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**YellowK5** · 08-12-2021, 07:47 PM

Goin Broke.....You said it first

**Thealien** · 01-15-2023, 01:47 PM

There has been progress but not quite as fast as I wanted. I have been trying to get a garage built for over a year and didn't want to have this finished with no indoor storage. I may change plans and am leaving to look at property in TN near some friends.

Here are the inner bedsides with the small arch reworked for more tire clearance. The wheel tubs were also widened 1.5" to accommodate wider tires at a later date, once I have melted these!

**Thealien** · 01-15-2023, 01:53 PM

The floor which will be covered with sound deadener and carpet.

Firewall, notice anything?

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**Getter-Done** · 01-15-2023, 02:02 PM

Great Progress

So, you are thinking of moving down here to Tn?

**Thealien** · 01-15-2023, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Great Progress

So, you are thinking of moving down here to Tn?

I have friends in Mount Joliet that moved there 10+ years ago. I would like to be near them but have been unable to find exactly what I am looking for. 3+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, 2+ car garage preferably 3+, and most importantly I don't want to see any neighbors from my windows. I will be down in a week to visit and look at a few properties. One is in Smithville about an hour away on 4 acres, another is in Centerville about 90 minutes away on 9 acres. I would like to be closer but? Are you anywhere near those locations? Any input or suggestions.

If I can't find what I am looking for this year I might look in Florida near Inverness.

**Thealien** · 01-15-2023, 02:30 PM

This is the back of the rear seat that I cut 3" out of the width. That is why 2 of the vertical supports are so close. I had to deal with the hog ring attachment points also which became a pain. The seat bottom was a lot more work and I forgot to take pictures. I had to cut them down to fit between the widened wheel tubs.

**Getter-Done** · 01-15-2023, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thealien

I have friends in Mount Joliet that moved there 10+ years ago. I would like to be near them but have been unable to find exactly what I am looking for. 3+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, 2+ car garage preferably 3+, and most importantly I don't want to see any neighbors from my windows. I will be down in a week to visit and look at a few properties. One is in Smithville about an hour away on 4 acres, another is in Centerville about 90 minutes away on 9 acres. I would like to be closer but? Are you anywhere near those locations? Any input or suggestions.

If I can't find what I am looking for this year I might look in Florida near Inverness.

I am in Lebanon that's real close to your friends in Mt Juliet.

If I had my choice, I would pick Smithville over Centerville.

Smithville will have more auto parts places and grocery stores.

Centerville is more Rural thou and that might be what you are looking for.

Several months ago, I went to Bon Aqua for some lawnmower parts.
Thats about 25 miles from Centerville.

I was surprised to see they still have gravel roads down there.

They have already paved over all the ones around here.

**Thealien** · 01-15-2023, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

I am in Lebanon that's real close to your friends in Mt Juliet.

If I had my choice, I would pick Smithville over Centerville.

Smithville will have more auto parts places and grocery stores.

Centerville is more Rural thou and that might be what you are looking for.

Several months ago, I went to Bon Aqua for some lawnmower parts.
Thats about 25 miles from Centerville.

I was surprised to see they still have gravel roads down there.

They have already paved over all the ones around here.

Maybe we can meet up while I am there? I'll PM you my contact info if you would like. I have been looking in Lebanon also, so far nothing has met the criteria.

**Getter-Done** · 01-15-2023, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Thealien

Maybe we can meet up while I am there? I'll PM you my contact info if you would like. I have been looking in Lebanon also, so far nothing has met the criteria.

Sounds Great

best view · 01-17-2023, 08:32 PM

Mark you’ll enjoy the blazers more down there get out of mass

**DeadheadNM** · 06-10-2024, 03:44 PM

Any updates?

**jaros44sr** · 06-21-2024, 09:50 AM

Inquiring minds curious

**Thealien** · 12-02-2024, 09:07 PM

Updates have been slow because most of it wasn’t picture worthy. Things should be coming together quickly over the next few months.

**Getter-Done** · 12-02-2024, 09:11 PM

That is some Deep (Great) looking paint.

**Thealien** · 12-02-2024, 09:21 PM

This is the 1968 front grill that I will be using. We machine a 1970 Chevelle SS emblem to fit the grill.

**Thealien** · 12-02-2024, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

That is some Deep (Great) looking paint.

Corvette admiral blue

**Getter-Done** · 12-02-2024, 10:11 PM

Great Progress.

Years ago you done a Great Bolt Restoration.

What would you use to do your Bolt Restoration at Today's prices?

**Thealien** · 12-02-2024, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Great Progress.

Years ago you done a Great Bolt Restoration.

What would you use to do your Bolt Restoration at Today's prices?

In most cases, it’s just cheaper to buy bolts already in Black oxide. Every now and then you may run into a bolt that you can’t find a replacement for. I still have plenty of chemicals left if I needed to do so.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-07-2024, 09:33 AM

Good deal!

**jaros44sr** · 12-08-2024, 07:19 AM

That SS emblem looks good on there

Nice build, just reread thread

**Thealien** · 12-08-2024, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

That SS emblem looks good on there

Nice build, just reread thread

Thank you, sir

It does seem to be three steps forward and one or two steps back LOL!

Still following your thread also.

**jaros44sr** · 12-09-2024, 06:15 AM

I may have to go out and steal mine. Off of my car. How is it held on?

Looks like your using welding wire to soften the edge

**Thealien** · 12-09-2024, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I may have to go out and steal mine. Off of my car. How is it held on?

Looks like your using welding wire to soften the edge

It is held on by the factory studs that come off the rear of the emblem. I know he machine it to fit. I do not know if he used any welding wire on the edge. I will ask him the next time we communicate.

**72ironmike** · 12-09-2024, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

That is some Deep (Great) looking paint.

Agreed - What a magnificent color !

**Thealien** · 12-11-2024, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72ironmike

Agreed - What a magnificent color !

Picking the color was probably the most difficult part of the build for me.

08-12-2021, 07:47 PM	#51
YellowK5 Active Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Rancho Cucamonga California Posts: 170	Re: Looking for build name? Goin Broke.....You said it first

01-15-2023, 01:47 PM	#52
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: Looking for build name? There has been progress but not quite as fast as I wanted. I have been trying to get a garage built for over a year and didn't want to have this finished with no indoor storage. I may change plans and am leaving to look at property in TN near some friends. Here are the inner bedsides with the small arch reworked for more tire clearance. The wheel tubs were also widened 1.5" to accommodate wider tires at a later date, once I have melted these! __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

01-15-2023, 01:53 PM	#53
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: Looking for build name? The floor which will be covered with sound deadener and carpet. Firewall, notice anything? [img] __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

01-15-2023, 02:02 PM	#54
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,413	Re: Looking for build name? Great Progress So, you are thinking of moving down here to Tn? __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

01-15-2023, 02:30 PM	#56
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: Looking for build name? This is the back of the rear seat that I cut 3" out of the width. That is why 2 of the vertical supports are so close. I had to deal with the hog ring attachment points also which became a pain. The seat bottom was a lot more work and I forgot to take pictures. I had to cut them down to fit between the widened wheel tubs. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

01-17-2023, 08:32 PM	#60
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,153	Re: Looking for build name? Mark you’ll enjoy the blazers more down there get out of mass

06-10-2024, 03:44 PM	#61
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: Looking for build name? Any updates? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

06-21-2024, 09:50 AM	#62
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: Looking for build name? Inquiring minds curious __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-02-2024, 09:07 PM	#63
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: Looking for build name? Updates have been slow because most of it wasn’t picture worthy. Things should be coming together quickly over the next few months. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

12-02-2024, 09:11 PM	#64
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,413	Re: Looking for build name? That is some Deep (Great) looking paint. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

12-02-2024, 09:21 PM	#65
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: Looking for build name? This is the 1968 front grill that I will be using. We machine a 1970 Chevelle SS emblem to fit the grill. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

12-02-2024, 10:11 PM	#67
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,413	Re: Looking for build name? Great Progress. Years ago you done a Great Bolt Restoration. What would you use to do your Bolt Restoration at Today's prices? __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

12-07-2024, 09:33 AM	#69
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: Looking for build name? Good deal! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-08-2024, 07:19 AM	#70
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: Looking for build name? That SS emblem looks good on there Nice build, just reread thread __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 12-08-2024 at 07:33 AM.

12-09-2024, 06:15 AM	#72
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: Looking for build name? I may have to go out and steal mine. Off of my car. How is it held on? Looks like your using welding wire to soften the edge __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim



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