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russgt · 09-20-2009, 10:00 PM

Hi, this is my 76 blazer project that I bought for $400 bucks. A few pictures have already been floating around here from previous questions that I have had in the past but, I figure its time for a build thread.
Stats: 350, factory 4 speed, trailering Special, Glenwood green with green interior, 85,000 miles, I purchased from the original owner who special ordered it. It is also rough and had not been registered since 85. It also sports a heavy duty suspension, factory locker, factory tach and gauges.

russgt · 09-20-2009, 10:03 PM

now the good

russgt · 09-20-2009, 10:05 PM

more

russgt · 09-21-2009, 06:48 PM

And now the drivers side

russgt · 09-21-2009, 06:51 PM

More of the drivers side. Also my 68 step that has been waiting for me

russgt · 09-21-2009, 06:53 PM

This is where we are currently as of 9-25-09

USSkoval · 09-21-2009, 07:34 PM

Where did you buy the repair panels from? It looks like they fit really well.

russgt · 09-21-2009, 09:08 PM

The parts came from a variety of suppliers; the rear skins, pans, rockers, and inner rockers, were lmc, the doors and fenders were from certifit, and the outer wheel house and a part of the inner rockers were from 73-87 chevy trucks. For the most part, everything fit pretty good, but we also spent a lot of time fitting and tweaking. The inner rockers and supports may have taken the most work, mostly because my blazer was so bad.

Dusty4x4 · 09-21-2009, 09:42 PM

wow you did some work

silvereagle07 · 09-22-2009, 03:57 PM

Looks good. You spent alot of time and patience on that blazer. I like it. What are your plans besides the bodywork?

russgt · 09-22-2009, 08:15 PM

The plan is to make a clean, stock appearing blazer except I am removing the emblems and trim. Also, it will get a 4 inch lift and 35's, although I doubt it will see much off road action because of how it is turning out. I am working on a set of 3/4 ton axles right now with 4.10 gears (14 bolt, factory locker, and a gm 10 bolt) to replace the 3.08s that are currently in it. Also the interior is changing to black, but I have to find some high back buckets for it.

silvereagle07 · 09-22-2009, 08:59 PM

Sounds great! I've been wanting to do a blazer for a while now. Maybe after the GMC is done. Keep up the good work.

russgt · 09-22-2009, 09:06 PM

Your GMC hits close to home, my wife and her father restored a 85 Gmc shortbox when she was in high school. She sold it to pay for college and really regrets it.

flamingbig10 · 09-23-2009, 01:52 AM

nice work

russgt · 09-29-2009, 06:13 PM

Here are some pics of things that we had to make.

russgt · 09-29-2009, 06:15 PM

A few more

Jonboy · 10-01-2009, 04:00 AM

Your Blazer looks like it is really progressing well. While you have the quarter cut off, you might want to hit the backside of the inner panels with a rust encapsulator and some paint while you can get to them.

russgt · 10-01-2009, 08:20 PM

Yes, we have been using eastwoods rust encapsulator on many parts of the truck. I did get the inner areas on both sides of the truck, it was just after I took the photo. Great tip to point out though.

russgt · 11-27-2009, 08:36 AM

Here's a little update on where we are at.

russgt · 11-27-2009, 08:39 AM

I had to take a break for deer hunting.

russgt · 11-27-2009, 08:43 AM

I am thinking about doing 1 piece windows, any thoughts?

glimmertwin01 · 01-13-2010, 10:57 AM

hmmmm NICE!

tvblazer78 · 01-13-2010, 02:00 PM

Nice jod as always!

glimmertwin01 · 01-13-2010, 07:58 PM

nice to see i wont be the only one fixin a northern rot box.... I get the extra task of keepin the door openings square since mine is a full removeable top unit... and your truck is the first ive seen with the pea green interior besides mine...nice!

tim23mn · 01-13-2010, 11:53 PM

Wow, that was a lot of work. Glad to see you chose to save it instead of parting it out. Good job, and keep the updates and pics coming!!

09-20-2009, 10:00 PM	#1
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	76 Blazer / 77 shortbox build Hi, this is my 76 blazer project that I bought for $400 bucks. A few pictures have already been floating around here from previous questions that I have had in the past but, I figure its time for a build thread. Stats: 350, factory 4 speed, trailering Special, Glenwood green with green interior, 85,000 miles, I purchased from the original owner who special ordered it. It is also rough and had not been registered since 85. It also sports a heavy duty suspension, factory locker, factory tach and gauges. Attached Images Last edited by russgt; 12-05-2010 at 06:36 PM.

09-20-2009, 10:03 PM	#2
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build now the good Attached Images Last edited by russgt; 09-21-2009 at 06:44 PM.

09-20-2009, 10:05 PM	#3
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build more Attached Images Last edited by russgt; 09-21-2009 at 06:46 PM.

09-21-2009, 06:48 PM	#4
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build And now the drivers side Attached Images

09-21-2009, 06:51 PM	#5
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build More of the drivers side. Also my 68 step that has been waiting for me Attached Images

09-21-2009, 06:53 PM	#6
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build This is where we are currently as of 9-25-09 Attached Images

09-21-2009, 07:34 PM	#7
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: 76 Blazer build Where did you buy the repair panels from? It looks like they fit really well.

09-21-2009, 09:08 PM	#8
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build The parts came from a variety of suppliers; the rear skins, pans, rockers, and inner rockers, were lmc, the doors and fenders were from certifit, and the outer wheel house and a part of the inner rockers were from 73-87 chevy trucks. For the most part, everything fit pretty good, but we also spent a lot of time fitting and tweaking. The inner rockers and supports may have taken the most work, mostly because my blazer was so bad. Last edited by russgt; 09-21-2009 at 09:19 PM.

09-21-2009, 09:42 PM	#9
Dusty4x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brevard,N.C Posts: 173	Re: 76 Blazer build wow you did some work __________________ 1980 1/2 ton shortbed project 1978 grand prix project Never stop trying...

09-22-2009, 03:57 PM	#10
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: 76 Blazer build Looks good. You spent alot of time and patience on that blazer. I like it. What are your plans besides the bodywork? __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

09-22-2009, 08:15 PM	#11
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build The plan is to make a clean, stock appearing blazer except I am removing the emblems and trim. Also, it will get a 4 inch lift and 35's, although I doubt it will see much off road action because of how it is turning out. I am working on a set of 3/4 ton axles right now with 4.10 gears (14 bolt, factory locker, and a gm 10 bolt) to replace the 3.08s that are currently in it. Also the interior is changing to black, but I have to find some high back buckets for it.

09-22-2009, 08:59 PM	#12
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: 76 Blazer build Sounds great! I've been wanting to do a blazer for a while now. Maybe after the GMC is done. Keep up the good work. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

09-22-2009, 09:06 PM	#13
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build Your GMC hits close to home, my wife and her father restored a 85 Gmc shortbox when she was in high school. She sold it to pay for college and really regrets it.

09-23-2009, 01:52 AM	#14
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: 76 Blazer build nice work __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

09-29-2009, 06:13 PM	#15
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build Here are some pics of things that we had to make. Attached Images



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09-29-2009, 06:15 PM	#16
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build A few more Attached Images

10-01-2009, 04:00 AM	#17
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 76 Blazer build Your Blazer looks like it is really progressing well. While you have the quarter cut off, you might want to hit the backside of the inner panels with a rust encapsulator and some paint while you can get to them.

10-01-2009, 08:20 PM	#18
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build Yes, we have been using eastwoods rust encapsulator on many parts of the truck. I did get the inner areas on both sides of the truck, it was just after I took the photo. Great tip to point out though.

11-27-2009, 08:36 AM	#19
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build Here's a little update on where we are at. Attached Images

11-27-2009, 08:39 AM	#20
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build I had to take a break for deer hunting. Attached Images

11-27-2009, 08:43 AM	#21
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build I am thinking about doing 1 piece windows, any thoughts? Last edited by russgt; 01-10-2010 at 09:53 PM.

01-13-2010, 10:57 AM	#22
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 76 Blazer build hmmmm NICE! __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

01-13-2010, 02:00 PM	#23
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: 76 Blazer build Nice jod as always! __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

01-13-2010, 07:58 PM	#24
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 76 Blazer build nice to see i wont be the only one fixin a northern rot box.... I get the extra task of keepin the door openings square since mine is a full removeable top unit... and your truck is the first ive seen with the pea green interior besides mine...nice! __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

01-13-2010, 11:53 PM	#25
tim23mn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lawton, Oklahoma (now Korea til April) Posts: 73	Re: 76 Blazer build Wow, that was a lot of work. Glad to see you chose to save it instead of parting it out. Good job, and keep the updates and pics coming!!

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