Went to see my Blazer in California!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Luis_gz06 · 06-30-2006, 11:09 PM

Hey guys, I went to see my 72" blazer in California. I been keeping it at my uncles house for 2 yrs because the engine went down, and theres no space here in Vegas to store it. My dad bought that Blazer almost new in 1976, and gave it to me when I turned 18 yrs old. Now, im planning to put a brand new 350 engine, edelbrock carburator, and manifold. As you can see, it looks like crap. But its just dirty from sitting there too much. We inspect it closely and theres not much rust in it. After im done with the mechanical stuff, im taking it to good body shop in L.A. to clean it up and repaint it med olive. Well, theres not much pics right now, but will take more soon when i pick it up next week in my new 06 Tundra Truck. Luis.

jakeslim · 06-30-2006, 11:55 PM

just a note that if it has the original engine in it, save it when you install new engine.

makovai · 07-01-2006, 01:03 AM

looks to me like it has alot of potential.

bouncytruck · 07-01-2006, 01:14 AM

cheyenne10 · 07-01-2006, 02:26 AM

Get those pine needles off of cowl area. Pine needles kill!! I have seen several trucks get these needles or other leafy stuff down inside cowl area and packed into vents in firewall and kickpanel area and get serious rot/rust. Sometimes you can open vents on inside kick panel areas and reach in and pull handfuls of this crud out.

Blazer looks like great rebuild candidate. Enjoy.

vtblazer · 07-01-2006, 05:47 AM

Glad to see the interest is back.

Keep us posted on your progress.

**special-K** · 07-01-2006, 07:57 AM

Great!At least you have one.Looks like an easy resto.(if there`s such a thing)

teeitup · 07-01-2006, 09:34 AM

Looks good Luis, you got a good starter project. Body looks great!!!! I think I have a steering wheel out there I'll look today. Randy

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-01-2006, 06:04 PM

Cool begining, Now let's start some progress

krue · 07-01-2006, 07:00 PM

If either of mine looked that good, you wouldn't be able to wipe the grin off my face with a dirty diaper.

**special-K** · 07-02-2006, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

If either of mine looked that good, you wouldn't be able to wipe the grin off my face with a dirty diaper.

Now that`s funny.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-02-2006, 05:19 PM

Looks like she needs some tires!!!!!! Looks to be a great starting point..

**Yukon Jack** · 07-03-2006, 02:16 PM

Lots of potential there!

Luis_gz06 · 07-05-2006, 06:02 AM

Thanks guys for all your replies and info's, I will keep you guys updated with my restoration project. Thanks again, Luis.

06-30-2006, 11:09 PM	#1
Luis_gz06 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,378	Went to see my Blazer in California!! Hey guys, I went to see my 72" blazer in California. I been keeping it at my uncles house for 2 yrs because the engine went down, and theres no space here in Vegas to store it. My dad bought that Blazer almost new in 1976, and gave it to me when I turned 18 yrs old. Now, im planning to put a brand new 350 engine, edelbrock carburator, and manifold. As you can see, it looks like crap. But its just dirty from sitting there too much. We inspect it closely and theres not much rust in it. After im done with the mechanical stuff, im taking it to good body shop in L.A. to clean it up and repaint it med olive. Well, theres not much pics right now, but will take more soon when i pick it up next week in my new 06 Tundra Truck. Luis. Attached Images Last edited by Luis_gz06; 06-30-2006 at 11:14 PM.

06-30-2006, 11:55 PM	#2
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	Re: Went to see my Blazer in California!! just a note that if it has the original engine in it, save it when you install new engine. __________________ 69 K5 CST stock- 350, 4speed 77 K5 - 383, auto, 6" lift, D60 front, 14b rear, 39" tsl's,

07-01-2006, 01:03 AM	#3
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	Re: Went to see my Blazer in California!! looks to me like it has alot of potential. __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's

07-01-2006, 01:14 AM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Went to see my Blazer in California!! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-01-2006, 02:26 AM	#5
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Re: Went to see my Blazer in California!! Get those pine needles off of cowl area. Pine needles kill!! I have seen several trucks get these needles or other leafy stuff down inside cowl area and packed into vents in firewall and kickpanel area and get serious rot/rust. Sometimes you can open vents on inside kick panel areas and reach in and pull handfuls of this crud out. Blazer looks like great rebuild candidate. Enjoy. __________________ Bob

07-01-2006, 05:47 AM	#6
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Went to see my Blazer in California!! Glad to see the interest is back. Keep us posted on your progress.

07-01-2006, 07:57 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Went to see my Blazer in California!! Great!At least you have one.Looks like an easy resto.(if there`s such a thing) __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-01-2006, 09:34 AM	#8
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Went to see my Blazer in California!! Looks good Luis, you got a good starter project. Body looks great!!!! I think I have a steering wheel out there I'll look today. Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

07-01-2006, 06:04 PM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Went to see my Blazer in California!! Cool begining, Now let's start some progress __________________ 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

07-01-2006, 07:00 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Went to see my Blazer in California!! If either of mine looked that good, you wouldn't be able to wipe the grin off my face with a dirty diaper. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-02-2006, 05:19 PM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Went to see my Blazer in California!! Looks like she needs some tires!!!!!! Looks to be a great starting point.. __________________ 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..

07-03-2006, 02:16 PM	#13
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Went to see my Blazer in California!! Lots of potential there! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-05-2006, 06:02 AM	#14
Luis_gz06 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,378	Re: Went to see my Blazer in California!! Thanks guys for all your replies and info's, I will keep you guys updated with my restoration project. Thanks again, Luis.

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