The Blazer

This is my 1993 Chevy Blazer.

Right now it’s parked. A tree did some serious damage to it, and it’s been sitting while I figure out the right way to approach it. That’s where things stand.

I’m keeping this page as an honest log of what happened, what it’s going to take, and what I decide to do with it. I don’t know yet whether this ends with a full repair or something else. I’m working through it.

What Happened

A tree came down and did significant damage. The vehicle isn’t driveable right now. Before that, it had new tires on it and was running — so this wasn’t a case of something already on its last legs.

Current status: Parked / assessing damage

The Damage Assessment

  • [what was damaged]
  • [estimated repair cost or range]
  • [what I’ve confirmed so far]

What I’ve Already Put Into It

  • New tires — $[cost] — [DATE]
  • [other work] — $[cost] — [DATE]

What Still Needs to Happen

  • Damage assessment / body repair
  • [next item]
  • [next item]

Costs So Far

  • Total spent: $[total]
  • Most painful line item: [item]

Notes

  • What I’ve confirmed: [note]
  • What I’m still figuring out: [note]

Follow Along

If you’ve dealt with something similar — unexpected damage, a project vehicle, a tough call to repair or let go — I’d like to hear about it.
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