71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" - Page 7 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VA72C10 · 07-25-2010, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

looks good

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Wow! the paint looks great! You will be done in no time at all!

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue_69

Awsome job!! if my blazer comes out even close to that sraight and nice i'll do a cartwheel

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2manyprojects

Looks great , I love what you did with the seats.

Thanks guys! I can't wait to finish putting this thing together!

brn agn · 07-25-2010, 09:49 PM

Wow! You can really tell that the prep work paid off. There is going to be very little buffing needed to make it perfect. Great job!

VA72C10 · 07-25-2010, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brn agn

Wow! You can really tell that the prep work paid off. There is going to be very little buffing needed to make it perfect. Great job!

thanks!

BP68 · 07-25-2010, 10:30 PM

Thanks for checking out my build and leaving a comment. You have a real nice truck coming along very nicely there. Keep up the good work and keep the pics coming.

**thelonerife** · 07-25-2010, 11:45 PM

Thats a great looking paint job! Congrats!

srea76 · 07-26-2010, 12:59 AM

Looks great

70k52wd · 07-26-2010, 12:11 PM

Man that looks wet, slick, smooth. Beautiful job, I thought you were going to paint it purple...j/k

I can't wait to see it in person. When can I come over? Rims...

VA72C10 · 07-26-2010, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Man that looks wet, slick, smooth. Beautiful job, I thought you were going to paint it purple...j/k

I can't wait to see it in person. When can I come over? Rims...

I am working crazy today trying to tie some things up before going out of town for business....going over there tonight to take the tape off and assemble it.

Should be available Thurs or Fri....or the weekend...give me a call... I'll be over there a lot working...

70k52wd · 07-26-2010, 12:51 PM

Yea i forgot you said you are out of town this early week...probably this weekend then.

I keep staring at the luscious paint job. So very nice...

VA72C10 · 07-26-2010, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Yea i forgot you said you are out of town this early week...probably this weekend then.

I keep staring at the luscious paint job. So very nice...

thanks...I found myself staring at the pictures last night. Best thing is that the painter is going to come after we assemble and wet sand to do any final touchups needed

VA72C10 · 07-27-2010, 12:58 AM

well, the painter came over again tonight to paint the underside of the hood and help hang some fenders

They're just mocked up loose for now as we need to tighten down the rad support....somehow it moved since we unbolted everything....think it was the heat

Best news of the night is the painter is going to come back to do the wetsand and buffing!!!

It already looks GREAT! Here is a reflection pic I took...and the one victim of the paint job (painter said no big deal...he'll fix...landed as last coat of clear was drying)

VA72C10 · 07-27-2010, 01:00 AM

I was shocked how well the color matched. You might remember that the firewall, dash, and windshield frame had already been painted. We sanded and re-painted the windshield frame to make it slicker and I was worried about the paint match....but not after I pulled back the windshield gasket

VA72C10 · 07-27-2010, 01:04 AM

It's a PERFECT match!

Here are some misc pics. Got the final wiring done (other than some zip ties I'll be doing this week to clean up under the dash) Got the tach dash hooked up to the oil line...will install once I get the dash wiring finished (saves me from leaning under the dash- I can reach right through)

Here is the rear wiring. PO purchased an adapter to have a trailer wiring harness plug directly into the rear light harness. Got that all installed. Just have to hook up the grounds and install the rear light cups and then the lenses. But I will wait for the cups and lenses until after the wetsand and buffing is done...

Please excuse the dust

VA72C10 · 07-27-2010, 01:07 AM

You might have noticed in that picture that the tailgate was on...took a little persuasion but it went in. I spent the beginning of the evening worried about scratching paint as I installed the handle and hardware. Cleaning up and using penetrating fluid really made the original hardware work EXCELLENT. very easy to pull and no squeaks.

going together...

took most of the tape off before this pic....

VA72C10 · 07-27-2010, 01:10 AM

I did get the handle straight before installing

Here are the money shots. Like I said, still have to adjust the doors and then the fenders and the hood....but we're getting there. Going out of town so no work on it till Thursday night unless Jason gets some time but he's got a few other jobs lined up as well....

This was earlier just after unmasking it

the firewall paint was from before...really happy it's a perfect match!

and the full shots...sorry for the bad pics...it was after midnight

VA72C10 · 07-27-2010, 01:12 AM

You'll notice the bungee cord on the front latch....the new hood springs are so good it tries to open the hood unless it's completely latched and I left the latch off for now until we get it all adjusted...

my67chevytruck · 07-27-2010, 07:38 AM

great progress Jonathan!

hgs_notes · 07-27-2010, 02:31 PM

Looks outstanding. Couldn't be happier for you.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-27-2010, 08:05 PM

Lookin great man! You'll have to bring it down to the fall Goofs

sourkraut · 07-27-2010, 09:27 PM

paint looks awesome!

VA72C10 · 07-28-2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

great progress Jonathan!

Thanks...trying to plug away at it

Quote:

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Looks outstanding. Couldn't be happier for you.

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Lookin great man! You'll have to bring it down to the fall Goofs

I'd love to, but no driving this thing....it goes straight up for sale w/ 0 miles on the paint/interior

Quote:

Originally Posted by sourkraut

paint looks awesome!

Thanks!

VA72C10 · 07-28-2010, 12:55 AM

Well, I ended up staying in town which worked out where I got a couple hours to work on the blazer. One of those nights where I was working hard but not a lot got done. Touched up the hitch because I noticed it had surface rust inside so I cleaned it up and then sprayed it. Also touched up the hood latch so it'll have time to dry and I can put it on later this week.

Looks much better than it did last night

VA72C10 · 07-28-2010, 12:56 AM

Then moved onto the tedious task of going through the parts to see what I had and what else I needed....

Here's a picture of stainless fastners I got off ebay...nicely labeled and divided to make it easy....not as cheap as buying yourself but a REAL time saver

VA72C10 · 07-28-2010, 01:00 AM

Got the door latches fitted loosely...will tighten them down once we do the final adjustment of the doors....just wanted them to keep me from forgetting and letting the doors slam and almost chipping the paint at the rockers

Then moved on to the door handles. One was okay getting on....

The other....not so much. Got it on and when I was tightening it down one of the bolts became stuck. I didn't apply much pressure and tried to back it out only to have it break off inside the handle....cheap repops....

Then moved onto the mirrors. still need three stainless screws for the passenger side. Went ahead and threw the driver's side on...

VA72C10 · 07-28-2010, 01:04 AM

Buttoned up the rear wiring some more. Found I didn't have the pigtails for the reverse lights so I waited on those. Got the grounds run for the sidemarkers and grounded the trailer wiring and tidied that up....

Then got the headlights on

Was going to install the glovebox but I had forgotten the arm that holds it up. I noticed when I unmasked it that the color is a 100% match to the original paint under the SPID label cover sheet

Random shot of the new hood hinges painted and installed

07-25-2010, 09:49 PM	#152
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Wow! You can really tell that the prep work paid off. There is going to be very little buffing needed to make it perfect. Great job! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

07-25-2010, 10:30 PM	#154
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Thanks for checking out my build and leaving a comment. You have a real nice truck coming along very nicely there. Keep up the good work and keep the pics coming. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

07-25-2010, 11:45 PM	#155
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Thats a great looking paint job! Congrats! __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

07-26-2010, 12:59 AM	#156
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Looks great __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project

07-26-2010, 12:11 PM	#157
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Man that looks wet, slick, smooth. Beautiful job, I thought you were going to paint it purple...j/k I can't wait to see it in person. When can I come over? Rims...

07-26-2010, 12:51 PM	#159
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Yea i forgot you said you are out of town this early week...probably this weekend then. I keep staring at the luscious paint job. So very nice...

07-27-2010, 12:58 AM	#161
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" well, the painter came over again tonight to paint the underside of the hood and help hang some fenders They're just mocked up loose for now as we need to tighten down the rad support....somehow it moved since we unbolted everything....think it was the heat Best news of the night is the painter is going to come back to do the wetsand and buffing!!! It already looks GREAT! Here is a reflection pic I took...and the one victim of the paint job (painter said no big deal...he'll fix...landed as last coat of clear was drying) __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-27-2010, 01:00 AM	#162
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" I was shocked how well the color matched. You might remember that the firewall, dash, and windshield frame had already been painted. We sanded and re-painted the windshield frame to make it slicker and I was worried about the paint match....but not after I pulled back the windshield gasket __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-27-2010, 01:04 AM	#163
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" It's a PERFECT match! Here are some misc pics. Got the final wiring done (other than some zip ties I'll be doing this week to clean up under the dash) Got the tach dash hooked up to the oil line...will install once I get the dash wiring finished (saves me from leaning under the dash- I can reach right through) Here is the rear wiring. PO purchased an adapter to have a trailer wiring harness plug directly into the rear light harness. Got that all installed. Just have to hook up the grounds and install the rear light cups and then the lenses. But I will wait for the cups and lenses until after the wetsand and buffing is done... Please excuse the dust __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-27-2010, 01:07 AM	#164
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" You might have noticed in that picture that the tailgate was on...took a little persuasion but it went in. I spent the beginning of the evening worried about scratching paint as I installed the handle and hardware. Cleaning up and using penetrating fluid really made the original hardware work EXCELLENT. very easy to pull and no squeaks. going together... took most of the tape off before this pic.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-27-2010, 01:10 AM	#165
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" I did get the handle straight before installing Here are the money shots. Like I said, still have to adjust the doors and then the fenders and the hood....but we're getting there. Going out of town so no work on it till Thursday night unless Jason gets some time but he's got a few other jobs lined up as well.... This was earlier just after unmasking it the firewall paint was from before...really happy it's a perfect match! and the full shots...sorry for the bad pics...it was after midnight __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-27-2010, 01:12 AM	#166
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" You'll notice the bungee cord on the front latch....the new hood springs are so good it tries to open the hood unless it's completely latched and I left the latch off for now until we get it all adjusted... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-27-2010, 07:38 AM	#167
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" great progress Jonathan! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

07-27-2010, 02:31 PM	#168
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,112	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Looks outstanding. Couldn't be happier for you. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

07-27-2010, 08:05 PM	#169
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Lookin great man! You'll have to bring it down to the fall Goofs __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

07-27-2010, 09:27 PM	#170
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" paint looks awesome! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

07-28-2010, 12:55 AM	#172
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Well, I ended up staying in town which worked out where I got a couple hours to work on the blazer. One of those nights where I was working hard but not a lot got done. Touched up the hitch because I noticed it had surface rust inside so I cleaned it up and then sprayed it. Also touched up the hood latch so it'll have time to dry and I can put it on later this week. Looks much better than it did last night __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-28-2010, 12:56 AM	#173
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Then moved onto the tedious task of going through the parts to see what I had and what else I needed.... Here's a picture of stainless fastners I got off ebay...nicely labeled and divided to make it easy....not as cheap as buying yourself but a REAL time saver __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-28-2010, 01:00 AM	#174
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Got the door latches fitted loosely...will tighten them down once we do the final adjustment of the doors....just wanted them to keep me from forgetting and letting the doors slam and almost chipping the paint at the rockers Then moved on to the door handles. One was okay getting on.... The other....not so much. Got it on and when I was tightening it down one of the bolts became stuck. I didn't apply much pressure and tried to back it out only to have it break off inside the handle....cheap repops.... Then moved onto the mirrors. still need three stainless screws for the passenger side. Went ahead and threw the driver's side on... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-28-2010, 01:04 AM	#175
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Buttoned up the rear wiring some more. Found I didn't have the pigtails for the reverse lights so I waited on those. Got the grounds run for the sidemarkers and grounded the trailer wiring and tidied that up.... Then got the headlights on Was going to install the glovebox but I had forgotten the arm that holds it up. I noticed when I unmasked it that the color is a 100% match to the original paint under the SPID label cover sheet Random shot of the new hood hinges painted and installed __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.