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**Sandtrap9072** · 12-06-2018, 10:22 AM

Thing looks great!!!!

rsavage · 12-07-2018, 09:31 AM

Thanks all.

parb · 12-08-2018, 01:23 AM

It looks awesome! You're at the state I was in September. Now the assembly starts!
I just bought a new steering box and a new PS pump. I went with the red head steering box with 3.5 turns. . And while at it a new ac system with new hoses and compressor....

There is no end to the details you can spend money on in assembly... ��

rsavage · 12-08-2018, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by parb

It looks awesome! You're at the state I was in September. Now the assembly starts!
I just bought a new steering box and a new PS pump. I went with the red head steering box with 3.5 turns. . And while at it a new ac system with new hoses and compressor....

There is no end to the details you can spend money on in assembly... ��

You are absolutely correct. I bought tons of parts over the last year and restored others that I could reuse so that the reassembly would be expedited when i got it back from paint. As I began, I already have compiled a list of things that I will still need. When I restored my 70 K10, the 71 Blazer, and the 69 Wagon, I had to restore the AC systems starting right with finding brackets as all 3 had the systems removed over the years. I probably spent close to a grand on each just for the AC stuff. Kind of glad this one doesn't have AC.

parb · 12-08-2018, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rsavage

You are absolutely correct. I bought tons of parts over the last year and restored others that I could reuse so that the reassembly would be expedited when i got it back from paint. As I began, I already have compiled a list of things that I will still need. When I restored my 70 K10, the 71 Blazer, and the 69 Wagon, I had to restore the AC systems starting right with finding brackets as all 3 had the systems removed over the years. I probably spent close to a grand on each just for the AC stuff. Kind of glad this one doesn't have AC.

The parts I bought recently are a bit frivolous, the original parts where working but looked old and pitted. But since everything else is in tip top shape I felt I had to go all the way and buy new parts.

bobshotrodblazer · 12-24-2018, 05:04 PM

Love that color too on my c10

Moreyel · 12-26-2018, 10:29 PM

That is a relly beautiful Blue. After seeing this, I think I may stay with Blue also. I'm in the rust removal stage.

**maldo** · 12-28-2018, 11:09 PM

Eye popping blue, I love it.

**BIG ORANGE** · 01-02-2019, 08:58 PM

Beautiful color, I'm so jealous.....

rsavage · 01-02-2019, 09:47 PM

Thanks much. Little by little putting it back together. All new brake lines, fuel line, tank, driveline in, some wiring done, window guts in, mirrors on, rear bumper, etc. over the past few weeks.

**jaros44sr** · 01-02-2019, 10:59 PM

sure looks good so far Rick, alot easier to reassemble stock. I should have left well enuff alone, who am I to reengineer a masterpice

I'll have to visit in the spring when I get up to my son's house in Avon NY

rsavage · 01-02-2019, 11:10 PM

Jim,
That would be great. Yours will be a masterpiece when completed and will run like a new vehicle.

**richard2717** · 01-07-2019, 10:30 AM

Coming along very nice Rick

CoolK5 · 01-07-2019, 02:08 PM

Looking good my friend.

**jaros44sr** · 01-07-2019, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rsavage

Jim,
That would be great. Yours will be a masterpiece when completed and will run like a new vehicle.

Rick, are you needing any parts. Maybe make a list, I have some NOS, but mostly used

Thanks for the support

rsavage · 01-07-2019, 11:03 PM

Jim,
Even after buying new and used parts for the last year and refurbing the used, I find stuff I need every day I work on it. For example, last Friday, my new brake hoses arrived so I worked on installing them on the weekend, put the new wheel cylinders on new shoes along and the with hardware. I had run all new lines before putting the engine, trans and transfer case in. Pulled the hubs, cleaned them and prepped them for repacking and assembly - that's when I noticed that the passenger side lower ball joint needed replacement. So I pulled the right axle and spindle out and removed the knuckle. Lower ball joints easy to find - uppers not so much. I think I have them coming. Of course, I'll replace the spindle axle shaft needle bearings and seals, and as long as the axle is out, I'll also replace the axle ujoint since it would be dumb not to do so since it is out. Then I'll pull everything off the driver's side because if the passenger side lower ball joint was bad, chances are those will need replacing. About another $400 in parts and a couple full days of work, and I'll be back to where I started.

rsavage · 01-07-2019, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bobshotrodblazer

Love that color too on my c10

Like your truck a lot!

Duraburb · 01-15-2019, 11:23 AM

Looks great!!

Emmick68 · 01-15-2019, 12:24 PM

Great color!

rsavage · 01-18-2019, 09:13 PM

Little by little. New ball joints finished, front brakes, wheel cylinders etc. installed (waiting on new drums for all 4 wheels), new axle u joints, spindle bearings, seals, grille and front finished up, etc.

rsavage · 01-18-2019, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Duraburb

Looks great!!

Thanks much.

PGG · 01-18-2019, 10:17 PM

Looks great love the color and great workmanship.
My 72 is a boring factory bronze but its clean and runs great wish it was a different color but its the way Chevy made it so that color it will stay.
PG

**jaros44sr** · 01-19-2019, 09:16 AM

Don't buy drums from Rock Auto, returned 2 sets because they were cracked

truck is looking amazing, nice work!!

I see you got some snow, we were up in Altmar last week snow mobiling

CG · 01-19-2019, 10:18 AM

Great color, Ive heard people call that Hawaiian Blue. Cant wait to see it done and in the sun!

psuedopimp · 01-19-2019, 10:36 AM

Truck is looking great!
A little off topic, but how is that floor working out for you?

12-06-2018, 10:22 AM	#26
Sandtrap9072 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 389	Re: Blazer got some color today Thing looks great!!!!

12-07-2018, 09:31 AM	#27
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Blazer got some color today Thanks all. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

12-08-2018, 01:23 AM	#28
parb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: mountain view, CA Posts: 361	Re: Blazer got some color today It looks awesome! You're at the state I was in September. Now the assembly starts! I just bought a new steering box and a new PS pump. I went with the red head steering box with 3.5 turns. . And while at it a new ac system with new hoses and compressor.... There is no end to the details you can spend money on in assembly... ��

12-24-2018, 05:04 PM	#31
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Blazer got some color today Love that color too on my c10 Attached Images __________________ Bob

12-26-2018, 10:29 PM	#32
Moreyel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cedar Crest, NM Posts: 200	Re: Blazer got some color today That is a relly beautiful Blue. After seeing this, I think I may stay with Blue also. I'm in the rust removal stage. Attached Images __________________ 72 Blazer, 70 El Camino SS, Anniversary HD FatBoy, 2020 Ram 2500, 80 Vette, 65 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4 W/D Pickup and some more. Wife: 06 GMC Duramax 3500 4WD Single Wheel Next: Rust removal on my Blazer. Thinking of putting a 50 Chevy cab on a 76 Chev 4 WD pickup. Members Met: Aldtime, DeadheadNM

12-28-2018, 11:09 PM	#33
maldo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: cali Posts: 703	Re: Blazer got some color today Eye popping blue, I love it.

01-02-2019, 08:58 PM	#34
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,764	Re: Blazer got some color today Beautiful color, I'm so jealous..... __________________ Things happen for a reason!

01-02-2019, 09:47 PM	#35
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Blazer got some color today Thanks much. Little by little putting it back together. All new brake lines, fuel line, tank, driveline in, some wiring done, window guts in, mirrors on, rear bumper, etc. over the past few weeks. Attached Images __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-02-2019, 10:59 PM	#36
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: Blazer got some color today sure looks good so far Rick, alot easier to reassemble stock. I should have left well enuff alone, who am I to reengineer a masterpice I'll have to visit in the spring when I get up to my son's house in Avon NY __________________ 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

01-02-2019, 11:10 PM	#37
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Blazer got some color today Jim, That would be great. Yours will be a masterpiece when completed and will run like a new vehicle. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-07-2019, 10:30 AM	#38
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01-07-2019, 02:08 PM	#39
CoolK5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 65	Re: Blazer got some color today Looking good my friend.

01-07-2019, 11:03 PM	#41
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Blazer got some color today Jim, Even after buying new and used parts for the last year and refurbing the used, I find stuff I need every day I work on it. For example, last Friday, my new brake hoses arrived so I worked on installing them on the weekend, put the new wheel cylinders on new shoes along and the with hardware. I had run all new lines before putting the engine, trans and transfer case in. Pulled the hubs, cleaned them and prepped them for repacking and assembly - that's when I noticed that the passenger side lower ball joint needed replacement. So I pulled the right axle and spindle out and removed the knuckle. Lower ball joints easy to find - uppers not so much. I think I have them coming. Of course, I'll replace the spindle axle shaft needle bearings and seals, and as long as the axle is out, I'll also replace the axle ujoint since it would be dumb not to do so since it is out. Then I'll pull everything off the driver's side because if the passenger side lower ball joint was bad, chances are those will need replacing. About another $400 in parts and a couple full days of work, and I'll be back to where I started. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-15-2019, 11:23 AM	#43
Duraburb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Eureka CA Posts: 94	Re: Blazer got some color today Looks great!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban, Bagged and c10 swapped Suspension (sold) 1969 Jimmy, 2wd swapped. bagged, body dropped

01-15-2019, 12:24 PM	#44
Emmick68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Henderson NV Posts: 13	Re: Blazer got some color today Great color! __________________ "This is the last part I will have to order for this truck." -I say this after every order.



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01-18-2019, 09:13 PM	#45
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Blazer got some color today Little by little. New ball joints finished, front brakes, wheel cylinders etc. installed (waiting on new drums for all 4 wheels), new axle u joints, spindle bearings, seals, grille and front finished up, etc. Attached Images __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-18-2019, 10:17 PM	#47
PGG Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 279	Re: Blazer got some color today Looks great love the color and great workmanship. My 72 is a boring factory bronze but its clean and runs great wish it was a different color but its the way Chevy made it so that color it will stay. PG

01-19-2019, 09:16 AM	#48
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: Blazer got some color today Don't buy drums from Rock Auto, returned 2 sets because they were cracked truck is looking amazing, nice work!! I see you got some snow, we were up in Altmar last week snow mobiling __________________ 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

01-19-2019, 10:18 AM	#49
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,022	Re: Blazer got some color today Great color, Ive heard people call that Hawaiian Blue. Cant wait to see it done and in the sun!

01-19-2019, 10:36 AM	#50
psuedopimp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Cruces New Mexico Posts: 219	Re: Blazer got some color today Truck is looking great! A little off topic, but how is that floor working out for you? __________________ Justin 1970 Blazer in progress

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