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thor · 03-17-2011, 03:44 PM

Going to paint it the stock dark green I see on the inside? Great color!

PD1292 · 03-18-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by thor

Going to paint it the stock dark green I see on the inside? Great color!

I like the color but my girls dont. Have not decided on a color yet.

thor · 03-18-2011, 06:01 PM

They'd prolly like Hugger Orange or Red-Orange then. Perhaps you could talk them into Ochre?

1956cameo · 03-18-2011, 09:44 PM

It's coming along nicely! Nice to see more Texas K-5's on here.

PD1292 · 03-23-2011, 11:04 AM

Thanks for the interest and input. I am sure I will be needing some help later in the build, its nice to know there are pro's on this site who can offer it.. thanks.

PD1292 · 03-23-2011, 11:06 AM

On the color issue my girls would not be opposed to a blue like this one.

PD1292 · 03-23-2011, 11:22 AM

Here are some more pictures. Extra rolling (well not right now) frame. I took the front springs off of this frame to use on the jimmy. This is a 71 frame (i think). It has front drum brakes though so i am not sure. Did all blazers come with leaf springs in the rear, or did some come with trailing arms like the pickups?
Any way thats why i think it a 71.. how would i find out what it is?

PD1292 · 03-23-2011, 11:55 AM

I got some parts in and am waiting for some POR 15 to arrive before I weld them in.

PD1292 · 03-23-2011, 11:59 AM

I also obtained another exhaust manifold due to the original one breaking from heat stress. Got some poly bushings for the front springs to replace the ones on the jimmy

my90k5 · 03-23-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by thor

They'd prolly like Hugger Orange or Red-Orange then. Perhaps you could talk them into Ochre?

lol, that Ochre color kinda grew on me but that blue would sure look nice.

elzombo · 03-23-2011, 12:40 PM

Nice build. I'm originally from Del Rio. It's nice to see fellow Texans working on blazers. Looking good. I'm no where near skilled enough to attempt rust removal/repair myself. Good job.

thor · 03-23-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PD1292

On the color issue my girls would not be opposed to a blue like this one.

That's a nice color blue! Great work on the rust repair.

thor · 03-23-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by my90k5

lol, that Ochre color kinda grew on me but that blue would sure look nice.

Ochre is one of my favorites. Like you, the more I looked at it, the more I liked it.

PD1292 · 03-24-2011, 01:11 AM

thor, I agree when i first saw the ochre I thought, why would any one paint a truck that color, but as I look at it more, its not so bad, actually kinda like it.

PD1292 · 03-24-2011, 01:28 AM

I sanded and painted the springs from the other frame and put the new bushings in. good to get something done....
darn, darn, darn, sorry in black and white again.

thor · 03-24-2011, 12:19 PM

The black and white photos give it a timeless look, just like our blazers.

You're making great progress! It's great that you are painting each item separately. I've seen so many vehicles' undercarriages painted all at once, suspension, everything. Me no likey. I like the detail you are putting in to this one.

PD1292 · 03-29-2011, 10:41 AM

Well, I have my POR15 and I put the Cab support, the front pillar the reenforcement for the floor and the floor in yesterday. I was tired of not seeing progress so i hurried it up. mistake!!. I will take my time on the other floor board. I should have held the floor down with some screws and other holding devises before i began to weld. Live and learn. its not too bad but I will need to do better on body panels that will not be covered by carpet. Here are some pictures of the progress.

PD1292 · 03-29-2011, 10:43 AM

Oh, sorry the first two pictures are of the removal of the A/C

PD1292 · 03-29-2011, 10:46 AM

more

**jaros44sr** · 03-29-2011, 11:01 PM

nicely done...progress is good

PD1292 · 04-11-2011, 11:26 PM

I have finished the passenger side floor and rocker panel. It lined up pretty well and the best thing is the door still closes... I was worried there for a little bit. here are some pictures of the progress

1956cameo · 04-13-2011, 06:28 PM

Thats some good looking metal work!

thor · 04-13-2011, 07:35 PM

Nice work!

PD1292 · 08-08-2011, 01:14 AM

Ok, finally got back to working on this thing. The front springs are in, but I found some problems while taking it apart. Seems the front shackle frame mount was damaged due to, I guess a combination of 4 wheeling and no maintenance from the PO. Any way on with the pictures.
You can see in the first picture the hole is no longer round. The new one next to it is from an extra frame i bought. the second picture is the front hanger and the holes in it are not round either, its replacement is pictured beside it, also from the extra frame.

PD1292 · 08-08-2011, 01:35 AM

I am also working on the passenger side rear fender, It had some major damage and I could not get the wheel opening to look right because it was crushed flat. I decided to replace it instead. The inside wheel well that attached to the outside sheeting at the front of the wheel well had to be lengthened due to the part i bought not being an exact fit.

03-17-2011, 03:44 PM	#26
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal Going to paint it the stock dark green I see on the inside? Great color! __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

03-18-2011, 06:01 PM	#28
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal They'd prolly like Hugger Orange or Red-Orange then. Perhaps you could talk them into Ochre? __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

03-18-2011, 09:44 PM	#29
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal It's coming along nicely! Nice to see more Texas K-5's on here. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

03-23-2011, 11:04 AM	#30
PD1292 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 190	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal Thanks for the interest and input. I am sure I will be needing some help later in the build, its nice to know there are pro's on this site who can offer it.. thanks.

03-23-2011, 11:06 AM	#31
PD1292 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 190	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal On the color issue my girls would not be opposed to a blue like this one. Attached Images

03-23-2011, 11:22 AM	#32
PD1292 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 190	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal Here are some more pictures. Extra rolling (well not right now) frame. I took the front springs off of this frame to use on the jimmy. This is a 71 frame (i think). It has front drum brakes though so i am not sure. Did all blazers come with leaf springs in the rear, or did some come with trailing arms like the pickups? Any way thats why i think it a 71.. how would i find out what it is? Attached Images

03-23-2011, 11:55 AM	#33
PD1292 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 190	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal I got some parts in and am waiting for some POR 15 to arrive before I weld them in. Attached Images

03-23-2011, 11:59 AM	#34
PD1292 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 190	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal I also obtained another exhaust manifold due to the original one breaking from heat stress. Got some poly bushings for the front springs to replace the ones on the jimmy Attached Images

03-23-2011, 12:40 PM	#36
elzombo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 64	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal Nice build. I'm originally from Del Rio. It's nice to see fellow Texans working on blazers. Looking good. I'm no where near skilled enough to attempt rust removal/repair myself. Good job. __________________ My '72 Blazer Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427586

03-24-2011, 01:11 AM	#39
PD1292 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 190	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal thor, I agree when i first saw the ochre I thought, why would any one paint a truck that color, but as I look at it more, its not so bad, actually kinda like it.

03-24-2011, 01:28 AM	#40
PD1292 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 190	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal I sanded and painted the springs from the other frame and put the new bushings in. good to get something done.... darn, darn, darn, sorry in black and white again. Attached Images

03-24-2011, 12:19 PM	#41
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal The black and white photos give it a timeless look, just like our blazers. You're making great progress! It's great that you are painting each item separately. I've seen so many vehicles' undercarriages painted all at once, suspension, everything. Me no likey. I like the detail you are putting in to this one. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

03-29-2011, 10:41 AM	#42
PD1292 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 190	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal Well, I have my POR15 and I put the Cab support, the front pillar the reenforcement for the floor and the floor in yesterday. I was tired of not seeing progress so i hurried it up. mistake!!. I will take my time on the other floor board. I should have held the floor down with some screws and other holding devises before i began to weld. Live and learn. its not too bad but I will need to do better on body panels that will not be covered by carpet. Here are some pictures of the progress. Attached Images

03-29-2011, 10:43 AM	#43
PD1292 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 190	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal Oh, sorry the first two pictures are of the removal of the A/C Attached Images

03-29-2011, 10:46 AM	#44
PD1292 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 190	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal more Attached Images



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03-29-2011, 11:01 PM	#45
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal nicely done...progress is good __________________ 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

04-11-2011, 11:26 PM	#46
PD1292 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 190	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal I have finished the passenger side floor and rocker panel. It lined up pretty well and the best thing is the door still closes... I was worried there for a little bit. here are some pictures of the progress Attached Images

04-13-2011, 06:28 PM	#47
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal Thats some good looking metal work! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

04-13-2011, 07:35 PM	#48
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal Nice work! __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

08-08-2011, 01:14 AM	#49
PD1292 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 190	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal Ok, finally got back to working on this thing. The front springs are in, but I found some problems while taking it apart. Seems the front shackle frame mount was damaged due to, I guess a combination of 4 wheeling and no maintenance from the PO. Any way on with the pictures. You can see in the first picture the hole is no longer round. The new one next to it is from an extra frame i bought. the second picture is the front hanger and the holes in it are not round either, its replacement is pictured beside it, also from the extra frame. Attached Images

08-08-2011, 01:35 AM	#50
PD1292 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 190	Re: 72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal I am also working on the passenger side rear fender, It had some major damage and I could not get the wheel opening to look right because it was crushed flat. I decided to replace it instead. The inside wheel well that attached to the outside sheeting at the front of the wheel well had to be lengthened due to the part i bought not being an exact fit. Attached Images

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