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jbon64 · 02-09-2006, 11:23 PM

i've been lurking here a month or so after selling my 63 nova ragtop. before the nova , i drove a SWB 69 , mostly stock , lowered so on so forth . came here looking for another pickup , but lately i've really kinda latched on to the 2wd blazers . SUPER COOL rides i gotta say. so here it is , i'm looking for a 2wd blazer , i would prefer a driver/project but would entertain thoughts of a finished ride if the price is right. i saw the add for the 2wd in louisville ky and dang near threw a hissy fit when i read it was SOLD already . something like that would have been right up my alley....i know ...dream on

71swb4x4 · 02-09-2006, 11:29 PM

There are two on Ebay right now. They are tough to find that's for sure!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.ca/1972-chevy-blazer...11051991QQrdZ1

bouncytruck · 02-09-2006, 11:29 PM

they are out there but they are getting harder to find and big $. There are two on ebay right now (see http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=188702). If you really want one, you'll can expect to travel. Murphy's Law prevents them from being for sale within 1000 miles of anyone seriously looking!

71swb4x4 · 02-09-2006, 11:31 PM

Beat you bouncy

bouncytruck · 02-10-2006, 12:01 AM

I saw that! I was just too lazy to edit it again. My fat fingers don't type that fast!

jbon64 · 02-10-2006, 12:03 AM

yep , saw 'em already . i 'm gonna watch a while , been looking at ebay , hotrodders.com , racingjunk.com . any othere sites out there ??

71swb4x4 · 02-10-2006, 12:03 AM

jbon, where in Illinois are you? I have a bro-in-law in Palatine.
I found my 2wd Jimmy in Illinois. It was just East of St. Louis. They're out there, you just have to look hard and act fast when you find one!

71swb4x4 · 02-10-2006, 12:05 AM

craiglist is good, but it seems to be most popular on the West coast. Autotrader sometimes too. Once in a while dealsonwheels will have one too.
Don't be afraid to look far away. When you find something see if a board member will check it out. I found on in California that I was ready to buy, a board member drove over and took pictures, and ended up saving me a lot of money, that one would have been a huge mistake!

bouncytruck · 02-10-2006, 12:25 AM

http://www.collectorcartraderonline.com (auto trader)

**special-K** · 02-10-2006, 11:01 AM

Here,GMC Pauls,under rocks....

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-10-2006, 05:54 PM

A few from Bouncy's website

http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...0/81901520.htm

http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...4/82409194.htm

http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...4/81902614.htm

Another that turns up a few

http://www.cars-on-line.com/truck.html

A 4wd with extra power to spare, cheap?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/77032...QQcmdZViewItem

jbon64 · 02-10-2006, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

jbon, where in Illinois are you? I have a bro-in-law in Palatine.
I found my 2wd Jimmy in Illinois. It was just East of St. Louis. They're out there, you just have to look hard and act fast when you find one!

i live just a few minutes south of champaign (100 miles south of chicago). like i said , i'm keeping an eye out for now , if the right deal pops up i'll jump for sure . till then i will probably have a few questions i will be posting sooner or later.

i see a lot of talk about "rocker boxes" . i'm not sure where they are located on the truck . and not sure what to look for if i find a potential sale.

jbon64 · 02-10-2006, 08:09 PM

also , thanks to all who've posted web sites to check

bouncytruck · 02-10-2006, 09:52 PM

The rocker boxes are a solid box under the body below the rockers/doors. They are the main structural support for the body (front to back) when the top is off. They are also a common rust point since they trap moisture and dirt.

Other places to watch for rust are the windshield frames, the door pillars and the area around the tailgate.

jbon64 · 02-10-2006, 11:24 PM

thanks bouncy, one other question that comes to mind ....how heavy is the top ? can it be removed by one person ??

**special-K** · 02-10-2006, 11:37 PM

They were double wall and right heavy for one man.Some had single walls and are much lighter.

71swb4x4 · 02-10-2006, 11:39 PM

jbon, I remove my double wall by myself, but I have four ropes hanging from the ceiling of my garage, and I do one corner at a time.

bouncytruck · 02-11-2006, 12:29 AM

I do basically the same thing to remove my top. Four ropes and two 2x4s. One corner at a time.

You won't be able to just lift a top by yourself - single or double. They are heavy akward and damage easy if dropped. Ther are several other methods guys use to remove their tops buy themselves. Probably the most high tech is BobbyK's. He fabricated a custom lift with an electric wench.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-11-2006, 09:20 AM

Here is what I am ordering for my top(s) somewhat
pricy depending on your individual opinion I guess

http://www.hoister.com/default.php

Rokcrln · 02-11-2006, 09:31 AM

Just my .02 but if you are looking at doing a custom set up on a 2wd you may want to think about buying a cheaper 4x4 and swap over all the parts. By the time you change all the suspention, shocks, bushings, air bags/ lower coils or even a 4 link rear and new front arms you have spent more then converting a 4x4 over. Correct me if I am wronge but most of the parts are almost a bolt on set up if you pick up a rolling truck 2wd frame. Then sell the 4x4 parts axles, tranny and t-case and put that money tward new parts for the project. I know you said you wanted a driver but this is just another option. If you want a stock blazer than yes it is worth spending the extra money and buy a "2wd" blazer. Like I said just my .02

Kevin

02-09-2006, 11:23 PM	#1
jbon64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sidney , illinois Posts: 312	dream on i've been lurking here a month or so after selling my 63 nova ragtop. before the nova , i drove a SWB 69 , mostly stock , lowered so on so forth . came here looking for another pickup , but lately i've really kinda latched on to the 2wd blazers . SUPER COOL rides i gotta say. so here it is , i'm looking for a 2wd blazer , i would prefer a driver/project but would entertain thoughts of a finished ride if the price is right. i saw the add for the 2wd in louisville ky and dang near threw a hissy fit when i read it was SOLD already . something like that would have been right up my alley....i know ...dream on __________________ hey.....smell my finger 64 nova wagon , 63 nova convertible

02-09-2006, 11:29 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: dream on There are two on Ebay right now. They are tough to find that's for sure!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.ca/1972-chevy-blazer...11051991QQrdZ1 __________________ 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.

02-09-2006, 11:29 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: dream on they are out there but they are getting harder to find and big $. There are two on ebay right now (see http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=188702). If you really want one, you'll can expect to travel. Murphy's Law prevents them from being for sale within 1000 miles of anyone seriously looking! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-09-2006, 11:31 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: dream on Beat you bouncy __________________ 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.

02-10-2006, 12:01 AM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: dream on I saw that! I was just too lazy to edit it again. My fat fingers don't type that fast! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-10-2006, 12:03 AM	#6
jbon64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sidney , illinois Posts: 312	Re: dream on yep , saw 'em already . i 'm gonna watch a while , been looking at ebay , hotrodders.com , racingjunk.com . any othere sites out there ?? __________________ hey.....smell my finger 64 nova wagon , 63 nova convertible

02-10-2006, 12:03 AM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: dream on jbon, where in Illinois are you? I have a bro-in-law in Palatine. I found my 2wd Jimmy in Illinois. It was just East of St. Louis. They're out there, you just have to look hard and act fast when you find one! __________________ 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.

02-10-2006, 12:05 AM	#8
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: dream on craiglist is good, but it seems to be most popular on the West coast. Autotrader sometimes too. Once in a while dealsonwheels will have one too. Don't be afraid to look far away. When you find something see if a board member will check it out. I found on in California that I was ready to buy, a board member drove over and took pictures, and ended up saving me a lot of money, that one would have been a huge mistake! __________________ 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.

02-10-2006, 12:25 AM	#9
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: dream on http://www.collectorcartraderonline.com (auto trader) __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-10-2006, 11:01 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: dream on Here,GMC Pauls,under rocks.... __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-10-2006, 05:54 PM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: dream on A few from Bouncy's website http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...0/81901520.htm http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...4/82409194.htm http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...4/81902614.htm Another that turns up a few http://www.cars-on-line.com/truck.html A 4wd with extra power to spare, cheap? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/77032...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ 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 Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 02-10-2006 at 06:00 PM.

02-10-2006, 08:09 PM	#13
jbon64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sidney , illinois Posts: 312	Re: dream on also , thanks to all who've posted web sites to check __________________ hey.....smell my finger 64 nova wagon , 63 nova convertible

02-10-2006, 09:52 PM	#14
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: dream on The rocker boxes are a solid box under the body below the rockers/doors. They are the main structural support for the body (front to back) when the top is off. They are also a common rust point since they trap moisture and dirt. Other places to watch for rust are the windshield frames, the door pillars and the area around the tailgate. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-10-2006, 11:24 PM	#15
jbon64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sidney , illinois Posts: 312	Re: dream on thanks bouncy, one other question that comes to mind ....how heavy is the top ? can it be removed by one person ?? __________________ hey.....smell my finger 64 nova wagon , 63 nova convertible

02-10-2006, 11:37 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: dream on They were double wall and right heavy for one man.Some had single walls and are much lighter. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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02-10-2006, 11:39 PM	#17
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: dream on jbon, I remove my double wall by myself, but I have four ropes hanging from the ceiling of my garage, and I do one corner at a time. __________________ 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.

02-11-2006, 12:29 AM	#18
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: dream on I do basically the same thing to remove my top. Four ropes and two 2x4s. One corner at a time. You won't be able to just lift a top by yourself - single or double. They are heavy akward and damage easy if dropped. Ther are several other methods guys use to remove their tops buy themselves. Probably the most high tech is BobbyK's. He fabricated a custom lift with an electric wench. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-11-2006, 09:20 AM	#19
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: dream on Here is what I am ordering for my top(s) somewhat pricy depending on your individual opinion I guess http://www.hoister.com/default.php __________________ 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

02-11-2006, 09:31 AM	#20
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: dream on Just my .02 but if you are looking at doing a custom set up on a 2wd you may want to think about buying a cheaper 4x4 and swap over all the parts. By the time you change all the suspention, shocks, bushings, air bags/ lower coils or even a 4 link rear and new front arms you have spent more then converting a 4x4 over. Correct me if I am wronge but most of the parts are almost a bolt on set up if you pick up a rolling truck 2wd frame. Then sell the 4x4 parts axles, tranny and t-case and put that money tward new parts for the project. I know you said you wanted a driver but this is just another option. If you want a stock blazer than yes it is worth spending the extra money and buy a "2wd" blazer. Like I said just my .02 Kevin

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