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Looks awesome! I love that interior. No matter what you decide to do it'll be a nice truck. Although I prefer to see them on the ground:)
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I say keep it stock Its a great referance book. Love that Interior

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Sorry, meant your truck not old blazer.

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Thanks! The Highlander plaid makes this truck for me--would be easier to see the seats if it was slammed :devil:
Part of me agrees. I definitely need to get more pictures, if for nothing more than reference.
OIC. I have a truck? :lol: It is SO neglected right now--I should probably go drive it just to keep the battery charged...

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X2! Just needs stock wheels and caps. You can never go backwards to "original".

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The only thing I did to mine was a lift.New tires/rool bar/and a brush gaurd soon to be added

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Good way to justify slamming it:metal:
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Haha! You are just like me, I can always find an excuse to modify my trucks. Even though I know I probably shouldn't:)
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Sweet rig! 4x4 or 2wd which ever way will be awesome.

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I've thought about doing just that. Original gets just as many looks as custom.
Nice start there! I like the interior/color :)
Haha- yeah, why waste that good looking plaid on only the tall folks :lol:
That's part of the fun- imparting some of your personality on your vehicle.
Thanks! Still not sure how I'll ruin this one...

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More tinkering. Found out I had a nice little leak at the upper corner of the windshield when it rained the other day...

I knew I was missing the drip deflectors (on order), but this leak was coming from a different area. Looking around, I found that there were no bolts in the visors holding the corners of the top down (!), hence the drippy-ness on the floorboard (and my leg). Grabbed a couple of stainless, 5/16-18 phillips screws, 2.5" long (thanks for the info, forum search!).

While I was at it, I also decided to replace the PO's ugly top hold-down hardware with something a little more 'correct' looking--at least to my eye. Not going for a concours resto here, but the hardware store bolts just were not doing it for me. Did a quickie polish on the stainless top hold-down strips, too. Much mo' betta now :chevy:

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...and I had the 'posers' out together while I was moving cars around...

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That was what i was talking bout, best of both. They look awesome together

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Thanks! I thought it was kind of a cool pic
You guys got me thinking... I really like the look of BBrendal's Blazer on the 15x8s with dog dishes. I know Stockton Wheel makes these in up to 16x12 to accept factory hubcaps. Hmmmmmm...

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I'm loving this blazer exactly how it is. BUT, if you still want a blazer to modify, and don't want the guilt associated with molesting this original, we can trade straight across. Trust me, there is no guilt in modifying this blazer. :lol:

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Nice pickup on the Blazer, I hope to one day have one to go with my 68. I'm subscribed to see what you do with it.

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Another thread I will have to keep an eye on! Sweet looking Blazer, nice find....

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Again congrats on the Blazer! I cant wait to see what you do with it either way it will be better! good luck on your tough choices ahead of you.

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I thought for sure you would cut this thing up. I am sure I will dig it no matter what direction you go. I am a little partial to Highlanders.

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Ooh. Subscribed for this one. Nice find. I dig it! I REALLY hope you lift her up and keep it an offroading type vehicle. :D

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It looks solid! ...but, I'll have to pass on your offer :lol: How do you like your Softopper?
Thanks and welcome. It is nice having one of each
Thanks!
Yeah, still dunno where it's headed, but I'm having fun tinkering with it either way
What?! Have I given myself a reputation as a hack? :lol:
A lift would be VERY extreme for me--I usually go in the other direction-- we'll see ;)

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You guys got me thinking... I really like the look of BBrendal's Blazer on the 15x8s with dog dishes. I know Stockton Wheel makes these in up to 16x12 to accept factory hubcaps. Hmmmmmm...[/QUOTE]

It would look awesome dropped on some steel wheels and stock caps.:devil:

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Do it.. Do it.. Do it! :metal: :lol:

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[QUOTE=gringoloco;5791768]How do you like your Softopper?QUOTE]

The Good: I like the fact that I didn't have to have a custom top made. Installation was what I expected (easy with a few hiccups - prolly just a 40 yr old rig kind of thing).

The Bad: The back end is very square looking when viewed from the side. I wish that Softopper had kept more true to the hardtop lines. Also, back flap is secured to the tailgate with hook-n-loop instead of snaps. Made for a quick install but feels a lil cheap to me. :shrug:

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Agreed. I like this look:

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...316C853F28.jpg

We'll see what happens--I'm still tossing ideas around ;)
Thanks for the info--I think I might like one in white for the summer. How is it for water leakage?
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