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83Silverado · 02-24-2010, 01:26 AM

I just picked me up a Blazer today. Bought it from a super nice guy about an hour from me. 1982 Blazer with 75k miles on the body, mildly built 350, 700r4, white with blue interior, power windows/locks, newer front grill. Super clean rust free truck! Can't wait to start working on it. I've already put the new tailights on it he gave me with the truck. Just gonna tinker with a few things on it, drop just a lil more and throw some wheels on it and ride. Nice old school cruiser..

I have since removed the lights that are on the rear bumper

I'm gonna clean her up in the next few days and post some updated pics!

-Keith

SBTork · 02-24-2010, 02:53 AM

awesome, seems like a really nice rig. Keep us posted on progress and make sure to take plenty of pics.

cochino12 · 02-24-2010, 08:59 AM

Very cool, is it lowered now? How low are you going to go?

*BGRAFX* · 02-24-2010, 09:23 AM

That is a Nice blazer!!!!!

68Timber · 02-24-2010, 11:06 AM

Nice score.

83Silverado · 02-24-2010, 11:13 AM

Thanks guys! I will take lots of pics. It has spindles and I think de arched leaf springs out back. Seems to ride ok. I may be bagging it or putting a drop spring and flip kit to finish it off. Well see

tvblazer78 · 02-24-2010, 05:14 PM

What a clean ride! This thing will look sweet just by doing some little things to it..

83Silverado · 02-24-2010, 06:41 PM

Yeah im gonna change the exhaust, and put a lower valance on the front for starters. Then im gonna mess with the suspension...then wheels

Cleanin' up pretty good, still got some more to go. Some pics from today...

Gonna do some more 'detailed' cleaning when it warms up a little more

-Keith

**lolife99** · 02-24-2010, 06:46 PM

Really clean blazer!
Keep us posted with your progress.

68Timber · 02-24-2010, 06:46 PM

Wow. That thing is ready to go in and out. An altitude adjustment and wheels/tires is all that thing needs. That truck is nice!

rdm1208 · 02-24-2010, 06:50 PM

Looks nice!

83Silverado · 02-24-2010, 06:55 PM

Thanks guys..yeah, it's really nice. Not perfect but heck it's 28 years old. Def gonna bring it down some (most likely static) but would love to bag it. Them im gonna throw some all polished Coys for it. Not sure if im gonna do all 20 or 20/22

Gemp · 02-24-2010, 08:12 PM

Nice.....I would roll it

justpball · 02-24-2010, 08:44 PM

Nice bro!

menace121978 · 02-24-2010, 08:45 PM

that baby is clean! congrats on the beauty

83Silverado · 02-24-2010, 11:12 PM

Thanks again guys! All my friends are having a fit over it..

Talking to my guy now about tires, looks like im going with the new Toyo Proxes ST II's
255/40/20 up front and
295/45/20 out back

Super nice tires, I had the older versions of the tire on my old '83..loved that
setup figured I would do it again. Here is the setup on my old '83

And of course im going with the polished Coys this time so...

erikgto · 02-25-2010, 04:41 PM

WOW!! Nice score!!

That's is one heck of a clean 2wd!
Captainchairs and all! Looks like a great cruise.
Just add some wheels and you're ready to go!

csn't wait to get my '82 home
(the one on rdm1208's avatar)

cochino12 · 02-25-2010, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 83Silverado

Thanks again guys! All my friends are having a fit over it..

Talking to my guy now about tires, looks like im going with the new Toyo Proxes ST II's
255/40/20 up front and
295/45/20 out back

Super nice tires, I had the older versions of the tire on my old '83..loved that
setup figured I would do it again. Here is the setup on my old '83

And of course im going with the polished Coys this time so...

I'm glad you posted that picture, I'm about to order tires and those exactly what I was looking at. I wasnt sure if the 295/45 would be too tall for the front tires. Do you have any more pictures of that truck? Thanks

Driveway Dreams · 02-25-2010, 06:42 PM

Wow! Very clean Blazer! You are one of those guys who makes me wish I had bought a Blazer instead of my SWB. Nice truck indeed!!!

CLASSIC87' · 02-26-2010, 01:43 AM

WOW!!!! You weren't kidding when you told me you were looking for a Blazer as well... awesome find!!!

83Silverado · 03-02-2010, 08:16 PM

Ha yeah! Since your not selling your truck yet had to get me a Blazer. And this one happen to be white

I like white for some reason. I'm going to change the gear drive the other guy put on it instead of a timing chain. The roaring super charger sound is cool and all but a little loud for my taste. Oh and the exhaust.

STOCKISH · 03-02-2010, 10:58 PM

Looks great man.

rdm1208 · 03-03-2010, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erikgto

WOW!! Nice score!!

csn't wait to get my '82 home
(the one on rdm1208's avatar)

I guess I should change that....

rtabish · 03-03-2010, 03:42 AM

had a chance to pick up a 2wd blazer before i bought my truck. it had too many strikes against it...rust, dents, inline 6/4 speed, but i really liked the removable top! that would have almost made all the work the blazer needed worth it.

Driveway Dreams · 03-03-2010, 12:48 PM

The option to throw the whole family in and go cruise. The fact that you still have the power of the truck, a little more weight to put down some traction, the opportunity to have a convertible, being a little different than a truck. Yadda Yadda Yadda. Man I really should have a Blazer.

02-24-2010, 01:26 AM	#1
83Silverado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 49	Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! I just picked me up a Blazer today. Bought it from a super nice guy about an hour from me. 1982 Blazer with 75k miles on the body, mildly built 350, 700r4, white with blue interior, power windows/locks, newer front grill. Super clean rust free truck! Can't wait to start working on it. I've already put the new tailights on it he gave me with the truck. Just gonna tinker with a few things on it, drop just a lil more and throw some wheels on it and ride. Nice old school cruiser.. I have since removed the lights that are on the rear bumper I'm gonna clean her up in the next few days and post some updated pics! -Keith

02-24-2010, 02:53 AM	#2
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,856	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! awesome, seems like a really nice rig. Keep us posted on progress and make sure to take plenty of pics. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

02-24-2010, 08:59 AM	#3
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! Very cool, is it lowered now? How low are you going to go? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually Last edited by cochino12; 02-24-2010 at 09:00 AM.

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BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! That is a Nice blazer!!!!!

02-24-2010, 11:06 AM	#5
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! Nice score. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

02-24-2010, 11:13 AM	#6
83Silverado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 49	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! Thanks guys! I will take lots of pics. It has spindles and I think de arched leaf springs out back. Seems to ride ok. I may be bagging it or putting a drop spring and flip kit to finish it off. Well see

02-24-2010, 05:14 PM	#7
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! What a clean ride! This thing will look sweet just by doing some little things to it.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

02-24-2010, 06:41 PM	#8
83Silverado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 49	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! Yeah im gonna change the exhaust, and put a lower valance on the front for starters. Then im gonna mess with the suspension...then wheels Cleanin' up pretty good, still got some more to go. Some pics from today... Gonna do some more 'detailed' cleaning when it warms up a little more -Keith

02-24-2010, 06:46 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! Really clean blazer! Keep us posted with your progress. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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rdm1208 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 62	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! Looks nice!

02-24-2010, 06:55 PM	#12
83Silverado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 49	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! Thanks guys..yeah, it's really nice. Not perfect but heck it's 28 years old. Def gonna bring it down some (most likely static) but would love to bag it. Them im gonna throw some all polished Coys for it. Not sure if im gonna do all 20 or 20/22

02-24-2010, 08:12 PM	#13
Gemp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Posts: 262	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! Nice.....I would roll it __________________ 06' GMC 1500 Crew cab..... Last edited by Gemp; 02-24-2010 at 08:12 PM.

02-24-2010, 08:44 PM	#14
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! Nice bro! __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

02-24-2010, 08:45 PM	#15
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! that baby is clean! congrats on the beauty __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

02-24-2010, 11:12 PM	#16
83Silverado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 49	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! Thanks again guys! All my friends are having a fit over it.. Talking to my guy now about tires, looks like im going with the new Toyo Proxes ST II's 255/40/20 up front and 295/45/20 out back Super nice tires, I had the older versions of the tire on my old '83..loved that setup figured I would do it again. Here is the setup on my old '83 And of course im going with the polished Coys this time so...



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02-25-2010, 04:41 PM	#17
erikgto Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 185	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! WOW!! Nice score!! That's is one heck of a clean 2wd! Captainchairs and all! Looks like a great cruise. Just add some wheels and you're ready to go! csn't wait to get my '82 home (the one on rdm1208's avatar)

02-25-2010, 06:42 PM	#19
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! Wow! Very clean Blazer! You are one of those guys who makes me wish I had bought a Blazer instead of my SWB. Nice truck indeed!!! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

02-26-2010, 01:43 AM	#20
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! WOW!!!! You weren't kidding when you told me you were looking for a Blazer as well... awesome find!!! __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870

03-02-2010, 08:16 PM	#21
83Silverado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 49	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! Ha yeah! Since your not selling your truck yet had to get me a Blazer. And this one happen to be white I like white for some reason. I'm going to change the gear drive the other guy put on it instead of a timing chain. The roaring super charger sound is cool and all but a little loud for my taste. Oh and the exhaust.

03-02-2010, 10:58 PM	#22
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! Looks great man. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

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rtabish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missoula, Mt. Posts: 38	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! had a chance to pick up a 2wd blazer before i bought my truck. it had too many strikes against it...rust, dents, inline 6/4 speed, but i really liked the removable top! that would have almost made all the work the blazer needed worth it. __________________ Rob Tabish 85 Chevy 1/2 ton LWB Silverado 77 Chevy El Camino Classic 81 Honda CB900F Super Sport 81 CB900 Custom http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...0/DSCN2024.jpg

03-03-2010, 12:48 PM	#25
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Just picked me up a 2wd Blazer! The option to throw the whole family in and go cruise. The fact that you still have the power of the truck, a little more weight to put down some traction, the opportunity to have a convertible, being a little different than a truck. Yadda Yadda Yadda. Man I really should have a Blazer. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

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