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asolde · 05-03-2014, 08:56 PM

Put my intake back with some new gaskets and it is running pretty good now, just got to dial it in a little. Set everything up to specification 8 degrees BTDC and 30 degrees dwell 650 rpm at idle.

rckymtnhi · 05-04-2014, 10:39 AM

Finally was able to get this out of hibernation and begin the list of this year's projects..........

2003 silverado · 05-04-2014, 08:05 PM

Added Craigslist special tires/rims

asolde · 05-04-2014, 08:35 PM

Swaped my cluster for a new bezel, replaced the oil pressure guage (good fix) to no pressure at all. Replaced my dash pad and discovered I need all new ac hose's, another controler, and I gotta do a heater core.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-06-2014, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by asolde

Swaped my cluster for a new bezel, replaced the oil pressure guage (good fix) to no pressure at all. Replaced my dash pad and discovered I need all new ac hose's, another controler, and I gotta do a heater core.

I'm under the dash doing nearly the same. If you have any tips for digging out the heater core let me know. I'm still working through an issue with my fuel gauge and then on to the heater core. I got a made in Mexico bronze/brass core from Rockauto as I couldn't locate a new US example - will add some remaining tower clamps and a new heater control valve at the same time.

asolde · 05-06-2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I'm under the dash doing nearly the same. If you have any tips for digging out the heater core let me know. I'm still working through an issue with my fuel gauge and then on to the heater core. I got a made in Mexico bronze/brass core from Rockauto as I couldn't locate a new US example - will add some remaining tower clamps and a new heater control valve at the same time.

Pete one thing for sure you have to drop the inner wheel well down to gain access to the lower bolts on the heater core housing. While you have all of that apart on the inside of the heater core housing replace all the seals on the box.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-06-2014, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by asolde

Pete one thing for sure you have to drop the inner wheel well down to gain access to the lower bolts on the heater core housing. While you have all of that apart on the inside of the heater core housing replace all the seals on the box.

Great idea thanks. My heater doesn't blow hot air - must be something a miss in the duct work. The heater valve does shunt hot coolant to the core. Need to trouble shoot that after my cluster issue is resolved.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-17-2014, 08:19 PM

Replaced the tach/clock cluster with a tach/vac cluster all OEM gauges rebuilt by member Livrat. My rebuilt tilt painted dark saddle arrives Tuesday...

Dale99 · 05-17-2014, 10:01 PM

Installed composite bright lights
changed the oil
wired up the tilt wheel selector light
figured out why my turn signals wont turn off.

Soundbox · 05-17-2014, 10:19 PM

Took the cover off and saw what should be on the road and enjoyed..

BabyBlue · 05-18-2014, 11:39 PM

Shined her up and took her to the car show.

mtully79 · 05-19-2014, 11:57 AM

Bought new rims/tires.

Out with the old...

And in with the new

warrpath4x4 · 05-19-2014, 05:16 PM

bought my blazer, or will get the title to it tonight and pick it up

jaros44sr · 05-20-2014, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mtully79

Bought new rims/tires.

Out with the old...

And in with the new

Looks very good like that.....

asolde · 05-20-2014, 08:23 PM

I been working on my A/C controller the past two afternoons, two more cables and a couple of bulbs and it's installed.

mtully79 · 05-21-2014, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Looks very good like that.....

Thanks Jim!

Wasted Income · 05-20-2014, 04:18 PM

Got some groceries. It is a slow grocery getter, after all.

1972 Jimmy · 05-20-2014, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

Got some groceries. It is a slow grocery getter, after all.

Love the the grocery getter / family vehicle! (Kids car seat in the back) we take our two little ones out for rides all the time with the car seats kids in the back and the top off! the kids absolutely love it! Have fun this summer!

Wasted Income · 05-21-2014, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972 Jimmy

Love the the grocery getter / family vehicle! (Kids car seat in the back) we take our two little ones out for rides all the time with the car seats kids in the back and the top off! the kids absolutely love it! Have fun this summer!

Absolutely! My daughter loves cruising around in the blaze with the lid off. We just had our 2nd kid 2 weeks ago, so I have a feeling the top will be on the majority of the summer

I don't think our newborn would like getting blasted by the wind very much, lol. Gives me a reason to finish up the Vintage Air install.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-20-2014, 11:03 PM

Installed a tilt column I had rebuilt and painted saddle to match....and added a NOS saddle steering wheel

Have to say, the quality of the tilt rebuild is outstanding, he exceeded expectations and the paint is a great match to the OEM column - member Kevsclassics did the rebuild and was great to work with.

**dutchmanz** · 05-21-2014, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Installed a tilt column I had rebuilt and painted saddle to match....and added a NOS saddle steering wheel

Have to say, the quality of the tilt rebuild is outstanding, he exceeded expectations and the paint is a great match to the OEM column - member Kevsclassics did the rebuild and was great to work with.

WOW, so that's what my Blazer should look like inside...except for Orange not Green. Looks amazing!

**DeadheadNM** · 05-21-2014, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dutchmanz

WOW, so that's what my Blazer should look like inside...except for Orange not Green. Looks amazing!

Thanks! Ignore the dangling duct work - waiting for a gasket to finish my heater core replacement.

**Moreyel** · 05-23-2014, 12:47 AM

Deadhead, yours is the first I've seen with those panels. I didn't know some even came with them.
Are you bringing that one to Alb.? Or we're u already here? I'm finally daily driving mine since 1-1/2 yrs ago.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-23-2014, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Moreyel

Deadhead, yours is the first I've seen with those panels. I didn't know some even came with them.
Are you bringing that one to Alb.? Or we're u already here? I'm finally daily driving mine since 1-1/2 yrs ago.

Hey! Those panels are found in CST optioned K5's. With double wall tops these have to be removed to access the top bolts in order to remove the top. On Wasted Income's post #56 above you can see the brackets used to attach the panels to the bedsides. Glad to hear your driving it now - post up some pics! I'll be visiting ABQ in 2 weeks - need some El Modelo and Marble beer. Pete

**Moreyel** · 05-23-2014, 11:12 AM

remember I had fuel gauge problems this past winter? I think you had offered some suggestions. I ended up diagnosing everything, including the resistor on back of the gauge. Turned out it was a bad ground, after I replace the sending unit! It's hard to remember, but we have to KISS!

Are driving a Blazer down here? Lets get together for one of those Modelo's when your're here. I'll PM you my cell.

05-03-2014, 08:56 PM	#1
asolde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Henderson Nevada Posts: 804	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Put my intake back with some new gaskets and it is running pretty good now, just got to dial it in a little. Set everything up to specification 8 degrees BTDC and 30 degrees dwell 650 rpm at idle. __________________ 1972 cheverolet K5 CST Blazer 350/auto/AC/PS/PB/Aux Batt From Medford, Oregon

05-04-2014, 10:39 AM	#2
rckymtnhi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Errol, NH Posts: 14	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Finally was able to get this out of hibernation and begin the list of this year's projects.......... Attached Images

05-04-2014, 08:05 PM	#3
2003 silverado Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Chester Pa Posts: 965	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Added Craigslist special tires/rims Attached Images __________________ !972 K5 Blazer,Highlander,A/C a twin to the one I Had 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Highlander 15YR project 2003 Silverado Crew 2500HD (Daily driver) 1997 Ford focus (Beater) 2003 ford Taurus (student) 2014 Ford Fusion HYB (wife) 2003 Jetta ( Student)

05-04-2014, 08:35 PM	#4
asolde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Henderson Nevada Posts: 804	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Swaped my cluster for a new bezel, replaced the oil pressure guage (good fix) to no pressure at all. Replaced my dash pad and discovered I need all new ac hose's, another controler, and I gotta do a heater core. Attached Images __________________ 1972 cheverolet K5 CST Blazer 350/auto/AC/PS/PB/Aux Batt From Medford, Oregon

05-17-2014, 08:19 PM	#8
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,305	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Replaced the tach/clock cluster with a tach/vac cluster all OEM gauges rebuilt by member Livrat. My rebuilt tilt painted dark saddle arrives Tuesday... Attached Images __________________ 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

05-17-2014, 10:01 PM	#9
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Installed composite bright lights changed the oil wired up the tilt wheel selector light figured out why my turn signals wont turn off.

05-17-2014, 10:19 PM	#10
Soundbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 8	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Took the cover off and saw what should be on the road and enjoyed..

05-18-2014, 11:39 PM	#11
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Shined her up and took her to the car show. __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB.

05-19-2014, 11:57 AM	#12
mtully79 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 441	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Bought new rims/tires. Out with the old... And in with the new Attached Images

05-19-2014, 05:16 PM	#13
warrpath4x4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Prosser, WA Posts: 99	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? bought my blazer, or will get the title to it tonight and pick it up

05-20-2014, 08:23 PM	#15
asolde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Henderson Nevada Posts: 804	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? I been working on my A/C controller the past two afternoons, two more cables and a couple of bulbs and it's installed. __________________ 1972 cheverolet K5 CST Blazer 350/auto/AC/PS/PB/Aux Batt From Medford, Oregon

05-20-2014, 04:18 PM	#17
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Got some groceries. It is a slow grocery getter, after all. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2016 Ford Explorer Sport - Twin Turbskis 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

05-20-2014, 11:03 PM	#20
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,305	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Installed a tilt column I had rebuilt and painted saddle to match....and added a NOS saddle steering wheel Have to say, the quality of the tilt rebuild is outstanding, he exceeded expectations and the paint is a great match to the OEM column - member Kevsclassics did the rebuild and was great to work with. Attached Images __________________ 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

05-23-2014, 12:47 AM	#23
Moreyel Active Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cedar Crest, NM Posts: 197	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Deadhead, yours is the first I've seen with those panels. I didn't know some even came with them. Are you bringing that one to Alb.? Or we're u already here? I'm finally daily driving mine since 1-1/2 yrs ago. __________________ 72 Blazer, 70 El Camino SS, Anniversary HD FatBoy, 2012 Ram 3500 4WD Dually, 17 Dodge Challenger, 80 Vette, 65 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4 W/D Pickup and some more. Wife: 06 GMC Duramax 3500 4WD Single Wheel, 2016 BMW X3. Next: Rust removal on my Blazer. Thinking of putting a 50 Chevy cab on a 76 Chev 4 WD pickup. Members Met: Aldtime, DeadheadNM

05-23-2014, 11:12 AM	#25
Moreyel Active Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cedar Crest, NM Posts: 197	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? remember I had fuel gauge problems this past winter? I think you had offered some suggestions. I ended up diagnosing everything, including the resistor on back of the gauge. Turned out it was a bad ground, after I replace the sending unit! It's hard to remember, but we have to KISS! Are driving a Blazer down here? Lets get together for one of those Modelo's when your're here. I'll PM you my cell. __________________ 72 Blazer, 70 El Camino SS, Anniversary HD FatBoy, 2012 Ram 3500 4WD Dually, 17 Dodge Challenger, 80 Vette, 65 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4 W/D Pickup and some more. Wife: 06 GMC Duramax 3500 4WD Single Wheel, 2016 BMW X3. Next: Rust removal on my Blazer. Thinking of putting a 50 Chevy cab on a 76 Chev 4 WD pickup. Members Met: Aldtime, DeadheadNM



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