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72BlckButy · 01-05-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 67anthony

Great looking blazer just sold mine about 4 hours ago

Any pics of your old blazer?

72BlckButy · 01-05-2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BigCountryx

Measuring from the center of the wheel to the lip of the fender I'm getting a measurement of about 16" Front and 16.5" Rear. Anyone have a guess as to how much drop I have on this thing. It's all spring, no blocks or drop spindles
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Here's the measurements from my '69 SWB which still had the original springs. While most trucks have their springs "broken" down over time, this truck was truly an amazing find and I feel it was fairly close to stock height. Before and after drop (before wheels) the truck was running 235-75-R15's.

Before the drop:
Driver's Side Front: 33 1/2"
Driver's Side Rear: 33"
Passenger Side Front: 33 1/4"
Passenger Side Rear: 32 7/8"

After the drop:
Driver's Side Front: 28"
Driver's Side Rear: 29"
Passenger Side Front: 28 1/4"
Passenger Side Rear: 28 3/4"

After the new wheels (4/3/10):
Driver's Side Front: 28 7/16""
Driver's Side Rear: 29 5/16"
Passenger Side Front: 28 1/2"
Passenger Side Rear: 29 5/16"

More info here (wheel info on pg 15):

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=353633

BigCountryx · 01-05-2012, 11:42 AM

Not a good ****ing morning. Could somebody look before they pull out in traffic?!?!??

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BigCountryx · 01-05-2012, 11:43 AM

I think this project may be "Trailer Trash". Spends more time on a trailer than on the road
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71blazervt · 01-05-2012, 11:49 AM

wow only 2 days

shawno72 · 01-05-2012, 11:59 AM

Wow!! That's a shame, take the insurance check and do the work yourself and you should come out on top. So what color were you planning on going with, still Pale Ale??

OC 72 · 01-05-2012, 12:03 PM

Nice! Pretty clean Blazer!

BigCountryx · 01-05-2012, 12:12 PM

Man this sucks. No, not going back with pale ale if full paint is in order. I'm a little torn on exactly what I want tho. In a way I want to go with a solid Charcoal Gray but I have always wanted a factory two tone, like a Gold and White. Guess I need to decide shortly.
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denny5625 · 01-05-2012, 12:19 PM

Ouch. Thats sucks big time. Should be an easy fix tho.

tubbedII · 01-05-2012, 01:02 PM

Gosh...I'm sorry...hopefully since the bumper is good, the frame is as well!

shawno72 · 01-05-2012, 01:19 PM

You know I love the charcoal grey on our trucks. But you can't go wrong with two tone, just more $$$.

YBNORML · 01-05-2012, 01:21 PM

What the heck is wrong with people!!!!!
How could you not see a yellow vehicle? On the lighter side, you were hinting at a color change anyways.
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tubbedII · 01-05-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCountryx

Man this sucks. No, not going back with pale ale if full paint is in order. I'm a little torn on exactly what I want tho. In a way I want to go with a solid Charcoal Gray but I have always wanted a factory two tone, like a Gold and White. Guess I need to decide shortly.
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Plans are for a charcoal gray for paint on mine! I think it goes well with a black top and black interior...

BigCountryx · 01-05-2012, 01:57 PM

It may work out, but I sure wanted to drive this thing for a while before it goes under the knife, damnit. The frame appears ok. Looks straight and truck sits level. All the panels slid around. The drivers Side fender to cowl gap opened up, that bothers me most about the damage. Where should I source body panels from? Anyone make oem quality parts or should I start scouring for factory take off parts? Where can I score a factory quality grille?
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fun in dirt · 01-05-2012, 06:26 PM

OH CRAP! I would have flipped out on that driver then broke down into tears

BigCountryx · 01-05-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fun in dirt

OH CRAP! I would have flipped out on that driver then broke down into tears

You must have been there, sounds like an eye witness account!!!
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greens69 · 01-06-2012, 11:55 AM

Great looking blazer!!!!

greens69 · 01-06-2012, 12:01 PM

Didn't get to the end of thread before i replied, sorry about the wreck....but you still have a great blazer!!

BigCountryx · 01-06-2012, 12:28 PM

Thanks. Hopefully it'll be better than ever before long. Got to be fixed before CTC.
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BabyBlue · 01-06-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCountryx

It may work out, but I sure wanted to drive this thing for a while before it goes under the knife, damnit. The frame appears ok. Looks straight and truck sits level. All the panels slid around. The drivers Side fender to cowl gap opened up, that bothers me most about the damage. Where should I source body panels from? Anyone make oem quality parts or should I start scouring for factory take off parts? Where can I score a factory quality grille?
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Goodmark Industries has some pretty good metal, I wouldn't buy any from anywhere else unless you find some straight rust free fenders or something on craigslist.

72BlckButy · 01-06-2012, 02:40 PM

Start scouring for original parts... that 2wd blazer deserves the effort.

Sorry to hear about the accident.

71swb4x4 · 01-06-2012, 03:00 PM

Wow, my heart skipped a beat when I saw the wreck picture. Sorry about that, but like all things I am sure it will come back bigger (or lower??) and better.

Pop's72 · 01-11-2012, 09:00 AM

Wow, after only 2 days! My heart goes out to you! When you get her going again it will be even sweeter.

CTENTA1 · 01-12-2012, 01:20 PM

I was looking at the thread and posts thinking this was a great looking Blazer. Then I got to the picture with the Blazer involved in a crash and my jaw dropped. This really sucks... I feel your pain I can say Ive been their. But it does look like an eazy fix. Just do a fast repair and drive that MOFO. Once you are really ready to do the complete paint job then take it in. Plus you will have more ideas of what you can do or customize. Ask me how I know! After doing a ground up It's going on 5 years and my blazer still has not seen a drop of paint. Enjoy driving it now. Good luck.

BigCountryx · 01-13-2012, 10:03 AM

CTEN, I really want to drive this thing, I believe I'll have to get it together and keep it drivable while I'm working on it. Thanks to some very helpful board members, looks like I have most of the parts needed for a front clip swap with all OEM parts. I'm pumped. On a sad note, look what showed up yesterday.......kind of disgusting to get these ordered before the accident and then get them in after it's been sent to the shop to have the frame checked .

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01-05-2012, 11:42 AM	#28
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: I'm In the Club Not a good ***ing morning. Could somebody look before they pull out in traffic?!?!?? Posted via Mobile Device* __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

01-05-2012, 11:43 AM	#29
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: I'm In the Club I think this project may be "Trailer Trash". Spends more time on a trailer than on the road Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

01-05-2012, 11:49 AM	#30
71blazervt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fairfax, vermont Posts: 111	Re: I'm In the Club wow only 2 days

01-05-2012, 11:59 AM	#31
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: I'm In the Club Wow!! That's a shame, take the insurance check and do the work yourself and you should come out on top. So what color were you planning on going with, still Pale Ale?? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-05-2012, 12:03 PM	#32
OC 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA Posts: 361	Re: I'm In the Club Nice! Pretty clean Blazer!

01-05-2012, 12:12 PM	#33
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: I'm In the Club Man this sucks. No, not going back with pale ale if full paint is in order. I'm a little torn on exactly what I want tho. In a way I want to go with a solid Charcoal Gray but I have always wanted a factory two tone, like a Gold and White. Guess I need to decide shortly. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

01-05-2012, 12:19 PM	#34
denny5625 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 152	Re: I'm In the Club Ouch. Thats sucks big time. Should be an easy fix tho. __________________ 66 el Camino 70 1/2 RS Z-28 71 C10 2wd 72 2 wd Blazer (2) 72 4 x 4 Blazers 88 24' Mirage 70 mph+ 08 Harley Night Train 08 Silverado 4d 4 x 4

01-05-2012, 01:02 PM	#35
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: I'm In the Club Gosh...I'm sorry...hopefully since the bumper is good, the frame is as well! __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

01-05-2012, 01:19 PM	#36
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: I'm In the Club You know I love the charcoal grey on our trucks. But you can't go wrong with two tone, just more $$$. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-05-2012, 01:21 PM	#37
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: I'm In the Club What the heck is wrong with people!!!!! How could you not see a yellow vehicle? On the lighter side, you were hinting at a color change anyways. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

01-05-2012, 01:57 PM	#39
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: I'm In the Club It may work out, but I sure wanted to drive this thing for a while before it goes under the knife, damnit. The frame appears ok. Looks straight and truck sits level. All the panels slid around. The drivers Side fender to cowl gap opened up, that bothers me most about the damage. Where should I source body panels from? Anyone make oem quality parts or should I start scouring for factory take off parts? Where can I score a factory quality grille? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

01-05-2012, 06:26 PM	#40
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,118	Re: I'm In the Club OH CRAP! I would have flipped out on that driver then broke down into tears __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '06 3500 Duramax ...tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

01-06-2012, 11:55 AM	#42
greens69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tomball,Texas USA Posts: 324	Re: I'm In the Club Great looking blazer!!!! __________________ Houston and Dallas Autorama Show Chairman ///Relaxed Atmosphere 1969 Chevrolet C10 1972 Chevrolet 2WD Blazer 1987 GMC Sierra

01-06-2012, 12:01 PM	#43
greens69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tomball,Texas USA Posts: 324	Re: I'm In the Club Didn't get to the end of thread before i replied, sorry about the wreck....but you still have a great blazer!! __________________ Houston and Dallas Autorama Show Chairman ///Relaxed Atmosphere 1969 Chevrolet C10 1972 Chevrolet 2WD Blazer 1987 GMC Sierra

01-06-2012, 12:28 PM	#44
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: I'm In the Club Thanks. Hopefully it'll be better than ever before long. Got to be fixed before CTC. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant



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01-06-2012, 02:40 PM	#46
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I'm In the Club Start scouring for original parts... that 2wd blazer deserves the effort. Sorry to hear about the accident. __________________ -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)

01-06-2012, 03:00 PM	#47
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: I'm In the Club Wow, my heart skipped a beat when I saw the wreck picture. Sorry about that, but like all things I am sure it will come back bigger (or lower??) and better. __________________ 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.

01-11-2012, 09:00 AM	#48
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 669	Re: I'm In the Club Wow, after only 2 days! My heart goes out to you! When you get her going again it will be even sweeter. __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350

01-12-2012, 01:20 PM	#49
CTENTA1 Registered 1971 K5 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SO.CEN.CAL Posts: 428	Re: I'm In the Club I was looking at the thread and posts thinking this was a great looking Blazer. Then I got to the picture with the Blazer involved in a crash and my jaw dropped. This really sucks... I feel your pain I can say Ive been their. But it does look like an eazy fix. Just do a fast repair and drive that MOFO. Once you are really ready to do the complete paint job then take it in. Plus you will have more ideas of what you can do or customize. Ask me how I know! After doing a ground up It's going on 5 years and my blazer still has not seen a drop of paint. Enjoy driving it now. Good luck.

01-13-2012, 10:03 AM	#50
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: I'm In the Club CTEN, I really want to drive this thing, I believe I'll have to get it together and keep it drivable while I'm working on it. Thanks to some very helpful board members, looks like I have most of the parts needed for a front clip swap with all OEM parts. I'm pumped. On a sad note, look what showed up yesterday.......kind of disgusting to get these ordered before the accident and then get them in after it's been sent to the shop to have the frame checked . Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

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