Some progress putting it back together
 

Just a couple of photos of the Blazer as I put it back together after its return from paint (finally able to work on it).

This is what the engine compartment looked like when I bought it:

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...enbought-1.jpg


This is how it looks so far:

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...n/CIMG3325.jpg

Another:

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...n/CIMG3326.jpg

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Not sure what "puuting" means except that I ought to proofread to see what my fingers are doing. Sorry - can't fix the title.

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Exceptionally well done, looks showroom. I guess you have all the models covered. How long have you been restoring trucks....got snow?

Did you buy that speaker bracket?


Could we get more pics.......

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Thanks much. I still need a Longhorn (had one I wish I had never sold years ago) but my wife would kill me. I have always had a toy car but got back into trucks about about 10 years ago. Did a 66 C10, then the 70 SWB 4X4, then bought the Burb (I've only done drive line and interior work on that, and now the Blazer. We (the wife and I) used to do a lot of motorcycle riding on the weekends so the trucks didn't get exercised too much. She has MS and can still get up on the back of the Electraglide, but once we get some place, can only walk a short distance with her cane. Last summer, I took the short bed to a few shows and cruises as I could put her electric scooter in the back which made her mobile. So, I'll probably continue to do that a little more. If I go, I want her to go too.
I'll post some additional photos. I have an album on photobucket - search 53chriscraft and you should find my profile and albums. Yes, I did buy the speaker/bracket. When I posted the WTB, I never expected to get a response. When you visit your son, we'll have to meet. Rick

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More pics! More pics! Looks great!
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Seems like both of us has diabled wives....

Good buy on that speaker, glad he posted pics, didnt know that the harness was soldered in like that

Ill give you a shout next time im up that way, need any parts....

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Looks great!! Nice attention to detail. I love a super clean engine bay. It's unfortunate you didn't decide to keep the redneck open air cleaner though:)

Got any more pics?

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YBNORML - I was told that the open air cleaner was part of the special corvette option available on only a select few Blazers :0

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Ahhh, that explains why mine didn't have one. It's a low option truck:)
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Looking good Rick, nice job!!!!!!!!!

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Thanks Randy. Little by little.

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Nice job. I love a factory original or factory stock restoration and yours looks great! You'll never be sorry for the effort and it will hold it's value far better. A lot of folks don't realize how much more difficult it is to go that route too.... Well done!

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Looks awesome! Is the upper radiator hose (metal part) stock?

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Thanks 71RestoRod, I appreciate it.
tubbedII - Thanks - yes the upper radiator hose on a 4X4 utilized that metal pipe. That and just about everything else that was supposed to be under the hood was missing. Thanks to this board and many vendors I have been able to find most everything.

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Nice Job !

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Wow! everything looks good! Is that a new booster/master set you have there? I know some can clean up pretty good but man that looks new.:metal:

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Thanks OC 72 and LakeAnna
No not new. They are what were in the 1st picture. Just disassembled and painted. The sticker on the top of the driver's side inner fender is the original sticker. It cleaned up well and is very legible. Masked it off so when it was sent out and painted I didn't lose it. Did the same thing with the SPID.

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Looks good, don't forget to run that bracket that holds on the vacuum pod on the side of the a/c housing. It is 4x4 specific if you are going stock which it appears to be. Trevor

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71Blksuper4X4-
Are you referring to this one?

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...n/CIMG3353.jpg

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A couple more photos - Dash completed, windshield back in, etc.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...n/CIMG3351.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...n/CIMG3350.jpg

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Nice work!!!


Title edited ;)

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Thanks Jonathan and thanks for fixing the thread title - it was driving me crazy.

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Front carpet installed today.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...n/CIMG3360.jpg

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That was the one I was talking about. Keep it up! Trevor

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Started installing rear carpet - rear carpet strip and tail gate seals today:

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...n/CIMG3369.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...n/CIMG3368.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...n/CIMG3367.jpg

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Finished rear carpet and installed front seats and console. Here are a couple of photos:

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...n/CIMG3380.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...n/CIMG3373.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...n/CIMG3374.jpg

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Looking great! Wondering why the console is so far forward? Is it the thickness of the seats?

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It is right up to where the front of the console's step up meets the floor step up. Passenger seat is fixed. Driver's seat is all the way back in photos. Transfer case shifts to all ranges and there is room between the boot and console. The console is not supposed to work with the utility buckets but it does - it is just tight. Got to have a place for my Tim Horton's coffee (for those of you not from the Northeast or Canada, Tim Horton's is the best Coffee on the planet).

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Wow! Looks great! I wish I would have went with that loop on my carpet kit.

I didn't like how low the console sat in mine, so I built a little box with a small drawer to go under it. The box is as tall as the hump from the front to rear tub. I just wanted something to rest my arm...

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMAG0156.jpg

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tubbedII - that was a good idea - it looks good.

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Everything looks great; sure wish I was at this stage. Carpet looks like it fits well and of high quality. Where did you get it and would you recommend buying the same?

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The carpeting is from Trim Parts (GM restoration licensed manufacturer). It is excellent quality. Had thick felt type backing over all of it. Fit was pretty good. There is extra length on the back section and the front section has a little extra width. I bought a kit for my Burb from a different manufacturer a couple of years ago and it is cheap looking compared to this stuff and had no backing. My Buddy is a small seller for Trim Parts (basically for his own restoration needs) and he got me a significant discount. Stuff was definitely heavy. I would recommend it.

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Installed rear side panels. I bought these originals from Harry 6t727t2 last spring. They were outstanding.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...n/CIMG3405.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...n/CIMG3403.jpg

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Looking Great. I am at about the same stage with my 72 Blazer. Hopefully I will get the carpeting installed over the next couple of weeks.

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webfishr - thanks. Post some pics of your 72.

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That looks awesome! Great work and nice attention to detail!!!
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Sure, here is a picture from a couple weeks ago. I need to take a more recent picture now that the hood, emblems, and side markers are installed. Here's the link to my build thread if your interested. Love these blazers and yours is looking great and can't wait to make a little more progress on mine! Looks like we started with very similar rigs.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...92#post5154492

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Are you sure that is the same truck, nice clean detail, a bit jealous here on this end, stop by I just need you for a minute on my 71, I like the air too.

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man Rick NICE JOB!!!!!!!! Wow those panels your got from Harry are real nice, I wish I would of bought them;)

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Webfishr - looked at your build thread. Outstanding. I really like what you are doing. It looks outstanding.