Re: 76 Blazer build
 

were the 2 large 1/4 sections butt welded? the pass side looks as if you panel bonded it Overlapped new under old and the driver side looks but welded... it looks good ...i think im goin full quarters to save the effort.... hmmm howd ya do it???

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

On the passenger side we cut tabs into the panel to hold it in place and then used the panel clamps (like what we used by the gas cap) to align the panels. once the panel was tacked in place we cut the tabs off with a cut off wheel. For the drivers side, we did something similar but purchased some klecos to use instead. I really had to search to find the photo of the skin before we put it on. I do agree that a full quarter would have been a better way to go, but for the budget that I am on, I could not afford the cost and the shipping. Lmc sent these skins oversize ($20) instead of truck freight ($100 something). I think that if my order was over $1000 I could have gotten free shipping? not sure

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

ahhh i see said the blind man...LOL mine isnt quite as crusty as your (so far) but the front cab support area is toast! i like the back floor support panel you made and the floor brace mine are a little different(floor brace but i think im gonna use your idea...
that thing looks good IMO

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

Just picked up 86 high back adjustable buckets, a nice clean 77 core support, an NOS tailgate with new lift motor, and also got another top for it that has already been smoothed. all for a great price

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

sweet.... you are getting rid of the lovely avacado interior i take it? LOL
Im keepin mine... to me i have to its too retro to pass up..

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

yeah, its going to black, but the steel in the cab will be the color of the truck.

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

Man I like it so far, you have done one heck of a job on the body work.

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

I started working on the pan in the tailgate area. I wish I had more money so that I could replace more, but patching will have to do.

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

my father in laws numbers matching 70ss nova that he did a frame off on about 14 years ago.

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

looks Good Russ...
i located a NOS rt quarter last sat $100 and got a left thats very solid today off an 85 $30... NICE!

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

nice, that I think that is a better way to go than skins, i havent forgot about you and I will try to get that info to you.

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

cool..im gonna need that plate design soon.. i gotta get some info updated on my build soon

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

Great job on the metal work. Looks really good.

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

Nice work. I see what I have to look forward to once I start work on my 77' K5 2wd

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

A few updates

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

nice russ
was that a whole section? i need to make small patches near the sides
how are you coming on the drawings?..

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

Awesome work as usual! Glad to see you're saving this one, and that you're updating the progress. I enjoy body work so seeing it is fun for me lol. Keep it up man!

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

You are making great progress. I'm going to be doing a lot of this to my '76 here pretty soon. I hate body work...'cause I suck at it...but I'm going to go slow and do it right.

Keep it up, and take lots of pictures ;)

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

That is some great metal work for sure!

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

NICE WORK!!!!! It looks AWESOME!!!:metal:

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

I suck at it too, but I am learning. It takes time (I have just over a year in this one so far) and dont be afraid to ask alot of questions.

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

I bought the rear box floor sections for a long bed from 73-87. I only used about 6 inches of the pans which are about 3 feet long. I should have just installed the entire pans and replaced as much as possible but hind sight is 20/20. I have the drawings on cardboard, I need to transfer them to paper so that I can send them. Sorry its taking so long, But I took on the job of putting a full floor in a 70 chevy cab for a friend and between that and the blazer I have been a little taxed lately.

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

sounds good man, did you just use the "end" of the corrugated steel bed floor?
I need a couple 1 foot by 6 in pieces... maybe we can work something out?

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

Are those rear clearance lights above the hatch? I've never seen those before. Or are they just chicken lights the po added? And may I ask why do you want high back buckets? Do you have low backs now or are yours just shot? Good work on saving the blazer by the way.

Re: 76 Blazer build
 

Awesome patch work
great metal working skills i wish i had. keep at her

and cool nova!

and i see that your from wisconsin too hello neighbor!
you should give my blazer a look..
i think its on the second page of my build thread... you'll laugh..
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=355750&page=2

your doing some fine work keep at her!