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**IronCanine** · 04-08-2015, 08:06 PM

Good news-got plenty of oil pressure.
Bad news-cluster has to come out...gauge is bad.

scf100 · 04-08-2015, 09:58 PM

No stupidity"............stuff happens........ask me how I know!

Congrats on getting it fired up........give me a couple weeks to get past the spring rush at work and I want to come see it.....

**IronCanine** · 04-08-2015, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by scf100

No stupidity"............stuff happens........ask me how I know!

Congrats on getting it fired up........give me a couple weeks to get past the spring rush at work and I want to come see it.....

Thanks...I guess April is tough for you and accountants

jaros44sr · 04-09-2015, 08:17 AM

Brad your welcome, glad I could help a little. Congrats on firing up the engine. Wish I was doing that, but I m working on brakes

Hope things continue to work out on your build, great build

Lock Doc is selling oil lines in the classifieds, you might have a hard time finding those ferrules

**IronCanine** · 04-10-2015, 06:58 PM

Here is a little of us two steppin' backwards today. Everything came off so we could fix the paint issues associated with our fuel line leak. Then all back together with a little Loctite thread sealer version 565 for fuel lines. Fingers crossed we've got it licked.

Took out the oil pressure gauge, couldn't see an obvious problem. Luckily they're just going to warranty that...for a minute they wanted me to take out and return the entire cluster.

**IronCanine** · 04-10-2015, 07:08 PM

As an aside...I started taking apart the bucket seats that I got from another board member today for clean up. Here's the manufacturer date on the back...since I've been so consumed with build date stuff and looking for other build date clues under the dash, behind the cluster, on the rear axle and the transfer case...If my truck had it's original seats, this would have been another date to add to the stack.

**1971K54X4** · 04-19-2015, 11:06 PM

Looks Great!

Blown06 · 04-21-2015, 06:39 PM

This thing is looking fantastic.

**IronCanine** · 04-21-2015, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown06

This thing is looking fantastic.

Thanks Jarrod...I appreciate that.

**IronCanine** · 04-21-2015, 07:52 PM

Grille went back on for hood fitment...even if it's just temporary, couldn't help but take another pic.

...more wet sanding. Getting closer to spraying color.

jaros44sr · 04-21-2015, 09:14 PM

Brad, your work is impeccable....grille looks sweet on there, always enjoy reading your updates

**IronCanine** · 04-21-2015, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Brad, your work is impeccable....grille looks sweet on there, always enjoy reading your updates

Thanks Jim...that's a very nice thing to say. I am happy with how it's turning out and I'm very excited to see the rows getting shorter....but the lion's share of credit goes to Eric. He's the one who makes crooked things fit and ugly things pretty. I'm just happy that he let's me piddle on the mechanical bits.

...speaking of, it was good to see your thread heat up again today. Cool update. Your thread is the tent pole of the Blazer build forum. I look forward to your updates.

**DeadheadNM** · 04-27-2015, 09:20 PM

Not sure a resto is ever totally done...or maybe I'm just completely obsessive.

**IronCanine** · 04-27-2015, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Not sure a resto is ever totally done...or maybe I'm just completely obsessive.

...No I hear ya. I've got our list, that is getting shorter by the day, that when we get to the end of it we'll all celebrate and high five and call ourselves done...but of late, I've got a little secret secondary list that'll probably keep me perusing the parts boards long after we've put a period on the build thread.

jaros44sr · 04-28-2015, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Not sure a resto is ever totally done...or maybe I'm just completely obsessive.

Gotta totally agree with Pete, we will always find something that has to be freshened up, or you will something cool on the boards.....

72K5CSTDarkOlive · 04-28-2015, 01:36 PM

Good Luck! You might have mentioned this is previous posts, but what color?

**IronCanine** · 04-28-2015, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 72K5CSTDarkOlive

Good Luck! You might have mentioned this is previous posts, but what color?

Thanks...It's the same silver that you see on the interior/jams. I was going to do Cortez Silver since it's an actual 1970 GM color...but when we did a couple of test shots, the flake was just a little too big to me...and I realize that's the way the metallics were...but we looked at some others and ended up going with GM's contemporary truck/Tahoe silver...Sheer Silver Metallic.

**IronCanine** · 04-28-2015, 09:25 PM

Well played lawn mower. Well played. Enjoy it while it lasts...I'd encourage you not to hang any pictures.

**DeadheadNM** · 04-29-2015, 08:07 PM

Congrats!

**Advanced Design** · 04-29-2015, 08:36 PM

Ironcanine,
I sat down this evening and read through your entire build. Hats off to you and Eric for exceptional work and attention to detail! Really enjoyed every page and picked up lots of good ideas too. Thank you for documenting and sharing. Will be tagging along for the rest!
Doug

**IronCanine** · 04-29-2015, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Congrats!

Thanks Pete.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Ironcanine,
I sat down this evening and read through your entire build. Hats off to you and Eric for exceptional work and attention to detail! Really enjoyed every page and picked up lots of good ideas too. Thank you for documenting and sharing. Will be tagging along for the rest!
Doug

Thanks Doug. I'm glad you're enjoying it. It means a lot coming from you. Your work is outstanding. It is very exciting to be this close to the finish line.

mtully79 · 04-30-2015, 11:46 AM

Color looks good on it, congrats!

**IronCanine** · 04-30-2015, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mtully79

Color looks good on it, congrats!

Thanks. I like it too....though without the clear coat on there it kind of looks like an iBlazer.

**IronCanine** · 04-30-2015, 08:45 PM

She's cleared...tomorrow starts the buffing/polishing.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-03-2015, 09:39 PM

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

04-08-2015, 08:06 PM	#1
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,542	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Good news-got plenty of oil pressure. Bad news-cluster has to come out...gauge is bad. __________________ 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..."

04-08-2015, 09:58 PM	#2
scf100 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Athens,Ga Posts: 216	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off No stupidity"............stuff happens........ask me how I know! Congrats on getting it fired up........give me a couple weeks to get past the spring rush at work and I want to come see it..... __________________ 1970 2WD Blazer 454 1972 C-10 Extended Cab 350 SBC

04-09-2015, 08:17 AM	#4
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,432	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Brad your welcome, glad I could help a little. Congrats on firing up the engine. Wish I was doing that, but I m working on brakes Hope things continue to work out on your build, great build Lock Doc is selling oil lines in the classifieds, you might have a hard time finding those ferrules __________________ 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

04-10-2015, 06:58 PM	#5
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,542	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Here is a little of us two steppin' backwards today. Everything came off so we could fix the paint issues associated with our fuel line leak. Then all back together with a little Loctite thread sealer version 565 for fuel lines. Fingers crossed we've got it licked. Took out the oil pressure gauge, couldn't see an obvious problem. Luckily they're just going to warranty that...for a minute they wanted me to take out and return the entire cluster. 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..."

04-10-2015, 07:08 PM	#6
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,542	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off As an aside...I started taking apart the bucket seats that I got from another board member today for clean up. Here's the manufacturer date on the back...since I've been so consumed with build date stuff and looking for other build date clues under the dash, behind the cluster, on the rear axle and the transfer case...If my truck had it's original seats, this would have been another date to add to the stack. 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..."

04-19-2015, 11:06 PM	#7
1971K54X4 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester, Iowa Posts: 1,493	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Looks Great! __________________ Korey 1955 Bel Air 2 door hardtop 1971 Blazer 4x4 1973 Z-28 Prostreet

04-21-2015, 06:39 PM	#8
Blown06 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Burnet, Tx Posts: 332	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off This thing is looking fantastic. __________________ Me: Jarrod My project: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=646563

04-21-2015, 07:52 PM	#10
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,542	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Grille went back on for hood fitment...even if it's just temporary, couldn't help but take another pic. ...more wet sanding. Getting closer to spraying color. 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; 04-21-2015 at 08:05 PM.

04-21-2015, 09:14 PM	#11
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,432	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Brad, your work is impeccable....grille looks sweet on there, always enjoy reading your updates __________________ 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

04-27-2015, 09:20 PM	#13
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,310	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Not sure a resto is ever totally done...or maybe I'm just completely obsessive. __________________ 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

04-28-2015, 01:36 PM	#16
72K5CSTDarkOlive Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 774	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Good Luck! You might have mentioned this is previous posts, but what color? __________________ 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

04-28-2015, 09:25 PM	#18
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,542	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Well played lawn mower. Well played. Enjoy it while it lasts...I'd encourage you not to hang any pictures. 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..."

04-29-2015, 08:07 PM	#19
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,310	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Congrats! __________________ 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

04-29-2015, 08:36 PM	#20
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Ironcanine, I sat down this evening and read through your entire build. Hats off to you and Eric for exceptional work and attention to detail! Really enjoyed every page and picked up lots of good ideas too. Thank you for documenting and sharing. Will be tagging along for the rest! Doug __________________ 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

04-30-2015, 11:46 AM	#22
mtully79 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 441	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Color looks good on it, congrats!



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04-30-2015, 08:45 PM	#24
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,542	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off She's cleared...tomorrow starts the buffing/polishing. 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; 04-30-2015 at 08:53 PM.

05-03-2015, 09:39 PM	#25
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,310	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off As an aside, aren't the headlight bezels originally black for 1970? __________________ 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

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