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vtblazer · 11-20-2008, 07:21 PM

Whatcha guys have planned for your blazers/jimmys this winter?

Roddin', racin' or just fixin'?

bouncytruck · 11-20-2008, 08:13 PM

Just sittin' - no plans.

My primary focus is getting new business in this economy.

I may put the hard top back on in case it snows. My G35 probably won't be the best snow car.

Old Chevy Mech · 11-20-2008, 08:20 PM

Just normal daily Drivin....

After my 57 trailer gets done being patched and painted.....

The Wifes Jeep gets hard topped & re-gasketed.....

The Hawg gets new rubber-fluids and a few repairs here and there.....

The D-2 CAT gets worked on.........

The K-20 gets the back half preserved and a new wood bed........

Then the K-5 gets the top pulled and a new windshield header welded in!

Finances flowing ok...about 5 months!

**jamie72** · 11-20-2008, 09:42 PM

i`m looking to install a new motor, swap to auto, reupholster the factory buckets,and top it off with new carpet...i better get buisy!!

Chevyman63 · 11-20-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Whatcha guys have planned for your blazers/jimmys this winter?

Roddin', racin' or just fixin'?

Well...I think you know what my plans are.

I think I'm going to sit down and make out a time line to see if it's possible to get mine drivable by July.

Big J · 11-20-2008, 10:27 PM

My plans for the winter are to get it done to drive by summer, lol... I wanna have a few miles on it before makin' the trip south.

Jtrux · 11-20-2008, 11:03 PM

Put the damn thing back together.

AJs72K5 · 11-20-2008, 11:16 PM

What I'd like to do, and what the boss (wife) will let me do are two very different things. With the recent tranny build I'm not allowed to do any big stuff this winter. I'm

So....I'll be spending my time doing little stuff...aligning the hood (I haven't quite figured out that geometry yet...but I'm also dealing with aftermarket hood and fenders. Building the cable shifter setup for the 241. Lots of little cleanup bits here and there. Hatching my evil plan for a really long drive in July. And, oh yeah, driving it

Dingfodgy · 11-21-2008, 01:04 AM

Oh man I have big plans! However, the "Misses" has big plans too....except hers do not involve '67 GMC SWB Trucks. Nonetheless I finally got the garage cleaned enough to get my ride out of the weather. I have the interior gutted so I can paint it. The last 2 weeks in December we have a PM shutdown at work- so I'll have like 16 days off (paid) to do my tranny swap (SM420 to TH400) fix the rust in the cab roof, rockers, and corners. Install the serpentine belt system, blast and line-x the bed floor and finally get the POS on the road!

JOHNORO · 11-21-2008, 02:14 AM

Hoping to get this thing on its own power and on the road or the first time in over 15 yrs(Mine for only a few weeks).I just ordered the harness went with M & H they are minutes from me and have it available with an updated blade style fuses,H.E.I dist setup as well as 1 wire alternator on top of all that it still needs needs exhaust from the headers back, radiator hoses,brakes lines to master cylinder,battery,trans cooler lines and the front clip alingned. ....cant wait hey anyone in Cali bored or want to get away from the in laws over the holidays hit me up...

vtblazer · 11-21-2008, 07:29 AM

Great plans, sounds like more old trucks will be hittin' the road come spring.

I've got an entire build in front of me as well.

Along with that, two of my trucks currently have 'potential' buyers and if that does happen, add more body work/assembly to my plans.

Bentblazer · 11-21-2008, 07:44 AM

My K5 body work is nearly 90% done, looking for some better doors. Detailed most of motor and painted firewall last couple of weeks, plan on finishing body work and spray some paint when it warms up.

Chevyman63 · 11-21-2008, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Great plans, sounds like more old trucks will be hittin' the road come spring.

I've got an entire build in front of me as well.

Along with that, two of my trucks currently have 'potential' buyers and if that does happen, add more body work/assembly to my plans.

Maybe you'll have to have a work/beer party at your place this winter.

Bentblazer · 11-21-2008, 07:58 AM

Some body say beer?

YOLO · 11-21-2008, 08:08 AM

Winter.....whats that? I live in AZ. It's warm and hot here. Those are the only two seasons we have.

vtblazer · 11-21-2008, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by YOLO

Winter.....whats that? I live in AZ. It's warm and hot here. Those are the only two seasons we have.

Your forgetting the monsoon season.

In AZ, when it rains, it POURS!!

scott123 · 11-21-2008, 09:50 AM

got a '69 4WD short bed fleetside...bed is pretty good..cab is shot...just bought a 72 air conditioned truck my dad had years ago...cab is still good from re-metalling years ago. thinking very seriously about changing cabs...making my 69 4WD a 72 AC model....all i need is one bottle of acetylene and a swift kick in the ass...and this project will be off and running...LOL...scott

**Shock_Me** · 11-21-2008, 11:41 AM

Getting ready to start the Jimmy build. Dropped the frame off at the shop yesterday to make sure it's all straight and square. From there it's onto sandblasting and paint, suspension...and you know the rest. Can't wait!

Pete

4bynut · 11-21-2008, 11:51 AM

I have several things to do to get the mudder ready for the track in spring. Races usually start in late april depending on weather. I need to get my motor, trans, and t-case installed. Hookup drive shaft and install headers. I need to remove the top and add to the cage before i put on the bikini top and truck doors. Also have some slight suspension tweaking to do and add my D60 front axle. Also moving the radiator back up front. I started on the front axle the other day but I'm waiting on parts now. Jason

**Yukon Jack** · 11-21-2008, 01:45 PM

No major plans for the K5, set the hard top on it last weekend, still need to bolt it down. Also, I've got a wiring issue I just really need to solve but have had time! Can't drive when need headlights right now so kind of makes it very difficult to drive to work since it is getting dark so early. Grrrr.

Also must find time to get the 69 K20 back together. Sadly I am making very little progress on finishing the transfer case swap. And I really enjoy driving it in the winter, so I must get it done!!!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-21-2008, 05:40 PM

Sitting and Sitting

Jtrux · 11-21-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Sitting and Sitting

At least you still have Merlot to drive, I just have one that's in pieces right now.

haus · 11-21-2008, 09:27 PM

mine is sitting. and i'm saving for all the little parts... i should see my k5 around july to put those goodies on - i hope...

70gmcjimmy · 11-21-2008, 09:43 PM

I've been shimming and have the doors dang close on the Jimmy, then I can install my new carpet. To make a long story short I'm working toward it being drivable next spring.

Later---DAC

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-22-2008, 01:16 PM

Just driveing it.... weekly maintence

11-20-2008, 07:21 PM	#1
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Winter Plans for Your Ride? Whatcha guys have planned for your blazers/jimmys this winter? Roddin', racin' or just fixin'?

11-20-2008, 08:13 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Winter Plans for Your Ride? Just sittin' - no plans. My primary focus is getting new business in this economy. I may put the hard top back on in case it snows. My G35 probably won't be the best snow car. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-20-2008, 08:20 PM	#3
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: Winter Plans for Your Ride? Just normal daily Drivin.... After my 57 trailer gets done being patched and painted..... The Wifes Jeep gets hard topped & re-gasketed..... The Hawg gets new rubber-fluids and a few repairs here and there..... The D-2 CAT gets worked on......... The K-20 gets the back half preserved and a new wood bed........ Then the K-5 gets the top pulled and a new windshield header welded in! Finances flowing ok...about 5 months! __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"

11-20-2008, 09:42 PM	#4
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: Winter Plans for Your Ride? i`m looking to install a new motor, swap to auto, reupholster the factory buckets,and top it off with new carpet...i better get buisy!! __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

11-20-2008, 10:27 PM	#6
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: Winter Plans for Your Ride? My plans for the winter are to get it done to drive by summer, lol... I wanna have a few miles on it before makin' the trip south. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

11-20-2008, 11:03 PM	#7
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Winter Plans for Your Ride? Put the damn thing back together. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

11-20-2008, 11:16 PM	#8
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Winter Plans for Your Ride? What I'd like to do, and what the boss (wife) will let me do are two very different things. With the recent tranny build I'm not allowed to do any big stuff this winter. I'm So....I'll be spending my time doing little stuff...aligning the hood (I haven't quite figured out that geometry yet...but I'm also dealing with aftermarket hood and fenders. Building the cable shifter setup for the 241. Lots of little cleanup bits here and there. Hatching my evil plan for a really long drive in July. And, oh yeah, driving it __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff Last edited by AJs72K5; 11-20-2008 at 11:18 PM.

11-21-2008, 01:04 AM	#9
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Winter Plans for Your Ride? Oh man I have big plans! However, the "Misses" has big plans too....except hers do not involve '67 GMC SWB Trucks. Nonetheless I finally got the garage cleaned enough to get my ride out of the weather. I have the interior gutted so I can paint it. The last 2 weeks in December we have a PM shutdown at work- so I'll have like 16 days off (paid) to do my tranny swap (SM420 to TH400) fix the rust in the cab roof, rockers, and corners. Install the serpentine belt system, blast and line-x the bed floor and finally get the POS on the road! __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

11-21-2008, 02:14 AM	#10
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	Re: Winter Plans for Your Ride? Hoping to get this thing on its own power and on the road or the first time in over 15 yrs(Mine for only a few weeks).I just ordered the harness went with M & H they are minutes from me and have it available with an updated blade style fuses,H.E.I dist setup as well as 1 wire alternator on top of all that it still needs needs exhaust from the headers back, radiator hoses,brakes lines to master cylinder,battery,trans cooler lines and the front clip alingned. ....cant wait hey anyone in Cali bored or want to get away from the in laws over the holidays hit me up...

11-21-2008, 07:29 AM	#11
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Winter Plans for Your Ride? Great plans, sounds like more old trucks will be hittin' the road come spring. I've got an entire build in front of me as well. Along with that, two of my trucks currently have 'potential' buyers and if that does happen, add more body work/assembly to my plans.

11-21-2008, 07:44 AM	#12
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: Winter Plans for Your Ride? My K5 body work is nearly 90% done, looking for some better doors. Detailed most of motor and painted firewall last couple of weeks, plan on finishing body work and spray some paint when it warms up. __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

11-21-2008, 07:58 AM	#14
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: Winter Plans for Your Ride? Some body say beer? __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

11-21-2008, 08:08 AM	#15
YOLO Custom Truck Lover! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 440	Re: Winter Plans for Your Ride? Winter.....whats that? I live in AZ. It's warm and hot here. Those are the only two seasons we have. __________________ Squarebody guy

11-21-2008, 09:50 AM	#17
scott123 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Middleburg, North Carolina Posts: 480	Re: Winter Plans for Your Ride? got a '69 4WD short bed fleetside...bed is pretty good..cab is shot...just bought a 72 air conditioned truck my dad had years ago...cab is still good from re-metalling years ago. thinking very seriously about changing cabs...making my 69 4WD a 72 AC model....all i need is one bottle of acetylene and a swift kick in the ass...and this project will be off and running...LOL...scott

11-21-2008, 11:41 AM	#18
Shock_Me Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 585	Re: Winter Plans for Your Ride? Getting ready to start the Jimmy build. Dropped the frame off at the shop yesterday to make sure it's all straight and square. From there it's onto sandblasting and paint, suspension...and you know the rest. Can't wait! Pete



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11-21-2008, 11:51 AM	#19
4bynut Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Morrison, IL Posts: 793	Re: Winter Plans for Your Ride? I have several things to do to get the mudder ready for the track in spring. Races usually start in late april depending on weather. I need to get my motor, trans, and t-case installed. Hookup drive shaft and install headers. I need to remove the top and add to the cage before i put on the bikini top and truck doors. Also have some slight suspension tweaking to do and add my D60 front axle. Also moving the radiator back up front. I started on the front axle the other day but I'm waiting on parts now. Jason __________________ 2007 Chevy 2500HD crew cab, 4x4, duramax w/Allison trans. 2001 Chevy ZR2 Ext. cab 4x4 (DD) 1967 Chevy SWB 4x4, BBC, Th400, NP205, 6" lift, and 35's (In Process) 1970 Chevy Blazer 4x4, BBC, TH400, NP241, 6" lift, and 38.5 boggers in front, 44 boggers on the rear ( mud racer project)

11-21-2008, 01:45 PM	#20
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Winter Plans for Your Ride? No major plans for the K5, set the hard top on it last weekend, still need to bolt it down. Also, I've got a wiring issue I just really need to solve but have had time! Can't drive when need headlights right now so kind of makes it very difficult to drive to work since it is getting dark so early. Grrrr. Also must find time to get the 69 K20 back together. Sadly I am making very little progress on finishing the transfer case swap. And I really enjoy driving it in the winter, so I must get it done!!!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-21-2008, 05:40 PM	#21
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,472	Re: Winter Plans for Your Ride? Sitting and Sitting __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-21-2008, 09:27 PM	#23
haus MMMM Ramen! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beavercreek, OH Posts: 118	Re: Winter Plans for Your Ride? mine is sitting. and i'm saving for all the little parts... i should see my k5 around july to put those goodies on - i hope... __________________ Tim - 1970 chevy blazer

11-21-2008, 09:43 PM	#24
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: Winter Plans for Your Ride? I've been shimming and have the doors dang close on the Jimmy, then I can install my new carpet. To make a long story short I'm working toward it being drivable next spring. Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

11-22-2008, 01:16 PM	#25
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Winter Plans for Your Ride? Just driveing it.... weekly maintence __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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