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72 K5 Blazer Build
Well here goes nothing I'm starting my first build thread. I recently picked it up 1972 K5 4x4. It has a bit of rust starting to build up on it and is in some need of loving. I had a body guy take a look at it and after hearing the quote i decided that i am going to tackle it all myself. I figure if in the end its not perfect ill be ok with it and the fact that i did it all will surely make up for it. So ill start with some pictures of the day i brought her home!! Please all input and opinions is welcome!
http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00815.jpg http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00823.jpg Little bump http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00824.jpg Hickey Sidewinder!!! http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00820.jpg http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00818.jpg http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00822.jpg http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00821.jpg http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00817.jpg |
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http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00854.jpg
http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00856.jpg http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00861.jpg http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00859.jpg http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00863.jpg http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00864.jpg http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00865.jpg http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00866.jpg Tach Dash! http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00867.jpg http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00868.jpg |
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Its a start, good luck. Plenty of people here to help when you need it.
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yeah ive been lingering around for awhile everyone seems to be super helpful. Hopefully patch panels go well!
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Good luck, and welcome. Looks like a good truck to get some TLC....
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I thought so.! Bring her back to her original glory. And after I gain some experience and knowledge on this one ill tackle the highlander.
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Really looks good. Your rust is not really that bad, keep us posted with lots of pic's!
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I will keep it loaded with pics as i go. Itll be a long process i want everything looking good before it hits the road again!
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Minor update. Ive been pretty busy but i did continue on tearing it down. I removed the grill, bumper, hood, cowl, fenders and inner tubs. I cant decide if i want to get the frame ready for or start on the body rust. Here are some pics.
http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00882.jpg http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00887.jpg http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00889.jpg http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00890.jpg No more running boards! http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC00891.jpg |
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Before you take it off....can you show pi s of how the sidewinder is mounted? I have one and want to make sure I have everything. Thanks Trevor
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yeah i can do that!
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Its been awhile since i have updated this. Been pretty busy but with winter coming i will have a lot more time to spend in the shop! I did end up getting the rest of the tub stripped down and just before we were going to pull the body i decided to build a rotisserie first. But now thats done so its time to get this tub off and start getting some work down. Here are my pics of where im at now. I have some friends coming over this weekend and were gonna finish pulling the body off.
Finishing pulling the motor/tranny http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC01097.jpg Motors out http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/IMG_1514.jpg Added some body braces http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/IMG_1640.jpg Rotisserie is done! http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/IMG_1639.jpg Ill be sure to add some more ones the tub is off the frame!! |
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And ive decided that i am going to go with complete bedside replacements from Classic Heartbeat to make it easier on me! Hopefully itll make my first rust repair job go alot smoother.
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Nice. Keep at it!
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looking good!
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Got the Tub pulled of and sitting on the rottesserie and everything works great! Used the mini excavator to lift and make it a very easy job. Here are some pictures!
Rear all hooked up http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/IMG_1650.jpg Then used the mini to lift the front http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/IMG_1657.jpg http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/IMG_1656.jpg Spins easy! http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/IMG_1654.jpg http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC01312.jpg http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC01315.jpg http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC01314.jpg http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/DSC01313.jpg |
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Now its time to strip the frame!
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What is the chance you have plans for that rotisserie? I'm about to do the same with my 71, if not I will just copy your pics, with your approval of course.:metal:
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Yeah i still have them i found them on the internet. These beast are solid as hell. Here is the link to the plans. Let me know if theres anything else.
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Much appreciated! This will help tremendously, good luck with your project, my son and I just finished his 71 K20 and we are now on the blazer, if yours is anything like his project, you are going to have a blast.:metal: I know a few guys locally that can help with parts if you need, just let me know.
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Thanks! Im excited to get past the tear down stage thats for sure!
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