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ArmyMech71 · 05-14-2013, 12:20 PM

Hi my name is Brandon, I'm a mechanic in the Army and for the next 5 months im deployed (stuck) in Afghanistan. I'm from Idaho and love my Chevy trucks! My wife bought me a 72 Blazer the truck I always wanted, here's some pics and plans i have for it. This is my first time ever making a "thread" or "post" so if i mess stuff up sorry i'm learning...

ArmyMech71 · 05-14-2013, 12:33 PM

My wife took these pics for me.

flashed · 05-14-2013, 12:56 PM

Very nice rig she got you ,she has good taste.

ArmyMech71 · 05-14-2013, 12:57 PM

some more pics

VA72C10 · 05-14-2013, 12:58 PM

Nice rig! Looks solid. Thank you for your service!

ArmyMech71 · 05-14-2013, 01:02 PM

thank you for the comments guys!

ArmyMech71 · 05-14-2013, 01:05 PM

The truck has a new 383 stroker, hughes turbo 350, hurst shifter, 4 inch suspension with 2 inch body lift, traction bars

ArmyMech71 · 05-14-2013, 01:16 PM

Here is the plan for the truck, 42" Iroks, 1 ton's d60 front 14ff rear from 86 chevy, and some rust repair. if you guys have any suggestions on the lift to fit the tires im all ears. Thanks Brandon

**truckster** · 05-14-2013, 01:19 PM

My wife bought me my Blazer about a year after I got back from Iraq.

That seems like a long, long time ago.

Congratulations. Stay safe.

Big Block · 05-14-2013, 01:20 PM

Your going to love it. Looks like a good one to start with. Welcome to the board.
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ArmyMech71 · 05-14-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

My wife bought me my Blazer about a year after I got back from Iraq.

That seems like a long, long time ago.

Congratulations. Stay safe.

thank you, i will, this is my last time coming over here cant wait to be home!

bouncytruck · 05-14-2013, 02:02 PM

1) Welcome to the board
2) Good looking truck
3) Thank you for your service

RANDAL · 05-14-2013, 02:37 PM

looks clean, And Thank you for your service.

flashed · 05-14-2013, 02:38 PM

I forgot to say ,Thankyou For Your Service ,on my earlier reply .

JustLearnin · 05-14-2013, 05:06 PM

Looks like a great rig to start with Brandon. Your wife sounds like a keeper, and you being a mechanic, sounds like a perfect match. I'll be keeping an eye open for spotting your rig when you get back... Be safe, and thank you for your service.

swyfor5 · 05-14-2013, 09:26 PM

Awesome K5, but way more awesome wife. Thank you for your service, and thank's to your wife too! Can't wait till you get back and can get wrenching on it! Look's like there both a "keeper"!

ArmyMech71 · 05-14-2013, 10:14 PM

Thank you guys for the support!! ya the wife is a "keeper"!! lol

ArmyMech71 · 05-14-2013, 10:18 PM

Its no blazer but its what i have to drive for now! lol

**70cst** · 05-14-2013, 10:53 PM

That's a keeper

My3Sons! · 05-14-2013, 11:47 PM

Man, nice Blazer, but seriously your daily driver looks like something out of Mad Max! Think of the looks you'd get driving that down the road here in the states.

Stay safe, thanks to you and your family for what you are doing for us all!
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ArmyMech71 · 05-15-2013, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by My3Sons!

Man, nice Blazer, but seriously your daily driver looks like something out of Mad Max! Think of the looks you'd get driving that down the road here in the states.

Stay safe, thanks to you and your family for what you are doing for us all!
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Thank you, i wish i could take that truck back home!! lol

ArmyMech71 · 09-28-2013, 01:02 PM

Well I only have a couple weeks left in Afganistan and i want to order some stuff now so its waiting on me when i get home, the main thing i need right now is rocker panels, whats the best place to buy them from?

RiverRunner · 09-28-2013, 02:23 PM

Hey ArmyMech, Ive recently ordered panels and floor pans from both Brothers Trucks in California and LMC. LMC seems to be slightly cheaper (By a couple bucks) but Brothers ships out a little faster. No complaints from either.

Man, I don't envy you right now. The last couple weeks of deployments were the longest of my life!

**DeadheadNM** · 09-28-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmyMech71

Well I only have a couple weeks left in Afganistan and i want to order some stuff now so its waiting on me when i get home, the main thing i need right now is rocker panels, whats the best place to buy them from?

Check out what board member Wes Hepp (classicheartbeat) has to offer - he'll have most of everything you'll need and is located next door to Idaho in WA. I've purchased a lot of parts from Wes - he's a stand-up guy who knows these trucks well. Here's a link to his website: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/

Be safe!

ArmyMech71 · 09-28-2013, 03:49 PM

Thanks for the advice guys

05-14-2013, 12:20 PM	#1
ArmyMech71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO) Posts: 31	HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) Hi my name is Brandon, I'm a mechanic in the Army and for the next 5 months im deployed (stuck) in Afghanistan. I'm from Idaho and love my Chevy trucks! My wife bought me a 72 Blazer the truck I always wanted, here's some pics and plans i have for it. This is my first time ever making a "thread" or "post" so if i mess stuff up sorry i'm learning... __________________

05-14-2013, 12:33 PM	#2
ArmyMech71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO) Posts: 31	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) My wife took these pics for me. Attached Images __________________

05-14-2013, 12:56 PM	#3
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) Very nice rig she got you ,she has good taste.

05-14-2013, 12:57 PM	#4
ArmyMech71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO) Posts: 31	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) some more pics Attached Images __________________

05-14-2013, 12:58 PM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) Nice rig! Looks solid. Thank you for your service! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-14-2013, 01:02 PM	#6
ArmyMech71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO) Posts: 31	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) thank you for the comments guys! __________________

05-14-2013, 01:05 PM	#7
ArmyMech71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO) Posts: 31	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) The truck has a new 383 stroker, hughes turbo 350, hurst shifter, 4 inch suspension with 2 inch body lift, traction bars __________________

05-14-2013, 01:16 PM	#8
ArmyMech71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO) Posts: 31	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) Here is the plan for the truck, 42" Iroks, 1 ton's d60 front 14ff rear from 86 chevy, and some rust repair. if you guys have any suggestions on the lift to fit the tires im all ears. Thanks Brandon Attached Images __________________

05-14-2013, 01:19 PM	#9
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,795	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) My wife bought me my Blazer about a year after I got back from Iraq. That seems like a long, long time ago. Congratulations. Stay safe.

05-14-2013, 01:20 PM	#10
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) Your going to love it. Looks like a good one to start with. Welcome to the board. Posted via Mobile Device

05-14-2013, 02:02 PM	#12
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) 1) Welcome to the board 2) Good looking truck 3) Thank you for your service __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-14-2013, 02:37 PM	#13
RANDAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Posts: 396	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) looks clean, And Thank you for your service.

05-14-2013, 02:38 PM	#14
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) I forgot to say ,Thankyou For Your Service ,on my earlier reply .

05-14-2013, 05:06 PM	#15
JustLearnin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North Idaho Posts: 69	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) Looks like a great rig to start with Brandon. Your wife sounds like a keeper, and you being a mechanic, sounds like a perfect match. I'll be keeping an eye open for spotting your rig when you get back... Be safe, and thank you for your service. __________________ -- Don (Psalms 27:1) My '72 Blazer Build Thread

05-14-2013, 09:26 PM	#16
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) Awesome K5, but way more awesome wife. Thank you for your service, and thank's to your wife too! Can't wait till you get back and can get wrenching on it! Look's like there both a "keeper"!



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05-14-2013, 10:14 PM	#17
ArmyMech71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO) Posts: 31	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) Thank you guys for the support!! ya the wife is a "keeper"!! lol __________________

05-14-2013, 10:18 PM	#18
ArmyMech71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO) Posts: 31	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) Its no blazer but its what i have to drive for now! lol Attached Images __________________

05-14-2013, 10:53 PM	#19
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) That's a keeper __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-14-2013, 11:47 PM	#20
My3Sons! Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 126	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) Man, nice Blazer, but seriously your daily driver looks like something out of Mad Max! Think of the looks you'd get driving that down the road here in the states. Stay safe, thanks to you and your family for what you are doing for us all! Posted via Mobile Device

09-28-2013, 01:02 PM	#22
ArmyMech71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO) Posts: 31	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) Well I only have a couple weeks left in Afganistan and i want to order some stuff now so its waiting on me when i get home, the main thing i need right now is rocker panels, whats the best place to buy them from? __________________

09-28-2013, 02:23 PM	#23
RiverRunner Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Medford Oregon Posts: 2	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) Hey ArmyMech, Ive recently ordered panels and floor pans from both Brothers Trucks in California and LMC. LMC seems to be slightly cheaper (By a couple bucks) but Brothers ships out a little faster. No complaints from either. Man, I don't envy you right now. The last couple weeks of deployments were the longest of my life!

09-28-2013, 03:49 PM	#25
ArmyMech71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Fob Shank Afghanistan (CDA IDAHO) Posts: 31	Re: HI from Afghanistan (My 72 Blazer) Thanks for the advice guys __________________

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