1969 Blazer... Resurrected after a decade in hiding - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WillRide · 01-06-2014, 06:33 PM

I bought a 1969 Blazer in early 2003 while stationed in New Mexico. I towed it home to Michigan when I got out of the military that summer. Due to numerous issues and lack of funding, it found it's way to the back of my shop. I moved to Tennessee about 8 years ago now, but refused to part with the Blazer, so it stayed in MI with family. Now it is finally about to see the light of day again. I will try to keep progress posted as it gets brought back to life.

Here are a couple pictures of it in 2003 when I first bought it.

Sillyoldman · 01-06-2014, 06:36 PM

Welcome to the board!

jaros44sr · 01-06-2014, 09:28 PM

Welcome to the boards, looks good, ill watch

swyfor5 · 01-07-2014, 05:06 PM

Welcome to the board! Plans?

WillRide · 01-07-2014, 11:29 PM

Thanks guys. Initial plans are mechanical. Body will come off to get at everything easier. It has a 250 in it now, which will be replaced with a 350 out of a 1972 truck. The transfer case grenaded, so a new one will go in. All the brakes, suspension, and fuel lines will have to be gone through. New exhaust, bushings, etc, etc, etc...

Once it is running again, I'll start on the body. Obviously it needs a few patch panels, then a little body work, some fresh paint (won't be light blue but will be a 1969 color) and new window/door seals. Eventually interior to match the new paint, a roll bar, some nice wider painted steel wheels, and conservative but larger tires. Probably 33" ATs.

My goal is to be driving it with the top off this summer. We'll see how that goes.

fxdxharley · 01-10-2014, 12:48 PM

Nice project. If your looking for a Excellent body/ paint guy in your area. I have a friend that lives in louisville and occationally works out of his home shop. He used to live in maryville off of 321. he has done all my paint work. I in fact drive down the 1000 miles just for that. plus i get to hang with a good friend. pm me if your interested.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-18-2014, 11:36 PM

I believe those are the Sandia Mts in the background - good luck with the build! Pete

1992 · 01-19-2014, 12:43 AM

Love it! I'm new here as well and bought a '72 last Saturday after waiting for around 17 years. Couldn't be more stoked! Good luck with the build!

WillRide · 01-19-2014, 01:04 AM

Thanks guys!
FXDX - I'll let you know if I need a local paint guy
Pete - You are correct, those are the Sandias
1992 - Enjoy your '72!

01-06-2014, 06:33 PM	#1
WillRide Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 3	1969 Blazer... Resurrected after a decade in hiding I bought a 1969 Blazer in early 2003 while stationed in New Mexico. I towed it home to Michigan when I got out of the military that summer. Due to numerous issues and lack of funding, it found it's way to the back of my shop. I moved to Tennessee about 8 years ago now, but refused to part with the Blazer, so it stayed in MI with family. Now it is finally about to see the light of day again. I will try to keep progress posted as it gets brought back to life. Here are a couple pictures of it in 2003 when I first bought it. Attached Images

01-06-2014, 06:36 PM	#2
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: 1969 Blazer... Resurrected after a decade in hiding Welcome to the board! __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

01-06-2014, 09:28 PM	#3
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: 1969 Blazer... Resurrected after a decade in hiding Welcome to the boards, looks good, ill watch __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-07-2014, 05:06 PM	#4
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: 1969 Blazer... Resurrected after a decade in hiding Welcome to the board! Plans?

01-07-2014, 11:29 PM	#5
WillRide Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 3	Re: 1969 Blazer... Resurrected after a decade in hiding Thanks guys. Initial plans are mechanical. Body will come off to get at everything easier. It has a 250 in it now, which will be replaced with a 350 out of a 1972 truck. The transfer case grenaded, so a new one will go in. All the brakes, suspension, and fuel lines will have to be gone through. New exhaust, bushings, etc, etc, etc... Once it is running again, I'll start on the body. Obviously it needs a few patch panels, then a little body work, some fresh paint (won't be light blue but will be a 1969 color) and new window/door seals. Eventually interior to match the new paint, a roll bar, some nice wider painted steel wheels, and conservative but larger tires. Probably 33" ATs. My goal is to be driving it with the top off this summer. We'll see how that goes.

01-10-2014, 12:48 PM	#6
fxdxharley Just a nother gear head Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barrington NH Posts: 501	Re: 1969 Blazer... Resurrected after a decade in hiding Nice project. If your looking for a Excellent body/ paint guy in your area. I have a friend that lives in louisville and occationally works out of his home shop. He used to live in maryville off of 321. he has done all my paint work. I in fact drive down the 1000 miles just for that. plus i get to hang with a good friend. pm me if your interested. __________________ 2013 HD FLHX 2000 chevy 2500 6.0l 4x4 3dr 2000 harley fxdx 71 Jimmy 4x4- future crawler/ woods rig 71 blazer (C4 2wd conv project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523589

01-18-2014, 11:36 PM	#7
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,285	Re: 1969 Blazer... Resurrected after a decade in hiding I believe those are the Sandia Mts in the background - good luck with the build! Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-19-2014, 12:43 AM	#8
1992 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Spokane Posts: 14	Re: 1969 Blazer... Resurrected after a decade in hiding Love it! I'm new here as well and bought a '72 last Saturday after waiting for around 17 years. Couldn't be more stoked! Good luck with the build!

01-19-2014, 01:04 AM	#9
WillRide Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 3	Re: 1969 Blazer... Resurrected after a decade in hiding Thanks guys! FXDX - I'll let you know if I need a local paint guy Pete - You are correct, those are the Sandias 1992 - Enjoy your '72!



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