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**72ironmike** · 01-10-2021, 09:22 AM

Alienated !

DemkoG · 01-12-2021, 04:12 PM

Just money

**DeadheadNM** · 01-12-2021, 05:26 PM

How about the "I wish I'd kept my ochre Jimmy" build?

Thealien · 01-12-2021, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

How about the "I wish I'd kept my ochre Jimmy" build?

I've said that a few times over the years. I always wanted a 2 wheel drive Blazer. I now have a 2 wheel drive Blazer. It will be exactly like I want it (for the most part). I can't take it with me?

notsolo · 01-19-2021, 01:00 PM

Build name is Embossed on your Headers!...

Thealien · 01-25-2021, 06:37 PM

No big progress news. He had to finish up a couple of smaller projects and I do not have a problem with that. Body and paint guy won't be ready for 3 months or so.

The underneath of the tub is getting coated. Its not really an undercoating but will look better than the old oily undercoating is there.

Then finish the brakes and install the tires and wheels. It "should be a roller with the body mounted back to the frame permanently by the end of the week? Hydroboost should be in on Wednesday.

After this week it will be wiring, driveshaft, gauges?

Kind of looks good in there?

Thealien · 01-25-2021, 06:40 PM

Radiator clearance

**DeadheadNM** · 01-25-2021, 09:02 PM

Too tight. Better put the 350 back in there

Thealien · 01-26-2021, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Too tight. Better put the 350 back in there

I sold it so I don't think I can do that.I guess I'll have to make it work.

Thealien · 01-27-2021, 07:34 PM

Tires are mounted. I wanted to see how they would look.

SCOTI · 02-01-2021, 03:56 PM

For the name.... 'Rusty' would work for me & be a good segue into the origins of the name.

Nice stuff for the chassis. I see you went w/the QA1 front arms/suspension & rear set-up. RedHead steering box. The TinWorks LS swap items & x-members. Holley Mid-Mount accessory set-up.

Not quite a year later & very nice foundation.

Thealien · 02-01-2021, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

For the name.... 'Rusty' would work for me & be a good segue into the origins of the name.

Nice stuff for the chassis. I see you went w/the QA1 front arms/suspension & rear set-up. RedHead steering box. The TinWorks LS swap items & x-members. Holley Mid-Mount accessory set-up.

Not quite a year later & very nice foundation.

Thanks, the decision making process has been interesting to say the least. I did originally want to go with just springs, shocks and a mild lowering job. But I did want to go with decent brakes. Since I’m paying for labor I couldn’t see paying money to clean up old parts and doing some of the work twice so I ended up just going for broke. I am happy with the way the parts are fitting and things are coming together. We’ve only run into a couple of small issues and we are working them out now. Hoping to hear it run sometime this month. It should be able to move and stop under its own power at that time?

SCOTI · 02-01-2021, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thealien

Thanks, the decision making process has been interesting to say the least. I did originally want to go with just springs, shocks and a mild lowering job. But I did want to go with decent brakes. Since I’m paying for labor I couldn’t see paying money to clean up old parts and doing some of the work twice so I ended up just going for broke. I am happy with the way the parts are fitting and things are coming together. We’ve only run into a couple of small issues and we are working them out now. Hoping to hear it run sometime this month. It should be able to move and stop under its own power at that time?

Many people don't understand this. Paying a labor rate for the actual time it takes to clean old/existing parts & then rebuild can cost you almost as much as simply purchasing new upgraded/updated items.

For your situation, that was a WISE choice.

Thealien · 02-01-2021, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

For the name.... 'Rusty' would work for me & be a good segue into the origins of the name.

Nice stuff for the chassis. I see you went w/the QA1 front arms/suspension & rear set-up. RedHead steering box. The TinWorks LS swap items & x-members. Holley Mid-Mount accessory set-up.

Not quite a year later & very nice foundation.

Thanks, the decision making process has been interesting to say the least. I did originally want to go with just springs, shocks and a mild lowering job. But I did want to go with decent brakes. Since I’m paying for labor I couldn’t see paying money to clean up old parts and doing some of the work twice so I ended up just going for broke. I am happy with the way the parts are fitting and things are coming together. We’ve only run into a couple of small issues and we are working them out now. Hoping to hear it run sometime this month. It should be able to move and stop under its own power at that time?

Thealien · 02-03-2021, 03:59 PM

Progress

Thealien · 02-05-2021, 03:10 PM

more...

Waiting on axles

Front brakes and spindle.

transmission lines

SCOTI · 02-05-2021, 03:26 PM

What width on the wheels?

Thealien · 02-05-2021, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

What width on the wheels?

10" rear running a 275 40 20 and 8.5" front running 255 45 20

SCOTI · 02-05-2021, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thealien

10" rear running a 275 40 20 and 8.5" front running 255 45 20

Or maybe a 245/45-20 up front?

Thealien · 02-05-2021, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Or maybe a 245/45-20 up front?

Yes sir, just checked the invoice. I was looking for 255 but I guess they weren't available in the cheap tires I bought.

Thealien · 05-03-2021, 07:35 PM

Some latest pictures

Not me driving but this is my rough ride height!

From the rear. I have an NOS tailgate to replace the louvered one. Unless I can remove the skin they welded on?

Looks nice on the bottom?

Not 100% happy with the exhaust! With the QA1 panhard bars the drivers side has to go lower than I wanted? For now I just want to get it into body work prison in a couple of weeks for about a year!

I am happy with the ride height. I hope I'll be happy with the ride quality!

Thealien · 05-03-2021, 08:11 PM

Short video of the Blazer running and moving!

https://youtu.be/KjVDIhur6DA

**YellowK5** · 08-12-2021, 07:47 PM

Goin Broke.....You said it first

Thealien · 01-15-2023, 01:47 PM

There has been progress but not quite as fast as I wanted. I have been trying to get a garage built for over a year and didn't want to have this finished with no indoor storage. I may change plans and am leaving to look at property in TN near some friends.

Here are the inner bedsides with the small arch reworked for more tire clearance. The wheel tubs were also widened 1.5" to accommodate wider tires at a later date, once I have melted these!

Thealien · 01-15-2023, 01:53 PM

The floor which will be covered with sound deadener and carpet.

Firewall, notice anything?

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01-10-2021, 09:22 AM	#1
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,056	Re: Looking for build name? Alienated !

01-12-2021, 04:12 PM	#2
DemkoG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Suffield CT Posts: 55	Re: Looking for build name? Just money

01-12-2021, 05:26 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,302	Re: Looking for build name? How about the "I wish I'd kept my ochre Jimmy" build? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-19-2021, 01:00 PM	#5
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,452	Re: Looking for build name? Build name is Embossed on your Headers!... Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

01-25-2021, 06:37 PM	#6
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,120	Re: Looking for build name? No big progress news. He had to finish up a couple of smaller projects and I do not have a problem with that. Body and paint guy won't be ready for 3 months or so. The underneath of the tub is getting coated. Its not really an undercoating but will look better than the old oily undercoating is there. Then finish the brakes and install the tires and wheels. It "should be a roller with the body mounted back to the frame permanently by the end of the week? Hydroboost should be in on Wednesday. After this week it will be wiring, driveshaft, gauges? Kind of looks good in there? __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

01-25-2021, 06:40 PM	#7
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,120	Re: Looking for build name? Radiator clearance __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

01-25-2021, 09:02 PM	#8
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,302	Re: Looking for build name? Too tight. Better put the 350 back in there __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-27-2021, 07:34 PM	#10
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,120	Re: Looking for build name? Tires are mounted. I wanted to see how they would look. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

02-01-2021, 03:56 PM	#11
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,917	Re: Looking for build name? For the name.... 'Rusty' would work for me & be a good segue into the origins of the name. Nice stuff for the chassis. I see you went w/the QA1 front arms/suspension & rear set-up. RedHead steering box. The TinWorks LS swap items & x-members. Holley Mid-Mount accessory set-up. Not quite a year later & very nice foundation. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

02-03-2021, 03:59 PM	#15
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,120	Re: Looking for build name? Progress __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

02-05-2021, 03:10 PM	#16
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,120	Re: Looking for build name? more... Waiting on axles Front brakes and spindle. transmission lines __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

02-05-2021, 03:26 PM	#17
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,917	Re: Looking for build name? What width on the wheels? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-03-2021, 07:35 PM	#21
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,120	Re: Looking for build name? Some latest pictures Not me driving but this is my rough ride height! From the rear. I have an NOS tailgate to replace the louvered one. Unless I can remove the skin they welded on? Looks nice on the bottom? Not 100% happy with the exhaust! With the QA1 panhard bars the drivers side has to go lower than I wanted? For now I just want to get it into body work prison in a couple of weeks for about a year! I am happy with the ride height. I hope I'll be happy with the ride quality! __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

05-03-2021, 08:11 PM	#22
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,120	Re: Looking for build name? Short video of the Blazer running and moving! https://youtu.be/KjVDIhur6DA __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

08-12-2021, 07:47 PM	#23
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01-15-2023, 01:47 PM	#24
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,120	Re: Looking for build name? There has been progress but not quite as fast as I wanted. I have been trying to get a garage built for over a year and didn't want to have this finished with no indoor storage. I may change plans and am leaving to look at property in TN near some friends. Here are the inner bedsides with the small arch reworked for more tire clearance. The wheel tubs were also widened 1.5" to accommodate wider tires at a later date, once I have melted these! __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

01-15-2023, 01:53 PM	#25
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,120	Re: Looking for build name? The floor which will be covered with sound deadener and carpet. Firewall, notice anything? [img] __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

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