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I may be crazy because I am only 90% done (if there is such a thing as "done") with my 71 C10 and wound up buying this 72 Blazer. Its being shipped right now & already looking forward to taking the top off, hitting some mountain roads, dirt roads and having a back seat...

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Hey y'all! I posted on the welcome forum, but thought I'd post here too if it's ok.

I'm Ron and I'm from just north of Ft. Worth, Texas.

I've always wanted a 1st gen Blazer, in particular a 1969 since that's what year I was born, but when I saw the 1st gen Jimmy I fell in love with the quad headlights. I finally bought a 1970 Jimmy this past April from a fella in Pittsburgh. It's got a lot of rust issues, but I don't think I got robbed.

Since I got my dream truck, I've been searching for anything I can find on 1st gen Blazers & Jimmys and found this site. I'm looking forward to getting tips and finding sheetmetal that won't break the bank.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...41354986_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...12693244_n.jpg

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Finally got my 15 x 8 steel wheels powder coated and some new shoes for Ol' Blue. Does anyone have any idea what the old stock 16 x 6 steel wheels are worth or where I could sell them on this site? I also have the dog dish hub caps too. thanks, Dave

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Here are some pics of the new 15 x 8 wheels with 35's.
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finally done but worth the wait

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I really like it. Can you give us some specs please. Paint color, lift, and tire size. Thanks

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paint code is 1970 gm 508 dark blue poly which is stock color for that k5, wheels 15x8 steelies , 33 bfg mt km2s , and 4 inch lift , i love stock k5s w lift and stock paint color

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Edited out your "For Sale" comment. Please post items for sale in the proper forum.

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Me and my brother standing in front of my Dads Blazer. Picture was taken back in the early 80's. My dad bought it new and sold it not to long after the picture was taken. Wish I could find it again.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...661/zMjvfI.jpg

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71 Blazer
Work in progress

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Saw this today in a farmers field today while picking up straw

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I dont know man. I think I'd stop and at least check on that hatch?

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My 71 last summer

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Not mine yet, but I'm working on it.
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I feel that we deserve a build thread on this

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Here is my '72 currently on a transport to me. Comes with a corvette 350/300 hp engine. Not sure if I want the 33" x 12" tires, I really like the P285/16 tires with chevy rally wheels better. Interior needs work though.:mm:

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Nice, JDSurge. Looks like the paint on my K5. More pics when it comes in, please.

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More pics on this one too. I also love steelies and stock paint colors.

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I got two of them.

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Hey Asolde, I like your rally wheels. I'm not sure if I want 15" or 16" rims. The 15" are a lot cheaper.

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My 72 I picked up this past July. Been focused on getting it road worthy (front shackles and bushings, drag link, spark plugs, alternator, battery, water pump, and carb). Finally got around to doing the upolstery on the front seats with new rear seat belts. On the list - swapping to a 72 grille and bumper, swapping wheels and tires, and getting a new soft top (or repairing the 42 year old dealer option Whitco I have).

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...psdf14mspk.jpg

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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ps5yi5bxg3.jpg

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Do you have pictures of your original soft top? I would love to see what one looks like.

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It's a Parchment Vinyl Whitco (made in Colorado) that was offered as a Dealer Option in 72. This one came with the truck. Here's a pic from back in July when I put it on to get some shade in the summer sun.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...psdlrgkjwc.jpg



Here's some additional pics of the Whitco tops.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1343218352

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1343217835

http://images46.fotki.com/v372/photo...blazer3-vi.jpg



A thread about them: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=203852

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Need help restoring 71 k 5 blazer posts... Big time rust ... Do they sell the upper are along the camper