My Full-Top 81 Blazer That I Bought Yesterday! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wildmanaaron · 08-10-2006, 11:46 PM

Here is some pictures of the 1981 Blazer that I had posted earlier. I bought it last night.

This is how it looks after installing a set of 22" wheels today, that I had left over from another vehicle. I plan to lower it some tomorrow!

http://www.studentweb.eku.edu/aaron_cowan4/DSC01136.JPG
http://www.studentweb.eku.edu/aaron_cowan4/DSC01137.JPG
http://www.studentweb.eku.edu/aaron_cowan4/DSC01138.JPG

What do you think?

bagged74 · 08-11-2006, 12:39 AM

Sweet

how much you want for it??

danny7139 · 08-11-2006, 05:20 PM

Nice blazer. I think it would look even better with the right year trim tho. The all chrome trim would be sweet with that paint instead of the scotsdale. But that is a really nice find. Who makes those rims? I like the look.

wildmanaaron · 08-11-2006, 07:40 PM

Well now its 2" lower in the front with new rear brakes. The wheels are BOSS 304 22x9.5". I didnt give a whole lot for the Blazer and have already started trying to get some correct parts for it!

I intend to remove all of the trim, change the grill, paint it, etc.

79BIG10 · 08-12-2006, 01:16 PM

Really nice looking blazer.

I wouldn't paint it expect for the top. Also I would change out the grill to something like a billet style.

wildmanaaron · 08-13-2006, 11:27 PM

I just dont know if I want the regular billet grill or the phantom? What do you all think?

bagged74 · 08-13-2006, 11:40 PM

phantom all the way

**Captkaos** · 08-15-2006, 04:53 PM

Sweet Ride Aaron!

wildmanaaron · 08-15-2006, 09:39 PM

Thanks man!

I just redid the stereo wiring tonight. Hopefully with board members help I can get the gauge cluster swapped over to.

I am leaving Sunday afternoon for college, so I need to have some gauges working soon!

S_Lahnen · 08-20-2006, 08:42 PM

i thought the full tops ended in 74/75.???? or was that at one time a body swap. anyways thats a sharp looking truck. love the color

**Palf70Step** · 08-20-2006, 09:17 PM

Blazer looks great.

wildmanaaron · 08-20-2006, 10:50 PM

Thanks for the comments. Its not perfect yet, but it does run!!

I didnt want to post anything about the trucks history without some proof. But 2 weeks later after buying it, I still don't have any proof. But this is what the guy whom I bought it from said:

"He bought the Blazer around 1981 from a dealership in Oklahoma. On the glovebox, or inside the glovebox was a decal or something that said it was made for the 1981 Sugar Bowl. The guy I bought it from said he had also met a guy somewhere else who had a full top 81-91 Blazer that was one of a few that was built for the Chicago White Sox owners."

Now keep in mind, I am not making any insinuations, not yet anyways. I ordered a Chevy Restoration Packet, and they at first couldnt find the VIN number until I finally told them it was a K5 Blazer (Might just be coincidence).
Hopefully one day I can find out more information on this! It isnt too hard to fathom Chevy building these vehicles though!!

BeerMonkeY · 08-23-2006, 10:04 AM

a friend of mine took a 89 blazer and made it into a 75 full top, grafted on a 75 windsheild frame, cut the doors and swapped the 75 clip on it, looks awesome. ill try to get some pics up

wildmanaaron · 08-23-2006, 07:10 PM

I scored a Dual Headlight harness, lights, etc today in the local junkyard for $20!! Cant wait to get the DHL radiator support and get all of that bolted in!

I think a Phantom Grill will go on the beast!

Big Block · 08-24-2006, 08:34 PM

Nice looking Blazer. You will love driving it with the top off.

wildmanaaron · 09-06-2006, 12:54 AM

Driving with the top off? What is that?

Seriously, I have nowhere to put the top right now. Im living in an apartment complex for awhile until I get my house. If I had a garage to put the Blazer in, the top would only be on in the winter!

So far, I have added a new chrome bumper (That is crooked. THink my frame is bent). Waiting to put in a decent floorliner before adding carpet.

08-10-2006, 11:46 PM	#1
wildmanaaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 396	My Full-Top 81 Blazer That I Bought Yesterday! Here is some pictures of the 1981 Blazer that I had posted earlier. I bought it last night. This is how it looks after installing a set of 22" wheels today, that I had left over from another vehicle. I plan to lower it some tomorrow! http://www.studentweb.eku.edu/aaron_cowan4/DSC01136.JPG http://www.studentweb.eku.edu/aaron_cowan4/DSC01137.JPG http://www.studentweb.eku.edu/aaron_cowan4/DSC01138.JPG What do you think?

08-11-2006, 12:39 AM	#2
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: My Full-Top 81 Blazer That I Bought Yesterday! Sweet how much you want for it??

08-11-2006, 05:20 PM	#3
danny7139 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 8	Re: My Full-Top 81 Blazer That I Bought Yesterday! Nice blazer. I think it would look even better with the right year trim tho. The all chrome trim would be sweet with that paint instead of the scotsdale. But that is a really nice find. Who makes those rims? I like the look. Last edited by danny7139; 08-11-2006 at 05:22 PM.

08-11-2006, 07:40 PM	#4
wildmanaaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 396	Re: My Full-Top 81 Blazer That I Bought Yesterday! Well now its 2" lower in the front with new rear brakes. The wheels are BOSS 304 22x9.5". I didnt give a whole lot for the Blazer and have already started trying to get some correct parts for it! I intend to remove all of the trim, change the grill, paint it, etc.

08-12-2006, 01:16 PM	#5
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Re: My Full-Top 81 Blazer That I Bought Yesterday! Really nice looking blazer. I wouldn't paint it expect for the top. Also I would change out the grill to something like a billet style. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

08-13-2006, 11:27 PM	#6
wildmanaaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 396	Re: My Full-Top 81 Blazer That I Bought Yesterday! I just dont know if I want the regular billet grill or the phantom? What do you all think?

08-13-2006, 11:40 PM	#7
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: My Full-Top 81 Blazer That I Bought Yesterday! phantom all the way Attached Images

08-15-2006, 04:53 PM	#8
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08-15-2006, 09:39 PM	#9
wildmanaaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 396	Re: My Full-Top 81 Blazer That I Bought Yesterday! Thanks man! I just redid the stereo wiring tonight. Hopefully with board members help I can get the gauge cluster swapped over to. I am leaving Sunday afternoon for college, so I need to have some gauges working soon!

08-20-2006, 08:42 PM	#10
S_Lahnen Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: brocton, n.y. Posts: 20	Re: My Full-Top 81 Blazer That I Bought Yesterday! i thought the full tops ended in 74/75.???? or was that at one time a body swap. anyways thats a sharp looking truck. love the color __________________ LAHNEN RACINGDEMO DERBY team GET BENT 1988 chevy k3500 1972 chevy c 10 1980 chevy 3500 dump truck

08-20-2006, 09:17 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,669	Re: My Full-Top 81 Blazer That I Bought Yesterday! Blazer looks great. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-20-2006, 10:50 PM	#12
wildmanaaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 396	Re: My Full-Top 81 Blazer That I Bought Yesterday! Thanks for the comments. Its not perfect yet, but it does run!! I didnt want to post anything about the trucks history without some proof. But 2 weeks later after buying it, I still don't have any proof. But this is what the guy whom I bought it from said: "He bought the Blazer around 1981 from a dealership in Oklahoma. On the glovebox, or inside the glovebox was a decal or something that said it was made for the 1981 Sugar Bowl. The guy I bought it from said he had also met a guy somewhere else who had a full top 81-91 Blazer that was one of a few that was built for the Chicago White Sox owners." Now keep in mind, I am not making any insinuations, not yet anyways. I ordered a Chevy Restoration Packet, and they at first couldnt find the VIN number until I finally told them it was a K5 Blazer (Might just be coincidence). Hopefully one day I can find out more information on this! It isnt too hard to fathom Chevy building these vehicles though!!

08-23-2006, 10:04 AM	#13
BeerMonkeY sold Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: PA Posts: 227	Re: My Full-Top 81 Blazer That I Bought Yesterday! a friend of mine took a 89 blazer and made it into a 75 full top, grafted on a 75 windsheild frame, cut the doors and swapped the 75 clip on it, looks awesome. ill try to get some pics up __________________ 07 Rubicon, 2" lift,35's on some bling'n 20"s, warn winch. (20's for sale, 5on5) looking for 73-87 crew cab with 8' bed,2wd,PM me if you see one around

08-23-2006, 07:10 PM	#14
wildmanaaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 396	Re: My Full-Top 81 Blazer That I Bought Yesterday! I scored a Dual Headlight harness, lights, etc today in the local junkyard for $20!! Cant wait to get the DHL radiator support and get all of that bolted in! I think a Phantom Grill will go on the beast!

08-24-2006, 08:34 PM	#15
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: My Full-Top 81 Blazer That I Bought Yesterday! Nice looking Blazer. You will love driving it with the top off.



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09-06-2006, 12:54 AM	#16
wildmanaaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 396	Re: My Full-Top 81 Blazer That I Bought Yesterday! Driving with the top off? What is that? Seriously, I have nowhere to put the top right now. Im living in an apartment complex for awhile until I get my house. If I had a garage to put the Blazer in, the top would only be on in the winter! So far, I have added a new chrome bumper (That is crooked. THink my frame is bent). Waiting to put in a decent floorliner before adding carpet.

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