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stomper · 05-06-2007, 02:19 AM

So my wife calls today... Says she and her girlfriends needed the lounge chairs in the back of the garage so she had to move the blazer out. Hit the drivers mirror on the garage door frame on the way out. Said it just broke out the mirror glass but I am picturing bent virgin, original paint, door skin.

I'll be sick until I can see it. She was sorry but then started to b***h about the garage being full of stuff.

I thought of mentioning it, but not a good time to bring up the obvious need for a larger shop. What's a guy to do? Anyway... just had to share with some people who'd understand.

jeffspower · 05-06-2007, 02:30 AM

Man, I feel for ya. I can offer a solution that has prevented that from happening to me- get rid of the wife & the garage!

Green Monster · 05-06-2007, 09:35 AM

Ahhh... very nice blazer. Virgin indeed.

I'm sorry to hear about the mishap. Hope the damage is limited to just the mirror.

*72CSTC5* · 05-06-2007, 10:08 AM

Hide the keys to the Blazer while you are away and then when she asks, tell her you do not remember where you put them last!!

bouncytruck · 05-06-2007, 11:23 AM

This is a good time to utilize her guilt to get another Blazer! Let her know that she damaged the one and the only way to repair it is to get a second (restored) "parts" rig.

Jtrux · 05-06-2007, 08:48 PM

I just lit a candle for you. This is exactly why I don't allow anyone to touch the Blazer unless they have one of their own, that way if they mess mine up, I mess their's up.

CG · 05-06-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

This is a good time to utilize her guilt to get another Blazer! Let her know that she damaged the one and the only way to repair it is to get a second (restored) "parts" rig.

LOL...hey do you think this would work on your wife?

Oh and my thoughts on this are to not make a big deal of it. "Stuff" happens to everyone at one time or another. Doesnt sound like she was being reckless.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-06-2007, 09:14 PM

why were the keys not with you?? Mine are always with me so the wife cant bend up my blazer..

**jamie72** · 05-06-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

This is a good time to utilize her guilt to get another Blazer! Let her know that she damaged the one and the only way to repair it is to get a second (restored) "parts" rig.

didn`t think woman had guilt...
i hope the k5 is alright!!!

bouncytruck · 05-06-2007, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

LOL...hey do you think this would work on your wife?

Don't know. I was looking for some other sucker to try it out first...

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-06-2007, 10:41 PM

fun in dirt · 05-07-2007, 02:21 PM

Okay guys, let me give you a lady's perspective on all this...
At least she called & told you exactly what happened, instead of trying to hide it. If you'll just be cool about it all and act understanding that it really was an accident, she should have no problem with you spending the $ to fix it (& you could even add a few extra parts in on the order

) Then the next time you screw something up of hers (and it will happen), remind her of how well you handled the Blazer mirror incident!

bouncytruck · 05-07-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fun in dirt

Okay guys, let me give you a lady's perspective on all this...
At least she called & told you exactly what happened, instead of trying to hide it. If you'll just be cool about it all and act understanding that it really was an accident, she should have no problem with you spending the $ to fix it (& you could even add a few extra parts in on the order

) Then the next time you screw something up of hers (and it will happen), remind her of how well you handled the Blazer mirror incident!

Men don't screw up

stomper · 05-07-2007, 07:36 PM

I was going to let the son use it to launch the boat with his buddies this summer but now I'm thinking not. I'm definitely 'loosing the keys'

from now on!

You know, having a body shop fix the door skin or picking up a catalog and ordering new repop parts is easy. ...this truck has a patina that is a testament to it's 35 yrs of care and you just can't buy that. I don't know... maybe I'm being stupid.

I'm going to see it tomorrow. I'll get pix and post on Thursday - then we'll see if I can guilt her into new tires/wheels!.

OLDCHEV4X4 · 05-08-2007, 11:27 AM

patina is hard to get . If you paint the door the rest of the truck will not match. Then you'll have to paint the whole Blazer. And the patina will be gone forever. Your not being stupid, I feel the same way.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-08-2007, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by stomper

I'm going to see it tomorrow. I'll get pix and post on Thursday - then we'll see if I can guilt her into new tires/wheels!.

Whadaymean "We'll See" sounds like a Gimmie to me

stomper · 05-14-2007, 10:26 AM

jtrux, Thanks for the candle. You can extinguish the flame. Only the mirror was broken and bent. As I'm sitting in the truck, I'm thinking how could you not see the wall coming?! It was pitted anyway so I'm on the lookout for another with the appropriate 'patina'. Swap meet this weekend. She was reluctant to admit I need to buy another one so tires/wheels are out of the question. Thanks for all your support...

05-06-2007, 02:19 AM	#1
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,696	Wife damaged the K5 So my wife calls today... Says she and her girlfriends needed the lounge chairs in the back of the garage so she had to move the blazer out. Hit the drivers mirror on the garage door frame on the way out. Said it just broke out the mirror glass but I am picturing bent virgin, original paint, door skin. I'll be sick until I can see it. She was sorry but then started to b*h about the garage being full of stuff. I thought of mentioning it, but not a good time to bring up the obvious need for a larger shop. What's a guy to do? Anyway... just had to share with some people who'd understand. __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Gold White Fleetsides/Saddle** Last edited by stomper; 05-06-2007 at 02:20 AM.

05-06-2007, 02:30 AM	#2
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Wife damaged the K5 Man, I feel for ya. I can offer a solution that has prevented that from happening to me- get rid of the wife & the garage! __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

05-06-2007, 09:35 AM	#3
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Re: Wife damaged the K5 Ahhh... very nice blazer. Virgin indeed. I'm sorry to hear about the mishap. Hope the damage is limited to just the mirror. __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST

05-06-2007, 10:08 AM	#4
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Wife damaged the K5 Hide the keys to the Blazer while you are away and then when she asks, tell her you do not remember where you put them last!!

05-06-2007, 11:23 AM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Wife damaged the K5 This is a good time to utilize her guilt to get another Blazer! Let her know that she damaged the one and the only way to repair it is to get a second (restored) "parts" rig. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-06-2007, 08:48 PM	#6
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Wife damaged the K5 I just lit a candle for you. This is exactly why I don't allow anyone to touch the Blazer unless they have one of their own, that way if they mess mine up, I mess their's up. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

05-06-2007, 09:14 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Wife damaged the K5 why were the keys not with you?? Mine are always with me so the wife cant bend up my blazer.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-06-2007, 10:41 PM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Wife damaged the K5 __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-07-2007, 02:21 PM	#12
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,118	Re: Wife damaged the K5 Okay guys, let me give you a lady's perspective on all this... At least she called & told you exactly what happened, instead of trying to hide it. If you'll just be cool about it all and act understanding that it really was an accident, she should have no problem with you spending the $ to fix it (& you could even add a few extra parts in on the order ) Then the next time you screw something up of hers (and it will happen), remind her of how well you handled the Blazer mirror incident! __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '06 3500 Duramax ...tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

05-07-2007, 07:36 PM	#14
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,696	Re: Wife damaged the K5 I was going to let the son use it to launch the boat with his buddies this summer but now I'm thinking not. I'm definitely 'loosing the keys' from now on! You know, having a body shop fix the door skin or picking up a catalog and ordering new repop parts is easy. ...this truck has a patina that is a testament to it's 35 yrs of care and you just can't buy that. I don't know... maybe I'm being stupid. I'm going to see it tomorrow. I'll get pix and post on Thursday - then we'll see if I can guilt her into new tires/wheels!. __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Gold White Fleetsides/Saddle

05-08-2007, 11:27 AM	#15
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: Wife damaged the K5 patina is hard to get . If you paint the door the rest of the truck will not match. Then you'll have to paint the whole Blazer. And the patina will be gone forever. Your not being stupid, I feel the same way. __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

05-14-2007, 10:26 AM	#17
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,696	Re: Wife damaged the K5 jtrux, Thanks for the candle. You can extinguish the flame. Only the mirror was broken and bent. As I'm sitting in the truck, I'm thinking how could you not see the wall coming?! It was pitted anyway so I'm on the lookout for another with the appropriate 'patina'. Swap meet this weekend. She was reluctant to admit I need to buy another one so tires/wheels are out of the question. Thanks for all your support... Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Gold White Fleetsides/Saddle



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