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**hotrodmtodd** · 03-20-2006, 10:55 PM

I've been on the board for a year and I have FINALLY got a 72 Blazer for a DD. I LOVE the turning radius on this thing. I feel like a dog chasing his tail! Here are the things I would like to do first with this bugger. First: the gas tank leaks (fiberglass, I think) when I fill it all the way up. It is not coming from any hoses. Is there an overflow or something? Very puzzling. Also, does anybody make side steps that mount directly to the frame that don't look cheap? I don't want running boards or full length bars, I just want a step to climb in on. Lastly, does anybody make a bolt on 2" receiver hitch for this machine? I run a parts store and I can't find ANYTHING for it in MY company. A part # would be GREAT. Thanks, Mike

Southedisto · 03-20-2006, 10:59 PM

Please, Please for sanity sake post some!!!

vtblazer · 03-21-2006, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southedisto

Please, Please for sanity sake post some!!!

you had to know that was coming...

Yes, there is a vent line (several lines depending on your tank set up)
It's most likely a plastic tank, those are available after market.

welcome to the blazer side, enjoy the ride.

SLIMJIM · 03-21-2006, 09:56 AM

Congrats on your new purchase. They are a lot of fun and get a lot of attention.

SLIMJIM

bouncytruck · 03-21-2006, 12:01 PM

The vent lines can break off up near the top of the neck. This happened on my '69. Ya gotta get the nosel down below that point and ya can't fill it up all the way up the fill neck.

There aren't any steps that bolt to the frame. If you climb under the truck and look up, you'll notice (hopefully they aren't rusted away) large, steel boxes. These are the rocker boxes and are the structural support when the top is off. What you need to do is find step loops with horizontal, flat mointing points. You can then drill a couple holes in the boxes and mount them. You'll probably need to take off the end cap of the rocker boxes. I'm not sure what all is involved here, but I'm sure the bolts won't be easy to remove. Hit them with some PB Blaster the day before.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-21-2006, 04:29 PM

AND WE NEED PIC'S !!! AND HITCH

PART #906-6772BHBLZ 69-72 BLAZER $209.00

**hotrodmtodd** · 03-21-2006, 08:06 PM

Well, I am ashamed to say that I STILL have had no success with trying to post pics. I have read EVERY FAQ post, I have had people come to my house, and yet I STILL cannot post a stupid picture. All the pixels and host sites and all that stuff is truly GREEK to me. It is white with a blue interior with a big lift kit and 33s on factory rallies. How's that? I will continue to try in the future. GQ: What company is that hitch made by? Should I replace the plastic tank? Thanks for all the insight guys, this thing sure is FUN. Take care, Mike

vtblazer · 03-21-2006, 08:09 PM

E-mail your pics to me, I'll post em up for you.
triaddelec@trans-video.net

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-21-2006, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodmtodd

GQ: What company is that hitch made by?

Click on the word HITCH in my last post it's a link

and you will have to search or use part # I provided

southernrock · 03-21-2006, 09:56 PM

Finally someone else who appreciates a vehicle that can be turned around in the middle of a narrow mountain road. I wish general motors would hire you.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-21-2006, 10:05 PM

Congrtas on the new ride lets see some pics...

**hotrodmtodd** · 03-21-2006, 11:38 PM

VT: Once I get it back from getting State Inspected, I will snap a few shots and send them to you. Thanks for offering to do that for me.

GQ: I went to the site, very nice looking hitch. I think I will own that one SOON.
To the rest of you guys: Thanks for your input, I look forward to stompin' through the site with you all. (that's Northern for yall)

72armyswbtruck · 03-21-2006, 11:42 PM

Awaiting Pics, Awaiting Pics

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-21-2006, 11:44 PM

Just curious, how far are you from Scranton / Wilks-barre

vtblazer · 03-22-2006, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodmtodd

VT: Once I get it back from getting State Inspected, I will snap a few shots and send them to you. Thanks for offering to do that for me.

No prob.

Looks like you need to update your sig.

blackrider · 09-14-2006, 11:53 PM

Pictures......must Have Pictures

jaros44sr · 09-15-2006, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Just curious, how far are you from Scranton / Wilks-barre

Craig, how do you know about Scranton?

**Canadian694x4** · 09-15-2006, 06:21 PM

Congrats, Can't Wait To See Pics!

krue · 09-15-2006, 08:49 PM

Pictures would be nice, especially of the grin on your face.

lawricker · 09-16-2006, 08:49 AM

You can upload a program called Irfanview for free. just run a search on it You can load it from serveral sites. then just open the pictures in it , go to IMAGE and resize them...easy...

OTHER QUESTIONS. steps..anyway you do it gonna take some engineering. If you attach to rocker boxes you'll need to back up whatever you put on the inside with some body washers or I would suggest a piece of plate. If the end caps have not been off (and probably not) then I would carry around a 5 gallon bucket to step on...lol
I had a Hitch on mine when I bought it, I cut it off. It had been modified and welded to the frame. Don't figure you gonna find a fit. You'll probably have to build something to attach to.

Anyway good luck and have a ball....you will now have NO Disposable Income...

RunTMCfan · 09-16-2006, 01:38 PM

If you have windows XP you can open photos in the Microsoft photo editor. Once the photo is opened click the edit button on the top of the screen. To the right you will see resize. Once you click resize there is a number of ways to select how you want to resize your photos. I select "internet small" for my photos. Do a "save as" and you're done.

I think most newer computers have this. My two year old computer at my office has it.

03-20-2006, 10:55 PM	#1
hotrodmtodd 'Burban Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mingo Junction OH Posts: 913	Added A Blazer To The Fleet I've been on the board for a year and I have FINALLY got a 72 Blazer for a DD. I LOVE the turning radius on this thing. I feel like a dog chasing his tail! Here are the things I would like to do first with this bugger. First: the gas tank leaks (fiberglass, I think) when I fill it all the way up. It is not coming from any hoses. Is there an overflow or something? Very puzzling. Also, does anybody make side steps that mount directly to the frame that don't look cheap? I don't want running boards or full length bars, I just want a step to climb in on. Lastly, does anybody make a bolt on 2" receiver hitch for this machine? I run a parts store and I can't find ANYTHING for it in MY company. A part # would be GREAT. Thanks, Mike __________________ '67 Chevy Iron City Beer Truck (9ft step) '67 Chevy Panel Truck 467 '68 Short Fleet 305v6 '68 McLaren Ramp Truck '68/'68/'70/'71 Burbs 292/366/402/454 '69 C-30 dump '71 C-50 dump and church bus '71 4x4 454 '72 Blazer (w/pop-up camper) $15 x-hooks '66 Chevy II 194/Weber '68 El Camino" 305v6 '69 Skylark 455 Buick '70 Chevelle 427 '71 Cutlass W-31 '71 GTO 400 2x2 "The 51" Chopped '51 Chevy (409) my first car OK Toad, we'll take 'em all... John Milner

03-20-2006, 10:59 PM	#2
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orangeburg SC Posts: 1,078	Re: Added A Blazer To The Fleet Please, Please for sanity sake post some!!! __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie! Last edited by Southedisto; 03-20-2006 at 11:00 PM.

03-21-2006, 09:56 AM	#4
SLIMJIM Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 285	Re: Added A Blazer To The Fleet Congrats on your new purchase. They are a lot of fun and get a lot of attention. SLIMJIM __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Blazer 2 wheel drive - SOLD

03-21-2006, 12:01 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Added A Blazer To The Fleet The vent lines can break off up near the top of the neck. This happened on my '69. Ya gotta get the nosel down below that point and ya can't fill it up all the way up the fill neck. There aren't any steps that bolt to the frame. If you climb under the truck and look up, you'll notice (hopefully they aren't rusted away) large, steel boxes. These are the rocker boxes and are the structural support when the top is off. What you need to do is find step loops with horizontal, flat mointing points. You can then drill a couple holes in the boxes and mount them. You'll probably need to take off the end cap of the rocker boxes. I'm not sure what all is involved here, but I'm sure the bolts won't be easy to remove. Hit them with some PB Blaster the day before. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-21-2006, 04:29 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Added A Blazer To The Fleet AND WE NEED PIC'S !!! AND HITCH PART #906-6772BHBLZ 69-72 BLAZER $209.00 __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-21-2006, 08:06 PM	#7
hotrodmtodd 'Burban Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mingo Junction OH Posts: 913	Re: Added A Blazer To The Fleet Well, I am ashamed to say that I STILL have had no success with trying to post pics. I have read EVERY FAQ post, I have had people come to my house, and yet I STILL cannot post a stupid picture. All the pixels and host sites and all that stuff is truly GREEK to me. It is white with a blue interior with a big lift kit and 33s on factory rallies. How's that? I will continue to try in the future. GQ: What company is that hitch made by? Should I replace the plastic tank? Thanks for all the insight guys, this thing sure is FUN. Take care, Mike __________________ '67 Chevy Iron City Beer Truck (9ft step) '67 Chevy Panel Truck 467 '68 Short Fleet 305v6 '68 McLaren Ramp Truck '68/'68/'70/'71 Burbs 292/366/402/454 '69 C-30 dump '71 C-50 dump and church bus '71 4x4 454 '72 Blazer (w/pop-up camper) $15 x-hooks '66 Chevy II 194/Weber '68 El Camino" 305v6 '69 Skylark 455 Buick '70 Chevelle 427 '71 Cutlass W-31 '71 GTO 400 2x2 "The 51" Chopped '51 Chevy (409) my first car OK Toad, we'll take 'em all... John Milner

03-21-2006, 08:09 PM	#8
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Added A Blazer To The Fleet E-mail your pics to me, I'll post em up for you. triaddelec@trans-video.net

03-21-2006, 09:56 PM	#10
southernrock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: east tennessee Posts: 25	Re: Added A Blazer To The Fleet Finally someone else who appreciates a vehicle that can be turned around in the middle of a narrow mountain road. I wish general motors would hire you.

03-21-2006, 10:05 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Added A Blazer To The Fleet Congrtas on the new ride lets see some pics... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-21-2006, 11:38 PM	#12
hotrodmtodd 'Burban Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mingo Junction OH Posts: 913	Re: Added A Blazer To The Fleet VT: Once I get it back from getting State Inspected, I will snap a few shots and send them to you. Thanks for offering to do that for me. GQ: I went to the site, very nice looking hitch. I think I will own that one SOON. To the rest of you guys: Thanks for your input, I look forward to stompin' through the site with you all. (that's Northern for yall) __________________ '67 Chevy Iron City Beer Truck (9ft step) '67 Chevy Panel Truck 467 '68 Short Fleet 305v6 '68 McLaren Ramp Truck '68/'68/'70/'71 Burbs 292/366/402/454 '69 C-30 dump '71 C-50 dump and church bus '71 4x4 454 '72 Blazer (w/pop-up camper) $15 x-hooks '66 Chevy II 194/Weber '68 El Camino" 305v6 '69 Skylark 455 Buick '70 Chevelle 427 '71 Cutlass W-31 '71 GTO 400 2x2 "The 51" Chopped '51 Chevy (409) my first car OK Toad, we'll take 'em all... John Milner

03-21-2006, 11:42 PM	#13
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Added A Blazer To The Fleet Awaiting Pics, Awaiting Pics __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-21-2006, 11:44 PM	#14
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Added A Blazer To The Fleet Just curious, how far are you from Scranton / Wilks-barre __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-14-2006, 11:53 PM	#16
blackrider Roll with the punches Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Murphysboro, IL Posts: 103	Re: Added A Blazer To The Fleet Pictures......must Have Pictures __________________ 1972 4x4 suburban (Squashed) 1978 Deville 1978 Allegro RV (For Sale) "What the mind of man can conceive, It can achieve."

09-15-2006, 06:21 PM	#18
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: Added A Blazer To The Fleet Congrats, Can't Wait To See Pics! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

09-15-2006, 08:49 PM	#19
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Added A Blazer To The Fleet Pictures would be nice, especially of the grin on your face. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"



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09-16-2006, 08:49 AM	#20
lawricker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: texas Posts: 56	Re: Added A Blazer To The Fleet You can upload a program called Irfanview for free. just run a search on it You can load it from serveral sites. then just open the pictures in it , go to IMAGE and resize them...easy... OTHER QUESTIONS. steps..anyway you do it gonna take some engineering. If you attach to rocker boxes you'll need to back up whatever you put on the inside with some body washers or I would suggest a piece of plate. If the end caps have not been off (and probably not) then I would carry around a 5 gallon bucket to step on...lol I had a Hitch on mine when I bought it, I cut it off. It had been modified and welded to the frame. Don't figure you gonna find a fit. You'll probably have to build something to attach to. Anyway good luck and have a ball....you will now have NO Disposable Income... __________________ Retired and working my tail off..

09-16-2006, 01:38 PM	#21
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	Re: Added A Blazer To The Fleet If you have windows XP you can open photos in the Microsoft photo editor. Once the photo is opened click the edit button on the top of the screen. To the right you will see resize. Once you click resize there is a number of ways to select how you want to resize your photos. I select "internet small" for my photos. Do a "save as" and you're done. I think most newer computers have this. My two year old computer at my office has it. __________________ Rob "RunTMCfan"

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