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vtblazer · 08-08-2008, 06:33 PM

Whoa...tearing a rusted to death body off a frame is harder than it looks!

This blazer had been picked clean, it's time to see if there's anything underneath to work with.

Notice in a couple of the pics, the tires are off the ground.

That old wrecker is something else.

AJs72K5 · 08-08-2008, 06:52 PM

Holy twisted sheetmetal Batman! Why is that thing in your yard??

**jaros44sr** · 08-08-2008, 07:00 PM

Dang VT, I think ya coulda saved that one lol

vtblazer · 08-08-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

Holy twisted sheetmetal Batman! Why is that thing in your yard??

Parts man, it had parts.

Bentblazer · 08-08-2008, 09:20 PM

Looks like the one I started with. Apparently all the good ones left the midwest for less rustier grounds

bouncytruck · 08-08-2008, 10:46 PM

You're a twisted man with a twisted blazer!

AJs72K5 · 08-08-2008, 11:10 PM

What usable parts did you find on that disaster? You going with the double hoop showbar

?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-08-2008, 11:52 PM

Rusty and still strong..

Big J · 08-09-2008, 01:01 AM

I'd drive it, just hand me a milk crate, a tie down and I'd be set

vtblazer · 08-09-2008, 04:38 AM

It was more 'one piece' when I picked it up.

Trying to pull out the roll bar but that's not happening real easy either. (last pic above)

A lot of the parts went to a lot of places off of this blazer, this one gave it's all so other's could keep em turning.

So far the chassis looks good, might try and save it, maybe use it.

original_balzer · 08-09-2008, 06:27 AM

Thats actualy in better shape than my 72 was. I rode it hard and put it away wet for 4 long years. I had a few layers of various metal screwed and rivited in for floor boards. when I took the top off the doors wouldnt open. To put the top on required 2 people in the front seats pushing the windshield forward and someone to quickly put the bolts in when/if it lined up. Hitting a big bump the whole bed would bounce on the frame. It drove down the road in a crab like sideways motion. The heater didnt work very well but all the rust vented the cab pretty well.

BUT for all its faults that old blazer would go anywhere you pointed it (well thats if you pointed the right front fender where you wanted to go) and NEVER left me stranded.

**jaros44sr** · 08-09-2008, 09:54 PM

Sorta looks like Rock Creek at Rausch w/o the rock

msgross · 08-10-2008, 08:26 AM

Glad to see that organ donation is popular in your area!

There's a blazer with no title and a goodwrench motor about 15 min from me... guy said he was looking at $900

http://lancaster.craigslist.org/pts/761823029.html

Chevyman63 · 08-10-2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Whoa...tearing a rusted to death body off a frame is harder than it looks!

This blazer had been picked clean, it's time to see if there's anything underneath to work with.

Notice in a couple of the pics, the tires are off the ground.

That old wrecker is something else.

Any of these parts for the new ride or just cleaning things up?

vtblazer · 08-10-2008, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I remember when those panels were strait, LOL
Nope, sorry boss, you'll have to navigate without me. Thanks for offer tho. New job and all, but wait till January 1st

No worries...it's gonna be a last minute go/stay decision anyway.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Any of these parts for the new ride or just cleaning things up?

Trying to clean up the parts yard, keep what's good and scrap the reast...still have four trucks to go.

If the blazer frame looks as solid throughout I'll consider using it for my current build for sure, the one currently under the orange crate has been modified (cut) at both ends.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-10-2008, 08:41 PM

Don't crush, Save it, You got the $

AJs72K5 · 08-13-2008, 05:41 PM

I didn't even notice the mud flaps until the last set of pics. Surely those made it into the parts pile for the new rig.

vtblazer · 08-15-2008, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJs72K5

I didn't even notice the mud flaps until the last set of pics. Surely those made it into the parts pile for the new rig.

...ahh no.

Got some sawzall blades called the "torch" and I'll tell ya, whoa do they cut metal!

Most all of it is cut up and in the can.

Three more trucks to go and then I can start on the orange crate.

Chevyman63 · 08-15-2008, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Got some sawzall blades called the "torch" and I'll tell ya, whoa do they cut metal!

I've used those blades before...they kick a$$!

vtblazer · 08-15-2008, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyman63

I've used those blades before...they kick a$$!

They should for $5 bucks a piece!

Busted my 18v sawzall using em too, time for the back up unit.

AJs72K5 · 08-15-2008, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

They should for $5 bucks a piece!

Busted my 18v sawzall using em too, time for the back up unit.

Sounds like it's time for a plasma cutter.

08-08-2008, 06:33 PM	#1
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Metal Dumpster Blazer Whoa...tearing a rusted to death body off a frame is harder than it looks! This blazer had been picked clean, it's time to see if there's anything underneath to work with. Notice in a couple of the pics, the tires are off the ground. That old wrecker is something else. Attached Images

08-08-2008, 06:52 PM	#2
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Metal Dumpster Blazer Holy twisted sheetmetal Batman! Why is that thing in your yard?? __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

08-08-2008, 07:00 PM	#3
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: Metal Dumpster Blazer Dang VT, I think ya coulda saved that one lol __________________ 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

08-08-2008, 09:20 PM	#5
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: Metal Dumpster Blazer Looks like the one I started with. Apparently all the good ones left the midwest for less rustier grounds

08-08-2008, 10:46 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Metal Dumpster Blazer You're a twisted man with a twisted blazer! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-08-2008, 11:10 PM	#7
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Metal Dumpster Blazer What usable parts did you find on that disaster? You going with the double hoop showbar ? __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff Last edited by AJs72K5; 08-08-2008 at 11:11 PM.

08-08-2008, 11:52 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Metal Dumpster Blazer Rusty and still strong.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-09-2008, 01:01 AM	#9
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Metal Dumpster Blazer I'd drive it, just hand me a milk crate, a tie down and I'd be set __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

08-09-2008, 04:38 AM	#10
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Metal Dumpster Blazer It was more 'one piece' when I picked it up. Trying to pull out the roll bar but that's not happening real easy either. (last pic above) A lot of the parts went to a lot of places off of this blazer, this one gave it's all so other's could keep em turning. So far the chassis looks good, might try and save it, maybe use it. Attached Images

08-09-2008, 06:27 AM	#11
original_balzer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: roosevelt utah Posts: 325	Re: Metal Dumpster Blazer Thats actualy in better shape than my 72 was. I rode it hard and put it away wet for 4 long years. I had a few layers of various metal screwed and rivited in for floor boards. when I took the top off the doors wouldnt open. To put the top on required 2 people in the front seats pushing the windshield forward and someone to quickly put the bolts in when/if it lined up. Hitting a big bump the whole bed would bounce on the frame. It drove down the road in a crab like sideways motion. The heater didnt work very well but all the rust vented the cab pretty well. BUT for all its faults that old blazer would go anywhere you pointed it (well thats if you pointed the right front fender where you wanted to go) and NEVER left me stranded. __________________ -61 c10 short step -67 c10 short step -71 k10 long fleet -77 k20 long fleet (gettin all the goodies from frankentruck) -79 c30/k30 3+3 frankentruck (cab and frame for sale) -99 GMC yukon daily driver

08-09-2008, 09:54 PM	#12
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: Metal Dumpster Blazer Sorta looks like Rock Creek at Rausch w/o the rock __________________ 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 Last edited by jaros44sr; 08-09-2008 at 09:58 PM.

08-10-2008, 08:26 AM	#13
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Metal Dumpster Blazer Glad to see that organ donation is popular in your area! There's a blazer with no title and a goodwrench motor about 15 min from me... guy said he was looking at $900 http://lancaster.craigslist.org/pts/761823029.html __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

08-10-2008, 08:41 PM	#16
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Metal Dumpster Blazer Don't crush, Save it, You got the $ __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-13-2008, 05:41 PM	#17
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Metal Dumpster Blazer I didn't even notice the mud flaps until the last set of pics. Surely those made it into the parts pile for the new rig. __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

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