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wnc mountain · 11-09-2009, 04:59 PM

Bought this Blazer. I guess I can call it that. Mostly rust. Don't think the body is worth saving. But its a start!

**lks dcvn** · 11-09-2009, 05:04 PM

Looks pretty good in the pix - how does the rest of look - more pix!

**Thealien** · 11-09-2009, 05:21 PM

they are all worth saving IMHO. Good luck.

wnc mountain · 11-09-2009, 05:39 PM

The cowl is rusted out so bad the door mounting area is gone. Winshield header rusted. rocker boxes, floor, rear wheel wells, rear quarter bottoms both in front and behind wheel. Bondo everywhere. So basically I bought a frame w/ axles, a tranny and transfer case.

wnc mountain · 11-09-2009, 05:40 PM

The front fenders and cowl are good. And amazingly the inner fenders and core suport are perfect. Hood is bondo.

swyfor5 · 11-09-2009, 07:30 PM

All of them are worth saving, just means more work for you! Welcome and good luck, keep us posted with more pic's!

wnc mountain · 11-09-2009, 08:41 PM

Door jam rust..

wnc mountain · 11-09-2009, 08:45 PM

another pic.

**lks dcvn** · 11-09-2009, 09:47 PM

Holy crap - did somebody else cut that out of the door jam! How bad could it have been way up there?

Critter · 11-09-2009, 11:44 PM

...but its got a tach!

wnc mountain · 11-09-2009, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Critter

...but its got a tach!

That and an uncut A/C dash!

vtblazer · 11-10-2009, 08:18 AM

What are your hopes for it?

Welcome to the board, enjoy the ride.

wnc mountain · 11-10-2009, 09:26 AM

The plan. It will be our family tow rig for weekend trips to the lake and cruising around town. Planning on either a 5.3 or 6ltr. Keeping it 4wd with modest rims and tires so the kids can get in and out. Thinking newer tahoe 1st and second row modified to fit over the wheel wells. We need room for 3 rear seat belts. At least that is the plan for now!

72BlckButy · 11-10-2009, 09:36 AM

Looks like a fun project, keep us posted on your progress!

vtblazer · 11-10-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wnc mountain

The plan. It will be our family tow rig for weekend trips to the lake and cruising around town. Planning on either a 5.3 or 6ltr. Keeping it 4wd with modest rims and tires so the kids can get in and out. Thinking newer tahoe 1st and second row modified to fit over the wheel wells. We need room for 3 rear seat belts. At least that is the plan for now!

Stock bench has three seat belts.

tallhoedude · 11-10-2009, 01:02 PM

nice start and sounds like a good plan.

mine was pretty rough too when i started,but im very happy i kept it and spent the time to do it right now.

wnc mountain · 11-11-2009, 09:31 AM

Just noticed that this was originally a 2wd blazer converted to 4wd. Interesting...

wnc mountain · 10-16-2012, 03:22 PM

Well here we are 3 years later and I finnally got some work done on this thing. Got it stripped down to the rolling frame. Power washed the frame. Never seen some much junk built up on anything. What a job! Got a few more things to get off the frame and its ready for some paint. PS anyone interested in the rusted tub? If so I will get it listed up properly.

99-LS1-SS · 10-16-2012, 04:35 PM

At least you made some progress.

GCncsuHD · 10-16-2012, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wnc mountain

Well here we are 3 years later and I finnally got some work done on this thing. Got it stripped down to the rolling frame. Power washed the frame. Never seen some much junk built up on anything. What a job! Got a few more things to get off the frame and its ready for some paint. PS anyone interested in the rusted tub? If so I will get it listed up properly.

I might be, get some good pictures, between that one and my father in law's rusted out tub, we might could make 1 blazer

11-09-2009, 04:59 PM	#1
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	Starting my Blazer build. Bought this Blazer. I guess I can call it that. Mostly rust. Don't think the body is worth saving. But its a start! Attached Images __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

11-09-2009, 05:04 PM	#2
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Starting my Blazer build. Looks pretty good in the pix - how does the rest of look - more pix!

11-09-2009, 05:21 PM	#3
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: Starting my Blazer build. they are all worth saving IMHO. Good luck.

11-09-2009, 05:39 PM	#4
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	Re: Starting my Blazer build. The cowl is rusted out so bad the door mounting area is gone. Winshield header rusted. rocker boxes, floor, rear wheel wells, rear quarter bottoms both in front and behind wheel. Bondo everywhere. So basically I bought a frame w/ axles, a tranny and transfer case. __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

11-09-2009, 05:40 PM	#5
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	Re: Starting my Blazer build. The front fenders and cowl are good. And amazingly the inner fenders and core suport are perfect. Hood is bondo. __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

11-09-2009, 07:30 PM	#6
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Starting my Blazer build. All of them are worth saving, just means more work for you! Welcome and good luck, keep us posted with more pic's!

11-09-2009, 08:41 PM	#7
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	Re: Starting my Blazer build. Door jam rust.. Attached Images __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

11-09-2009, 08:45 PM	#8
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	Re: Starting my Blazer build. another pic. Attached Images __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

11-09-2009, 09:47 PM	#9
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Starting my Blazer build. Holy crap - did somebody else cut that out of the door jam! How bad could it have been way up there?

11-09-2009, 11:44 PM	#10
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Starting my Blazer build. ...but its got a tach! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

11-10-2009, 08:18 AM	#12
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Starting my Blazer build. What are your hopes for it? Welcome to the board, enjoy the ride.

11-10-2009, 09:26 AM	#13
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	Re: Starting my Blazer build. The plan. It will be our family tow rig for weekend trips to the lake and cruising around town. Planning on either a 5.3 or 6ltr. Keeping it 4wd with modest rims and tires so the kids can get in and out. Thinking newer tahoe 1st and second row modified to fit over the wheel wells. We need room for 3 rear seat belts. At least that is the plan for now! __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

11-10-2009, 09:36 AM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Starting my Blazer build. Looks like a fun project, keep us posted on your progress! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-10-2009, 01:02 PM	#16
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: Starting my Blazer build. nice start and sounds like a good plan. mine was pretty rough too when i started,but im very happy i kept it and spent the time to do it right now. __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

11-11-2009, 09:31 AM	#17
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	Re: Starting my Blazer build. Just noticed that this was originally a 2wd blazer converted to 4wd. Interesting... __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project



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10-16-2012, 03:22 PM	#18
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	Re: Starting my Blazer build. Well here we are 3 years later and I finnally got some work done on this thing. Got it stripped down to the rolling frame. Power washed the frame. Never seen some much junk built up on anything. What a job! Got a few more things to get off the frame and its ready for some paint. PS anyone interested in the rusted tub? If so I will get it listed up properly. __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

10-16-2012, 04:35 PM	#19
99-LS1-SS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oak Ridge NC Posts: 957	Re: Starting my Blazer build. At least you made some progress. __________________ My 1972 2WD Blazer build 1984 K10 beater truck

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