Possible Road Trip Event for Blazer/Jimmy Owners - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**jaros44sr** · 11-09-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

...okay, okay.

With luck I'll spend some time on it today, with more luck, I'll get the tub off the frame...so wish me luck.

Wish ya luck, any more pics of the blazer at the starting point. The tub was in pretty good shape wasn't it

vtblazer · 11-09-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Wish ya luck, any more pics of the blazer at the starting point. The tub was in pretty good shape wasn't it

Yeah, really good shape.

I'll take pics and post em in the build thread...wouldn't want to 'jack this thread ya know.

**jaros44sr** · 11-09-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Yeah, really good shape.

I'll take pics and post em in the build thread...wouldn't want to 'jack this thread ya know.

Dang, can't live it down, and I was trying hard to behave. Even gave myself a 2 day suspension, maybe I could get it splain'd to me, doesn't seem to sink in

vtblazer · 11-09-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Dang, can't live it down, and I was trying hard to behave. Even gave myself a 2 day suspension, maybe I could get it splain'd to me, doesn't seem to sink in

It's all good, keeping this thread on the front page only means that more blazer/jimmy owners have the chance to read it and with luck, will decide to show up.

**jaros44sr** · 11-09-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

It's all good, keeping this thread on the front page only means that more blazer/jimmy owners have the chance to read it and with luck, will decide to show up.

I'll be try'n to get mine dun, looking forward to the road trip...Is it legal to use a 'ttt' for a thread like this?

70k52wd · 11-09-2008, 11:07 AM

Looks like a fun time to be had. Would there be camping for those that would like to do so? And for those that would rather stay at a motel, how close are they? Also, a caravan of Blazers would be very cool, that should be coordinated, I am just off I95 between Frederickburg and Richmond VA, If I can help, let me know...If I get my heads rebuilt, and a couple of other minor issues worked out, I'm there.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-09-2008, 11:27 AM

Camping on site, just no hook-ups, Motel about 20-30 minutes

**Ron 586** · 11-09-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Looks like a fun time to be had. Would there be camping for those that would like to do so? And for those that would rather stay at a motel, how close are they? Also, a caravan of Blazers would be very cool, that should be coordinated, I am just off I95 between Frederickburg and Richmond VA, If I can help, let me know...If I get my heads rebuilt, and a couple of other minor issues worked out, I'm there.

Sir, to save me a bunch of typing do this for me please. Look at the pics in the last photobucket link in my siggy. It was of the national board meet 2008 for this site. If there is enough interest (and money)shown we'll do a weekend meet. If not we will have a meet on the 3ed Sat. in July. We are in the early phases of planning so stay tuned.......

vtblazer · 11-09-2008, 11:42 AM

props to the Tenn. zoo crew for helping out with this!

Chevyman63 · 11-09-2008, 11:47 AM

I guess I'd better get my arse in gear if I'm going to be ready.

70k52wd · 11-09-2008, 11:49 AM

Are there fish in the puddle, and can we catch and release? I see it was 100 + degrees, can we use the kiddie pool? LoL

**Ron 586** · 11-09-2008, 01:10 PM

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Are there fish in the puddle, and can we catch and release? I see it was 100 + degrees, can we use the kiddie pool? LoL

The "puddle" is stocked with catfish and bass.You can catch and release or clean and cook them. The "kiddie pool" is 21' across and 4' deep. It is a exercise pool for my wife and I. It will be decided when everyone gets here if we open it up for guests.

We have lots of reasonably priced motels close. Camping will be allowed if we have the porta potties and wash station in place. So just watch and see what develops. We have 16 1/2 acres and have trails on my neighbors 50 acres. We have plenty of room to have a great time. So talk it up and lets get this thing going.

70k52wd · 11-09-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron 586

The "puddle" is stocked with catfish and bass.You can catch and release or clean and cook them. The "kiddie pool" is 21' across and 4' deep. It is a exercise pool for my wife and I. It will be decided when everyone gets here if we open it up for guests.

We have lots of reasonably priced motels close. Camping will be allowed if we have the porta potties and wash station in place. So just watch and see what develops. We have 16 1/2 acres and have trails on my neighbors 50 acres. We have plenty of room to have a great time. So talk it up and lets get this thing going.

You sir, are a very hospitable person

...I have dibbs on a camping spot next to the pond...LoL

I was wikapidiaing Big Sandy and saw a couple of drive-in's, Birdsong in Camden, also Valley in Waverly...If maybe you had plans for a cruise of some sort, that might make for a good time...Just a thought.

AJs72K5 · 11-09-2008, 04:03 PM

It will definately need to be a weekend type event to make the drive worthwhile for those of us 800+ miles away.

5150 · 11-09-2008, 05:17 PM

You guys come on down/over/up or wherever. I'm just outside Nashville and would gladly put somebody up if needed. I'm about 2 hours from Ron and my roadster will be done by then also.

Ron, you know the crew will help if you need anything.

**Ron 586** · 11-09-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

It will definately need to be a weekend type event to make the drive worthwhile for those of us 800+ miles away.

I have no problem with this being a weekend (Friday, Sat., Sunday) and if you get here on Wed or Thur that's cool as is leaving Monday. I'm disable/retired so don't have to punch a clock. Whatever fits we'll try and do it. Hope the gas prices stay down and not kill us again next year.

cparman · 11-09-2008, 07:02 PM

SO, I ask my wife if she wants to go to her mom's in July. Usually we go in the spring, and in late August. She will think something is wrong with me. I usually do not want to go to her mom's except on race weekends. Bristol Tennessee. I think I could have my 72 2WD ready for a road trip by then. I spent time workin on the stereo this weekend. The stereo is almost loud enough to drowned out the junk my kid listens to that I hate. ya'll can fill in the blanks about my music choices . I'M IN

69TowRig · 11-09-2008, 10:38 PM

Sounds cool, no clue if mine will be road-trip worthy by then...

**Ron 586** · 11-10-2008, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 69TowRig

Sounds cool, no clue if mine will be road-trip worthy by then...

It don't matter if it is running or not. Get here anyway you can and you will be welcome. This is more about people getting together with others who share a common interest. So ready or not just come on and enjoy yourself.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-10-2008, 11:39 AM

Id have to say way too far for me to drive.... Other wise Id love to go..

vtblazer · 11-10-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Id have to say way too far for me to drive.... Other wise Id love to go..

Fly in then, we'll pick ya up at the airport.

**Ron 586** · 11-10-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Id have to say way too far for me to drive.... Other wise Id love to go..

VT beat me to it. Nashville, Jackson, or Memphis just let us know and we'll be there to pick you up. This may be the only chance for us to all shake hands. Don't miss out..

5150 · 11-10-2008, 03:56 PM

I volunteer to pick you up in Nashville

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-10-2008, 04:54 PM

I can pick-up @ Memphis, I have 4 spare Bedrooms, and I am 1 hour to Ron's

Jtrux · 11-10-2008, 05:57 PM

A plane ticket isn't the worst idea. For people like me and AJ that have to drive real far I would think it would be acceptable to fly in just to meet up with everyone. It would suck not being able to drive the blazer up there but it would be worth meeting everyone.

EDIT: Even with gas cheaper right now it would be cheaper for me to fly rather than drive anyways.

View Poll Results: Roll Call - Will You Be There?
100% Sure Thing - Count Me In	5	13.16%
Not Gonna Happen but Hey, Have Fun!	8	21.05%
Really Want To but Can't Commit Just Yet	11	28.95%
Thinking About It	5	13.16%
Gotta Get The Ride Done First	9	23.68%
Voters: 38. You may not vote on this poll

11-09-2008, 11:07 AM	#31
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Possible Road Trip Event for Blazer/Jimmy Owners Looks like a fun time to be had. Would there be camping for those that would like to do so? And for those that would rather stay at a motel, how close are they? Also, a caravan of Blazers would be very cool, that should be coordinated, I am just off I95 between Frederickburg and Richmond VA, If I can help, let me know...If I get my heads rebuilt, and a couple of other minor issues worked out, I'm there.

11-09-2008, 11:27 AM	#32
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Possible Road Trip Event for Blazer/Jimmy Owners Camping on site, just no hook-ups, Motel about 20-30 minutes __________________ 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

11-09-2008, 11:42 AM	#34
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Possible Road Trip Event for Blazer/Jimmy Owners props to the Tenn. zoo crew for helping out with this!

11-09-2008, 11:47 AM	#35
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Possible Road Trip Event for Blazer/Jimmy Owners I guess I'd better get my arse in gear if I'm going to be ready. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

11-09-2008, 11:49 AM	#36
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Possible Road Trip Event for Blazer/Jimmy Owners Are there fish in the puddle, and can we catch and release? I see it was 100 + degrees, can we use the kiddie pool? LoL

11-09-2008, 04:03 PM	#39
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Possible Road Trip Event for Blazer/Jimmy Owners It will definately need to be a weekend type event to make the drive worthwhile for those of us 800+ miles away. __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

11-09-2008, 05:17 PM	#40
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Possible Road Trip Event for Blazer/Jimmy Owners You guys come on down/over/up or wherever. I'm just outside Nashville and would gladly put somebody up if needed. I'm about 2 hours from Ron and my roadster will be done by then also. Ron, you know the crew will help if you need anything. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

11-09-2008, 07:02 PM	#42
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Possible Road Trip Event for Blazer/Jimmy Owners SO, I ask my wife if she wants to go to her mom's in July. Usually we go in the spring, and in late August. She will think something is wrong with me. I usually do not want to go to her mom's except on race weekends. Bristol Tennessee. I think I could have my 72 2WD ready for a road trip by then. I spent time workin on the stereo this weekend. The stereo is almost loud enough to drowned out the junk my kid listens to that I hate. ya'll can fill in the blanks about my music choices . I'M IN

11-09-2008, 10:38 PM	#43
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Possible Road Trip Event for Blazer/Jimmy Owners Sounds cool, no clue if mine will be road-trip worthy by then... __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

11-10-2008, 11:39 AM	#45
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Possible Road Trip Event for Blazer/Jimmy Owners Id have to say way too far for me to drive.... Other wise Id love to go.. __________________ 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..

11-10-2008, 03:56 PM	#48
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Possible Road Trip Event for Blazer/Jimmy Owners I volunteer to pick you up in Nashville __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

11-10-2008, 04:54 PM	#49
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Possible Road Trip Event for Blazer/Jimmy Owners I can pick-up @ Memphis, I have 4 spare Bedrooms, and I am 1 hour to Ron's __________________ 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

11-10-2008, 05:57 PM	#50
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Possible Road Trip Event for Blazer/Jimmy Owners A plane ticket isn't the worst idea. For people like me and AJ that have to drive real far I would think it would be acceptable to fly in just to meet up with everyone. It would suck not being able to drive the blazer up there but it would be worth meeting everyone. EDIT: Even with gas cheaper right now it would be cheaper for me to fly rather than drive anyways. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!! Last edited by Jtrux; 11-10-2008 at 05:58 PM.



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