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Old 02-14-2009, 01:29 AM   #26
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Re: Project 50th C5 Blazer

that is coming right along, progress sure feels good, i like how things are looking.
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Old 02-15-2009, 10:40 PM   #27
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This is gonna be sweeet.
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Old 02-15-2009, 10:56 PM   #28
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Re: Project 50th C5 Blazer

This is going to a great build... definitely can't wait to see how this turns out.
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Old 02-17-2009, 06:53 PM   #29
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Re: Project 50th C5 Blazer

Looks like fun Drew! I'm looking forward to seeing this in person.
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Old 02-18-2009, 05:11 PM   #30
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Re: Project 50th C5 Blazer

Well, after more delays with CPP, I canceled my order and went to Wes at Classic Heartbeat for the Super trac bar setup. It might be in tomorrow, and if so I will be pay him a visit, and be heading up to get some work done. In addition to that I will take along some calipers for the front and tabs for the rear axle to mount both the brake lines and shocks. That should get me closer to being able to put the tub back on and get the Blazer moved to my shop where it will all come back apart and the true restoration will begin.

I have also been researching the 50th Anniversary trucks, looking for the details on both the interior and exterior items to finalize my plans.

If anyone has good source information on the 50th trucks, feel free to respond. Even if I have it, I think it would be good to get it listed in the build thread.

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Old 02-18-2009, 08:41 PM   #31
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I have the same idea for my Blazer too. But I am probably a couple of years from getting started on it. Make sure you swap out the section of the firewall so that you can put the hand-operated parking brake assembly from the 67-68's and see if you can find a instrument bezel with the lights and wipers switches both on the left hand side. It's the little details that will make it all that much cooler.
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Old 02-18-2009, 10:08 PM   #32
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Re: Project 50th C5 Blazer

Are you going to do a set of buddy buckets??
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Old 02-18-2009, 10:41 PM   #33
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smbrouss70 -

I was thinking of that for sure. Since I am fabricating most of the rear parking brake cable arrangement, it sure makes sense for the overall theme. As for the dash, I have a 67-68 Tach dash already, and contemplating modifying it to a Tach / Vac Cluster. That of course is a long way off, but it's on my list.


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I have been going back and forth on the seating. The Blazer was originally a utility bucket one, and I traded those for sport buckets. Still I love the look of that Buddy Bucket you have.. I have to add that picture to my wish list and ponder that one some more. Where did you have your seat done at? or did you do that yourself - cause it is very nice indeed.

I did get my hands on an original dash pad and a set of visors from a 50th thanks to Livrat.. I will post pictures of them as soon as I take some.

One other area I keep bouncing back and forth on it the use of 67 or 68 front fenders. I love the 67's, but in reality 68 would be the correct choice.. Anybody have some feedback on that?
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I was thinking of that for sure. Since I am fabricating most of the rear parking brake cable arrangement, it sure makes sense for the overall theme. As for the dash, I have a 67-68 Tach dash already, and contemplating modifying it to a Tach / Vac Cluster. That of course is a long way off, but it's on my list.


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I have been going back and forth on the seating. The Blazer was originally a utility bucket one, and I traded those for sport buckets. Still I love the look of that Buddy Bucket you have.. I have to add that picture to my wish list and ponder that one some more. Where did you have your seat done at? or did you do that yourself - cause it is very nice indeed.

I did get my hands on an original dash pad and a set of visors from a 50th thanks to Livrat.. I will post pictures of them as soon as I take some.

One other area I keep bouncing back and forth on it the use of 67 or 68 front fenders. I love the 67's, but in reality 68 would be the correct choice.. Anybody have some feedback on that?
The gold and white ones belong to stllookn. The black and white houndstooth are mine. I just took some pictures to a local upholsterer and he made the covers. Go with the 68 fenders and if you don't like them weld up the hole........
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Old 02-18-2009, 11:04 PM   #35
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Cool, I thought stllookn had one I saw in another post, guess it was the same one. Since he is in my neck of the woods, maybe I'll get a look at it first hand sometime. As for the 68 fender, I think your right, it's the right way to go.

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Old 02-18-2009, 11:53 PM   #36
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Yeah, you definately need to keep the sidemarkers to make it look right.

One other thing that I was thinking would be cool was running some 20" Centerline smoothies, painting/powder coating the centers white leaving the rim polished and figuring out a way to mount some factory 68 dog dish hubcaps. I hadn't quite figured out how, but I do have the hubcaps.
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Old 02-19-2009, 12:05 AM   #37
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Yeah, you definately need to keep the sidemarkers to make it look right.

One other thing that I was thinking would be cool was running some 20" Centerline smoothies, painting/powder coating the centers white leaving the rim polished and figuring out a way to mount some factory 68 dog dish hubcaps. I hadn't quite figured out how, but I do have the hubcaps.
I want a set of those!
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Old 02-19-2009, 01:44 AM   #38
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Putting in my vote for the white/gold buddy buckets!!!!!!
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Cool idea! I might have a line on a set I saw recently, I had better go look again.
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Old 02-19-2009, 01:16 PM   #40
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Drew.. here is a set of buddy buckets on Craigslist in Tacoma..

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Cool, I will try and make contact. Thanks

I found a set down this way, but can't remember if the guy sold them yet or not.. I will find out

Have not heard from Wes yet, but will head up anyway as there is always something to be working on... Brad said he should be able come along as well.
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I finally found a picture of a restored 50th. This truck belongs to Rick Parsons, and the article is in Truck Builder Magazine http://truckbuildermagazine.com/ME2/...49EDD04DB2C706

Pretty Damn nice ride!

This helps me to visualize mine.. I am going to attempt doing a Photoshop onto a Blazer with the color scheme.



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[QUOTE=Twisted78SS;3153989]I finally found a picture of a restored 50th. This truck belongs to Rick Parsons, and the article is in Truck Builder Magazine http://truckbuildermagazine.com/ME2/...49EDD04DB2C706

Pretty Damn nice ride!

This helps me to visualize mine.. I am going to attempt doing a Photoshop onto a Blazer with the color scheme.



That's a pretty sweet ride......I hope my CrewCab comes out that nice......
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I'd love some Fesler smoothies.
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That is one sweet truck.... definitely provides a great view for your build.
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Re: Project 50th C5 Blazer

Well, more progress today. Actually, Livrat has made progress this week already. He was able to finish the mock up on both the rear bag brackets and the C-notches. In addition, on went the upper shock mounts (using the 4x4 shock mounts moved back to achieve a better angle on the shock.

Here is where it was at today before we got started






Also installed were the transmission cross member, the Automatic transmission linkage bracket, and the motor mount towers.



So we began to work on the brakes, installing the rear caliper brackets, calipers and assessing what to do about brake lines.
The rear hoses are actually 72 Chevy 4x4 front brake hoses.

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I put the front calipers on, but forgot to get new hoses.. Since the calipers are all the same on these trucks and Blazers from 71 to 78, I am using a set from my 77 2wd Blazer.

Next, in went the gas tank.

We also discussed the remaining welds that need finishing.

Gussets for the bag brackets
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Next it was time to get the tub back on. (Well at least temporarily for the trip to my shop so I can take it all apart again!)

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And Here it is!!




Taking a look at this next shot reminded me to mention something. My stock front shocks are to long! They bottomed out, and are holding up the front end.. They gotta go;





So, after a few hours of work, we selected the front sheet metal.. I decided to go with 68 fenders after all.

Next steps are to get the front end on, and load it up for the trip down to my shop. The project moves into phase two, the restoration. It will all come back apart for the restoration.. I am sure things will slow down a bit for awhile, while I assemble parts and refurbish others.

Moe to come for sure.

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This is going to be one sweet ride!! Definately going to be watching this build.
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Looking good man! That makes me want to go work on mine.
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i need a blazer. these look bad ass sitting on the ground.
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