Back on the road - new pics - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TonyJohnson · 07-06-2006, 01:24 AM

Well, I finally got my tuning/emissions issues resolved, so the blaze is back on the road with new collector plates (yea... no more emissions tests...)

I'm pulling the top in the next few weeks and thowing on a bikini (hopefully.)

Anyway, here's some pics:

krue · 07-06-2006, 01:42 AM

Looks good, what's the grill out of?

72 CustomCamper · 07-06-2006, 01:56 AM

Looks like a highly modified Chevy grill. Kinda neet with the built in off road lights to give it the GMC effect...

Chuck

TonyJohnson · 07-06-2006, 01:57 AM

Custom fab by the guy before me... I've got another grill to put it back to stock, but this one's starting to grow on me...

**special-K** · 07-06-2006, 08:21 AM

I thought it was the French-version of a Blazer.Not to stifle creativity...but,it`s a bit funky to me.That,and the bars are crooked.Otherwise,I think it`s a real nice Blazer in a real nice part of the country to have one.Yeah...I`m jealous.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-06-2006, 09:57 AM

Good to see you getting it on the road. Of course you have to get pics posted when you pull the top!

TonyJohnson · 07-06-2006, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Good to see you getting it on the road. Of course you have to get pics posted when you pull the top!

Yeah, we've still been getting a few thunder storms around here, so I've hesitated. I'll probably just get a cover I can throw on it. I'll have to do a search and see what's bang for the buck. With this truck, it'll probably be one of those bright blue plastic tarps from home depot. lol...

I'm also going to search on good anti-theft schemes for these. I'll probably put in a kill switch somewhere...

I think today I'm going to try to pull the front part of the top off and see what's under there. I can always put it back if it takes too long to get a softtop on it. I wonder if anyone has Rino'd their top? uhmmm... another search...

TonyJohnson · 07-06-2006, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I thought it was the French-version of a Blazer.Not to stifle creativity...but,it`s a bit funky to me.That,and the bars are crooked.Otherwise,I think it`s a real nice Blazer in a real nice part of the country to have one.Yeah...I`m jealous.

Yeah, this whole truck is a little funky... Those bars on the inside of the grill are held on by wire ties. lol... They will be getting some attention soon. I'm still looking at a lot of trucks trying to get ideas. The good news is that it's super functional and I've never seen any cooling issues with that grill opening! The lights are bright and the screens really do the job for rock protection, so I'm a little torn. The other grill I've got is for a '69. It's in good shape, but I've never like them as much as the '71-'72 grills. If anyone wants to trade, I'll get pics of it...

If you really want to see how funky the truck is, check out the split roof at:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=107327

michigank5 · 07-06-2006, 12:38 PM

Ugh, are those the bumper lenses on the inside of the headlights? I guess the PO learned not to waste stuff at least...

TonyJohnson · 07-06-2006, 02:35 PM

lol... He was a pretty good builder, but he didn't spend anything on materials. The bumpers are very well made, and it looks like he left all the original mounting stuff there without butchering it. I think I could put it back stock without too much trouble. Knock on sheetmetal...

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-09-2006, 05:32 AM

Great to see another one back on the road I not too keen on the grill but if youlike it thats all that matters..

07-06-2006, 01:24 AM	#1
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Back on the road - new pics Well, I finally got my tuning/emissions issues resolved, so the blaze is back on the road with new collector plates (yea... no more emissions tests...) I'm pulling the top in the next few weeks and thowing on a bikini (hopefully.) Anyway, here's some pics: __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

07-06-2006, 01:42 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Back on the road - new pics Looks good, what's the grill out of? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-06-2006, 01:56 AM	#3
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Re: Back on the road - new pics Looks like a highly modified Chevy grill. Kinda neet with the built in off road lights to give it the GMC effect... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

07-06-2006, 01:57 AM	#4
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Back on the road - new pics Custom fab by the guy before me... I've got another grill to put it back to stock, but this one's starting to grow on me... __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

07-06-2006, 08:21 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Back on the road - new pics I thought it was the French-version of a Blazer.Not to stifle creativity...but,it`s a bit funky to me.That,and the bars are crooked.Otherwise,I think it`s a real nice Blazer in a real nice part of the country to have one.Yeah...I`m jealous. __________________ "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 ~

07-06-2006, 09:57 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Back on the road - new pics Good to see you getting it on the road. Of course you have to get pics posted when you pull the top! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-06-2006, 12:38 PM	#9
michigank5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pontiac, MI Posts: 54	Re: Back on the road - new pics Ugh, are those the bumper lenses on the inside of the headlights? I guess the PO learned not to waste stuff at least...

07-06-2006, 02:35 PM	#10
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Back on the road - new pics lol... He was a pretty good builder, but he didn't spend anything on materials. The bumpers are very well made, and it looks like he left all the original mounting stuff there without butchering it. I think I could put it back stock without too much trouble. Knock on sheetmetal... __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

07-09-2006, 05:32 AM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Back on the road - new pics Great to see another one back on the road I not too keen on the grill but if youlike it thats all that matters.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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