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**lks dcvn** · 07-02-2020, 11:20 AM

If somebody is ever considering painting the firewall black on their trucks...don't do it. Spent the past few days lightly wet sanding off the black rubberized paint off the upper firewall of my 71 4x4 Blazer project.

I was able to get back to the original firewall crayon markings for 518 - which is the stock 71 Medium Green paint code - so I thought that was a win for the time invested. It was on both the driver and passenger side of the upper firewall.

A few before, during and after shots...

Ptjsk · 07-04-2020, 11:55 PM

Took it out for it's first long drive. Ran great!

Pat

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-05-2020, 09:53 AM

Congratulations and it looks great

C.I.Blazer · 07-06-2020, 09:24 AM

Pat, what are you running for lift and tire size / type? Your truck has a great stance. Thanks.

Ptjsk · 07-06-2020, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Congratulations and it looks great

Thanks Bud!

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Originally Posted by C.I.Blazer

Pat, what are you running for lift and tire size / type? Your truck has a great stance. Thanks.

I took the original springs in for re-arching and asked for 2-2.5" I think it's a bit more than that though.

Also, I just put 2" blocks in the rear.

The tires are 33"x12.5"x15". They are the new BFG KO3's on 15" x 8" rallys. I picked up a set of 15" x 8" steel wheels and have sandblasted and painted them white. Now, I'm not sure if I want to swap them out or not.

I'm afraid it's going to squat down a bit when I put the top back on.

I think I'll put in a couple of overload air bags so I can bring it up a bit if I have too.

Thanks for the kind comments!

Pat

SeventyOne · 07-06-2020, 08:23 PM

Installed a phenolic spacer under my carb to solve a heat soak hard start issue I ran into. also playing around with the AFR gauge and carb settings to dial it in

C.I.Blazer · 07-07-2020, 07:55 AM

Thanks Pat. Exactly the look I am going for. The truck I bought has 35" Mud Terrains with what I believe to be a 4" lift. Too tall for my taste. Appreciate the info.

simicrintz · 07-13-2020, 11:08 AM

Great pic! On the Jeepster page that I am on they do a calendar and have folks submit pics for it; this would be great in a Blazer calendar!

hemi43 · 07-20-2020, 08:29 AM

Finally got my master cylinder installed. I had used a 2003 unit because it had a 1 1/4" bore, but went to the Wilwood with a 1 1/8" bore for better pedal feel and stopping. I got lucky and was able to get it on without bleeding, but I may do it anyway just to make sure there's no small air bubbles.

mister.freeze · 07-20-2020, 06:11 PM

flushed the radiator, remounted and wired the fans. Last time I did that was 20 years ago, so I figure I'm good for another 20.

**SoCoC10** · 07-25-2020, 06:50 PM

Rust repair started.

**Tmend** · 07-25-2020, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Rust repair started.

i will be following this one Troy. keep up the good work. is going to be blue with black or whir top

caseyfromMO · 07-27-2020, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Rust repair started.

You going to do a build thread with these repairs? I am fixing to do the same and would love more pics!

**Blazer690** · 09-15-2020, 09:05 PM

Spent the weekend with my grandkids at Parker AZ at my buddys place. second pic = Chereaco summit

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-15-2020, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Blazer690

Spent the weekend with my grandkids at Parker AZ at my buddys place. second pic = Chereaco summit

I love Parker. Have you ever visited the desert bar out in the desert? It's a cool place.

**Blazer690** · 09-15-2020, 10:38 PM

Have been going there starting in the 60's with my parents. Have not been to the desert bar because it closes for the summer, to hot.

**DeadheadNM** · 10-24-2020, 08:10 AM

Installed an old school steering wheel cover. It’s tough to find these for a 17” wheel.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-24-2020, 10:21 AM

Looks good though, I never had the patience for the lacing part.

**DeadheadNM** · 10-24-2020, 10:45 AM

Was done before the beer can was dry

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-24-2020, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Was done before the beer can was dry

My beer cans go dry in a couple of minutes.

Skymortar · 10-24-2020, 01:19 PM

Dressed up my t case slightly

bobshotrodblazer · 10-24-2020, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Skymortar

Dressed up my t case slightly

Nice Job!

best view · 10-24-2020, 07:16 PM

Our beer cans are called growlers out here in N.H.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-24-2020, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by best view

Our beer cans are called growlers out here in N.H.

If my beer growls, I'm not drinking it......

**craneboy72** · 10-25-2020, 06:59 AM

Purchased Tom hooks for my 71

07-02-2020, 11:20 AM	#1
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? If somebody is ever considering painting the firewall black on their trucks...don't do it. Spent the past few days lightly wet sanding off the black rubberized paint off the upper firewall of my 71 4x4 Blazer project. I was able to get back to the original firewall crayon markings for 518 - which is the stock 71 Medium Green paint code - so I thought that was a win for the time invested. It was on both the driver and passenger side of the upper firewall. A few before, during and after shots... Attached Images

07-04-2020, 11:55 PM	#2
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Took it out for it's first long drive. Ran great! Pat Attached Images

07-05-2020, 09:53 AM	#3
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,920	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Congratulations and it looks great __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-06-2020, 09:24 AM	#4
C.I.Blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: WA State Posts: 186	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Pat, what are you running for lift and tire size / type? Your truck has a great stance. Thanks.

07-06-2020, 08:23 PM	#6
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,381	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Installed a phenolic spacer under my carb to solve a heat soak hard start issue I ran into. also playing around with the AFR gauge and carb settings to dial it in

07-07-2020, 07:55 AM	#7
C.I.Blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: WA State Posts: 186	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Thanks Pat. Exactly the look I am going for. The truck I bought has 35" Mud Terrains with what I believe to be a 4" lift. Too tall for my taste. Appreciate the info.

07-13-2020, 11:08 AM	#8
simicrintz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Escondido Posts: 305	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Great pic! On the Jeepster page that I am on they do a calendar and have folks submit pics for it; this would be great in a Blazer calendar! __________________ -Bruce 1971 K5 Blazer 4WD

07-20-2020, 08:29 AM	#9
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,502	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Finally got my master cylinder installed. I had used a 2003 unit because it had a 1 1/4" bore, but went to the Wilwood with a 1 1/8" bore for better pedal feel and stopping. I got lucky and was able to get it on without bleeding, but I may do it anyway just to make sure there's no small air bubbles. Attached Images

07-20-2020, 06:11 PM	#10
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 734	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? flushed the radiator, remounted and wired the fans. Last time I did that was 20 years ago, so I figure I'm good for another 20. __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

07-25-2020, 06:50 PM	#11
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,164	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Rust repair started. 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 Last edited by SoCoC10; 07-25-2020 at 07:09 PM.

09-15-2020, 09:05 PM	#14
Blazer690 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Monrovia CA Posts: 452	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Spent the weekend with my grandkids at Parker AZ at my buddys place. second pic = Chereaco summit Attached Images

09-15-2020, 10:38 PM	#16
Blazer690 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Monrovia CA Posts: 452	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Have been going there starting in the 60's with my parents. Have not been to the desert bar because it closes for the summer, to hot.

10-24-2020, 08:10 AM	#17
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Installed an old school steering wheel cover. It’s tough to find these for a 17” wheel. 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

10-24-2020, 10:21 AM	#18
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,920	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Looks good though, I never had the patience for the lacing part. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

10-24-2020, 10:45 AM	#19
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Was done before the beer can was dry __________________ 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



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10-24-2020, 01:19 PM	#21
Skymortar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Stevensville Md. Posts: 116	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Dressed up my t case slightly Attached Images

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