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Erik V · 12-26-2012, 09:29 PM

Took Dad's old Jimmy to my first 4X4 Car Show in September (the RTI pics didnt come out good as Dad wasnt feeling good, and operating the camera with what we found out at the ER that afternoon was full flown appendicitis). This 71 Blazer rolled in midday, survivor/original other than a repaint in the 80's I think he said. Owner recognized my truck, turns out he used to race a white 72 "The White Whale" in the 70's alongside Dad in my Jimmy. The black Willy's is Dad's current offroader.

I've decided "patina" is ok, and since all but the driver fender and door are original panels, I'm going to concentrate on the engine bay while Dad's still around to enjoy seeing the truck transform-and I'm going to mildly offroad it, and use as a summer toy. Looks like an LS swap is in my future.

12-26-2012, 09:29 PM	#432
Erik V Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 174	Re: How about some pics of 69-72 Blazers and Jimmys. Took Dad's old Jimmy to my first 4X4 Car Show in September (the RTI pics didnt come out good as Dad wasnt feeling good, and operating the camera with what we found out at the ER that afternoon was full flown appendicitis). This 71 Blazer rolled in midday, survivor/original other than a repaint in the 80's I think he said. Owner recognized my truck, turns out he used to race a white 72 "The White Whale" in the 70's alongside Dad in my Jimmy. The black Willy's is Dad's current offroader. I've decided "patina" is ok, and since all but the driver fender and door are original panels, I'm going to concentrate on the engine bay while Dad's still around to enjoy seeing the truck transform-and I'm going to mildly offroad it, and use as a summer toy. Looks like an LS swap is in my future.