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lawricker · 07-02-2006, 06:59 PM

going to replace the tub and rocker boxes on 1971 Blazer, using 1969 blazer for needed parts and buying what is not useable.. any ideas or warning or good advice???

krue · 07-02-2006, 08:54 PM

I'm gonna move this to the blazer board for you.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-02-2006, 09:50 PM

and Yeppers, alot of reading in this section -> FAQ's

c-1072 · 07-02-2006, 09:54 PM

make sure you use the one with the best windshield frame as i have come to know it for me was the hardest to replace .

Chevyman63 · 07-03-2006, 09:02 AM

Maybe my reading skills are not quite up to par this morning, but I couldn't find anything on this topic in faq section.?.?

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-03-2006, 10:17 AM

Hmmmmm, I guess we need to get on Krue's @ss to write some then

*There is a thread currently in THIS section about Blazer tub removal

Chevyman63 · 07-03-2006, 10:45 AM

Thanks LUV, I'm glad to see I'm not losing my mind/eyesight after all.

lawricker · 07-05-2006, 11:26 AM

I removed the tub off of the 69 up to the motor mounts of the cab.. going to use the posts too. so far just lots of sweat and work. the rocker boxes we shot on the one I am restoring so I removed them too.

hotrodhomi · 07-05-2006, 01:18 PM

Make sure to brace things up before you cut out the stock braces.

krue · 07-05-2006, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Hmmmmm, I guess we need to get on Krue's @ss to write some then

*There is a thread currently in THIS section about Blazer tub removal

I don't write them, I just move them.

lawricker · 07-07-2006, 08:28 AM

I'm taking plenty of pics, but they for some reason exceeed the file length for this site. gonna have to figure out how to get them into smaller file size, haven't had the time to mess with it yet..to much work on Blazer.
Got the frame brushed off with wire brushon grinder. gonna spray it with undercoat.
Replacing all body mount hardware, new springs, shocks, brake lines, wiring, and about out of money...may be next year before I get final paint.

krue · 07-07-2006, 08:32 AM

Go to the faq submissions page, look for the Index thread and there should be links to how to resize your pics.

lawricker · 07-07-2006, 07:22 PM

Well the yellow one is a 69 I am taking the tup and floor off to keep the rocker boxes intact. going on the brown 71 ....
so far so good. gonna try to set it up and weld next week...

lawricker · 07-13-2006, 07:47 AM

Blew my air compressor, just got the parts in. Progress is about to start again. GOing to undercoat everything today. apply second coat to frame and with any luck, put the body back on the frame. But we all know that it is always slower than we expect.
Will post more pics this week.

Tynee · 07-13-2006, 08:47 AM

I can't wait to retire, maybe then I'll have the time AND money to work on trucks all day long. Now I just have to figure out what I'm going to do with the wife for those extended peiods of time, I guess I've got 37 years to figure that out, though...

OLD DAWG · 07-17-2006, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tynee

I can't wait to retire, maybe then I'll have the time AND money to work on trucks all day long. Now I just have to figure out what I'm going to do with the wife for those extended peiods of time, I guess I've got 37 years to figure that out, though...

Retire? What's that? I'll be 83 in 37 yrs. And I still won't have my Blazer done

lawricker · 07-18-2006, 08:21 AM

We go through a record heat wave temps in the 100+ range, I plan to spray and it rains two days in a row....lol anyway gonna wait till its real hot about 11am and do it.. gonna do the undercoat outside in the sun it ought to dry before it hits...

lawricker · 07-20-2006, 06:30 PM

Well parts still haven't come in for air compressor..never by oiless again...
so I borrowed an old one.
Have the frame, bed, cab floor all sprayed used bedliner looks good. and should definately handle any noise and rust problems.
Got the springs installed on a 4 inch lift. Ran into one big mess when I went to replace the steering arm..if you haven;t dealt with one of those yet..it is pretty tough. I finally had to take a tourch and blow the conical washers out. Then I couldn't find any replcements. Luckily a guy ine East Monroe, La has a big 4 wheel drive yard said "Hell Yea I got some of them" I just box em up and send them to you" mail me a check when you get them"
He is gonna send me his card and stuff .. said he had 30 years worth of 4WD parts and some blazers.. think I am going to make the drive...for some small stuff...
anyway as soon as I get off my lazy tail and shoot some pics will post them.
It has been heat index in the 110+ here and after 5-6 hours in the shop.. I am whooped.....

krue · 07-20-2006, 07:37 PM

How about pm'ing me the name and number of your honey hole in east Monroe, that's not all that far from here.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-20-2006, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLD DAWG

Retire? What's that? I'll be 83 in 37 yrs. And I still won't have my Blazer done

Agreed, me too

lawricker · 07-21-2006, 05:26 PM

finished praying frame and tub with bedliner.. the last pic is a future project. intereior is pretty good shape but body needs a little TLC.

lawricker · 08-05-2006, 08:58 PM

Tub is finished....now ready to put everything back on frame. Will add some more pics as soon as I buy new camera...little accident in shop...3 foot fall and digital camera go bad...can;t buy good american made kodak stuff anymore. Fenders, doors, tailgate, hood ready to go...now if I can get the sucker lined up and the body line is good...I'll be soooo happy.. if not I be on the forum crying.....

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-05-2006, 09:02 PM

Progress is always good

Chevyman63 · 08-06-2006, 08:23 AM

Looking good! Keep the pics coming. Can't wait to see it together. I've got to go through alot of the same stuff, so I'm curious to see what obstacles you come across. Thanks for keeping us "in the loop" with your progress.

lawricker · 09-16-2006, 08:31 AM

Well, i have done lots of work, but didn't take the pictures I intended to take as I worked along on this. Pardon the dust from sanding. I replaced the tub (from a 69 GMC). Floor pans, inside rocker supports, rockers, kick panels, inside and outside door bottoms, both front fenders, pillar bottom passenger side, and bottom of the door hinge side of the drivers side. 4" inch lift, new shocks (BACK IS HIGHER THAN FRONT). Got to work on that. Bedliner frame, undercarriage, and inside. Now my obstacles are door alignment, which is a two man job and I need a little help. The hood sticks up about 1/2-3/4 inch in the back, for some strange reason. Not sure how to correct it. So it is no big obsticle ...lol most of what I have done has been a first for me.. made lots of mistakes, but learned a ton.. mostly from you guys. Now I got to save up my pennies to paint it. ANy questions ask.

07-02-2006, 06:59 PM	#1
lawricker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: texas Posts: 56	Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer going to replace the tub and rocker boxes on 1971 Blazer, using 1969 blazer for needed parts and buying what is not useable.. any ideas or warning or good advice???

07-02-2006, 08:54 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer I'm gonna move this to the blazer board for you. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-02-2006, 09:50 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer and Yeppers, alot of reading in this section -> FAQ's __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 07-02-2006 at 09:50 PM.

07-02-2006, 09:54 PM	#4
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer make sure you use the one with the best windshield frame as i have come to know it for me was the hardest to replace .

07-03-2006, 09:02 AM	#5
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer Maybe my reading skills are not quite up to par this morning, but I couldn't find anything on this topic in faq section.?.?

07-03-2006, 10:17 AM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer Hmmmmm, I guess we need to get on Krue's @ss to write some then *There is a thread currently in THIS section about Blazer tub removal __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-03-2006, 10:45 AM	#7
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer Thanks LUV, I'm glad to see I'm not losing my mind/eyesight after all.

07-05-2006, 11:26 AM	#8
lawricker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: texas Posts: 56	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer I removed the tub off of the 69 up to the motor mounts of the cab.. going to use the posts too. so far just lots of sweat and work. the rocker boxes we shot on the one I am restoring so I removed them too.

07-05-2006, 01:18 PM	#9
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer Make sure to brace things up before you cut out the stock braces. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

07-07-2006, 08:28 AM	#11
lawricker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: texas Posts: 56	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer I'm taking plenty of pics, but they for some reason exceeed the file length for this site. gonna have to figure out how to get them into smaller file size, haven't had the time to mess with it yet..to much work on Blazer. Got the frame brushed off with wire brushon grinder. gonna spray it with undercoat. Replacing all body mount hardware, new springs, shocks, brake lines, wiring, and about out of money...may be next year before I get final paint.

07-07-2006, 08:32 AM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer Go to the faq submissions page, look for the Index thread and there should be links to how to resize your pics. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-07-2006, 07:22 PM	#13
lawricker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: texas Posts: 56	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer Well the yellow one is a 69 I am taking the tup and floor off to keep the rocker boxes intact. going on the brown 71 .... so far so good. gonna try to set it up and weld next week... Attached Images

07-13-2006, 07:47 AM	#14
lawricker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: texas Posts: 56	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer Blew my air compressor, just got the parts in. Progress is about to start again. GOing to undercoat everything today. apply second coat to frame and with any luck, put the body back on the frame. But we all know that it is always slower than we expect. Will post more pics this week. __________________ Retired and working my tail off..

07-13-2006, 08:47 AM	#15
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer I can't wait to retire, maybe then I'll have the time AND money to work on trucks all day long. Now I just have to figure out what I'm going to do with the wife for those extended peiods of time, I guess I've got 37 years to figure that out, though... __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

07-18-2006, 08:21 AM	#17
lawricker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: texas Posts: 56	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer We go through a record heat wave temps in the 100+ range, I plan to spray and it rains two days in a row....lol anyway gonna wait till its real hot about 11am and do it.. gonna do the undercoat outside in the sun it ought to dry before it hits... __________________ Retired and working my tail off..



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07-20-2006, 06:30 PM	#18
lawricker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: texas Posts: 56	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer Well parts still haven't come in for air compressor..never by oiless again... so I borrowed an old one. Have the frame, bed, cab floor all sprayed used bedliner looks good. and should definately handle any noise and rust problems. Got the springs installed on a 4 inch lift. Ran into one big mess when I went to replace the steering arm..if you haven;t dealt with one of those yet..it is pretty tough. I finally had to take a tourch and blow the conical washers out. Then I couldn't find any replcements. Luckily a guy ine East Monroe, La has a big 4 wheel drive yard said "Hell Yea I got some of them" I just box em up and send them to you" mail me a check when you get them" He is gonna send me his card and stuff .. said he had 30 years worth of 4WD parts and some blazers.. think I am going to make the drive...for some small stuff... anyway as soon as I get off my lazy tail and shoot some pics will post them. It has been heat index in the 110+ here and after 5-6 hours in the shop.. I am whooped..... __________________ Retired and working my tail off.. Last edited by lawricker; 07-20-2006 at 06:30 PM.

07-20-2006, 07:37 PM	#19
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer How about pm'ing me the name and number of your honey hole in east Monroe, that's not all that far from here. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-21-2006, 05:26 PM	#21
lawricker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: texas Posts: 56	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer finished praying frame and tub with bedliner.. the last pic is a future project. intereior is pretty good shape but body needs a little TLC. Attached Images __________________ Retired and working my tail off..

08-05-2006, 08:58 PM	#22
lawricker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: texas Posts: 56	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer Tub is finished....now ready to put everything back on frame. Will add some more pics as soon as I buy new camera...little accident in shop...3 foot fall and digital camera go bad...can;t buy good american made kodak stuff anymore. Fenders, doors, tailgate, hood ready to go...now if I can get the sucker lined up and the body line is good...I'll be soooo happy.. if not I be on the forum crying..... __________________ Retired and working my tail off..

08-05-2006, 09:02 PM	#23
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer Progress is always good __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-06-2006, 08:23 AM	#24
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer Looking good! Keep the pics coming. Can't wait to see it together. I've got to go through alot of the same stuff, so I'm curious to see what obstacles you come across. Thanks for keeping us "in the loop" with your progress. __________________ 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

09-16-2006, 08:31 AM	#25
lawricker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: texas Posts: 56	Re: Tub replacement on 1971 Blazer Well, i have done lots of work, but didn't take the pictures I intended to take as I worked along on this. Pardon the dust from sanding. I replaced the tub (from a 69 GMC). Floor pans, inside rocker supports, rockers, kick panels, inside and outside door bottoms, both front fenders, pillar bottom passenger side, and bottom of the door hinge side of the drivers side. 4" inch lift, new shocks (BACK IS HIGHER THAN FRONT). Got to work on that. Bedliner frame, undercarriage, and inside. Now my obstacles are door alignment, which is a two man job and I need a little help. The hood sticks up about 1/2-3/4 inch in the back, for some strange reason. Not sure how to correct it. So it is no big obsticle ...lol most of what I have done has been a first for me.. made lots of mistakes, but learned a ton.. mostly from you guys. Now I got to save up my pennies to paint it. ANy questions ask. Attached Images __________________ Retired and working my tail off..

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