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**lks dcvn** · 03-23-2016, 09:50 PM

After selling off my collection of 67-72 trucks and parts a few years ago, I am starting to search for a new first gen blazer/jimmy.

Not looking for any rust repair work projects as I have been down that road and would rather not repeat it - searching for a running/driving truck that I can just drive around and enjoy. Anybody got any leads?

How has everybody been doing? What's new?

**jaros44sr** · 03-24-2016, 08:44 AM

Glad you're back, and on the hunt. I'll keep you in mind

cleszkie · 03-24-2016, 04:05 PM

You should check in with the people that bought your stuff, if you have their contact info. Who knows, maybe they would sell something back to you.

**lks dcvn** · 03-24-2016, 09:10 PM

Good point - I have no idea how to contact the guys I sold my trucks to though.

I'm ready to start on something new to me...

PanhandleDon1972 · 03-25-2016, 11:50 AM

PM sent

mcmlxix · 03-28-2016, 02:00 AM

Look in the dry climates to eliminate rust issues... have someone local check it out for you and take pictures... you didn't mention a budget... here are some

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/5467290821.html

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/5507153601.html

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5511052871.html

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...493007137.html

**DaHos** · 03-28-2016, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lks dcvn

Good point - I have no idea how to contact the guys I sold my trucks to though.

I'm ready to start on something new to me...

Hmmmm, wonder where the parts went..........

ClassicStyle · 03-28-2016, 10:52 AM

The blue 71 is a bucket.

Replaced the rockers and made some lower quarter replacements that weren't very nice, all the inner structure was still rusted/missing, torque boxes rusted through, floor around the wheel well, core support. All rusted. And the paint wasn't all that nice, interior was ok, dash had been cut for a radio with what looked like a butter knife and tin snips. Roof has a giant hole that was filled with a piece of plywood and painted blue

**lks dcvn** · 03-28-2016, 09:25 PM

Haven't really finalized a budget yet. Don't want something that I don't want to drive/enjoy because it is too nice (if that makes sense).

I'm happy with a solid rig that If I want to use it as a truck, I'm not worried about it getting dinged, etc.

I found my first blazer out in Washington state with help from guys from this forum so I'm not afraid of shipping the right truck if I find it.

Thanks for the help everybody!

**lks dcvn** · 04-23-2016, 04:46 PM

So I bought a 1972 2wd blazer from board member gringoloco who got it from another board member 5150 - so it has passed hands a few times...

It is in rough shape, but i can build it up the way I want it and know what is under the paint/hood when I get that far and it is a true 2wd truck.

I will be starting a build thread when the truck makes it my garage so stay tuned for more pictures and details in the near future.

Thanks to everybody who sent links or reached out to me with suggestions.

03-23-2016, 09:50 PM	#1
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,346	Looking again... After selling off my collection of 67-72 trucks and parts a few years ago, I am starting to search for a new first gen blazer/jimmy. Not looking for any rust repair work projects as I have been down that road and would rather not repeat it - searching for a running/driving truck that I can just drive around and enjoy. Anybody got any leads? How has everybody been doing? What's new?

03-24-2016, 08:44 AM	#2
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,700	Re: Looking again... Glad you're back, and on the hunt. I'll keep you in mind __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

03-24-2016, 04:05 PM	#3
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Looking again... You should check in with the people that bought your stuff, if you have their contact info. Who knows, maybe they would sell something back to you.

03-24-2016, 09:10 PM	#4
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,346	Re: Looking again... Good point - I have no idea how to contact the guys I sold my trucks to though. I'm ready to start on something new to me...

03-25-2016, 11:50 AM	#5
PanhandleDon1972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 18	Re: Looking again... PM sent

03-28-2016, 02:00 AM	#6
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Looking again... Look in the dry climates to eliminate rust issues... have someone local check it out for you and take pictures... you didn't mention a budget... here are some http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/5467290821.html http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/5507153601.html http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5511052871.html http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...493007137.html __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

03-28-2016, 10:52 AM	#8
ClassicStyle Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 215	Re: Looking again... The blue 71 is a bucket. Replaced the rockers and made some lower quarter replacements that weren't very nice, all the inner structure was still rusted/missing, torque boxes rusted through, floor around the wheel well, core support. All rusted. And the paint wasn't all that nice, interior was ok, dash had been cut for a radio with what looked like a butter knife and tin snips. Roof has a giant hole that was filled with a piece of plywood and painted blue __________________ 1972 Dark blue, Cst, Highlander

03-28-2016, 09:25 PM	#9
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,346	Re: Looking again... Haven't really finalized a budget yet. Don't want something that I don't want to drive/enjoy because it is too nice (if that makes sense). I'm happy with a solid rig that If I want to use it as a truck, I'm not worried about it getting dinged, etc. I found my first blazer out in Washington state with help from guys from this forum so I'm not afraid of shipping the right truck if I find it. Thanks for the help everybody!

04-23-2016, 04:46 PM	#10
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,346	Re: Looking again... So I bought a 1972 2wd blazer from board member gringoloco who got it from another board member 5150 - so it has passed hands a few times... It is in rough shape, but i can build it up the way I want it and know what is under the paint/hood when I get that far and it is a true 2wd truck. I will be starting a build thread when the truck makes it my garage so stay tuned for more pictures and details in the near future. Thanks to everybody who sent links or reached out to me with suggestions.



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