1972 Blazer CST Frame off Project in NC - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lyrikz · 09-12-2016, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by UGAK5

More pics - - look at this one horrible weld! It looks like they tried to fill in a dent with a weld?!?!?

SOme guys see this and think of how nice yours is. There are a LOT worse out there.

As for the ORD custom leafs. I just ordered a set. I will post pics when i do the install.
Also, as for your front crossmember, i used the 73-74 crossmember from ORD and just made some adjustments. Nice little piece.

How much did the sand blasting cost you?

UGAK5 · 09-13-2016, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

How much did the sand blasting cost you?

Thanks for the encouragement!

Sandblasting was $800 for the tub, tailgate and hood. I was originally expecting $600, but there were PILES of bondo on the rear quarters and the hood was media blasted to prevent heat warping, so that added time which added cost.

The same blaster has done my wheels and frame, and will do my axles next week - and the prices have gotten better as I do more.

UGAK5 · 09-13-2016, 05:48 AM

So, here's an update post:

I found a classic truck parts supply business 40 miles from my house - a curse and a blessing! Great guy, good parts - just too easy to go there and buy stuff.

My last trip there was a new bedfloor, both rear quarters, wheel wells and a fuel tank. Yes, that's right, I am trashing the entire rear section of the blazer and starting over. After blasting, it was obvious that the rear quarters were shot, and the bedfloor was like swiss cheese - so even though the bedfloor is a pricey part, it will be cheaper than the labor I was going to have to put into it.

Pics below, and a pic of the freshly blasted frame as we were prepping it for paint. I opted for paint over powdercoat as I know I will scratch and ding it here and there and wanted the ability to repair it as I did.

Also, in the last pic is the crossmember that separates the cab floorpan from the rear bedfloor. Its teh piece that comes up 90 degrees from the floor and forms the 'riser' that the bedfloor folds over and welds to. Does anyone know the name of that part or better, have any leads on a replacement? I am screwed without it!

jaros44sr · 09-13-2016, 08:43 AM

I think I saw the bed to cab support from wes at ?, cant remember his company name. Some one on here will know it...classic?

UGAK5 · 09-13-2016, 09:17 AM

So thats the name? Bed to Cab support?

Thanks!

UGAK5 · 09-13-2016, 09:26 AM

Also, here are a few more progress pics!

ORD came through with the leaf springs.

I also tackled the Transfer Case......I got it apart, now we will see if I can get it back together.

Also have the axles stripped down and getting them ready to prime, paint and rebuild. Same plan with the tranny.....I found a guy who has been in business 43 years and knows a TH350 inside and out - - used to build tractor pull trucks.

1972CST · 09-13-2016, 09:47 AM

Great progress! Which local classic parts suppliers are you using?

Those springs look like they will be far superior than factory (many thin leaves rather than few thick leaves). Would you mind sharing the specs? price?

lyrikz · 09-15-2016, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by UGAK5

Also, here are a few more progress pics!

ORD came through with the leaf springs.

I also tackled the Transfer Case......I got it apart, now we will see if I can get it back together.

Also have the axles stripped down and getting them ready to prime, paint and rebuild. Same plan with the tranny.....I found a guy who has been in business 43 years and knows a TH350 inside and out - - used to build tractor pull trucks.

Woohoo. My springs are sitting here waiting for my frame to come back.

Lieferson · 09-13-2016, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I think I saw the bed to cab support from wes at ?, cant remember his company name. Some one on here will know it...classic?

Wes at Classic Heartbeat in Olympia WA

UGAK5 · 09-13-2016, 09:59 PM

You guys are awesome! Thanks

jaros44sr · 09-14-2016, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Lieferson

Wes at Classic Heartbeat in Olympia WA

thanks, I've got CRAFT

UGAK5 · 09-14-2016, 04:48 PM

Lol. Can you use that CRAFT to get that part off national back order? Supplier says 30 to 60 days........ You need patience to restore a rare classic. I'm dead in the water until it shows up.

09-13-2016, 05:48 AM	#3
UGAK5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cornelius, NC Posts: 167	Re: 1972 Blazer CST Frame off Project in NC So, here's an update post: I found a classic truck parts supply business 40 miles from my house - a curse and a blessing! Great guy, good parts - just too easy to go there and buy stuff. My last trip there was a new bedfloor, both rear quarters, wheel wells and a fuel tank. Yes, that's right, I am trashing the entire rear section of the blazer and starting over. After blasting, it was obvious that the rear quarters were shot, and the bedfloor was like swiss cheese - so even though the bedfloor is a pricey part, it will be cheaper than the labor I was going to have to put into it. Pics below, and a pic of the freshly blasted frame as we were prepping it for paint. I opted for paint over powdercoat as I know I will scratch and ding it here and there and wanted the ability to repair it as I did. Also, in the last pic is the crossmember that separates the cab floorpan from the rear bedfloor. Its teh piece that comes up 90 degrees from the floor and forms the 'riser' that the bedfloor folds over and welds to. Does anyone know the name of that part or better, have any leads on a replacement? I am screwed without it! Attached Images

09-13-2016, 08:43 AM	#4
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,428	Re: 1972 Blazer CST Frame off Project in NC I think I saw the bed to cab support from wes at ?, cant remember his company name. Some one on here will know it...classic? __________________ 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

09-13-2016, 09:17 AM	#5
UGAK5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cornelius, NC Posts: 167	Re: 1972 Blazer CST Frame off Project in NC So thats the name? Bed to Cab support? Thanks!

09-13-2016, 09:26 AM	#6
UGAK5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cornelius, NC Posts: 167	Re: 1972 Blazer CST Frame off Project in NC Also, here are a few more progress pics! ORD came through with the leaf springs. I also tackled the Transfer Case......I got it apart, now we will see if I can get it back together. Also have the axles stripped down and getting them ready to prime, paint and rebuild. Same plan with the tranny.....I found a guy who has been in business 43 years and knows a TH350 inside and out - - used to build tractor pull trucks. Attached Images

09-13-2016, 09:47 AM	#7
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: 1972 Blazer CST Frame off Project in NC Great progress! Which local classic parts suppliers are you using? Those springs look like they will be far superior than factory (many thin leaves rather than few thick leaves). Would you mind sharing the specs? price?

09-13-2016, 09:59 PM	#10
UGAK5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cornelius, NC Posts: 167	Re: 1972 Blazer CST Frame off Project in NC You guys are awesome! Thanks

09-14-2016, 04:48 PM	#12
UGAK5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cornelius, NC Posts: 167	Re: 1972 Blazer CST Frame off Project in NC Lol. Can you use that CRAFT to get that part off national back order? Supplier says 30 to 60 days........ You need patience to restore a rare classic. I'm dead in the water until it shows up.



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