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**Moreyel** · 08-20-2017, 10:18 PM

Finally started my rust replacement project. Bought a fine 67-8 pickup cab & chassis with good floorboards, etc. After discussion on this forum and seeing the cost of many parts this cab has that are good, I decided to cut the pieces out that'll work on my 72 Blazer.

Mounted a winch in the ceiling beams, pulled it off and am getting ready to start cutting.

I'll report and hope for advice as I go.

Deadhead, I welcome you to come see it anytime. I look forward to your input.

**SoCoC10** · 07-15-2017, 08:25 AM

Helped my metal guy remove the front clip off my 72 Highlander. Getting rust repair to the lower "A" and "B" pillars, new torque boxes and outer rockers.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-15-2017, 10:28 AM

In the first pic above you catch a glimpse of the screw used to affix the fender seal bracket used for CST applications - same as that used for the glove box hinge to the dash w captured washer.

briank · 07-15-2017, 01:13 PM

I disassembled my rear hatch catch mechanisms and actually got my rear hatch to work like it is suppose too. Now waiting for a temp sending unit so I can button up the engine and drive it.

broda1 · 07-15-2017, 09:20 PM

After my last post, I got an urge to upgrade my dash. Completed a Dakota Digital this afternoon with my son after the billet pedals and Holley carb upgrade from a few weeks ago.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-21-2017, 11:36 PM

Spent part of the day dunking replated frame clips for the rear wire harness in Plasti Dip.

1972 Jimmy · 07-22-2017, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Spent part of the day dunking replated frame clips for the rear wire harness in Plasti Dip.

I did the same thing to my wire harness clip. I was really amazed and how much the plastic dip shrunk when it dried. I had to dip them 2 or 3 times to match the OEM thickness.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-22-2017, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972 Jimmy

I did the same thing to my wire harness clip. I was really amazed and how much the plastic dip shrunk when it dried. I had to dip them 2 or 3 times to match the OEM thickness.

These seem to be really close with only one dip - I got lucky with the stuff I found at Home Depot. I looked but couldn't find any similar reproduced clips so back to use for another several decades for these.

bobshotrodblazer · 07-22-2017, 07:14 AM

Finished vintage Ac install

**DeadheadNM** · 07-22-2017, 10:50 PM

Painted the replated frame clips for the gas lines, brake lines, tranny lines, and hose clamps.

**Beau2a** · 07-22-2017, 11:21 PM

drilled holes and installed hood letters

**Tom Vogel** · 07-23-2017, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Beau2a

drilled holes and installed hood letters

I bet you were sweating on that job! 😬

**Beau2a** · 07-23-2017, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

I bet you were sweating on that job! 😬

Big time. I've been dreading this for a year, but I'm happy with how it turned out.

**3757chevy** · 07-30-2017, 01:35 AM

Wasn't today , but I got my Heartthrob Exhaust on last month and I got to enjoy the sound of it again Today. I don't even turn the stereo on anymore

The right side pipe runs higher to the Thrush chambered mufflers because it has to clear the t-case , but the tailpipes still come out even.

bobshotrodblazer · 07-30-2017, 09:01 AM

Made my own spare tire holder

LuckyScott · 08-01-2017, 07:27 PM

Replaced the passenger door window regulator and glass. Had to disassemble just about the whole door to make it all work. Bought a new piece of glass with the metal channel already installed and it works great. All the old stuff was rusty and the regulator would not move at all.
Now it works all nice and the window is not all scratched up.

**Blazer690** · 08-06-2017, 12:49 PM

Bought a NOS tilt column indicator housing from truck stuff for sale. This is what they look like after block sanding and polish. This time i'm going to clear it or they end up looking like primer.

**DeadheadNM** · 08-20-2017, 10:23 PM

Morey I want to see that! Looks great.

psuedopimp · 08-21-2017, 06:11 PM

Got the replacement long bed truck floor cut down and ready to weld up.

Stokester · 08-21-2017, 11:27 PM

Got the finishing touches on my doors and back panels! After much much deliberation I went diamond plate! Brushed it with a wire wheel and then shot a coat of clear. LED's turned out good!!
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Stokester · 08-21-2017, 11:28 PM

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Got the finishing touches on my doors and back panels! After much much deliberation I went diamond plate! Brushed it with a wire wheel and then shot a coat of clear. LED's turned out good!!
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dirish · 08-22-2017, 03:18 AM

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Very nice, look great!

81turbota · 08-22-2017, 09:14 AM

Finished my gauge cluster and LED lights. Still chasing a bad ground somewhere in the headlight harness and an inop fuel gauge.

grillzy · 08-22-2017, 11:43 AM

that looks nice

**Moreyel** · 12-12-2017, 11:09 PM

That really does. I know what I'm gonna be doing soon.

08-20-2017, 10:18 PM	#1
Moreyel Active Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cedar Crest, NM Posts: 197	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Finally started my rust replacement project. Bought a fine 67-8 pickup cab & chassis with good floorboards, etc. After discussion on this forum and seeing the cost of many parts this cab has that are good, I decided to cut the pieces out that'll work on my 72 Blazer. Mounted a winch in the ceiling beams, pulled it off and am getting ready to start cutting. I'll report and hope for advice as I go. Deadhead, I welcome you to come see it anytime. I look forward to your input. Attached Images __________________ 72 Blazer, 70 El Camino SS, Anniversary HD FatBoy, 2012 Ram 3500 4WD Dually, 17 Dodge Challenger, 80 Vette, 65 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4 W/D Pickup and some more. Wife: 06 GMC Duramax 3500 4WD Single Wheel, 2016 BMW X3. Next: Rust removal on my Blazer. Thinking of putting a 50 Chevy cab on a 76 Chev 4 WD pickup. Members Met: Aldtime, DeadheadNM

07-15-2017, 08:25 AM	#2
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,164	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Helped my metal guy remove the front clip off my 72 Highlander. Getting rust repair to the lower "A" and "B" pillars, new torque boxes and outer rockers. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

07-15-2017, 10:28 AM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? In the first pic above you catch a glimpse of the screw used to affix the fender seal bracket used for CST applications - same as that used for the glove box hinge to the dash w captured washer. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

07-15-2017, 01:13 PM	#4
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? I disassembled my rear hatch catch mechanisms and actually got my rear hatch to work like it is suppose too. Now waiting for a temp sending unit so I can button up the engine and drive it.

07-15-2017, 09:20 PM	#5
broda1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Parker, Texas Posts: 22	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? After my last post, I got an urge to upgrade my dash. Completed a Dakota Digital this afternoon with my son after the billet pedals and Holley carb upgrade from a few weeks ago. Attached Images

07-21-2017, 11:36 PM	#6
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Spent part of the day dunking replated frame clips for the rear wire harness in Plasti Dip. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

07-22-2017, 07:14 AM	#9
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Finished vintage Ac install Attached Images __________________ Bob

07-22-2017, 10:50 PM	#10
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Painted the replated frame clips for the gas lines, brake lines, tranny lines, and hose clamps. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland Last edited by DeadheadNM; 07-22-2017 at 10:51 PM. Reason: Added

07-22-2017, 11:21 PM	#11
Beau2a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Enumclaw WA Posts: 267	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? drilled holes and installed hood letters Attached Images

07-30-2017, 01:35 AM	#14
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,900	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Wasn't today , but I got my Heartthrob Exhaust on last month and I got to enjoy the sound of it again Today. I don't even turn the stereo on anymore The right side pipe runs higher to the Thrush chambered mufflers because it has to clear the t-case , but the tailpipes still come out even. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE Last edited by 3757chevy; 07-30-2017 at 02:35 AM.

07-30-2017, 09:01 AM	#15
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Made my own spare tire holder Attached Images __________________ Bob

08-01-2017, 07:27 PM	#16
LuckyScott Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Anaheim, Calif. Posts: 361	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Replaced the passenger door window regulator and glass. Had to disassemble just about the whole door to make it all work. Bought a new piece of glass with the metal channel already installed and it works great. All the old stuff was rusty and the regulator would not move at all. Now it works all nice and the window is not all scratched up.

08-06-2017, 12:49 PM	#17
Blazer690 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Monrovia CA Posts: 452	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Bought a NOS tilt column indicator housing from truck stuff for sale. This is what they look like after block sanding and polish. This time i'm going to clear it or they end up looking like primer. Attached Images

08-20-2017, 10:23 PM	#18
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Morey I want to see that! Looks great. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-21-2017, 06:11 PM	#19
psuedopimp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Cruces New Mexico Posts: 219	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Got the replacement long bed truck floor cut down and ready to weld up. Attached Images



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08-21-2017, 11:27 PM	#20
Stokester Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 69	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Got the finishing touches on my doors and back panels! After much much deliberation I went diamond plate! Brushed it with a wire wheel and then shot a coat of clear. LED's turned out good!! Posted via Mobile Device

08-22-2017, 09:14 AM	#23
81turbota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 44	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Finished my gauge cluster and LED lights. Still chasing a bad ground somewhere in the headlight harness and an inop fuel gauge.

08-22-2017, 11:43 AM	#24
grillzy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: belleville ontario Posts: 354	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? that looks nice

12-12-2017, 11:09 PM	#25
Moreyel Active Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cedar Crest, NM Posts: 197	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? That really does. I know what I'm gonna be doing soon. __________________ 72 Blazer, 70 El Camino SS, Anniversary HD FatBoy, 2012 Ram 3500 4WD Dually, 17 Dodge Challenger, 80 Vette, 65 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4 W/D Pickup and some more. Wife: 06 GMC Duramax 3500 4WD Single Wheel, 2016 BMW X3. Next: Rust removal on my Blazer. Thinking of putting a 50 Chevy cab on a 76 Chev 4 WD pickup. Members Met: Aldtime, DeadheadNM

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