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Long Roof · 09-05-2007, 07:36 PM

Finally completed pulling the blown engine and installing a new one. Had it out under its own power for the first time yesterday.To bad there is less than two months of driving weather left here. Anyways here are some new pics.

Aaron

P.S. The guy in the back is my brother and the front passenger is my dad. I have my head turned. I needed help getting that top off and the price was a maiden voyage ride.

Big J · 09-05-2007, 10:57 PM

Thats a mean lookin' ride... You stole it for 2500.00..... Awesome buy!

72BlckButy · 09-05-2007, 11:02 PM

Nice Blazer! You definitely stole that thing for $2500!

Are you planning on changing anything?

bigbadchev72 · 09-05-2007, 11:06 PM

what is the lift/tire combo you are running?

**lks dcvn** · 09-06-2007, 07:45 AM

Looks good - yet another Blazer/Jimmy in Ohio - congrats!

Lks Dcvn

Edit - also a owner of a 95 Impala SS - sits in the garage most of the year though...

**1971K54X4** · 09-06-2007, 08:07 AM

That looks great. Use it as much as you can before it gets cold.

Big J · 09-06-2007, 09:03 AM

I just noticed your front seats. Could you post up some pics of the interior and how the seat are mounted?

crzngmychvy · 09-06-2007, 12:16 PM

Cool!

70rs/ss · 09-06-2007, 02:29 PM

You bought that for $2500?! Jeez you may not want to advertise that, the guy you robbed might realize the beating you gave him. Heck of a deal, I'd drive it through the salt, slush and snow, for $2500 you have nothing to lose, enjoy it!

Long Roof · 09-06-2007, 06:46 PM

Thanks all. I drive around with a huge grin. I'm sure I look pretty goofy.

I don't mind posting a price when I can show my wife your responses so she knows that I didn't get robbed. Actually she's ok with the Jimmy, she might even like it a bit.

72blckbuty - I need to add a tach, reinforce the front seat mounts, get a rear seat cover and matching seat belts, have the driver door repainted, maybe get new carpet and visors, install new radio and speakers, etc.
I think Im going to make my own alum. diamond plate rear side panels to mount the speakers in.

bigbadchev72 - I'm not 100% sure of the lift but every indication is that it is a Rancho 8" spring lift. The tires are 15" super swamper 36x12.5's. I think the ride is pretty decent for that much spring lift and the steering doesn't wander at all. A little hard for the wife to get in. the kids love it they think its some kind of amusement park ride.

lks dcvn - Awesome that you have an Imp too. I love mine, but it doesn't get out much either. I guess I'm to protective of it. I traded a 80 vette for it about 5 years ago because of the kids. I don't regret it one bit. As far as Blazer/Jimmys in ohio I have not seen any around here in many years. Ever go to Cedar Point? I'm about 20 min. from there, maybe an hour & 10 min. from Toledo.

1971k54x4 - I plan to. I'm hoping for two solid months.

Big J - The seats appear to be from a late 90's early 00's truck. I would take some pictures but there really isn't anything to see. Half of the mounts you can't see because of the rocker boxes. I have inspected the mounts though and although they seem to be mounted thru the original reinforced seat mounting area, I plan on adding a plate steel bar over and under, spanning across each set of front & rear mounts. I work for a construction company so I can get some scrap steel plate from the shop.

70rs/ss - I don't plan on putting the top back on so it would get reallllly cold. The Jimmy will just have to stay in the garage.

Aaron

**Yukon Jack** · 09-07-2007, 04:29 PM

That is a really nice K5 - you did great on that purchase!!!

09-05-2007, 07:36 PM	#1
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Topless and Loving It! Finally completed pulling the blown engine and installing a new one. Had it out under its own power for the first time yesterday.To bad there is less than two months of driving weather left here. Anyways here are some new pics. Aaron P.S. The guy in the back is my brother and the front passenger is my dad. I have my head turned. I needed help getting that top off and the price was a maiden voyage ride. Attached Images __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck Last edited by Long Roof; 09-05-2007 at 08:06 PM.

09-05-2007, 10:57 PM	#2
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: Topless and Loving It! Thats a mean lookin' ride... You stole it for 2500.00..... Awesome buy! __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

09-05-2007, 11:02 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Topless and Loving It! Nice Blazer! You definitely stole that thing for $2500! Are you planning on changing anything? __________________ -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)

09-05-2007, 11:06 PM	#4
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Topless and Loving It! what is the lift/tire combo you are running?

09-06-2007, 07:45 AM	#5
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Topless and Loving It! Looks good - yet another Blazer/Jimmy in Ohio - congrats! Lks Dcvn Edit - also a owner of a 95 Impala SS - sits in the garage most of the year though... Last edited by lks dcvn; 09-06-2007 at 07:46 AM.

09-06-2007, 08:07 AM	#6
1971K54X4 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester, Iowa Posts: 1,493	Re: Topless and Loving It! That looks great. Use it as much as you can before it gets cold. __________________ Korey 1955 Bel Air 2 door hardtop 1971 Blazer 4x4 1973 Z-28 Prostreet

09-06-2007, 09:03 AM	#7
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: Topless and Loving It! I just noticed your front seats. Could you post up some pics of the interior and how the seat are mounted? __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

09-06-2007, 12:16 PM	#8
crzngmychvy "1972 C5" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 729	Re: Topless and Loving It! Cool! __________________ - 72 2wd Blazer ...sold... 2wd Blazer Page

09-06-2007, 02:29 PM	#9
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Topless and Loving It! You bought that for $2500?! Jeez you may not want to advertise that, the guy you robbed might realize the beating you gave him. Heck of a deal, I'd drive it through the salt, slush and snow, for $2500 you have nothing to lose, enjoy it! Last edited by 70rs/ss; 09-06-2007 at 02:30 PM.

09-06-2007, 06:46 PM	#10
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Topless and Loving It! Thanks all. I drive around with a huge grin. I'm sure I look pretty goofy. I don't mind posting a price when I can show my wife your responses so she knows that I didn't get robbed. Actually she's ok with the Jimmy, she might even like it a bit. 72blckbuty - I need to add a tach, reinforce the front seat mounts, get a rear seat cover and matching seat belts, have the driver door repainted, maybe get new carpet and visors, install new radio and speakers, etc. I think Im going to make my own alum. diamond plate rear side panels to mount the speakers in. bigbadchev72 - I'm not 100% sure of the lift but every indication is that it is a Rancho 8" spring lift. The tires are 15" super swamper 36x12.5's. I think the ride is pretty decent for that much spring lift and the steering doesn't wander at all. A little hard for the wife to get in. the kids love it they think its some kind of amusement park ride. lks dcvn - Awesome that you have an Imp too. I love mine, but it doesn't get out much either. I guess I'm to protective of it. I traded a 80 vette for it about 5 years ago because of the kids. I don't regret it one bit. As far as Blazer/Jimmys in ohio I have not seen any around here in many years. Ever go to Cedar Point? I'm about 20 min. from there, maybe an hour & 10 min. from Toledo. 1971k54x4 - I plan to. I'm hoping for two solid months. Big J - The seats appear to be from a late 90's early 00's truck. I would take some pictures but there really isn't anything to see. Half of the mounts you can't see because of the rocker boxes. I have inspected the mounts though and although they seem to be mounted thru the original reinforced seat mounting area, I plan on adding a plate steel bar over and under, spanning across each set of front & rear mounts. I work for a construction company so I can get some scrap steel plate from the shop. 70rs/ss - I don't plan on putting the top back on so it would get reallllly cold. The Jimmy will just have to stay in the garage. Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

09-07-2007, 04:29 PM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Topless and Loving It! That is a really nice K5 - you did great on that purchase!!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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