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TonyJohnson · 10-12-2009, 09:09 AM

Just throwing a dart, but I wouldn't think it would add over a hundred lbs. I suppose you could weigh the liner and mat before applying and get a pretty accurate idea...

**jaros44sr** · 10-12-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

...and heavier too, kinda wondering about that part.

can you weigh the cans, then subtract the tin metal? jat

sorry that was already said, should've read it

vtblazer · 10-12-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyJohnson

Just throwing a dart, but I wouldn't think it would add over a hundred lbs. I suppose you could weigh the liner and mat before applying and get a pretty accurate idea...

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

can you weigh the cans, then subtract the tin metal? jat

sorry that was already said, should've read it

They're sending a total of eight gallons of the stuff, couldn't be more than 100lbs total additional, not a big deal really now that I think about it.

**jaros44sr** · 10-12-2009, 05:30 PM

if you lay all the lizards head to tail, discounting the tail, as there isn't much skin area, total lenght and width should be an exact demension! Now, get the weight of each skin and divide

or do as low'n slow says and multiply

low'n slow · 10-12-2009, 10:31 PM

Jim, you would need to multiply the weight of each skin times the number of lizardskins to get the total weight, but I agree, not too much weight to worry about.

**jaros44sr** · 10-12-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by low'n slow

Jim, you would need to multiply the weight of each skin times the number of lizardskins to get the total weight, but I agree, not too much weight to worry about.

nobody ever said I was the sharpest pencil in the box

vtblazer · 10-13-2009, 11:26 AM

Maybe overkill but I took things even a little further...

With the dash area emptied out, I decided to go ahead and POR all the 'very minor' surface rust that I could find under there.

Took care of the little bit in the firewall side of the cowl too.

Messy, messy, messy...

Chevyman63 · 10-13-2009, 01:56 PM

Looking good man.

Burt4x4 · 10-13-2009, 02:39 PM

POR is AWESOM!!

I used "silver" inside my rockerboxes before I welded my sliders on to "fill" the heavier rusted areas. That stuff is amazing how it bubbles as it works the rust. then drys nice and smooth & hard. I used the black on the inside of my hood and rad core.

Sacramento70 · 10-13-2009, 03:18 PM

looks great VT cant wait to see it in paint

vtblazer · 10-14-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sacramento70

looks great VT cant wait to see it in paint

Not paint yet but at least the last coat of primer is done, allows me to move onto the spray in liner soon.

I'm pretty satisfied with the way it all came together, looks like any other blazer now...in stead of 3.

Chevyman63 · 10-14-2009, 09:55 PM

Wow...very nice!

Sacramento70 · 10-16-2009, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Not paint yet but at least the last coat of primer is done, allows me to move onto the spray in liner soon.

I'm pretty satisfied with the way it all came together, looks like any other blazer now...in stead of 3.

Gotta say i'm loving that grey. so what are your plans as far as paint and interior, is it gonna be closer to stock or completely after market.

vtblazer · 10-16-2009, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sacramento70

Gotta say i'm loving that grey. so what are your plans as far as paint and interior, is it gonna be closer to stock or completely after market.

Paint will be Hugger Orange.

Interior will be spayed with Lizard Skin sound deadener/ceramic insulator and painted over with body color.

Full cage, PRP buckets & rear seat.

355 small block with Tuned Port Injection.

700r 4spd tranny.

241 t-case

Dana 60 front - 14BFF rear w/dics's, both have 4:56 gears, Detroit in the rear, ARB in the front.

H2 wheels with 37" MTR's or if I have the funds, some of the new 40" GoodYears.

Being built as a very capable wheeler that will go down the road @ 70mph.

How's that...? Getting the picture now?

Welcome to the board, enjoy the ride.

Mordachai · 10-16-2009, 09:48 AM

Wow Kurt you're making great progress...
I'm guessing you're rushing to get done or close to it before winter really sets in?

Lookin good though!

**lks dcvn** · 10-16-2009, 11:12 AM

OK - now that the bodywork on this one is done - where does the line start for you to do the rest of our Blazers?

vtblazer · 10-16-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mordachai

Wow Kurt you're making great progress...
I'm guessing you're rushing to get done or close to it before winter really sets in?

Lookin good though!

Not really rushing, it's going to stay right where it's at for the duration of the build, inside the shop all winter.

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Originally Posted by lks dcvn

OK - now that the bodywork on this one is done - where does the line start for you to do the rest of our Blazers?

Sounds like your right up there in the front row, when you bringing it up?

**lks dcvn** · 10-16-2009, 06:13 PM

I'm not sure I could afford your work -

I need floors, rockers and windshield frame

Sacramento70 · 10-16-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Paint will be Hugger Orange.

Interior will be spayed with Lizard Skin sound deadener/ceramic insulator and painted over with body color.

Full cage, PRP buckets & rear seat.

355 small block with Tuned Port Injection.

700r 4spd tranny.

241 t-case

Dana 60 front - 14BFF rear w/dics's, both have 4:56 gears, Detroit in the rear, ARB in the front.

H2 wheels with 37" MTR's or if I have the funds, some of the new 40" GoodYears.

Being built as a very capable wheeler that will go down the road @ 70mph.

How's that...? Getting the picture now?

Welcome to the board, enjoy the ride.

thats gonna be a badass rig, i have always like hugger orange on the blazers, just make sure when its done not to put any scratches in the paint

AJs72K5 · 10-16-2009, 11:12 PM

Wow. You've been busy. Looks really good.

vtblazer · 10-17-2009, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Sacramento70

just make sure when its done not to put any scratches in the paint

Sure...okay.

My last blazer might of had some minor patina:

**Thealien** · 10-17-2009, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by lks dcvn

I'm not sure I could afford your work -

I need floors, rockers and windshield frame

He has done so many he has to be getting pretty fast. Might be worth every penny.

Sacramento70 · 10-17-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Sure...okay.

My last blazer might of had some minor patina:

maybe just a little but this time are you gonna wait to the new wears off?

vtblazer · 10-17-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sacramento70

maybe just a little but this time are you gonna wait to the new wears off?

Yeah, I expect so.

I'm sure the trails I take it on will be a wee bit more tame.

I got interested about 4-wheeling because of 'trekking' but somehow got sucked into the more hard core end of it for awhile, I want to start taking trips and camping now.

More 'point to point' & 'destination' kind of wheeling.

swyfor5 · 10-17-2009, 06:03 PM

Looking good VT, thank's for the great pic's!

10-12-2009, 09:09 AM	#201
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Just throwing a dart, but I wouldn't think it would add over a hundred lbs. I suppose you could weigh the liner and mat before applying and get a pretty accurate idea... __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

10-12-2009, 05:30 PM	#204
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,768	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub if you lay all the lizards head to tail, discounting the tail, as there isn't much skin area, total lenght and width should be an exact demension! Now, get the weight of each skin and divide or do as low'n slow says and multiply __________________ 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; 10-12-2009 at 10:47 PM.

10-12-2009, 10:31 PM	#205
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 883	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Jim, you would need to multiply the weight of each skin times the number of lizardskins to get the total weight, but I agree, not too much weight to worry about.

10-13-2009, 11:26 AM	#207
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Maybe overkill but I took things even a little further... With the dash area emptied out, I decided to go ahead and POR all the 'very minor' surface rust that I could find under there. Took care of the little bit in the firewall side of the cowl too. Messy, messy, messy... Attached Images

10-13-2009, 01:56 PM	#208
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Looking good man. __________________ 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

10-13-2009, 02:39 PM	#209
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub POR is AWESOM!! I used "silver" inside my rockerboxes before I welded my sliders on to "fill" the heavier rusted areas. That stuff is amazing how it bubbles as it works the rust. then drys nice and smooth & hard. I used the black on the inside of my hood and rad core. __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

10-13-2009, 03:18 PM	#210
Sacramento70 Blazer Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sacramento, ca Posts: 249	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub looks great VT cant wait to see it in paint __________________ 1970 Chevy blazer

10-14-2009, 09:55 PM	#212
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Wow...very nice! __________________ 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

10-16-2009, 09:48 AM	#215
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Wow Kurt you're making great progress... I'm guessing you're rushing to get done or close to it before winter really sets in? Lookin good though! __________________ 71 GMC lwb 56 Big window swb 93 GMC Sonoma (dd) radiused fiberglass fender project for 67-72

10-16-2009, 11:12 AM	#216
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub OK - now that the bodywork on this one is done - where does the line start for you to do the rest of our Blazers?

10-16-2009, 06:13 PM	#218
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub I'm not sure I could afford your work - I need floors, rockers and windshield frame

10-16-2009, 11:12 PM	#220
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Wow. You've been busy. Looks really good. __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

10-17-2009, 06:03 PM	#225
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Little Body Work on the Blazer/Tub Looking good VT, thank's for the great pic's!



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