if you want one to bash up then why does it have to be a 1970....one of the rarest????
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if you want one to bash up then why does it have to be a 1970....one of the rarest????
Wandering_taoist
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Bash... no, enjoy, yes. I am a fan of the blazer and enjoy the looks, the old car smell, and the ability to drive it and smile with pride as it makes people's heads turn, It is a 4x4 so it needs to be fed a diet of dirt and snow, but I see no use in tearing up a vehicle. Long family history of pride in our vehicles, regardless of make/model. If I am going to get one and work on it, then it should make me happy driving it. This will be in the family as long as possible...I will enjoy passing it on later in life to one a enthused as I.
Are you a LEO?
Are you a LEO?
what is a LEO
So you are looking for one to fix up yourself and you are having a hard time finding one that isn't already restored?
DEMON44
Low-Tech Redneck
Law enforcement officer
Oh....
No but I pretend to be Martin Brody, Chief of Police of Amity Island, a small island with a big shark problem... on weekends Wandering_taoist
Registered Member
Got it... amusing, now I have t watch the movie again..."Show me the way to go home...."
Yes I am looking to get into a drivable project.
Yes I am looking to get into a drivable project.
69 and 1970 seem to be very rare...there are way more 1971 and 1972s out there...I am not all that familiar with the first generation Blazers
I would guess that more of those have had to be restored due to the fact that if you find one it's in pretty bad shape with rust
and if you believe the manufacturing numbers...only 7000 of them were ever made
Step in and have a look around...you will occasionally see some guys with 1970 Blazers for sale.
Wandering_taoist
Registered Member
I have never gotten into something like this, but like all things I like t get in over my head. I know this will be a long term fix, rust is inevitable up here, so I like the thought of dealing with a truck that was built well to begin with. I dislike fiberglass. Nothing like trials and tribulations to make us stronger.
Chuckh55
Registered Member
Joining from the Pacific NW
Evening,
As I sit here waiting for some promised snow I thought I would introduce myself. I doubt the snow arrives. My first K-5 was a 1978, which I loved, enough room for a small family and 135 lb Malamute, who was sure it belonged to him. I'm now looking for a M1009 project to work on. Steel Soldiers and CK5 seems to be the place to come for information. The build is not because it would be cheap, but the M1009 is pretty much bare bones and easier to work on. Old guys need simple. I look forward to talking as my project comes along.
Chuck,
KD7MHG
The older I get, the better I was...
Evening,
As I sit here waiting for some promised snow I thought I would introduce myself. I doubt the snow arrives. My first K-5 was a 1978, which I loved, enough room for a small family and 135 lb Malamute, who was sure it belonged to him. I'm now looking for a M1009 project to work on. Steel Soldiers and CK5 seems to be the place to come for information. The build is not because it would be cheap, but the M1009 is pretty much bare bones and easier to work on. Old guys need simple. I look forward to talking as my project comes along.
Chuck,
KD7MHG
The older I get, the better I was...
Wandering_taoist
Registered Member
I saw one with a neighboring police dept. They got one cheep and running from the US Gov. Bare bones and green...have fun with that.
Chuckh55
Registered Member
The government sells them to Police, Fire and I think some Scouting groups for about $125.00. Most are running, we had a M1008, A Peacekeeper and I know a couple of agency that had Humvee, used them to haul surf skis for rescue. A lot of rescue units get these vehicles.
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la_perla
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i saw some here:
http://cars.oodle.com/1969_1971-chevrolet-blazer/for-sale/
if they are too nice you can wreck them and then fix them.
i have a 94 yukon and i drive it like i stole it.
have fun.
http://cars.oodle.com/1969_1971-chevrolet-blazer/for-sale/
if they are too nice you can wreck them and then fix them.
i have a 94 yukon and i drive it like i stole it.
have fun.
Chuckh55
Registered Member
That's a thought, but think I will pass on the idea! smith15
Registered Member
New Member Introduction & Questions about my 72' Jimmy Half Cab
Hello,
I've been interested in K5's for a while. I finally have a couple of them. I'm located in the Baltimore area so I don't see many around here in Maryland. I just bought a 72' Jimmy Half Cab. I'm wondering if it is possible that it came that way stock. Did they make a 72' jimmy Half Cab stock? If so, are they rare? I tried to do a little research but couldn't find much information on the subject. I haven't had a chance to clean her up yet but I'm trying to post a couple pictures of her. Here's a few links, hopefully this works...
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h108/smith15151515/IMG_3548_zps56c631d1.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h108/smith15151515/IMG_3549_zps917b0195.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h108/smith15151515/IMG_3551_zpsc612fd25.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h108/smith15151515/IMG_3521_zps4a659ea9.jpg
Hello,
I've been interested in K5's for a while. I finally have a couple of them. I'm located in the Baltimore area so I don't see many around here in Maryland. I just bought a 72' Jimmy Half Cab. I'm wondering if it is possible that it came that way stock. Did they make a 72' jimmy Half Cab stock? If so, are they rare? I tried to do a little research but couldn't find much information on the subject. I haven't had a chance to clean her up yet but I'm trying to post a couple pictures of her. Here's a few links, hopefully this works...
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h108/smith15151515/IMG_3548_zps56c631d1.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h108/smith15151515/IMG_3549_zps917b0195.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h108/smith15151515/IMG_3551_zpsc612fd25.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h108/smith15151515/IMG_3521_zps4a659ea9.jpg
smith15
Registered Member
Thanks! I've been driving myself crazy trying to figure it out.
carl609
Newbie
Hello from Seattle, I have had a few K5's, and a bunch of square body pickups. I just picked up an 86 K10 shortbed, and figured this would be a good place to get info when I need it.
Chuckh55
Registered Member
Is your K10 a step side? Hello from across the lake.
