David & the Giant Peach AKA Chiquita

[72blazer]

So I’ve been after this project for several years from my coworker. He wasn’t ready to sell so probably worked out with everything happening with life. I stayed in touch and every 6 months or so I’d ask if he was ready to sell. One day he reached out and said he was. Deal was made. The day I showed up to pick her up, it needed one tire as the sidewall was blown on it. I was getting to drive off and he mentioned the brakes needed some work (had been sitting for 2 years due to issues with the brakes.). I made it a mile down the road and realized I needed to turn back and reassess the situation as I almost crashed 3 times. She had no brakes at all. I went back a few weeks later with my dad, swapped out the master cylinder and all was good. Drove her home through town. Started tinkering with her at home trying to chase down a fuel issue and did a bunch of basic maintenance. Seller included a set of wheels, found some Boggers for her, and swapped them over. It’s a slow going process but I’m thoroughly enjoying cruising her. I headed out to a car show this past weekend just to check other cars out.

Plan going forward:
Take the top off and run a bikini top for now
Replace the ujoints on the rear driveshaft
Change out gear oil in diffs
continue chasing down my fuel issue
Replace body mounts
Front inner fenders
Redo the suspension with something not covered in rusf
Paint the frame
Cruise

She will be a basic build. 383/ TH350/ 205 stock axles 35” Boggers clean interior. Added SB dog fish caps that i half ass restored and a fire extinguisher.

Overall the best part has been it’s turned into a bit of a project for my dad and I to wrench on as his health continues to decline. I’m enjoying my time with him.

May come back for updates or may not.

 

[M92PV4U]

Taking that username pretty seriously, are we?

 

[72blazer]

Taking that username pretty seriously, are we?

I’m waiting to finish up the one I got from Grendel.

 

[Grendel]

I may need this one, like you needed mine

 

[DMG]

One of my bucket list vehicles right there. Awesome!

 

[72blazer]

I may need this one, like you needed mine

I could never repay you for what you did. In a way, that helped save my mind. But that’s for a whole other thread.

 

[Aggie06]

I’m jealous. In for the thread.

 

[rattle_snake]

Steel wheels look so much better

 

[bad zuki]

That thing is bad to the bone!

 

[72blazer]

Steel wheels look so much better

Completely agree. I think the wheel/ tire/ cap combo really brought it together. I was holding off getting tires for her but a set of Boggers popped up locally. I should have held off for some 37s but the 35s will do for now. I’m considering taking her on a longer drive to work this week. About 30 miles one way. I’m still a little hesitant driving her too far from home due to one tire having a pretty big patch fix and the fuel issue (although it will turn on eventually)

 

[rugburn]

In for the project between you and your Dad 🇺🇸👊🏼🔥

 

[Sluggy]

Bawg Dawgs for the win! Bring this to the rubicon instead of your jeep

 

[72blazer]

Bawg Dawgs for the win! Bring this to the rubicon instead of your jeep

I’ve already torn one to shit wheeling. I learned my lesson.

 

[Levigarrett76]

Damn man, I'm a ford guy, but i have a huge soft spot for the 67-72's, especially blazers.

Lookin good!, you going to share shot under hood? stock 350 & q-jet still there?

 

[72blazer]

Damn man, I'm a ford guy, but i have a huge soft spot for the 67-72's, especially blazers.

Lookin good!, you going to share shot under hood? stock 350 & q-jet still there?

I’ll get pics soon. Nothing special. The ole 383 treatment with a Holley carb.

 

[rugburn]

This thread needs carnitas and Tecate light

 

[72blazer]

Shit. That sounds good. May have to update next weekend.

 

[Bebop]

I’ve already torn one to shit wheeling. I learned my lesson.

lame

 

[Projectjunkie]

I love the wide steel wheels on these

 

[72blazer]

Drove her 30 miles one way to work yesterday. Cruised her all day running errands. She did well cruising on the highway at 65. I’m still having fuel issues but I’ve figured out how to keep her from turning off. Getting 7 mpg.

Saw this abomination of a “blazer” Yes I gave her the stink eye

Came close to two separate fender benders that made me second guess the cruise

Quick picture at the mall

But made it out for lunch at my favorite bbq joint in the area.

Made it to my favorite cigar shop for some beers minus the cigar

And picture of the day. Out at Teddy’s BBQ

Got lots of waves, lots of compliments at the cigar bar, and a big smile from a hot older woman

 

[PAToyota]

Saw this abomination of a “blazer” Yes I gave her the stink eye

It seems like more lately that they're trying to ride on coattails of names without any "lineage" at all. Granted, back in the day there was the Mustang II, but things like the new "Blazer" and "Mustang" Mach-E are just throwing names at things.

Came close to two separate fender benders that made me second guess the cruise

I swear I see at least one almost accident every time I go out. It really makes you wonder about driving anything you care about - or being on a motorcycle.