1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build - Page 6 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72truckman · 05-03-2010, 01:11 AM

mcbassin · 05-03-2010, 11:14 AM

Looking good! You are close to needing a new avatar

Critter · 05-03-2010, 12:28 PM

Yep, very nice!

72truckman · 05-20-2010, 02:28 AM

The aftermarket cowl hood didnt fit worth a sh*t so i ended up having to cut it.

Before, the rear of the hood was too wide to fit between the fenders. here you can see my sharpie line of the material i needed to remove

i cut straight down the hoods edge and removed abt 1/8"-3/16" from each side and tacked closed

Finished edge and near perfect body gap

Had to have someone come and help install the windshield, boy what a bear to install with the stainless trim. well worth the money but i ended up having to help the whole time! oh well at least i now know another how to.

The blazer and i took a drive this morning... This is me gettin her loaded on the trailer. (hint: bodywork is completely finito)

pics tomorrow of how it turned out.

Jtrux · 05-20-2010, 07:37 AM

Not sure if you mentioned it or not but what color have you decided on?

**Yukon Jack** · 05-20-2010, 10:40 AM

Nice job on the hood gap - so am I correct in assuming it is at the painter now?

Brandoneh · 05-20-2010, 02:01 PM

Looks great man! Just in time for summer! I bet your stoked!

72truckman · 05-20-2010, 10:07 PM

Soooo tempted to just drive it for the summer in primer....

BLUE THUNDER · 05-20-2010, 10:16 PM

Wow, it is really coming together. It looks great. Congrats. I know how you feel, I want to drive your truck in primer for the summer!!!!

Critter · 05-20-2010, 11:05 PM

Curious as to why you put in the windshield before you painted it? Seems like it would be better to do it after, but maybe I'm wrong. Looks awesome either way!

mcbassin · 05-20-2010, 11:33 PM

Your ruck looks GREAT! I know what you mean about the trim around the windshield. those are a major pain in the butt.

BTW, drive it in primer if you want.

Richardman1992 · 05-20-2010, 11:39 PM

i am literally spitting distance from you. why have i never seen this beauty before?

Blazer Dude · 05-21-2010, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 72truckman

Soooo tempted to just drive it for the summer in primer....

Looks Great!!!! I would finish it before you drive it tho.. what color are you doing?

Brandoneh · 05-21-2010, 01:14 AM

Need some more pics of that Blazer! Looks AWESOME!

72truckman · 05-21-2010, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critter

Curious as to why you put in the windshield before you painted it? Seems like it would be better to do it after, but maybe I'm wrong. Looks awesome either way!

i painted the whole cowl with the firewall so i said what the hell and installed it. my painter thanked me cuz he can just bag the whole top and interior.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richardman1992

i am literally spitting distance from you. why have i never seen this beauty before?

It has never been on the road before. spent the last 4 years in my garage. what color is yours?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazer Dude

Looks Great!!!! I would finish it before you drive it tho.. what color are you doing?

Yea thats what im going to do, but its tempting

its gonna be all black but im tossing around the idea of dark dark red racing stripes up the hood.

VA72C10 · 05-21-2010, 02:03 AM

Looks GREAT!

Broncoviejo · 05-21-2010, 08:57 AM

Hello, I also will be install a 5.3. Which wiring harness are you using. Nice job..

Critter · 05-21-2010, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72truckman

i painted the whole cowl with the firewall so i said what the hell and installed it. my painter thanked me cuz he can just bag the whole top and interior.

Ahh, makes sense now. I see glossy paint now after I look back. How long do you think it will be at the paint shop?

Blazer Dude · 05-21-2010, 12:39 PM

Yea thats what im going to do, but its tempting

its gonna be all black but im tossing around the idea of dark dark red racing stripes up the hood.[/QUOTE]

Ok. Yeah its gonna be sweet when your done. All Black is a good color. Hard to keep clean but good looken

red71cheyenne · 05-21-2010, 03:21 PM

Great build and thanks for all the pics! Can't wait to see it out of paint and done.

Critter · 06-07-2010, 10:43 PM

We need updates...aka pics from the paint shop!

Critter · 07-11-2010, 02:32 PM

OK, you officially swayed me into picking up an NV4500 the other day for my build...now I MUST see more of yours! Please tell me it isn't lost at the paint shop.

Kas68c10 · 08-11-2010, 01:19 PM

wow, nice job, gonna store my topper the same way, already bought the hoist!

72truckman · 08-12-2010, 03:35 AM

Some semi recent pics from the 4th of July. The Flag itself flew over Fallujah, Iraq in an F-18. The blazer held it proudly.

72truckman · 08-12-2010, 03:37 AM

and some foreclosed home lot pics..

05-03-2010, 01:11 AM	#126
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build __________________ 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

05-03-2010, 11:14 AM	#127
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Looking good! You are close to needing a new avatar __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-03-2010, 12:28 PM	#128
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Yep, very nice! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

05-20-2010, 02:28 AM	#129
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build The aftermarket cowl hood didnt fit worth a sht so i ended up having to cut it. Before, the rear of the hood was too wide to fit between the fenders. here you can see my sharpie line of the material i needed to remove i cut straight down the hoods edge and removed abt 1/8"-3/16" from each side and tacked closed Finished edge and near perfect body gap Had to have someone come and help install the windshield, boy what a bear to install with the stainless trim. well worth the money but i ended up having to help the whole time! oh well at least i now know another how to. The blazer and i took a drive this morning... This is me gettin her loaded on the trailer. (hint: bodywork is completely finito) pics tomorrow of how it turned out.* __________________ 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; 05-20-2010 at 02:44 AM.

05-20-2010, 07:37 AM	#130
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Not sure if you mentioned it or not but what color have you decided on? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

05-20-2010, 10:40 AM	#131
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Nice job on the hood gap - so am I correct in assuming it is at the painter now? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-20-2010, 02:01 PM	#132
Brandoneh Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 75	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Looks great man! Just in time for summer! I bet your stoked! __________________ 71 K5 In progress!

05-20-2010, 10:07 PM	#133
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Soooo tempted to just drive it for the summer in primer.... __________________ 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

05-20-2010, 10:16 PM	#134
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Wow, it is really coming together. It looks great. Congrats. I know how you feel, I want to drive your truck in primer for the summer!!!!

05-20-2010, 11:05 PM	#135
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Curious as to why you put in the windshield before you painted it? Seems like it would be better to do it after, but maybe I'm wrong. Looks awesome either way! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com Last edited by Critter; 05-20-2010 at 11:05 PM.

05-20-2010, 11:33 PM	#136
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Your ruck looks GREAT! I know what you mean about the trim around the windshield. those are a major pain in the butt. BTW, drive it in primer if you want. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-20-2010, 11:39 PM	#137
Richardman1992 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dublin, California Posts: 67	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build i am literally spitting distance from you. why have i never seen this beauty before?

05-21-2010, 01:14 AM	#139
Brandoneh Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 75	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Need some more pics of that Blazer! Looks AWESOME! __________________ 71 K5 In progress!

05-21-2010, 02:03 AM	#141
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Looks GREAT! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-21-2010, 08:57 AM	#142
Broncoviejo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 123	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Hello, I also will be install a 5.3. Which wiring harness are you using. Nice job..



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05-21-2010, 12:39 PM	#144
Blazer Dude Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burleson Tx Posts: 110	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Yea thats what im going to do, but its tempting its gonna be all black but im tossing around the idea of dark dark red racing stripes up the hood.[/QUOTE] Ok. Yeah its gonna be sweet when your done. All Black is a good color. Hard to keep clean but good looken

05-21-2010, 03:21 PM	#145
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Great build and thanks for all the pics! Can't wait to see it out of paint and done. __________________ 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

06-07-2010, 10:43 PM	#146
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build We need updates...aka pics from the paint shop! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

07-11-2010, 02:32 PM	#147
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build OK, you officially swayed me into picking up an NV4500 the other day for my build...now I MUST see more of yours! Please tell me it isn't lost at the paint shop. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

08-11-2010, 01:19 PM	#148
Kas68c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA Posts: 312	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build wow, nice job, gonna store my topper the same way, already bought the hoist! __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside, 250,pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,Seat from a later truck with built in seatbelts, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,Weber k550cub carburator...WORK IN PROGRESS, Freeland MI , Just bought a 72 Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!

08-12-2010, 03:35 AM	#149
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Some semi recent pics from the 4th of July. The Flag itself flew over Fallujah, Iraq in an F-18. The blazer held it proudly. __________________ 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

08-12-2010, 03:37 AM	#150
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build and some foreclosed home lot pics.. __________________ 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; 08-12-2010 at 03:39 AM.

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