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Turkey nest · 03-13-2011, 08:52 PM

Grandpa baught new in gunnison Colorado.

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madkmart · 03-15-2011, 07:42 PM

looks very solid awesome start

Turkey nest · 03-15-2011, 08:04 PM

Thanks the motor is being pulled today and it goes to the body guy mid April. Keeping it as original as possible.
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Big Block · 03-15-2011, 08:13 PM

Glad to see it's still all original. It has full wheel covers, tinted glass and chrome bumpers . Looks like a clean and rust free one to start with. What are your plans? Are you planning to restore it, or modify it, or keep as is? My 72 CST Blazer is originally from Gunnison Colorado also. I purchased it back in 2001 and drove it back to NC. Took the top off and have enjoyed driving it every summer since. It spends the winter months in the garage. I haven't restored mine. It's mostly original. Would like to restore some day. You have a great start no matter what you plan to do with it.

Big Block · 03-15-2011, 08:15 PM

I just noticed it has a roll bar. Nice.

Turkey nest · 03-15-2011, 08:21 PM

Hi Big Block,

My Grandfather bought it new In Gunnison. He had a home in Crested Butte that I used to visit every summer. The 71 blazer is the first car I ever drove. When he sold his place in 04 he gave me the Blazer and it has been sitting in my garage ever since. I figured I would wait to restore it until I had the money to do it right. So now it is being restored to it's original glory. My plan is to restore it to almost original spec.
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Big Block · 03-15-2011, 08:30 PM

I like to see them left original. Yours is so original it would be a shame to see it any other way. Great story keep us informed of your progess and don't forget lots of pictures.

west9378 · 03-15-2011, 08:36 PM

nice to have something so grand to have and pass on. I do not think that these new trucks will ever last like these. Kinda like furniture they just do not make it like they use to.

Turkey nest · 03-16-2011, 05:46 PM

New rims and tires 285 70 R 17 BFG

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-24-2011, 01:02 PM

Nice blazer and welcome to the board..

Two45s · 04-01-2012, 09:42 PM

I see on the option list both rear seat and heavy duty aux ( auxillary ) seat. Can you please explain? Thnaks!

low'n slow · 04-01-2012, 10:22 PM

The base Blazer and Jimmys came with the driver's seat only. The passenger and rear seats were options.

noco-k5 · 04-01-2012, 10:49 PM

Very cool Blazer and story. I lived in Gunnison for several years when I was a kid. It's a great area I bet your Grandfather had alot of fun driving around the Gunnison Valley in his Blazer.

03-13-2011, 08:52 PM	#1
Turkey nest Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Corcoran Posts: 32	71 K5 Just getting started Grandpa baught new in gunnison Colorado.

03-15-2011, 07:42 PM	#2
madkmart Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Covington, Ga Posts: 55	Re: 71 K5 Just getting started looks very solid awesome start

03-15-2011, 08:04 PM	#3
Turkey nest Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Corcoran Posts: 32	Re: 71 K5 Just getting started Thanks the motor is being pulled today and it goes to the body guy mid April. Keeping it as original as possible. Posted via Mobile Device

03-15-2011, 08:13 PM	#4
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: 71 K5 Just getting started Glad to see it's still all original. It has full wheel covers, tinted glass and chrome bumpers . Looks like a clean and rust free one to start with. What are your plans? Are you planning to restore it, or modify it, or keep as is? My 72 CST Blazer is originally from Gunnison Colorado also. I purchased it back in 2001 and drove it back to NC. Took the top off and have enjoyed driving it every summer since. It spends the winter months in the garage. I haven't restored mine. It's mostly original. Would like to restore some day. You have a great start no matter what you plan to do with it. Last edited by Big Block; 03-15-2011 at 08:16 PM.

03-15-2011, 08:15 PM	#5
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: 71 K5 Just getting started I just noticed it has a roll bar. Nice.

03-15-2011, 08:21 PM	#6
Turkey nest Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Corcoran Posts: 32	Re: 71 K5 Just getting started Hi Big Block, My Grandfather bought it new In Gunnison. He had a home in Crested Butte that I used to visit every summer. The 71 blazer is the first car I ever drove. When he sold his place in 04 he gave me the Blazer and it has been sitting in my garage ever since. I figured I would wait to restore it until I had the money to do it right. So now it is being restored to it's original glory. My plan is to restore it to almost original spec. Posted via Mobile Device

03-15-2011, 08:30 PM	#7
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: 71 K5 Just getting started I like to see them left original. Yours is so original it would be a shame to see it any other way. Great story keep us informed of your progess and don't forget lots of pictures.

03-15-2011, 08:36 PM	#8
west9378 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pulaski, TN Posts: 114	Re: 71 K5 Just getting started nice to have something so grand to have and pass on. I do not think that these new trucks will ever last like these. Kinda like furniture they just do not make it like they use to. __________________ West My Project and Photo Album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378159 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...hp?albumid=641

03-16-2011, 05:46 PM	#9
Turkey nest Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Corcoran Posts: 32	Re: 71 K5 Just getting started New rims and tires 285 70 R 17 BFG Attached Images

04-24-2011, 01:02 PM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: 71 K5 Just getting started Nice blazer and 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..

04-01-2012, 09:42 PM	#11
Two45s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Colorado Springs CO Posts: 14	Re: 71 K5 Just getting started I see on the option list both rear seat and heavy duty aux ( auxillary ) seat. Can you please explain? Thnaks!

04-01-2012, 10:22 PM	#12
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: 71 K5 Just getting started The base Blazer and Jimmys came with the driver's seat only. The passenger and rear seats were options.

04-01-2012, 10:49 PM	#13
noco-k5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 138	Re: 71 K5 Just getting started Very cool Blazer and story. I lived in Gunnison for several years when I was a kid. It's a great area I bet your Grandfather had alot of fun driving around the Gunnison Valley in his Blazer.



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