1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto - Page 14 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DeadheadNM** · 06-20-2018, 05:52 PM

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**DeadheadNM** · 06-20-2018, 05:53 PM

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**DeadheadNM** · 06-20-2018, 05:54 PM

another...

**DeadheadNM** · 06-20-2018, 05:55 PM

Engine still needs some decals....

**DeadheadNM** · 06-20-2018, 05:56 PM

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**DeadheadNM** · 06-20-2018, 05:58 PM

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**DeadheadNM** · 06-20-2018, 06:03 PM

Cool vintage water slide decal...

**DeadheadNM** · 06-20-2018, 06:04 PM

Added this for Brad and Eric

You guys and the 70 Blazer you built were the inspiration for this build.

Thank you!

OLDYELLOW · 06-22-2018, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Added this for Brad and Eric

You guys and the 70 Blazer you built were the inspiration for this build.

Thank you!

Outstanding build, the amount of nos parts you used is amazing. Thanks for the kind words. Enjoy that little one, they grow up fast.

**IronCanine** · 06-22-2018, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Added this for Brad and Eric

You guys and the 70 Blazer you built were the inspiration for this build.

Thank you!

Pete what a beautiful job. I love the 76 Ball...instead of Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants we should have the Brotherhood of the 76 Ball. It should be the exclamation point on every completed build on the board! Let me echo Eric and thank you for the kind words...but you were the inspiration for us, not vice versa. This is a benchmark build. It's a text book example of how you take a special truck and do it right. Thanks for your detailed sharing...evening as you pack for a cross country move. Hope all goes well with the move. Little E is such a cutie pie. You need a big block and a 1/2T SWB 4WD to complete the set. Either one would be a perfect father daughter project. Outstanding work and safe travels my friend.

**1rippen6** · 06-20-2018, 06:04 PM

Looks awesome, love the floor mats!!

**DeadheadNM** · 06-20-2018, 06:06 PM

My daughter approves

JackB · 06-20-2018, 07:06 PM

Just Awesome....

**DeadheadNM** · 06-20-2018, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 1rippen6

Looks awesome, love the floor mats!!

Thanks! I was really pleased to stumble on those vintage mats.

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Originally Posted by JackB

Just Awesome....

Thank you! I cant wait to see yours done. I hope it doesn't motivate me to build another.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-20-2018, 07:37 PM

I'm absolutely in love Pete. What did you do with the green Blazer?

**DeadheadNM** · 06-20-2018, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I'm absolutely in love Pete. What did you do with the green Blazer?

Dale thanks so much. Hate to say it but the green blazer and my GMC went in a package deal to a guy in Ft Worth, TX who is a friend of my younger brother. I was hoping to find a home in WI with enough ready space to accommodate all the vehicles but that didn't happen so downsized. Sigh.

**DeadheadNM** · 06-20-2018, 07:44 PM

Here's an after photo of the B pillar that looked so awful on arrival. Barry did a great job refitting the quarter panel at the pillar.

parb · 07-08-2018, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Here's an after photo of the B pillar that looked so awful on arrival. Barry did a great job refitting the quarter panel at the pillar.

I really like the work you did on the pillar. How did you do the label? Any chance I could see a close up of that label? It looks excellent!

**DeadheadNM** · 06-20-2018, 07:46 PM

Before...

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-20-2018, 09:32 PM

Absolutely amazing job. It's a shame to have to sell the others but you still have the cream of the crop. Plus, I don't have to beg to buy the green Blazer! LOL......

ClassicStyle · 06-21-2018, 01:17 AM

Wow! Looks beautiful Pete!

mdunn · 06-25-2018, 05:20 PM

Pete - Looks fantastic!! Back a few pages ago you showed the repaint of the top. Do you have any information you can share on how you achieved that texture? Looks really good! Thanks in advance!

**DeadheadNM** · 06-25-2018, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mdunn

Pete - Looks fantastic!! Back a few pages ago you showed the repaint of the top. Do you have any information you can share on how you achieved that texture? Looks really good! Thanks in advance!

Absolutely! I was hoping someone would ask. Brad and Eric did a great job with Gravitex and that's what I was pushing for. My Eric has experience with this product and wanted to give it a go. The trials looked amazingly close. We went with it and honestly it looks OEM. The top looks amazing in person.

Rattle can - took eight cans - after seal and primer. Then painted GM 521 white.

Robert who sprayed the top used the same nozzle for all cans. There was a subtle difference in texture with the second can so he used that from the first can for all.

**DeadheadNM** · 06-25-2018, 09:53 PM

Thanks again for all the good words guys. Brad I think I'll follow in your foot steps on another build: father daughter tractor restoration

I may be picking your brain on this once we are settled.

I'll shoot some more photos in the next coming weeks. Would be great to make it to WI in time to join a 4th of July parade.

06-20-2018, 05:52 PM	#1
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06-20-2018, 05:53 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto more.. 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

06-20-2018, 05:54 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto another... 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

06-20-2018, 05:55 PM	#4
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Engine still needs some decals.... 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

06-20-2018, 05:56 PM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto ,,, 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

06-20-2018, 05:58 PM	#6
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto ---- 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

06-20-2018, 06:02 PM	#7
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto ,, 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

06-20-2018, 06:03 PM	#8
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Cool vintage water slide decal... 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

06-20-2018, 06:04 PM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Added this for Brad and Eric You guys and the 70 Blazer you built were the inspiration for this build. Thank you! 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

06-20-2018, 06:04 PM	#12
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,716	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Looks awesome, love the floor mats!!

06-20-2018, 06:06 PM	#13
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto My daughter approves 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

06-20-2018, 07:06 PM	#14
JackB Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Prescott AZ Posts: 199	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Just Awesome....

06-20-2018, 07:37 PM	#16
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,920	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto I'm absolutely in love Pete. What did you do with the green Blazer? __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

06-20-2018, 07:44 PM	#18
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Here's an after photo of the B pillar that looked so awful on arrival. Barry did a great job refitting the quarter panel at the pillar. 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

06-20-2018, 07:46 PM	#20
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Before... 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



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06-20-2018, 09:32 PM	#21
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,920	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Absolutely amazing job. It's a shame to have to sell the others but you still have the cream of the crop. Plus, I don't have to beg to buy the green Blazer! LOL...... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

06-21-2018, 01:17 AM	#22
ClassicStyle Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 215	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Wow! Looks beautiful Pete! __________________ 1972 Dark blue, Cst, Highlander

06-25-2018, 05:20 PM	#23
mdunn Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 119	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Pete - Looks fantastic!! Back a few pages ago you showed the repaint of the top. Do you have any information you can share on how you achieved that texture? Looks really good! Thanks in advance! __________________ 1972 Blazer CST 4x4

06-25-2018, 09:53 PM	#25
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Thanks again for all the good words guys. Brad I think I'll follow in your foot steps on another build: father daughter tractor restoration I may be picking your brain on this once we are settled. I'll shoot some more photos in the next coming weeks. Would be great to make it to WI in time to join a 4th of July parade. __________________ 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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