What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today?

[1rippen6]

Originally Posted by PDXk5

I decided to tackle refurbishing a spare hatch I have. I separated the two sides and am starting to remove hardware that refused to come off. (One of the latches had the welded nuts break from the spot welds and I couldn’t get it off until the hatch interior was exposed.)

I can’t get the struts to come loose. Been spraying it with PB Blaster. Started drilling out one sides screws (those things are tough! Still haven’t made it through them yet).

Sorta following this thread but with more miss steps...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=403730

Anyone know what these are? They were only on one side and I haven’t seen them on other hatches with the latches removed.

Originally Posted by Jeff1971

The circle is around what looks like an anti rattle bumper. Mine had foam blocks stuffed inside the lower area where the latch rods are. That looks like it could be a stock piece.

Yes, I have a few rods with the same boot on them. I wouldn't drill the strut bolts out if you have access to a welder. Weld a nut to the head and then try to turn it out. The corner window seal bolts are the same, I have more if you need them. How or what did you use to split the hatch in half.

[PDXk5]

Originally Posted by 1rippen6

Yes, I have a few rods with the same boot on them. I wouldn't drill the strut bolts out if you have access to a welder. Weld a nut to the head and then try to turn it out. The corner window seal bolts are the same, I have more if you need them. How or what did you use to split the hatch in half.

I used a thin putty knife and hammer to tap the putty knife into the seam between the two halves. I went slow and it worked pretty well.

That’s a great idea for the strut bolts. I don’t have access to a welder but maybe I can have a local guy that does welding do it for me. I’ll make some calls.

[litebulblsc]

Second day of stay home order, I got my new cluster wired up and installed. Still have to install the huge oil pressure sensor, which I am not looking forward to. But other then that, everything is hooked up.

[CamTra]

Had the wife and daughter sew up a makeshift seat cover so we can ride and enjoy as I wait for my ordered seat cover to come and finish getting restored.

[72 Jimmy Power]

Hi, Changing rear end fluid Today. Then this weekend going to start undercoating the entire frame. Probably going to take awhile.

[SoCoC10]

Cleaning and painting/dyeing the Ochre K5s Parchment interior pieces.

[SoCoC10]

Trim clean polish and paint.

[DeadheadNM]

Installed shoulder belt buckle retainers on the console.

[SoCoC10]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Installed shoulder belt buckle retainers on the console.

Nice work Pete!

[DeadheadNM]

Thanks! Needed shoulder belts for a booster seat for my copilot

[Ptjsk]

I completed my interior a few days ago. Turned out pretty good!

Next comes new weather-stripping and complete the paint in spring/summer.

Pat

[SoCoC10]

Originally Posted by Ptjsk

I completed my interior a few days ago. Turned out pretty good!

Next comes new weather-stripping and complete the paint in spring/summer.

Pat

Nice work! I have a white on blue C10 that we are making a Cheyenne Super tribute out of. I like a different color with blue interior. Blue on blue is too much in my opinion.

[Ptjsk]

Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Nice work! I have a white on blue C10 that we are making a Cheyenne Super tribute out of. I like a different color with blue interior. Blue on blue is too much in my opinion.

Sounds like you're on the right track with the C10! Post some pics!

Pat

[Harold Holbrook]

What color ? what brand is the paint on the console?

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by Harold Holbrook

What color ? what brand is the paint on the console?

SEM Super White. If I were to redo it I’d have a can of GM 521 white made and go with that.

[Harold Holbrook]

Thanks for the heads up, I was looking for a off white (Parchment) Their are so many different Parchments.

[DeadheadNM]

You bet. The consoles and seat backs were all black plastic then painted at the factory. SEM super white is a decent match imo for parchment panels and seats but less so for the GM 521 white that was originally present.

[Harold Holbrook]

Thanks, Great Info

[SoCoC10]

Rust repair, paint and body work done. Door and fender gaps adjusted. 3M adhesive tape added to trim and reinstalled. Windshield installed. Interior is next.

[mcmlxix]

Mocking up an electric fan shroud from cardboard for the two speed Jeep Grand Cherokee fan...

[best view]

When do u guys go to sleep it’s 3 in the morning your time

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

Mocking up an electric fan shroud from cardboard for the two speed Jeep Grand Cherokee fan...

That electric fan fits inside the OEM fan shroud exactly, just screw it in place, done

[mcmlxix]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

That electric fan fits inside the OEM fan shroud exactly, just screw it in place, done

That was the original plan but the Griffin LS swap radiator doesn't exactly drop into place... the upper mounts don't work so I decided to go custom...

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

That was the original plan but the Griffin LS swap radiator doesn't exactly drop into place... the upper mounts don't work so I decided to go custom...

OK, now I understand my aluminum rad. was a tight fit, but it was only a 2core, so I could work with it

[wesmigletz]

I had some paint left over after shooting the gas tank for my son's Ninja, so I sprayed the 1970's High Hump.