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rsavage · 01-15-2012, 04:08 PM

Just a couple of photos of the Blazer as I put it back together after its return from paint (finally able to work on it).

This is what the engine compartment looked like when I bought it:

This is how it looks so far:

Another:

rsavage · 01-15-2012, 04:11 PM

Not sure what "puuting" means except that I ought to proofread to see what my fingers are doing. Sorry - can't fix the title.

jaros44sr · 01-15-2012, 06:16 PM

Exceptionally well done, looks showroom. I guess you have all the models covered. How long have you been restoring trucks....got snow?

Did you buy that speaker bracket?

Could we get more pics.......

rsavage · 01-15-2012, 09:57 PM

Thanks much. I still need a Longhorn (had one I wish I had never sold years ago) but my wife would kill me. I have always had a toy car but got back into trucks about about 10 years ago. Did a 66 C10, then the 70 SWB 4X4, then bought the Burb (I've only done drive line and interior work on that, and now the Blazer. We (the wife and I) used to do a lot of motorcycle riding on the weekends so the trucks didn't get exercised too much. She has MS and can still get up on the back of the Electraglide, but once we get some place, can only walk a short distance with her cane. Last summer, I took the short bed to a few shows and cruises as I could put her electric scooter in the back which made her mobile. So, I'll probably continue to do that a little more. If I go, I want her to go too.
I'll post some additional photos. I have an album on photobucket - search 53chriscraft and you should find my profile and albums. Yes, I did buy the speaker/bracket. When I posted the WTB, I never expected to get a response. When you visit your son, we'll have to meet. Rick

Ridnhi · 01-15-2012, 10:07 PM

More pics! More pics! Looks great!
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jaros44sr · 01-16-2012, 12:57 PM

Seems like both of us has diabled wives....

Good buy on that speaker, glad he posted pics, didnt know that the harness was soldered in like that

Ill give you a shout next time im up that way, need any parts....

YBNORML · 01-16-2012, 10:04 PM

Looks great!! Nice attention to detail. I love a super clean engine bay. It's unfortunate you didn't decide to keep the redneck open air cleaner though

Got any more pics?

rsavage · 01-16-2012, 10:36 PM

YBNORML - I was told that the open air cleaner was part of the special corvette option available on only a select few Blazers :0

YBNORML · 01-16-2012, 10:45 PM

Ahhh, that explains why mine didn't have one. It's a low option truck

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teeitup · 01-16-2012, 10:57 PM

Looking good Rick, nice job!!!!!!!!!

rsavage · 01-16-2012, 11:06 PM

Thanks Randy. Little by little.

71RestoRod · 01-17-2012, 11:59 AM

Nice job. I love a factory original or factory stock restoration and yours looks great! You'll never be sorry for the effort and it will hold it's value far better. A lot of folks don't realize how much more difficult it is to go that route too.... Well done!

tubbedII · 01-17-2012, 11:59 AM

Looks awesome! Is the upper radiator hose (metal part) stock?

rsavage · 01-17-2012, 08:15 PM

Thanks 71RestoRod, I appreciate it.
tubbedII - Thanks - yes the upper radiator hose on a 4X4 utilized that metal pipe. That and just about everything else that was supposed to be under the hood was missing. Thanks to this board and many vendors I have been able to find most everything.

OC 72 · 01-17-2012, 08:24 PM

Nice Job !

LakeAnna · 01-17-2012, 08:40 PM

Wow! everything looks good! Is that a new booster/master set you have there? I know some can clean up pretty good but man that looks new.

rsavage · 01-17-2012, 08:49 PM

Thanks OC 72 and LakeAnna
No not new. They are what were in the 1st picture. Just disassembled and painted. The sticker on the top of the driver's side inner fender is the original sticker. It cleaned up well and is very legible. Masked it off so when it was sent out and painted I didn't lose it. Did the same thing with the SPID.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-23-2012, 11:20 PM

Looks good, don't forget to run that bracket that holds on the vacuum pod on the side of the a/c housing. It is 4x4 specific if you are going stock which it appears to be. Trevor

rsavage · 01-24-2012, 12:15 AM

71Blksuper4X4-
Are you referring to this one?

rsavage · 01-24-2012, 12:20 AM

A couple more photos - Dash completed, windshield back in, etc.

VA72C10 · 01-24-2012, 12:25 AM

Nice work!!!

Title edited

rsavage · 01-24-2012, 09:14 PM

Thanks Jonathan and thanks for fixing the thread title - it was driving me crazy.

rsavage · 01-24-2012, 09:45 PM

Front carpet installed today.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-25-2012, 07:24 PM

That was the one I was talking about. Keep it up! Trevor

rsavage · 01-25-2012, 11:33 PM

Started installing rear carpet - rear carpet strip and tail gate seals today:

01-15-2012, 04:08 PM	#1
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Some progress putting it back together Just a couple of photos of the Blazer as I put it back together after its return from paint (finally able to work on it). This is what the engine compartment looked like when I bought it: This is how it looks so far: Another: __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7 Last edited by VA72C10; 01-24-2012 at 12:27 AM.

01-15-2012, 04:11 PM	#2
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress puuting it back together Not sure what "puuting" means except that I ought to proofread to see what my fingers are doing. Sorry - can't fix the title. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-15-2012, 06:16 PM	#3
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,423	Re: Some progress puuting it back together Exceptionally well done, looks showroom. I guess you have all the models covered. How long have you been restoring trucks....got snow? Did you buy that speaker bracket? Could we get more pics....... __________________ 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

01-15-2012, 09:57 PM	#4
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress puuting it back together Thanks much. I still need a Longhorn (had one I wish I had never sold years ago) but my wife would kill me. I have always had a toy car but got back into trucks about about 10 years ago. Did a 66 C10, then the 70 SWB 4X4, then bought the Burb (I've only done drive line and interior work on that, and now the Blazer. We (the wife and I) used to do a lot of motorcycle riding on the weekends so the trucks didn't get exercised too much. She has MS and can still get up on the back of the Electraglide, but once we get some place, can only walk a short distance with her cane. Last summer, I took the short bed to a few shows and cruises as I could put her electric scooter in the back which made her mobile. So, I'll probably continue to do that a little more. If I go, I want her to go too. I'll post some additional photos. I have an album on photobucket - search 53chriscraft and you should find my profile and albums. Yes, I did buy the speaker/bracket. When I posted the WTB, I never expected to get a response. When you visit your son, we'll have to meet. Rick __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-15-2012, 10:07 PM	#5
Ridnhi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Marion, IL Posts: 719	Re: Some progress puuting it back together More pics! More pics! Looks great! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 K5 Auto 4x4 factory air 2007 Silverado extended cab Z71

01-16-2012, 12:57 PM	#6
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,423	Re: Some progress puuting it back together Seems like both of us has diabled wives.... Good buy on that speaker, glad he posted pics, didnt know that the harness was soldered in like that Ill give you a shout next time im up that way, need any parts.... __________________ 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

01-16-2012, 10:04 PM	#7
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: Some progress puuting it back together Looks great!! Nice attention to detail. I love a super clean engine bay. It's unfortunate you didn't decide to keep the redneck open air cleaner though Got any more pics? __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67 Last edited by YBNORML; 01-16-2012 at 10:46 PM. Reason: Terrible spelling

01-16-2012, 10:36 PM	#8
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress puuting it back together YBNORML - I was told that the open air cleaner was part of the special corvette option available on only a select few Blazers :0 __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-16-2012, 10:45 PM	#9
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: Some progress puuting it back together Ahhh, that explains why mine didn't have one. It's a low option truck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

01-16-2012, 10:57 PM	#10
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: Some progress puuting it back together Looking good Rick, nice job!!!!!!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-16-2012, 11:06 PM	#11
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress puuting it back together Thanks Randy. Little by little. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-17-2012, 11:59 AM	#12
71RestoRod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 494	Re: Some progress puuting it back together Nice job. I love a factory original or factory stock restoration and yours looks great! You'll never be sorry for the effort and it will hold it's value far better. A lot of folks don't realize how much more difficult it is to go that route too.... Well done! __________________ 71 Blazer / GMPP ZZ383 / MPFI / 700R4 / 4-Wheel Disk / Ground-up frame off almost completed resto-mod

01-17-2012, 11:59 AM	#13
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Some progress puuting it back together Looks awesome! Is the upper radiator hose (metal part) stock? __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

01-17-2012, 08:15 PM	#14
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress puuting it back together Thanks 71RestoRod, I appreciate it. tubbedII - Thanks - yes the upper radiator hose on a 4X4 utilized that metal pipe. That and just about everything else that was supposed to be under the hood was missing. Thanks to this board and many vendors I have been able to find most everything. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-17-2012, 08:24 PM	#15
OC 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA Posts: 361	Re: Some progress puuting it back together Nice Job !



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01-17-2012, 08:40 PM	#16
LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: Some progress puuting it back together Wow! everything looks good! Is that a new booster/master set you have there? I know some can clean up pretty good but man that looks new. __________________ Chris *72 RESTO* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501870

01-17-2012, 08:49 PM	#17
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress puuting it back together Thanks OC 72 and LakeAnna No not new. They are what were in the 1st picture. Just disassembled and painted. The sticker on the top of the driver's side inner fender is the original sticker. It cleaned up well and is very legible. Masked it off so when it was sent out and painted I didn't lose it. Did the same thing with the SPID. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-23-2012, 11:20 PM	#18
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,149	Re: Some progress puuting it back together Looks good, don't forget to run that bracket that holds on the vacuum pod on the side of the a/c housing. It is 4x4 specific if you are going stock which it appears to be. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-24-2012, 12:15 AM	#19
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress puuting it back together 71Blksuper4X4- Are you referring to this one? __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-24-2012, 12:20 AM	#20
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress puuting it back together A couple more photos - Dash completed, windshield back in, etc. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-24-2012, 12:25 AM	#21
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Some progress puuting it back together Nice work!!! Title edited __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-24-2012, 09:14 PM	#22
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress putting it back together Thanks Jonathan and thanks for fixing the thread title - it was driving me crazy. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-24-2012, 09:45 PM	#23
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress putting it back together Front carpet installed today. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-25-2012, 07:24 PM	#24
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,149	Re: Some progress putting it back together That was the one I was talking about. Keep it up! Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-25-2012, 11:33 PM	#25
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress putting it back together Started installing rear carpet - rear carpet strip and tail gate seals today: __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

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