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warbucket · 12-02-2013, 01:05 AM

I bought a repop at Carlisle. I used a brillo pad on my original one and it came out pretty nice. Hopefully I'll be done by spring but it's hard working in the cold, the garage has heat but I have to go outside to paint, weld or grind.

fast eddie1968 · 12-02-2013, 09:52 AM

That thing looks great!!!

jaros44sr · 12-02-2013, 10:35 AM

John, nice work! Just remembered to check for tinted glass....seems like i have both sides,lmk

warbucket · 12-02-2013, 07:12 PM

Thanks Jim, Let me know if ya need a hand when it's start up time, looks like you're getting close.

jaros44sr · 12-02-2013, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warbucket

Thanks Jim, Let me know if ya need a hand when it's start up time, looks like you're getting close.

One could always use an extra set, thanks for the offer....

warbucket · 01-16-2014, 08:40 PM

I've been working on the dash and everything behind it, so far so good, I even got the light, wipers and blower fan working. Now I can start on the fuel tank and lines but I still have to order brake lines.

warbucket · 01-16-2014, 08:48 PM

Some more.

boonedogs72 · 01-17-2014, 10:37 AM

Looking good!

**richard2717** · 01-17-2014, 11:39 AM

you will be done and driving before you know it....Looking real good

jaros44sr · 01-17-2014, 01:35 PM

X3 John

warbucket · 02-15-2014, 11:18 PM

With all the snow we are getting here I'm getting a lot done. I was able to get the windshield installed. What a fun job that was, I used two suction cups from Harbor frieght and some rope. The first two atempts I used the glass wheatherstrip from LMC but the chrome trim kept falling out, I couldn't keep it locked in. when that happens you have to start over. I ordered the weatherstrip from http://precisionrestorationparts.com/ and I had it installed in an hour, there weatherstrip would hold the trim in place while you work the seal over the body lip.
Also got the dash 99% done just need a new turn signal cam, I found out the one I have was cracked.

briank · 02-16-2014, 01:29 PM

Nice job!

**DeadheadNM** · 02-16-2014, 01:37 PM

Strong work - looks great!!! Very nice attention to detail. Just a thought - consider adding a stainless cowl screen (from LMC) to keep out the leaves and other debris. I added one (painted black) to each of my trucks as I plan to drive some forested country roads when the snow melts.

warbucket · 03-24-2014, 10:51 PM

I'm happy, I got the engine back today, I had them bump it up to about 315 hp. I have to flip the drivers side valve covers for the oil tupe and move the crossmember forward because of the 700r4 that I installed last week. I also got all the brake lines, fuel lines and the gas tank complete. I just got done making plates for the underside of the roll bar so I can bolt it down, I'll have to fish the front inner plate through the rocker box and pull it through the floor, I welded the bolts to the plate, It should be fun. Oh and the glove box door clears the roll bar about a 1/2" or so. I hope to have it on the road by late spring or early summer. Here's some pics.

VA72C10 · 03-24-2014, 10:57 PM

Looking good!!! Should be fun!

jaros44sr · 03-24-2014, 11:17 PM

Nice attention to detail, well done John. If you are going to use the oem spark plug wire looms, wait till you try to mount up the rear ones by the distri., youll hang by your knees from the ceiling to reach the bolts. I used studs to make it a little more manageable

warbucket · 03-24-2014, 11:33 PM

Thanks Jim, That's a good idea. I have a set of headers so I'll guess I'll have to use some aftermarket ones.

jaros44sr · 03-25-2014, 12:17 AM

No problem, how does your shop always stay so clean, mine always looks like a hurricane went through......im trying to do better though

**72gmguy** · 03-25-2014, 04:52 PM

WOW! Haven't checked in for a while. Your project progressed fast and came out awesome! Love the color and great job on all the little details. Looking forward to seeing it done. Will it still fit in the garage with 35s though? That would stink. Is it going to be done for the summer? Good luck!

mtully79 · 03-25-2014, 05:58 PM

Just went through the entire thread, great work on the blazer!

warbucket · 03-25-2014, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

No problem, how does your shop always stay so clean, mine always looks like a hurricane went through......im trying to do better though

LOL, I try to keep it clean for the chevelle but it still gets dust up under the cover and all over the engine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72gmguy

WOW! Haven't checked in for a while. Your project progressed fast and came out awesome! Love the color and great job on all the little details. Looking forward to seeing it done. Will it still fit in the garage with 35s though? That would stink. Is it going to be done for the summer? Good luck!

It will fit with 35's but I think I'm going with 33's, I only have a 2 1/2" lift and with the weight of a winch up front and a 33 on the rack outback should bring it down some. I would like to be driving it down to my sister house in OC NJ early summer, I'll give you a shout when I do and swing by your place.

I had the day off today and could'nt wait to drop the engine in. The poly engine and trans mounts are a PITA to line up, I'll try fighting with them over the weekend. But for now it's in.

mud.man.rj · 03-25-2014, 10:29 PM

Cool, getting closer, take video of it running when you get that far. Nice to see more getting done.

98Murray · 03-25-2014, 10:47 PM

Looks great!

madkmart · 03-30-2014, 02:57 PM

Awesome work
Looks great

warbucket · 05-02-2014, 05:21 PM

Video,

12-02-2013, 01:05 AM	#126
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: New member with barn find I bought a repop at Carlisle. I used a brillo pad on my original one and it came out pretty nice. Hopefully I'll be done by spring but it's hard working in the cold, the garage has heat but I have to go outside to paint, weld or grind.

12-02-2013, 09:52 AM	#127
fast eddie1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: gilbertsville pa Posts: 48	Re: New member with barn find That thing looks great!!!

12-02-2013, 10:35 AM	#128
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,423	Re: New member with barn find John, nice work! Just remembered to check for tinted glass....seems like i have both sides,lmk __________________ 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

12-02-2013, 07:12 PM	#129
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: New member with barn find Thanks Jim, Let me know if ya need a hand when it's start up time, looks like you're getting close.

01-16-2014, 08:40 PM	#131
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: New member with barn find I've been working on the dash and everything behind it, so far so good, I even got the light, wipers and blower fan working. Now I can start on the fuel tank and lines but I still have to order brake lines.

01-16-2014, 08:48 PM	#132
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: New member with barn find Some more.

01-17-2014, 10:37 AM	#133
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01-17-2014, 01:35 PM	#135
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,423	Re: New member with barn find X3 John __________________ 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

02-15-2014, 11:18 PM	#136
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: New member with barn find With all the snow we are getting here I'm getting a lot done. I was able to get the windshield installed. What a fun job that was, I used two suction cups from Harbor frieght and some rope. The first two atempts I used the glass wheatherstrip from LMC but the chrome trim kept falling out, I couldn't keep it locked in. when that happens you have to start over. I ordered the weatherstrip from http://precisionrestorationparts.com/ and I had it installed in an hour, there weatherstrip would hold the trim in place while you work the seal over the body lip. Also got the dash 99% done just need a new turn signal cam, I found out the one I have was cracked.

02-16-2014, 01:29 PM	#137
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: New member with barn find Nice job!

02-16-2014, 01:37 PM	#138
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,297	Re: New member with barn find Strong work - looks great!!! Very nice attention to detail. Just a thought - consider adding a stainless cowl screen (from LMC) to keep out the leaves and other debris. I added one (painted black) to each of my trucks as I plan to drive some forested country roads when the snow melts. __________________ 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 Last edited by DeadheadNM; 02-16-2014 at 01:45 PM.

03-24-2014, 10:51 PM	#139
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: New member with barn find I'm happy, I got the engine back today, I had them bump it up to about 315 hp. I have to flip the drivers side valve covers for the oil tupe and move the crossmember forward because of the 700r4 that I installed last week. I also got all the brake lines, fuel lines and the gas tank complete. I just got done making plates for the underside of the roll bar so I can bolt it down, I'll have to fish the front inner plate through the rocker box and pull it through the floor, I welded the bolts to the plate, It should be fun. Oh and the glove box door clears the roll bar about a 1/2" or so. I hope to have it on the road by late spring or early summer. Here's some pics. __________________ 72 CST 4x4 Blazer, 1 ton 70 SS Chevelle, L78, 396 Everytime someone calls your Blazer a Bronco, God kills a kitten.

03-24-2014, 10:57 PM	#140
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: New member with barn find Looking good!!! Should be fun!

03-24-2014, 11:17 PM	#141
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,423	Re: New member with barn find Nice attention to detail, well done John. If you are going to use the oem spark plug wire looms, wait till you try to mount up the rear ones by the distri., youll hang by your knees from the ceiling to reach the bolts. I used studs to make it a little more manageable __________________ 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



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03-24-2014, 11:33 PM	#142
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: New member with barn find Thanks Jim, That's a good idea. I have a set of headers so I'll guess I'll have to use some aftermarket ones. __________________ 72 CST 4x4 Blazer, 1 ton 70 SS Chevelle, L78, 396 Everytime someone calls your Blazer a Bronco, God kills a kitten.

03-25-2014, 12:17 AM	#143
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,423	Re: New member with barn find No problem, how does your shop always stay so clean, mine always looks like a hurricane went through......im trying to do better though __________________ 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

03-25-2014, 04:52 PM	#144
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 819	Re: New member with barn find WOW! Haven't checked in for a while. Your project progressed fast and came out awesome! Love the color and great job on all the little details. Looking forward to seeing it done. Will it still fit in the garage with 35s though? That would stink. Is it going to be done for the summer? Good luck! __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii

03-25-2014, 05:58 PM	#145
mtully79 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 441	Re: New member with barn find Just went through the entire thread, great work on the blazer!

03-25-2014, 10:29 PM	#147
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: New member with barn find Cool, getting closer, take video of it running when you get that far. Nice to see more getting done. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

03-25-2014, 10:47 PM	#148
98Murray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ennis, Texas Posts: 174	Re: New member with barn find Looks great!

03-30-2014, 02:57 PM	#149
madkmart Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Covington, Ga Posts: 55	Re: New member with barn find Awesome work Looks great

05-02-2014, 05:21 PM	#150
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: New member with barn find Video, __________________ 72 CST 4x4 Blazer, 1 ton 70 SS Chevelle, L78, 396 Everytime someone calls your Blazer a Bronco, God kills a kitten.

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