Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

FuelCellGuy · 05-28-2006, 09:51 PM

Well, now that we are somewhat organized in our new shop addition, I finally got to work on the Blazer. The progress for the last day and a half goes as follows:
1. Cut all rust out of the firewall, welded new patch panels in (including the factory a/c holes), primed and painted the entire firewall.
2. Dropped the engine in for the motor mount mockup.
3. Made a new frame mounted bracket for the Panhard bar.
4. Removed all the glass from the top, cleaned the glass, tinted the glass, and re-installed it.

Hopfully tomorrow, it will be next door at the frame shop getting a little tweaking in the rear.

I still need to strip and paint the spindles and brake hardware and install the new p/s gearbox and tie rods. Later, Mark

FuelCellGuy · 05-28-2006, 09:56 PM

Here's a before fiewall shot...

72Chevrolet · 05-28-2006, 09:58 PM

Looks good!

Big Block · 05-28-2006, 10:21 PM

Looks like it starting to come together. Great job. Firewall is looking good. Keep posting pictures. Great motivational tool.

FuelCellGuy · 05-28-2006, 10:35 PM

Thanks for the kind words. Of course many know, and some do not, but this is how it all started out....

bouncytruck · 05-28-2006, 10:35 PM

Nice. What are you going to run for heat/air? I really like the color and the moldings.

FuelCellGuy · 05-28-2006, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Nice. What are you going to run for heat/air? I really like the color and the moldings.

I am going to run Vinatge Air (or something comprable) front and rear.

Drastic Chevy · 05-28-2006, 10:49 PM

Looking good man. I can't wait till I have the money to go find a blazer or jimmy.

**Yukon Jack** · 05-29-2006, 10:08 AM

Good to see the progress.

bouncytruck · 05-29-2006, 10:58 AM

Did you do a frame swap or convert the 4wd frame?

FuelCellGuy · 05-29-2006, 11:44 AM

I bought a 2WD blazer frame from board member ChrisH. It was a godsend. Easy conversion.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-29-2006, 09:27 PM

Awesome

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-01-2006, 07:21 PM

Sweet glad to see progress..

camaro__thunder · 06-16-2006, 12:47 AM

Glad to see it's going places ! Looks good, are you going to bag this one ?

FuelCellGuy · 06-16-2006, 12:58 AM

I wasn't planning on it but now that you pointed out all the photos of my old 68 floating around the net, I might (only lower). I know that the reason I sold the truck is because I got tired of the color but I could have painted it...it does still look pretty good. I do miss it. I must press on with the one I have now though. Thanks for the heads up on the old 68 though. Later, Mark

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-16-2006, 03:29 PM

I always liked that old truck

hotrodhomi · 06-19-2006, 12:28 AM

Nice truck! I love the stance, but that color reminds me of a taco for some reason.

mike nutt · 06-19-2006, 05:43 AM

looking good.

FuelCellGuy · 02-01-2009, 11:15 AM

Wow, it has been a while. I have got some more progress on the Blazer. I will need to go take a slew of pics to catch up. It won't be long before I will be driving it. I am currently trying to figure out the correct brake caliper to use on the Blazer. Apparently, the 2WD frame had the brake hard line to soft line behind the crossmember. My soft lines are too short to reach the attachment location on top of the caliper. Using the calipers with a more central location should be the ticket. I'll get some pics soon. Any input on the brake issue would be appreciated. Later, Mark

FuelCellGuy · 02-01-2009, 11:16 AM

BTW,

HAS ANYONE SEEN MY OLD TRUCK?? Thanks, Mark

**lolife99** · 02-01-2009, 12:11 PM

Hey Mark,... my '71 2wd has the steel line connect to the rubber line on the front side of the crossmember ('71-'72 connects here)
The '67-'70 trucks connect behind the crossmember.
The weird thing about my blazer,... is that I have metal tabs in both places.

Anyway,... I've been searching for a longer rubber line also. Since I bagged it,... the rubber lines are really stretched at full dump. I was going to go the stainless braided hose route,... but I didn't want to spend that much cash. So I decided to use '73-'78 hoses and new calipers. (I think the '79-'87 calipers have a metric banjo bolt)
I haven't installed these yet,... but the hoses are much longer.

Glad to see you back on the board!

hotrodhomi · 02-01-2009, 12:18 PM

I had SS braided hoses made when I bagged mine. The OG rubber hoses were getting kinked when I let all the air out. Not too expensive.

05-28-2006, 09:51 PM	#1
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... Well, now that we are somewhat organized in our new shop addition, I finally got to work on the Blazer. The progress for the last day and a half goes as follows: 1. Cut all rust out of the firewall, welded new patch panels in (including the factory a/c holes), primed and painted the entire firewall. 2. Dropped the engine in for the motor mount mockup. 3. Made a new frame mounted bracket for the Panhard bar. 4. Removed all the glass from the top, cleaned the glass, tinted the glass, and re-installed it. Hopfully tomorrow, it will be next door at the frame shop getting a little tweaking in the rear. I still need to strip and paint the spindles and brake hardware and install the new p/s gearbox and tie rods. Later, Mark Attached Images

05-28-2006, 09:56 PM	#2
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Re: Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... Here's a before fiewall shot... Attached Images

05-28-2006, 09:58 PM	#3
72Chevrolet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 107	Re: Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... Looks good!

05-28-2006, 10:21 PM	#4
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... Looks like it starting to come together. Great job. Firewall is looking good. Keep posting pictures. Great motivational tool.

05-28-2006, 10:35 PM	#5
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Re: Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... Thanks for the kind words. Of course many know, and some do not, but this is how it all started out.... Attached Images

05-28-2006, 10:35 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... Nice. What are you going to run for heat/air? I really like the color and the moldings. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-28-2006, 10:49 PM	#8
Drastic Chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: White Settlement, TX Posts: 31	Re: Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... Looking good man. I can't wait till I have the money to go find a blazer or jimmy. __________________ 67 Chevy C10 swb-project 84 Chevy Silverado lwb-daily driver Owner-Heavy Metal Autoworks

05-29-2006, 10:08 AM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... Good to see the progress. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-29-2006, 10:58 AM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... Did you do a frame swap or convert the 4wd frame? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-29-2006, 11:44 AM	#11
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Re: Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... I bought a 2WD blazer frame from board member ChrisH. It was a godsend. Easy conversion.

05-29-2006, 09:27 PM	#12
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... Awesome __________________ 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

06-01-2006, 07:21 PM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... Sweet glad to see progress.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-16-2006, 12:47 AM	#14
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	Re: Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... Glad to see it's going places ! Looks good, are you going to bag this one ? __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED

06-16-2006, 12:58 AM	#15
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Re: Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... I wasn't planning on it but now that you pointed out all the photos of my old 68 floating around the net, I might (only lower). I know that the reason I sold the truck is because I got tired of the color but I could have painted it...it does still look pretty good. I do miss it. I must press on with the one I have now though. Thanks for the heads up on the old 68 though. Later, Mark Attached Images

06-16-2006, 03:29 PM	#16
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... I always liked that old truck __________________ 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



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06-19-2006, 12:28 AM	#17
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... Nice truck! I love the stance, but that color reminds me of a taco for some reason. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

06-19-2006, 05:43 AM	#18
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... looking good.

02-01-2009, 11:15 AM	#19
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Re: Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... Wow, it has been a while. I have got some more progress on the Blazer. I will need to go take a slew of pics to catch up. It won't be long before I will be driving it. I am currently trying to figure out the correct brake caliper to use on the Blazer. Apparently, the 2WD frame had the brake hard line to soft line behind the crossmember. My soft lines are too short to reach the attachment location on top of the caliper. Using the calipers with a more central location should be the ticket. I'll get some pics soon. Any input on the brake issue would be appreciated. Later, Mark

02-01-2009, 11:16 AM	#20
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Re: Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... BTW, HAS ANYONE SEEN MY OLD TRUCK?? Thanks, Mark

02-01-2009, 12:11 PM	#21
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... Hey Mark,... my '71 2wd has the steel line connect to the rubber line on the front side of the crossmember ('71-'72 connects here) The '67-'70 trucks connect behind the crossmember. The weird thing about my blazer,... is that I have metal tabs in both places. Anyway,... I've been searching for a longer rubber line also. Since I bagged it,... the rubber lines are really stretched at full dump. I was going to go the stainless braided hose route,... but I didn't want to spend that much cash. So I decided to use '73-'78 hoses and new calipers. (I think the '79-'87 calipers have a metric banjo bolt) I haven't installed these yet,... but the hoses are much longer. Glad to see you back on the board! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-01-2009, 12:18 PM	#22
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Finally...more quality time spent with the Blazer... I had SS braided hoses made when I bagged mine. The OG rubber hoses were getting kinked when I let all the air out. Not too expensive. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

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