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**richard2717** · 12-02-2011, 03:13 PM

Well I just on spur of moment deal bought a 71 blazer. Was not really looking for one but could not pass up the price. SHe has her share of rust but nothing that cant be fixed. I bought it minus the motor, even though it is still in the pictures. Has Automatic & 205 transfercase. Original buckets & console but missing the back seat. Also came with two other double wall tops. Will be picking it up on Sunday, after he gets the motor out. Here are some pictures

Richard

Guess I will ask for forgiveness on Sunday when I come back home, but i think momma may put her foot down after this one

Splash4195 · 12-02-2011, 03:45 PM

Hard to say in the pictures!

72GMCK-2500 · 12-02-2011, 03:57 PM

From what i see in the pics the body is in great shape and the interior can use some work as well as the body. I wouldnt part it, to much potential to part. The automatic tranny/4x4 combination is a nice addition to the potential. Most are hard to come by in that shape! Good Luck to ya from your northern neighbor of W. Chester Pa! Andrew.

**richard2717** · 12-02-2011, 05:20 PM

When I get it home Sunday I plan to take a lot more pictures and post them, including the two extra tops. I have a 4 bolt main 350 out of my 71 gmc pickup that i sold that I might drop in it. If so then I will be able to make up my mind a little bit better.

rpmerf · 12-02-2011, 05:48 PM

4x4 blazers are bad ass! Doesn't look like its in too bad of shape, run it!

Firebirdjones · 12-02-2011, 07:47 PM

I've seen people start with much worse.

In the pics it seems it might be decent enough to drive as is and use as an around town beater of sorts. No worries of parking lot dents and chips,

47thriftmaster · 12-02-2011, 08:47 PM

Looks good, would be fun to mess with. But I say part it so I can get most of the parts

**70cst** · 12-03-2011, 02:25 AM

I would like to see pics of the undercarriage. Any windshield rust? From what I can see I say its a fixer upper.

**richard2717** · 12-03-2011, 09:40 AM

It does have its share of under body rust but i did not see any around the wiinshield area. If it does not need any major mechanical work i think i will slap my motor in it and keep it for a beater. if anything major wrong with drivetrain once motor is put in i will most likely part it out

bouncytruck · 12-03-2011, 11:57 AM

Fix it.

johnnywagon · 12-03-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Fix it.

Agreed!

**richard2717** · 12-04-2011, 05:35 PM

Well got the blazer on the trailer. Can't bring myself to part it after getting it loaded. Definately gonna fix it up. Probably wont do anything major to it but she will get her fair share. Did find out the transmission has less than 5k miles on it. Will try to get some better pictures of it tomorrow while its still on the trailer.
Richard

47thriftmaster · 12-04-2011, 06:22 PM

That's a good choice, should be fun to drive and fix at the same time.

68panelman · 12-04-2011, 06:45 PM

Glad to see another one saved. good luck

qtnfireman · 12-05-2011, 04:47 PM

From what I can see, it looks workable.

**richard2717** · 12-05-2011, 07:19 PM

took some more pictures today the only spot that concerns me is on the drivers door pillar it has a rust thru spot. Luckly it will be behind the new gaskets once I weld it up so Idont have to spend a lot of time on it. As I figured the rockers, rocker boxes floor pans and around the rear wheel yubs are shot and in need of metal work. Other than that she looks pretty decent.

Funny though, the tailgate is perfect. no dents or rust.

One question I do have... Is there supposed to be something screwed to the top of the windhield pillar that goes back toward the door glass to seal up where the top, pillar and door glass meet? I see screw holes like something should be there but nothing is. Where would I get replacements?

Richard

68panelman · 12-05-2011, 07:28 PM

Thats the drip deflecter that mounts there.

**richard2717** · 12-05-2011, 07:47 PM

are they available aftermarket, or maybe someone has some extra ones laying around? I would say this is the reason the door post has rust holes in it

68panelman · 12-05-2011, 08:09 PM

I believe i saw them in a lmc catalog, which i only use as a referance. Others must carry them too.

99-LS1-SS · 12-05-2011, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnywagon

agreed!

x2

BLUE THUNDER · 12-06-2011, 12:59 AM

Fix it!!!

**richard2717** · 12-06-2011, 11:30 PM

San anyone tell me how much lift is in this truck It has a 3" body lift and has 35" tires but have no idea how much spring is in it. The bumper measures about 24" from ground to bottom of bumper. Here is a picture of the spring as well.

**richard2717** · 12-07-2011, 03:11 PM

WHo has the best aftermarket parts like the rocker boxes? would like to get some stuff ordered soon to start working on it. I would even go for some good used originals but I doubt I will find any that are worth using.

**richard2717** · 12-13-2011, 06:21 PM

Well my list keeps growing for new metal panels, but i think i will go ahead and get them all on order from Wes out @ Classic Heartbeat. I have not been able to find any good used and last time I got parts from LMC they just did not come close. Everything I read on Wes says his parts are top notch. I guess I will find out soon.

Ridnhi · 12-13-2011, 09:24 PM

Glad ur fixing it. Good luck!!
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12-02-2011, 03:13 PM	#1
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,887	71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part Well I just on spur of moment deal bought a 71 blazer. Was not really looking for one but could not pass up the price. SHe has her share of rust but nothing that cant be fixed. I bought it minus the motor, even though it is still in the pictures. Has Automatic & 205 transfercase. Original buckets & console but missing the back seat. Also came with two other double wall tops. Will be picking it up on Sunday, after he gets the motor out. Here are some pictures Richard Guess I will ask for forgiveness on Sunday when I come back home, but i think momma may put her foot down after this one Attached Images __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

12-02-2011, 03:45 PM	#2
Splash4195 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 341	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part Hard to say in the pictures!

12-02-2011, 03:57 PM	#3
72GMCK-2500 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Chester Pa. Posts: 195	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part From what i see in the pics the body is in great shape and the interior can use some work as well as the body. I wouldnt part it, to much potential to part. The automatic tranny/4x4 combination is a nice addition to the potential. Most are hard to come by in that shape! Good Luck to ya from your northern neighbor of W. Chester Pa! Andrew. __________________ 1947 Chev 3600, 454,th350,9"ford tubbed (Pop's ride) 1965 GMC 1000 305E V6, Powerglide. GONE 1972 GMC K-2500 350, 4 speed, 229,000 miles 1988 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 Ex cop car, 350, 700r4. 1997 Ford F-350 4x4 XLT (The Hauler) 7.3 diesel. RUST NEVER SLEEPS

12-02-2011, 05:20 PM	#4
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,887	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part When I get it home Sunday I plan to take a lot more pictures and post them, including the two extra tops. I have a 4 bolt main 350 out of my 71 gmc pickup that i sold that I might drop in it. If so then I will be able to make up my mind a little bit better. __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

12-02-2011, 05:48 PM	#5
rpmerf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 1,024	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part 4x4 blazers are bad ass! Doesn't look like its in too bad of shape, run it! __________________ 1970 C20 Custom Camper - 350, TH350 1997 GMC Suburban 1994 Acura Integra GSR 1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z

12-02-2011, 07:47 PM	#6
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part I've seen people start with much worse. In the pics it seems it might be decent enough to drive as is and use as an around town beater of sorts. No worries of parking lot dents and chips,

12-02-2011, 08:47 PM	#7
47thriftmaster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UP, Washington Posts: 978	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part Looks good, would be fun to mess with. But I say part it so I can get most of the parts

12-03-2011, 02:25 AM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part I would like to see pics of the undercarriage. Any windshield rust? From what I can see I say its a fixer upper. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-03-2011, 09:40 AM	#9
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,887	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part It does have its share of under body rust but i did not see any around the wiinshield area. If it does not need any major mechanical work i think i will slap my motor in it and keep it for a beater. if anything major wrong with drivetrain once motor is put in i will most likely part it out __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

12-03-2011, 11:57 AM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part Fix it. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-04-2011, 05:35 PM	#12
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,887	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part Well got the blazer on the trailer. Can't bring myself to part it after getting it loaded. Definately gonna fix it up. Probably wont do anything major to it but she will get her fair share. Did find out the transmission has less than 5k miles on it. Will try to get some better pictures of it tomorrow while its still on the trailer. Richard __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

12-04-2011, 06:22 PM	#13
47thriftmaster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UP, Washington Posts: 978	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part That's a good choice, should be fun to drive and fix at the same time.

12-04-2011, 06:45 PM	#14
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,450	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part Glad to see another one saved. good luck

12-05-2011, 04:47 PM	#15
qtnfireman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: richmond,va Posts: 6	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part From what I can see, it looks workable. __________________ If firefighting was easy, then cops would do it. Follow my progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496431

12-05-2011, 07:19 PM	#16
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,887	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part took some more pictures today the only spot that concerns me is on the drivers door pillar it has a rust thru spot. Luckly it will be behind the new gaskets once I weld it up so Idont have to spend a lot of time on it. As I figured the rockers, rocker boxes floor pans and around the rear wheel yubs are shot and in need of metal work. Other than that she looks pretty decent. Funny though, the tailgate is perfect. no dents or rust. One question I do have... Is there supposed to be something screwed to the top of the windhield pillar that goes back toward the door glass to seal up where the top, pillar and door glass meet? I see screw holes like something should be there but nothing is. Where would I get replacements? Richard Attached Images __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.



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12-05-2011, 07:28 PM	#17
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,450	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part Thats the drip deflecter that mounts there.

12-05-2011, 07:47 PM	#18
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,887	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part are they available aftermarket, or maybe someone has some extra ones laying around? I would say this is the reason the door post has rust holes in it __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

12-05-2011, 08:09 PM	#19
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,450	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part I believe i saw them in a lmc catalog, which i only use as a referance. Others must carry them too.

12-06-2011, 12:59 AM	#21
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part Fix it!!!

12-06-2011, 11:30 PM	#22
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,887	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part San anyone tell me how much lift is in this truck It has a 3" body lift and has 35" tires but have no idea how much spring is in it. The bumper measures about 24" from ground to bottom of bumper. Here is a picture of the spring as well. Attached Images __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

12-07-2011, 03:11 PM	#23
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,887	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part WHo has the best aftermarket parts like the rocker boxes? would like to get some stuff ordered soon to start working on it. I would even go for some good used originals but I doubt I will find any that are worth using. __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

12-13-2011, 06:21 PM	#24
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,887	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part Well my list keeps growing for new metal panels, but i think i will go ahead and get them all on order from Wes out @ Classic Heartbeat. I have not been able to find any good used and last time I got parts from LMC they just did not come close. Everything I read on Wes says his parts are top notch. I guess I will find out soon. __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

12-13-2011, 09:24 PM	#25
Ridnhi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Marion, IL Posts: 719	Re: 71 Blazer 4x4 Fix or part Glad ur fixing it. Good luck!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 K5 Auto 4x4 factory air 2007 Silverado extended cab Z71

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