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orangeuavol · 12-29-2004, 04:08 PM

finished that job this afternoon. Now on to the next!

red71cheyenne · 12-29-2004, 05:03 PM

Looking good! Won't be long and you will be driving it again! Jeff.

vtblazer · 12-29-2004, 05:18 PM

Summers coming, looks like you'll be ready by then, nice work.

meathead95 · 12-29-2004, 07:46 PM

thats gonna look awesome! what size lift and tires where they again?

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-29-2004, 09:17 PM

NICE

orangeuavol · 12-29-2004, 09:43 PM

6" tuff country EZ ride springs all around, 35x12.5x15 BFG on 15x10 5 slot ralleys. Once I get it all done I'll probally shim the rear eand springs to get the rear "squat" out of it.

NuBomb · 12-29-2004, 09:56 PM

That looks great. I'm kind of doing the same thing, but I didn't do the body off thing, and I wish I did. Can't wait to see the finished product.

vtblazer · 12-30-2004, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by orangeuavol

6" tuff country EZ ride springs all around, 35x12.5x15 BFG on 15x10 5 slot ralleys. Once I get it all done I'll probally shim the rear eand springs to get the rear "squat" out of it.

That's gonna look so sweet!

I thought about that same combo but being my wife is only 5ft tall I decided to stay with a 4" and 33's.

**Canadian694x4** · 12-30-2004, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by orangeuavol

6" tuff country EZ ride springs all around, 35x12.5x15 BFG on 15x10 5 slot ralleys. Once I get it all done I'll probally shim the rear eand springs to get the rear "squat" out of it.

I woulda thought that with a big block up front there'd be more "squat" in the front. Any chance the weight of the front sheet metal etc. will level it out when you get it back on? Looks Great tho...You do great work. Love to see your progress. Keep up the good work!

slogo · 12-30-2004, 11:10 PM

You keep up this pace and your gonna work yourself out of something to do

nice work.

HeavyD · 12-31-2004, 01:56 AM

What color is your truck? factory color?

Big J · 12-31-2004, 05:50 PM

Great work! Looks like its comin' together nicely. Keep the pics coming.

orangeuavol · 01-06-2005, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by slogo

You keep up this pace and your gonna work yourself out of something to do

nice work.

There is always the 'next' one or start on a bigger garage for the next several!

Thanks for all the encouragement.

I had to split the front of the rockers in three to four places and add some material on the driver's and passenger's side to get my gaps to all work out. Its weird because none or the original geometry changed after I put in the new from door pillar bottom pieces. I guess it just the repro qaulity of the rockers. They say made in Tiawan.

Got my rockers 'worked' in finally and the radiator support up. Taking a break from blazer this weekend to pull the axles out of dad's '56 Belair (He finally broke one doing a burn out into the garage last spring).

orangeuavol · 12-31-2004, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Canadian694x4

I woulda thought that with a big block up front there'd be more "squat" in the front. Any chance the weight of the front sheet metal etc. will level it out when you get it back on? Looks Great tho...You do great work. Love to see your progress. Keep up the good work!

It should with the big block in there, we'll see once the whole front clip and top is back on.

orangeuavol · 12-31-2004, 10:33 PM

Started on the rockers and door alignment and discovered that my driver's bed side was pulled in (after half a day of trying to align the drivers door). Fixed that so it'll never happen again as well as make the doors shut more solidly. Once the entire roll cage is in, it should look more "natural". I used the dash cross bar from my 10 point cage kit. I decided to make a blazer door after hearing Gee Emm describe the process. My driver's door is ripped out where the hinge plates bolt on.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-01-2005, 06:52 AM

LOOKING GOOD

JayDubBlazer · 12-30-2004, 12:04 AM

looking good. how did you install your serpentine drive. I got the set up from a junk yard and will be attempting installing it soon.

orangeuavol · 12-31-2004, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JayDubBlazer

looking good. how did you install your serpentine drive. I got the set up from a junk yard and will be attempting installing it soon.

Those are just the standard belts and pulleys. Serpentine would be nice though.

**Yukon Jack** · 12-30-2004, 10:48 AM

Can you get a pic showing each valve cover and the firewall no that the body is back on the frame? It sure is fun watching them go together.

cheyenne10 · 12-30-2004, 01:24 PM

Dang, I forgot which truck this was. I went through you photo albums and it brought back the not so distant memory of you story after you brought this blue blazer home and what you found when you tore into it. What a transformation you have done so far. Congratulations on progress and results so far. You are an inspiration.

Again, does everyone whose been here a while remember this truck? I was following posts but forgot what he started with. If I remember you had your plans for blazer already when you bought it.

Thanks for keeping us updated.

orangeuavol · 12-31-2004, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Can you get a pic showing each valve cover and the firewall no that the body is back on the frame? It sure is fun watching them go together.

Made a slight miscalculation on the clearance of the passanger side valve cover, but was able to work it out (still a tight fit).I'm probally gonna have to make the two back wires a straight connection as well.

meathead95 · 01-01-2005, 12:41 PM

i thought you replaced all the floors in that? if so you did a good job because i cant tell

orangeuavol · 01-01-2005, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by meathead95

i thought you replaced all the floors in that? if so you did a good job because i cant tell

Pictures don't show very good detail, If you could see up close you could tell. The PO just pop riveted replacement pans over the rusted out originals. Replaced both front cab supports and floor pans.

**Yukon Jack** · 01-03-2005, 10:28 AM

Thanks for getting the firewall pics. Your K5 does not have a body lift, correct?

orangeuavol · 01-03-2005, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Thanks for getting the firewall pics. Your K5 does not have a body lift, correct?

You are correct, no body lift.

Will have some more pics tonight. Got both rockers in and will be finished painting the radiator support.

12-29-2004, 04:08 PM	#1
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 724	body back on the frame!!! finished that job this afternoon. Now on to the next! Attached Images __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission. Last edited by orangeuavol; 12-29-2004 at 04:43 PM.

12-29-2004, 05:03 PM	#2
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Looking good! Won't be long and you will be driving it again! Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

12-29-2004, 07:46 PM	#4
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	thats gonna look awesome! what size lift and tires where they again? __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

12-29-2004, 09:17 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	NICE __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-29-2004, 09:43 PM	#6
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 724	6" tuff country EZ ride springs all around, 35x12.5x15 BFG on 15x10 5 slot ralleys. Once I get it all done I'll probally shim the rear eand springs to get the rear "squat" out of it. __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

12-29-2004, 05:18 PM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Summers coming, looks like you'll be ready by then, nice work.

12-29-2004, 09:56 PM	#7
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	That looks great. I'm kind of doing the same thing, but I didn't do the body off thing, and I wish I did. Can't wait to see the finished product. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

12-30-2004, 11:10 PM	#10
slogo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Morristown,TN Posts: 481	You keep up this pace and your gonna work yourself out of something to do nice work.

12-31-2004, 01:56 AM	#11
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	What color is your truck? factory color? __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

12-31-2004, 05:50 PM	#12
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Great work! Looks like its comin' together nicely. Keep the pics coming. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

12-31-2004, 10:33 PM	#15
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 724	doors and rocker panels Started on the rockers and door alignment and discovered that my driver's bed side was pulled in (after half a day of trying to align the drivers door). Fixed that so it'll never happen again as well as make the doors shut more solidly. Once the entire roll cage is in, it should look more "natural". I used the dash cross bar from my 10 point cage kit. I decided to make a blazer door after hearing Gee Emm describe the process. My driver's door is ripped out where the hinge plates bolt on. Attached Images __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission. Last edited by orangeuavol; 12-31-2004 at 10:36 PM.

01-01-2005, 06:52 AM	#16
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	LOOKING GOOD __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-30-2004, 12:04 AM	#17
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	looking good. how did you install your serpentine drive. I got the set up from a junk yard and will be attempting installing it soon. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

12-30-2004, 10:48 AM	#19
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Can you get a pic showing each valve cover and the firewall no that the body is back on the frame? It sure is fun watching them go together. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-30-2004, 01:24 PM	#20
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Looking Good!! Dang, I forgot which truck this was. I went through you photo albums and it brought back the not so distant memory of you story after you brought this blue blazer home and what you found when you tore into it. What a transformation you have done so far. Congratulations on progress and results so far. You are an inspiration. Again, does everyone whose been here a while remember this truck? I was following posts but forgot what he started with. If I remember you had your plans for blazer already when you bought it. Thanks for keeping us updated. __________________ Bob



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01-01-2005, 12:41 PM	#22
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	i thought you replaced all the floors in that? if so you did a good job because i cant tell __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

01-03-2005, 10:28 AM	#24
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Thanks for getting the firewall pics. Your K5 does not have a body lift, correct? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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