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Rochlow · 02-11-2011, 04:17 PM

Sold them awhile back..

Rochlow · 02-28-2011, 09:16 AM

After a year and half, I finally got to hear it run last night.. Sounds badass with open headers too!!

I will try to post pictures as all the sheetmetal, but the hood is on. Wired the entire truck except the air valves. All the lights are in. Should be too much longer..

bobshotrodblazer · 02-28-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochlow

After a year and half, I finally got to hear it run last night.. Sounds badass with open headers too!!

I will try to post pictures as all the sheetmetal, but the hood is on. Wired the entire truck except the air valves. All the lights are in. Should be too much longer..

More pics please

VA72C10 · 02-28-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochlow

After a year and half, I finally got to hear it run last night.. Sounds badass with open headers too!!

I will try to post pictures as all the sheetmetal, but the hood is on. Wired the entire truck except the air valves. All the lights are in. Should be too much longer..

Congrats! I'm sure you are excited!!!

Looking forward to the pics!

Rochlow · 03-01-2011, 01:32 PM

Pic of progress..

VA72C10 · 03-01-2011, 01:37 PM

Nice! Looking great!!!!

PHAT TONY · 03-01-2011, 08:53 PM

It's gonna look good with the green stripes; nice contrast(lol).

Rochlow · 03-01-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

It's gonna look good with the green stripes; nice contrast(lol).

It's custom...

butternut1972 · 03-02-2011, 12:17 AM

Looks good. I don't remember if I asked you before, is that the original grille? if not where did you buy it? It looks really good and I am trying to decide which way to go. Thanks.

Rochlow · 03-02-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

Looks good. I don't remember if I asked you before, is that the original grille? if not where did you buy it? It looks really good and I am trying to decide which way to go. Thanks.

The grill, upper bar, and eyebrows all came from GMCPauls. It was a chunk of change, but in the end I thought it was worth it.

butternut1972 · 03-02-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochlow

The grill, upper bar, and eyebrows all came from GMCPauls. It was a chunk of change, but in the end I thought it was worth it.

Thanks. I have been afraid to order one becuase of the fitment stories I hear. Yours looks like it fits really good.

Rochlow · 03-02-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

Thanks. I have been afraid to order one becuase of the fitment stories I hear. Yours looks like it fits really good.

I had some issues with the right side eyebrow and had to trim a few of the tabs that hold the headlight buckets in, but other than that it fit pretty well..

Awhole lot better than the f'd up aftermarket doors did! I'm still struggling with them.. If I would have known how bad those fit I would have bought some oem truck doors and trimmed them.

**k5blazin** · 03-02-2011, 08:59 PM

Looks great!! Nice work
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hotrodhomi · 03-17-2011, 06:33 PM

I can't wait to see this thing on the ground.

Rochlow · 03-17-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

I can't wait to see this thing on the ground.

Me too!! Wiring the valves and gauges this weekend then that's were it's going..

vtblazer · 03-31-2011, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochlow

Me too!! Wiring the valves and gauges this weekend then that's were it's going..

Hope you ready for the latest weather comin' in...

How'd it go, did you get it finished up last weekend?

Still hope to make a trip up there soon.

Rochlow · 03-31-2011, 10:00 AM

Didn't get it on the ground.. Waiting for some air fittings and have to button up a few things.

My wife was giving me crap about it taking 2hrs to drill a 3/4" hole. Couldn't find the adapter for my hole saw. So after looking for 45 mins for it I took a 1/2" drill and then a file on my die grinder and filed in to 3/4. Then put the grommet on and ran wires and air lines..

I will try to wire the valves and whatnot tonight.. Should be on the ground this weekend, but not completely driveable..

Come on up any time..

vtblazer · 03-31-2011, 12:21 PM

This weekend could work, when will you be in the shop?
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Rochlow · 03-31-2011, 12:38 PM

I might be heading to Waterbury on Saturday for lunch. But I'm pretty sure that I will at home/shop for the rest of the weekend.

Let me know if you have my number. If not I can Pm it to you.

vtblazer · 03-31-2011, 01:50 PM

I can do Sat, let me know
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vtblazer · 03-31-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rochlow

Let me know if you have my number. If not I can Pm it to you.

That would be good, pm your number & street addy please.
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vtblazer · 04-04-2011, 06:18 AM

Looks like another old truck is about to hit the VT pavement soon!!

Took a ride north yesterday to check out what Rochlow has been building for almost two years now and as per usual with these old trucks ended up shooting the **** for several hours and consolidating a friendship.

Jeff is in the final stages of building a family memory, he's built a driver the he & his family will have an absolute blast in for years to come!

Good to see ya again Jeff, sweet blazer ...even for a 2wd.

Rochlow · 04-04-2011, 08:12 AM

Whew.. I thought you were going to post the picture of the hole I cut in the floor of a rust free tub..

I actually got the air suspension working last night and got it on the ground. I will post some pictures of that tonight..

Nice talking with you Kurt..

Rochlow · 04-06-2011, 09:43 PM

Well, got it on the ground

I noticed that one of the plugs was arcing on the heading. So I changed it out. Started it then the motor fell on it face. after it stalled gas was still pouring in the carb, So I think I have some dirt or something in it..

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-06-2011, 09:44 PM

Very nice...

02-11-2011, 04:17 PM	#76
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? Sold them awhile back..

02-28-2011, 09:16 AM	#77
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? After a year and half, I finally got to hear it run last night.. Sounds badass with open headers too!! I will try to post pictures as all the sheetmetal, but the hood is on. Wired the entire truck except the air valves. All the lights are in. Should be too much longer..

03-01-2011, 01:32 PM	#80
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? Pic of progress..

03-01-2011, 01:37 PM	#81
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? Nice! Looking great!!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-01-2011, 08:53 PM	#82
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03-02-2011, 12:17 AM	#84
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? Looks good. I don't remember if I asked you before, is that the original grille? if not where did you buy it? It looks really good and I am trying to decide which way to go. Thanks. __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

03-02-2011, 08:59 PM	#88
k5blazin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: potsdam ny Posts: 402	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? Looks great!! Nice work Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

03-17-2011, 06:33 PM	#89
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? I can't wait to see this thing on the ground. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

03-31-2011, 10:00 AM	#92
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? Didn't get it on the ground.. Waiting for some air fittings and have to button up a few things. My wife was giving me crap about it taking 2hrs to drill a 3/4" hole. Couldn't find the adapter for my hole saw. So after looking for 45 mins for it I took a 1/2" drill and then a file on my die grinder and filed in to 3/4. Then put the grommet on and ran wires and air lines.. I will try to wire the valves and whatnot tonight.. Should be on the ground this weekend, but not completely driveable.. Come on up any time..

03-31-2011, 12:21 PM	#93
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? This weekend could work, when will you be in the shop? Posted via Mobile Device

03-31-2011, 12:38 PM	#94
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? I might be heading to Waterbury on Saturday for lunch. But I'm pretty sure that I will at home/shop for the rest of the weekend. Let me know if you have my number. If not I can Pm it to you.

03-31-2011, 01:50 PM	#95
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? I can do Sat, let me know Posted via Mobile Device

04-04-2011, 06:18 AM	#97
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? Looks like another old truck is about to hit the VT pavement soon!! Took a ride north yesterday to check out what Rochlow has been building for almost two years now and as per usual with these old trucks ended up shooting the **** for several hours and consolidating a friendship. Jeff is in the final stages of building a family memory, he's built a driver the he & his family will have an absolute blast in for years to come! Good to see ya again Jeff, sweet blazer ...even for a 2wd. Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 04-04-2011 at 06:19 AM.

04-04-2011, 08:12 AM	#98
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? Whew.. I thought you were going to post the picture of the hole I cut in the floor of a rust free tub.. I actually got the air suspension working last night and got it on the ground. I will post some pictures of that tonight.. Nice talking with you Kurt.. Last edited by Rochlow; 04-04-2011 at 03:12 PM.

04-06-2011, 09:43 PM	#99
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? Well, got it on the ground I noticed that one of the plugs was arcing on the heading. So I changed it out. Started it then the motor fell on it face. after it stalled gas was still pouring in the carb, So I think I have some dirt or something in it..



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