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Old 08-25-2006, 03:39 PM   #1
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Back on the Boards with a Progess Report

Hello to All,
I hope I am in the correct forum.
It has been awhile since I posted my New Member post (over two years) but have been a faithful reader and follower of the message boards. I never posted anything because I really didn't have any new updates, until now. The story is as follows: I am from upstate NY and purchased my Blazer in the fall of 1996. My father and I started a complete restoration on it right away. But then my wife and I bought and renovated a home, had two sons and career changes. So just as fast as our Blazer project started it stopped. I once thought of selling everything and then I found your site. You all have helped me retain interest in my K/5. So 10 years later (last week) I went down to my Father's shop (which is 2 1/2 hours away) and dug it out. We are starting it again this Fall and hope to complete by Spring '07. I took some photos while it was outside. The specs:
1972 K/5 Blazer, 4 inch lift, stock SM465/NP205, 307 replaced with a built 350
15X10 Corvette Rallies caps and rings with 35X12.50X15 General Grabber AP, stock color lt.olive green. All new chrome, new black/white houndstooth interior. I have not decided on what color it will be when it is done.

We basically took what was good from the original NY Blazer(olive-not much but the windshield frame and cowl back to the rocker boxes) and grafted it to a North Carolina tub (orange) that had been burnt. The PO left it uncovered for many years so it was rotted at the cowl where mine was not. The rest of the tub and rocker boxes are SOLID. The heat from the fire also damaged the windshield post and dash beyond repair. So without being too long winded thanks again to all of you and your boards for helping me get going again. I will post updates and photos as they come.
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Old 08-25-2006, 03:44 PM   #2
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Welcome Back, looks like a good starting point
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Old 08-25-2006, 03:45 PM   #3
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Looks like you have a very good start to a cool project! I dig the rally wheels!

As for color - my vote is blue with white top - that is the only good choice!
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Old 08-25-2006, 03:46 PM   #4
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I like the wheels, and it looks good, get us some more shots of where you grafted the two together, I like to see fabrication!
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Old 08-25-2006, 04:35 PM   #5
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From West TN
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Old 08-25-2006, 05:44 PM   #6
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From Michigan!

And I agree,..more pics of the work please.
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Old 08-25-2006, 06:25 PM   #7
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Welcome from Texas, looks awesome. Nice start. Keep up this time. LOL!!
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Old 08-25-2006, 06:55 PM   #8
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Glad ya found us and kept the blazer, right choice for sure.

I'm in central VT, if it's close enough to be of any help, feel free to ask.
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Old 08-25-2006, 07:03 PM   #9
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Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North! Great Looking Blaza Project Ya Got There!
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Old 08-25-2006, 07:09 PM   #10
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Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. You have a great starting point on your blazer. Good luck with getting it finished.
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Old 08-25-2006, 07:42 PM   #11
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Hey there, love the stance on that! I hope mine turns out like that. Can't wait to see more!
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Old 08-25-2006, 08:56 PM   #12
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Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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Old 08-25-2006, 09:20 PM   #13
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Welcome to the board. Glad you're getting back on the project - it will be worth it!
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Old 08-26-2006, 10:38 AM   #14
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Looks like you have a very good start to a cool project! I dig the rally wheels!

As for color - my vote is blue with white top - that is the only good choice!

I vote for yellow and black top. Not enough yellow ones out there!!!!!
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Old 12-05-2006, 12:50 PM   #15
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I think that it's awesome that you kept the truck, and you're starting to get it going. I've had a couple of old car projects that I let go, and I still regret it. With the cost of trying to find one of our trucks always on the climb, you did right by keeping it. I can't wait to see it done! I hope to have a blazer myself someday.
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Old 12-05-2006, 01:37 PM   #16
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hello from rochester hope to see you running that thing this summer no top of corse
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Old 12-05-2006, 06:44 PM   #17
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Hey Leroy,
Any progress to report?
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Old 12-05-2006, 07:28 PM   #18
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Old 12-06-2006, 03:33 AM   #19
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Welcome back. Love those seats.
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Old 12-06-2006, 09:50 AM   #20
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From Western KY. welcome back and "Git er Done".
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Old 12-06-2006, 10:14 AM   #21
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nice clean truck to start with!
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Old 12-06-2006, 12:50 PM   #22
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I agree we all need motivation at times, I know I get a lot from this board. Your project looks like a good one. I use some of the members truck pictures for my background on the computer I use at work, just for motivation. Good luck.
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