1978 - 2wd Blazer restoration "Blue Blaze" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**yote1234** · 06-02-2018, 11:50 AM

Found a real factory 2 wheel drive blazer here in town. so I decided to build a Daily Driver. not a Trailer Queen. im old school so I have a stock build in mind. stock height, simple low hp crate engine, over drive automatic, I started by disassembly. down to the frame. blasted the frame and painted it chassis black. it was there I found some rust issues! So knowing what a good body man charges for rust repair I decided to find a donor tub. and while I was at it I decided to go with a 81 up because I like the sloped front end. after finding a 100% arizona rust free tub I did the switch. and this one was loaded with air, power windows/locks/ ect. Well then off to the painter. I decided on factory blue/ white colors. and a blue interior. Heres some pics of the progress.
please keep in mind... "A DRIVER"
hope you enjoy.
coyotedave

**yote1234** · 06-02-2018, 11:54 AM

more pics of paint

**yote1234** · 06-02-2018, 11:59 AM

exterior paint

**yote1234** · 06-02-2018, 12:01 PM

Now to install my NOS doors and NOS tailgate I have been saving.

**Dads79GMC** · 06-02-2018, 04:39 PM

OOOOOOOOOOH NICE!!!!!!! Great job, clean! I think I need a blazer for my next fixer upper! Mike

Wraith · 06-02-2018, 10:09 PM

Wow, great work!

**yote1234** · 06-03-2018, 03:26 PM

thanx everyone . cant wait for assembly.

SBTork · 06-08-2018, 09:50 AM

It's looking great, good color choice!

chevy3100truck · 06-08-2018, 12:45 PM

Looks great, wish I could find a 2WD around here that wasn't either ridiculously priced or complete junk lol

**yote1234** · 06-14-2018, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy3100truck

Looks great, wish I could find a 2WD around here that wasn't either ridiculously priced or complete junk lol

I think they are getting scarce!

**yote1234** · 06-27-2018, 12:42 PM

2-weeks later ..... all painted and ready for assembly. YES!

**Dads79GMC** · 06-27-2018, 12:45 PM

Looks excellent CoyoteDave!!

**yote1234** · 06-27-2018, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Looks excellent CoyoteDave!!

I thank you.

Whamo · 06-27-2018, 03:31 PM

Nice!

**yote1234** · 07-02-2018, 07:08 PM

home bound

**Dads79GMC** · 07-02-2018, 07:43 PM

Sharp!!!

Wraith · 07-02-2018, 10:19 PM

Awesome!

**yote1234** · 07-19-2018, 10:34 PM

thank you .....

LT7A · 07-20-2018, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by yote1234

home bound

Clearly you've got the right guy transporting it for you. He's probably got a six shooter that we can't see strapped to his right side, ha. The new paint looks really really good.

**yote1234** · 07-20-2018, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

Clearly you've got the right guy transporting it for you. He's probably got a six shooter that we can't see strapped to his right side, ha. The new paint looks really really good.

yep. good guy, no 6 shooter but he does have a 9mm!

06-02-2018, 11:50 AM	#1
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	1978 - 2wd Blazer restoration "Blue Blaze" Found a real factory 2 wheel drive blazer here in town. so I decided to build a Daily Driver. not a Trailer Queen. im old school so I have a stock build in mind. stock height, simple low hp crate engine, over drive automatic, I started by disassembly. down to the frame. blasted the frame and painted it chassis black. it was there I found some rust issues! So knowing what a good body man charges for rust repair I decided to find a donor tub. and while I was at it I decided to go with a 81 up because I like the sloped front end. after finding a 100% arizona rust free tub I did the switch. and this one was loaded with air, power windows/locks/ ect. Well then off to the painter. I decided on factory blue/ white colors. and a blue interior. Heres some pics of the progress. please keep in mind... "A DRIVER" hope you enjoy. coyotedave Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

06-02-2018, 11:54 AM	#2
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	Re: 1978 - 2wd Blazer restoration "Blue Blaze" more pics of paint Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

06-02-2018, 11:59 AM	#3
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	Re: 1978 - 2wd Blazer restoration "Blue Blaze" exterior paint Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

06-02-2018, 12:01 PM	#4
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	Re: 1978 - 2wd Blazer restoration "Blue Blaze" Now to install my NOS doors and NOS tailgate I have been saving. __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

06-02-2018, 04:39 PM	#5
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: 1978 - 2wd Blazer restoration "Blue Blaze" OOOOOOOOOOH NICE!!!!!!! Great job, clean! I think I need a blazer for my next fixer upper! Mike __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

06-02-2018, 10:09 PM	#6
Wraith Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 60	Re: 1978 - 2wd Blazer restoration "Blue Blaze" Wow, great work!

06-03-2018, 03:26 PM	#7
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	Re: 1978 - 2wd Blazer restoration "Blue Blaze" thanx everyone . cant wait for assembly. __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

06-08-2018, 09:50 AM	#8
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: 1978 - 2wd Blazer restoration "Blue Blaze" It's looking great, good color choice! __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

06-08-2018, 12:45 PM	#9
chevy3100truck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Mission BC Posts: 117	Re: 1978 - 2wd Blazer restoration "Blue Blaze" Looks great, wish I could find a 2WD around here that wasn't either ridiculously priced or complete junk lol __________________ @badgaragebc

06-27-2018, 12:42 PM	#11
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	Re: 1978 - 2wd Blazer restoration "Blue Blaze" 2-weeks later ..... all painted and ready for assembly. YES! Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

06-27-2018, 12:45 PM	#12
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: 1978 - 2wd Blazer restoration "Blue Blaze" Looks excellent CoyoteDave!! __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

06-27-2018, 03:31 PM	#14
Whamo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Nap Town, Indianapolis Posts: 233	Re: 1978 - 2wd Blazer restoration "Blue Blaze" Nice! __________________ Just a Hillbilly in the Hood http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622194

07-02-2018, 07:08 PM	#15
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	Re: 1978 - 2wd Blazer restoration "Blue Blaze" home bound Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

07-02-2018, 07:43 PM	#16
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: 1978 - 2wd Blazer restoration "Blue Blaze" Sharp!!! __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

07-02-2018, 10:19 PM	#17
Wraith Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 60	Re: 1978 - 2wd Blazer restoration "Blue Blaze" Awesome! __________________ https://mechanicdude.blogspot.com/



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07-19-2018, 10:34 PM	#18
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	Re: 1978 - 2wd Blazer restoration "Blue Blaze" thank you ..... __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

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