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tvblazer78 · 12-20-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 79widestep

nice score man u ever play the lotto lol i got a quick qustion i dunno about ur blazer but mine has a realase hatch button on my dash and when i push it i hear it latch release but it dont pop open it is supposed to open on its own right im assumin since my struts are out thats y mine nots popin open.. ur blazer lookin killier man i would to see what u could do with a 4x4 like mine

Mine will pop also, but will not open up by it's self. when you push it, can you pull it open then right? If you can then that's all mine will do.

Thanks everyone, I have been taking my time with this thing and parts are just coiming my way. Now only if a set of 20" show up at my house for free then we may have something.

jb1016 · 12-20-2009, 01:01 PM

The only thing my friends ever find in the garage are snakes. Nice score man.

79widestep · 12-20-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

Mine will pop also, but will not open up by it's self. when you push it, can you pull it open then right? If you can then that's all mine will do.

Thanks everyone, I have been taking my time with this thing and parts are just coiming my way. Now only if a set of 20" show up at my house for free then we may have something.

yea that what mine does i just dont understand the point of havin the switch if it dont pop open on it own and if mangaged to get some 20's u would be luckest man on earth

68Timber · 12-23-2009, 03:31 PM

Heh. I blinked and now all it needs is wheels. Best budget truck I've ever seen. Subscribing. I wouldn't want to miss the wheel choice...

72BlckButy · 12-23-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 79widestep

yea that what mine does i just dont understand the point of havin the switch if it dont pop open on it own and if mangaged to get some 20's u would be luckest man on earth

Oh the year isn't over yet.... I'm expecting this will be the next find.

tvblazer78 · 12-23-2009, 08:41 PM

I am working on it guys, but I may need some help from the wife on this part.

5150 · 12-25-2009, 12:12 AM

Do I have to call her again and have her authorize something?

tvblazer78 · 12-26-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 5150

Do I have to call her again and have her authorize something?

You may have too...

*BGRAFX* · 12-27-2009, 04:35 AM

Will the vintecs from the 78 blazer fit the tahoe?

tvblazer78 · 12-27-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BGRAFX

Will the vintecs from the 78 blazer fit the tahoe?

The BS is a little dif from mt Tahoe, so I know the back will stick out a little bit. But I have been thinking about it..

VA72C10 · 12-27-2009, 09:22 PM

Man, at least throw them on one side and take a picture...to get some "inspiration" for new wheels

**Palf70Step** · 12-27-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

The BS is a little dif from mt Tahoe, so I know the back will stick out a little bit. But I have been thinking about it..

So break out the floor jack dude and lets see what she looks like.

EDIT -- VA72C10, great minds think alike and at the same time

VA72C10 · 12-27-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

So break out the floor jack dude and lets see what she looks like.

EDIT -- VA72C10, great minds think alike and at the same time

watahyahknow · 12-28-2009, 12:55 AM

those wheels would look greaton the tahoe as whell
http://www.esajianwheels.com/product...&cat=11&page=1 .....$375 a wheel

Inverter · 01-02-2010, 02:13 PM

Damn Travis,$900. ? I guess all the sweet deals are in Tennessee.?..
I looked at a '95 the other day(in San Antonio)for $4K.It was a ragged pile that had collision damage that was trying to be hidden.Everyother one Ive seen for sale has been a 4x.

This one youve got looks clean and sharp w/the drop. I would go lower in the front,myself,jus to give it a positive rake. You can do it w/a staggered sidewall setup.
Carry on Sir.

Blitz · 01-03-2010, 05:59 PM

Haven't been on here in months. Gotta say...like everybody else, "Man! (insert repetitive compliments here)" Haha. Can't wait to see the wheel choice either. Take your time because you have the makings of one sweet ride.

How cool would some big brakes and calipers look poking out from behind those 20's too?!? Just a thought.

watahyahknow · 01-03-2010, 06:35 PM

i wonder if there adapters for corvette brakes , these might be more budget then the bear stuff
it kindah does away with the "budget daily driver" thing though

Blitz · 01-03-2010, 07:20 PM

Kore 3.

Not sure if they make a truck adapter setup, but I plan on running C6 Z06 brakes on my Chevelle and for the stock rotor setup the price is pretty nice considering similar Wilwood and Baer prices. Once you start upgrading to better rotors the price climbs but it's still not too crazy. It wouldn't be a budget thing entirely but if you it's still a great way to have big brakes fairly inexpesively in comparison. There's still a possibility of catching some guy upgrading to the bigger n better stuff. If anybody can sniff out a deal like that it's Travis. Haha.

CoyoteCustoms · 01-04-2010, 03:10 PM

How did you find one of those for $900? I have been looking for one for a few years and they are either trashed out or someone wants $10k for them. Congrats on the find. Its looking good.

Jason

tvblazer78 · 01-04-2010, 03:52 PM

Well its gone..

But I did trade straight up for this 97 bagged on 22". The paint is nice, but the inside needs some work.. I think I did ok on this one..

I will do some work on it and then sell it...

72BlckButy · 01-04-2010, 03:59 PM

Whoa....

That was from left field, but awesome trade on the '97. You shouldn't have any issues selling that thing when you're ready.

joe231 · 01-04-2010, 04:02 PM

WOW!
that is just

nice truck though!

VA72C10 · 01-04-2010, 04:08 PM

sounds like a good trade.

tvblazer78 · 01-04-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Whoa....

That was from left field, but awesome trade on the '97. You shouldn't have any issues selling that thing when you're ready.

Yes it was, I was just joking about it to someone and he found out that I said that and was all about it. He was starting a new job this week and needed something that he could drive everyday. He was trying to sell it for $6500 and that's what he had in the paint. So with new wheels and tires on air I could not pass it up...

*BGRAFX* · 01-04-2010, 04:35 PM

Trav that's crazy! but nice trade...well played I like the old escalade front clip. is the bed cutout?

12-23-2009, 03:31 PM	#129
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget Heh. I blinked and now all it needs is wheels. Best budget truck I've ever seen. Subscribing. I wouldn't want to miss the wheel choice... __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

12-23-2009, 08:41 PM	#131
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget I am working on it guys, but I may need some help from the wife on this part. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

12-25-2009, 12:12 AM	#132
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget Do I have to call her again and have her authorize something? __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

12-27-2009, 04:35 AM	#134
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget Will the vintecs from the 78 blazer fit the tahoe?

12-27-2009, 09:22 PM	#136
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget Man, at least throw them on one side and take a picture...to get some "inspiration" for new wheels __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-28-2009, 12:55 AM	#139
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget those wheels would look greaton the tahoe as whell http://www.esajianwheels.com/product...&cat=11&page=1 .....$375 a wheel __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 12-28-2009 at 12:56 AM.

01-02-2010, 02:13 PM	#140
Inverter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 429	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget Damn Travis,$900. ? I guess all the sweet deals are in Tennessee.?.. I looked at a '95 the other day(in San Antonio)for $4K.It was a ragged pile that had collision damage that was trying to be hidden.Everyother one Ive seen for sale has been a 4x. This one youve got looks clean and sharp w/the drop. I would go lower in the front,myself,jus to give it a positive rake. You can do it w/a staggered sidewall setup. Carry on Sir. __________________ TROY My work ~ https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=799484

01-03-2010, 05:59 PM	#141
Blitz Mr. Thread Killer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 388	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget Haven't been on here in months. Gotta say...like everybody else, "Man! (insert repetitive compliments here)" Haha. Can't wait to see the wheel choice either. Take your time because you have the makings of one sweet ride. How cool would some big brakes and calipers look poking out from behind those 20's too?!? Just a thought.

01-03-2010, 06:35 PM	#142
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget i wonder if there adapters for corvette brakes , these might be more budget then the bear stuff it kindah does away with the "budget daily driver" thing though __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 01-03-2010 at 06:35 PM.

01-03-2010, 07:20 PM	#143
Blitz Mr. Thread Killer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 388	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget Kore 3. Not sure if they make a truck adapter setup, but I plan on running C6 Z06 brakes on my Chevelle and for the stock rotor setup the price is pretty nice considering similar Wilwood and Baer prices. Once you start upgrading to better rotors the price climbs but it's still not too crazy. It wouldn't be a budget thing entirely but if you it's still a great way to have big brakes fairly inexpesively in comparison. There's still a possibility of catching some guy upgrading to the bigger n better stuff. If anybody can sniff out a deal like that it's Travis. Haha. Last edited by Blitz; 01-03-2010 at 07:38 PM.

01-04-2010, 03:10 PM	#144
CoyoteCustoms Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 62	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget How did you find one of those for $900? I have been looking for one for a few years and they are either trashed out or someone wants $10k for them. Congrats on the find. Its looking good. Jason

01-04-2010, 03:52 PM	#145
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget Well its gone.. But I did trade straight up for this 97 bagged on 22". The paint is nice, but the inside needs some work.. I think I did ok on this one.. I will do some work on it and then sell it... Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012 Last edited by tvblazer78; 01-04-2010 at 05:14 PM.

01-04-2010, 03:59 PM	#146
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget Whoa.... That was from left field, but awesome trade on the '97. You shouldn't have any issues selling that thing when you're ready. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-04-2010, 04:02 PM	#147
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget WOW! that is just nice truck though! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-04-2010, 04:08 PM	#148
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget sounds like a good trade. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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01-04-2010, 04:35 PM	#150
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget Trav that's crazy! but nice trade...well played I like the old escalade front clip. is the bed cutout?

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