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hgs_notes · 03-03-2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

I'll dive back in come March I'm guessing.

It's March. Quit goofing off.

vtblazer · 03-05-2009, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

It's March. Quit goofing off.

I moved it from being pinned to the far wall over to the 'working' side, does that count?

Finding the time has become a factor too.

Our weather will begin to break soon, that should bring on some motivation but currently we're still in the deep freeze with temps hovering around zero's at night.

Chevyman63 · 03-05-2009, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

I moved it from being pinned to the far wall over to the 'working' side, does that count?

Finding the time has become a factor too.

Our weather will begin to break soon, that should bring on some motivation but currently we're still in the deep freeze with temps hovering around zero's at night.

That counts in my book. Progress is progress.

70rs/ss · 03-05-2009, 03:37 PM

Man, it has been in the 60's-70's here all the snow is gone, but I am still waiting, we usually get 1-2 snows as late as May, so untill then it is Spring ISH here, hope it warms up back there enough for ya to get motivated?!

vtblazer · 03-07-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

That counts in my book. Progress is progress.

True but if I keep moving it around, I'll get nowhere.

Think I'm going to ditch the white bench up front and put the roll away there, it's already proven to be nothing but a catch-all.

I like the blazer where it is now (in the pix) but it takes up ALL the garage being there.
It does allow for great access/working space though.

Might put the other dollies under the rear tires and just move it as needed.

Gotta decide on the next step too...
It's either clean up the tub interior & spray it with sound deaden-er, clean up the firewall & get it painted or start plumbing the brakes and gas lines.
Leaning towards getting the tub interior done right now.

AJs72K5 · 03-07-2009, 11:31 AM

Talk about parallel parking.

I say do it in the order you listed them.

hgs_notes · 03-07-2009, 04:40 PM

Do what ever it is in your head your motivated to do. You can always switch gears later on.

vtblazer · 03-12-2009, 07:03 PM

Finally got something to post.

Jumped on welding up the holes in the tub that needed to go away, the lower moulding holes & the drivers side quarter that once upon a time held a CB radio antenna.

Also fixed the drivers side 'a' pillar where the hinges are, the top was pulled out & the lower was pushed in & cracked.

vtblazer · 03-12-2009, 07:04 PM

Drivers quarter repair.

70 Suburban · 03-12-2009, 07:48 PM

lol i have ths same holes in mine... damn cb's

AJs72K5 · 03-12-2009, 10:06 PM

Damn. That's some nice body work Kurt. That kinda stuff is beyond me for now...

vtblazer · 03-13-2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

lol i have ths same holes in mine... damn cb's

Yeah, seems like everybody did em, still need to fill the 'big' hole inside.

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

Damn. That's some nice body work Kurt. That kinda stuff is beyond me for now...

Thanks for sayin' but you have the transmission info I still need, so we're even.

Lower moulding holes filled & passengers floor with some strange holes.

vtblazer · 03-13-2009, 10:38 AM

Those days of water in the air lines are over.

Nice color eh?

Chevyman63 · 03-13-2009, 06:15 PM

Way to go Kurt, now Jim isn't the only one getting something done.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-13-2009, 06:43 PM

Looking good, is that a roll up man door in the back of pictures?

vtblazer · 03-14-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

is that a roll up man door in the back of pictures?

Sure is, leads to a nice private area under the deck...

Saturdays progress:

vtblazer · 03-14-2009, 03:27 PM

Saturday:

jaros44sr · 03-15-2009, 08:16 AM

Nice work as usual...does the filter/regulator have a paper element in it or is it just a collector with a petcock. Either way, I'm sure you'll have dry air, nice addition to your compresser.

What's next on the todo list?

vtblazer · 03-15-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice work as usual...does the filter/regulator have a paper element in it or is it just a collector with a petcock. Either way, I'm sure you'll have dry air, nice addition to your compresser.

What's next on the to do list?

Yes, it's got a changeable/replaceable filter, it's a dual purpose unit,
cleans both water & dirt from the air lines.

Still not done with the body, have a couple good 'crinkles' to pull out along with more holes to fill.

The rocker still isn't totally finished either, got tired of welding upside down...man that really sucks.

Need to pick up some more flapper discs today too.

...but then it's pull out everything from under the dash, clean & prep the firewall & spray.

glimmertwin01 · 03-15-2009, 10:02 AM

Kurt
nice job....as always... I hear ya about laying on my back to weld...PITA! I got the Blazer here from Mike Friday.... my undertaking is not as involved as yours... but your posts keep me motivated...
Cant wait to drive the Blazer topless...
perhaps i might be up your way this summer. My cousins have invited me up to Northern VT for a visit.

vtblazer · 03-15-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by glimmertwin01

I got the Blazer here from Mike Friday.... my undertaking is not as involved as yours... but your posts keep me motivated...
Cant wait to drive the Blazer topless...
perhaps i might be up your way this summer. My cousins have invited me up to Northern VT for a visit.

Saw that you finally got it, that's great!

If you come up, I'm right off of I-89, feel free to drop by.

jaros44sr · 03-15-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Yes, it's got a changeable/replaceable filter, it's a dual purpose unit,
cleans both water & dirt from the air lines.

Did ya get an extra element, so one can be drying out as you put the good one in there. I store mine on top of the oilburner till it dries out

vtblazer · 03-15-2009, 03:54 PM

What a PITA dent I just spent the entire day on...

Critter · 03-15-2009, 11:00 PM

They really need an "envy" smiley for me to post with. Looks great as usual

Tynee · 03-16-2009, 08:17 AM

Subsribing

03-05-2009, 03:37 PM	#529
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Man, it has been in the 60's-70's here all the snow is gone, but I am still waiting, we usually get 1-2 snows as late as May, so untill then it is Spring ISH here, hope it warms up back there enough for ya to get motivated?!

03-07-2009, 11:31 AM	#531
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Talk about parallel parking. I say do it in the order you listed them. __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

03-07-2009, 04:40 PM	#532
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,120	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Do what ever it is in your head your motivated to do. You can always switch gears later on. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

03-12-2009, 07:03 PM	#533
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Finally got something to post. Jumped on welding up the holes in the tub that needed to go away, the lower moulding holes & the drivers side quarter that once upon a time held a CB radio antenna. Also fixed the drivers side 'a' pillar where the hinges are, the top was pulled out & the lower was pushed in & cracked. Attached Images

03-12-2009, 07:04 PM	#534
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Drivers quarter repair. Attached Images

03-12-2009, 07:48 PM	#535
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way lol i have ths same holes in mine... damn cb's

03-12-2009, 10:06 PM	#536
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Damn. That's some nice body work Kurt. That kinda stuff is beyond me for now... __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

03-13-2009, 10:38 AM	#538
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Those days of water in the air lines are over. Nice color eh? Attached Images

03-13-2009, 06:15 PM	#539
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Way to go Kurt, now Jim isn't the only one getting something done. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

03-13-2009, 06:43 PM	#540
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,474	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Looking good, is that a roll up man door in the back of pictures? __________________ 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

03-14-2009, 03:27 PM	#542
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Saturday: Attached Images

03-15-2009, 08:16 AM	#543
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,441	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Nice work as usual...does the filter/regulator have a paper element in it or is it just a collector with a petcock. Either way, I'm sure you'll have dry air, nice addition to your compresser. What's next on the todo list? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

03-15-2009, 10:02 AM	#545
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Kurt nice job....as always... I hear ya about laying on my back to weld...PITA! I got the Blazer here from Mike Friday.... my undertaking is not as involved as yours... but your posts keep me motivated... Cant wait to drive the Blazer topless... perhaps i might be up your way this summer. My cousins have invited me up to Northern VT for a visit. __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

03-15-2009, 03:54 PM	#548
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way What a PITA dent I just spent the entire day on... Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 03-15-2009 at 04:06 PM.

03-15-2009, 11:00 PM	#549
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