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2003 silverado · 03-19-2011, 09:02 PM

KEEP IT Blue/White Iam a fan as you could see in my pics

BBrendal · 04-06-2011, 01:23 PM

Well I went to the body shop today and some progress made. Front end is all in primer and now there taking out some small dents. Ive decided to stay with the blue paint and white top with no rear exterior spare tire. The camper mirrors are being changed to sport mirrors as well. The interior (as of now) is going to be blue vinyl because to get highlander seat covers again seem to be a pain in the a$$. Plus I like the blue vinyl BUT Im also liking the white and black houndstooth but Im concerned with the upkeep of that to keep it looking good. The wheels are going to be 15 X 8 stock white rims with bottle cap style hub caps with a set of 33x12.5 BFGs.

elzombo · 04-06-2011, 01:30 PM

Nice! Can't wait to see how it comes out.

1949gmc · 04-06-2011, 02:08 PM

That's great progress! I'm in the primer stage myself, but I think your body shop is working a heck of a lot faster than I am! Keep up with the pics. It helps motivate some of us!

rsavage · 04-06-2011, 05:03 PM

I think it is a perfect color combination as it is. Mine is in the body/paint shop too. FWIW, I took the swing away tire carrier off mine and will install a stock inside carrier.

BIGBLU 72 · 04-06-2011, 08:49 PM

i have the Black and white houndstooth interior in my Blue and white Jimmy and it looks AMAZING! it is really hard to keep the white from yellowing if you sweat alot, i keep my drivers seat under a cover!

chevyblazer · 04-10-2011, 02:19 PM

awesome green truck

BBrendal · 04-10-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyblazer

awesome green truck

My truck is blue! This thred is about my truck not the green truck! LOL!

That green truck is awsome though!

BBrendal · 04-28-2011, 01:04 AM

Okay got some more work done to the Blazer. All holes for the swing tire carrier and camper mirror welded,filled and primed. All dents taken out and a little closer to paint. Here some more pics.

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FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-29-2011, 05:50 PM

Looks pretty good whats the eta for paint?

BBrendal · 04-29-2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Looks pretty good whats the eta for paint?

Hopefully sometime in May. It depends on how slow the body shop is. My truck is one of those "fill in" jobs to keep his guys busy. I cant complain since hes giving me a great deal.

Jtrux · 04-30-2011, 03:27 PM

Where are you getting your 15x8 stock wheels, I can't find them anywhere without going aftermarket.

BBrendal · 05-01-2011, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

Where are you getting your 15x8 stock wheels, I can't find them anywhere without going aftermarket.

The wheels are already got! I was able to get 2 wheels from a guy that had an extra 2 and the other two I got are NOS on ebay. I was able to get the stock blue bow tie bottle caps as well. I think I got lucky because I was able to score all 4 rims within 3 weeks. They were not cheap but they were cheaper then new aftermarket aluminums. I searched military blazers and was able to find the 15x8 weels I needed. I do need 2 front 4x4 bottle caps if any one can help me out.

Jtrux · 05-01-2011, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BBrendal

The wheels are already got! I was able to get 2 wheels from a guy that had an extra 2 and the other two I got are NOS on ebay. I was able to get the stock blue bow tie bottle caps as well. I think I got lucky because I was able to score all 4 rims within 3 weeks. They were not cheap but they were cheaper then new aftermarket aluminums. I searched military blazers and was able to find the 15x8 weels I needed. I do need 2 front 4x4 bottle caps if any one can help me out.

Yea i've got WTB adds in a few places looking for them off of old CUCV K5's. As far as the hubcaps are concerned, i've got you beat, I have two NOS front dogdish hubcaps two perfect rear ones but only the stock 15x6 wheels soo far. If you come across more 15x8's let me know and i'll keep my eye out for hubcaps. Btw within the last few weeks a full set of hubcaps went on ebay cheap, like 30 bucks. Try all kinds of different searches, sometimes people list them wrong.

BBrendal · 05-25-2011, 10:15 PM

Well my truck is blue again! They are doing the wetsanding and buffing this week and will be ready on Friday for me to put back togeteher. Here are some pics.

Roll bar and wheel wells installed.

Im still not sure if I shoud stay with the rally wheels on them. (all cleaded up of corse) or put the 15 x 8 stock white wheels with the bottle caps. I need to figure it out before I get the 33 inch BFGoodrich A/Ts. Any ideas or comments???

VA72C10 · 05-25-2011, 10:48 PM

Looking great!

On the wheels....is the interior staying white?

The top is going to stay white?

If so, I think the white wheels with caps would look really good....I'm actually a big fan of stock wheels, rally wheels, and big billet....but more and more I like seeing stock wheels on a stock or mild restoration....

BBrendal · 05-26-2011, 01:57 AM

Top is going to stay white and interior is going to be blue vinyl. Im leanning toward the stock white 15 x 8 with the dog dish caps.

mcmlxix · 05-26-2011, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BBrendal

Im still not sure if I shoud stay with the rally wheels on them. (all cleaded up of corse) or put the 15 x 8 stock white wheels with the bottle caps. I need to figure it out before I get the 33 inch BFGoodrich A/Ts. Any ideas or comments???

I have rally wheels, painted black with the chrome trim ring. I think that looks good on a stock (or mostly stock) truck. If you already have them I would go that route. it's only paint and if you dont like them, it wasn't much of an investment....

matthew79 · 05-26-2011, 06:16 PM

Looks great, Brian! I wish my body guy would hurry up and paint! He's had my blazer since January...

BBrendal · 06-02-2011, 03:44 AM

Picked up the Blazer from the body shop today and I am stoked

! I am extremly happy how it turned out and I can still say all original metal on it. Uncut perfect doors and dash. Now Ill empty the boxes that are all around and put this baby back together. In about two weeks it will get the trans overhauled and a new set of BFGs with 15 x 8 stock rims. Heres a few pics.

VA72C10 · 06-02-2011, 12:11 PM

Fantastic! You should be happy! It's looking great!

47thriftmaster · 06-02-2011, 05:50 PM

That is the same wheel plan I have for mine, but I'm quite a ways behind you. Should get my wheels back in two weeks. Your blazer looks great.

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Originally Posted by BBrendal

Top is going to stay white and interior is going to be blue vinyl. Im leanning toward the stock white 15 x 8 with the dog dish caps.

72clifblazer · 06-05-2011, 08:16 PM

what color of green is that? mid-olive how about a paint code

BBrendal · 06-14-2011, 01:05 AM

Well the Blazer progress is moving along. All the parts boxes are almost empty. A trans over haul and some trim and outer grill polishing are the biggest hurdles to tackle. I have to say I really lucked out on this Blazer. Window frame, torsion boxes, rear hatch, floors, and even the rocker panels were perfect. All the original metal is still on this truck. This truck really deserved a frame off but I would never drive it if I did that so frame up it is. Here are some pics...

emblems and windows installed

Dash together

Ohh and some new shoes and rims

A sneak peak. Cant put them on till the trans is rebuilt.

47thriftmaster · 06-14-2011, 08:52 AM

Lookin good, wish I could say that about the metal on mine. Wheels look great, what size tires did you end up with?

03-19-2011, 09:02 PM	#26
2003 silverado Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Chester Pa Posts: 965	Re: BBrendal's 1972 K5 build thread KEEP IT Blue/White Iam a fan as you could see in my pics Attached Images __________________ !972 K5 Blazer,Highlander,A/C a twin to the one I Had 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Highlander 15YR project 2003 Silverado Crew 2500HD (Daily driver) 1997 Ford focus (Beater) 2003 ford Taurus (student) 2014 Ford Fusion HYB (wife) 2003 Jetta ( Student)

04-06-2011, 01:23 PM	#27
BBrendal Recalculating..... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Lenox Il Posts: 686	Re: BBrendal's 1972 K5 build thread Well I went to the body shop today and some progress made. Front end is all in primer and now there taking out some small dents. Ive decided to stay with the blue paint and white top with no rear exterior spare tire. The camper mirrors are being changed to sport mirrors as well. The interior (as of now) is going to be blue vinyl because to get highlander seat covers again seem to be a pain in the a$$. Plus I like the blue vinyl BUT Im also liking the white and black houndstooth but Im concerned with the upkeep of that to keep it looking good. The wheels are going to be 15 X 8 stock white rims with bottle cap style hub caps with a set of 33x12.5 BFGs. __________________ Brian - (BBrendal) 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 2004 GMC Yukon (The truck that pulls the car trailer) 1972 Chevy Blazer CST #2 (Finished and sold!) Blazer build link... http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/...rendal/Blazer/ Last edited by BBrendal; 04-06-2011 at 01:38 PM.

04-06-2011, 01:30 PM	#28
elzombo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 64	Re: BBrendal's 1972 K5 build thread Nice! Can't wait to see how it comes out. __________________ My '72 Blazer Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427586

04-06-2011, 02:08 PM	#29
1949gmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 659	Re: BBrendal's 1972 K5 build thread That's great progress! I'm in the primer stage myself, but I think your body shop is working a heck of a lot faster than I am! Keep up with the pics. It helps motivate some of us!

04-06-2011, 05:03 PM	#30
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: BBrendal's 1972 K5 build thread I think it is a perfect color combination as it is. Mine is in the body/paint shop too. FWIW, I took the swing away tire carrier off mine and will install a stock inside carrier. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

04-06-2011, 08:49 PM	#31
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Re: BBrendal's 1972 K5 build thread i have the Black and white houndstooth interior in my Blue and white Jimmy and it looks AMAZING! it is really hard to keep the white from yellowing if you sweat alot, i keep my drivers seat under a cover! __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

04-10-2011, 02:19 PM	#32
chevyblazer Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: tijuana b.c. Posts: 221	Re: BBrendal's 1972 K5 build thread awesome green truck __________________ cucharitas customs

04-28-2011, 01:04 AM	#34
BBrendal Recalculating..... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Lenox Il Posts: 686	Re: BBrendal's 1972 K5 build thread Okay got some more work done to the Blazer. All holes for the swing tire carrier and camper mirror welded,filled and primed. All dents taken out and a little closer to paint. Here some more pics. // __________________ Brian - (BBrendal) 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 2004 GMC Yukon (The truck that pulls the car trailer) 1972 Chevy Blazer CST #2 (Finished and sold!) Blazer build link... http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/...rendal/Blazer/

04-29-2011, 05:50 PM	#35
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: BBrendal's 1972 K5 build thread Looks pretty good whats the eta for paint? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-30-2011, 03:27 PM	#37
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: BBrendal's 1972 K5 build thread Where are you getting your 15x8 stock wheels, I can't find them anywhere without going aftermarket. __________________ 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!!!

05-25-2011, 10:15 PM	#40
BBrendal Recalculating..... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Lenox Il Posts: 686	Re: BBrendal's 1972 K5 build thread Well my truck is blue again! They are doing the wetsanding and buffing this week and will be ready on Friday for me to put back togeteher. Here are some pics. Roll bar and wheel wells installed. Im still not sure if I shoud stay with the rally wheels on them. (all cleaded up of corse) or put the 15 x 8 stock white wheels with the bottle caps. I need to figure it out before I get the 33 inch BFGoodrich A/Ts. Any ideas or comments??? __________________ Brian - (BBrendal) 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 2004 GMC Yukon (The truck that pulls the car trailer) 1972 Chevy Blazer CST #2 (Finished and sold!) Blazer build link... http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/...rendal/Blazer/ Last edited by BBrendal; 05-25-2011 at 10:20 PM.

05-25-2011, 10:48 PM	#41
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: BBrendal's 1972 K5 build thread Looking great! On the wheels....is the interior staying white? The top is going to stay white? If so, I think the white wheels with caps would look really good....I'm actually a big fan of stock wheels, rally wheels, and big billet....but more and more I like seeing stock wheels on a stock or mild restoration.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 05-25-2011 at 10:49 PM.

05-26-2011, 01:57 AM	#42
BBrendal Recalculating..... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Lenox Il Posts: 686	Re: BBrendal's 1972 K5 build thread Top is going to stay white and interior is going to be blue vinyl. Im leanning toward the stock white 15 x 8 with the dog dish caps. __________________ Brian - (BBrendal) 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 2004 GMC Yukon (The truck that pulls the car trailer) 1972 Chevy Blazer CST #2 (Finished and sold!) Blazer build link... http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/...rendal/Blazer/

05-26-2011, 06:16 PM	#44
matthew79 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 381	Re: BBrendal's 1972 K5 build thread Looks great, Brian! I wish my body guy would hurry up and paint! He's had my blazer since January...

06-02-2011, 03:44 AM	#45
BBrendal Recalculating..... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Lenox Il Posts: 686	Re: BBrendal's 1972 K5 build thread Picked up the Blazer from the body shop today and I am stoked! I am extremly happy how it turned out and I can still say all original metal on it. Uncut perfect doors and dash. Now Ill empty the boxes that are all around and put this baby back together. In about two weeks it will get the trans overhauled and a new set of BFGs with 15 x 8 stock rims. Heres a few pics. __________________ Brian - (BBrendal) 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 2004 GMC Yukon (The truck that pulls the car trailer) 1972 Chevy Blazer CST #2 (Finished and sold!) Blazer build link... http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/...rendal/Blazer/



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06-02-2011, 12:11 PM	#46
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: BBrendal's 1972 K5 build thread Fantastic! You should be happy! It's looking great! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-05-2011, 08:16 PM	#48
72clifblazer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: lee summit Mo. Posts: 28	Re: BBrendal's 1972 K5 build thread what color of green is that? mid-olive how about a paint code

06-14-2011, 01:05 AM	#49
BBrendal Recalculating..... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Lenox Il Posts: 686	Re: BBrendal's 1972 K5 build thread Well the Blazer progress is moving along. All the parts boxes are almost empty. A trans over haul and some trim and outer grill polishing are the biggest hurdles to tackle. I have to say I really lucked out on this Blazer. Window frame, torsion boxes, rear hatch, floors, and even the rocker panels were perfect. All the original metal is still on this truck. This truck really deserved a frame off but I would never drive it if I did that so frame up it is. Here are some pics... emblems and windows installed Dash together Ohh and some new shoes and rims A sneak peak. Cant put them on till the trans is rebuilt. __________________ Brian - (BBrendal) 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 2004 GMC Yukon (The truck that pulls the car trailer) 1972 Chevy Blazer CST #2 (Finished and sold!) Blazer build link... http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/...rendal/Blazer/

06-14-2011, 08:52 AM	#50
47thriftmaster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UP, Washington Posts: 978	Re: BBrendal's 1972 K5 build thread Lookin good, wish I could say that about the metal on mine. Wheels look great, what size tires did you end up with?

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