my aunt. My first truck was a 78 Chev step...because I thought it had "CHARACTER". It was ripped off Labor Day weekend...1983. Was like loosing a member of the family. Well, in '91...I found the 76 Chev I have now...which I passed on to my oldest son. I remember his eyes at age 5 when I'd 'romp' on it...He'd say "BIGFOOT Daddy!!!*....*was the truck he knew*. I'd always like the 67/72s...but never actually pursued one...until the 70 GMC came available for $600...my youngest son loved 'hotrods'...and the thought of this truck ...well..he just smiled...and said FINE wif ME!!! To make a long story short...Ive always loved Chev stepsides....but I never felt an ADDICTION to em...until I bought the 70. Maybe this is MY chance to do something with my sons...something we can do TOGETHER!!! Believe me...one day you hold em in ya hands....and the next day....they talking bout moving out on their own.

Billy G

06-20-2003, 04:43 PM	#1
BLAZIN'72 Active Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ontario,CA. Posts: 108	What got you interested in 67-72 model? This is the truck that started it all for me. It was my dad's 69' k5. I used to go wheelin' with him in it all the time. I loved this truck, I always used to tell him that I was going to have one someday. He would always tell me to do good in school and someday it would be mine. He ended up selling it a few years later, and when I got my first 72' k5 in 1995 he would sit and tell me how he regreted ever selling it, but my mom was on him to get rid of it and get something more practical for the family (I guess things haven't changed that much). I found these pic's in some old things of my dad's. The date on the back is May,1978. So lets hear it, how did you get involved in collecting/restoring these classics? Attached Images Last edited by BLAZIN'72; 06-21-2003 at 04:17 PM.

06-20-2003, 04:48 PM	#2
cojnit Nothing clever Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kailua HI Posts: 828	inspiration Sublow Saw this truck in person at the california truck jamboree about 3 years agon and have been in love ever since

06-20-2003, 04:51 PM	#3
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,213	Since I was 5 my dayd had owned approxamatly 6 of this body style Blazers and I grew up with them. They really stuck on me. My first vehicle at age 15 was a 72 Blazer. Wish I would have kept that one. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

06-20-2003, 04:52 PM	#4
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	There was a guy in town that had a 72 GMC back when I was in high school , and every time I saw it, I wanted one of my own. So 5 years ago I found a 72 that was a little rough and drove it daily until I started on the tear down about 1 year ago. I'm hoping it will be done in about 1 month or so, thenthe cycle can start all over with some other young kid wanting one __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

06-20-2003, 04:53 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	A topless full size lifted truck! Ya just can't beat it. I originally wanted a '73-75 K5, but when I discovered the first gen's, I was hooked. Now, I want more... __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-20-2003, 04:57 PM	#6
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	A friend had one he was restoring, he did some great work. cojnit, do you have any more pics of that sublow? that a nice one there. __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

06-20-2003, 04:58 PM	#7
BLAZIN'72 Active Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ontario,CA. Posts: 108	That burb is sweeeet, thats enough to get anyone hooked!

06-20-2003, 05:31 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	For me, it was just seeing the nice lines and later finding how good they were built and how easy to repair/improve.

06-20-2003, 05:46 PM	#9
theo70 COMING SOON... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 408	A few years ago at a gas station, a black '71 pulled up beside me about an inch off the ground. I haven't been the same since.

06-20-2003, 05:51 PM	#10
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	I remember when my dad got back from Viet Nam, I was 7 years old, I rode with him when he bought his brand new 71 chevy truck, I still remember the windows down, and I was making faces in the side mirrors.... we still had the old 65 "rambler" as moms car,, hince my screen name rambler He kept that truck till I was 25, and then sold it, before I knew what was going on,, I found a 72 at a auction, and it is still in repair stage,, He also inherited a 67 chevy 3/4 ton, which I just bought from him, it hasnt run for years, and was his "wood" truck, meaning cutting firewood and fenceposts,, when he retired from the army,,, well his eyesight isnt like it use to be,, so its got lots of scrapes and dents,, but still was "dads" so I'll be fixing that one up,, needs engine and lots of stuff,,, thats my story,, oh yes,, I also have the old 65 rambler and a 66 rambler as well, just need the $$$ and time to fix these all up.. someday __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

06-20-2003, 05:51 PM	#11
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	23 years ago I turned 14 and my dad owned a Chevy dealership gave me a choice of what to drive a 68 GMC or a F--D. I chose the 68 and loved the style ever since. I can't tell you how many I've had in my life time now. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

06-20-2003, 06:01 PM	#12
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	For me it was a guy who lived down the street from me when I was in my early teens. It was a 1972 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande 2wd Painted Dark Brown and Orange (It was the 70's), I later found out that it was originally painted Light Blue and White but he owned a Construction Co. that had a fleet of Orange Trucks. He drove it year round up until the time I bought mine. Wish I could've saved that one... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

06-20-2003, 06:07 PM	#13
cheyguy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 217	My Dad got me hooked to! He had a 71 Blazer hunting wagon that I always liked. I learned to drive on the back roads in Kansas in it. Then he rolled it and I begged him to fix it up, which he did, and I've been in love ever since. He sold it soon after its completion and I thought I would never forgive him. Then one day while driving for my official drivers ed. I saw a beautiful red and white 71 Cheyenne, I did a double take and MY DAD WAS DRIVING IT! (he had just got it the day before) He soon got a company car so I got to borrow the truck when ever I wanted. He ended up giving it to me for my 18th b-day. It was my first true love! That was 15 years ago, and she's in my garage now in the process of being restored! __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super '80 Custom Deluxe '75 Blazer

06-20-2003, 06:08 PM	#14
cojnit Nothing clever Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kailua HI Posts: 828	Sweet sub I have probably 20 or so pictures of that sub. even made a desktop wallpaper for myself. I am in damn love with the thing. I have also saved write ups and misc other things I have found about it. I will try to post some pictures on my website.

06-20-2003, 06:11 PM	#15
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	my dad bought his truck from the Navy back in 72, (3 years before I was born). It was his work truck ever since. I bought an s10 of my own a couple years back and caught the sport truck bug. He was gonna sell the c10 and I decided to keep it and fix it. (Because my parents divorced, this is kinda like therapy for me.) jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI



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06-20-2003, 06:28 PM	#16
cojnit Nothing clever Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kailua HI Posts: 828	Jay dog What part of Oahu?? I am from Kaneohe

06-20-2003, 06:41 PM	#17
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	no kidding, I'm in Waipahu, next to the Wal Mart. jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

06-20-2003, 06:42 PM	#18
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	This is what started it for me: my dad's '67 C10 he bought brand new in Indiana. It had a 283 in it with a standard 3spd shifter on the column, and a wood bed. It was in perfect condition, and I begged to have it when I was old enough to drive. My dad promised it to me, and then one day in the early '80s he sold it without warning for $1000. When I flipped out he tried to go buy it back, but the guy who bought it told him to take a flying leap. I was forced to watch that truck for the next 8 years turn into a piece of crap gravel hauler. The guy who bought it lived in town, and would even taunted me with it (he knew the history once my dad tried to buy it back). Pretty cruel. Sad. I swore when I was older and had money I'd get me one. This picture was taken in 1970. Attached Images __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA. Last edited by COBALT; 06-20-2003 at 06:46 PM.

06-20-2003, 06:44 PM	#19
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Here's another: from 1968 before it moved from Indiana to California, and finally Seattle. Attached Images __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

06-20-2003, 06:49 PM	#20
1972ChevyGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 552	When I was little, my dad bought a '72 c10 that I drive daily now. I thought it looked cool and it was REALLLL loud (well, i was 5 and the stock exhaust seemed loud, lol) Then i found this site, and u guys have me hooked

06-20-2003, 07:09 PM	#21
BigBlack68 Negative Camber Join Date: May 2003 Location: Clearwater,Fla Posts: 117	For me it was my dads 70 3/4 ton,he got it when i was 5 and i fell in love with it,I really liked the big wrecker light he put on it,then when i got the money i bought my own truck same thing exept 2 yrs older __________________ 68 c20 64 cadillac coupe deville 64 cadillac sedan deville two 84 50th anniversary nissan 300zx tubos 98 S-10 ex-cab,my 4 cyl daily driver

06-20-2003, 07:11 PM	#22
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	my uncle got me started. I helped a little with the restore. And now i've owned the thing for 2 years. here's his i mean my truck hehe.... __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

06-20-2003, 08:12 PM	#23
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	Cobalt, my dad bought a 67 new also...283 3 on the tree!! Jet black with red interior! The die was cast! I washed and waxed that truck so often, he made me stop cause he said I was gonna wear the paint off!! Damn that black truck shined....sadly the salt took it's toll in short order, and he gave it to my bother in law, who cobbled it together,painted it ,and sold it! I had a 72 CST out of Texas 15 years ago with factory A/C PS PB tach dash, and buckets. Beautiful truck!!! I sold it to buy a semi, and be an ITO. Lots of day's I wish I still had the 72 instead!!! Been an ITO ever since. But, I'm back, and with a vengence...One more trip to Randy's, and then start building!! Taking my plain jane GMC 4x4, and puttin a Chev front on with a 396, factory air dash, PS disc brake front , PB, all tinted glass, wood floor box, and a 4 in. shackle reverse kit. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

06-20-2003, 08:42 PM	#24
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	.....i hate to say it but a F@%d got me into these trucks...my brotherin law had a 71 F@%d with a 351 clevland...and i thought "cool" a hot rod truck!!! but being a chevy man i went and found a 71 chevy pickup...been hooked ever since!!!!!!!! __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

06-20-2003, 09:17 PM	#25
Billy G Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dayton, Tx (in Old River) Posts: 286	I must admit....my 1st true love in a pickup was a 52 Chev my dad bought from my aunt. My first truck was a 78 Chev step...because I thought it had "CHARACTER". It was ripped off Labor Day weekend...1983. Was like loosing a member of the family. Well, in '91...I found the 76 Chev I have now...which I passed on to my oldest son. I remember his eyes at age 5 when I'd 'romp' on it...He'd say "BIGFOOT Daddy!!!....was the truck he knew. I'd always like the 67/72s...but never actually pursued one...until the 70 GMC came available for $600...my youngest son loved 'hotrods'...and the thought of this truck ...well..he just smiled...and said FINE wif ME!!! To make a long story short...Ive always loved Chev stepsides....but I never felt an ADDICTION to em...until I bought the 70. Maybe this is MY chance to do something with my sons...something we can do TOGETHER!!! Believe me...one day you hold em in ya hands....and the next day....they talking bout moving out on their own. Billy G __________________ My FAMOUS LAST WORDS...."Ima Gonna!!" - 1970 GMC 1500 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - "The GEM" - 1976 Chev Scotsdale swb/step 350/350 - "The JEWEL*" - 1982 Chev C-10 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - - 2001 Chev Silverado LT -

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