I think this is the appropriate place to introduce myself.
I just picked up a 1974 Blazer 4wd for $400 (+$250 in fuel and food). All in all it is a fairly solid truck. Rust in the normal areas (foot wells / rockers). It currently has a 3" BL with 33x10.5 tires.
A few pictures - On the trailer getting fuel:
Back home:
Last night I was able to get everything stripped out of the back of the truck.
VIN states that it was originally a 2-barrel 350 v8 (LF5) and the SPI label agrees, but now has a 4-barrel motor in it. Checking the block numbers, it is a 1975 350 out of a Camaro or Nova (LM1) that could either be a 2 bolt or 4 bolt main block. Being from a Camaro or Nova, I doubt it is a 4 bolt.
I have owned a few s-series trucks in the past and know a lot about them. This is my first full size Blazer. My dad used to have two old Chevy farm trucks (73 1/2 Ton 4wd & 74 3/4 Ton 4wd) that I maintained, so I am familiar with the mechanics and drivetrains. I still have the 4-bolt main 350 and the transfer case out of the 74 sitting under the barn.
I also have a 1970 Chevelle that I have owned for 14+ years now and which I just started the process of restoring. I bought the Blazer as an intermediary project to get my metal working skills and confidence up. I find myself wanting to do everything perfect and undetectable on the Chevelle, but end up cutting out my work, more often than not, because I am not happy with the results. Right now I am just hand forming the patch panels so it hasn't had that much of an impact on the pocket book, but I do not want to mess up larger more expensive pieces! With the Blazer, my goal is a good looking, functional truck and I really do not care to get the attention to detail into it that I am looking for in my Chevelle. As you can see from the pictures, I have some areas that need attention and these areas should prove to be good experience builders.
I have my own personal website that anyone can go see. Check my profile or signature for a link.
Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself. I have already learned a lot from many different members here and hope to get to know everyone! Thanks!!
I just picked up a 1974 Blazer 4wd for $400 (+$250 in fuel and food). All in all it is a fairly solid truck. Rust in the normal areas (foot wells / rockers). It currently has a 3" BL with 33x10.5 tires.
A few pictures - On the trailer getting fuel:
Back home:
Last night I was able to get everything stripped out of the back of the truck.
VIN states that it was originally a 2-barrel 350 v8 (LF5) and the SPI label agrees, but now has a 4-barrel motor in it. Checking the block numbers, it is a 1975 350 out of a Camaro or Nova (LM1) that could either be a 2 bolt or 4 bolt main block. Being from a Camaro or Nova, I doubt it is a 4 bolt.
I have owned a few s-series trucks in the past and know a lot about them. This is my first full size Blazer. My dad used to have two old Chevy farm trucks (73 1/2 Ton 4wd & 74 3/4 Ton 4wd) that I maintained, so I am familiar with the mechanics and drivetrains. I still have the 4-bolt main 350 and the transfer case out of the 74 sitting under the barn.
I also have a 1970 Chevelle that I have owned for 14+ years now and which I just started the process of restoring. I bought the Blazer as an intermediary project to get my metal working skills and confidence up. I find myself wanting to do everything perfect and undetectable on the Chevelle, but end up cutting out my work, more often than not, because I am not happy with the results. Right now I am just hand forming the patch panels so it hasn't had that much of an impact on the pocket book, but I do not want to mess up larger more expensive pieces! With the Blazer, my goal is a good looking, functional truck and I really do not care to get the attention to detail into it that I am looking for in my Chevelle. As you can see from the pictures, I have some areas that need attention and these areas should prove to be good experience builders.
I have my own personal website that anyone can go see. Check my profile or signature for a link.
Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself. I have already learned a lot from many different members here and hope to get to know everyone! Thanks!!
