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vtblazer · 03-16-2009, 10:54 AM

Don't look to close, I'm having welder problems.
Most likely the panel is rusty on the back side causing all the pitting.

...but here's a couple pics showing the dents before I started, as mentioned above, don't bust on my arse about the last two, it's not finished.

BuckLucky · 03-16-2009, 01:08 PM

Nice Build!!

jaros44sr · 03-16-2009, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Don't look to close, I'm having welder problems.
Most likely the panel is rusty on the back side causing all the pitting.

...but here's a couple pics showing the dents before I started, as mentioned above, don't bust on my arse about the last two, it's not finished.

Way to go, Kurt! No more dent, good job on saving a lower quarter...

msgross · 03-16-2009, 06:10 PM

better work than I can do...

how do you like the stud welder?

**Ron 586** · 03-17-2009, 02:02 AM

That looks damn good to me. Wish I could still make things happen instead of hiring it done.

vtblazer · 03-17-2009, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

how do you like the stud welder?

It's not a "do everything" kind of tool but definitely worth it's weight in gold when you need it.

Went out and got the spare tank for the welder filled yesterday...

vtblazer · 03-18-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

how do you like the stud welder?

Here's a better response w/pics to your question Mike.

The pass. rocker had a decent dent in it, about the same size as when you cup your hand.

The repair took less than 10 minutes using the stud welder & slide hammer, seriously.

Burt4x4 · 03-18-2009, 09:47 AM

Ok you got me? WTF?
I would assume thoes 'rods' welded to your sheetmetal are there to pull out the dent? How is that done?
Never ever saw that beeeeefer

never ever worked on sheetmetal eather

*FormerMember* · 03-18-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Burt4x4

Ok you got me? WTF?
I would assume thoes 'rods' welded to your sheetmetal are there to pull out the dent? How is that done?
Never ever saw that beeeeefer

never ever worked on sheetmetal eather

Burt, it's a stud puller... spot welder welds those on then use a slide hammer to pull it, while the metal's still warm.

Burt4x4 · 03-18-2009, 10:18 AM

AHHH Eye See

Cool!

Tynee · 03-18-2009, 12:00 PM

Don't forget to fill that gaping hole in the front of the rocker box with Great Stuff. I hear that really keeps them from rusting!!!!!!!

Big J · 03-21-2009, 08:44 AM

Great lookin' progress.

vtblazer · 03-22-2009, 01:23 PM

Didn't care for the number of 'little' rust holes I found on the drivers rocker...so out it came.

Turned out to be the right decision.

glimmertwin01 · 03-22-2009, 01:30 PM

Kurt looking good man
you inspire me

Mike stud welders are definately nice..i used it often Look at my truck cab. roof.... LOL
probably should take the inner roof out but thats MORE work

Chevyman63 · 03-22-2009, 07:53 PM

Way to go Kurt...nice progress.

I guess I need to get rolling on mine.

BTW, I see the Kohler box...are we doing a little plumbing work on the side?

msgross · 03-22-2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

BTW, I see the Kohler box...are we doing a little plumbing work on the side?

Kurt, are you putting a toilet in the new blazer??? sweet!

Chevyman63 · 03-22-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

Kurt, are you putting a toilet in the new blazer??? sweet!

Now that's a great idea!

vtblazer · 03-23-2009, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyman63

BTW, I see the Kohler box...are we doing a little plumbing work on the side?

Nope, done with that awhile ago...the box is heading for recycling.

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

Kurt, are you putting a toilet in the new blazer??? sweet!

Naw...have enough to work out without having to figure out how to carry water too.

RED69K5 · 03-23-2009, 12:19 PM

Great build thread. Do you have anymore pics of the inflatable wheels you put under the body of the Blazer to move it around? I need to make something like that so I can roll my tub on and off a trailer and around the garage.

vtblazer · 03-23-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RED69K5

Do you have anymore pics of the inflatable wheels you put under the body of the Blazer to move it around?

My apologies but I'm not understanding the question about inflatable wheels...??

Both times I changed over the tub, all I did was lift it straight up and let it back down.

RED69K5 · 03-23-2009, 07:09 PM

On page one of this thread there is a picture of the tub in a garage sitting on a flatbed trailer. It looks like some pieces of angle iron were bolted into the door hinge holes. At the bottom of the angle iron it looks like there are small wheels attached with flat tires (possibly used to roll it up the trailer?) That's what it looks like, anyway.

vtblazer · 03-23-2009, 07:27 PM

Okay, this pic, no wonder I was in the dark about what you were asking...those are pics from the previous owner.

I'll ask him for ya though and find out what he did and how he did it.

vtblazer · 04-10-2009, 06:49 AM

...uhmm, could be a hiccup in the blazer build, definitely cut into the budget.

-Greg72 · 04-10-2009, 07:08 AM

The color is nice.....Hugger Orange!

vtblazer · 04-10-2009, 07:28 AM

I posted a file photo, picking it up tonight.

The oldest kid already has hers, still looking for one to get the boy.

03-16-2009, 10:54 AM	#551
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Don't look to close, I'm having welder problems. Most likely the panel is rusty on the back side causing all the pitting. ...but here's a couple pics showing the dents before I started, as mentioned above, don't bust on my arse about the last two, it's not finished. Attached Images

03-16-2009, 01:08 PM	#552
BuckLucky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 51	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Nice Build!!

03-16-2009, 06:10 PM	#554
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way better work than I can do... how do you like the stud welder? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-17-2009, 02:02 AM	#555
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way That looks damn good to me. Wish I could still make things happen instead of hiring it done. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

03-18-2009, 09:47 AM	#558
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Ok you got me? WTF? I would assume thoes 'rods' welded to your sheetmetal are there to pull out the dent? How is that done? Never ever saw that beeeeefer never ever worked on sheetmetal eather __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

03-18-2009, 10:18 AM	#560
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way AHHH Eye See Cool! __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

03-18-2009, 12:00 PM	#561
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Don't forget to fill that gaping hole in the front of the rocker box with Great Stuff. I hear that really keeps them from rusting!!!!!!! __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

03-21-2009, 08:44 AM	#562
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Great lookin' progress. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

03-22-2009, 01:23 PM	#563
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Didn't care for the number of 'little' rust holes I found on the drivers rocker...so out it came. Turned out to be the right decision. Attached Images

03-22-2009, 01:30 PM	#564
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Kurt looking good man you inspire me Mike stud welders are definately nice..i used it often Look at my truck cab. roof.... LOL probably should take the inner roof out but thats MORE work Attached Images __________________ 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

03-22-2009, 07:53 PM	#565
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...nice progress. I guess I need to get rolling on mine. BTW, I see the Kohler box...are we doing a little plumbing work on the side? __________________ 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

03-23-2009, 12:19 PM	#569
RED69K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 40	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Great build thread. Do you have anymore pics of the inflatable wheels you put under the body of the Blazer to move it around? I need to make something like that so I can roll my tub on and off a trailer and around the garage.

03-23-2009, 07:09 PM	#571
RED69K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 40	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way On page one of this thread there is a picture of the tub in a garage sitting on a flatbed trailer. It looks like some pieces of angle iron were bolted into the door hinge holes. At the bottom of the angle iron it looks like there are small wheels attached with flat tires (possibly used to roll it up the trailer?) That's what it looks like, anyway.

03-23-2009, 07:27 PM	#572
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Okay, this pic, no wonder I was in the dark about what you were asking...those are pics from the previous owner. I'll ask him for ya though and find out what he did and how he did it.

04-10-2009, 06:49 AM	#573
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way ...uhmm, could be a hiccup in the blazer build, definitely cut into the budget. Attached Images



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04-10-2009, 07:08 AM	#574
-Greg72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 308	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way The color is nice.....Hugger Orange! __________________ 1972 K5 - 502BBC/4L80E/Magnum205/Mog-9s/5.26s/38" BFG KM2s Find me on INSTAGRAM @MIGHTASWELLK5 '72 K5 - Greg's "Might As Well™" Build

04-10-2009, 07:28 AM	#575
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way I posted a file photo, picking it up tonight. The oldest kid already has hers, still looking for one to get the boy. Attached Images

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