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**nlped** · 11-12-2009, 05:15 PM

I am trying to find a line on a relatively clean '73-91 Blazer or Jimmy that I can make into a DD. I live in the Southeast, so I would really like to find one relatively close (inside of 500 miles). I would prefer a 2WD, but I can swap it to 2WD if I must.

HELP!!!

Oh, and if I am in the wrong place or posting improperly, it wasn't intentional.

bluex · 11-12-2009, 07:22 PM

Good luck on your search. If your not looking to spend over 4-5k then buy a clean 4x and swap it. I see them all the time for around 1k. I got mine for 900, plenty of pics in my build thread. I plan on putting together a decent how-to about the 4wd to 2wd swap. Dont think its going to be too hard though. Look for a 82 and under though. They still have the holes for the 2wd crossmemeber I'm told. My 87 dosent have it, so I'm trying to figure out the best way to figure out where it goes.

**nlped** · 11-13-2009, 11:17 AM

Hey bluex,

I read ur build thread, and several others

, and I know that this will probably be the route that I will go, but if I can come across a decent 2wd...

You've made some great progress considering your work schedule.

tvblazer78 · 11-13-2009, 02:12 PM

You can find them but you just need to hold off for that right one. I have seen 4-5 under 5k that have been nice, so just take your time and keep looking..

bluex · 11-13-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Hey bluex,

I read ur build thread, and several others

, and I know that this will probably be the route that I will go, but if I can come across a decent 2wd...

You've made some great progress considering your work schedule.

Thanks,

Ya its just got worse too. They added another 2500 units before the end of the year. I'll be working at least 50 hrs now till janurary. I would hold out too, it is taking longer than I though it would. But I knew I wouldnt have the cash to spend on a 2wd, so I knew a decent 4x one was my best bet.

On a side note, I hope to have the rest of the brackets off th donor frame and the blazer in the garage on monday...

ECU PIRATE · 11-13-2009, 04:37 PM

Good luck in your search. I recently picked up my 77' Blazer 2wd for $ 200 but, it came sans motor , trans, and title. I have a lot of rust repair to do but, that is half the fun

**nlped** · 11-13-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvblazer78

You can find them but you just need to hold off for that right one. I have seen 4-5 under 5k that have been nice, so just take your time and keep looking..

Typically I suck at waiting, but I want to do this right so I'm going too.

68Timber · 11-13-2009, 05:53 PM

They seem to pop up (or stand out) more now than they used to. I was at a body shop Wednesday and saw one I didn't even know was in town - black on cragar's - looked nice.

72freak · 11-13-2009, 06:33 PM

There is a 2x4 listed on the Atlanta craigs list (square body). If I see it again ill post the link.

**nlped** · 11-13-2009, 06:42 PM

Thanks 72Freak, that would be great.

72freak · 11-14-2009, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

Thanks 72Freak, that would be great.

I didnt see it but I dont remember what key word I was using.....I think Chevy truck. I checked K5 last night again.

It was about an 77-80 model, brown and white and 2x4...running and driving.

Good luck.

bluex · 11-14-2009, 03:44 PM

http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/1465276338.html

This truck had been on CL off and on since I bought mine. He started off asking $6k for it. Its the ONLY factory 2wd I have seen for sale in this area.

LMK if your intrested, I've wanted to go check it out but dont want to waste his time or get his hopes up.

68Timber · 11-14-2009, 06:26 PM

I'll holler if I see something, but it seems like they're all 4wd here in the southeast. But you know that already. Good luck on the search.

87 dually burb · 11-14-2009, 06:46 PM

http://www.themccumbers.com/States.htm
use this to search by state or area

**nlped** · 11-14-2009, 11:51 PM

I greatly appreciate the heads up everyone.

**nlped** · 11-17-2009, 08:43 AM

I may have a line on one. I'm going to go look at it tomorrow. I'm crossing my fingers

Jonboy · 11-17-2009, 10:45 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=3471&cat=13

This one still needs a home. It is a solid, rust free truck. Would make a great start. It used to be mine; the second owner almost cried when it left.

**nlped** · 11-17-2009, 07:15 PM

I looked at the pics, but I would have to see quite a few more before I could condone driving all the way to central Tx.

I had actually already asked about it

I'm going to look at one tomorrow. If I like it, it's coming home with me.

tvblazer78 · 11-17-2009, 10:04 PM

Sweet!

Good luck and get us some pics!!

**nlped** · 11-18-2009, 09:57 PM

BOUGHT ONE!!! 1976 Chevy Blazer Cheyenne!!!

tvblazer78 · 11-19-2009, 12:04 AM

Sweet!!! But we need pics!!

**nlped** · 11-19-2009, 08:18 AM

I get a few up today. When I got home last night it was VERY dark. It's a diamond in the rough, but still a diamond.

Oh, and 72Freak, I owe the find to you. It is the one in the Atl. Craigslist add that you mentioned. Thanks a ton, man!

11-12-2009, 05:15 PM	#1
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Hunting a Blazer/Jimmy I am trying to find a line on a relatively clean '73-91 Blazer or Jimmy that I can make into a DD. I live in the Southeast, so I would really like to find one relatively close (inside of 500 miles). I would prefer a 2WD, but I can swap it to 2WD if I must. HELP!!! Oh, and if I am in the wrong place or posting improperly, it wasn't intentional. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-12-2009, 07:22 PM	#2
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: Hunting a Blazer/Jimmy Good luck on your search. If your not looking to spend over 4-5k then buy a clean 4x and swap it. I see them all the time for around 1k. I got mine for 900, plenty of pics in my build thread. I plan on putting together a decent how-to about the 4wd to 2wd swap. Dont think its going to be too hard though. Look for a 82 and under though. They still have the holes for the 2wd crossmemeber I'm told. My 87 dosent have it, so I'm trying to figure out the best way to figure out where it goes. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Last edited by bluex; 11-12-2009 at 07:24 PM.

11-13-2009, 11:17 AM	#3
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Hunting a Blazer/Jimmy Hey bluex, I read ur build thread, and several others , and I know that this will probably be the route that I will go, but if I can come across a decent 2wd... You've made some great progress considering your work schedule. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 11-13-2009 at 11:17 AM.

11-13-2009, 02:12 PM	#4
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Hunting a Blazer/Jimmy You can find them but you just need to hold off for that right one. I have seen 4-5 under 5k that have been nice, so just take your time and keep looking.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

11-13-2009, 04:37 PM	#6
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: Hunting a Blazer/Jimmy Good luck in your search. I recently picked up my 77' Blazer 2wd for $ 200 but, it came sans motor , trans, and title. I have a lot of rust repair to do but, that is half the fun __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

11-13-2009, 05:53 PM	#8
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Hunting a Blazer/Jimmy They seem to pop up (or stand out) more now than they used to. I was at a body shop Wednesday and saw one I didn't even know was in town - black on cragar's - looked nice. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

11-13-2009, 06:33 PM	#9
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Hunting a Blazer/Jimmy There is a 2x4 listed on the Atlanta craigs list (square body). If I see it again ill post the link. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

11-13-2009, 06:42 PM	#10
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Hunting a Blazer/Jimmy Thanks 72Freak, that would be great. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-14-2009, 03:44 PM	#12
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: Hunting a Blazer/Jimmy http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/1465276338.html This truck had been on CL off and on since I bought mine. He started off asking $6k for it. Its the ONLY factory 2wd I have seen for sale in this area. LMK if your intrested, I've wanted to go check it out but dont want to waste his time or get his hopes up. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Last edited by bluex; 11-14-2009 at 03:49 PM.

11-14-2009, 06:26 PM	#13
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Hunting a Blazer/Jimmy I'll holler if I see something, but it seems like they're all 4wd here in the southeast. But you know that already. Good luck on the search. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

11-14-2009, 06:46 PM	#14
87 dually burb my short bus Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: fredericksburg,Va Posts: 307	Re: Hunting a Blazer/Jimmy http://www.themccumbers.com/States.htm use this to search by state or area __________________ 90 burbbagged,shaved(about done)***** 91 burbstock worker for now************ *****only squares for me****************

11-14-2009, 11:51 PM	#15
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Hunting a Blazer/Jimmy I greatly appreciate the heads up everyone. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-17-2009, 08:43 AM	#16
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Hunting a Blazer/Jimmy I may have a line on one. I'm going to go look at it tomorrow. I'm crossing my fingers __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-17-2009, 10:45 AM	#17
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Hunting a Blazer/Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=3471&cat=13 This one still needs a home. It is a solid, rust free truck. Would make a great start. It used to be mine; the second owner almost cried when it left.

11-17-2009, 07:15 PM	#18
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Hunting a Blazer/Jimmy I looked at the pics, but I would have to see quite a few more before I could condone driving all the way to central Tx. I had actually already asked about it I'm going to look at one tomorrow. If I like it, it's coming home with me. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 11-17-2009 at 07:26 PM.



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11-17-2009, 10:04 PM	#19
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Hunting a Blazer/Jimmy Sweet! Good luck and get us some pics!! __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

11-18-2009, 09:57 PM	#20
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Hunting a Blazer/Jimmy BOUGHT ONE!!! 1976 Chevy Blazer Cheyenne!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-19-2009, 12:04 AM	#21
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Hunting a Blazer/Jimmy Sweet!!! But we need pics!! __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

11-19-2009, 08:18 AM	#22
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Hunting a Blazer/Jimmy I get a few up today. When I got home last night it was VERY dark. It's a diamond in the rough, but still a diamond. Oh, and 72Freak, I owe the find to you. It is the one in the Atl. Craigslist add that you mentioned. Thanks a ton, man! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 11-19-2009 at 08:20 AM.

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