New guy from Upstate NY - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JimmyFloyd · 04-04-2009, 10:54 PM

Hello all. Finally have a good reason to join the site. I started reading the site randomly a year or two ago, but finally took the plunge and bought myself a good project vehicle.

I just recently aquired a 1970 Blazer. It was originally a 6 cyl (KS180S...) but currently has a 350 in it. It is mated to a HD 4 speed (12" clutch Option) which is original, as is the transfer case. 12 bolt rear is still good as well.

The truck runs and drives, although it is running off a gas tank bungied to the front core support, and started with a timing trigger. I need to go through the wiring harness, and dash and re-do those. The motor has about 5 hours of run time on it at most since it was built. Trans has a new clutch, and works well. THe brake system was all replaced, and includes front disc, drum rear.

The body had most of the body work done. there are two bed supports that need to be replaced, but other than that, it's just re-fitting the panels together and lining them up.

currently, I have a list of things needed to get it drivable. To purchase:

Gas tank kit and lines
Shocks
Rims and tires
bumper brackets
rear hatch for top

There is more that's needed to make it really nice, but that'll be left to next winter when the body comes off.

The truck is filled with parts, and it came with a box of parts from LMC Truck already, so I have most of the rest of the parts I need. This weekend I am going to inventory what I have.

ok, onto the pictures:

packed up and ready to go home:

And a full shot with my father's tow rig:

And the best part is it fit in my garage (76" doors)

I look forward to reading up more on this, and finding some good deals on parts. I need to sell a few more things from my other projects (I collect tonka trucks) to fun this project, and I hope to have it on the road before the end of the summer.

Cyclone44 · 04-04-2009, 11:03 PM

Welcome from Knoxville Tn...

shaneschevys · 04-05-2009, 03:12 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

DREAMS OF A 67 · 04-05-2009, 08:55 AM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

72BlckButy · 04-05-2009, 09:30 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

jsbgump · 04-05-2009, 10:47 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

krue · 04-05-2009, 09:49 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

flamingbig10 · 04-05-2009, 10:08 PM

welcome from North Texas

JimmyFloyd · 04-06-2009, 11:11 AM

thanks guys. So far so good and the site has been helpful.

Jerry Jones · 04-06-2009, 11:55 PM

Welcome from Northern California!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-09-2009, 11:28 AM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon...

TimE · 04-11-2009, 02:40 AM

from south Alabama!! Cool project but I must say the late model 20's look good on your dads tow rig!

CAL 58 GMC · 04-12-2009, 01:27 PM

Welcome from central California!

Number98 · 04-14-2009, 01:07 PM

Welcome to the board from Atlanta, Georgia.

04-04-2009, 10:54 PM	#1
JimmyFloyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,458	New guy from Upstate NY Hello all. Finally have a good reason to join the site. I started reading the site randomly a year or two ago, but finally took the plunge and bought myself a good project vehicle. I just recently aquired a 1970 Blazer. It was originally a 6 cyl (KS180S...) but currently has a 350 in it. It is mated to a HD 4 speed (12" clutch Option) which is original, as is the transfer case. 12 bolt rear is still good as well. The truck runs and drives, although it is running off a gas tank bungied to the front core support, and started with a timing trigger. I need to go through the wiring harness, and dash and re-do those. The motor has about 5 hours of run time on it at most since it was built. Trans has a new clutch, and works well. THe brake system was all replaced, and includes front disc, drum rear. The body had most of the body work done. there are two bed supports that need to be replaced, but other than that, it's just re-fitting the panels together and lining them up. currently, I have a list of things needed to get it drivable. To purchase: Gas tank kit and lines Shocks Rims and tires bumper brackets rear hatch for top There is more that's needed to make it really nice, but that'll be left to next winter when the body comes off. The truck is filled with parts, and it came with a box of parts from LMC Truck already, so I have most of the rest of the parts I need. This weekend I am going to inventory what I have. ok, onto the pictures: packed up and ready to go home: And a full shot with my father's tow rig: And the best part is it fit in my garage (76" doors) I look forward to reading up more on this, and finding some good deals on parts. I need to sell a few more things from my other projects (I collect tonka trucks) to fun this project, and I hope to have it on the road before the end of the summer.

04-04-2009, 11:03 PM	#2
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: New guy from Upstate NY Welcome from Knoxville Tn...

04-05-2009, 03:12 AM	#3
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: New guy from Upstate NY Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

04-05-2009, 08:55 AM	#4
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: New guy from Upstate NY FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!! __________________ Joe

04-05-2009, 09:30 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New guy from Upstate NY to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. __________________ -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)

04-05-2009, 10:47 AM	#6
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New guy from Upstate NY Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

04-05-2009, 09:49 PM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: New guy from Upstate NY Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "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"

04-05-2009, 10:08 PM	#8
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: New guy from Upstate NY welcome from North Texas __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

04-06-2009, 11:11 AM	#9
JimmyFloyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,458	Re: New guy from Upstate NY thanks guys. So far so good and the site has been helpful.

04-06-2009, 11:55 PM	#10
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: New guy from Upstate NY Welcome from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

04-09-2009, 11:28 AM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: New guy from Upstate NY Welcome to the board from southern oregon... __________________ 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..

04-11-2009, 02:40 AM	#12
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: New guy from Upstate NY from south Alabama!! Cool project but I must say the late model 20's look good on your dads tow rig! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

04-12-2009, 01:27 PM	#13
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: New guy from Upstate NY Welcome from central California! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

04-14-2009, 01:07 PM	#14
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,552	Re: New guy from Upstate NY Welcome to the board from Atlanta, Georgia.

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