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spankycffc · 07-19-2008, 01:21 AM

wow goooooood work!!!! really neat and spend good money on your **** and wow that truck is going to be prime!!! good work!!!

MrBeast · 08-25-2008, 10:25 PM

I am impressed so far, I really like the body lift you built, I think I might wind up copying your idea there, that thing would be damn handy for installing truck beds, bodies, and what ever else.

72truckman · 09-06-2008, 09:00 PM

Havent had much time to work with football starting but... got the firewall finshed... hydraulic clutch conversion figured out.... drive by wire pedal modified angle to fit.. and 5.3L mounted(pics soon)

Big J · 12-02-2008, 10:42 PM

Lookin' good. Any updates? Driving it yet?

70rs/ss · 12-03-2008, 12:41 PM

Football should almost be over right, get back to the Blazer! Looking super sweet, I have a 5.3 and an NV 4500 so I am super interested in seeing how this goes!! BTW you don't want to sell your single walled top do ya.....I didn't think so, but had to try!

72truckman · 12-29-2008, 02:00 AM

Just got finished with a long football season... now time to finally start working and hopefully get the Blazer on the road within the next couple months. First work was fixing the irrepairable attempt at body work with a torch and some welding wire by the PO..

and the other side that was literally filled and inch deep with solid metal...

Next Project is to undercoat the entire tub which i already stripped (PITA!) with HERCULINER. Buying Seats this week in order to modify the floor or make brackets etc. Still having trouble finding the perfect way to mount engine without Shortening/Lengthening drivelines but its getting close. More updates soon... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

MrBeast · 12-29-2008, 02:17 AM

Lookin good, keep us posted.

Custom 68 · 12-29-2008, 10:19 AM

great project, enjoy the build.

72truckman · 12-30-2008, 10:15 PM

Got some seats out of a 2004 GMC sierra both are full power with heaters

got a great deal on them. Ill have to reupholster with black leather to match the rest of the interior and the back seat.. They're really comfortable and the foam is in great shape.. now to mount them

72truckman · 01-10-2009, 10:04 PM

Not great pics but got somethin special in the mail today... A bestop soft top with all hardware... vinyl is flawless it sat in a box for 10 years, ill replace the windows and have a hellofa nice top

Reinforced the floor and got seats mounted, they fit amazingly well ill put some pics up soon...

ERASER5 · 01-11-2009, 02:59 AM

I'm liking it.

vtblazer · 01-11-2009, 06:00 AM

Cool that you found a soft top for it, you'll be able to run it all year, yes?

gringoloco · 01-11-2009, 02:12 PM

Calitruckgrl1 · 03-23-2009, 04:45 PM

Maxx!! Hey brother, I haven't logged onto this site in months, but here I am again!!

The seats look *****in'! Also niiiice soft top. That's gonna look great on the truck. Decide on the body color yet?

I just drove my '65 today and it's running great!! Well it should be with a new battery, single-wire alternator, spark plugs & wires, and an HEI!!!

Calitruckgrl1 · 03-23-2009, 04:46 PM

Bobby Bobby!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72truckman

Not great pics but got somethin special in the mail today... A bestop soft top with all hardware... vinyl is flawless it sat in a box for 10 years, ill replace the windows and have a hellofa nice top

Reinforced the floor and got seats mounted, they fit amazingly well ill put some pics up soon...

NorCalTank · 05-10-2009, 09:33 PM

Anymore updates on this build?

BLUE THUNDER · 05-10-2009, 10:37 PM

Yeah, I wld really like to see how you mounted your seats. Lots of pics wld be great. Thanks. Mario

McRed70K5 · 05-28-2009, 12:03 PM

Truckman, you are the man... That is a serious project you have taken on!!

The Blazer I picked up is also a project for me and my 13 year old son... Maybe you guys can start a club, since were neighbors and all

Thanks for the info!!
Mc

chevybuldr · 06-06-2009, 09:52 PM

Hey hows it going Livermore guy here. Nice looking project you got there. Same with you McRed. I am curious what did Moss charge you to do that frame. They are around the corner from the machine shop I work at.

72truckman · 06-07-2009, 10:40 PM

Damm we have a community of 67-72's in the valley! Sandblast and powder-coat of everything including separate brackets and crossmembers was around $600? give or take a few. i also got a discount because the shop i used the shop account that i used to work at.

72truckman · 07-11-2009, 12:27 AM

Havent updated in foreverrrr....

Engine mounts

Tranny Crossmember

Painting the 5.3

72truckman · 07-11-2009, 12:55 AM

Fuel system (73-81 blazer 25 gallon tank,tanks inc in tank pump running to a 1999-2004 corvette fuel filter/regulator)

Chassis before body is mounted

Hydraulic Clutch

packers05 · 07-11-2009, 10:11 PM

nice work, when will it be on the road, this year?

72truckman · 07-12-2009, 12:01 AM

The goal is driveable but not yet finished by the end of summer

72truckman · 07-20-2009, 02:01 AM

Firewall wet sanded after single stage black

After Buff

Body Mounted!

Engine fit, Hydraulic Clutch, Brake Stuff

Unnecessarily smooth firewall

ORD 1" Body Lift for a total of 5" of lift

07-19-2008, 01:21 AM	#26
spankycffc T&a bumper and fender/customs Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Baldwin park,ca Posts: 73	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build wow goooooood work!!!! really neat and spend good money on your **** and wow that truck is going to be prime!!! good work!!! __________________ 66 c-30 lwb daily driver 1954 chevy 5 window 3100 1951 pontiac chop top and my 64 c-10 is in aus. why did i ever sell my chevy...............

08-25-2008, 10:25 PM	#27
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build I am impressed so far, I really like the body lift you built, I think I might wind up copying your idea there, that thing would be damn handy for installing truck beds, bodies, and what ever else. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

09-06-2008, 09:00 PM	#28
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Havent had much time to work with football starting but... got the firewall finshed... hydraulic clutch conversion figured out.... drive by wire pedal modified angle to fit.. and 5.3L mounted(pics soon) __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727 Last edited by 72truckman; 09-06-2008 at 09:03 PM.

12-02-2008, 10:42 PM	#29
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Lookin' good. Any updates? Driving it yet? __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

12-03-2008, 12:41 PM	#30
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Football should almost be over right, get back to the Blazer! Looking super sweet, I have a 5.3 and an NV 4500 so I am super interested in seeing how this goes!! BTW you don't want to sell your single walled top do ya.....I didn't think so, but had to try!

12-29-2008, 02:00 AM	#31
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Just got finished with a long football season... now time to finally start working and hopefully get the Blazer on the road within the next couple months. First work was fixing the irrepairable attempt at body work with a torch and some welding wire by the PO.. and the other side that was literally filled and inch deep with solid metal... Next Project is to undercoat the entire tub which i already stripped (PITA!) with HERCULINER. Buying Seats this week in order to modify the floor or make brackets etc. Still having trouble finding the perfect way to mount engine without Shortening/Lengthening drivelines but its getting close. More updates soon... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

12-29-2008, 02:17 AM	#32
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Lookin good, keep us posted. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

12-29-2008, 10:19 AM	#33
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build great project, enjoy the build. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

12-30-2008, 10:15 PM	#34
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Got some seats out of a 2004 GMC sierra both are full power with heaters got a great deal on them. Ill have to reupholster with black leather to match the rest of the interior and the back seat.. They're really comfortable and the foam is in great shape.. now to mount them __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727 Last edited by 72truckman; 12-30-2008 at 10:22 PM.

01-10-2009, 10:04 PM	#35
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Not great pics but got somethin special in the mail today... A bestop soft top with all hardware... vinyl is flawless it sat in a box for 10 years, ill replace the windows and have a hellofa nice top Reinforced the floor and got seats mounted, they fit amazingly well ill put some pics up soon... __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

01-11-2009, 02:59 AM	#36
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build I'm liking it. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

01-11-2009, 06:00 AM	#37
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Cool that you found a soft top for it, you'll be able to run it all year, yes?

01-11-2009, 02:12 PM	#38
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03-23-2009, 04:45 PM	#39
Calitruckgrl1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 27	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Maxx!! Hey brother, I haven't logged onto this site in months, but here I am again!! The seats look *****in'! Also niiiice soft top. That's gonna look great on the truck. Decide on the body color yet? I just drove my '65 today and it's running great!! Well it should be with a new battery, single-wire alternator, spark plugs & wires, and an HEI!!! __________________ My 1965 GMC 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post2754022 My brother's 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482

05-10-2009, 09:33 PM	#41
NorCalTank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South GA Posts: 72	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Anymore updates on this build?



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05-10-2009, 10:37 PM	#42
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Yeah, I wld really like to see how you mounted your seats. Lots of pics wld be great. Thanks. Mario

05-28-2009, 12:03 PM	#43
McRed70K5 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 73	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Truckman, you are the man... That is a serious project you have taken on!! The Blazer I picked up is also a project for me and my 13 year old son... Maybe you guys can start a club, since were neighbors and all Thanks for the info!! Mc

06-06-2009, 09:52 PM	#44
chevybuldr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Livermore ca Posts: 699	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Hey hows it going Livermore guy here. Nice looking project you got there. Same with you McRed. I am curious what did Moss charge you to do that frame. They are around the corner from the machine shop I work at.

06-07-2009, 10:40 PM	#45
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Damm we have a community of 67-72's in the valley! Sandblast and powder-coat of everything including separate brackets and crossmembers was around $600? give or take a few. i also got a discount because the shop i used the shop account that i used to work at. __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

07-11-2009, 12:27 AM	#46
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Havent updated in foreverrrr.... Engine mounts Tranny Crossmember Painting the 5.3 __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

07-11-2009, 12:55 AM	#47
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Fuel system (73-81 blazer 25 gallon tank,tanks inc in tank pump running to a 1999-2004 corvette fuel filter/regulator) Chassis before body is mounted Hydraulic Clutch __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727 Last edited by 72truckman; 07-11-2009 at 12:57 AM.

07-11-2009, 10:11 PM	#48
packers05 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: minonk illinois Posts: 224	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build nice work, when will it be on the road, this year?

07-12-2009, 12:01 AM	#49
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build The goal is driveable but not yet finished by the end of summer __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

07-20-2009, 02:01 AM	#50
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Firewall wet sanded after single stage black After Buff Body Mounted! Engine fit, Hydraulic Clutch, Brake Stuff Unnecessarily smooth firewall ORD 1" Body Lift for a total of 5" of lift __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

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