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**raggedjim** · 12-02-2008, 04:05 PM

Believe me, I made my own, I would have been money ahead if I could have bought them back then!

Those aren't easy to make...

Rg

70rs/ss · 12-02-2008, 05:53 PM

Isn't that one of the pieces wes had made as well?

Man, I spent about an hour and a half or so reading all of the posts about Dozer and Jason, man those guys were very well liked and severly missed. I watch in awe the groups of wheelers as they hang out and wheel in the vids and picts, and think, man I wish I could have that in my life. You guys that do it, my hats off to you and I am in awe. I live very near MOAB and am ashamed that I have never been, and my wheelin' is mostly playing around in the dirt here in the No AZ area. Glad to see the updated thread has a somewhat happy ending.

RIP Dozer and Jason.

vtblazer · 07-06-2009, 10:20 AM

Possible resurrection for this one...stay tuned.

Big J · 07-06-2009, 11:00 PM

Wow, I've been away too long.... Andy has got huge tires, your sellin' the blue and orange blazers and now this, lol. GITRDONE!

vtblazer · 07-07-2009, 06:18 AM

We missed ya, where you been hiding?

As for change, I've done the stock resto (almost to freakin nice to drive) and I've done the rock crawler (way to extreme to drive) and now I want the best of both worlds dammit.

By saying drive, I'm talking about being able to enjoy the ride, my green one never saw rain so that always added stress to each trip, let alone the fear of other drivers out there and the blue one in the end wouldn't pass inspection anyway, leave out the fact of trying to drive a set of 42" bias ply tires down pavement.

Along the way, I've learned more and have yet again decided to go a different route with the drive-train.

Big J · 07-10-2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

We missed ya, where you been hiding?

In the woods, lol.... I'm plannin' 7-9 days of fun on the blazer towards the end of the month. As long as nothing bad goes down, knock on wood, lol. So what are the plans on this one??? I think you need to yank a all wheel drive setup out of something and toss it under one of'em. A K5 that handles like its on rails

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vtblazer · 07-11-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

I think you need to yank an all wheel drive setup out of something and toss it under one of'em. A K5 that handles like its on rails

I've got other ideas but feel free...

Chevyman63 · 07-11-2009, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

I've got other ideas but feel free...

Would one of them be putting a newer style setup like a Tahoe, with IFS under the copper colored Blazer? Hmmm?

vtblazer · 07-12-2009, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Would one of them be putting a newer style setup like a Tahoe, with IFS under the copper colored Blazer? Hmmm?

Naw, gave up on that idea last year.

Seemed like a lot of work just to inherit all the drive train issues those trucks had.

**jaros44sr** · 07-12-2009, 10:49 AM

Then it must be Halibrandt quik change gear rearends

vtblazer · 07-12-2009, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Then it must be Halibrandt quik change gear rearends

Closer than you might think my friend.

-Greg72 · 08-16-2009, 07:24 AM

Time to subscribe so I can study the bedside repair photos....

Just cut mine off, and now I'm in trouble.

Luckily perfect replacement Blazer bedsides are easy to find......

vtblazer · 08-30-2009, 03:26 PM

It's back in the home shop, time to do more 'stuff'.

First thing will be to install the brand new set of factory style body mounts I've been saving...and saving...and saving.

I already started by removing the old 'welded in' body mount bolts.

Once the mounts are done, I'll align everything up and weld those lower 'a' pillars...whohoo.

vtblazer · 09-05-2009, 06:48 PM

Body mounts are in & tightened up, time to make this ole girl whole again.

Chevyman63 · 09-05-2009, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Body mounts are in & tightened up, time to make this ole girl whole again.

Cool! Looking forward to some pics.

vtblazer · 09-07-2009, 05:36 PM

Good gawd, actually got something done.

Gave the 1st position body bolts the ole smack down this morning, ground em out and got the new mounts installed in under an hour this morning.

Mounts are 100%.

Started on the pass. lower 'a' pillar, finally - FINALLY this thing is becoming one piece, despite my best efforts.

Not completely finished with the pass patch job but it still feels good.

Chevyman63 · 09-08-2009, 06:42 AM

Nice!!

So tempting.

vtblazer · 09-09-2009, 06:38 AM

Drivers side is welded up, she's whole!

It's been a v-e-r-y long time getting this thing together but I guess when you throw three different blazers and one truck together, you'll have that.

Really happy with the way the factory floor seam turned out between the truck firewall & the blazer tub too.

Onto the small patch work to finish up the and stabilize the 'a' pillars, then I'll hang a set of doors to check the body mount alignment.

JimmyFloyd · 09-09-2009, 08:34 AM

Looks good. Do you know the bolt sizes you used for the body mounts? That's the first thing I need to do on mine, and it's getting closer to that time.

For the A-pillars, did you replace them with new metal, or just clean them up?

Thanks.

Chevyman63 · 09-09-2009, 01:18 PM

Very nice work Kurt!

vtblazer · 09-09-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyFloyd

Looks good. Do you know the bolt sizes you used for the body mounts? That's the first thing I need to do on mine, and it's getting closer to that time.

For the A-pillars, did you replace them with new metal, or just clean them up?

Thanks.

Check out the beginning of this thread...some interesting reading, you'll find the answer there.

swyfor5 · 09-09-2009, 08:47 PM

Right on VT! Already saved in the memory banks! Got all that to look forward to on my build. Keep up the good work, and keep up the great pic's!

vtblazer · 09-10-2009, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swyfor5

Right on VT! Already saved in the memory banks! Got all that to look forward to on my build. Keep up the good work, and keep up the great pic's!

Thanks, we're all waiting for you to get it out of storage and get to work already.

Just don't follow my 'time line', this build is over 4 years old now.

Started even before I ever posted a thread...

Pics start out with the remains of my very first K5, then it's the stripped out Texas tub, next is the donor truck that the firewall came from and the last one is it's first of many 'storage' visits.

Tynee · 09-10-2009, 07:52 PM

amazing. I'm actually impressed that this has only taken you 4 years.

Long Roof · 09-10-2009, 08:53 PM

Wow thats one farfed up passenger quarter! There is a thread somewhere on here that shows how to replace that thing. You should look it up

12-02-2008, 04:05 PM	#126
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,561	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Believe me, I made my own, I would have been money ahead if I could have bought them back then! Those aren't easy to make... Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=856475 '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

12-02-2008, 05:53 PM	#127
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Isn't that one of the pieces wes had made as well? Man, I spent about an hour and a half or so reading all of the posts about Dozer and Jason, man those guys were very well liked and severly missed. I watch in awe the groups of wheelers as they hang out and wheel in the vids and picts, and think, man I wish I could have that in my life. You guys that do it, my hats off to you and I am in awe. I live very near MOAB and am ashamed that I have never been, and my wheelin' is mostly playing around in the dirt here in the No AZ area. Glad to see the updated thread has a somewhat happy ending. RIP Dozer and Jason. Last edited by 70rs/ss; 12-02-2008 at 05:54 PM.

07-06-2009, 10:20 AM	#128
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Possible resurrection for this one...stay tuned.

07-06-2009, 11:00 PM	#129
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Wow, I've been away too long.... Andy has got huge tires, your sellin' the blue and orange blazers and now this, lol. GITRDONE! __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

07-07-2009, 06:18 AM	#130
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub We missed ya, where you been hiding? As for change, I've done the stock resto (almost to freakin nice to drive) and I've done the rock crawler (way to extreme to drive) and now I want the best of both worlds dammit. By saying drive, I'm talking about being able to enjoy the ride, my green one never saw rain so that always added stress to each trip, let alone the fear of other drivers out there and the blue one in the end wouldn't pass inspection anyway, leave out the fact of trying to drive a set of 42" bias ply tires down pavement. Along the way, I've learned more and have yet again decided to go a different route with the drive-train.

07-12-2009, 10:49 AM	#135
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,780	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Then it must be Halibrandt quik change gear rearends __________________ 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 Last edited by jaros44sr; 07-12-2009 at 10:49 AM.

08-16-2009, 07:24 AM	#137
-Greg72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 308	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Time to subscribe so I can study the bedside repair photos.... Just cut mine off, and now I'm in trouble. Luckily perfect replacement Blazer bedsides are easy to find...... __________________ 1972 K5 - 502BBC/4L80E/Magnum205/Mog-9s/5.26s/38" BFG KM2s Find me on INSTAGRAM @MIGHTASWELLK5 '72 K5 - Greg's "Might As Well™" Build

08-30-2009, 03:26 PM	#138
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub It's back in the home shop, time to do more 'stuff'. First thing will be to install the brand new set of factory style body mounts I've been saving...and saving...and saving. I already started by removing the old 'welded in' body mount bolts. Once the mounts are done, I'll align everything up and weld those lower 'a' pillars...whohoo. Attached Images

09-05-2009, 06:48 PM	#139
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Body mounts are in & tightened up, time to make this ole girl whole again.

09-07-2009, 05:36 PM	#141
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Good gawd, actually got something done. Gave the 1st position body bolts the ole smack down this morning, ground em out and got the new mounts installed in under an hour this morning. Mounts are 100%. Started on the pass. lower 'a' pillar, finally - FINALLY this thing is becoming one piece, despite my best efforts. Not completely finished with the pass patch job but it still feels good. Attached Images

09-08-2009, 06:42 AM	#142
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Nice!! So tempting. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

09-09-2009, 06:38 AM	#143
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Drivers side is welded up, she's whole! It's been a v-e-r-y long time getting this thing together but I guess when you throw three different blazers and one truck together, you'll have that. Really happy with the way the factory floor seam turned out between the truck firewall & the blazer tub too. Onto the small patch work to finish up the and stabilize the 'a' pillars, then I'll hang a set of doors to check the body mount alignment. Attached Images

09-09-2009, 08:34 AM	#144
JimmyFloyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,458	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Looks good. Do you know the bolt sizes you used for the body mounts? That's the first thing I need to do on mine, and it's getting closer to that time. For the A-pillars, did you replace them with new metal, or just clean them up? Thanks. __________________ 1970 Blazer 350/SM465/205 SOLD! \| 1998 Z3 Last edited by JimmyFloyd; 09-09-2009 at 08:35 AM.

09-09-2009, 01:18 PM	#145
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Very nice work Kurt! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

09-09-2009, 08:47 PM	#147
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Right on VT! Already saved in the memory banks! Got all that to look forward to on my build. Keep up the good work, and keep up the great pic's!



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09-10-2009, 07:52 PM	#149
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub amazing. I'm actually impressed that this has only taken you 4 years. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

09-10-2009, 08:53 PM	#150
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Wow thats one farfed up passenger quarter! There is a thread somewhere on here that shows how to replace that thing. You should look it up __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

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