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Honest Bob

05-25-2022 03:48 PM

Re: Big Blue

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Originally Posted by LT7A (Post 9081538)

Good work - somehow I missed the last update. And tell us more about the cool new squarebody. Your new wheels and tires look the business. Just right for the rig, I think.

Thanks!

The new truck is a pretty clean 1985 M1009 Blazer that just kind of came along. You have to have a back up squarebody for when one is down right? Right. I'll have to get a build thread going for that.

LT7A	05-26-2022 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Honest Bob (Post 9083457)

For sure a backup squarebody, haha! In my world, I call them parts trucks. And then when I get them home, I decide to build them instead. I'll look forward to the build thread.

Honest Bob

05-26-2022 07:54 AM

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Here is a link to the Blazer's thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=834844

Honest Bob

01-20-2023 07:33 PM

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I have started the rust repair on the cab.

Honest Bob

01-20-2023 07:34 PM

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Further progress

willem445

01-21-2023 05:47 PM

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Nice progress so far!

What have you been using for paint and primer? Has it been holding up?

evan	01-29-2023 12:49 AM

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I'm always in for rust repair. Keep us posted!

Honest Bob

02-01-2023 09:15 PM

Re: Big Blue

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Originally Posted by willem445 (Post 9169544)

Nice progress so far!

What have you been using for paint and primer? Has it been holding up?

I have been using Rustoleum Professional primer and paint using a brush to apply it. Seems to be way more economical than spray cans with less mess and easier to do thick coats. Its been holding up very well! I have scrapped the black paint off during the axle install but it only ever goes down to the primer. Easy to touch up.

Honest Bob

02-01-2023 09:18 PM

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I think I have the kick panel about where I want it.

PowerdbyChevy79

02-04-2023 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Honest Bob (Post 9174042)

I think I have the kick panel about where I want it.

Nice Work...

Honest Bob

03-03-2023 08:26 PM

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Floor patched and inner rocker on.

Honest Bob

05-02-2023 05:03 PM

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Body work continued. One side is done and the passenger side it cut apart.

Honest Bob

05-02-2023 05:05 PM

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Im pretty happy with how things went. Its a ton of cutting, welding, grinding, drilling.

Honest Bob

05-02-2023 05:06 PM

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Closer to the end.

Honest Bob

09-23-2023 10:58 PM

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Progress on the passenger side.

Honest Bob

09-23-2023 10:59 PM

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New panels going on.

Honest Bob

09-23-2023 11:01 PM

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Final panels and cab light install.

My friend had a dump truck that I was able to use as a template to make the cab light holes using some thicker paper. I used the drip rails as a guide to locate things.

Honest Bob

09-23-2023 11:05 PM

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Gotta have AC. Im retrofitting an ac system I scavenged from a spare parts cab I bought a while back. Welding up the non ac holes and making new holes for the ac ducting.

LT7A	09-24-2023 11:06 AM

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A lot of good work and progress! It's coming together very nicely. You're even putting in creature comforts: sound deadening, air conditioning. Capable AND comfortable.

Honest Bob

11-25-2023 07:33 PM

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I got the roof prepped and painted along with the rockers/floor/cab corners. I used spray cans of touch up paint from https://www.automotivetouchup.com

Shifty One

11-27-2023 10:45 AM

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Nice work on what many would consider too far gone!

Honest Bob

11-30-2023 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Shifty One (Post 9261596)

Nice work on what many would consider too far gone!

hahaha where I am from this is about as rust free as you get for an early squarebody. :lol:

Shifty One

11-30-2023 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Honest Bob (Post 9262394)

hahaha where I am from this is about as rust free as you get for an early squarebody. :lol:

I'm on the other side, we get rotten interiors/dashes/rubber and paint.

Honest Bob

12-27-2023 10:42 PM

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The holes for the ac addition are complete. Interior hvac box has been refurbished, additional firewall insulation is in and the cab is back on the frame!

Honest Bob

03-29-2024 08:05 PM

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Doors, cab clearance lights, AC BOX, Fenders, and hood installed.

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