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WHAMMYBAR66 · 09-09-2009, 07:56 PM

Hey everyone. I am hoping many of you will chime in here with some support and also repair advise.

I just got my 69 blazer last week. I has many great things about it that made me commit to buying it. 383, fuel injected, locker front and rear...

As the days go by I continue to learn new things about it.. when I raised it on a lift at work I found a fantastic bed floor and cab. It really is in great shape..

BUT . . today I noticed some pin holes in the upper A-pillar, yes rust. The area still seems strong, but none the less I am now very concerned I bought a nightmare.. I put a little rope caulk on the area to keep new water from getting in there.. I now know that this is a problem to look for on these models.. from what I read here..

OK guys.. help with my depression and hit me with some advise from those of you that have dealt with this issue... thanks !!

vtblazer · 09-09-2009, 08:21 PM

Drive it and enjoy it, as soon as you tear into it, it'll be apart for what quite often turns into "years".

Wait, learn more about rust repair and when your ready, dig in.

In reality, it could be the proverbial 'tip of the iceburge' these trucks are so well known for.

I still say drive it!

Big J · 09-09-2009, 08:25 PM

I vote for drivin' it. Check out some of the build threads, lol. I've been into mine for years now. The most I've drove it is across the yard, lol. Now we need to see some pics, post'em up.

**Thealien** · 09-09-2009, 09:09 PM

another drive it vote!

**jaros44sr** · 09-10-2009, 12:53 AM

Drive it, don't take it apart

Years? that would be a quik fix for me

Twisted78SS · 09-10-2009, 12:59 AM

Gets some pics posted if you want even more encouragement.. I say drive it!

vtblazer · 09-10-2009, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

I vote for drivin' it. Check out some of the build threads, lol. I've been into mine for years now.

I just looked back at the first post of one of my builds and it's been over 4 years now!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Years? that would be a quik fix for me

What's your time line Jim?

Been there awhile in the same spot has it?

**lks dcvn** · 09-10-2009, 06:06 AM

I also agree with driving it - I have one that is drivable with rust - I am slowly working my way through the list of 'issues' until I am ready for body work - then I will try to do what I can to keep it a driver at that point as well.

**jaros44sr** · 09-10-2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

I just looked back at the first post of one of my builds and it's been over 4 years now!

What's your time line Jim?

Been there awhile in the same spot has it?

Last inspected in '99, working on it since 2004, and YES it has been in the same spot. But, it does keep the mileage down and gets great gas mileage. Have not put gas in it since I bought it! So I guess that equates into gallons per year

DRIVE IT!!!

Mordachai · 09-10-2009, 10:45 AM

at the years and years replies. Mine's another. been fully stripped for about 2 yrs now, before that was a little work here and there for 3 years, in which I drove it maybe 10-11 months...(but it did see some good work time around the yard)before that it was 6 years as a DD!!! I fricking miss it as a DD!!

I'd definitely say drive the crap out of it and enjoy it!

420am · 09-10-2009, 10:49 AM

hahaha.. mines been apart for 6 months and that's was just to port and polish the heads, clean some stuff up and replace a head gasket.. I just pulled the first head off 2 days ago.

**Baketown Scotty** · 09-10-2009, 02:57 PM

DRIVE IT! I tore mine apart right after buying and just started driving it a couple of months ago (8 years later).

LOW DOUGH · 09-10-2009, 03:21 PM

drive it

Long Roof · 09-10-2009, 04:00 PM

I'm with all the others, DRIVE IT.

I wonder if there are more non-driver projects on this board than there are drivers?

Put me down for driver. I enjoy every minute of it.

Big Block · 09-13-2009, 07:50 PM

Drive it!!!! I bought mine 72 Blazer in Oct 2001. Pulled the top off and drive it on weekends when the weather is nice. It's my poor man's convertible, and I love driving it.

chalet2506 · 09-14-2009, 11:41 AM

Drive it. Started taking my 76 K5 apart almost 2 years ago and am still trying to get it back together. Its taking so long that I had to buy a 72 Jimmy to drive around.

Arizonak5 · 09-14-2009, 03:30 PM

keep it running dont take it apart, and dont cut into it, only 4,935 blazers were made in 69! im trying to find one, about to sell everything i have to get one!

randy70 · 09-14-2009, 11:57 PM

drive it!!!!! im caught between tearing mine down for a 4link setup or jusr keeping it going to have fun with. picked up a lifted 88 to beat on in the meantime. either way im not taking it fully apart. doing little at a time to enjoy driving it for now. just want it to ride like its on a cloud. DRIVE IT!!!!!

DURRTY · 09-18-2009, 06:17 PM

Drive it, have fun with it. Or dig in and see whats under there LOL

leave the top on if you take the body off the frame...

vtblazer · 09-18-2009, 06:55 PM

He posted and never came back...?

Asked for input but hasn't responded to any of it...why do we bother?

71jimmy · 09-20-2009, 01:52 PM

[QUOTE=vtblazer;3525898]He posted and never came back...?

QUOTE]

I think he took our advice and is out driving, no time to post.

I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one still working on mine. My problem is, when I take one thing apart I say, what the heck, since I'm in there I might as well fix the other and so on, it never ends this way.

WHAMMYBAR66 · 09-21-2009, 09:35 PM

Looks like the vote is drive it !! Lol

sorry i was slow on response.. For some reason its not emailing me now to let me know..

I hace been working on the blaze off and on and have made a few improvements.. 140 amp alternator being the latest... Along with a new steering wheel..

**Thealien** · 09-18-2009, 08:32 PM

At least we know we all like "driving" our blazers and Jimmys

vtblazer · 09-19-2009, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thealien

At least we know we all like "driving" our blazers and Jimmys

Didn't need a thread to tell me that one...

09-09-2009, 07:56 PM	#1
WHAMMYBAR66 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: LEE'S SUMMIT, MO Posts: 99	My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. Hey everyone. I am hoping many of you will chime in here with some support and also repair advise. I just got my 69 blazer last week. I has many great things about it that made me commit to buying it. 383, fuel injected, locker front and rear... As the days go by I continue to learn new things about it.. when I raised it on a lift at work I found a fantastic bed floor and cab. It really is in great shape.. BUT . . today I noticed some pin holes in the upper A-pillar, yes rust. The area still seems strong, but none the less I am now very concerned I bought a nightmare.. I put a little rope caulk on the area to keep new water from getting in there.. I now know that this is a problem to look for on these models.. from what I read here.. OK guys.. help with my depression and hit me with some advise from those of you that have dealt with this issue... thanks !!

09-09-2009, 08:21 PM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. Drive it and enjoy it, as soon as you tear into it, it'll be apart for what quite often turns into "years". Wait, learn more about rust repair and when your ready, dig in. In reality, it could be the proverbial 'tip of the iceburge' these trucks are so well known for. I still say drive it!

09-09-2009, 08:25 PM	#3
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. I vote for drivin' it. Check out some of the build threads, lol. I've been into mine for years now. The most I've drove it is across the yard, lol. Now we need to see some pics, post'em up. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

09-09-2009, 09:09 PM	#4
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. another drive it vote!

09-10-2009, 12:53 AM	#5
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. Drive it, don't take it apart Years? that would be a quik fix for me __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

09-10-2009, 12:59 AM	#6
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. Gets some pics posted if you want even more encouragement.. I say drive it! __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

09-10-2009, 06:06 AM	#8
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. I also agree with driving it - I have one that is drivable with rust - I am slowly working my way through the list of 'issues' until I am ready for body work - then I will try to do what I can to keep it a driver at that point as well.

09-10-2009, 10:45 AM	#10
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. at the years and years replies. Mine's another. been fully stripped for about 2 yrs now, before that was a little work here and there for 3 years, in which I drove it maybe 10-11 months...(but it did see some good work time around the yard)before that it was 6 years as a DD!!! I fricking miss it as a DD!! I'd definitely say drive the crap out of it and enjoy it! __________________ 71 GMC lwb 56 Big window swb 93 GMC Sonoma (dd) radiused fiberglass fender project for 67-72 Last edited by Mordachai; 09-10-2009 at 10:46 AM.

09-10-2009, 10:49 AM	#11
420am Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	Re: My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. hahaha.. mines been apart for 6 months and that's was just to port and polish the heads, clean some stuff up and replace a head gasket.. I just pulled the first head off 2 days ago. __________________ 1972 Long Bed Cheyenne Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285282 Waste my bandwidth and listen to some great tunes >> http://www.radioxenu.com (Live Shows with yours truly every Friday)

09-10-2009, 02:57 PM	#12
Baketown Scotty Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 314	Re: My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. DRIVE IT! I tore mine apart right after buying and just started driving it a couple of months ago (8 years later).

09-10-2009, 03:21 PM	#13
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. drive it

09-10-2009, 04:00 PM	#14
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. I'm with all the others, DRIVE IT. I wonder if there are more non-driver projects on this board than there are drivers? Put me down for driver. I enjoy every minute of it. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

09-13-2009, 07:50 PM	#15
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. Drive it!!!! I bought mine 72 Blazer in Oct 2001. Pulled the top off and drive it on weekends when the weather is nice. It's my poor man's convertible, and I love driving it. Last edited by Big Block; 09-13-2009 at 07:51 PM.

09-14-2009, 11:41 AM	#16
chalet2506 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 39	Re: My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. Drive it. Started taking my 76 K5 apart almost 2 years ago and am still trying to get it back together. Its taking so long that I had to buy a 72 Jimmy to drive around.

09-14-2009, 03:30 PM	#17
Arizonak5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Queen Tuckey! aka Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 149	Re: My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. keep it running dont take it apart, and dont cut into it, only 4,935 blazers were made in 69! im trying to find one, about to sell everything i have to get one! __________________ 1937 Pontiac 2dr 1970 K5 CST 1972 Jimmy 1973 Hickey ent. equipped Blazer 1977 Blazer Chalet #1193



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09-14-2009, 11:57 PM	#18
randy70 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: goodyear,arizona Posts: 8	Re: My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. drive it!!!!! im caught between tearing mine down for a 4link setup or jusr keeping it going to have fun with. picked up a lifted 88 to beat on in the meantime. either way im not taking it fully apart. doing little at a time to enjoy driving it for now. just want it to ride like its on a cloud. DRIVE IT!!!!!

09-18-2009, 06:17 PM	#19
DURRTY USMC Join Date: May 2007 Location: SLc,UT Posts: 300	Re: My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. Drive it, have fun with it. Or dig in and see whats under there LOL leave the top on if you take the body off the frame... __________________ Semper Fi

09-18-2009, 06:55 PM	#20
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. He posted and never came back...? Asked for input but hasn't responded to any of it...why do we bother?

09-20-2009, 01:52 PM	#21
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Re: My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. [QUOTE=vtblazer;3525898]He posted and never came back...? QUOTE] I think he took our advice and is out driving, no time to post. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one still working on mine. My problem is, when I take one thing apart I say, what the heck, since I'm in there I might as well fix the other and so on, it never ends this way. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

09-21-2009, 09:35 PM	#22
WHAMMYBAR66 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: LEE'S SUMMIT, MO Posts: 99	Re: My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. Looks like the vote is drive it !! Lol sorry i was slow on response.. For some reason its not emailing me now to let me know.. I hace been working on the blaze off and on and have made a few improvements.. 140 amp alternator being the latest... Along with a new steering wheel..

09-18-2009, 08:32 PM	#23
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: My new Blazer's Dirty little secret.. At least we know we all like "driving" our blazers and Jimmys

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