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RunTMCfan · 10-03-2005, 06:11 PM

Just posted for the first time in the Welcome section. Since I will be posting in the Blazer section only, I want to indroduce myself again.

Don't worry boys and girls I may be new to this forum but I understand that photos are needed to make it more fun. I am going to try and post photos here the way I do on my fishing forum. Hopefully it works.

My name is Rob and I live in La Mesa, Ca. This is a border city to San Diego, Ca. I'm 28 years old and own a 1972 CST Blazer. This is my second Blazer. My first was a 1970. I loved my paint job so much on my 70' that I put it on my newly purchased 72'. The color is "light autumn wood metalic." It's a GM color that was very popular on Astro Vans. Some time around 1998 or so full size trucks started sporting more champagne and brown metalic paint jobs. Now I see this color everywhere. The 70' sold to a guy in Vista, Ca. This is a north county location of San Diego County. So if you have seen a lifted version with this paint in Southern Ca...it was probably mine.

Wish I never sold it too.

This 72' has no rust to speak of and is equipped with A/C and tilt wheel. The seats appear to be original and in need of only a good cleaning. The center console looks like it has been painted over. I'm not too sure because my last blazer had after market buckets with no console. So I don't know exactly what this one should look like. The top is about an 8 out of 10. It is cracking slightly along the bonding joints. The only thing that is not stock is the wheel tire combo. They are 33's on a stock lift and fit fine. I will be lifting this sucker in due time. The engine is a rebuilt 350 that appears to be stock. I'm sure the old owner assembled the externals himself. The valve covers leak and so does the tranny. For only having 30k on the motor there is oil everywhere.

Oh yeah, the seller was a canoe guy and mounted this totally lame rack on top. That is getting fixed soon along with the entire top.

The future holds many things for this Blazer and I. What's first on the list??? I'm not sure. But you know the saying "chrome doesn't get you home" so I will focus on the Oil and Tranny leak and probably buy some cheap shocks to get me buy until I do the lift. Winter is coming and adressing the seals in the top and doors is always a wise investement.

I would love some feedback from fellow Blazer and Jimmy owners as to what they think.

Thanks for having me and I will be a quality member.

Rob

bouncytruck · 10-03-2005, 06:36 PM

Welcome from the Pacific Northwest. That's a nice looking rig. I like the color too. Your front seats look like Highlander seats. Are they original?

RunTMCfan · 10-03-2005, 06:54 PM

Pretty sure they are. The truck was originally orange and I think this was one of the colors they used for that exterior. Are those considered good seats. Having a CST is new to me. My 70' was bare bones until I got a hold of it.

Robk

RunTMCfan · 10-03-2005, 06:58 PM

Who do you guys buy replacement parts from. I was very unhappy with the quality of the chrome and black trim moldings I purchased. You know what's funny...when I had my 70' and I needed a new grill and seals...they came wrapped in GM plastic. Must have been original stuff. This was in 1994-1997. I think the catalog was Jimmy Z's???

I have considered puting a 69-70 grill on this Blazer. I think they have more class.

71jimmy · 10-03-2005, 07:21 PM

Very nice rig. Do the backseat and front seats match? To me it looks like the backseat is black. In which case either the front or back seats are not original. The console definately looks painted, maybe it was black and the PO painted it to match the front seats. Very nice start with the single wall top and rollbar etc.

Welcome from Sacramento!

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-03-2005, 07:28 PM

welcome to the board nice color here is my jimmy

RunTMCfan · 10-03-2005, 07:49 PM

That blue fits these Blazer/Jimmys so well. I'm not too worried about the all original thing. I do however like to make sure I keep a traditional look. I definately like the plaid look.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-03-2005, 08:48 PM

Nice looking blazer welcome to the board...

**special-K** · 10-03-2005, 09:07 PM

Welcome to the message board!!Nice blazer.There are vendors that support this site that offer competitive pricing and excellant pricing.

*Medicanman71* · 10-03-2005, 09:47 PM

sweet

orangeuavol · 10-03-2005, 10:12 PM

awsome find.

krue · 10-03-2005, 10:35 PM

Sweet rig! Wish mine was half as nice. I've had good luck with gmcpauls

jakeslim · 10-03-2005, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunTMCfan

I have considered puting a 69-70 grill on this Blazer. I think they have more class.

yeah, could not agree more...

and welcome.
Oh yeah, take those rear panels off and repair them...glue, clean and you
should be good to go!

RunTMCfan · 10-04-2005, 03:11 AM

Those panel are rough huh...
Haven't done much since I bought it. Soon...soon.

Robk

vtblazer · 10-04-2005, 05:44 AM

Looks like a really solid blazer, congrats and welcome to the board.

This particular blazer board is full of knowledgable guys willing to help.

Davy · 10-04-2005, 10:17 AM

Welcome from MN. That is a Great find!

In your part of the country, I'd lose the top altogether. (easy for me to say, right?)

Your glovebox option sheet should provide some clues as to the original seat colors (Parchment or black)...if you care.

Davy

MikeS · 10-04-2005, 03:54 PM

Great score. Welcome to the board. You'll find lots of great help here.

Mike

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-04-2005, 06:00 PM

2 THE BLAZER CLUB, AND THE BOARD, FROM WEST 10-UH-C

Big Block · 10-04-2005, 08:18 PM

Nice blazer. We lived in Mira Mesa north of SD from '85 to '89 moved to Middletown Ca. lived there '90&'91, relocated to Durham NC. It was quite a culture shook. Housing is a lot less expensive here. I don't know how any one can afford housing in SD now. Prices have tripled since we left. Welcome to the board, and have fun working on your Blazer.

RunTMCfan · 10-04-2005, 10:00 PM

Middletown is near Clear Lake. I am very familiar with that town. I grew up in Fairfield, Ca. I hear N.C. is an excellent place to live. I am lucky...I bought my first place here in the late 90's when things were real flat. First timers have it real bad though.

Rob

**Yukon Jack** · 10-06-2005, 04:10 PM

Welcome to the board. Great looking Blazer.

**Canadian694x4** · 10-06-2005, 08:52 PM

Great Looking Blazer! Welcome To The Board!

1Ton · 10-09-2005, 09:57 AM

Welcome. That color looks excellent on that blazer.

10-03-2005, 06:11 PM	#1
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	New Blazer Member w/pics Just posted for the first time in the Welcome section. Since I will be posting in the Blazer section only, I want to indroduce myself again. Don't worry boys and girls I may be new to this forum but I understand that photos are needed to make it more fun. I am going to try and post photos here the way I do on my fishing forum. Hopefully it works. My name is Rob and I live in La Mesa, Ca. This is a border city to San Diego, Ca. I'm 28 years old and own a 1972 CST Blazer. This is my second Blazer. My first was a 1970. I loved my paint job so much on my 70' that I put it on my newly purchased 72'. The color is "light autumn wood metalic." It's a GM color that was very popular on Astro Vans. Some time around 1998 or so full size trucks started sporting more champagne and brown metalic paint jobs. Now I see this color everywhere. The 70' sold to a guy in Vista, Ca. This is a north county location of San Diego County. So if you have seen a lifted version with this paint in Southern Ca...it was probably mine. Wish I never sold it too. This 72' has no rust to speak of and is equipped with A/C and tilt wheel. The seats appear to be original and in need of only a good cleaning. The center console looks like it has been painted over. I'm not too sure because my last blazer had after market buckets with no console. So I don't know exactly what this one should look like. The top is about an 8 out of 10. It is cracking slightly along the bonding joints. The only thing that is not stock is the wheel tire combo. They are 33's on a stock lift and fit fine. I will be lifting this sucker in due time. The engine is a rebuilt 350 that appears to be stock. I'm sure the old owner assembled the externals himself. The valve covers leak and so does the tranny. For only having 30k on the motor there is oil everywhere. Oh yeah, the seller was a canoe guy and mounted this totally lame rack on top. That is getting fixed soon along with the entire top. The future holds many things for this Blazer and I. What's first on the list??? I'm not sure. But you know the saying "chrome doesn't get you home" so I will focus on the Oil and Tranny leak and probably buy some cheap shocks to get me buy until I do the lift. Winter is coming and adressing the seals in the top and doors is always a wise investement. I would love some feedback from fellow Blazer and Jimmy owners as to what they think. Thanks for having me and I will be a quality member. Rob

10-03-2005, 06:36 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Welcome from the Pacific Northwest. That's a nice looking rig. I like the color too. Your front seats look like Highlander seats. Are they original? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-03-2005, 07:21 PM	#5
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Very nice rig. Do the backseat and front seats match? To me it looks like the backseat is black. In which case either the front or back seats are not original. The console definately looks painted, maybe it was black and the PO painted it to match the front seats. Very nice start with the single wall top and rollbar etc. Welcome from Sacramento! __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

10-03-2005, 07:28 PM	#6
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	welcome to the board nice color here is my jimmy Last edited by Gary 70 Jimmy; 10-24-2008 at 09:03 AM.

10-03-2005, 08:48 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Nice looking blazer welcome to the board... __________________ 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..

10-03-2005, 06:54 PM	#3
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	Pretty sure they are. The truck was originally orange and I think this was one of the colors they used for that exterior. Are those considered good seats. Having a CST is new to me. My 70' was bare bones until I got a hold of it. Robk

10-03-2005, 06:58 PM	#4
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	Who do you guys buy replacement parts from. I was very unhappy with the quality of the chrome and black trim moldings I purchased. You know what's funny...when I had my 70' and I needed a new grill and seals...they came wrapped in GM plastic. Must have been original stuff. This was in 1994-1997. I think the catalog was Jimmy Z's??? I have considered puting a 69-70 grill on this Blazer. I think they have more class.

10-03-2005, 07:49 PM	#7
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	That blue fits these Blazer/Jimmys so well. I'm not too worried about the all original thing. I do however like to make sure I keep a traditional look. I definately like the plaid look.

10-03-2005, 09:07 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Welcome to the message board!!Nice blazer.There are vendors that support this site that offer competitive pricing and excellant pricing. __________________ "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 ~

10-03-2005, 09:47 PM	#10
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	sweet

10-03-2005, 10:12 PM	#11
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 724	awsome find. __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

10-03-2005, 10:35 PM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Sweet rig! Wish mine was half as nice. I've had good luck with gmcpauls __________________ "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"

10-04-2005, 03:11 AM	#14
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	Those panel are rough huh... Haven't done much since I bought it. Soon...soon. Robk

10-04-2005, 05:44 AM	#15
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Looks like a really solid blazer, congrats and welcome to the board. This particular blazer board is full of knowledgable guys willing to help.

10-04-2005, 10:17 AM	#16
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	Welcome from MN. That is a Great find! In your part of the country, I'd lose the top altogether. (easy for me to say, right?) Your glovebox option sheet should provide some clues as to the original seat colors (Parchment or black)...if you care. Davy __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.



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10-04-2005, 03:54 PM	#17
MikeS Active Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 197	Great score. Welcome to the board. You'll find lots of great help here. Mike __________________ The rides: '72 Blazer 350/4spd/Tuned Port Injection '69 Firebird 400/4 speed 2001 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4/4.7L V8/5 spd/Headers/Jet Chip, etc. Daily Driver 2002 Airborne Zeppelin (roadbike) Titanium frame/Campy Chorus 2004 Filippi Italia S (rowing shell)

10-04-2005, 06:00 PM	#18
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	2 THE BLAZER CLUB, AND THE BOARD, FROM WEST 10-UH-C __________________ 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

10-04-2005, 08:18 PM	#19
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Nice blazer. We lived in Mira Mesa north of SD from '85 to '89 moved to Middletown Ca. lived there '90&'91, relocated to Durham NC. It was quite a culture shook. Housing is a lot less expensive here. I don't know how any one can afford housing in SD now. Prices have tripled since we left. Welcome to the board, and have fun working on your Blazer.

10-04-2005, 10:00 PM	#20
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	Middletown is near Clear Lake. I am very familiar with that town. I grew up in Fairfield, Ca. I hear N.C. is an excellent place to live. I am lucky...I bought my first place here in the late 90's when things were real flat. First timers have it real bad though. Rob

10-06-2005, 04:10 PM	#21
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Welcome to the board. Great looking Blazer. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-06-2005, 08:52 PM	#22
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Great Looking Blazer! Welcome To The Board! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

10-09-2005, 09:57 AM	#23
1Ton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jamestown NY Posts: 731	Welcome. That color looks excellent on that blazer. __________________ Support your local search and rescue team.... GET LOST! Originally Posted by DURRTY if some is good more is better too much ought to be enough........

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