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Old 07-19-2008, 01:21 AM   #26
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wow goooooood work!!!! really neat and spend good money on your **** and wow that truck is going to be prime!!! good work!!!
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Old 08-25-2008, 10:25 PM   #27
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I am impressed so far, I really like the body lift you built, I think I might wind up copying your idea there, that thing would be damn handy for installing truck beds, bodies, and what ever else.
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Old 09-06-2008, 09:00 PM   #28
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Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build

Havent had much time to work with football starting but... got the firewall finshed... hydraulic clutch conversion figured out.... drive by wire pedal modified angle to fit.. and 5.3L mounted(pics soon)







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Old 12-02-2008, 10:42 PM   #29
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Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build

Lookin' good. Any updates? Driving it yet?
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Old 12-03-2008, 12:41 PM   #30
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Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build

Football should almost be over right, get back to the Blazer! Looking super sweet, I have a 5.3 and an NV 4500 so I am super interested in seeing how this goes!! BTW you don't want to sell your single walled top do ya.....I didn't think so, but had to try!
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Old 12-29-2008, 02:00 AM   #31
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Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build

Just got finished with a long football season... now time to finally start working and hopefully get the Blazer on the road within the next couple months. First work was fixing the irrepairable attempt at body work with a torch and some welding wire by the PO..




and the other side that was literally filled and inch deep with solid metal...




Next Project is to undercoat the entire tub which i already stripped (PITA!) with HERCULINER. Buying Seats this week in order to modify the floor or make brackets etc. Still having trouble finding the perfect way to mount engine without Shortening/Lengthening drivelines but its getting close. More updates soon... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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Old 12-29-2008, 02:17 AM   #32
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Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build

Lookin good, keep us posted.
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Old 12-29-2008, 10:19 AM   #33
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Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build

great project, enjoy the build.
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Old 12-30-2008, 10:15 PM   #34
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Got some seats out of a 2004 GMC sierra both are full power with heaters got a great deal on them. Ill have to reupholster with black leather to match the rest of the interior and the back seat.. They're really comfortable and the foam is in great shape.. now to mount them


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Old 01-10-2009, 10:04 PM   #35
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Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build

Not great pics but got somethin special in the mail today... A bestop soft top with all hardware... vinyl is flawless it sat in a box for 10 years, ill replace the windows and have a hellofa nice top


Reinforced the floor and got seats mounted, they fit amazingly well ill put some pics up soon...
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Old 01-11-2009, 02:59 AM   #36
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Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build

I'm liking it.
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Old 01-11-2009, 06:00 AM   #37
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Cool that you found a soft top for it, you'll be able to run it all year, yes?
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Old 01-11-2009, 02:12 PM   #38
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Old 03-23-2009, 04:45 PM   #39
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Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build

Maxx!! Hey brother, I haven't logged onto this site in months, but here I am again!! The seats look *****in'! Also niiiice soft top. That's gonna look great on the truck. Decide on the body color yet? I just drove my '65 today and it's running great!! Well it should be with a new battery, single-wire alternator, spark plugs & wires, and an HEI!!!
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Old 03-23-2009, 04:46 PM   #40
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Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build

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Not great pics but got somethin special in the mail today... A bestop soft top with all hardware... vinyl is flawless it sat in a box for 10 years, ill replace the windows and have a hellofa nice top

Reinforced the floor and got seats mounted, they fit amazingly well ill put some pics up soon...
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Old 05-10-2009, 09:33 PM   #41
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Anymore updates on this build?
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Old 05-10-2009, 10:37 PM   #42
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Yeah, I wld really like to see how you mounted your seats. Lots of pics wld be great. Thanks. Mario
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Old 05-28-2009, 12:03 PM   #43
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Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build

Truckman, you are the man... That is a serious project you have taken on!!

The Blazer I picked up is also a project for me and my 13 year old son... Maybe you guys can start a club, since were neighbors and all

Thanks for the info!!
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Old 06-06-2009, 09:52 PM   #44
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Hey hows it going Livermore guy here. Nice looking project you got there. Same with you McRed. I am curious what did Moss charge you to do that frame. They are around the corner from the machine shop I work at.
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Old 06-07-2009, 10:40 PM   #45
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Damm we have a community of 67-72's in the valley! Sandblast and powder-coat of everything including separate brackets and crossmembers was around $600? give or take a few. i also got a discount because the shop i used the shop account that i used to work at.
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Old 07-11-2009, 12:27 AM   #46
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Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build

Havent updated in foreverrrr....

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Old 07-11-2009, 12:55 AM   #47
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Fuel system (73-81 blazer 25 gallon tank,tanks inc in tank pump running to a 1999-2004 corvette fuel filter/regulator)





Chassis before body is mounted




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Old 07-11-2009, 10:11 PM   #48
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nice work, when will it be on the road, this year?
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Old 07-12-2009, 12:01 AM   #49
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The goal is driveable but not yet finished by the end of summer
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Old 07-20-2009, 02:01 AM   #50
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Firewall wet sanded after single stage black

After Buff

Body Mounted!


Engine fit, Hydraulic Clutch, Brake Stuff

Unnecessarily smooth firewall

ORD 1" Body Lift for a total of 5" of lift
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