Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lownfast · 08-18-2009, 11:46 AM

I have been neglecting my k5 for some time now, almost a year. So i thought it was time to give it alittle love. The plan is to paint it inside and out, then debut it at turkey drag 09' it wont be finished but much closer than it is now.

The last few months i have been talking to a friend of mine about what i would like to do to the truck and i think we have found a solution.

So last week i drove the blazer over to:

AARON'S AUTOMOTIVE AND PERFORMANCE INC <--- DO NOT EVER TAKE YOUR VEHICLE TO THIS GUY HE IS A RIP OFF
(682) 647-1606
3777 N BEACH ST , FORT WORTH , TX 76137

The plan:
tear the truck down
smooth firewall
paint
put truck back together
install 5.3/4l60e w/ cam
shorten rearend for big lip wheels
drive to turkey drag

Here a few pics so far, and dont hate the pics they are from my iphone, i didnt have my camera.

lownfast · 08-18-2009, 11:48 AM

lownfast · 08-18-2009, 11:52 AM

If you havent seen this truck before you can view the build up here

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=draggin

menace121978 · 08-18-2009, 12:56 PM

i remember... and subscribing!!! what are your plans on the body? keeping the trim

or smoothing it? and what color(s)?

SBTork · 08-18-2009, 01:42 PM

sounds like a really good plan, make sure to take a lot of pictures.

lownfast · 08-18-2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

i remember... and subscribing!!! what are your plans on the body? keeping the trim

or smoothing it? and what color(s)?

the body is going to be two tone, smoothing the fire wall and giving it an underdash a/c system. with colors close to the original (desert pearl/ and im undecided on molten bronze or blazin copper by hot hues for stripe and top.

the trim is staying off and is FOR SALE! i plan to have the trim air brushed on along with some original bonanza badges.

thanks for the kind words! i have to stay motivated now.

dieselarmy13 · 08-18-2009, 02:54 PM

I was just wondering the other day what had happened to your truck. I can't wait to see it done!

JohnC · 08-18-2009, 04:16 PM

Looks sharp man. The airbrushed trim, and badges will look sweet.

lownfast · 08-25-2009, 11:03 AM

Here is the latest progress. The top has been worked and is in primer, the old motor is out and should be on its way to a very good home soon.

i pulled out the new motor and cleaned it up real well then got it taped up and sprayed with nothing but the best, chevy orange!!

enjoy:

lownfast · 08-25-2009, 11:06 AM

and dont worry about the orange paint on the oil pan, im changing it out for an f-body pan.

menace121978 · 08-25-2009, 11:55 AM

looking great! love the orange

silvereagle07 · 08-25-2009, 03:51 PM

Looks good. What are you painting the valve covers too?

lownfast · 08-25-2009, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Looks good. What are you painting the valve covers too?

i havent decided just yet,

possibly orange with black stripes to give alittle accent.

any idea's?

tvblazer78 · 08-26-2009, 07:56 AM

Very sweet!! Happy that your back on it again. That thing is going to look sweet!

lownfast · 08-26-2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvblazer78

Very sweet!! Happy that your back on it again. That thing is going to look sweet!

thank Travis, your blazer is an inspiration for alot of people
me included, I hope mine comes out as nice as yours!

tvblazer78 · 08-28-2009, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lownfast

thank Travis, your blazer is an inspiration for alot of people
me included, I hope mine comes out as nice as yours!

Thanks man.

And I know what your talking about with the firewall, It took me a long time to get that off. I little help from a grinder did it..

*nbpro* · 10-08-2010, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lownfast

i havent decided just yet,

possibly orange with black stripes to give alittle accent.

any idea's?

I have seen some really nice airbrushed covers maybe old school pen strip ?

justpball · 08-26-2009, 09:42 AM

hell yea thats going to be bad azzzz!

lownfast · 08-28-2009, 12:31 PM

whatever this factory tar sh!t is made of is just nasty to get off

menace121978 · 08-28-2009, 12:38 PM

thats what i'm working on now!! there was a thread not too long ago with the easiest way... i'll try to find it.

Jonboy · 08-28-2009, 06:40 PM

Wet it with tar and grease remover (or 3M adhesive remover) and let it soak for a minute. Follow up with a scraper. Repeat as necessary.

I too have been following your Blazer, even from the transformation from 4WD. Looks like it is going to be slick when it is finished.

lownfast · 09-06-2009, 08:20 PM

Here are a few updates for you.

The firewall is being filled and smoothed along with welding up some holes in the body, one major dent in the tail gate came out really good. And for what your all waiting for pics:

Tagg33 · 09-07-2009, 12:01 AM

Subscribed!
I just got done with the welding part of smoothing my firewall. It is a lot more work than it looks like. I'm interested to see what you'll do.

lownfast · 09-10-2009, 02:34 PM

some more pics, i know how everyone loves pics!!

lownfast · 09-10-2009, 02:37 PM

08-18-2009, 11:46 AM	#1
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending I have been neglecting my k5 for some time now, almost a year. So i thought it was time to give it alittle love. The plan is to paint it inside and out, then debut it at turkey drag 09' it wont be finished but much closer than it is now. The last few months i have been talking to a friend of mine about what i would like to do to the truck and i think we have found a solution. So last week i drove the blazer over to: AARON'S AUTOMOTIVE AND PERFORMANCE INC <--- DO NOT EVER TAKE YOUR VEHICLE TO THIS GUY HE IS A RIP OFF (682) 647-1606 3777 N BEACH ST , FORT WORTH , TX 76137 The plan: tear the truck down smooth firewall paint put truck back together install 5.3/4l60e w/ cam shorten rearend for big lip wheels drive to turkey drag Here a few pics so far, and dont hate the pics they are from my iphone, i didnt have my camera. __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas Last edited by lownfast; 11-06-2010 at 12:21 AM.

08-18-2009, 11:48 AM	#2
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

08-18-2009, 11:52 AM	#3
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending If you havent seen this truck before you can view the build up here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=draggin __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

08-18-2009, 12:56 PM	#4
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending i remember... and subscribing!!! what are your plans on the body? keeping the trim or smoothing it? and what color(s)? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list Last edited by menace121978; 08-18-2009 at 12:56 PM.

08-18-2009, 01:42 PM	#5
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending sounds like a really good plan, make sure to take a lot of pictures. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

08-18-2009, 02:54 PM	#7
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending I was just wondering the other day what had happened to your truck. I can't wait to see it done! __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

08-18-2009, 04:16 PM	#8
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending Looks sharp man. The airbrushed trim, and badges will look sweet.

08-25-2009, 11:03 AM	#9
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending Here is the latest progress. The top has been worked and is in primer, the old motor is out and should be on its way to a very good home soon. i pulled out the new motor and cleaned it up real well then got it taped up and sprayed with nothing but the best, chevy orange!! enjoy: __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

08-25-2009, 11:06 AM	#10
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending and dont worry about the orange paint on the oil pan, im changing it out for an f-body pan. __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

08-25-2009, 11:55 AM	#11
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending looking great! love the orange __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

08-25-2009, 03:51 PM	#12
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending Looks good. What are you painting the valve covers too? __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

08-26-2009, 07:56 AM	#14
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending Very sweet!! Happy that your back on it again. That thing is going to look sweet! __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

08-26-2009, 09:42 AM	#18
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending hell yea thats going to be bad azzzz! __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

08-28-2009, 12:31 PM	#19
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending whatever this factory tar sh!t is made of is just nasty to get off __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

08-28-2009, 12:38 PM	#20
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending thats what i'm working on now!! there was a thread not too long ago with the easiest way... i'll try to find it. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list



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08-28-2009, 06:40 PM	#21
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending Wet it with tar and grease remover (or 3M adhesive remover) and let it soak for a minute. Follow up with a scraper. Repeat as necessary. I too have been following your Blazer, even from the transformation from 4WD. Looks like it is going to be slick when it is finished.

09-06-2009, 08:20 PM	#22
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending Here are a few updates for you. The firewall is being filled and smoothed along with welding up some holes in the body, one major dent in the tail gate came out really good. And for what your all waiting for pics: __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

09-07-2009, 12:01 AM	#23
Tagg33 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 247	Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending Subscribed! I just got done with the welding part of smoothing my firewall. It is a lot more work than it looks like. I'm interested to see what you'll do. Attached Images __________________ Ryan 84 SWB, C4 IFS Crossmember, C4 IRS, RE7 bags, WCC 3pc 22"s My reBuild: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346328

09-10-2009, 02:34 PM	#24
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending some more pics, i know how everyone loves pics!! __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

09-10-2009, 02:37 PM	#25
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

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