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Old 11-27-2004, 01:02 PM   #1
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Unhappy I Miss My Truck (Blazer)

Every year with the onset of winter, I put the blazer away into storage.
Every year I get a little melancholy about doing it but this year seems worse.
This is the first time I've put it away since it's been restored, it was the best summer to date, having it all shined up and everything the way it should be.
Anyway, just some thoughts and a couple pics untill I get to drive/enjoy my blazer again in the spring.
I'm sure I can't be the only one that get's bummed when sending the old iron into winter's slumber...
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Old 11-27-2004, 01:17 PM   #2
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I wish I had a garage that big to put my blazer in. My '72 might fit in the garage (haven't tried because it is so full of cr@p), but I will have to take some air out of the tires to get my '69 in without the top on!

You got a very nice truck there, it is good to keep it that way!
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Old 11-27-2004, 01:17 PM   #3
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Hey I got an idea!! Bring it down south (Tenn.) and I will keep it run in for you so it will be ready to go in the spring. (Hurry as I am holding my breath).
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Old 11-27-2004, 01:41 PM   #4
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move to CA and you can drive it all year! J/k
Great looking k5...the color combo is sweet(top/body)
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Old 11-27-2004, 03:54 PM   #5
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I don't think I could do that to my self...... As mine is a daily driver but when I start to restore it I may have to find a hideing spot for it too.
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Old 11-27-2004, 06:32 PM   #6
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Putting away for the winter? What? Time to move to SoCal! You Blazer cruising lasts year round down here!
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Old 11-27-2004, 07:43 PM   #7
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one word. SWEET! Not the fact you can't drive it, the rig itself. I would be a little down also if somebody told me I couldn't bring it to the beach anymore.
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Old 11-27-2004, 11:17 PM   #8
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That is a sweet K5 you have.
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Old 11-28-2004, 05:05 AM   #9
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You look like you could fit a couple of more blazers in there.
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Old 11-28-2004, 11:56 AM   #10
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I feel your pain.This wet/winter/salt syndrom get`s me every year.If it were up to me(notice ring),I`d move somewhere dry,or at least salt-free(she"says"she`d like that).The ol`viscious cycle:Clear the roads so the economy can keep rollin`so we can afford new vehicles before the old one rusts-out,so we can pay the taxes`cause it costs millions to clear the roads,&insurance is expensive because no one slows down in bad weather so they crash going to work to pay their bills,and that gray scum on the windshield from the morning commute is glaring as the sun sinks low and they don`t have the time or money to buy $5.00 sunglasses`cause they`re so busy workin`to pay for the car,taxes,insurance...yes,I have issues...The garage is my sanctuary in winter.
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Old 11-28-2004, 06:48 PM   #11
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You nailed it.
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Old 11-28-2004, 09:35 PM   #12
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I know the feeling, my 67 4x4 sits in the garage most of the time even in the summer. Hopefully when my blazer is done it will get drove alot in the summer. Your blazer looks awesome, I love that color!!!!!!
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Old 11-28-2004, 11:39 PM   #13
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sp thats how you keep them nice !!!! see i was always told that hammering it downthrough 4 foot drifts was suppose to keep the under carrige free of debree and what not , thats what ive been doin wrong lol ,, sweet lookin rig man , im afraid id have to do the same ,,,
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Old 11-29-2004, 01:00 AM   #14
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looks sharp vtblazer
cant wait to see it in person
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Old 11-29-2004, 02:01 AM   #15
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I would say you should feel worse if you drive it in those nasty winter conditions there. Damn nice K5 I sometimes wish mine had gone the way yours did...
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Old 11-29-2004, 05:05 PM   #16
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I'm still jealous vt... I'm in the middle of an engine project so I couldn't drive mine if I wanted too- AND I want too!
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Old 11-29-2004, 06:23 PM   #17
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Yeah mine is in the garage but it not the issue of salt and winter. It is just I just can't bring myself to put the hard top back on. It has so much attitude with it off putting the fiberglass on is like punishing it.
Though it might make a trip down to houston for a bowl game(crossing fingers)
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Old 11-30-2004, 01:02 PM   #18
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Mine are all off the salty roads. The hibernation sucks. I can't wait for spring.
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Old 12-01-2004, 11:11 AM   #19
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Heck I wish mine just look that good just sitting in the garage. I would spend the winter hibernating in the garage with it.
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