1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72truckman · 07-20-2009, 02:04 AM

A tornado went through my garage

then took all day in 105 degree heat to clean

and i unearthed a bunch of parts awaiting installation!!!!!

**Yukon Jack** · 07-20-2009, 08:39 AM

Looking great and nice clean up of the work space!

BLUE THUNDER · 07-20-2009, 07:19 PM

Wow, you've made a lot of progress. Can't wait to see more.

72truckman · 07-21-2009, 09:47 PM

Rough Mounted the front end!

bama51 · 07-22-2009, 08:03 AM

What are your plans for the doors?

72truckman · 07-22-2009, 12:41 PM

They will be cut down once everything is roughed in. having the top part of the door gives something to leverage on for mounting.

LOW DOUGH · 07-22-2009, 03:49 PM

It's looking good. Can't wait to see this one rolling.

Calitruckgrl1 · 08-24-2009, 07:42 PM

Max- the Blazer is looking so good... I can't wait to see it on the road. That one I sent you pics of from last weekend's car show made me think of your Blazer with how nicely it was finished. Only diff was they were running a 454

Keep up the good work, Buddy. PS- I haven't seen the shop (formerly known as the garage) that clean in years in the pics above!!

**71blksuper4x4** · 08-24-2009, 07:54 PM

Nice job bud, reminds me of fun times in the shops building with vehicles with my dad. Trevor

dan76 · 09-11-2009, 02:35 PM

I'm interested in seeing pics of the NV 4500...particularly of the bell housing used with this trans and additionally photos of the clutch linkage. Thanks for posting your build.

Arizonak5 · 09-11-2009, 03:25 PM

i know all about the heat, it was 115 outside the day i was dropping the new motor trans t case in my 73!

72truckman · 09-24-2009, 12:37 AM

Better pics tomorrow... TEASER

ERASER5 · 09-24-2009, 01:44 PM

I like those Extreme ATs! I had ProComp ATs before and like them, but those Extremes look better.

Otsa580 · 09-25-2009, 05:06 PM

Great looking teaser pictures. How much longer before it's on the road?

72truckman · 09-26-2009, 02:35 AM

hopefully within a few months... just bought paint today

Calitruckgrl1 · 09-26-2009, 12:10 PM

72truckman · 09-26-2009, 02:30 PM

BLUE THUNDER · 09-26-2009, 04:32 PM

Nice progress. Love the wheels and tires. I can't wait to see more.

1Ton · 09-26-2009, 04:58 PM

Very nice work.

meathead95 · 10-12-2009, 10:28 AM

what manifolds are you using?

bigblazerboy · 10-12-2009, 05:29 PM

great built. i usually dont like wheels like that but those are awsome man. looking forward to seeing it done.

72truckman · 10-12-2009, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meathead95

what manifolds are you using?

Just the stock ones that came on the 5.3 in a 2005 Z71 pickup

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblazerboy

great built. i usually dont like wheels like that but those are awsome man. looking forward to seeing it done.

Thanks man! I normally dont like these kind of wheels either but when i saw them i had no doubt that those were the ones for the truck.

72truckman · 10-13-2009, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meathead95

what manifolds are you using?

Just the stock ones that came on the 5.3 in a 2005 Z71 pickup

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblazerboy

great built. i usually dont like wheels like that but those are awsome man. looking forward to seeing it done.

Thanks man! I normally dont like these kind of wheels either but when i saw them i had no doubt that those were the ones for the truck.

mcbassin · 11-28-2009, 10:20 PM

Awesome build, I just read the whole thing! I like the idea of using the manual tranny....... that puppy should pull you out the canyons with no problems.

I'm wondering what your doing with the wiring and pcm? Are you re-doing the harness yourself? Who is reprogramming the pcm? thanks,
I am doing a father son build too....well 2 of them kinda.

72truckman · 01-19-2010, 02:31 AM

Gauge Cluster, before and after:

Interior Paint and Start of Wiring:

07-20-2009, 02:04 AM	#51
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build A tornado went through my garage then took all day in 105 degree heat to clean and i unearthed a bunch of parts awaiting installation!!!!! __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

07-20-2009, 08:39 AM	#52
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Looking great and nice clean up of the work space! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-20-2009, 07:19 PM	#53
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Wow, you've made a lot of progress. Can't wait to see more.

07-21-2009, 09:47 PM	#54
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Rough Mounted the front end! __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

07-22-2009, 08:03 AM	#55
bama51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 140	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build What are your plans for the doors?

07-22-2009, 12:41 PM	#56
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build They will be cut down once everything is roughed in. having the top part of the door gives something to leverage on for mounting. __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

07-22-2009, 03:49 PM	#57
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build It's looking good. Can't wait to see this one rolling.

08-24-2009, 07:42 PM	#58
Calitruckgrl1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 27	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Max- the Blazer is looking so good... I can't wait to see it on the road. That one I sent you pics of from last weekend's car show made me think of your Blazer with how nicely it was finished. Only diff was they were running a 454 Keep up the good work, Buddy. PS- I haven't seen the shop (formerly known as the garage) that clean in years in the pics above!! __________________ My 1965 GMC 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post2754022 My brother's 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482

08-24-2009, 07:54 PM	#59
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Nice job bud, reminds me of fun times in the shops building with vehicles with my dad. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

09-11-2009, 02:35 PM	#60
dan76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 441	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build I'm interested in seeing pics of the NV 4500...particularly of the bell housing used with this trans and additionally photos of the clutch linkage. Thanks for posting your build.

09-11-2009, 03:25 PM	#61
Arizonak5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Queen Tuckey! aka Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 149	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build i know all about the heat, it was 115 outside the day i was dropping the new motor trans t case in my 73! __________________ 1937 Pontiac 2dr 1970 K5 CST 1972 Jimmy 1973 Hickey ent. equipped Blazer 1977 Blazer Chalet #1193

09-24-2009, 12:37 AM	#62
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Better pics tomorrow... TEASER __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727 Last edited by 72truckman; 09-24-2009 at 12:40 AM.

09-24-2009, 01:44 PM	#63
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build I like those Extreme ATs! I had ProComp ATs before and like them, but those Extremes look better. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

09-25-2009, 05:06 PM	#64
Otsa580 I Love Rusty Chevys Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 617	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Great looking teaser pictures. How much longer before it's on the road? __________________ 1969 K5 Blazer 1997 1500 Silverado Ext Cab Z71 2010 1500 Silverado Ext Cab Z71

09-26-2009, 02:35 AM	#65
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build hopefully within a few months... just bought paint today __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727



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09-26-2009, 12:10 PM	#66
Calitruckgrl1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 27	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Last edited by Calitruckgrl1; 01-21-2010 at 04:02 PM.

09-26-2009, 02:30 PM	#67
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727 Last edited by 72truckman; 09-26-2009 at 02:31 PM.

09-26-2009, 04:32 PM	#68
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Nice progress. Love the wheels and tires. I can't wait to see more.

09-26-2009, 04:58 PM	#69
1Ton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jamestown NY Posts: 731	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Very nice work. __________________ Support your local search and rescue team.... GET LOST! Originally Posted by DURRTY if some is good more is better too much ought to be enough........

10-12-2009, 10:28 AM	#70
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build what manifolds are you using? __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4 Last edited by meathead95; 10-12-2009 at 10:33 AM.

10-12-2009, 05:29 PM	#71
bigblazerboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: richmond, va Posts: 304	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build great built. i usually dont like wheels like that but those are awsome man. looking forward to seeing it done.

11-28-2009, 10:20 PM	#74
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Awesome build, I just read the whole thing! I like the idea of using the manual tranny....... that puppy should pull you out the canyons with no problems. I'm wondering what your doing with the wiring and pcm? Are you re-doing the harness yourself? Who is reprogramming the pcm? thanks, I am doing a father son build too....well 2 of them kinda. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-19-2010, 02:31 AM	#75
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Gauge Cluster, before and after: Interior Paint and Start of Wiring: __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

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