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**lks dcvn** · 01-28-2009, 10:09 AM

Nice to see you are making progress! "Getting warmer" - you guys in the South have no idea how nice you have it in the winter months - we got 4" of snow last night and are getting 2 more today in Ohio -

Soon your Blazer will be running/driving and then you can work on the other little stuff that you forget about when you are trying to get the major stuff done.

I want to swap over to one of those wood steering wheels at some point - no need for one yet - I have plenty of other things that actually need repaired/fixed before I splurge for a new wheel.

Keep up the good work Mario. Looks good.

Jtrux · 01-28-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by lks dcvn

Nice to see you are making progress! "Getting warmer" - you guys in the South have no idea how nice you have it in the winter months - we got 4" of snow last night and are getting 2 more today in Ohio -

Soon your Blazer will be running/driving and then you can work on the other little stuff that you forget about when you are trying to get the major stuff done.

I want to swap over to one of those wood steering wheels at some point - no need for one yet - I have plenty of other things that actually need repaired/fixed before I splurge for a new wheel.

Keep up the good work Mario. Looks good.

It was cold last night, 32 at work (I work nights). So I had to put a freakin jacket on, what the hell?!?!?!

72Levi · 01-28-2009, 01:38 PM

Looking good with the build Mario, you will be driving it soon.

BLUE THUNDER · 01-30-2009, 12:24 AM

I'm gonna be working on the Blazer this weekend and hopefully have some brakes by Sunday. I'll post more pics on Sunday. Later.

BLUE THUNDER · 04-27-2009, 09:38 PM

Well, it's been a while. Been really busy. I have made progress though. Check it out,

BLUE THUNDER · 04-27-2009, 09:50 PM

Let's try again. Btw, no welding on the tank. My own filler neck solution.

BLUE THUNDER · 04-27-2009, 10:05 PM

Cleaned up my trailer hitch as well. I put a wire wheel on my grinder and found out it is a vintage Draw-tite. Sweet!!!! Some time w/the grinder and some Rustoleum and it it looks better than new.

BLUE THUNDER · 04-27-2009, 10:22 PM

I also did a little mod to the "breather hat". Since I put the Edelbrock intake and the Carter carb and Edelbrock air cleaner I had clearance issues with the HEI and the air cleaner and the top of the cowl. I put an aluminum spacer that solved the clearance issue , but I had a fuel leak problem. Don't want all my hard work goin up in flames so I thought I would try this and get rid of the spocer altogether.

BLUE THUNDER · 04-27-2009, 10:35 PM

Well it's been raining here lately and I've gotten alot of little things done. I sanded and rattle-canned the spare wheel and put my spare tire on it. I also put the new (new to me) shoes on the Blazer. The tires are old, but they'll do for now. I plan on 35's once the lift is on.

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 04-27-2009, 11:55 PM

Very nice, comeing along

BLUE THUNDER · 04-28-2009, 12:04 AM

Okay, last but not least, the brakes. I haven't put them on yet. I had a small issue with the hard line that goes through the frame rail. I tried to take it off with the air ratchet after i cut thr old rubber line off, but the wrench holding the hard line fell off and I twisted it beyond recognition. I have enough line left to cut the trashed part off and flare the end. Hope to get this done this week. BTW, here's a pic of my little helper. Later.

ClassicJimmy · 04-28-2009, 11:00 AM

Helpers are always good to have!

RckyMntnKng · 04-28-2009, 11:21 AM

Ive really enjoyed watching your build, thanks for all the great pictures!

BLUE THUNDER · 04-28-2009, 09:42 PM

Thanks rckymntnkng. I feel like I'm making progress. I fixed the fuel leak tonight and also also got the "breather hat" welded up earlier today. It fits great. Need to clean it up and paint it and it'll be good to go. I also got a set of shiney chrome lug nuts and wheel locks. If I can accomplish one thing a day I'll be driving it in no time.

**lks dcvn** · 04-29-2009, 07:40 AM

- the little crap is the stuff that drives you crazy when you just want to drive it...looks like you are getting that stuff taken care of along the way.

Nice work Mario.

BLUE THUNDER · 04-29-2009, 09:06 PM

Thanks dude. I'm really thinking of having a tow truck pick it up and have the exhaust done. I might even have a mechanic finish off the brakes for me. I hate to pay for towing, but I'm just getting really anxious.

**truckster** · 04-30-2009, 12:07 AM

Looks great, and I like the color.

One question, though. Where did you find a 4" lift for $200?

BLUE THUNDER · 04-30-2009, 11:16 PM

Craigslist. I love it!!!!!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-01-2009, 10:10 PM

Nice job Id like to start on my blazer soon but have way to many projects... Keep up the good work...

BLUE THUNDER · 06-06-2009, 06:15 PM

Well I'm sure ya'll saw the pics of Ol' Yeller all cleaned up. If you didn't, here's a couple. Also a couple of pics of it on the way to the shop.

swyfor5 · 06-06-2009, 06:22 PM

Dude, awesome progress! Love watching your build, Keep up the good work and keep the pic's coming!

BLUE THUNDER · 06-06-2009, 07:41 PM

Thanks dude. I made a lot of progress today while I was at the shop. I put the back half of the lift on today. Went really well. Looks awesome. I'll probably do the front this week. I also bought some bling for Ol' Yeller as well and installed my new "CST" emblems and signal lamp in the front bumper. The brakes aren't done yet. Hopefully this week after a trip to San Antonio Brake and Clutch for some extended brake lines. I got a chance to install the draw-tite. Looks good. One of the guys at the shop got the carb and dizzy tuned and timed better(still needs some tweaking) so it doesn't die out anymore. Here are some pics. Let me know what ya'll think.

BLUE THUNDER · 06-06-2009, 07:44 PM

One last pic of the rear.

jaros44sr · 06-07-2009, 12:27 AM

Sweet, very nice! Looks alot better up, how hard was that Drawtite to install?

BLUE THUNDER · 06-07-2009, 09:15 PM

Thanks jaros, the draw-tite went on pretty easily. It only has five bolts. Dont let the pics fool you though, it was plenty heavy. I think the hardest part was getting the first nut and bolt started. Should have more pics this week.

01-28-2009, 10:09 AM	#26
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,338	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! Nice to see you are making progress! "Getting warmer" - you guys in the South have no idea how nice you have it in the winter months - we got 4" of snow last night and are getting 2 more today in Ohio - Soon your Blazer will be running/driving and then you can work on the other little stuff that you forget about when you are trying to get the major stuff done. I want to swap over to one of those wood steering wheels at some point - no need for one yet - I have plenty of other things that actually need repaired/fixed before I splurge for a new wheel. Keep up the good work Mario. Looks good.

01-28-2009, 01:38 PM	#28
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! Looking good with the build Mario, you will be driving it soon. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

01-30-2009, 12:24 AM	#29
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! I'm gonna be working on the Blazer this weekend and hopefully have some brakes by Sunday. I'll post more pics on Sunday. Later.

04-27-2009, 09:38 PM	#30
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! Well, it's been a while. Been really busy. I have made progress though. Check it out,

04-27-2009, 09:50 PM	#31
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! Let's try again. Btw, no welding on the tank. My own filler neck solution. Attached Images

04-27-2009, 10:05 PM	#32
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! Cleaned up my trailer hitch as well. I put a wire wheel on my grinder and found out it is a vintage Draw-tite. Sweet!!!! Some time w/the grinder and some Rustoleum and it it looks better than new. Attached Images

04-27-2009, 10:22 PM	#33
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! I also did a little mod to the "breather hat". Since I put the Edelbrock intake and the Carter carb and Edelbrock air cleaner I had clearance issues with the HEI and the air cleaner and the top of the cowl. I put an aluminum spacer that solved the clearance issue , but I had a fuel leak problem. Don't want all my hard work goin up in flames so I thought I would try this and get rid of the spocer altogether. Attached Images

04-27-2009, 10:35 PM	#34
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! Well it's been raining here lately and I've gotten alot of little things done. I sanded and rattle-canned the spare wheel and put my spare tire on it. I also put the new (new to me) shoes on the Blazer. The tires are old, but they'll do for now. I plan on 35's once the lift is on. Attached Images

04-27-2009, 11:55 PM	#35
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! Very nice, comeing along

04-28-2009, 12:04 AM	#36
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! Okay, last but not least, the brakes. I haven't put them on yet. I had a small issue with the hard line that goes through the frame rail. I tried to take it off with the air ratchet after i cut thr old rubber line off, but the wrench holding the hard line fell off and I twisted it beyond recognition. I have enough line left to cut the trashed part off and flare the end. Hope to get this done this week. BTW, here's a pic of my little helper. Later. Attached Images

04-28-2009, 11:00 AM	#37
ClassicJimmy FNG to resto/mod world! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 196	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! Helpers are always good to have! __________________ 71 GMC Jimmy - under construction 75 GMC K25 Sierra Grande - under deconstruction 92 Chevy K2500 ECSB - sold 04 Nissan Titan ECSB Off Road - sold & missed 13 Ford F-150 Ecoboost (work truck) - sold 16 Ford F-150 Ecoboost (work truck)

04-28-2009, 11:21 AM	#38
RckyMntnKng Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 316	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! Ive really enjoyed watching your build, thanks for all the great pictures! __________________ 71 Jimmy: D60/14BFF, 9"F/11"B Lift, 350-350-203-205, Crossover Hydro steering, Beadlocks, Tube stuff and the bottomless cooler

04-28-2009, 09:42 PM	#39
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! Thanks rckymntnkng. I feel like I'm making progress. I fixed the fuel leak tonight and also also got the "breather hat" welded up earlier today. It fits great. Need to clean it up and paint it and it'll be good to go. I also got a set of shiney chrome lug nuts and wheel locks. If I can accomplish one thing a day I'll be driving it in no time.

04-29-2009, 07:40 AM	#40
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,338	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! - the little crap is the stuff that drives you crazy when you just want to drive it...looks like you are getting that stuff taken care of along the way. Nice work Mario.

04-29-2009, 09:06 PM	#41
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! Thanks dude. I'm really thinking of having a tow truck pick it up and have the exhaust done. I might even have a mechanic finish off the brakes for me. I hate to pay for towing, but I'm just getting really anxious.



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04-30-2009, 12:07 AM	#42
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,795	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! Looks great, and I like the color. One question, though. Where did you find a 4" lift for $200?

04-30-2009, 11:16 PM	#43
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! Craigslist. I love it!!!!!

05-01-2009, 10:10 PM	#44
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! Nice job Id like to start on my blazer soon but have way to many projects... Keep up the good work... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-06-2009, 06:15 PM	#45
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! Well I'm sure ya'll saw the pics of Ol' Yeller all cleaned up. If you didn't, here's a couple. Also a couple of pics of it on the way to the shop. Attached Images

06-06-2009, 06:22 PM	#46
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! Dude, awesome progress! Love watching your build, Keep up the good work and keep the pic's coming!

06-06-2009, 07:41 PM	#47
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! Thanks dude. I made a lot of progress today while I was at the shop. I put the back half of the lift on today. Went really well. Looks awesome. I'll probably do the front this week. I also bought some bling for Ol' Yeller as well and installed my new "CST" emblems and signal lamp in the front bumper. The brakes aren't done yet. Hopefully this week after a trip to San Antonio Brake and Clutch for some extended brake lines. I got a chance to install the draw-tite. Looks good. One of the guys at the shop got the carb and dizzy tuned and timed better(still needs some tweaking) so it doesn't die out anymore. Here are some pics. Let me know what ya'll think. Attached Images

06-06-2009, 07:44 PM	#48
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! One last pic of the rear. Attached Images

06-07-2009, 12:27 AM	#49
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! Sweet, very nice! Looks alot better up, how hard was that Drawtite to install? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

06-07-2009, 09:15 PM	#50
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: My Build Story, And I'm Sticking To It! Thanks jaros, the draw-tite went on pretty easily. It only has five bolts. Dont let the pics fool you though, it was plenty heavy. I think the hardest part was getting the first nut and bolt started. Should have more pics this week.

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