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Green Monster · 06-14-2006, 11:35 AM

I had to get some bagged top soil for my garden so I took the Blazer to get it. I managed to pack 1400lbs of bagged top soil in it. I rode like a Caddy on the way home from Home Depot. The suspension hardly sagged. While I had it in the yard I snapped this photo. Thought I would share.

I have a bunch more that I uploaded on my Cardomain page. Check out my signature for the link.

**Hart_Rod** · 06-14-2006, 12:21 PM

That's a good looking blazer! I'm in the process of trying to buy one that needs a little paint.

Rob

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-14-2006, 01:00 PM

Very nice ride and thats a great photo of it..

bouncytruck · 06-14-2006, 02:48 PM

Looks nice. Did you fit all the bags behind the rear seat?

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-14-2006, 03:42 PM

Nice looking rig, glad your enjoying it

Green Monster · 06-14-2006, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Looks nice. Did you fit all the bags behind the rear seat?

24 bags (960lbs) went behind the seat. The remaining 11 bags (440lbs.) were placed in front of the rear seat.

Southedisto · 06-15-2006, 04:53 AM

Sharp, dang sharp!

**special-K** · 06-15-2006, 06:53 AM

Real nice.What`s the story on you finding this beauty?Was it brought back east,then you bought it,Hemmings,Carlisle,Ebay,or traveled to CA and spotted it/brought it back?There`s always a tale,let`s hear it.BTW,looking at your pictures I had a thought.You were asking about seat upholstery.Are you keeping the carpet in a contrasting color?I think it sets it off nicely.Since you can get covers in any combo you want,why not think outside the box?You could go with the Olive vinly/Saddle`n`Black houndstooth inserts and the saddle colored carpet,if you replace that.Also like the color on the hard top.

Jason915 · 06-15-2006, 12:04 PM

Nice looking Blazer I really like that color, and stance. 1400# wouldn't make a Rancho 3" sag just ride better. How do you like that Rancho lift? Is it an all leaf kit or does it have rear blocks, my experience with Rancho springs are that they provide a log wagon type of ride quility, but you can load it up like a 1 ton truck how's yours ride?

Green Monster · 06-16-2006, 03:58 PM

That Special K likes the contrasting color... I have new four peice dark olive green carpet set laying in my spare bedroom to get the wrinkles out. I want to devote a few days to the carpet replacement, but I have a few other projects around the house to finish... this site does not help either. I'm becoming addicted. Anyway. Thank you for the compliments. I found the car on www.collectorcartrader.com a few years ago and flew out to look at it. It was located in Ripon, California. It is a desert there. Not too far from Modesto. The previous owner said it had no rust, I said yeah sure. Well, he was right it is 99% rust free. Only a little surface rust at the bottom of the tailgate on the inside. Roof was never off. He was asking $15,000 for it. I gave him $13,000 and we called it a deal. I love it. I arraigned for Passport Transport to bring it home and here she is. I really wanted the bronze/copper color but dark olive- or whatever it's called was my second favorite color. So far, I have replaced the lenses, grille, bowtie, K/5 emblem. All genuine GM parts. I replaced the wood grain trim too. That came out very nice. I have taken a break for a year, but I really want to get the interior in pristine condition. I am saving a few dollars for new CST panels and I want to repaint the roll bar. It has a few deep scratches on it. I'm not creative... I like to keep the truck looking stock inside. I'm even going to hide the stereo amps and speaker too. Should be fun.

A Blazer with the top off needs to look just as good on the inside as it does on the outside. Everyone pokes their nose over the bedrail and sees the brown carpet... "Oh, original carpet." I say, yeah, I gotta get new carpet. They almost fall over when I tell the paint is original too.

The Rancho setup is has blocks in the rear, new springs up front. It rides a little bouncy. The short wheelbase does not help. I love the stance though. Thank you for your kind comments.

Tynee · 06-20-2006, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Green Monster

Thank you for your kind comments.

Kind Comments aside, thanks for posting pics of your Blazer. Your avatar has been the wallpaper on my laptop at home since you joined.

RANDY COX · 06-20-2006, 08:28 PM

Very nice

Green Monster · 06-21-2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tynee

Kind Comments aside, thanks for posting pics of your Blazer. Your avatar has been the wallpaper on my laptop at home since you joined.

That's funny. That's probably the nicest compliment I ever got about this Blazer. Thanks, enjoy the pics. I'll take more and post them when progress is made.

06-14-2006, 11:35 AM	#1
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Recent Picture of my Blazer. I had to get some bagged top soil for my garden so I took the Blazer to get it. I managed to pack 1400lbs of bagged top soil in it. I rode like a Caddy on the way home from Home Depot. The suspension hardly sagged. While I had it in the yard I snapped this photo. Thought I would share. I have a bunch more that I uploaded on my Cardomain page. Check out my signature for the link. __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST

06-14-2006, 12:21 PM	#2
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Recent Picture of my Blazer. That's a good looking blazer! I'm in the process of trying to buy one that needs a little paint. Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

06-14-2006, 01:00 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Recent Picture of my Blazer. Very nice ride and thats a great photo of it.. __________________ 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..

06-14-2006, 02:48 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Recent Picture of my Blazer. Looks nice. Did you fit all the bags behind the rear seat? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-14-2006, 03:42 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Recent Picture of my Blazer. Nice looking rig, glad your enjoying it __________________ 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

06-15-2006, 04:53 AM	#7
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: Recent Picture of my Blazer. Sharp, dang sharp! __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

06-15-2006, 06:53 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Recent Picture of my Blazer. Real nice.What`s the story on you finding this beauty?Was it brought back east,then you bought it,Hemmings,Carlisle,Ebay,or traveled to CA and spotted it/brought it back?There`s always a tale,let`s hear it.BTW,looking at your pictures I had a thought.You were asking about seat upholstery.Are you keeping the carpet in a contrasting color?I think it sets it off nicely.Since you can get covers in any combo you want,why not think outside the box?You could go with the Olive vinly/Saddle`n`Black houndstooth inserts and the saddle colored carpet,if you replace that.Also like the color on the hard top. __________________ "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 ~

06-15-2006, 12:04 PM	#9
Jason915 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 693	Re: Recent Picture of my Blazer. Nice looking Blazer I really like that color, and stance. 1400# wouldn't make a Rancho 3" sag just ride better. How do you like that Rancho lift? Is it an all leaf kit or does it have rear blocks, my experience with Rancho springs are that they provide a log wagon type of ride quility, but you can load it up like a 1 ton truck how's yours ride? __________________ 1971 GMC K1500 SWB Fleetside, 4" skyjacker softride and, 14 Bolt FF, HD Dana 44 4.10's 1970 K5 TBI conversion lifted etc SOLD 1968 C20 camper truck SOLD “To ban guns because criminals use them is to tell the innocent and law-abiding that their rights and liberties depend not on their own conduct, but on the conduct of the guilty and the lawless.” Jeff Snyder

06-16-2006, 03:58 PM	#10
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Re: Recent Picture of my Blazer. That Special K likes the contrasting color... I have new four peice dark olive green carpet set laying in my spare bedroom to get the wrinkles out. I want to devote a few days to the carpet replacement, but I have a few other projects around the house to finish... this site does not help either. I'm becoming addicted. Anyway. Thank you for the compliments. I found the car on www.collectorcartrader.com a few years ago and flew out to look at it. It was located in Ripon, California. It is a desert there. Not too far from Modesto. The previous owner said it had no rust, I said yeah sure. Well, he was right it is 99% rust free. Only a little surface rust at the bottom of the tailgate on the inside. Roof was never off. He was asking $15,000 for it. I gave him $13,000 and we called it a deal. I love it. I arraigned for Passport Transport to bring it home and here she is. I really wanted the bronze/copper color but dark olive- or whatever it's called was my second favorite color. So far, I have replaced the lenses, grille, bowtie, K/5 emblem. All genuine GM parts. I replaced the wood grain trim too. That came out very nice. I have taken a break for a year, but I really want to get the interior in pristine condition. I am saving a few dollars for new CST panels and I want to repaint the roll bar. It has a few deep scratches on it. I'm not creative... I like to keep the truck looking stock inside. I'm even going to hide the stereo amps and speaker too. Should be fun. A Blazer with the top off needs to look just as good on the inside as it does on the outside. Everyone pokes their nose over the bedrail and sees the brown carpet... "Oh, original carpet." I say, yeah, I gotta get new carpet. They almost fall over when I tell the paint is original too. The Rancho setup is has blocks in the rear, new springs up front. It rides a little bouncy. The short wheelbase does not help. I love the stance though. Thank you for your kind comments. __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST

06-20-2006, 08:28 PM	#12
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Recent Picture of my Blazer. Very nice __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

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