72/68 blazer 4x4 dream/nightmare

[Madtrucker]

So back in march I had this blazer shipped from AZ to MI after looking at junk for months. I had my uncle and cousin check it out, they assured me it was great truck that ran and drove flawlessly. They drove the truck 150 miles on the freeway with no issues and parked it til pickup a week later. Unfortunately after getting the truck i've had nothing but problems. It had wicked vibrations, would max out at 35mph, the wiring is a joke, trans wont up shift to 3rd, and who knows what else i'll find. This was supposed to be a fun summer driver while i finished building a jeep.

The blazer has a stock 350, 700r4 and 205 tc. It has a 4" lift with 35" bfg's and so far i had the rear geared with 4:56 and a detroit trutrac.

Future plans include possible trans overhall, installing my 355 roller motor with 350-400hp, front gears, wheels/tires, interior work, body and paint. I plan on using it mostly for shows and cruises with an occasional laid back trail ride.