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RAB38 · 01-31-2007, 02:06 PM

Some people had asked to see some more pictures of my blazer and I was able to take some this past weekend when the weather was nice.

RAB38 · 01-31-2007, 02:09 PM

here are some more

71swb4x4 · 01-31-2007, 02:18 PM

Wow!! Nice Blazer!!
Give us the history. Did you build it? Buy it? Fun stories??

johnnywagon · 01-31-2007, 03:34 PM

Should be candidate for truck of the year!

RAB38 · 01-31-2007, 03:49 PM

Thanks Guys, The history is that I bought it from a local guy that had it about 6 years ago and it was in ok shape, typical rust, 350, auto, 4 inch lift and 35's. I drove it around like that for the summer and that winter i put 3/4 ton axles under it with a 8" sky jacker lift and 38" swampers. drove it around for awhile longer and the 350 took a dump so I had a 383 from another truck I used to own and I rebuilt it and ran it for another few years. About three years ago I decided I wanted to fix the rust before the truck fell apart and it would not be salvagable. As I took it apart it became clear to me the rust was more extensive than I had thought. I almost scrapped the truck and parted it out when I found a full nearly rust free tub. I bought the tub and began working on the new body. My dad an I worked on it on the weekends and when he retired about a year and half ago he spent alot of time doing the body work and helped finish it up.

My original plan was to build it to use offroad and as we worked on restoring it the project got out of hand and I kept doing more and more to it until it became what you see now. It was back on the road last June just in time for the Hot Rod Power Tour. My dad and I wrenched on it the night before we were supposed to leave to meet up with the tour in Roanoke Va. which is a 6 hour drive. Needless to say it worked out great and we drove from Roanoke to Englishtown NJ and back home in 4 days and had a blast, it was about a 1400 mile trip.

Thats it in a nutshell.

bouncytruck · 01-31-2007, 04:12 PM

Very nice work. I like the work around for the common roll cage - glove box issue. Speaking of glove boxes, what is that in there?

I dig the color too!

49studebaker · 01-31-2007, 04:29 PM

Awesome rig, I just got a good idea for my instrument panel by looking at yours. I'll bet a 600 mile trip is a long ways in a setup like that. Thanks for sharing. Craig

jkade · 01-31-2007, 05:08 PM

What are the electric fans off of?
Thanks

jkade · 01-31-2007, 05:09 PM

One more I forgot to ask. How did you wire the new style alternator? Sweet ride you have too

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-31-2007, 05:28 PM

cheyenne10 · 01-31-2007, 05:36 PM

great color. I also love the cage. (neck insurance) Ride in the power tour might not have been real comfortable but I would trade that for the looks you got. Nice job. I hope I can retire and help my son on his truck!! I can relate to that original intent of truck and what it turns into!!

jaros44sr · 01-31-2007, 06:13 PM

I 'm speechless, no words come close to descibing that truck!!! Nice to see the Father Son projects. J.

Pop's72 · 01-31-2007, 06:30 PM

Very nice rig!!

vtblazer · 01-31-2007, 06:50 PM

NICE-NICE-NICE!!!

Very well done, great work.

You really meeting us @ Paragon this spring with that thang?

jaros44sr · 01-31-2007, 06:51 PM

That was so nice I went back and looked at it again and again...

vtblazer · 01-31-2007, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44

That was so nice I went back and looked at it again and again...

Absolutely!

RicksTrucks · 01-31-2007, 07:05 PM

What are the front seats out of?

RAB38 · 02-01-2007, 08:31 AM

Thanks for all of the compliments guys. Actually the drive was not to bad, it is a little to loud with 3" exhaust and 2 chamber flows but other than that it drives great

Inside the glovebox is my computer for the eldebrock proflow fuel injection and my wideband data logger for air fuel. It was the only place I could find to mount the stuff and hide it.

The fans are part of the Be Cool radiator kit for 67-72 trucks capable of cooling up to 700hp

I used a painless wiring harness to wire the truck and it was part of the kit. I was having some charging issues so I ended up running a 2 guage (I think) battery cable from the alternator directly to the battery, this seems to have solved the problem.

The seats are bestop seats for jeep wranglers. I used the seat brackets out of a wrangler and modified them to bolt in the original holes on the floor, both seats are ajustable and tilt forward for access to the back.

I would love to meet you guys up a paragon, just don't think I would do any rock crawling with it, have to hitch a ride , ha ha..

Thanks again

**Yukon Jack** · 02-01-2007, 10:36 AM

What a beauty! You've done some very nice mods to that K5 - very impressive!

Burt4x4 · 02-01-2007, 10:46 AM

YYYEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Sweeeet!

70gmcjimmy · 02-01-2007, 07:48 PM

Great innovation and craftsmanship on this beautiful Blazer!
I too have to keep going back to look at the pics again!

Later---DAC

krue · 02-01-2007, 10:36 PM

That's what I want mine to look like when I'm done with it.

rydamoots · 02-02-2007, 12:21 AM

Those seat bracket are killer! I would love to see how you modified them to fit. Any pics?

jaros44sr · 02-02-2007, 07:52 AM

OK, I went back and looked at it again, decided I would change something after all on that great looking truck.

LOCATION- from his driveway to mine!!!! J.

RAB38 · 02-02-2007, 08:48 AM

i'll post some better pics of the seat brackets so you can see what we did. The only problem with them is where the factroy bushings were that attached the factory mounting bracket to the top part of the seat bracket. WE had to drill them out to take the bracket apart to modify it and we used bolts to put it back together. There is a little slop in it that I would like to get out some how maybe with some bushings or something, its not terrible but just one of those annoying things

01-31-2007, 02:06 PM	#1
RAB38 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 164	Pics of my 72 Some people had asked to see some more pictures of my blazer and I was able to take some this past weekend when the weather was nice. Attached Images __________________ 72 Blazer CST 383 stroker roller, fuel inj, t350,NP205, D60 front, 14b rear, detroit locker, 38 x15.50 mtz's, welds, cross over steering, custom cage,Line X Spray in liner, House of Colors Tangelo Pearl Orange

01-31-2007, 02:09 PM	#2
RAB38 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 164	Re: Pics of my 72 here are some more Attached Images __________________ 72 Blazer CST 383 stroker roller, fuel inj, t350,NP205, D60 front, 14b rear, detroit locker, 38 x15.50 mtz's, welds, cross over steering, custom cage,Line X Spray in liner, House of Colors Tangelo Pearl Orange

01-31-2007, 02:18 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Pics of my 72 Wow!! Nice Blazer!! Give us the history. Did you build it? Buy it? Fun stories?? __________________ 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.

01-31-2007, 03:34 PM	#4
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: Pics of my 72 Should be candidate for truck of the year! __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon

01-31-2007, 03:49 PM	#5
RAB38 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 164	Re: Pics of my 72 Thanks Guys, The history is that I bought it from a local guy that had it about 6 years ago and it was in ok shape, typical rust, 350, auto, 4 inch lift and 35's. I drove it around like that for the summer and that winter i put 3/4 ton axles under it with a 8" sky jacker lift and 38" swampers. drove it around for awhile longer and the 350 took a dump so I had a 383 from another truck I used to own and I rebuilt it and ran it for another few years. About three years ago I decided I wanted to fix the rust before the truck fell apart and it would not be salvagable. As I took it apart it became clear to me the rust was more extensive than I had thought. I almost scrapped the truck and parted it out when I found a full nearly rust free tub. I bought the tub and began working on the new body. My dad an I worked on it on the weekends and when he retired about a year and half ago he spent alot of time doing the body work and helped finish it up. My original plan was to build it to use offroad and as we worked on restoring it the project got out of hand and I kept doing more and more to it until it became what you see now. It was back on the road last June just in time for the Hot Rod Power Tour. My dad and I wrenched on it the night before we were supposed to leave to meet up with the tour in Roanoke Va. which is a 6 hour drive. Needless to say it worked out great and we drove from Roanoke to Englishtown NJ and back home in 4 days and had a blast, it was about a 1400 mile trip. Thats it in a nutshell. __________________ 72 Blazer CST 383 stroker roller, fuel inj, t350,NP205, D60 front, 14b rear, detroit locker, 38 x15.50 mtz's, welds, cross over steering, custom cage,Line X Spray in liner, House of Colors Tangelo Pearl Orange

01-31-2007, 04:12 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Pics of my 72 Very nice work. I like the work around for the common roll cage - glove box issue. Speaking of glove boxes, what is that in there? I dig the color too! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-31-2007, 04:29 PM	#7
49studebaker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Victor, Montana Posts: 386	Re: Pics of my 72 Awesome rig, I just got a good idea for my instrument panel by looking at yours. I'll bet a 600 mile trip is a long ways in a setup like that. Thanks for sharing. Craig __________________ 04 4x4 GMC Ext. Cab lifted 71 2wd GMC / Ramjet 350 ready for sheet metal 49 Studebaker pickup

01-31-2007, 05:08 PM	#8
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: Pics of my 72 What are the electric fans off of? Thanks

01-31-2007, 05:09 PM	#9
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: Pics of my 72 One more I forgot to ask. How did you wire the new style alternator? Sweet ride you have too

01-31-2007, 05:28 PM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Pics of my 72 __________________ 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

01-31-2007, 05:36 PM	#11
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,511	Re: Pics of my 72 great color. I also love the cage. (neck insurance) Ride in the power tour might not have been real comfortable but I would trade that for the looks you got. Nice job. I hope I can retire and help my son on his truck!! I can relate to that original intent of truck and what it turns into!! __________________ Bob

01-31-2007, 06:13 PM	#12
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,435	Re: Pics of my 72 I 'm speechless, no words come close to descibing that truck!!! Nice to see the Father Son projects. J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-31-2007, 06:30 PM	#13
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 669	Re: Pics of my 72 Very nice rig!! __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350

01-31-2007, 06:50 PM	#14
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Pics of my 72 NICE-NICE-NICE!!! Very well done, great work. You really meeting us @ Paragon this spring with that thang?

01-31-2007, 06:51 PM	#15
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,435	Re: Pics of my 72 That was so nice I went back and looked at it again and again... __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim



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01-31-2007, 07:05 PM	#17
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,640	Re: Pics of my 72 What are the front seats out of? __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

02-01-2007, 08:31 AM	#18
RAB38 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 164	Re: Pics of my 72 Thanks for all of the compliments guys. Actually the drive was not to bad, it is a little to loud with 3" exhaust and 2 chamber flows but other than that it drives great Inside the glovebox is my computer for the eldebrock proflow fuel injection and my wideband data logger for air fuel. It was the only place I could find to mount the stuff and hide it. The fans are part of the Be Cool radiator kit for 67-72 trucks capable of cooling up to 700hp I used a painless wiring harness to wire the truck and it was part of the kit. I was having some charging issues so I ended up running a 2 guage (I think) battery cable from the alternator directly to the battery, this seems to have solved the problem. The seats are bestop seats for jeep wranglers. I used the seat brackets out of a wrangler and modified them to bolt in the original holes on the floor, both seats are ajustable and tilt forward for access to the back. I would love to meet you guys up a paragon, just don't think I would do any rock crawling with it, have to hitch a ride , ha ha.. Thanks again __________________ 72 Blazer CST 383 stroker roller, fuel inj, t350,NP205, D60 front, 14b rear, detroit locker, 38 x15.50 mtz's, welds, cross over steering, custom cage,Line X Spray in liner, House of Colors Tangelo Pearl Orange

02-01-2007, 10:36 AM	#19
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Pics of my 72 What a beauty! You've done some very nice mods to that K5 - very impressive! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-01-2007, 10:46 AM	#20
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Pics of my 72 YYYEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Sweeeet! __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

02-01-2007, 07:48 PM	#21
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: Pics of my 72 Great innovation and craftsmanship on this beautiful Blazer! I too have to keep going back to look at the pics again! Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years! Last edited by 70gmcjimmy; 02-01-2007 at 07:49 PM.

02-01-2007, 10:36 PM	#22
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Pics of my 72 That's what I want mine to look like when I'm done with it. __________________ "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"

02-02-2007, 12:21 AM	#23
rydamoots Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 57	Re: Pics of my 72 Those seat bracket are killer! I would love to see how you modified them to fit. Any pics?

02-02-2007, 07:52 AM	#24
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,435	Re: Pics of my 72 OK, I went back and looked at it again, decided I would change something after all on that great looking truck. LOCATION- from his driveway to mine!!!! J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

02-02-2007, 08:48 AM	#25
RAB38 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 164	Re: Pics of my 72 i'll post some better pics of the seat brackets so you can see what we did. The only problem with them is where the factroy bushings were that attached the factory mounting bracket to the top part of the seat bracket. WE had to drill them out to take the bracket apart to modify it and we used bolts to put it back together. There is a little slop in it that I would like to get out some how maybe with some bushings or something, its not terrible but just one of those annoying things __________________ 72 Blazer CST 383 stroker roller, fuel inj, t350,NP205, D60 front, 14b rear, detroit locker, 38 x15.50 mtz's, welds, cross over steering, custom cage,Line X Spray in liner, House of Colors Tangelo Pearl Orange

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