Well...We finally put one back on the road today - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**tim71** · 06-18-2023, 12:03 AM

After 2 1/2 years of mostly fun times and watching some $$ disappear, my Blazer build finally hit the streets today. It's not 100% complete, but at the point where it can be driven. The hood just went on and it isn't cooperating and hopefully the top will go on this coming week. I've had a terrible time getting the power brakes to function properly or it would have been on the road 3-4 weeks ago. Now they're working good after replacing the new mc, booster and prop valve. Two sets of new brake components and I really can't say what fixed the proplem. The new brass prop valve is ugly.

So, maiden voyage was to a church parking lot about a mile from my house and back. No real issues, good temp, good brakes and a nice breeze in my face. There is a cruise in/car show at a Lowes about 10 miles from me every Saturday, so I thought that this cruise in would be a good destination. I was nervous as heck, picturing being broke down, or a traffic accident or maybe one of my wheels coming off. Blazer drove like a champ with no issues. Blazer seemed to be a hit at the cruise in, had a crowd around it constantly.

Here's some photos of an Indiana Blazer that went back on the road today and now has 24 miles on it. Once Blazer is 100% (if that ever happens) I'm thinking maybe of posting a summary of the 30 month build on the build page.

best view · 06-18-2023, 08:26 AM

That’s a beauty it takes a long time to fix anything now go have fun and go get a suburban to restore complete the sickness

**DeadheadNM** · 06-18-2023, 10:15 AM

Congratulations Tim! Looks great. No leaks or wheel-offs too. Excellent. Post more pics when possible.

**richard2717** · 06-18-2023, 10:16 AM

Looks great Tim. Enjoy

**tim71** · 06-18-2023, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by best view

That’s a beauty it takes a long time to fix anything now go have fun and go get a suburban to restore complete the sickness

Ha Ha...I love suburbans, but I would have to sell the Blazer to afford to do that.

**tim71** · 06-18-2023, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Congratulations Tim! Looks great. No leaks or wheel-offs too. Excellent. Post more pics when possible.

Thanks, I'll post some more photos or maybe do an after the fact build thread.

**tim71** · 06-18-2023, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by richard2717

Looks great Tim. Enjoy

Thanks. I knew my drive to Massachusetts and Maryland would pay off. The Blazer has the front leaf springs that I purchased from you. Seems like a long time ago.

**tim71** · 06-18-2023, 02:54 PM

Underhood...

**Tmend** · 06-18-2023, 11:21 PM

Beauty sir

**special-K** · 06-19-2023, 08:35 AM

Snuck on in on us, ey? Mighty fine Blazer right there! Time for you and some others to nominate yourselves for TOTM. I'd nominate your blazer but I'm feeling lazy

**tim71** · 06-19-2023, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmend

Beauty sir

Thanks, a number of parts acquired from you are part of the Blazer.

**tim71** · 06-19-2023, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Snuck on in on us, ey? Mighty fine Blazer right there! Time for you and some others to nominate yourselves for TOTM. I'd nominate your blazer but I'm feeling lazy

Thanks for your compliment. I think it would be wierd to nominate myself for TOTM, or for anything else.

**BIG ORANGE** · 06-19-2023, 06:41 PM

Simply beautiful,, well done........👌

**too much stuff** · 06-21-2023, 12:19 AM

Very nice. Go enjoy it now...

**tim71** · 06-21-2023, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BIG ORANGE

Simply beautiful,, well done........👌

Thank you. This Blazer got caught up in the whole Covid experience. During the build I watched first hand the cost of everything increase(especially shipping). Also, it seemed like the time it took to have anything done was much slower than in the past.

**tim71** · 06-23-2023, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Very nice. Go enjoy it now...

Thanks for your comment. Looking forward to the enjoyment time. Top went on yesterday and it seems as though the windshield frame has relaxed somewhat and the tops sides have also relaxed outward a little bit thus causing every bolt hole to not be lined up. Going to take some effort and tweaking, but doesn't everything,

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 06-24-2023, 08:04 AM

WOW, well done man, under the hood looks great too ....

**Yukon Jack** · 06-27-2023, 10:16 AM

Beautiful K5!!!

06-18-2023, 12:03 AM	#1
tim71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Brownsburg, IN Posts: 1,072	Well...We finally put one back on the road today After 2 1/2 years of mostly fun times and watching some $$ disappear, my Blazer build finally hit the streets today. It's not 100% complete, but at the point where it can be driven. The hood just went on and it isn't cooperating and hopefully the top will go on this coming week. I've had a terrible time getting the power brakes to function properly or it would have been on the road 3-4 weeks ago. Now they're working good after replacing the new mc, booster and prop valve. Two sets of new brake components and I really can't say what fixed the proplem. The new brass prop valve is ugly. So, maiden voyage was to a church parking lot about a mile from my house and back. No real issues, good temp, good brakes and a nice breeze in my face. There is a cruise in/car show at a Lowes about 10 miles from me every Saturday, so I thought that this cruise in would be a good destination. I was nervous as heck, picturing being broke down, or a traffic accident or maybe one of my wheels coming off. Blazer drove like a champ with no issues. Blazer seemed to be a hit at the cruise in, had a crowd around it constantly. Here's some photos of an Indiana Blazer that went back on the road today and now has 24 miles on it. Once Blazer is 100% (if that ever happens) I'm thinking maybe of posting a summary of the 30 month build on the build page. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer Highlander 1971 GMC K1500 SWB (sold)

06-18-2023, 08:26 AM	#2
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 1,986	Re: Well...We finally put one back on the road today That’s a beauty it takes a long time to fix anything now go have fun and go get a suburban to restore complete the sickness

06-18-2023, 10:15 AM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,285	Re: Well...We finally put one back on the road today Congratulations Tim! Looks great. No leaks or wheel-offs too. Excellent. Post more pics when possible. __________________ 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

06-18-2023, 10:16 AM	#4
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06-18-2023, 02:54 PM	#8
tim71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Brownsburg, IN Posts: 1,072	Re: Well...We finally put one back on the road today Underhood... Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer Highlander 1971 GMC K1500 SWB (sold)

06-18-2023, 11:21 PM	#9
Tmend Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reseda CA Posts: 1,261	Re: Well...We finally put one back on the road today Beauty sir __________________ Some progress is better then no progress

06-19-2023, 08:35 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Well...We finally put one back on the road today Snuck on in on us, ey? Mighty fine Blazer right there! Time for you and some others to nominate yourselves for TOTM. I'd nominate your blazer but I'm feeling lazy __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-19-2023, 06:41 PM	#13
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,743	Re: Well...We finally put one back on the road today Simply beautiful,, well done........👌 __________________ Things happen for a reason!

06-21-2023, 12:19 AM	#14
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,694	Re: Well...We finally put one back on the road today Very nice. Go enjoy it now... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

06-24-2023, 08:04 AM	#17
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 541	Re: Well...We finally put one back on the road today WOW, well done man, under the hood looks great too .... __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

06-27-2023, 10:16 AM	#18
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