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Brewing up some Pale Ale

So, the story goes like this. I buy this 24k mile 98 trans am that is a fun ride if all u want to do is go in a straight line. 500rwhp through a manual valve body th400. Total drag setup, not alot of fun on the street. Then to boot, I never felt it was mine, I didn't build the thing, not to mention, I'm a truck guy at heart. So I sold it.
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After plenty of searching I thought I made the deal on a local 2wd Blazer that wasn't the condition I wanted, but hey, it was local. He backed out and I was back on the hunt. That's when I went back to one that had been sticking in head since I had seen it on eBay. cparman had planted the seed. I emailed him and he followed up with 91 detailed photos. Yes, 91, whoa. Chip is a thorough dude, thanks bro. These are a few of the pics that hooked me.
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After 10.5 hrs one way, we took a thorough look on the ground and up on the lift, then a quick test drive. That was enough to seal the deal. U can see the smile on my goofy face lol. Oh Chip showed us the way to the beach too. Had to take a couple pics by the ocean being we had made it within 5 minutes from the end of America lol.

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That was after 3 days of ownership. The appraiser came out and gave her the once over.
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Had to yank the fender out to turn the wheel.
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These were ordered the day before the wreck and showed up 7 days later. I was really excited to see them show up, let me tell ya.
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After a month of "negotiating", I came to an agreement with the ins co on a settlement. I could finally have the frame checked and get started. The frame was straight within factory specs and I drug her back home.
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I doubt this build moves too fast, but the plans are to keep it yella (quickest way to get back rolling) full on to the metal color change may come later, but the Pale Ale is growing on me! I am taking advantage of the chance to swap to the front clip I've always wanted though. I've collected just about everything I need to complete the '68 conversion. I'm also going to revamp the suspension and a few interior areas that need some tlc. Looking forward to input from you guys to help me out as this is my first 67-72 model. Been dancing around getting one for years, by far my favorite body style of all time.
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Sweet Blazer, Too bad about the wreck, but mabe it will put some green in your pocket so you can make the changes you wanted.

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Woo hoo throw some money at it! just remember it could have been worse, and thankfully your ok.

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See I told you now you have a build thread. ;)
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Man, that brought a tear to my eyes.

If that ever happens to mine, I hope the cops show up really fast! They would probably have to haul me off in a straight jacket! Was she texting?

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Dune, it was ugly, lol. She stayed in the Armada with the door locked and window rolled up until the Trooper arrived on scene:devil: and no she wasn't texting, she was pulling out of a parking lot and looking over her shoulder at the traffic she was trying to merge into, but never thought to glance in front of her at the traffic she was crossing. ie, she never saw me!

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nice looking rig. I love the 67-68 front clips.

Richard

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Pulled the hood and then realized this may be my last chance for a while to see what the new wheels are gonna look like on this rig lol

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Sweet wheels...And the transformation begins!! Got any pics of the clip to be?

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Massive difference with the wheels! Sorry about the wreck, but now you get to make it a little more yours. :metal:

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Shawno. It's all in pieces. I'll get pics as it comes together.

Newt, thanks. It did make me feel a little better with them on lol
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What happened?
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Small. Crack in the paint happened during the wreck. Ended up being a little more than a crack with body filler removed.
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Wow. didnt see that one coming!

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Ouch...again.
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Wow sorry that it happened but glad your alright! Now the fun begins!