Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way

[Chevyman63]

Progress is progress!

[low'n slow]

Progress, how ever slow is still progress. Looks good, both the garage and the Blazer.

Did you put heat in the garage?

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by low'n slow

Progress, how ever slow is still progress. Looks good, both the garage and the Blazer.

Did you put heat in the garage?

True, it's all good stuff.

This years heat source will just be a little 30K propane heater w/fan I already have, it's small but does a decent job of throwing heat out and with the insulation done (someday) it'll be fine for this year.

Worked on the kitchen for 12hrs yesterday.
All insulated and rocked so the family is warm, now I can move onto the garage without catching h*ll for it...

Hoping to finish up the plow bucket we're currently working on which means more plasma and welding, maybe more insulating there too.
14 degrees here this morning.

[Chevyman63]

I feel your pain...yesterday it didn't get above the freezing point here.

[vtblazer]

Had some left over 2x6's from the garage build, had an old 1.5" thick 4'x6' laminated desk top taking up space, had a sheet of 3/16th iron...hmmm.

Turned em into a nice little compact shop bench, it's only 2'x4' but that's what I wanted and had room for.

Used the 'cut to size' desk top as a template for the plasma cutter, worked slick.

Got the kitchen sheet rock completed over the weekend, hope to prime and hang cabinets Monday.
The little woman's been really decent about the garage build but I'm thinking that having the kitchen up and running for turkey day might be a good idea.

[Chevyman63]

Cool...one of the all important accessories.

[low'n slow]

How are going to finish off the beam in the kitchen? We lived in an old house in Texas that we remodeled over a 3 year span. Momma really likes it when the kitchen gets done.

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by low'n slow

How are going to finish off the beam in the kitchen?

Leaving it 'natural' as in pretty much the way it sits.

Should be quite the conversation piece, ya think?

[Big J]

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Leaving it 'natural' as in pretty much the way it sits.

Should be quite the conversation piece, ya think?

Conversation piece... I'd toss a trolley and chain hoist on it. Tell people ya use it to drop small blocks in the dishwasher for degreasin'.

[Chevyman63]

Originally Posted by Big J

Conversation piece... I'd toss a trolley and chain hoist on it. Tell people ya use it to drop small blocks in the dishwasher for degreasin'.

Now that's a good idea!!

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by Big J

Conversation piece... I'd toss a trolley and chain hoist on it. Tell people ya use it to drop small blocks in the dishwasher for degreasin'.

...wonder if she'd let me.

[Big J]

Originally Posted by vtblazer

...wonder if she'd let me.

I doubt it but she probably would like it if you welded up some kind of cool pot & utensil rack to mount to it. Maybe in the shape of a bowtie

[glimmertwin01]

nice job.. props on both projects We will have to call you Tim the tool man taylor... grunt grunt...
Ive used POR for yrs good schtuff! just make sure to wear tyvek coveralls and good latex gloves wommen dont like men with dirty paws.... I wish my frame was that clean but then the 50 mils of grease on the bottom of the truck/ frame is probably why it is still solid...
I was blessed with an insulated well lit man cave when i bought this place.. (one of the main selling ponts) i fire up the 100,000 BTU salamander for 15 min and its toasty for hours

NICE now if i could only get ALL of my neighbors to appreciate old chevy IRON!

[msgross]

I like shiny... although it show dirt to easily

that's looking good...

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Make sure you guys top coat the por because it does not like uv light and turns a milky grey color.. Ask me how I know..

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Make sure you guys top coat the por because it does not like uv light and turns a milky grey color.. Ask me how I know..

Yeah, I've heard that but will it turn if it doesn't get direct sunlight?
Is the UV enough to mess it up even under the body?

[Big J]

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Yeah, I've heard that but will it turn if it doesn't get direct sunlight?
Is the UV enough to mess it up even under the body?

Whatever area that will see sunlight will eventually deteriorate and flake off. Nasty stuff after all that cost and work. When I por15ed my frame I painted over the por with rustoleum gloss black, while the por was still wet/tacky. Just as solid and no worries about it going to crap. Still looks as good as the day I did it, well almost, gotta wash it You can check out some pics in the first couple pages of my thread and skip to the last few to see its current condition.

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Yeah, I've heard that but will it turn if it doesn't get direct sunlight?
Is the UV enough to mess it up even under the body?

Well, that's good news, now you can topcoat it in a satin finish like ya wanted...signed Pinky

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Well, that's good news, now you can topcoat it in a satin finish like ya wanted...signed Pinky

What's one more step at this point, right?

It does give me an idea however...

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by vtblazer

What's one more step at this point, right?

It does give me an idea however...

Well, ya wanted grey and ya wanted satin, now ya can have both. Your a lucky man! Gee, I wonder how many more steps ya have

I am so envious of you four, mine is just plane ol' brushed on undercoat...someday, maybe...naah

[glimmertwin01]

ya stained your NEW floor!!!

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by glimmertwin01

ya stained your NEW floor!!!

Not so worried about it, it'll wear off.

[Chevyman63]

You really like that silver color, don't ya?

I kinda liked it to but not enough to leave it that way. I ordered another quart of black top coat because I ran out.

[glimmertwin01]

never topcoated a frame and it doesnt flake off.... I doesnt see direct sun unless i was to roll it...and if that happened the thing would be junk anyhow..

I prefer the flatish surface anyhow.. the last one i did I shot the whole sucker with Cosmoline... its just like factory fresh with that nice sticky gooey film

[msgross]

I did silver too...what a coincidence