Chalet in NorCal

[givengold]

I want this thing, but I would rather have a full convertible and an Airstream. Looks like it may may someone real happy.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/ctd/2184463614.html

[N2TRUX]

Looks like its in good shape. To bad the Blazer is no longer attached.

[77blazerchalet]

That's serial #0407, long story to it, basically it was intact in December but the dealer had to scrap the Blazer since it didn't meet CA emissions. Or something like that. I tried my best to get the guy to find a way around that. I thought I had it here in this web site when it was for sale a couple of years back, but I can't find the post. The prior owner had been getting CARB notices from the state saying the best alternative was to sell it to a scrapper, which he did to get money to repair his house.

My guess is this current dealer/seller didn't do his research and paid too much for it thinking he could flip the shell-only for a profit, but by themselves, they tend not to sell for much more that $3-500.

Too bad, since the truck was in good salvageable shape to the best of my knowledge.

[cvalcore]

theres one in saltlake city ut at the pick n pull junk yard i saw last weekend i think they wanted $1500 or $1800 for it but it's really rusty for around here i think it was a 73 with a 400 small block.

[77blazerchalet]

Originally Posted by cvalcore

theres one in saltlake city ut at the pick a part junk yard i saw last weekend..i think it was a 73 with a 400..

Chalets are only '76-'77s. If you saw a first gen Blazer with a camper on it, that would most likely be an aftermarket 4Wheel brand one. If the camper had the tell-tale matching Chevy taillights and the backward slanting windows on both sides and the twin vista windows in the front, then it was a Chalet or Casa Grande. If you have the opportunity to go by there again sometime soon, let us know, pics are needed along with a note of what the serial number / build date is, from the plate by the back door.

Speaking of Casa Grandes, I found an ad for one in Sandy Ut that was from last Sept, but the seller hasn't yet responded to calls or emails: http://www.myutahautos.com/cars/1976/GMC/Jimmy/109074

[cvalcore]

it wasn't a first gen it was a second generation and im pretty sure it had the twin vista windows on the front and the Chevy tail lights i most likely wont be going back there its a hour drive away from me and they didn't have one part i needed.

[77blazerchalet]

Originally Posted by cvalcore

..pretty sure it had the twin vista windows on the front and the Chevy tail lights i most likely wont be going back there its a hour drive away..

Thanks for the confirmation, no worries, I know one or two other guys in that general area. What was the name of the junkyard?

[cvalcore]

pick n pull

[77blazerchalet]

Originally Posted by cvalcore

pick n pull

The one at 585 W 3300 S? At this search result? http://utah.citysearch.com/profile/1...ck_n_pull.html

[cvalcore]

ya thats the one its at! it looked like the one in that craigslist add i remember that the inside looked like that. its the first one ive seen in person.

[77blazerchalet]

I appreciate the confirmation, I'll try giving the place a call tomorrow.

Minor possibility that the one from this old 2006 post ended up there. Last time I was in SLC, I could not spot any place right next to the west side of I-15 that looked the area in the photos. That old yard might have gotten paved over during the assorted new developments along the freeway.

I don't see anything that distinguishes the one in the old post from any other '76 Chalet. Sometimes they have unique bumper stickers or the vinyl stripes are half peeled off in a noticeable way.

[cvalcore]

it was about that rusty but im pretty sure it had a tire carrier on the front of it with a tire mounted on it.

[cvalcore]

did you get ahold of them and get the information on it.

[77blazerchalet]

Originally Posted by cvalcore

did you get ahold of them..

Bit a delay, sorry, thought one of the local guys at another forum would drive over there. Called up the place just today, however, talked to a very helpful employee named Chris who wrote down the SN & build date and emailed that plus the one photo they have a short time ago. Also said he'd try to get more photos later. It's a GMC Jimmy Casa Grande, SN 0772, built 8/76, a bit on the rusty side like you said.... I've not yet been able to confirm the total number of both styles that were produced, so my best guess is that only 225 Casa Grandes were made.

[cvalcore]

so its very rare then

[spudz]

man I really want one of these. rusty or not. hell id take just the camper if I could get one local.

[68Timber]

I wouldn't ruin a good Chalet, but a decent insert (but otherwise unrestorable) would be pretty cool in a CUCV Blazer...

[77blazerchalet]

Originally Posted by spudz

man I really want one of these. rusty or not. hell id take just the camper if I could get one local.

480-ish miles local enough? Last I heard, from a couple of years ago, there was one where the owner insisted on keeping the Blazer. Catlettsburg, KY, near the WVA border north of you, I still have the contact info if you need it, send me a PM. So-so shape, you remove the camper.

[spudz]

yeah I would maybe go 200 miles but thats a bit much for a camper the wife wouldnt understand!!! I can hear it now, we have a 30ft camper? why would you wanna camp in your blazer..... lol... BUT if I find one close enough I just put it in the back yard.... I could tell her its been there for years and she just never noticed it haha.

[77blazerchalet]

Originally Posted by spudz

..I would maybe go 200 miles but thats a bit much for a camper the wife wouldnt understand!!!...

How 'bout 90-ish miles to Hephzibah, GA? Found an ad just last night, and from talking with the owner just a short time ago, he confirms it is a Chalet. Ad here: http://www.recycler.com/details/-359...evrolet-blazer

[Liddy71]

pm me the number i live 20 miles from there

[77blazerchalet]

Originally Posted by Liddy71

pm me the number i live 20 miles from there

PM's sent & received on the one in Catlettsburg, KY.

Meanwhile, the seller of the one in Hephzibah, GA called a short time ago with the SN & VIN, and the moment he read off the VIN, I realized he has a GMC Jimmy Casa Grande. It's #1073, built in 12/76. He doesn't use the internet, so I might have to rely on someone in the area to email digi photos, or maybe the seller will snail mail regular photos... He'll probably reword his next ad for the newspaper if he re-lists it.