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05-14-2013, 12:20 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO)
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HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
Hi my name is Brandon, I'm a mechanic in the Army and for the next 5 months im deployed (stuck) in Afghanistan. I'm from Idaho and love my Chevy trucks! My wife bought me a 72 Blazer the truck I always wanted, here's some pics and plans i have for it. This is my first time ever making a "thread" or "post" so if i mess stuff up sorry i'm learning...
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05-14-2013, 12:33 PM
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Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO)
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
My wife took these pics for me.
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05-14-2013, 12:57 PM
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Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO)
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
some more pics
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05-14-2013, 12:56 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
Very nice rig she got you ,she has good taste.
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05-14-2013, 12:58 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Midlothian, VA
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
Nice rig! Looks solid. Thank you for your service!
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Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. 
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05-14-2013, 01:02 PM
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Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO)
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
thank you for the comments guys!
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05-14-2013, 01:05 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO)
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
The truck has a new 383 stroker, hughes turbo 350, hurst shifter, 4 inch suspension with 2 inch body lift, traction bars
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05-14-2013, 01:16 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO)
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
Here is the plan for the truck, 42" Iroks, 1 ton's d60 front 14ff rear from 86 chevy, and some rust repair. if you guys have any suggestions on the lift to fit the tires im all ears. Thanks Brandon
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05-14-2013, 01:19 PM
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Location: Orem, Utah
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
My wife bought me my Blazer about a year after I got back from Iraq.
That seems like a long, long time ago. Congratulations. Stay safe. |
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05-14-2013, 01:32 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO)
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
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05-14-2013, 01:20 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Durham, N.C.
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
Your going to love it. Looks like a good one to start with. Welcome to the board.
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05-14-2013, 02:02 PM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Bothell, WA
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
1) Welcome to the board
2) Good looking truck 3) Thank you for your service
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05-14-2013, 02:37 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
looks clean, And Thank you for your service.
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05-14-2013, 02:38 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
I forgot to say ,Thankyou For Your Service ,on my earlier reply .
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05-14-2013, 05:06 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: North Idaho
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
Looks like a great rig to start with Brandon. Your wife sounds like a keeper, and you being a mechanic, sounds like a perfect match. I'll be keeping an eye open for spotting your rig when you get back... Be safe, and thank you for your service.
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05-14-2013, 09:26 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Marion, Mi.
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
Awesome K5, but way more awesome wife. Thank you for your service, and thank's to your wife too! Can't wait till you get back and can get wrenching on it! Look's like there both a "keeper"!
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05-14-2013, 10:18 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO)
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
Its no blazer but its what i have to drive for now! lol
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05-14-2013, 10:53 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
That's a keeper
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05-14-2013, 10:14 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO)
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
Thank you guys for the support!! ya the wife is a "keeper"!! lol
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09-28-2013, 04:12 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: AL
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
Brandon, thank you for your service. I have a son in Saudi now, for a years tour. He has been in Afgan and Iraq. enjoy your classic when you get back home
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09-28-2013, 04:35 PM
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Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO)
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
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Thank you faribran, I hope your son stays safe and comes home soon.
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09-30-2013, 07:52 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Suisun City, CA
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
Must be something about Afghanistan lol, my wife/dad bought me my 70 K10 while I have been out here to. Stay safe brother, good looking rig!
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09-30-2013, 08:36 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO)
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
[QUOTE=Flick;6292528]Must be something about Afghanistan lol, my wife/dad bought me my 70 K10 while I have been out here to. Stay safe brother, good looking rig
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Bangor pa
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Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer)
The 6 inch and 38 should be perfect. You will more than likely need to extend the driveshafts as my stock front one is about maxed out on a 5 inch lift. The rear I replaced after going to 3/4 ton axles. Anything over 35-36 you are on borrowed time with the stock 12 bolt. I blew up two and replaced the third with a one ton rear before it grenaded. That's on 35s and a heavy foot. Front I converted to 3/4 ton with everything from the knuckle out from a 78 k20. It gives you a bigger outer wheel bearing and if you get the axleshafts you will get a bigger ujoint as well. The 36 will fit with the 4 inch lift but may rub with high articulation. I cut the front lower fender on mine to stuff the tires a little better.
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