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cartman · 01-02-2008, 04:18 PM

Just wondering how rare 2WD blazers are in other parts of the country?? Here in the north east, I can only rember seeing a few when they were fairly new. I haven't seen one in years here, and the 4WD ones are getting scarce due to rust. I loved my old 86 4x4 ( condemed due to rust ) and was thinking a lowered 2WD would be cool. I would probably have to have one shipped from the south.

tvblazer78 · 01-02-2008, 04:27 PM

I know of 3 2wd Blazers in Knoxville, TN.. If you go to a big show in the south you would see maybe 1 or 2 if you are lucky.

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Originally Posted by cartman

Just wondering how rare 2WD blazers are in other parts of the country?? Here in the north east, I can only rember seeing a few when they were fairly new. I haven't seen one in years here, and the 4WD ones are getting scarce due to rust. I loved my old 86 4x4 ( condemed due to rust ) and was thinking a lowered 2WD would be cool. I would probably have to have one shipped from the south.

scurry · 01-02-2008, 05:34 PM

Since I picked mine up, I have seen two others, around Southeast Texas area. One complete custom and one in need of some TLC.

Twisted78SS · 01-02-2008, 05:48 PM

Including mine, I have seen two others on Craigslist here in the Washington/Oregon area within the last 3 months. None in the past two years before that.

BLE 'BURBAN · 01-02-2008, 06:01 PM

There are 2 running around up here in the summer time only

NEVERENOUGH · 01-02-2008, 06:12 PM

I owned one back in the early 90s and it is still running around. You see couple cruising around Az from time to time.

**lolife99** · 01-02-2008, 06:23 PM

They are a little more plentiful than the '70-'72 models. But production stopped in '82. I would love to have a '73-'75 2wd model with the full removeable top. Check with "bagged74". He has a sweet '90 model (on a 2wd frame) in the '73-'87 trucks for sale section. EDIT: I went there to find a link,... and I don't see it now. Maybe it's sold.

Twisted78SS · 01-02-2008, 10:03 PM

I couldn't agree with you more, since they are so hard to get around here, once I found both a 77 2wd and a 75 4x4 I grabbed onto them. I am going to swap tubs on them and have some fun. Once I get started (in late Jan), I will create a build thread to monitor progress.
Here is a shot of them looking just how I found them.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2073/...07bc8b2b3e.jpg

motornut · 11-09-2010, 12:45 AM

2 or 4 wheeler,they are rare here.
thats why i jumped on one weeks ago
I got my 4X4 a 3 hour drive from home
now seen a few in bits and pieces in paper since
they were popular up here for plowing snow/salt hence rare

streetstar · 01-03-2008, 11:19 AM

I've seen maybe 5 come up for sale in the last year between Dallas and Oklahoma City (craigslist and auto trader only)

cartman · 01-03-2008, 11:53 AM

could you convert one to 2WD by swaping in a crossmember from a 2WD pickup , or the frames different??

BabyBlue · 01-03-2008, 12:44 PM

We have about 5 that run around the town and I have seen several more in the surrounding area from time to time. I still have phone numbers floating around of some for sale....I think there are currently 2 or 3 on seattle/portland craigslist combined.

Desert Dweller · 01-03-2008, 12:51 PM

I've seen probably a handful in the Vegas valley.

**N2TRUX** · 01-03-2008, 06:12 PM

Fairly common in the South. Here's a nice one I found on Craigslist-Link

tobiahr · 01-04-2008, 03:27 AM

cartman the frames are almost the same. you have to drill holes for the front crossmember mounting. see http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=168231 from sixty8c10
he did a full 4wheel to 2wheel swap

kevinr1970 · 01-04-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tobiahr

cartman the frames are almost the same. you have to drill holes for the front crossmember mounting. see http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=168231 from sixty8c10
he did a full 4wheel to 2wheel swap

...and vice-versa too if I remember right? Doing one would be a lot of work (almost too much?) but to do two at the same time is beyond me!

blu-by-u-2 · 04-25-2010, 11:06 AM

This thread is kinda old but, I have always wondered the same. I live in a town of like 23,000 or more and I know of three over here. Central valley, cali.
Seen a few for sale around bay area.

russgt · 04-25-2010, 05:28 PM

In wisconsin, I have maybe only seen 1 or 2 in my life. 4x4s are everywhere, but most are rusty, lifted, have a plow, or are mud trucks.

thirdstreettito · 04-25-2010, 06:25 PM

I've seen one in the 13 years I've lived here.

USSkoval · 04-25-2010, 09:47 PM

I have seen a couple since I sold mine several years ago.Well, three actually, two have been fairly recent and were lowered customs.

turbo350 · 04-25-2010, 10:22 PM

Seen a few in the summer here, mostly at car shows.

7ft stew · 04-25-2010, 10:54 PM

so can we safely say there just arent that many? i stole mine(not literally,but close) i paid $450 for mine.had a guy ask me if it was for sale the other day.had to say no without even seeing what he wanted to pay for it.even though it needs a ton of work,that i really dont no how to do,i still love it.my wife almost killed me when i told her about the guy that wanted to buy it.she hates it.i will post a pic of it

7ft stew · 04-25-2010, 10:58 PM

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[/ATTACH]p.s. it still isnt for sale

tvblazer78 · 04-26-2010, 08:19 AM

Looks good.. What do you need to do to it? I know back window and lower the back, but it looks good..

masaki · 04-26-2010, 10:22 AM

in my country you can find some blazers, but, they are from 74-83...

01-02-2008, 04:18 PM	#1
cartman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts Posts: 49	How rare are 2WD blazers where you are?? Just wondering how rare 2WD blazers are in other parts of the country?? Here in the north east, I can only rember seeing a few when they were fairly new. I haven't seen one in years here, and the 4WD ones are getting scarce due to rust. I loved my old 86 4x4 ( condemed due to rust ) and was thinking a lowered 2WD would be cool. I would probably have to have one shipped from the south. Last edited by cartman; 01-02-2008 at 04:18 PM.

01-02-2008, 05:34 PM	#3
scurry Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 22	Re: How rare are 2WD blazers where you are?? Since I picked mine up, I have seen two others, around Southeast Texas area. One complete custom and one in need of some TLC. __________________ "Your tax dollars at work"

01-02-2008, 05:48 PM	#4
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: How rare are 2WD blazers where you are?? Including mine, I have seen two others on Craigslist here in the Washington/Oregon area within the last 3 months. None in the past two years before that.

01-02-2008, 06:01 PM	#5
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: How rare are 2WD blazers where you are?? There are 2 running around up here in the summer time only __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

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NEVERENOUGH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chino Valley Az Posts: 210	Re: How rare are 2WD blazers where you are?? I owned one back in the early 90s and it is still running around. You see couple cruising around Az from time to time.

01-02-2008, 06:23 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: How rare are 2WD blazers where you are?? They are a little more plentiful than the '70-'72 models. But production stopped in '82. I would love to have a '73-'75 2wd model with the full removeable top. Check with "bagged74". He has a sweet '90 model (on a 2wd frame) in the '73-'87 trucks for sale section. EDIT: I went there to find a link,... and I don't see it now. Maybe it's sold. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 01-02-2008 at 06:28 PM.

01-02-2008, 10:03 PM	#8
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: How rare are 2WD blazers where you are?? I couldn't agree with you more, since they are so hard to get around here, once I found both a 77 2wd and a 75 4x4 I grabbed onto them. I am going to swap tubs on them and have some fun. Once I get started (in late Jan), I will create a build thread to monitor progress. Here is a shot of them looking just how I found them. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2073/...07bc8b2b3e.jpg

11-09-2010, 12:45 AM	#9
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: How rare are 2WD blazers where you are?? 2 or 4 wheeler,they are rare here. thats why i jumped on one weeks ago I got my 4X4 a 3 hour drive from home now seen a few in bits and pieces in paper since they were popular up here for plowing snow/salt hence rare __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

01-03-2008, 11:19 AM	#10
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: How rare are 2WD blazers where you are?? I've seen maybe 5 come up for sale in the last year between Dallas and Oklahoma City (craigslist and auto trader only) __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

01-03-2008, 11:53 AM	#11
cartman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts Posts: 49	Re: How rare are 2WD blazers where you are?? could you convert one to 2WD by swaping in a crossmember from a 2WD pickup , or the frames different??

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BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Re: How rare are 2WD blazers where you are?? We have about 5 that run around the town and I have seen several more in the surrounding area from time to time. I still have phone numbers floating around of some for sale....I think there are currently 2 or 3 on seattle/portland craigslist combined. __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB.

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tobiahr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lincoln NE Posts: 513	Re: How rare are 2WD blazers where you are?? cartman the frames are almost the same. you have to drill holes for the front crossmember mounting. see http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=168231 from sixty8c10 he did a full 4wheel to 2wheel swap

04-25-2010, 11:06 AM	#17
blu-by-u-2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: los banos cal Posts: 130	Re: How rare are 2WD blazers where you are?? This thread is kinda old but, I have always wondered the same. I live in a town of like 23,000 or more and I know of three over here. Central valley, cali. Seen a few for sale around bay area. __________________ 77 k5 2wd 76 k5 jimmy 4x4 97 c1500 2wd 06 chrysler 300 on 22"s



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04-25-2010, 05:28 PM	#18
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: How rare are 2WD blazers where you are?? In wisconsin, I have maybe only seen 1 or 2 in my life. 4x4s are everywhere, but most are rusty, lifted, have a plow, or are mud trucks. __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

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7ft stew Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: altamont,ks Posts: 53	Re: How rare are 2WD blazers where you are?? so can we safely say there just arent that many? i stole mine(not literally,but close) i paid $450 for mine.had a guy ask me if it was for sale the other day.had to say no without even seeing what he wanted to pay for it.even though it needs a ton of work,that i really dont no how to do,i still love it.my wife almost killed me when i told her about the guy that wanted to buy it.she hates it.i will post a pic of it

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