My 83 trailblazer restore/mod

xrayyota · 06-17-2008, 08:20 PM

Not sure if this is the right spot please move if needed.

Well I already posted some pics here and there but I figure I should start a build/restore thread.

Mine is a 83 Trailblazer with 122+k miles(the tenths count off but nothing else) Everything works great minus the A/C, which will be the first thing I get fixed due to living in florida. Ive already started taking care of the rust though I need to find some one local that can do good body work to get rid of the bad spots. Here are some pics of when I got it home and then once I got done with the sanding/primer.

xrayyota · 06-17-2008, 08:21 PM

And now after about 3 hours of work

xrayyota · 06-17-2008, 08:22 PM

The only bad rust is in the driver side rear quarter, and its really not that bad. Just need to find a good body guy to fix it correctly, I dont want to cheap out and go all bondo.

hudsdad08 · 06-19-2008, 06:24 PM

looks like a nice find. Not much rust at all. Do you have any idea as to what color you will be painting it or you just going back oringinal

bigt · 06-19-2008, 06:32 PM

Drooooooooooooooooool :p

xrayyota · 06-19-2008, 09:31 PM

was thinking silver or burnt orange, leaning more toward BO.

881stGenRunner · 06-19-2008, 09:32 PM

Very Nice Trailblazer. Youre doing a beautiful thing by restoring this thing and keeping it in great shape.

Keep up the great work

scuba · 06-19-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 881stGenRunner

Very Nice Trekker.

as stated in the thread topic, its a trailblazer, one of the 3 Pre4runners, the trekker was from winnebago i believe. As for the trailblazer and wolverene (i think), no clue as to who made those

not being an a$$ just correcting

881stGenRunner · 06-19-2008, 10:28 PM

im sorry excuse me.

scuba · 06-19-2008, 11:00 PM

lol saw you corrected that
like i said
just spreading a little knowledge.

but like you said
it is very nice

xrayyota · 06-20-2008, 07:15 AM

I know griffin(sp) made the trailblazer, I have heard of the wolverene but have never seen one and dont know anyone that has.

4x4mike · 06-20-2008, 08:13 AM

Trekker or Trailblazer, whatever. I've never seen one. It looks like you have a fun project on your hands. I'm assuming it runs well?

xrayyota · 06-20-2008, 03:52 PM

it runs great, starts everytime.

GDR4runner · 06-23-2008, 09:50 PM

GREAT LOOKING RIG!! Hope to see it when you finish it!

xrayyota · 06-24-2008, 09:51 AM

Still tryin to find someone to do the body work. So far i have been turned down by 2-3 body shops, they say its not worth the trouble cause it will just rust again

xrayyota · 08-13-2008, 02:23 PM

Well due to lack of money this thing is up for grabs......check the for sale section

louisp1 · 09-21-2008, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xrayyota

Not sure if this is the right spot please move if needed.

Well I already posted some pics here and there but I figure I should start a build/restore thread.

Mine is a 83 Trailblazer with 122+k miles(the tenths count off but nothing else) Everything works great minus the A/C, which will be the first thing I get fixed due to living in florida. Ive already started taking care of the rust though I need to find some one local that can do good body work to get rid of the bad spots. Here are some pics of when I got it home and then once I got done with the sanding/primer.

hey...r u sellin yur blazr?? if u r please call me @904-287-0456,nice truck!

scuba · 09-21-2008, 03:56 PM

Why would he sell that, its a beautiful peice of art...

Any updates btw ?

gsb15 · 09-22-2008, 11:40 AM

is that a removable top?

xrayyota · 09-26-2008, 08:38 PM

this is up for sale (2500)but I dont own a blazer

scuba · 09-26-2008, 08:42 PM

no removable top, but why you sellin ?

06-17-2008, 08:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
xrayyota Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 60	My 83 trailblazer restore/mod Not sure if this is the right spot please move if needed. Well I already posted some pics here and there but I figure I should start a build/restore thread. Mine is a 83 Trailblazer with 122+k miles(the tenths count off but nothing else) Everything works great minus the A/C, which will be the first thing I get fixed due to living in florida. Ive already started taking care of the rust though I need to find some one local that can do good body work to get rid of the bad spots. Here are some pics of when I got it home and then once I got done with the sanding/primer.

06-19-2008, 06:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
hudsdad08 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 88	looks like a nice find. Not much rust at all. Do you have any idea as to what color you will be painting it or you just going back oringinal __________________ 89 4runner. 3"body lift,2"suspension. 33"tsl+35"nitto's. Custom back bumper, Front bumper and bj spacers soon to come

06-19-2008, 06:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 1,985	Drooooooooooooooooool :p __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X 2-lte turbo diesel with upgraded head tons of cool options you dont get in north America RIGHT HAND DRIVE,auto,push button 4wd,turbo timer,31.1-.50.15 bfgs,factory fender flares,window flares. CAR DOLLY sirius TUNED TO HOWARD 100 trail ifs rig goldie fate unknown blue 93 srf 4runner NEW TRAIL RIG IN POGRESS ifs welded rear few mods for now rebuilding fj 60 series front axle for future s.a.s

06-19-2008, 09:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
881stGenRunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 2,107	Very Nice Trailblazer. Youre doing a beautiful thing by restoring this thing and keeping it in great shape. Keep up the great work __________________ -Brandon 1988 4Runner SR5 4x4 V6 5 Speed Swap SDORI 1.5" BJ Spacers~Downey 26MM TBs~Downey 3" Springs~Downey Shackles~PC ES3000s~PC ES2000 SS~Motive Gear 5.29s~Rear Detroit~Front Lock-Rite~Yakima Load Warrior~33x12.5R15 Yoko Geolander M/Ts~Cragar 15x8 Streetlocks~Cobra 18 WXSTII~3' Firestik II~Marlin Crawler rear~Custom Front~4X Innovations Sliders~WabFab Bikini Kit~Optima Yellow Top~SS IFS Truss. My 4Runner and Other Stuff Last edited by 881stGenRunner : 06-19-2008 at 10:28 PM.

06-19-2008, 10:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
881stGenRunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 2,107	im sorry excuse me. __________________ -Brandon 1988 4Runner SR5 4x4 V6 5 Speed Swap SDORI 1.5" BJ Spacers~Downey 26MM TBs~Downey 3" Springs~Downey Shackles~PC ES3000s~PC ES2000 SS~Motive Gear 5.29s~Rear Detroit~Front Lock-Rite~Yakima Load Warrior~33x12.5R15 Yoko Geolander M/Ts~Cragar 15x8 Streetlocks~Cobra 18 WXSTII~3' Firestik II~Marlin Crawler rear~Custom Front~4X Innovations Sliders~WabFab Bikini Kit~Optima Yellow Top~SS IFS Truss. My 4Runner and Other Stuff

06-17-2008, 08:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
xrayyota Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 60	And now after about 3 hours of work

06-17-2008, 08:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
xrayyota Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 60	The only bad rust is in the driver side rear quarter, and its really not that bad. Just need to find a good body guy to fix it correctly, I dont want to cheap out and go all bondo.

06-19-2008, 09:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
xrayyota Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 60	was thinking silver or burnt orange, leaning more toward BO.

06-20-2008, 07:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
xrayyota Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 60	I know griffin(sp) made the trailblazer, I have heard of the wolverene but have never seen one and dont know anyone that has.

06-20-2008, 08:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
4x4mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 36	Trekker or Trailblazer, whatever. I've never seen one. It looks like you have a fun project on your hands. I'm assuming it runs well?

06-20-2008, 03:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
xrayyota Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 60	it runs great, starts everytime.

06-23-2008, 09:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
GDR4runner Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ft Smith Arkansas Posts: 21	GREAT LOOKING RIG!! Hope to see it when you finish it! __________________ '87 4Runner under construction!! Broomie's the BEST Toyota mechanic I know!

06-24-2008, 09:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
xrayyota Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 60	Still tryin to find someone to do the body work. So far i have been turned down by 2-3 body shops, they say its not worth the trouble cause it will just rust again

08-13-2008, 02:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
xrayyota Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 60	Well due to lack of money this thing is up for grabs......check the for sale section

09-22-2008, 11:40 AM	#19 (permalink)
gsb15 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Victoria B.C. Posts: 57	is that a removable top? __________________ 1979 short box. $500 special

09-26-2008, 08:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
xrayyota Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 60	this is up for sale (2500)but I dont own a blazer