Hello from Osaka, Japan - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**AsianBlazer** · 10-04-2009, 04:01 AM

Hello everyone,

My name is Mike and I currently live in Osaka, but just bought a 71 K5 Blazer that is parked at my brothers' home in Sandpoint, Idaho. It needs some work but is in fairly original condition. I am the third owner, it has been a tow/work truck all its life and needs some TLC. Sorry about the picture quality, my brother who is legally blind took them! The cattle/hitch/brush gaurd is the first thing to go! I look forward to using the archives and speaking with all of you.

Arigato Gozaimasu,

Mike

**Palf70Step** · 10-04-2009, 10:02 AM

Nice looking Blazer. Welcome to the board. How much longer you have in Osaka?

I loved my 10 years in Japan (Misawa for me)

Jerry Jones · 10-04-2009, 11:46 AM

Looks like you will lighten that thing up by a ton or so taking that guard off... grin.

Welcome aboard from Northern California!

jsbgump · 10-04-2009, 08:27 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

**AsianBlazer** · 10-04-2009, 10:37 PM

Thanks for the greetings guys! I plan to be in Japan until September 2010, but things can change, maybe the US economy will turn, exchange rate favors me at the moment. I teach English, but I am also working on an MBA.

A quick question on the Blazers, the lower body area between the passenger doors edge and the rear wheel arch's is called what? Rocker panel? You can see on my Blazer some surface rust in each. Where can I find these panels and what do I call them so I get the right replacements?

Thanks again,

Mike

10-04-2009, 04:01 AM	#1
AsianBlazer Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 134	Hello from Osaka, Japan Hello everyone, My name is Mike and I currently live in Osaka, but just bought a 71 K5 Blazer that is parked at my brothers' home in Sandpoint, Idaho. It needs some work but is in fairly original condition. I am the third owner, it has been a tow/work truck all its life and needs some TLC. Sorry about the picture quality, my brother who is legally blind took them! The cattle/hitch/brush gaurd is the first thing to go! I look forward to using the archives and speaking with all of you. Arigato Gozaimasu, Mike Attached Images

10-04-2009, 10:02 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,322	Re: Hello from Osaka, Japan Nice looking Blazer. Welcome to the board. How much longer you have in Osaka? I loved my 10 years in Japan (Misawa for me) __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-04-2009, 11:46 AM	#3
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: Hello from Osaka, Japan Looks like you will lighten that thing up by a ton or so taking that guard off... grin. Welcome aboard from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

10-04-2009, 08:27 PM	#4
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Hello from Osaka, Japan 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

10-04-2009, 10:37 PM	#5
AsianBlazer Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 134	Re: Hello from Osaka, Japan Thanks for the greetings guys! I plan to be in Japan until September 2010, but things can change, maybe the US economy will turn, exchange rate favors me at the moment. I teach English, but I am also working on an MBA. A quick question on the Blazers, the lower body area between the passenger doors edge and the rear wheel arch's is called what? Rocker panel? You can see on my Blazer some surface rust in each. Where can I find these panels and what do I call them so I get the right replacements? Thanks again, Mike Attached Images



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