Here's how i want my 73 Blazer (pshopped)

[wedgemon]

I don't know who to credit for the original pic, but I shopped the heck out of this and - DANGED if it isn't how I want it...



Let me know what you think.

- Dave

[N2TRUX]

I think it looks just right. What's up with the eyebrows?

[wedgemon]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

What's up with the eyebrows?

C'mon, you were'nt supposed to see that...

[N2TRUX]

Well it does add character...

[1976K5CHALET]

I wheeled with the owner a few years back at blazer bash...i might have a few more pics of it. It was the cleanest 76 i have ever seen. The owner told me he had replaced allmost every panel with nos gm panels. This pic was taken on our way down into cliffhanger in moab. Just after the river crossing there is a rather nasty step up in the trail...on the way out he hooked a boulder on the right side of the blazer and did a number to the sheetmetal. I have never seen or heard from him since that blazer bash. When i get time i'll upload a pic of my 79 doing the climb up so you can see what tore up his k5.

DW

[wedgemon]

Originally Posted by 1976K5CHALET

When i get time i'll upload a pic of my 79 doing the climb up so you can see what tore up his k5.

Kool! Throw out any further pics of the blue one too.

- Dave

Side note:
I know you are into the Chalet's. There's been one on a small lot in a little Calif town called Bishop for about 3 years. If you know anyone interested,
I'm going thru in a few weeks and maybe could get some info.

PS: My wife wants the Blazer deep red - because the PO gave her a spare set of keys after the sale.

[CAROL LADUE]

my blazer has been to bishop ca many times in its life and it lives in sacramento.what do you consider cheap ?i might let my blazer go to a home where it would be treasured ...but when i see what you guys do to them i start to squirm thinking bout my k5 gettin all tore up like some of these pics.

[wedgemon]

Carol LaDue:

Mine is very similar to yours, but, way rougher shape. I've always wanted a "Convertible" Blazer and fell into mine for abot $500 bucks. The fancy blue truck is a plan my son and I came up with. He plans to be the next Chip Foose, and this is his first "job". So, I'll let him get away with straying from the stock look a bit.

I will eventually find one at the right price and make it as bone stock as possible - the way it was born. But, with three truck projects going now, my wife would kill me for even asking about another "Investment Vehicle".

Your pics are sweet. Don't farm it out too cheap. You oughta throw a too much money sign on the window and park it here in Reno or Sparks during Hot August Week. I saw a P.O.S. 72 El Camino with no engine, no hood and tons of rust sell for $8,000 last year. Stay serious about your Blazer and get a good price from someone who'll take care of it.

- Dave

[CAROL LADUE]

well i do not want to cause a divorce but you might want to know that this was my dads vacation truck and only drove it 4 weeks a year.he well maintained it and it is just like it was when we brought it home. except my dad spray painted it silver to stay cooler in the dessert.lol i would like to see it painted the org color to all match again.here are some more pics i took this am

[1976K5CHALET]

Wedgemon....allthough i truely love my chalet way to much and i plan a full frame off next year....i also own a 79 K5 which was my first Gen 2 K5 and daily driver for 5 or 6 years before she succumbed to the dark side...a 79 K5 2WD project...a 90 Jimmy...a 77frame and tub for the chalet...and a 73 K5 "Rust Free" tub and a detailed frame i just brought home from phx this march....plus my gm parts man in town has finally caved after me baggering him for 4 years and i made a deal for his 78 K5 2wd. So i'm not Just into chalets....the 79 is currently at ORD in carbondale co. getting some upgrades i don't have time to do myself since i work in the patch...and thats why the chalet has taken over the DD spot until the 79 is back and done.

DW

[CAROL LADUE]

I Would Wish For Some One Like Wedgeman To Get My Blazer Cause He Shares My Same Desire To See Happen To My Blazer.i Wish I Could Do It.......might At Least Have It Painted Back To The Kinda Maroon Color It Was.heres My Impalement Last Time

[Big Block]

I like them stock and original. I own (4) blazers. (3) of them are original right down to the original paint. I have a (72) 4x4, (72) 2wd, (76) Blazer Chalet 4x4 and a (80) 2wd. I could always use one more. It would be in good hands. I bought the Chalet in San Jose and drove it to NC. I bought the 72 4x4 in Gunnison CO and drove it back to NC. I lived in Lake County CA for 2 years. Not to far from SAC. I have family that live close to Yuba City. Might have to make another road trip.

[CAROL LADUE]

I Am Hoping That Sactojim Will Call Me And I Will Let Him Drive It And Then Tell You All The Tech Stuff But I Sure Have Been Enjoying Reading And Threading? With All Of You Here,.it Helps Me Feel Close To My Dad.

[CAROL LADUE]

Originally Posted by Big Block

I like them stock and original. I own (4) blazers. (3) of them are original right down to the original paint. I have a (72) 4x4, (72) 2wd, (76) Blazer Chalet 4x4 and a (80) 2wd. I could always use one more. It would be in good hands. I bought the Chalet in San Jose and drove it to NC. I bought the 72 4x4 in Gunnison CO and drove it back to NC. I lived in Lake County CA for 2 years. Not to far from SAC. I have family that live close to Yuba City. Might have to make another road trip.

THAT WOULD MAKE ME CRY JOYFULL TEARS I SWEAR...I KNOW IT WOULD NOT EVEN OVERHEAT OF GIVE YOU ANY TROUBLES EXCEPT .....GAS.......BUT ITS BETTER THAN MY NEW SILVERADO.

[Big Block]

Would you really want to part with it. I sent you a PM.