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orange72blazer · 03-29-2006, 09:03 PM

I was taking the foam that was molded onto my roll bar off tonight and found this shipping sticker under it. I thought it was kind of cool and thought I'd show you guys a few pictures.

orange72blazer · 03-29-2006, 09:06 PM

Some pics of the roll bar.

671blazer · 03-29-2006, 09:32 PM

there's an ad on the sf bayarea craigslist for a HICKEY lift kit. Ive never heard of that company, have you?

71swb4x4 · 03-29-2006, 09:35 PM

Hickey was huge in the late 60's and 70's. Lots of aftermarket off road equipment.

*Medicanman71* · 03-29-2006, 10:46 PM

Nice post! Very cool. Looks the same as what i consider my "stock" roll bar, same design. Dunno, but cool.

bouncytruck · 03-29-2006, 10:51 PM

Looks like someone tried to mail your blazer!

72armyswbtruck · 03-29-2006, 11:26 PM

That's kind of neat, wonder if the organization of business still exist?
Neat find

671blazer · 03-30-2006, 12:18 AM

I found this on a google search. The article was taken from the "Off Road Hall Of Fame" list of inductees. A Vic Hickey was inducted in 1976.

"Vic Hickey wasn't present to accept his award but it would be impossible to ignore his achievements as an off-road vehicle designer. He created the Corvair-powered, four-wheel drive Trail Blazer in the early 1960's and the famed Baja Boot in 1967. He has also built stock Blazers and Oldsmobiles for off-road racing and his firm, Hickey Enterprises, is leader in the four-wheel drive equipment field."

im gonna try to find pics of the blazers they built.

blazerparts · 03-30-2006, 11:09 AM

Have to lock that up in the archive vault.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-30-2006, 04:47 PM

PIC

Jason915 · 03-30-2006, 05:18 PM

Dude sweet Hickey I want one.

BLAZERMAN · 03-31-2006, 12:13 AM

Thats a pretty cool find.. heres a pic of a 12 bolt rear cover I just got.

**Canadian694x4** · 03-31-2006, 02:06 AM

I have this picture...

*Medicanman71* · 03-31-2006, 03:08 AM

http://brochures.slosh.com/frame.shtml?blazer/hickey

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-31-2006, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medicanman71

http://brochures.slosh.com/frame.shtml?blazer/hickey

I had lost this link, TYVM

Jason915 · 03-31-2006, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

Thats a pretty cool find.. heres a pic of a 12 bolt rear cover I just got.

Dude that is cool I have that exact cover on my GMC. SWEET!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-31-2006, 10:59 PM

Pretty cool !!!!!!!!! Gotta love the diff xcover too thats the 1st diff cover from hickey I have ever seen..

1976K5CHALET · 03-31-2006, 11:08 PM

I was going to mention aaron's web site but i see you found it.

That particular catalog is locked away in my storage unit currently.

If i can ever get away from this oil rig i have to go to montrose colorado and pick up a set of K5 fuel tanks you will find in that catalog..one is an original HE and the other is a copy.

I do remember vic trying to sell what is considered by most to be the first blazer built by hickey...prior to any gm copo's and such....it was listed by himself the man on ebay...i never followed the auction to end unfortunately. And unfortunately for us vic passed on a few years ago. Truely a legend in the history of the 4x4 if you ask me.

HE was also responsible for the sidewinder winch...and HE sold the rights in the early to mid 80's to advanced adapters who continued making them for some time before putting production of the winch to rest.

DW

botmfedr1 · 04-01-2013, 06:49 PM

I realize this is an old thread....But i gotta mention. I have two of those axle trusses made from Hickey.!

I took them both off Blazers and thought they were cool. Who knew?! LOL

Mondo

**Tom Vogel** · 04-02-2013, 09:55 AM

Mr. Hickey lived here in Templeton until he passed away. I came out of my business one day and he was looking at my Jimmy. He told me he actually designed the Blazer and sold the design to GM. He was a genuinely nice guy.

botmfedr1 · 04-02-2013, 10:34 AM

Whaa...? He designed the Blazer? Well, why didn't he make the doors flush with the bed sides....? LOL

Wish i coulda met him. I would like to know if he really did design the Blazer...

03-29-2006, 09:03 PM	#1
orange72blazer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 447	Look what I found on my roll bar I was taking the foam that was molded onto my roll bar off tonight and found this shipping sticker under it. I thought it was kind of cool and thought I'd show you guys a few pictures. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 1997 GMC Sierra 2009 Chevy Tahoe Last edited by orange72blazer; 03-29-2006 at 09:03 PM.

03-29-2006, 09:06 PM	#2
orange72blazer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 447	Re: Look what I found on my roll bar Some pics of the roll bar. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 1997 GMC Sierra 2009 Chevy Tahoe

03-29-2006, 09:32 PM	#3
671blazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: hayward ca Posts: 68	Re: Look what I found on my roll bar there's an ad on the sf bayarea craigslist for a HICKEY lift kit. Ive never heard of that company, have you? __________________ 72k5 4wd 04 Tahoe 02 Roadstar Warrior 2000 Buick Lesabre on 20's

03-29-2006, 09:35 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Look what I found on my roll bar Hickey was huge in the late 60's and 70's. Lots of aftermarket off road equipment. __________________ 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.

03-29-2006, 10:46 PM	#5
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: Look what I found on my roll bar Nice post! Very cool. Looks the same as what i consider my "stock" roll bar, same design. Dunno, but cool.

03-29-2006, 10:51 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Look what I found on my roll bar Looks like someone tried to mail your blazer! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-29-2006, 11:26 PM	#7
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Look what I found on my roll bar That's kind of neat, wonder if the organization of business still exist? Neat find __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-30-2006, 12:18 AM	#8
671blazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: hayward ca Posts: 68	Re: Look what I found on my roll bar I found this on a google search. The article was taken from the "Off Road Hall Of Fame" list of inductees. A Vic Hickey was inducted in 1976. "Vic Hickey wasn't present to accept his award but it would be impossible to ignore his achievements as an off-road vehicle designer. He created the Corvair-powered, four-wheel drive Trail Blazer in the early 1960's and the famed Baja Boot in 1967. He has also built stock Blazers and Oldsmobiles for off-road racing and his firm, Hickey Enterprises, is leader in the four-wheel drive equipment field." im gonna try to find pics of the blazers they built. __________________ 72k5 4wd 04 Tahoe 02 Roadstar Warrior 2000 Buick Lesabre on 20's Last edited by 671blazer; 03-30-2006 at 12:19 AM.

03-30-2006, 11:09 AM	#9
blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	Re: Look what I found on my roll bar Have to lock that up in the archive vault. __________________ '72 K5 CST 350/350 Daily Driver '69 GMC3500 Camper Special CST Flatbed 396/400 Upgraded to show truck '69 GMC 2500 L6292, 3spd beater

03-30-2006, 04:47 PM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Look what I found on my roll bar PIC __________________ 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

03-30-2006, 05:18 PM	#11
Jason915 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 693	Re: Look what I found on my roll bar Dude sweet Hickey I want one. __________________ 1971 GMC K1500 SWB Fleetside, 4" skyjacker softride and, 14 Bolt FF, HD Dana 44 4.10's 1970 K5 TBI conversion lifted etc SOLD 1968 C20 camper truck SOLD “To ban guns because criminals use them is to tell the innocent and law-abiding that their rights and liberties depend not on their own conduct, but on the conduct of the guilty and the lawless.” Jeff Snyder

03-31-2006, 12:13 AM	#12
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: Look what I found on my roll bar Thats a pretty cool find.. heres a pic of a 12 bolt rear cover I just got. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

03-31-2006, 02:06 AM	#13
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: Look what I found on my roll bar I have this picture... Attached Images __________________ 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.

03-31-2006, 03:08 AM	#14
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: Look what I found on my roll bar http://brochures.slosh.com/frame.shtml?blazer/hickey

03-31-2006, 10:59 PM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Look what I found on my roll bar Pretty cool !!!!!!!!! Gotta love the diff xcover too thats the 1st diff cover from hickey I have ever seen.. __________________ 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..



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03-31-2006, 11:08 PM	#18
1976K5CHALET Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 610	Re: Look what I found on my roll bar I was going to mention aaron's web site but i see you found it. That particular catalog is locked away in my storage unit currently. If i can ever get away from this oil rig i have to go to montrose colorado and pick up a set of K5 fuel tanks you will find in that catalog..one is an original HE and the other is a copy. I do remember vic trying to sell what is considered by most to be the first blazer built by hickey...prior to any gm copo's and such....it was listed by himself the man on ebay...i never followed the auction to end unfortunately. And unfortunately for us vic passed on a few years ago. Truely a legend in the history of the 4x4 if you ask me. HE was also responsible for the sidewinder winch...and HE sold the rights in the early to mid 80's to advanced adapters who continued making them for some time before putting production of the winch to rest. DW __________________ Doug Wright aka K5NUTT over @coloradok5.com Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChevyK5BlazerChalets Certified K5 Nut

04-01-2013, 06:49 PM	#19
botmfedr1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 1,096	Re: Look what I found on my roll bar I realize this is an old thread....But i gotta mention. I have two of those axle trusses made from Hickey.! I took them both off Blazers and thought they were cool. Who knew?! LOL Mondo

04-02-2013, 09:55 AM	#20
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Look what I found on my roll bar Mr. Hickey lived here in Templeton until he passed away. I came out of my business one day and he was looking at my Jimmy. He told me he actually designed the Blazer and sold the design to GM. He was a genuinely nice guy.

04-02-2013, 10:34 AM	#21
botmfedr1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 1,096	Re: Look what I found on my roll bar Whaa...? He designed the Blazer? Well, why didn't he make the doors flush with the bed sides....? LOL Wish i coulda met him. I would like to know if he really did design the Blazer...

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