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hellrazrblade · 01-28-2007, 08:19 PM

I just got my new toy two days ago up in Denver and roaded it all 700 miles back here to Tulsa, OK (that's a heck of a trip considering its a 3 speed auto with 4.88 gears). It has a '68 or '69 396ci hooked up to a TH400. The differentials have 4.88 gears in them I think (3000rpm was about 65mph). The paint is a kinda irridescent dark purple/burgundy, so I'm thinking about calling it Bacchus, god of wine. Back to the mechanics; roughly 6-8" suspension lift with 2" body lift. I definitely need to get some step ups for it. All that is on top of some 36" Super Swampers. This is definitely a project truck, and has a lot of quirks. Speedo cable isn't long enough to hook up, needs a front drive shaft, the bottom of the tub is rusted pretty good and needs replacing. This thing is a torque monster and a real trip to drive. It needs a rear bench (what trucks should I look at pulling one from for an easy install?) and a soft top by the time spring hits so that the real fun can begin.
Here's a few pics of it parked outside (the lighting isn't so great).

71swb4x4 · 01-28-2007, 09:00 PM

Welcome to the board. That looks like a great start!

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-28-2007, 09:48 PM

From West TN

krue · 01-28-2007, 10:16 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

jsbgump · 01-28-2007, 10:25 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

**Canadian694x4** · 01-28-2007, 11:50 PM

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!

FarmTruk · 01-29-2007, 01:01 AM

A big HOWDY from Wallburg, NC. Big TSLs there.

**Ron 586** · 01-29-2007, 01:19 AM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

shaneschevys · 01-29-2007, 01:40 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

droppedgmc · 01-29-2007, 04:56 AM

welcome from WA

86swb · 01-29-2007, 01:08 PM

Nice. Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. You could call it "BARNEY".

Again

Pickles · 01-29-2007, 02:00 PM

Welcome from Ky

Hoods69BadBowTie · 01-29-2007, 04:00 PM

Hi, welcome to the boards from Montana. Awesome looking Blazer. Looks like its in pretty good shape to start out with. Looks like it would be a blast to drive.

CAL 58 GMC · 01-30-2007, 03:53 PM

Welcome to the board from central Califorina!

**Bowtie468** · 01-31-2007, 08:46 AM

from Louisiana !!!

hellrazrblade · 01-31-2007, 01:24 PM

Thanks for all of the hospitality! And on the barney subject, who knows... it could even end up being the Purple Nurple. Grand plans for it include an electric green paint job, but it needs minor things like Texas state inspections and upgraded brakes first!

kenm78 · 01-31-2007, 07:42 PM

Welcome to the board from oklahoma city.

'71 Flame · 02-05-2007, 02:14 AM

Welcome from Cowboy country, Stillwater, OK

*bskylerj* · 02-05-2007, 02:22 AM

from Washington State

laidout · 02-07-2007, 01:16 AM

welcome from bartlesville

Rascal_one2001 · 02-07-2007, 01:23 AM

Welcome from charlotte nc

oj70chevy · 02-07-2007, 05:06 PM

from texas. I like it!

01-28-2007, 08:19 PM	#1
hellrazrblade Purple People Eater Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 53	Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer I just got my new toy two days ago up in Denver and roaded it all 700 miles back here to Tulsa, OK (that's a heck of a trip considering its a 3 speed auto with 4.88 gears). It has a '68 or '69 396ci hooked up to a TH400. The differentials have 4.88 gears in them I think (3000rpm was about 65mph). The paint is a kinda irridescent dark purple/burgundy, so I'm thinking about calling it Bacchus, god of wine. Back to the mechanics; roughly 6-8" suspension lift with 2" body lift. I definitely need to get some step ups for it. All that is on top of some 36" Super Swampers. This is definitely a project truck, and has a lot of quirks. Speedo cable isn't long enough to hook up, needs a front drive shaft, the bottom of the tub is rusted pretty good and needs replacing. This thing is a torque monster and a real trip to drive. It needs a rear bench (what trucks should I look at pulling one from for an easy install?) and a soft top by the time spring hits so that the real fun can begin. Here's a few pics of it parked outside (the lighting isn't so great). Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 Blazer 396ci/TH400/NP205/Dana 44/GM 12 Bolt/38" TSLs 2004 Chevy 1500 4X2 X-Cab 327ci

01-28-2007, 09:00 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer Welcome to the board. That looks like a great start! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-28-2007, 09:48 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer From West TN __________________ 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

01-28-2007, 10:16 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer 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"

01-28-2007, 10:25 PM	#5
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer 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

01-28-2007, 11:50 PM	#6
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North! __________________ 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.

01-29-2007, 01:01 AM	#7
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer A big HOWDY from Wallburg, NC. Big TSLs there. __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*

01-29-2007, 01:19 AM	#8
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

01-29-2007, 01:40 AM	#9
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer 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**

01-29-2007, 04:56 AM	#10
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer welcome from WA __________________ '85 swb

01-29-2007, 01:08 PM	#11
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer Nice. Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. You could call it "BARNEY". Again __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

01-29-2007, 02:00 PM	#12
Pickles Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 811	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer Welcome from Ky __________________ Pickles

01-29-2007, 04:00 PM	#13
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer Hi, welcome to the boards from Montana. Awesome looking Blazer. Looks like its in pretty good shape to start out with. Looks like it would be a blast to drive. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

01-30-2007, 03:53 PM	#14
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer Welcome to the board from central Califorina! __________________ 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

01-31-2007, 08:46 AM	#15
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer from Louisiana !!! __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide



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01-31-2007, 01:24 PM	#16
hellrazrblade Purple People Eater Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 53	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer Thanks for all of the hospitality! And on the barney subject, who knows... it could even end up being the Purple Nurple. Grand plans for it include an electric green paint job, but it needs minor things like Texas state inspections and upgraded brakes first! __________________ 1971 K5 Blazer 396ci/TH400/NP205/Dana 44/GM 12 Bolt/38" TSLs 2004 Chevy 1500 4X2 X-Cab 327ci

01-31-2007, 07:42 PM	#17
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer Welcome to the board from oklahoma city. __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

02-05-2007, 02:14 AM	#18
'71 Flame Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 23	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer Welcome from Cowboy country, Stillwater, OK __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Super, Flame Orange 350C.I./TH350 Trans - Hail to the farm truck!

02-05-2007, 02:22 AM	#19
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer from Washington State

02-07-2007, 01:16 AM	#20
laidout Active Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bartlesville,ok Posts: 275	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer welcome from bartlesville

02-07-2007, 01:23 AM	#21
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer Welcome from charlotte nc __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

02-07-2007, 05:06 PM	#22
oj70chevy 250 V-6 Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San antonio, TX. Posts: 898	Re: Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer from texas. I like it! __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10 6 Cyl. 43k original miles all factory .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197523 Never ask a stupid question unless you want a stupid answer .

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