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Old 10-23-2012, 07:54 AM   #176
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Re: I think I've decided on a build "theme"

Normally I like stuff that isn't flashy. I was very close to painting this thing white. What changed my mind is I was sitting in traffic one day looking at other car colors trying to find out what I might like and it seemed like every car on the road these days is a boring color. This thing is going through too much of a transformation for me to paint it a boring color. Plus I have never owned a car that stands out in a crowd. I'm happy with the color.
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Old 10-25-2012, 11:45 AM   #177
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Things are really getting exciting with this build. I have just ordered a ZZ502 and a 4L80E transmission! I'm like a kid at Christmas except, I have to buy my own presents....lol.
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Old 10-25-2012, 12:13 PM   #178
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Holy schnikies! That oughta do it!
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Old 10-25-2012, 12:46 PM   #179
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Holy schnikies! That oughta do it!
That's kind of what I was hoping for.
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Old 10-25-2012, 12:48 PM   #180
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Old 10-25-2012, 03:08 PM   #181
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Very nice. My 70 blazer had a BBC in it when i bought it, and boy was it shoehorned in there, lol.
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Old 11-08-2012, 04:24 PM   #182
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Not a major update but it's something. 2 of the wheels came in today. These are the rears. They are Coys C5 18 x 9.5" I'm really happy with the look and size of these rims and tires. They don't have as much sidewall as the factory 15" rallys but they aren't as low a profile as a sports car.

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Old 11-08-2012, 04:28 PM   #183
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Oh, I also ordered a Dakota Digital instrument cluster. I went with the carbon fiber and the orange backlight.
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Old 11-08-2012, 04:32 PM   #184
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NICE, you will love that dash !
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Old 11-08-2012, 04:42 PM   #185
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Here is an image of what I ordered.
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Old 11-08-2012, 04:55 PM   #186
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man great Blazer you are building love the motor tranny combo !!
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Old 11-08-2012, 04:56 PM   #187
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Daaang! That gauge cluster is sweet!
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Old 11-09-2012, 01:00 PM   #188
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Not a major update but it's something. 2 of the wheels came in today. These are the rears. They are Coys C5 18 x 9.5" I'm really happy with the look and size of these rims and tires. They don't have as much sidewall as the factory 15" rallys but they aren't as low a profile as a sports car.

what size rubber you got on there? thats the size wheel i want to run.
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Old 11-09-2012, 01:24 PM   #189
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The front rims are 18 x 8" and the rear rims are 18 x 9.5".
The front tire size is 265/50ZR18. I am not 100% on this size but I'm pretty sure.
The rear tire size is 295/45ZR18. I am sure of that.
The tire brand is Nitto NT555.
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Old 11-12-2012, 07:16 PM   #190
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awesome build, can't believe i haven't seen your build before either! Man i wish i could be where your at in such a short time. nice.
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Old 11-13-2012, 10:01 AM   #191
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The front rims are 18 x 8" and the rear rims are 18 x 9.5".
The front tire size is 265/50ZR18. I am not 100% on this size but I'm pretty sure.
The rear tire size is 295/45ZR18. I am sure of that.
The tire brand is Nitto NT555.
awsome. thanks man. pretty much what i was thinking of using too. hope i can get working on my build soon.
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Stopping in to see your build, it looks great. Nice work.
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Old 11-14-2012, 10:46 AM   #193
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I've got a buddy who bought a 69 k5 blazer and a previous owner cut out the torque boxes and added extra fuel tanks. I saw that you mentioned that you got new ones and was wondering where you got them.
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Old 11-14-2012, 01:03 PM   #194
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I've got a buddy who bought a 69 k5 blazer and a previous owner cut out the torque boxes and added extra fuel tanks. I saw that you mentioned that you got new ones and was wondering where you got them.
1949gmc had a set that he didn't need and he sold them to me.
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1949gmc had a set that he didn't need and he sold them to me.
And they look bad ass now! Nice work! Kinda cool to think that I had an extremely small part in your ride... They originally came from GMC Pauls, if that helps any.
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Old 11-14-2012, 06:59 PM   #196
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And they look bad ass now! Nice work! Kinda cool to think that I had an extremely small part in your ride... They originally came from GMC Pauls, if that helps any.
Thanks. It's funny how far the Blazer has come since I got the torsion boxes from you.
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Old 11-19-2012, 05:04 PM   #197
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awesome build, can't believe i haven't seen your build before either! Man i wish i could be where your at in such a short time. nice.

Wow, Me either. Love the color. From the pictures it looks like the body shop does excellent work.
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Old 11-19-2012, 05:24 PM   #198
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Wow, Me either. Love the color. From the pictures it looks like the body shop does excellent work.
I feel like they do. I've been in the shop a few times and seen some of their work and it is show quality. They've been doing restorations since 1980.
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A very minor update. They've blocked the doors, hood, fenders, tailgate and interior of the shell. I think it will have paint on it some time next week. Here are 3 pictures. It isn't much but, every little bit means it is that much closer to being finished.





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...I've photoshopped a truck to make it have Hugger Orange paint and it has Coys on it...
Hey, I recognize that Blazer! Miss the ol' girl...

Nice work you're doing here, or having done. Rare to find a shop that does such good custom work and is willing to share photo updates. You're gonna have a nice truck when it's all said and done. Subscribed
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