Playing the long game!

[1970cstblazer]

Awesome build and good to see it is a team project.

[cj847]

You are going to love the LS.

[Rust_never_sleeps]

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My uncle's grinder took his eye, so I cringe whenever I see folks not using a shield
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[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by LT7A

Great story. Cool truck. I think that the coolest part is that your kids are helping.

Thank you. And i agree, it is the best part

Originally Posted by tim_mc

Agreed! Great thread and the kids will have lasting memories of this experience.

Thanks. A bunch of aspiring gearheads

Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Awesome build and good to see it is a team project.

Thanks, only problem is that they think the trucks belong to them.

Originally Posted by cj847

You are going to love the LS.

Of that i have no doubt.

Originally Posted by Rust_never_sleeps

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My uncle's grinder took his eye, so I cringe whenever I see folks not using a shield
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This was just a flapper wheel, but you’re correct. A face shield wouldn’t hurt anything.

[Rust_never_sleeps]

Originally Posted by YBNORML

This was just a flapper wheel, but you’re correct. A face shield wouldn’t hurt anything.

Ah, did not catch that detail, cool.

[YBNORML]

Engine cleaned up and painted. 4l80 as well.

[YBNORML]

Had the valley cover, valve covers and adapters and the intake powder coated.

Painted the block with this product. Its a brush on, goes on thick and lays down nice. Seems to be moire durable than the spray cans versions

[YBNORML]

A few shots of Karsen reassembling the top end.

None of these pics are faked, if the kids are there, they’re helping and learning.

[raggedjim]

Nice work and having the kids involved is a bonus! Do you clean your shop before you take pictures??? Mine looks like a bomb went off in Fred Sanford's junkyard.

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by raggedjim

Nice work and having the kids involved is a bonus! Do you clean your shop before you take pictures??? Mine looks like a bomb went off in Fred Sanford's junkyard.

Thanks, i try to keep it clean, i have too much junk to allow it to get too messy. Ironically, having the kids helping goes a long ways to keep it clean as i’m trying to teach them the importance of a clean work space, even if i don't always practice what i preach.

[YBNORML]

Cab going back on the frame.

Two of my most important tools in action. Engine hoist with air assist cylinder, no more endless hours pumping. And my cab/box lift. Built off of drawings i bought from an old member on here.

Couldn’t do what i do without either of them.

[1970cstblazer]

They do sell an aerosol, but the brush on seems appealing.

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

They do sell an aerosol, but the brush on seems appealing.

Interesting, i personally would’ve preferred the spray version as getting into I all the nooks and crannies of coasting was a pain.

[YBNORML]

A little side quest.

Ran into a fella at a local swap meet last year. He had a 20’s truck with this on the side. The fella i bought the truck from has the same last name and is from the Medicine Hat area. Had a chance to talk to him, and sure enough same family in fact the fella knew my truck and seemed somewhat disappointed that I ended up with it.

Just another cool piece of the story.

Before anyone suggests that i sell it back to them. When I first met Tom, i was very sure to mention that after 50 years of ownership it should stay in the family if anyone wanted it. He chose to call me and sell it to me so it wont be going anywhere.

[YBNORML]

Cab on and back on the ground. Love the look of the red and yellow side by side.

GM sure had some great colours back then.

[YBNORML]

Changed up the GM power steering box for a 500 series unit from CPP. I did the same upgrade on my Blazer about 7 years ago. Totally forgot that it didn’t accept the factory rag joint spline. In 1967 the columns have a single shaft that runs from bolt to rag joint, Had to swap in a 69-72 column that uses an intermediate shaft.


Went with a solid DD shaft. Didn’t realize that Borgeson makes a collapsible shaft, so looks like ill have to upgrade that soon.

[YBNORML]

Test fit an old fender to see what the fender gap looks like, looks like it’ll need to go down a bit more to sit level. Wont make any adjustments until the body is fully assembled.

[hewittca]

I'm still here following along! I love the mockup shot. How do you plan to "adjust" the ride height up front if needed? Also love that your kids are still getting out there and helping. Mine do too from time to time. Makes the build more special when you can share it with them. That steering column looks nice as well. When I did my power steering swap I basically bought every coupler ever made and still had trouble picking the right one! This is going to be one of the nicest long beds out there. Now, when are you going to shorten it!? Juuuust kidding.

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by hewittca

I'm still here following along! I love the mockup shot. How do you plan to "adjust" the ride height up front if needed? Also love that your kids are still getting out there and helping. Mine do too from time to time. Makes the build more special when you can share it with them. That steering column looks nice as well. When I did my power steering swap I basically bought every coupler ever made and still had trouble picking the right one! This is going to be one of the nicest long beds out there. Now, when are you going to shorten it!? Juuuust kidding.

The front end is currently 2-1/2” spindles, 3” coils and PB control arms. The arms do not have a spring pocket which makes the coil sit high. I plan on just trimming the coil until im happy. Did the same thing when i ran these arms on my Blazer before I bagged it.


Blazer had a 26.75” tire setup up front.
Tom has a 29.30” tire setup up front.
So that will make things a bit different as well.

[LT7A]

It's coming a long nicely. Very cool that Tom is still involved and up to speed. Don't know if you're using a hazing effect with the pictures you take. But if not, sometimes I have to clean my phone lens.