Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches"
 

Looks good. I'm almost afraid to what shows up on mine after I start blocking it.

Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches"
 

nice progress Jonathan!

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Thanks. it was definitely surprising because in good lighting and to my eye and hand those areas looked perfect....then the halogens at an angle showed the imperfections.


Thanks! Hope to see color soon!

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Great build you've got going there. I was in Portsmouth all last week, came home through Richmond yesterday. Wish I'd have had the time to get in touch and maybe see it in person. Looks like I'll be back early August for 3 weeks, maybe then I could drop by?

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sounds good. just pm me for contact details....should be painted and mostly together by then....maybe even with the interior in...

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I wish I would have tried the halogen light idea. I totally missed some spots that might have showed up with the extra light at the right angle. With that black on there it shows EVERYTHING! Nice work keep it up!:5150:

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well, paint is on hold due to extreme temps so I've been buying parts, painting and organizing them, and getting the interior done. Finally got to see the seats and I'm really happy with their progress. Also found the rear seat frame looks almost brand new as well as the foam and the tag was on it still which I thought was cool...


First, a better closeup pic of the primer....

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...3rd2010001.jpg


Here's the rear seat frames
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...3rd2010003.jpg

and the tag
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...3rd2010004.jpg

and the front seats...I'm doing the utility buckets because I like how they look like the rear bench seat shape...the pattern of the rear bench is going to make it look like the fronts also....
:metal:
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...3rd2010002.jpg

Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches"
 

Those buckets look NICE

wanna send em my way :) I dont know anything about paint/body but I guess the primer looks good too lol!

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looks nice i like your idea about the seats exactly what i would do to my blazer when i get older i may get one primer looks driver or show worthy all you need is the paint to e the same way

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Thanks. I'm very happy with them...will have pics of the rear bench tomorrow... You can have them for the cost of shipping (and 1200 cash ;) )
About the primer...Jason is friends with a local painter who is the head painter for the largest and well respected paint shop in Richmond.....we went a step further with the 600 than he does in the shop so it should come out super slick looked. He's been helping out with advice through the project and it's really helping the final results...

Thanks. The sealer, paint, and clear definitely will make or break the paint job and the truck. If it comes out as nice as the primer this will be a show winning truck....if not it still will be a SUPER nice driver...

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I couldnt DD something like that..lol not around here at least..

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Temps are coming down this week, paint maybe?
It looks great, ready for paint. Killa interior...
tiny bit jealous.lol

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Love this thing. You need a 72 truck instead:)

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I couldn't either...but the next owner might choose to :chevy:

Funny you should mention that. I saw a missed call when I got out of church. Just called Jason back and my truck is turning blue :chevy:

I am PSYCHED....not only is it getting painted....but it's getting painted by one of if not the top painters in Richmond. He came over with all his Sata guns and nice paint supplies. He's been providing advice through the process and ended up offering to spray it for Jason to show him the proper technique for this heat. Jason said it's coming out killer. This painter, Gary, originally had said we were wasting out time with the 600 grit....but after spraying the first coat of paint actually said he was super impressed with how nicely the paint was laying down and that we won't have as much buffing to do....:metal:

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The truck project will start back up as soon as this is sold! :metal:

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Signing on to see the final results, the work thus far looks amazing.

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downloading the painted pics now. This thing is AWESOME! :metal:

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I stopped by to drop off more slow reducer. He already had the second coat of paint on. It was looking good!

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...5th2010001.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...5th2010002.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...5th2010003.jpg

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Then, I went to check out the bench seat and the brackets were all on the seats....ready to go in as soon as the carpet is down.....

I think they came out GREAT! Very comfy, classy, and high quality.
Look much better in person....it's dusty in the pics too...

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...5th2010006.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...5th2010005.jpg

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Then came back on the way back home from the Upholstery shop.....to find the truck paint coats AND clear DONE!!!!!!!!!!! Gotta love the hot weather that sped up the flash time immensely....

This thing was practically glowing as I walked up the driveway...
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...5th2010007.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...5th2010013.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...5th2010004.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...5th2010008.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...5th2010009.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...5th2010010.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...5th2010011.jpg

Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches"
 

Again, it looks even better in person. We're planning to wetsand with 2000 and then only buff if needed....shouldn't need much at all.

Here's the passenger side...
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...5th2010012.jpg

I went to Walmart for some things my wife needed afterwards and was comparing the paint job. I have to say that the paint on the blazer is glossier than anything else in the lot. And the small amount of orange peel on it now is comparable to what's on all the new vehicles....after wet sanding this thing is going to have a show quality paint job!!!

Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches"
 

looks good

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Wow! the paint looks great! You will be done in no time at all!

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Awsome job!! if my blazer comes out even close to that sraight and nice i'll do a cartwheel

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Looks great , I love what you did with the seats.