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Old 09-25-2024, 09:33 AM   #1
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The 72 Olive HICKEY Build!

Hello All!

Finally after years and years of searching, I finally found the right blazer for me! 72 K5 in one of my favorite colors, Olive Green! I've been after these old Hickey Accessories long before even thinking of owning a blazer at the time. Well of course, price ranging 18-20k for something that needs practically a whole new body. Any who! Traded my Square body pickup for it and now just acquiring parts for it. . Blazer is solid and originally came from Texas, curious to know if anyone may have owned it on here. Should be a very fun build and tricked out with almost everything from their catalog.

Like to keep this a running post and more of documentation for me! Feel free to comment or run ideas through if you think something I could do might be better! Always have open ears! Thanks!

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Old 09-25-2024, 10:13 AM   #2
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Re: The 72 Olive HICKEY Build!

I rotated the picture for easier reading, I have the cargo hooks that go with the roof rack if interested pm me.
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Old 09-26-2024, 11:50 AM   #3
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Re: The 72 Olive HICKEY Build!

Following up on the build, Thank you on the photo edit, still getting the hang of this form, I'm used to the classic Oldsmobile form style.

I got the roof of my blazer and getting ready for repairs, I'm not much with of a fiberglass guy, but some of the corners got me in questions. Cracks on the other hand should be a piece of cake. Had a lot of experience working on the ATC90 fenders from back in the day. Mocking up the roof rack for install before painting in Raptor White!
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Old 09-26-2024, 04:26 PM   #4
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Re: The 72 Olive HICKEY Build!

I have no advice on the fiberglass repairs, but just wanted to say that I enjoy a themed build and I'm looking forward to seeing it come together.

Well optioned rig originally!
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Old 09-26-2024, 04:43 PM   #5
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Re: The 72 Olive HICKEY Build!

Very nice looking rig as the factory made it. Some notable options too.
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Old 09-26-2024, 05:27 PM   #6
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Re: The 72 Olive HICKEY Build!

Here is what I have, and a patch panel if you need it.
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Old 09-26-2024, 08:43 PM   #7
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Re: The 72 Olive HICKEY Build!

Id most definitely be interested to add those to the build if possible!

I was completely surprised by the options this was equipped with, majority will be returning to the build!

Also, the past weekend, I took a ride to get another long search, Hickey Roll Bar! Super nice guy I dealt with, even had a squarebody Hickey hood I could not go home with lol. Whilst that's underway, I am working on my sidewinder winch to fit underneath the bumper for another addition to the build!
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Old 09-26-2024, 09:00 PM   #8
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I'll do 80 plus shipping, if still interested send me your zip and I'll get a shipping quote.
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Old 09-28-2024, 12:07 AM   #9
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Re: The 72 Olive HICKEY Build!

Do some research on the top being SMC and not fiberglass. I remember posts in the past where the SMC is a different process.
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Old 10-02-2024, 09:15 AM   #10
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Re: The 72 Olive HICKEY Build!

Small Week update.

Honestly not too much done, waiting for Carlisle swap meet to come and go before I start continuing my purchasing!

I appreciate the heads up on the SMC, and been trying to get all the bearings in order to go about and fixing that!

Did get my Jerry Can in prime and paint these past few days!
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Old 11-04-2024, 08:00 PM   #11
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Re: The 72 Olive HICKEY Build!

Monthly Update:

Did get a few more puzzle pieces for the K5, Carlisle happened in the beginning of the month, had a couple buddies meet up and buy some parts from one, another. 15x10 steelies from wheel vintiques, hatch and parts, another sidewinder for make good or parts, skid plate and grille guard.

I wanted to add a custom touch so i decided to talk with one of my overseas friends and if he could make me something out of plexiglass, man these turned out perfect! just need to make the center bend.

Decided to make a good winch out of the most recent one and through all my good parts at that one. Check out the original decal on the top plate! topped it off with a HE knob for disengagement from motorcity k5.


Lastly, just been painting and cleaning parts, all new u-joints in the shafts as well as the cv ball!
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Old 11-08-2024, 10:05 AM   #12
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Re: The 72 Olive HICKEY Build!

I know I really should get working on the blazer, but nah! More accessories!!

With help, finally got a hickey steering wheel all completed and ready to mount!
Dug up my license plate bezel I had stashed from my blue Squarebody a while back. I got bored one night this week and decided to polish roof racks. I think that will give it a nice touch with the white, grommets came as well. Ooo, also got my switch for the 4wd indicator, ordered a green light and bezel. Need to get some measurements off one of ya for the bracket!

Just messing around with my emblem, I took off the blue backing and tried my green that just came back from overseas from a good friend, just need to heat and bend for the bevel. Should look quite nice!
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Old 12-02-2024, 01:59 PM   #13
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Re: The 72 Olive HICKEY Build!

It’s now December,

Really not much done to the actual truck still but still going after the loose odds and ends, ended up getting a tach cluster off a local super cheap and decided to redo that while the winter months hit. New AC Delco amp gauge and with a luttys lens and bezel since they are practically 30min away. I go completely old school when it comes to part searching and decided to take a trip to look for anyone having trucks in backyards or whatnot to see what they might have. Lo and behold, after a few stops and a lead. Another K5 potentially for sale with some goodies on it I could definitely use!
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Old 12-02-2024, 04:21 PM   #14
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Re: The 72 Olive HICKEY Build!

The '71 Bronze Blazer is a shame.
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Old 12-03-2024, 10:28 PM   #15
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nice project and a real nice option list. wish you were closer, i'd give you another sidewinder winch for parts.
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Re: The 72 Olive HICKEY Build!

Following. I have a survivor 72 Olive Green with a few Hickey goodies. Some I’m not sure if Hickey or not.

Brush Guard
Hitch
Roof Rails
Dual reserve tanks
Spare carrier

May be putting it up for sale this Spring. Tough decision! Love it.
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Old 12-11-2024, 02:14 PM   #17
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Following. I have a survivor 72 Olive Green with a few Hickey goodies. Some I’m not sure if Hickey or not.

Brush Guard
Hitch
Roof Rails
Dual reserve tanks
Spare carrier

May be putting it up for sale this Spring. Tough decision! Love it.
Hey man, sent you a pm! Have a couple questions!
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nice project and a real nice option list. wish you were closer, i'd give you another sidewinder winch for parts.
Thank you!! Yeah I’m super excited to get it all back up to par and on the road! Ironically enough, have 2 parts sidewinders as well to make that one pictured!
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