76 Blazer build

[Patriot]

I miss Russ and his toys. I looked forward to his progress.

[russgt]

Thanks guys especially patriot for thinking about me. The 70 cab is in primer and back in the hands of its owner, I've got bumpers on the 77 shortbox and drive it around a little but it is soon going to my brother in law to make room for a 71 nova SS that my father in law was working on before he passed. Dont worry about the blazer, I plan on completing it this year, but since it will be the first thing that I try to paint myself, it may not be perfect.

[Patriot]

Originally Posted by russgt

Thanks guys especially patriot for thinking about me. The 70 cab is in primer and back in the hands of its owner, I've got bumpers on the 77 shortbox and drive it around a little but it is soon going to my brother in law to make room for a 71 nova SS that my father in law was working on before he passed. Dont worry about the blazer, I plan on completing it this year, but since it will be the first thing that I try to paint myself, it may not be perfect.

Hey Russ, do you have any pictures of the 71 SS?? I bought a 1970 Nova SS 396 project car for my 13yo son. We will be starting on it this summer. Is this the same man who was working on the Blazer with you?? If you need any help with the painting of your projects I can pass on some of my experience on to you. I graduated from a great Technical College(Minnesota) in 1990 and was trained by Jon Kosmoski of House of Color. I was painting show cars and Corvettes for years. I was injured during this War on Terror(ARMY) and haven't painted since but will be trying to some this year since my injury is doing much better.

Take care Russ,

Patriot

[russgt]

No pics of the 71 yet, but here is a pick of his 70 ss that he restored about 15 years ago. Numbers match 350/4speed and original color.


The 71 is on a roistere, the suspension and sub are done, we have a full new interior for it and all the parts but the body needs to be done yet. It was cortez silver but my wife wants it to be orange.
I will definitely take you up on the offer for advice, the blazer is currently in epoxy primer with some high build. I plan on repainting it the original green and either using a single stage or acrylic enamel? not sure but looking for something thats not to complicated. Sorry to hear about the injury, but thank you for your service!

[russgt]

Yep, I lost one of my best friends

[Patriot]

Originally Posted by russgt

No pics of the 71 yet, but here is a pick of his 70 ss that he restored about 15 years ago. Numbers match 350/4speed and original color.


The 71 is on a roistere, the suspension and sub are done, we have a full new interior for it and all the parts but the body needs to be done yet. It was cortez silver but my wife wants it to be orange.
I will definitely take you up on the offer for advice, the blazer is currently in epoxy primer with some high build. I plan on repainting it the original green and either using a single stage or acrylic enamel? not sure but looking for something thats not to complicated. Sorry to hear about the injury, but thank you for your service!

Makes me want to get rid of my Truck/Blazer collection to buy another Nova. I miss my 70 SS. By chance you don't have any factory bucket seats for a 70 SS do you?? Any Nova's for sale??


Patriot

[russgt]

I actually have a perfect set and a rough set, but neither are for sale, lol. I actually have a 71 parts car and may be buying a 72 for parts in the near future, what are you looking for?

[Patriot]

Originally Posted by russgt

I actually have a perfect set and a rough set, but neither are for sale, lol. I actually have a 71 parts car and may be buying a 72 for parts in the near future, what are you looking for?

I need a good body for a Drag car. Want to do a trade??? I don't have the original seats for my 70 Nova. I need to find a set even if they are torn up. I really would like to find a 68-72 Nova body to build a drag car for myself.

Thanks Russ.

[russgt]

The 71 parts body is rough, I think I can get the 72 for $500 but i really havent had a chance to look it over yet. My parents bought a summer home in North Dakota 2 years ago, so I'll tell them to keep an eye out for one.

[Patriot]

Originally Posted by russgt

The 71 parts body is rough, I think I can get the 72 for $500 but i really havent had a chance to look it over yet. My parents bought a summer home in North Dakota 2 years ago, so I'll tell them to keep an eye out for one.

I just need it for drag racing. Got pictures of the 71??

[russgt]

Bumpers and tow hooks

[Patriot]

Originally Posted by russgt

Bumpers and tow hooks

I have a Dana 60 that would look great under that thing..HINT HINT!!!I might even have TWO!!!

[russgt]

looked at the 72 today, 6cyl auto, rough and $1500. I thought they wanted too much.

[Patriot]

Originally Posted by russgt

looked at the 72 today, 6cyl auto, rough and $1500. I thought they wanted too much.

Thats a rough rear on that car. I actually got a 1980 Camaro Z28 today. It is a second owner car, I am the third. I bought it from a guy who's cousin bought it new in Nebraska. Complete car. My wife now tells me its hers.

[russgt]

Nice, the guy told me that he drove across some train tracks and a huge chunk of bondo fell out of the rear quarter.

[russgt]

I finally started working on the blazer again, pulled the motor, started cleaning up the front frame rails, and prepping for the dana 60 swap. Check out my original 85K clutch! The funny thing is that I dont think that it was slipping.

[Patriot]

Originally Posted by russgt

I finally started working on the blazer again, pulled the motor, started cleaning up the front frame rails, and prepping for the dana 60 swap. Check out my original 85K clutch! The funny thing is that I dont think that it was slipping.

Clutch looks......OUCH!!!!!!!

[russgt]

Haha, I guess the 160hp couldnt make it slip? lol

[USSkoval]

So what kind of tires are on it? I know they are old, but I don't remember seeing that goofy tread pattern before.

[y5mgisi]

Is it just me that the pics arent working for?

[russgt]

Originally Posted by USSkoval

So what kind of tires are on it? I know they are old, but I don't remember seeing that goofy tread pattern before.

They are sears tires and were installed back in 85'. They are 32-11.5s and I'll look to see if there is another name on it.

[russgt]

A little progess. I installed the new Disc/disc prop valve, finished painting the frame, installed the front lift springs, and the dana 60. I put the front end sheet metal back on to test fit it again before paint and installed the door glass and vent windows.



and heres a few pics for patriot

[Patriot]

Come on now Russ. you can't tease me like that. So which on is mine. Still looking for another Nova shell. I actually bought 2 more Z28's. Another 1980 4 speed car and a 1978. Both Black on Black. Nice progress on the Blazer. I brought my 1986 Blazer home to start on it and the Nazi's next door are complaining I have too many cars. I HAVE 3 DOUBLE WIDE STORAGE LOCKERS FULL.Wait until I bring ALL of my cars home. I can't wait to see your Blazer finished.



Patriot.

[russgt]

Starting to make some progress again and have the rear axle ready to go in with an ORD u-bolt flip kit. Things have been a little slow since my son was born 10 months ago, but I have been collecting parts.

[Patriot]

Hello Russ. CONGRATS on the little boy .
I love the progress. I sold all but one of my K5 Blazers. I kept the 86 4speed one. I am still working on it as I write this. I miss seeing your progress report brother. Still looking for a Nova body. Are you going to sell me one of yours???

Anyway just wanted to say CONGRATS on your son. Mine is 14 and he is my best friend. (along with the wife unit of course) Take care Russ, looking forward to your updates.





Patriot