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bama51 · 06-16-2009, 08:18 AM

WOW! That's what I get for not checking the board DAILY! I was reaching for my wallet when I saw it was for sale, then I scrolled down and saw it was sold! Congrats Darren, and please keep us posted. Chris, I sincerely hope everything works out for you, whatever is going on.

classicchev · 06-29-2009, 11:05 PM

2 more sleeps

then the road trip begins. 2000 miles each way, I sure hope its worth the trip. Hopefuly I will see it with my own eyes on the 3 or if not for sure on the 4th of July(insert fireworks here).

Darren

VA72C10 · 06-29-2009, 11:09 PM

Travel mercies to you. Can't wait to see what you do with the blazer. It's the least you can do for those of us who wanted it

72BlckButy · 06-30-2009, 07:38 AM

Keep safe on the trip!

I see another documented trip thread coming along....

**lks dcvn** · 06-30-2009, 09:28 AM

Congrats on your purchase - saw it after it was sold as well...(thankfully) -

72 SHORTBED 7.0 · 07-03-2009, 10:09 AM

I read the whole thread , and all I can say is..... OOOO- MY GOD....you hit the jack pot just the work alone and the drop member is 4500. Man you don't have that much to do to the blazer.. good luck keep us posted

low burb · 07-03-2009, 01:18 PM

They were in Texas last night.

gringoloco · 07-05-2009, 12:02 AM

Said good-bye to an old friend today... Congrats Darren. Have a safe trip back to Canad-ia.

Frizzle Fry · 07-05-2009, 01:46 AM

That's tough to look at. You had a great vision for it Chris. We can only hope it gets all the love it deserves. The 502 will be a good start!

ratty 46 · 07-05-2009, 01:50 AM

I just ran across this build & was glued to the progress & then POW - sold.

I know that's gotta hurt - I ran a similar path on a pro streeted 66 chev II a year ago. I was it it WAY DEEP. The money did fund some needed suspension items for my 46 ford coupe though. That didn't cure the hurt though.

I hope the new owner, Darren, takes it to the next level & posts up some progress pix.

Thanks. I enjoyed your build to this point.

Ratty 46

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-05-2009, 08:39 AM

I only wish she would have been comming home with me....

killer71 · 07-05-2009, 08:42 AM

So is it to early to ask what the plans are now Chris?

gringoloco · 07-05-2009, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer71

So is it to early to ask what the plans are now Chris?

My plans? Waaaay too early for me. Still piecing my life back together. I still have some cool stuff in the works from PB for my '70 pickup, but that is ways off yet...

72 SHORTBED 7.0 · 07-05-2009, 03:23 PM

go luck ...If I would have seen this ,I would pick this up so fast man you hooked him up.. what happen to the 6.0

gringoloco · 07-05-2009, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 SHORTBED 7.0

go luck ...If I would have seen this ,I would pick this up so fast man you hooked him up.. what happen to the 6.0

The six liter is sold and ships tomorrow

72BlckButy · 07-05-2009, 07:35 PM

Chris keep you head up, and get things together. There's always another truck/blazer.

Thanks for giving us some great moments with your Blazer!

classicchev · 07-05-2009, 11:21 PM

We are now in southern Nebraska, after a crazy drive out of Shrevport to Tulsa in a rainstorm of not only rain but all the fireworks. Got some great pics that I will post later, in other words about another 1000 miles. Odometer just flipped to 5000 KM which is about 3000 miles.

It has been a great trip back, best part so far are all the looks, thumbs up and the best one "HOLY ****".
I will post more when I get home and my ass rounds out a bit..

Thanks again Chris for all the great work you have done, and for being patient with me Friday and Saturday while I got things arranged.

Oh, and by the way, KEEP SWEATING Chris, but dont sweat the small stuff, things will all come together for you in time.

Darren, and my co-pilot Corina(AKA sister)

classicchev · 07-05-2009, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by low burb

They were in Texas last night.

TEXAS IS HUGE, and I thought Saskatchawen was flat, we went 26 KM without turning the wheel.

SCOTI · 07-06-2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicchev

TEXAS IS HUGE, and I thought Saskatchawen was flat, we went 26 KM without turning the wheel.

Yep.

tobiahr · 07-06-2009, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicchev

TEXAS IS HUGE, and I thought Saskatchawen was flat, we went 26 KM without turning the wheel.

Texas is the only state I know of that measures distance in minutes. "Drive down this road about half an hour then turn left at the tree". or when asked haw far it is from Austin to Houston "about 2 and a half hours" is normal response.

nuke1 · 07-07-2009, 06:56 AM

hey now saskatchewan is not that flat! lol. would like to meet up with you some day classicchev to see the truck. and btw gringoloco, things always do turn around. good luck in your future ventures.

classicchev · 07-08-2009, 06:36 PM

Well after 4400+ miles and 8 days, IM HOME. Was a awesome trip, and I did not even fight with my co pilot/ sister. We took over 400 pics on the way down and back, most of them on the way back. I think we have may took the long way home, but we got to see some of the cool sights across the country, especially in the Black Hills. Saw the four guys in the mountain, Town of Deadwood, what was left of the City of Greensburg Kansas after a tornado and many other sites along the way.

Got to meet some cool people, even one board member that happened to stumple on us when we were gassing up in Rapid City. Tons of head turn, thumbs up and a few choice line that if I posted them on here all you will see is :******************************************************.

The Blazer will be at the Streetwheelers weekend this weekend, thanks to a few members of my family that convinced me to leave it in the Lethbridge area. I think I will have a a late Thursday night putting a few of my cool parts on it and getting all the bugs off the front end.

I will post a few of the coolest shots we got of "Louise" leaving the wonderfull USA.

Thanks again Chris, your work has impressed many people in the 2100 mile trip home.

Darren

72 SHORTBED 7.0 · 07-08-2009, 06:43 PM

Sound like yall had fun... that's how you buy something like that... you want it go buy it ... Good luck ...

72BlckButy · 07-08-2009, 09:43 PM

Can't wait to see some pics of the trip... glad to hear you made it home safely.

grnddwn · 07-13-2009, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuke1

hey now Saskatchewan is not that flat! lol. would like to meet up with you some day classicchev to see the truck. and btw gringoloco, things always do turn around. good luck in your future ventures.

Saskatchewanis that flat at nite when you"re heading east from Alberta and you can see the lights of Winnipeg it's a beautiful site. Just kidding my whole family is from there.

06-16-2009, 08:18 AM	#401
bama51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 140	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... WOW! That's what I get for not checking the board DAILY! I was reaching for my wallet when I saw it was for sale, then I scrolled down and saw it was sold! Congrats Darren, and please keep us posted. Chris, I sincerely hope everything works out for you, whatever is going on.

06-29-2009, 11:05 PM	#402
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... 2 more sleeps then the road trip begins. 2000 miles each way, I sure hope its worth the trip. Hopefuly I will see it with my own eyes on the 3 or if not for sure on the 4th of July(insert fireworks here). Darren __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

06-29-2009, 11:09 PM	#403
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Travel mercies to you. Can't wait to see what you do with the blazer. It's the least you can do for those of us who wanted it __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-30-2009, 07:38 AM	#404
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Keep safe on the trip! I see another documented trip thread coming along.... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-30-2009, 09:28 AM	#405
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07-03-2009, 10:09 AM	#406
72 SHORTBED 7.0 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dallas Tx in front of you Posts: 182	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... I read the whole thread , and all I can say is..... OOOO- MY GOD....you hit the jack pot just the work alone and the drop member is 4500. Man you don't have that much to do to the blazer.. good luck keep us posted

07-03-2009, 01:18 PM	#407
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07-05-2009, 01:46 AM	#409
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... That's tough to look at. You had a great vision for it Chris. We can only hope it gets all the love it deserves. The 502 will be a good start!

07-05-2009, 01:50 AM	#410
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... I just ran across this build & was glued to the progress & then POW - sold. I know that's gotta hurt - I ran a similar path on a pro streeted 66 chev II a year ago. I was it it WAY DEEP. The money did fund some needed suspension items for my 46 ford coupe though. That didn't cure the hurt though. I hope the new owner, Darren, takes it to the next level & posts up some progress pix. Thanks. I enjoyed your build to this point. Ratty 46 Last edited by ratty 46; 07-05-2009 at 01:51 AM.

07-05-2009, 08:39 AM	#411
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07-05-2009, 08:42 AM	#412
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07-05-2009, 03:23 PM	#414
72 SHORTBED 7.0 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dallas Tx in front of you Posts: 182	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... go luck ...If I would have seen this ,I would pick this up so fast man you hooked him up.. what happen to the 6.0

07-05-2009, 07:35 PM	#416
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Chris keep you head up, and get things together. There's always another truck/blazer. Thanks for giving us some great moments with your Blazer! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-05-2009, 11:21 PM	#417
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... We are now in southern Nebraska, after a crazy drive out of Shrevport to Tulsa in a rainstorm of not only rain but all the fireworks. Got some great pics that I will post later, in other words about another 1000 miles. Odometer just flipped to 5000 KM which is about 3000 miles. It has been a great trip back, best part so far are all the looks, thumbs up and the best one "HOLY ****". I will post more when I get home and my ass rounds out a bit.. Thanks again Chris for all the great work you have done, and for being patient with me Friday and Saturday while I got things arranged. Oh, and by the way, KEEP SWEATING Chris, but dont sweat the small stuff, things will all come together for you in time. Darren, and my co-pilot Corina(AKA sister) __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter



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classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Well after 4400+ miles and 8 days, IM HOME. Was a awesome trip, and I did not even fight with my co pilot/ sister. We took over 400 pics on the way down and back, most of them on the way back. I think we have may took the long way home, but we got to see some of the cool sights across the country, especially in the Black Hills. Saw the four guys in the mountain, Town of Deadwood, what was left of the City of Greensburg Kansas after a tornado and many other sites along the way. Got to meet some cool people, even one board member that happened to stumple on us when we were gassing up in Rapid City. Tons of head turn, thumbs up and a few choice line that if I posted them on here all you will see is :******************************************************. The Blazer will be at the Streetwheelers weekend this weekend, thanks to a few members of my family that convinced me to leave it in the Lethbridge area. I think I will have a a late Thursday night putting a few of my cool parts on it and getting all the bugs off the front end. I will post a few of the coolest shots we got of "Louise" leaving the wonderfull USA. Thanks again Chris, your work has impressed many people in the 2100 mile trip home. Darren __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

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