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**Thealien** · 07-04-2011, 09:43 AM

Very nice, feels great to drive them doesn't it?

5150 · 07-04-2011, 02:04 PM

Looks better everytime, J.

elzombo · 07-04-2011, 03:21 PM

Love it!

hgs_notes · 07-04-2011, 07:23 PM

Turned out beautiful. Drive the hell out of it.

**jamie72** · 07-04-2011, 10:00 PM

cool pics j, i had my blazer on the other side of the river the night before... good times!!!

Bull72 · 07-05-2011, 03:31 PM

Blazer looks amazing! Great work all the way around, the color is eye catching, the details are great and it looks extremely solid... Enjoy it!!!

landsurvey1 · 12-07-2011, 03:17 PM

Your Blazer has a clean look, I love that. I really like the chrome trim on the wheel edges. Where did you pick those up at? I looked in your thread, but couldn't find the info.

Big J · 12-14-2011, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landsurvey1

Your Blazer has a clean look, I love that. I really like the chrome trim on the wheel edges. Where did you pick those up at? I looked in your thread, but couldn't find the info.

Sorry for the slowwwwwwwww reply. I found them at lmc truck
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=81
but bought them local (I like to try and keep my money at home if possible) from here http://sokyclassics.com/index.php

Big J · 03-04-2012, 01:38 AM

Bad news. It was nice the other night and I haven't had it out since summer. I drove it to work and on the way home a nice big doe ran out and hit me. It was a hit and run on both accounts. We both kept going, lol. I was going to tackle it but decided it will go back to the body shop for a fix. Not cheap but it will involve blending and what not so all that is beyond me. I hope it all matches up when done. I will possibly go crazy if it doesn't turn out right so be prepared,

. It pushed it in nicely as you can see when comparing the two pics.

Chevyman63 · 03-04-2012, 10:44 AM

[quote=Big J;5228690]Bad news. It was nice the other night and I haven't had it out since summer. I drove it to work and on the way home a nice big doe ran out and hit me. It was a hit and run on both accounts. We both kept going, lol. I was going to tackle it but decided it will go back to the body shop for a fix. Not cheap but it will involve blending and what not so all that is beyond me. I hope it all matches up when done. I will possibly go crazy if it doesn't turn out right so be prepared,

. It pushed it in nicely as you can see when comparing the two pics.

That REALLY SUCKS!!

**jaros44sr** · 03-05-2012, 09:14 AM

At least you got a piece of her arse, your truck turned out sweet....well done

VA72C10 · 03-04-2012, 01:46 AM

That stinks....hope they get it fixed up right for you!

**jamie72** · 06-05-2012, 08:20 PM

looks great J, now keep it one color and enjoy the summer,you deserve it bud!

5150 · 06-06-2012, 08:22 AM

Looks awesome, hope you and Jamie can make it to the Truck Nats this year.
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**jaros44sr** · 06-06-2012, 11:35 AM

glad the paint matched, cant see it from here. You got one great lookin' truck, glad everything worked out for you. You certainly put alot of blood and sweat in it...nice to have a new man cave!

that chevelle is one of my favs., only in a manual convertible top. what HP did the 396 have?

Big J · 06-06-2012, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

glad the paint matched, cant see it from here. You got one great lookin' truck, glad everything worked out for you. You certainly put alot of blood and sweat in it...nice to have a new man cave!

that chevelle is one of my favs., only in a manual convertible top. what HP did the 396 have?

The man cave is great, wish I had more time to spend in it. Dunno on the Chevelle. I am on the lookout for a 70 to build. Its between that and a 67-72 swb.

**jaros44sr** · 06-06-2012, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

The man cave is great, wish I had more time to spend in it. Dunno on the Chevelle. I am on the lookout for a 70 to build. Its between that and a 67-72 swb.

well, thats one way to fill up the cave...another project

Big J · 06-09-2012, 01:24 AM

Manned up and drove it to work tonight, didn't see a single deer!

**jamie72** · 06-09-2012, 07:21 PM

or maybe install one of them big `deer catchers` the big rigs are using now..lol

PatsFanWilly · 04-10-2013, 05:20 PM

I know its been awhile since someone has posted on this thread, but all i got to say is WOW. What a tremendous job you did on the Blazer. Over the last week i read the entire thread. Couldnt stay away from it actually. BigJ, you are a tremendous inspiration and now i cant wait to start on restoring a Blazer.

**jaros44sr** · 04-10-2013, 10:54 PM

Yep, he did a tremendous job....shame he hasnt been around for awhile, like to see how shes running

Big J · 04-11-2013, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatsFanWilly

I know its been awhile since someone has posted on this thread, but all i got to say is WOW. What a tremendous job you did on the Blazer. Over the last week i read the entire thread. Couldnt stay away from it actually. BigJ, you are a tremendous inspiration and now i cant wait to start on restoring a Blazer.

Thanks for the props! Everyone will be pleased to know the Blazer is doing great. I have been tinkering and will be posting pics shortly. I ordered a set of Wet Okole yellow and black seat covers for the front and rear along with a molded rubber floor set. I have to do some reconfiguring of the roll bar because the seats rub against it. Can't have that with the new seat covers. Since I'm pulling the inside out I'll be making some custom door panels and tossing on some marine grade vinyl, along with the back panels. The only thing I've done lately is put on a new battery and a 108 amp alt.

Big J · 05-01-2013, 08:12 PM

Got the goodies in. Not at all done yet but its in. The rear floor mat is totally wrong for the bed, I don't know what the goofball that tossed it in the box but it bums me out. I've called the place I bought it from, they are working on it.... Sent pics showing how it doesn't at all fit, short on all sides, we shall see what they do(better be sendin' me a new correct rear floor mat). The wheel well covers fit nicely and the front mat is forming to the floor. Its formed from the manufacturer but because its folded when shipped it gets all messed up. Still some trimming to do. One of the rear seat covers is on, it looks pretty cool, need to get the rest done. Still have to put the upholstery on the panels, I did buy some foam and marine grade vinyl. I also found a neat cup holder thing, made a bracket for it, works nicely. Enough blah blah blah, heres some pics.

Big J · 05-05-2013, 07:48 PM

More progress. My lovely wife finished up putting on the seat covers for me. They turned out sweet. Wish the yellow matched up more but oh well, can't have it all when buying online. Finished up the front floor. Maybe it will lay out better with time but right now I think it kinda sucks and wish I would have went with carpet. Got my panels upholstered too, just the one with the sub left to go. It appears that it will be a PIA and I may have to turn it into two panels.

Big J · 05-06-2013, 08:13 PM

Got the plastic back on the seats and door panels mounted. I still need to order some armrests.

07-04-2011, 09:43 AM	#1
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,138	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Very nice, feels great to drive them doesn't it? __________________ 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

07-04-2011, 02:04 PM	#2
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Looks better everytime, J. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

07-04-2011, 03:21 PM	#3
elzombo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 64	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Love it! __________________ My '72 Blazer Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427586

07-04-2011, 07:23 PM	#4
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Turned out beautiful. Drive the hell out of it. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

07-04-2011, 10:00 PM	#5
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... cool pics j, i had my blazer on the other side of the river the night before... good times!!! __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

07-05-2011, 03:31 PM	#6
Bull72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 209	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Blazer looks amazing! Great work all the way around, the color is eye catching, the details are great and it looks extremely solid... Enjoy it!!! __________________ Thank you god for all your blessings! My mini build (I had a great starting point) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440743 Last edited by Bull72; 07-05-2011 at 03:39 PM.

12-07-2011, 03:17 PM	#7
landsurvey1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 404	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Your Blazer has a clean look, I love that. I really like the chrome trim on the wheel edges. Where did you pick those up at? I looked in your thread, but couldn't find the info. __________________ 1972 Chevy short bed ZZ4 350/355hp GMPP crate engine. 1972 Cheyenne K-20 454/400hp big block 1988 Jeep Wrangler 2010 Jeep Sport Unlimited

03-04-2012, 01:38 AM	#9
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Bad news. It was nice the other night and I haven't had it out since summer. I drove it to work and on the way home a nice big doe ran out and hit me. It was a hit and run on both accounts. We both kept going, lol. I was going to tackle it but decided it will go back to the body shop for a fix. Not cheap but it will involve blending and what not so all that is beyond me. I hope it all matches up when done. I will possibly go crazy if it doesn't turn out right so be prepared, . It pushed it in nicely as you can see when comparing the two pics. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

03-04-2012, 10:44 AM	#10
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... [quote=Big J;5228690]Bad news. It was nice the other night and I haven't had it out since summer. I drove it to work and on the way home a nice big doe ran out and hit me. It was a hit and run on both accounts. We both kept going, lol. I was going to tackle it but decided it will go back to the body shop for a fix. Not cheap but it will involve blending and what not so all that is beyond me. I hope it all matches up when done. I will possibly go crazy if it doesn't turn out right so be prepared, . It pushed it in nicely as you can see when comparing the two pics. That REALLY SUCKS!! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

03-05-2012, 09:14 AM	#11
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,841	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... At least you got a piece of her arse, your truck turned out sweet....well done __________________ 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

03-04-2012, 01:46 AM	#12
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... That stinks....hope they get it fixed up right for you! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-05-2012, 08:20 PM	#13
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... looks great J, now keep it one color and enjoy the summer,you deserve it bud! __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

06-06-2012, 08:22 AM	#14
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Looks awesome, hope you and Jamie can make it to the Truck Nats this year. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

06-06-2012, 11:35 AM	#15
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,841	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... glad the paint matched, cant see it from here. You got one great lookin' truck, glad everything worked out for you. You certainly put alot of blood and sweat in it...nice to have a new man cave! that chevelle is one of my favs., only in a manual convertible top. what HP did the 396 have? __________________ 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

06-09-2012, 01:24 AM	#18
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Manned up and drove it to work tonight, didn't see a single deer! __________________ BAZINGA! My Build



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06-09-2012, 07:21 PM	#19
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... or maybe install one of them big `deer catchers` the big rigs are using now..lol __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

04-10-2013, 05:20 PM	#20
PatsFanWilly Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Kansas Posts: 47	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... I know its been awhile since someone has posted on this thread, but all i got to say is WOW. What a tremendous job you did on the Blazer. Over the last week i read the entire thread. Couldnt stay away from it actually. BigJ, you are a tremendous inspiration and now i cant wait to start on restoring a Blazer.

04-10-2013, 10:54 PM	#21
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,841	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Yep, he did a tremendous job....shame he hasnt been around for awhile, like to see how shes running __________________ 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

05-01-2013, 08:12 PM	#23
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Got the goodies in. Not at all done yet but its in. The rear floor mat is totally wrong for the bed, I don't know what the goofball that tossed it in the box but it bums me out. I've called the place I bought it from, they are working on it.... Sent pics showing how it doesn't at all fit, short on all sides, we shall see what they do(better be sendin' me a new correct rear floor mat). The wheel well covers fit nicely and the front mat is forming to the floor. Its formed from the manufacturer but because its folded when shipped it gets all messed up. Still some trimming to do. One of the rear seat covers is on, it looks pretty cool, need to get the rest done. Still have to put the upholstery on the panels, I did buy some foam and marine grade vinyl. I also found a neat cup holder thing, made a bracket for it, works nicely. Enough blah blah blah, heres some pics. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

05-05-2013, 07:48 PM	#24
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... More progress. My lovely wife finished up putting on the seat covers for me. They turned out sweet. Wish the yellow matched up more but oh well, can't have it all when buying online. Finished up the front floor. Maybe it will lay out better with time but right now I think it kinda sucks and wish I would have went with carpet. Got my panels upholstered too, just the one with the sub left to go. It appears that it will be a PIA and I may have to turn it into two panels. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

05-06-2013, 08:13 PM	#25
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Got the plastic back on the seats and door panels mounted. I still need to order some armrests. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

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