Struggle is real - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

13jraven · 05-21-2016, 05:06 PM

Finding a clean GEN 1 is not proving easy.

I have looked 6 blazers in the last two weeks, 2 just yesterday, and everyone is rough. From yesterday, one had a frame that could double as a pretzel and the other one was carved out of bondo.

I am looking for one missing a motor and tranny and/or axles so I don't molest a nice one. I have missed out on a few nice ones but it would have been shame to dismantle them.

I have a LLY duramax, allison, NP205 with standalone harness and upgraded Dana 60 and 14 bolt for the swap.

Last year I put a built L92/NV4500 in my single cab 85 4 linked k30. A few months ago did a 6.5 w/ HX35/40 in my daily driver M1009.

I had a white 69 blazer I parted with about 10 years ago. If I had known they would become this scarce I would have never parted with it.

Thanks for letting me vent.

JR

**DeadheadNM** · 05-21-2016, 07:57 PM

The Phoenix CL had a decent ochre K5 listed this week that fits what you are after. Good luck.

13jraven · 05-26-2016, 12:02 AM

On DeadheadNM's recommendation, I did a search for the Ochre K5 in AZ and a 69 Blazer CST also came up.

I contacted the owner for information and pictures. He provided a pretty accurate description but lagged on the pictures. After thinking about for two nights, I decided to ditch work, get up early, and grab the trailer for a drive from Orange County to Phoenix. Complete shot in the dark.

The truck is exactly what I was looking for....a clean titled 1969 K5 Blazer with solid floors and no motor. The guy had a set of extra fenders, new core support and a nice hood. The doors and the passenger side rocker will need work but the price was right.

Any information about on 69 CSTs would be greatly appreciated. Glad I got a chance to save one.

JR

69-72 · 05-26-2016, 09:08 AM

I wouldn't say that's much of a struggle. I can't remember the last time I saw any 1st Gen other than my own driving on the street, ( it's probably been at least a year), let alone for sale.

tjsblazer · 05-26-2016, 07:24 PM

They are very rare up here in the North in any kind of shape. Certainly not rust free unless they were brought up from a dry state.

Good luck with your project. Looks like it has a lot of potential.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-26-2016, 10:13 PM

Glad you found one. Looks like you are off to a good start. PM sent...

13jraven · 05-27-2016, 02:29 AM

Stripped the truck down to a shell tonight and power washed all the dirt and dust that accumulated over 20 years of sitting in AZ. Pretty amazing it wasn't worse. But with only a few inches of rain and 120 degree days that truck stayed dry. The seam sealer has turned to potato chips.

Looks like I found the original color under the dash.

JR

nobolt · 05-28-2016, 08:21 AM

cool '69! please, do a build thread.

are you planning on diesel?

13jraven · 05-29-2016, 11:52 AM

I will load pictures as I go. Yes, on the diesel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nobolt

cool '69! please, do a build thread.

are you planning on diesel?

71swb4x4 · 05-29-2016, 12:15 PM

I would say finding one for sale is rare. There are an awful lot of happy owners out there, not a lot of people looking to sell. And who can blame them?

**DeadheadNM** · 05-29-2016, 03:09 PM

John just a heads-up that there is a dedicated forum section on diesel conversions: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=240

Sicklajoie · 05-29-2016, 05:57 PM

A friend of mine has had his 69 since 1970. It's a keeper!

13jraven · 05-29-2016, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

John just a heads-up that there is a dedicated forum section on diesel conversions: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=240

Thanks I just spotted that.

John

13jraven · 05-29-2016, 06:45 PM

Damn, that is nice. You wouldn't have any more pictures of that truck? Maybe of the interior?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

A friend of mine has had his 69 since 1970. It's a keeper!

**DeadheadNM** · 05-29-2016, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 13jraven

Damn, that is nice. You wouldn't have any more pictures of that truck? Maybe of the interior?

X2 - pics to the survivor blazer thread would be greatly appreciated http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584788

**IronCanine** · 05-30-2016, 10:02 AM

X3--super wow.

hemi43 · 05-30-2016, 11:18 AM

It's kinda funny how people from the Southern US are having difficulty finding rust free vehicles. Just for a minute, think about the struggle we Canadians go through to build a vehicle. Even if we do get our hands on something restorable, just getting the parts to our door costs about double what Americans pay. "Free Shipping" WTF is that?? I would give my left nut to have the luxury of being able to get anything at a reasonable cost. It's like Russia up here !! Automotive paint (solvent) has been banned, we can't buy refrigerant (134A), and the emission police are pulling our cars off the road. I should have gotten my green card years ago.
Rant's over !! LOL

13jraven · 05-30-2016, 05:20 PM

I can only imagine the struggles living in Canada.

My cousin who lived in Edmonton at the time redid a 57 Chevy Bel Air a bunch of years ago. He flew down to orange county, bought all his parts @ danchuk, rented a u-haul and drove back. I can imagine if you tried that now you would be arrested at the border but it was the only way he restore the car at a reasonable cost. My cousins still have things shipped to my house and pick it up when the come down.

Classic Industries is about 10 minutes away and the Truck Shop is in Orange.

05-21-2016, 05:06 PM	#1
13jraven Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hill Country, Texas Posts: 116	Struggle is real Finding a clean GEN 1 is not proving easy. I have looked 6 blazers in the last two weeks, 2 just yesterday, and everyone is rough. From yesterday, one had a frame that could double as a pretzel and the other one was carved out of bondo. I am looking for one missing a motor and tranny and/or axles so I don't molest a nice one. I have missed out on a few nice ones but it would have been shame to dismantle them. I have a LLY duramax, allison, NP205 with standalone harness and upgraded Dana 60 and 14 bolt for the swap. Last year I put a built L92/NV4500 in my single cab 85 4 linked k30. A few months ago did a 6.5 w/ HX35/40 in my daily driver M1009. I had a white 69 blazer I parted with about 10 years ago. If I had known they would become this scarce I would have never parted with it. Thanks for letting me vent. JR

05-21-2016, 07:57 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,283	Re: Struggle is real The Phoenix CL had a decent ochre K5 listed this week that fits what you are after. Good luck. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-26-2016, 12:02 AM	#3
13jraven Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hill Country, Texas Posts: 116	Re: Struggle is real On DeadheadNM's recommendation, I did a search for the Ochre K5 in AZ and a 69 Blazer CST also came up. I contacted the owner for information and pictures. He provided a pretty accurate description but lagged on the pictures. After thinking about for two nights, I decided to ditch work, get up early, and grab the trailer for a drive from Orange County to Phoenix. Complete shot in the dark. The truck is exactly what I was looking for....a clean titled 1969 K5 Blazer with solid floors and no motor. The guy had a set of extra fenders, new core support and a nice hood. The doors and the passenger side rocker will need work but the price was right. Any information about on 69 CSTs would be greatly appreciated. Glad I got a chance to save one. JR Attached Images

05-26-2016, 09:08 AM	#4
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: Struggle is real I wouldn't say that's much of a struggle. I can't remember the last time I saw any 1st Gen other than my own driving on the street, ( it's probably been at least a year), let alone for sale. __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery

05-26-2016, 07:24 PM	#5
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,521	Re: Struggle is real They are very rare up here in the North in any kind of shape. Certainly not rust free unless they were brought up from a dry state. Good luck with your project. Looks like it has a lot of potential. __________________ Jeff. '72 Blazer K5 "Camshaft opinions are like belly buttons; everyone has one and no two are alike" My Blazer Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626752 My Engine Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637336

05-26-2016, 10:13 PM	#6
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,283	Re: Struggle is real Glad you found one. Looks like you are off to a good start. PM sent... __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-27-2016, 02:29 AM	#7
13jraven Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hill Country, Texas Posts: 116	Re: Struggle is real Stripped the truck down to a shell tonight and power washed all the dirt and dust that accumulated over 20 years of sitting in AZ. Pretty amazing it wasn't worse. But with only a few inches of rain and 120 degree days that truck stayed dry. The seam sealer has turned to potato chips. Looks like I found the original color under the dash. JR Attached Images

05-28-2016, 08:21 AM	#8
nobolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Algonac, MI 48001 Posts: 1,848	Re: Struggle is real cool '69! please, do a build thread. are you planning on diesel? __________________ Dave "... government even in its best state is but a necessary evil. Thomas Paine "It wasn't a lie, it was ineptitude with insufficient cover." Donald Draper (Mad Men) Last edited by nobolt; 05-28-2016 at 08:29 AM.

05-29-2016, 12:15 PM	#10
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Struggle is real I would say finding one for sale is rare. There are an awful lot of happy owners out there, not a lot of people looking to sell. And who can blame them? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-29-2016, 03:09 PM	#11
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,283	Re: Struggle is real John just a heads-up that there is a dedicated forum section on diesel conversions: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=240 __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-29-2016, 05:57 PM	#12
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,489	Re: Struggle is real A friend of mine has had his 69 since 1970. It's a keeper! Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

05-30-2016, 10:02 AM	#16
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,535	Re: Struggle is real X3--super wow. __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

05-30-2016, 11:18 AM	#17
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,499	Re: Struggle is real It's kinda funny how people from the Southern US are having difficulty finding rust free vehicles. Just for a minute, think about the struggle we Canadians go through to build a vehicle. Even if we do get our hands on something restorable, just getting the parts to our door costs about double what Americans pay. "Free Shipping" WTF is that?? I would give my left nut to have the luxury of being able to get anything at a reasonable cost. It's like Russia up here !! Automotive paint (solvent) has been banned, we can't buy refrigerant (134A), and the emission police are pulling our cars off the road. I should have gotten my green card years ago. Rant's over !! LOL

05-30-2016, 05:20 PM	#18
13jraven Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hill Country, Texas Posts: 116	Re: Struggle is real I can only imagine the struggles living in Canada. My cousin who lived in Edmonton at the time redid a 57 Chevy Bel Air a bunch of years ago. He flew down to orange county, bought all his parts @ danchuk, rented a u-haul and drove back. I can imagine if you tried that now you would be arrested at the border but it was the only way he restore the car at a reasonable cost. My cousins still have things shipped to my house and pick it up when the come down. Classic Industries is about 10 minutes away and the Truck Shop is in Orange.



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