Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

I would think a vinyl decal would melt in the engine bay, wouldn't it?

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

If your wanting to put it on top of the actual script that is on the valve cover, I would want either the actual valve covers or a paper rubbing so that I could get it matched properly.


Vinyl has come a long way in the last five years or so.

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

I want to take the image of that script, and lay it on a flat surface of another valve cover. Ill take a pic. of where i want to put it

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

Richard, here is the surface that i want to put the corvette script on....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...419_104946.jpg

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

Jim,
I sent you an email

Richard

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

Thanks for your quick response, that looks great....do you have anything on file for chevrolet

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

I am pretty sure I have a few different ones. WHat did you have in mind

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

Well, my presents came two days earlier than expected. FedEx as usual appears to have played soccer and other contact sports with the packages. All 3 boxes were busted up and it looked like parts should be missing. I started opening the boxes and he guy asked me what I was doing........I said duh......if you think I am signing for this without checking to make sure everything is still here you have lost your mind. He says well once you open the boxes you can't send them back. I felt like smacking hiim on the forehead and sayin hey stupid unless ur blind the boxes are alread open caused by you and FedEx. I told him I had no intention of sending anything back but if it was missing parts we would be filling out some paperwork before I signed anything. Looks like both of my floorpans are bent but not unuseable. Suprisingly everything survived. I now have a wall full of parts that I can use to start rebuilding the green machine. I hope to get a start on it tomorrow night. I have my work cut out for me but I think it will be worth it. Originally this was going to be a quick rust repair, get it running and drive but since I scored the really nice floor looks like it will end up frame off. Oh well may just go get that rotisserie at Greg smith. Sure will ake the rocker work go easier. I will be able to tell more tomorrow night I hope.

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

UPS also has adopted the customer is stuck with it policy. I got a radiator damaged with 2 holes in the box and core damaged, I refused delivery and was told damaged was not an option. Our UPS girl took it back to the office sent it back with other comments customer not home... Buyer beware..delivery in good condition optional...OH YEA NICE COLLECTION OF PARTS.

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

Seems like everyting is going full circle. Used to be fedex and ups were the quickreliable and damage free shippers, now it seems usps takes the lead again.

BTW Ed, how you making out with yours? Any progress since u got the top off?

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

Hey Richard at the rate I am going you will be done 1st....I got the windshield out...doors off...dash torn apart ...cleaned drip rail ...primed -floor, dash, jambs, and windshield. Used Sika 1a polyurethane caulk for seam sealer and drip rail. tore 1 door apart started to prep for paint.... New door hinge pins. , I need a book (Rebuilding old blazer 4 DUMMIES). Lots of details. putting it all back together could be interesting...Ed.

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

Do you have anything in this type, and thank you for taking the time. Youve got to be anxious to get your new parts on. Subscribed

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...424_121134.jpg

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

Jim,
I will look and let you know later today
Richard

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

Well got a chance to spend a few hours on the blazer tonight. Original plan was to do the rocker boxes and supporting pcs. first then tackle the rear floor, then the driver windshield pillar. My line of thinking was to keep the doors closed and the top on until the rocker area was done. After getting the rocker box out I see that it aint gonna happen that way.It appears to me that I am going to have to take the top off and rear quarters and get the rear floor replaced first. The wonderful engineers at GM made it so you cant get to two of the bolt heads to remove the inner panels unless you remove the quarter panels including the B pillar. looks like I may as well go ahead and tear the whole rig down and start from scratch. It i the only way I see to get to everything and do it right

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

isnt that amazing, all that work couldve been saved, IF you had access to those bolts. if you cut an access door in the B post, above the rear floor, you may get to them. nice work....

wish i lived closer, but it looks like you have things under control

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

If I was not going to replace the rear floor anyway, I would have cut the bolts from the bottom side and welded the new panels in. Having never worked a Blazer in this area I was unsure what I would find. Now that I have opened it up I can adjust my thinking :lol::lol:

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

I just got done most of the same build your going to do. I left the top on and did the A pillars, floors, inner rockers and boxes before removing the bed and quarters. I removed the cover on the B pillar to get to those two bolts hidden in there and also fix the step/floor support. Here's my photobucket link for lots of pics.
http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...zer/?start=all
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...blazer/046.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...azer/006-4.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...azer/002-4.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...r/DSCF0930.jpg

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

Thanks for the link John. Are you interested in the aluminum rims we were talking about when you were down?

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

I'm going to go with the factory steel wheel and hubcap look, I picked up two 16.5x9.75 kelsey hayes wheels from Duallyjams.

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

Hey Richard ...Are you going to put new mounts on then work up from there..Here is the link to body bolt replacement...and a photo from LMC on the pieces required....Ed......http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=439583[/url]

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

To answer your question I think my set came from N. Carolina 15 years ago Energy suspension #3.4110 or 3.4110R (for Red) double check make sure that's it. Lots of places on-line seem to have these for under $100.....Ed.

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

Thanks Ed,
I remembered seeing the ones on your Blazer and knew they were not originals then when I saw the ones on Ebay it got me questioning myself LOL

I ordered my por15 today so I can coat the inside of all the panels good and I am going to order all new bolts & bushings in the morning so hopefully I can get it all together to replace everything next weekend. Once I get all that in then I can finish tearing the rocker area apart.

Richard

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

Well got my bushings and bolts ordered so hopefully they will come in this week.

While trolling Craigs list last night I came across an add for some rallies with new center caps for a decent price I called the guy this morning and set up to meet him this afternoon.

He also had this sweet set of polished slots complete with centercaps & lug nuts I picked up for possible installation on the 68' panel.

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

did you get the slots and rallies from the same guy? Nice haul!

Re: 71' Blazer Rust bucket build
 

Actually yes I did. Story is he went to Carlile and picked up a set of vette rallies for the 69' shortbed Fleet he just bought . He did not know about this site so I invited him to stop on by. Told him anything he may need or need to know he will find right here.