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Still at it and nearly done! Got the glass installed, the headliner back from upholstery and all trim to hold it installed. Made some rear panels as well as a nice tailgate panel and gave them to the upholstery guy too. Took it out for a short drive and stopped to take a quick photo. Getting so close...

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Keep the pics coming looks great. Also let us know if you take it to the pavillions to show it, i'd like to see it in person, nice job!!!!

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I just now noticed you filled the spot for the front marker lights. Truck sure is sweet, love the spinners!

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Saaaaweeeet!

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looks great!

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How's it going? Bout to be cool enough to drive it out there!

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Thanks again guys. It is almost cool enough to drive if you call 108 cool. I am hoping for completion in about 4 weeks and then it should be cool to at least go out and have some fun in it. I got the exhaust done, the AC hooked up and charged, passed emissions, then installed the grille. I have put about 50 miles on it now and it seems to be pretty close to being ready to make a freeway run. My interior guy 'Stitchin by Steve', has a lot of my parts now and is working toward taking the Blazer in a couple of weeks to wrap it up and be done with it. Just gotta show you a pic with the grille...

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That's sharp....well worth the effort

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Slick! Git a big stick to beat away the admirers! Man, that's a nice truck.

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Gorgeous. Love the wheels, stance, color... well, everything!

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Just went through the entire thread. Very impressive detail and the colors turned out awesome! Good job man...

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You guys all know that we do not have this sickness of wanting to build something so that we can listen to others say good things about it. We build them because we enjoy the journey. There is just something about taking something old and making it better than it was when it was new. I gotta tell you though, when I read the few comments from you guys that have posted about my Blazer, I really get a kick out of it.

Once again guys - thanks for your nice comments. You know these are a ton of work so it is nice to hear you guys appreciate that.

I hope to be able to show you the interior in a few short weeks.

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well your pix and progress do inspire me and I'm sure I'm not the only one.

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Can't wait to see. Gonna be at GG Scottsdale?

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Looks Killer!

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Thanks again guys. I will be at Goodguys in Scottsdale. I was thinking of saying it is a 72 and going in on Saturday. Think they will throw me out and force me to show on Sunday with all the modern vehicles? I know from past shows that I have been to that the big crowd is Saturday and then thinking it must die down Sunday since it opens to all years and not just the pre-73.

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Here's a chance to show your square love...

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He got my vote!

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After I seen this I jumped over and voted for you good luck man

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Maybe it is just me, but I thought square body referred to the 73-87 vintage. Either way, I am happy that some of you thought enough of this blazer to vote for it. Thanks guys!

It is still at the upholstery shop as we speak. Hope it will be done this week. With the weather taking a cool turn out here in Phoenix, I am going to put some miles on it and enjoy what I have worked so hard to build!!

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That is square body but the contest wasn't limited to just square bodies. You're ride is bad@ss though and deserved to win IMO.

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It does, that was just my way of posting that I'd nominated your truck. Looking forward to seeing the interior you have planned for it.

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Ok now I understand. Bruiser, thanks!

I don't get too involved with the truck of the month concept, so thought it was just for squares. Either way, it is really neat that you guys thought enough of this blazer to nominate it. That is much appreciated guys.

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Beautiful you got me leaning toward a copper color instead of green!

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Thanks a lot guys!

I got it back from upholstery a week ago, but have not even taken any pictures of it yet. I am very pleased with how it turned out. I will get some thins weekend so that you guys can see how it turned out.

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I wanna see pics at the Pavilions! Glad you're on the road!

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The pictures do not do the interior justice as the lighting is not the best. However, you can at least get an idea of design and style. I am very pleased with how it turned out!!

LowElco - did you used to live out here, or just know about the Pavillions? I will be there eventually, but not in the next couple of weeks.

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Wow looks sweet

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Thanks man. I think I might actually be able to say it is done now. Certainly I do not really believe that I will not turn any more wrenches on it, but the vast majority of the work is now behind me. I will post some better pictures of it at a later date with better lighting.

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Love how you worked the factory "buckles" into the new seat backs - looks great!

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Ot-DAMN that's tight! Very nice!

I just read a lot, and know that place is the spot.

Dude, extremely nice truck. You should be proud.

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Those "buckles" were one of a few things that I wanted to keep. When I first started this build 2.5 years ago, I set out to build one similar to one I had back in high school / college 20+ years ago. A few touches like the seat buckles, the aluminum gauge bezel, the orange Cheyenne logo on the dash, the bowtie on the factory center console, the old school 17/18" wheels with spinners, the carbureted engine with manual choke and the static drop were all part of the vision. Doing it "my way" and not necessarily how the trends are today, has given me a great deal of pride in the way this turned out. I spent a ton of hours, and a few more dollars, that I ever thought I would. In the end, it turned out pretty solid and I am very proud of being able to do it in my own garage, with an extremely small amount of outside help.

Thanks again guys. It means a lot to me to hear nice thoughts about this Blazer from a group of guys that understand what it takes.

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Looks great! Good to see another blazer rolling around town! Just don't go down Lindsay since it's all torn up! Don't need that beauty destroyed!

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Wow very nice

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Thanks again guys. I got out on the freeway for the first time and she rolls really smooth and quiet. Going to take it to the Goodguys show this coming Saturday which is about a 30 mile hike - kind of a maiden voyage of sorts that is the furthest place from my home yet. Baby steps...baby steps

Millerinium, pretty sure I have seen your Blazer rolling around town before. Would love to see it stopped so I can check it out sometime. If you hear of any local shows out in our neck of the woods, send me a personal message and maybe the day works for both of us?

Time to enjoy this ol heap now.

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Saw you in a shot from GG- Didn't know how to capture it.

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Here you go!


The Trick Truck corral is PACKED with a wide variety of pickups, blazers, Suburbans & utility vehicles!

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Wow, that is really cool to see that!! Especially since I was there on a Saturday when the "new" trucks are not supposed to attend. Thanks for posting the pic.

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Wow dude that thing is too nice.

Oh you are in Mesa, Az as well, I will probably see that thing rollin around if you ever decide to take it out.

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It is not my daily driver, but I did not spend 2.5 years building it so I could polish it while it sat in my garage. I will drive it, so be on the lookout...