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K5Hokie · 09-07-2003, 03:40 PM

I've mentioned before that I am not a mechanic, or body guy and my desire for a nice blazer is high, so I am forced to find pro's to do much of my work, which includes taking the tub off one blazer and bolting to another frame. I finally had a guy tell me that he would look at it this week. If the price is right, I'm tempted to tell him to just take the whole thing and call me when he is done. I'm sure the sound i just heard was cringing by many of you guys, but I have to do what I do best, manage. Oversee the operationa and dole out responsibilites. It is for the greater good, and another 72 4x4 K5 will be back on the road.

*Gee_Emm* · 09-07-2003, 03:56 PM

There is only one way to learn to do it

HatGuy · 09-07-2003, 04:00 PM

I'm simi-retired now. I work 4 days a week
4 hours a day. Sounds good just one catch
I've got congestive heart failure and get
tired real easy. So I have the time now but
I'm not able to do it. So I understand hiring
some one else to do the work.

K5Hokie · 09-07-2003, 04:14 PM

In a perfect world i would be out in the garage, but since I spend 3-4 nights per week traveling for work, my few moments at home are valuable.

griesel72 · 09-07-2003, 05:53 PM

I see your point. I know that my first 2 trucks i restored/repainted were not at all perfect. It took me a few just to get the hang of it. I'm still learning and i wouldn't call any of my trucks "show quality". If you are gone a lot and have the money, you will end up with a nice blazer the first time (if you pick someone who has a good reputation.

Good luck and post some pics when you get it done

David

HatGuy · 09-07-2003, 07:30 PM

And some before pics too.

1969 GMC · 09-08-2003, 01:42 AM

i hear ya, man...i know i dont have a blazer and technically dont belong on this board, but I am going thru a similar situation. I have college 3 days a week (full time) and work 4 days a week (part time, 30 hrs). also, my GMC is now my daily driver. i can't afford to do anything it seems, let alone work on it! I have all kinds of plans...dual exhaust, headers, cam, lift, bodywork, paint, TOWHOOKS, but I cant do anything about it. I have to do all my work at home, thankfully my dad is a mechanic and can show me things and let me use his tools. But I am impatient! I want my truck to be how I like now! ha ha

bouncytruck · 09-08-2003, 12:17 PM

I know that there is a company in California that will "restore" your Blazer to what ever extent you want. http://www.gmtruckcenter.com/. One of the guys on ColoradoK5 had his done there. It looked really nice. Since then, he has sold it though. I have also come across another place that will restore trucks. Either you provide the truck or they will find one for you. It was very expensive though.

pound41 · 09-10-2003, 03:06 PM

It all depends on how much you want to spend if you are going to pick and choose one thing you don't want to skimp on is body and paint. If that looks crappy it all does. You have one of the best know world wide right here in Virginia White Post Restorations. Performance Auto Crafters in Locust Grove Paints many of the NHRA pro street and funny cars you see on TV. Had them paint my 69 camaro
Just have to look around and ask

09-07-2003, 03:40 PM	#1
K5Hokie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ararat, VA Posts: 77	Finally some good news. I've mentioned before that I am not a mechanic, or body guy and my desire for a nice blazer is high, so I am forced to find pro's to do much of my work, which includes taking the tub off one blazer and bolting to another frame. I finally had a guy tell me that he would look at it this week. If the price is right, I'm tempted to tell him to just take the whole thing and call me when he is done. I'm sure the sound i just heard was cringing by many of you guys, but I have to do what I do best, manage. Oversee the operationa and dole out responsibilites. It is for the greater good, and another 72 4x4 K5 will be back on the road.

09-07-2003, 04:00 PM	#3
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	Me Two I'm simi-retired now. I work 4 days a week 4 hours a day. Sounds good just one catch I've got congestive heart failure and get tired real easy. So I have the time now but I'm not able to do it. So I understand hiring some one else to do the work. Attached Images __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html

09-07-2003, 05:53 PM	#5
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	I see your point. I know that my first 2 trucks i restored/repainted were not at all perfect. It took me a few just to get the hang of it. I'm still learning and i wouldn't call any of my trucks "show quality". If you are gone a lot and have the money, you will end up with a nice blazer the first time (if you pick someone who has a good reputation. Good luck and post some pics when you get it done David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

09-07-2003, 07:30 PM	#6
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	And some before pics too. __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html

09-08-2003, 01:42 AM	#7
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	i hear ya, man...i know i dont have a blazer and technically dont belong on this board, but I am going thru a similar situation. I have college 3 days a week (full time) and work 4 days a week (part time, 30 hrs). also, my GMC is now my daily driver. i can't afford to do anything it seems, let alone work on it! I have all kinds of plans...dual exhaust, headers, cam, lift, bodywork, paint, TOWHOOKS, but I cant do anything about it. I have to do all my work at home, thankfully my dad is a mechanic and can show me things and let me use his tools. But I am impatient! I want my truck to be how I like now! ha ha __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

09-07-2003, 03:56 PM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	There is only one way to learn to do it

09-07-2003, 04:14 PM	#4
K5Hokie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ararat, VA Posts: 77	In a perfect world i would be out in the garage, but since I spend 3-4 nights per week traveling for work, my few moments at home are valuable.

09-08-2003, 12:17 PM	#8
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I know that there is a company in California that will "restore" your Blazer to what ever extent you want. http://www.gmtruckcenter.com/. One of the guys on ColoradoK5 had his done there. It looked really nice. Since then, he has sold it though. I have also come across another place that will restore trucks. Either you provide the truck or they will find one for you. It was very expensive though. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-10-2003, 03:06 PM	#9
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	It all depends on how much you want to spend if you are going to pick and choose one thing you don't want to skimp on is body and paint. If that looks crappy it all does. You have one of the best know world wide right here in Virginia White Post Restorations. Performance Auto Crafters in Locust Grove Paints many of the NHRA pro street and funny cars you see on TV. Had them paint my 69 camaro Just have to look around and ask



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