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**IronCanine** · 05-03-2015, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

As an aside, aren't the headlight bezels originally black for 1970?

Yep. They're raccoons.

72K5CSTDarkOlive · 05-04-2015, 11:37 PM

Awesome work, Brad! Masking is definitely a PITA.. I remember it took me almost 3 hours to mask my engine to touch up parts that didn't get good coverage from the company that built the motor. Can't wait to see if all put together.

Side note - The first Blazer I owned was a 70.. This was before cell phones had cameras but, I might be able to dig up some pictures of the inner grille if it's any help. Looks like you have it figured out, though.

**IronCanine** · 05-05-2015, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 72K5CSTDarkOlive

Awesome work, Brad! Masking is definitely a PITA.. I remember it took me almost 3 hours to mask my engine to touch up parts that didn't get good coverage from the company that built the motor. Can't wait to see if all put together.

Side note - The first Blazer I owned was a 70.. This was before cell phones had cameras but, I might be able to dig up some pictures of the inner grille if it's any help. Looks like you have it figured out, though.

Thanks Mike. I can't wait either. Hopefully a big week of assembly ahead. Post whatever you've got of that Blazer, especially if it was an original truck. The site always needs more reference pics. You're making great progress too. Hope the header situation works out easily.

**IronCanine** · 05-05-2015, 11:28 PM

A few quick pics. Didn't get to spend as much time putting shiny stuff on this afternoon as I would have liked. Heading out of town tomorrow. Hopefully some real exciting progress pics this weekend.

**Advanced Design** · 05-06-2015, 01:22 AM

Looks spectacular! Where did the rear side trim come from?

**IronCanine** · 05-06-2015, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Looks spectacular! Where did the rear side trim come from?

Thanks. TruckWorld via member Truckseats (Tim).

**IronCanine** · 05-09-2015, 04:35 PM

Almost time to change the avatar.

**IronCanine** · 05-09-2015, 04:37 PM

Couple more.

swyfor5 · 05-09-2015, 05:39 PM

Wow, really nice!

**DeadheadNM** · 05-09-2015, 07:37 PM

Wow!!!!!!!!

warbucket · 05-09-2015, 10:14 PM

Wow, Great job!

**IronCanine** · 05-09-2015, 10:34 PM

So when I got my door panels I was disappointed that the faux wood inserts didn't match my rosewood steering wheel very well. I had always remembered my brother's 70 having a warmer rosewood or red tone. These had a little yellow cast that was more "special walnut". So I got some 3M dinoc rosewood vinyl and fixed it tonight. The color difference doesn't seem to photograph that well...only one insert has been veneered in pics 2 and 3.

**IronCanine** · 05-09-2015, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Wow!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by warbucket

Wow, Great job!

Thanks Guys....high praise from two of my favorite olive 72s.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-09-2015, 10:36 PM

You're killing me!! Those inserts look so much better.

**IronCanine** · 05-09-2015, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

You're killing me!! Those inserts look so much better.

Thanks...the texture/grain on that 3M material is pretty nice.

**IronCanine** · 05-09-2015, 11:17 PM

Both panels done.

**IronCanine** · 05-10-2015, 08:53 PM

Polished up the most important of her birthmarks and put it back where it belongs.

smbrouss70 · 05-11-2015, 01:38 AM

Man it looks great! Where did you get the rosette rivets for the VIN tag?

**IronCanine** · 05-11-2015, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Man it looks great! Where did you get the rosette rivets for the VIN tag?

Thanks...TrimTags.

72K5CSTDarkOlive · 05-11-2015, 12:04 PM

The dinoc rosewood vinyl looks nice! Good job on the panels.

mtully79 · 05-11-2015, 03:51 PM

She is a beauty. The rosewood is a nice touch as well, great attention to detail.

**IronCanine** · 05-11-2015, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 72K5CSTDarkOlive

The dinoc rosewood vinyl looks nice! Good job on the panels.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtully79

She is a beauty. The rosewood is a nice touch as well, great attention to detail.

Thanks guys. It was a pretty nice match. I couldn't help but throw on the door panel for this pic today. She's got to go out for exhaust and windshield and we've got to start breaking down the seats.

**Advanced Design** · 05-11-2015, 09:50 PM

Very nice, going to look like it rolled off the showroom in 1970. I like the detail on the wood panel insert...correction, I like all the details....

**IronCanine** · 05-11-2015, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Very nice, going to look like it rolled off the showroom in 1970. I like the detail on the wood panel insert...correction, I like all the details....

Thanks...though the wood trim door panels are another one of our "period mods". I've never seen any 70 Blazers with them...only on the trucks. But I thought they'd go well with the steering wheel.

**IronCanine** · 05-14-2015, 09:37 PM

OK....so we are trying to finish so we can put her in a Memorial Day show. So...it's gonna be close, and we're probably going to be thrashing at the end. Biggest thing is getting her out for glass and exhaust with rain in the forecast for next week....

...cleaned up the brackets and hardware and installed the new speaker from S/M Electronics as recommended on the board. The speaker bolt holes are not threaded like the factory speaker so four nuts were required to hold the grate/bracket/speakers together. My brackets have nuts welded on, this seems to be a correct variation of these brackets...and it doesn't seem to stand out as much under the dash....it actually makes for a clean install.

05-04-2015, 11:37 PM	#2
72K5CSTDarkOlive Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 774	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Awesome work, Brad! Masking is definitely a PITA.. I remember it took me almost 3 hours to mask my engine to touch up parts that didn't get good coverage from the company that built the motor. Can't wait to see if all put together. Side note - The first Blazer I owned was a 70.. This was before cell phones had cameras but, I might be able to dig up some pictures of the inner grille if it's any help. Looks like you have it figured out, though. __________________ My Build Thread 72 K5 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=628612 Build version 2.0: 72 K5 6.0 LQ9, 4L80e, NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793192 ____________________________________________ 1972 CST K5 Blazer Dark Olive

05-05-2015, 11:28 PM	#4
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,538	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off A few quick pics. Didn't get to spend as much time putting shiny stuff on this afternoon as I would have liked. Heading out of town tomorrow. Hopefully some real exciting progress pics this weekend. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

05-06-2015, 01:22 AM	#5
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Looks spectacular! Where did the rear side trim come from? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

05-09-2015, 04:35 PM	#7
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,538	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Almost time to change the avatar. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

05-09-2015, 04:37 PM	#8
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,538	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Couple more. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

05-09-2015, 05:39 PM	#9
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Wow, really nice!

05-09-2015, 07:37 PM	#10
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,299	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Wow!!!!!!!! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-09-2015, 10:14 PM	#11
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Wow, Great job! __________________ 72 CST 4x4 Blazer, 1 ton 70 SS Chevelle, L78, 396 Everytime someone calls your Blazer a Bronco, God kills a kitten.

05-09-2015, 10:34 PM	#12
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,538	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off So when I got my door panels I was disappointed that the faux wood inserts didn't match my rosewood steering wheel very well. I had always remembered my brother's 70 having a warmer rosewood or red tone. These had a little yellow cast that was more "special walnut". So I got some 3M dinoc rosewood vinyl and fixed it tonight. The color difference doesn't seem to photograph that well...only one insert has been veneered in pics 2 and 3. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." Last edited by IronCanine; 05-09-2015 at 10:50 PM.

05-09-2015, 10:36 PM	#14
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,299	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off You're killing me!! Those inserts look so much better. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-09-2015, 11:17 PM	#16
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,538	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Both panels done. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

05-10-2015, 08:53 PM	#17
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,538	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Polished up the most important of her birthmarks and put it back where it belongs. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

05-11-2015, 01:38 AM	#18
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Man it looks great! Where did you get the rosette rivets for the VIN tag? __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

05-11-2015, 12:04 PM	#20
72K5CSTDarkOlive Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 774	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off The dinoc rosewood vinyl looks nice! Good job on the panels. __________________ My Build Thread 72 K5 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=628612 Build version 2.0: 72 K5 6.0 LQ9, 4L80e, NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793192 ____________________________________________ 1972 CST K5 Blazer Dark Olive

05-11-2015, 03:51 PM	#21
mtully79 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 441	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off She is a beauty. The rosewood is a nice touch as well, great attention to detail.



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05-11-2015, 09:50 PM	#23
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Very nice, going to look like it rolled off the showroom in 1970. I like the detail on the wood panel insert...correction, I like all the details.... __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

05-14-2015, 09:37 PM	#25
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,538	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off OK....so we are trying to finish so we can put her in a Memorial Day show. So...it's gonna be close, and we're probably going to be thrashing at the end. Biggest thing is getting her out for glass and exhaust with rain in the forecast for next week.... ...cleaned up the brackets and hardware and installed the new speaker from S/M Electronics as recommended on the board. The speaker bolt holes are not threaded like the factory speaker so four nuts were required to hold the grate/bracket/speakers together. My brackets have nuts welded on, this seems to be a correct variation of these brackets...and it doesn't seem to stand out as much under the dash....it actually makes for a clean install. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

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