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Ronnie Mehling · 12-17-2010, 09:52 PM

I have had my blazer since about 1995 it was my grandpas when he passed my grandma gave it to me. It was from idaho when my grandpa purchased it.about 10 years went by before i started noticing cancer spots in the floorboards so about 2 and a half years ago i started the frame off resto im new to the site the and the project is all most complete but i will share the pictures i have

Ronnie Mehling · 12-17-2010, 09:54 PM

Here are esome pictures of before i started

Ronnie Mehling · 12-17-2010, 09:59 PM

Here it is after the floors where fixed and some other sheet metal

jaros44sr · 12-17-2010, 11:15 PM

nicely done, and welcome to the boards! Where did you find those floorboards??

Ronnie Mehling · 12-17-2010, 11:22 PM

Here are some more

Ronnie Mehling · 12-17-2010, 11:20 PM

They are for a pick up i could not find new ones for a blazer I GOT THEM FROM LMC

dujobu · 02-24-2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ronnie Mehling

They are for a pick up i could not find new ones for a blazer I GOT THEM FROM LMC

Is this the floor pan you bought?…
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=25

Did you have to make any modifications? I have a '71 4x4 K5 that needs a new floor. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Burt4x4 · 02-24-2011, 11:18 AM

I think you need to follow me up the hill so we can get that thing all dirty and break it in fer ya!

Nice K5! Bring it too BlazerFest in July

thor · 02-24-2011, 04:02 PM

This rig is awesome! Nice build!

Ronnie Mehling · 02-24-2011, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dujobu

Is this the floor pan you bought?…
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=25

Did you have to make any modifications? I have a '71 4x4 K5 that needs a new floor. Any advice would be much appreciated.

thats the one that i used. i had fab unlimited do it for me. but they seemed to fit pretty well.

HI OFCR · 12-18-2010, 12:37 AM

Nice looking build! Gotta love a LS motor as well. I have future plans of doing that to mine.

CORSAIR · 12-18-2010, 01:05 AM

"there is nothing a man with some metal and a Mig can"t fix" Nice job. I have a 72 and going the old school Horse power way with a 402 (freebie) but if I was doing it from scratchIi would go with the LS. Keep us updated with pictures. Quick question is that a sand car in the back ground??

Ronnie Mehling · 12-18-2010, 02:03 AM

yes there is a sand car in the background the guys that are doing the work ( fabrication Unlimited) build and fix off road race trucks and sand cars

Ronnie Mehling · 12-18-2010, 02:09 AM

the first time the body has been off the frame since 72 the freshened up np205 the culhane built 4l80 and my new ss fuel tank

Ronnie Mehling · 12-18-2010, 02:23 AM

Some of the parts that i have been stock piling away

Ronnie Mehling · 12-18-2010, 02:27 AM

Ron davis radiator the frame and core support back from powder coat

VA72C10 · 12-18-2010, 05:24 PM

Fantastic project with some really nice parts!!!

CORSAIR · 12-18-2010, 11:39 PM

Awesome build, Looking at mine right now and I feel like that war movie title
"A Bridge To far" But I will get it done

SONOSADSACK · 12-19-2010, 07:04 AM

Holy inspiration Batman, you are building my Blazer!!!

Questions – Did Fabrication Unlimited build the motor mounts/cross member? Are those off the shelf headers? Deaver springs? What inch lift are they? How long are the shocks? Do you have any pictures of the suspension finished with shocks installed?

Thanks in advance for any info you can provide and for the much needed motivation. Can’t wait to see more!

mcmlxix · 12-19-2010, 10:57 PM

everything looks great!

coggonobrien · 12-20-2010, 03:08 AM

what are the wheels?

Ronnie Mehling · 12-20-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by coggonobrien

what are the wheels?

they are kmc enduros

mcmlxix · 12-20-2010, 06:21 PM

What are you doing for front shock mounts? Factory or something else?

Ronnie Mehling · 12-21-2010, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mcmlxix

What are you doing for front shock mounts? Factory or something else?

using the stock mounts on the axle and building some for the top i will post some pictures when they get done

Ronnie Mehling · 12-23-2010, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mcmlxix

What are you doing for front shock mounts? Factory or something else?

at the time we stripped the frame for powder coat
the shocks were not in stock we had to wait for them so dave and rick made the decision to build them and make them bolt on to the frame and use the stock ones on the axles that way we could keep the build going and im happy they did that i think the shocks were on back order for a month here are some pictures of them

12-17-2010, 09:52 PM	#1
Ronnie Mehling Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fresno california Posts: 60	MY Blazer build I have had my blazer since about 1995 it was my grandpas when he passed my grandma gave it to me. It was from idaho when my grandpa purchased it.about 10 years went by before i started noticing cancer spots in the floorboards so about 2 and a half years ago i started the frame off resto im new to the site the and the project is all most complete but i will share the pictures i have Attached Images

12-17-2010, 09:54 PM	#2
Ronnie Mehling Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fresno california Posts: 60	Re: MY Blazer build Here are esome pictures of before i started Attached Images

12-17-2010, 09:59 PM	#3
Ronnie Mehling Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fresno california Posts: 60	Re: MY Blazer build Here it is after the floors where fixed and some other sheet metal Attached Images

12-17-2010, 11:15 PM	#4
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,425	Re: MY Blazer build nicely done, and welcome to the boards! Where did you find those floorboards?? __________________ 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

12-17-2010, 11:22 PM	#5
Ronnie Mehling Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fresno california Posts: 60	Re: MY Blazer build Here are some more Attached Images

12-17-2010, 11:20 PM	#6
Ronnie Mehling Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fresno california Posts: 60	Re: MY Blazer build They are for a pick up i could not find new ones for a blazer I GOT THEM FROM LMC Last edited by Ronnie Mehling; 12-17-2010 at 11:24 PM.

02-24-2011, 11:18 AM	#8
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: MY Blazer build I think you need to follow me up the hill so we can get that thing all dirty and break it in fer ya! Nice K5! Bring it too BlazerFest in July __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

02-24-2011, 04:02 PM	#9
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: MY Blazer build This rig is awesome! Nice build! __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

12-18-2010, 12:37 AM	#11
HI OFCR Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Des Moines IA Posts: 63	Re: MY Blazer build Nice looking build! Gotta love a LS motor as well. I have future plans of doing that to mine.

12-18-2010, 01:05 AM	#12
CORSAIR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pahrump, Nevada Posts: 451	Re: MY Blazer build "there is nothing a man with some metal and a Mig can"t fix" Nice job. I have a 72 and going the old school Horse power way with a 402 (freebie) but if I was doing it from scratchIi would go with the LS. Keep us updated with pictures. Quick question is that a sand car in the back ground?? __________________ "The Can't Family Lives Across The Street"

12-18-2010, 02:03 AM	#13
Ronnie Mehling Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fresno california Posts: 60	Re: MY Blazer build yes there is a sand car in the background the guys that are doing the work ( fabrication Unlimited) build and fix off road race trucks and sand cars

12-18-2010, 02:09 AM	#14
Ronnie Mehling Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fresno california Posts: 60	Re: MY Blazer build the first time the body has been off the frame since 72 the freshened up np205 the culhane built 4l80 and my new ss fuel tank Attached Images

12-18-2010, 02:23 AM	#15
Ronnie Mehling Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fresno california Posts: 60	Re: MY Blazer build Some of the parts that i have been stock piling away Attached Images

12-18-2010, 02:27 AM	#16
Ronnie Mehling Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fresno california Posts: 60	Re: MY Blazer build Ron davis radiator the frame and core support back from powder coat Attached Images

12-18-2010, 05:24 PM	#17
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: MY Blazer build Fantastic project with some really nice parts!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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12-18-2010, 11:39 PM	#18
CORSAIR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pahrump, Nevada Posts: 451	Re: MY Blazer build Awesome build, Looking at mine right now and I feel like that war movie title "A Bridge To far" But I will get it done __________________ "The Can't Family Lives Across The Street"

12-19-2010, 07:04 AM	#19
SONOSADSACK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 301	Re: MY Blazer build Holy inspiration Batman, you are building my Blazer!!! Questions – Did Fabrication Unlimited build the motor mounts/cross member? Are those off the shelf headers? Deaver springs? What inch lift are they? How long are the shocks? Do you have any pictures of the suspension finished with shocks installed? Thanks in advance for any info you can provide and for the much needed motivation. Can’t wait to see more!

12-19-2010, 10:57 PM	#20
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: MY Blazer build everything looks great! __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

12-20-2010, 03:08 AM	#21
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: MY Blazer build what are the wheels?

12-20-2010, 06:21 PM	#23
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: MY Blazer build What are you doing for front shock mounts? Factory or something else? __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

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