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**DeadheadNM** · 07-07-2015, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by OLDYELLOW

I had put it on when I installed the antenna, but Brad took it off. I took it out of the trash can and put in my tool box.

Eric is that you? If so, want to say fantastic job that you and Brad did. I'd refer work to you guys any day. Good job on saving the 76 ball - I just got a handful of them at an antique shop.

**TBONE1964** · 07-07-2015, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Eric is that you? If so, want to say fantastic job that you and Brad did. I'd refer work to you guys any day. Good job on saving the 76 ball - I just got a handful of them at an antique shop.

Well, I have one of those 76 antenna balls too and probably paid too much for it. I was waiting for a thumbs up before I put it on my K20.

Sounds like a thumbs down by Brad and a thumbs up by Pete

We could start a 76 antenna ball club or something.

I agree with Pete as well, fantastic work Eric.

Take care guys,
Tom

**IronCanine** · 07-07-2015, 08:14 PM

I've got to rebut Eric's version of events....I do not believe I threw it in the trash...however, I do think it's a special occasion embellishment only. For instance: Cinco de Mayo, the season premier of How It's Made, 4/20, any mention of Burt Reynolds, Haley's Comet, when the McRib goes away, and Christmas.

...you know the usual.

As far as the pic below, this afternoon I went to register for the September Chip Foose/YearOne event in Brasleton and saw their "Bandit" Trans Am on the YearOne website. It made me think of Burt, so I went home and placed the ball on the antenna....simple.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-07-2015, 08:22 PM

Lmao!

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-20-2015, 10:36 PM

Very awesome build and it came out gorgeous.

**IronCanine** · 07-20-2015, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Very awesome build and it came out gorgeous.

Thanks Dale.

**IronCanine** · 07-21-2015, 06:10 PM

Well...I thought I had this licked (or at least taken it to my best reasonable point)...but when I picked this up from the printer today I noticed the artifact, or ghost lettering, or extra junk, or whatever at the very bottom edge. Gotta get that fixed and try again. Unfortunately I fly out to a meeting tomorrow and will be gone for a week or so...So it'll be next week before I can put one on the fender well.

tjsblazer · 07-21-2015, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

Well...I thought I had this licked (or at least taken it to my best reasonable point)...but when I picked this up from the printer today I noticed the artifact, or ghost lettering, or extra junk, or whatever at the very bottom edge. Gotta get that fixed and try again. Unfortunately I fly out to a meeting tomorrow and will be gone for a week or so...So it'll be next week before I can put one on the fender well.

Wow is all I can say. Like I said above I think you could print extras and recoup some of your costs and I'm still in line. Great work!!

smbrouss70 · 07-21-2015, 07:00 PM

Looks great, considering. If you end up with extras, I'd buy one for sure!

**IronCanine** · 07-21-2015, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tjsblazer

Wow is all I can say. Like I said above I think you could print extras and recoup some of your costs and I'm still in line. Great work!!

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Looks great, considering. If you end up with extras, I'd buy one for sure!

Thanks guys...I'll definitely have some extras. I've got a few because of course they prefer to print a sheet as opposed to a single. They've acknowledged the error and will do a rerun. It'll be exactly what you see minus those little marks at the bottom edge.

hold24 · 07-23-2015, 02:16 PM

Beautiful truck... Can I ask what # springs you went with from general springs?
I noticed they had a few to choose from.. Sits perfect

**IronCanine** · 07-23-2015, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hold24

Beautiful truck... Can I ask what # springs you went with from general springs?
I noticed they had a few to choose from.. Sits perfect

Thanks...

I think the numbers are:

22-384 front and 22-403 rear

I think the ones that they have that are less expensive are flat, non-tapered leaves. I got the tapered ones. I just wanted it to be as factory correct as possible and the numbers I got were supposed to be factory spec.

**IronCanine** · 08-03-2015, 05:27 PM

Jacking Instructions decal turned out pretty well. Got some spares that I'll post in the Parts forum soon.

smbrouss70 · 08-03-2015, 05:29 PM

Looks nice!

**IronCanine** · 08-03-2015, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Looks nice!

Thanks Steven.

**DeadheadNM** · 08-03-2015, 07:22 PM

Brad big thanks for your effort in reproducing the decal! Will keep an eye out for the sale post.

tjsblazer · 08-03-2015, 07:24 PM

Looks great. Glad you made a few extra. I'll keep an eye out for them.

Senorx · 08-15-2015, 07:53 PM

Oh my!!! Been so busy the last month with work and family. Finally catching up with the build. Perfection! Honored to have made your list of helpers. Congrats on the TOTM win in July.

**IronCanine** · 08-15-2015, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Senorx

Oh my!!! Been so busy the last month with work and family. Finally catching up with the build. Perfection! Honored to have made your list of helpers. Congrats on the TOTM win in July.

Thanks Eddie.

**IronCanine** · 08-15-2015, 10:12 PM

The old girl made it back out to Eric's for some small loose ends. The cars keep getting older at the shop. I'm afraid he's about one car away from working on horses. Jack was refinished and installed as well as the jack handle and associated spring (still looking for a lug wrench...that is the proverbial last piece of the puzzle). Also put in the tailgate seal brackets and seal. I took the approach that member bigdon-70blazer took (as outlined in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371141 ). It worked great. The garage seal I got was the same shape as his, but softer, just like the weatherstripping.

OLDYELLOW · 08-17-2015, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

The old girl made it back out to Eric's for some small loose ends. The cars keep getting older at the shop. I'm afraid he's about one car away from working on horses. Jack was refinished and installed as well as the jack handle and associated spring (still looking for a lug wrench...that is the proverbial last piece of the puzzle). Also put in the tailgate seal brackets and seal. I took the approach that member bigdon-70blazer took (as outlined in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371141 ). It worked great. The garage seal I got was the same shape as his, but softer, just like the weatherstripping.

Horses? I don't think so, its been bad enough working for a jack...

**IronCanine** · 08-17-2015, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by OLDYELLOW

Horses? I don't think so, its been bad enough working for a jack...

Hey, hey now...this is a family website. Let's keep it professional.

Furthermore, I think your equine epithet is unfair to both myself and the entire mule community. I've found that tenacity, persistence and consistency were productive and noble traits...and much like horses, mules don't rust...so don't be so quick to write off the horse thing.

Senorx · 08-15-2015, 10:49 PM

What bolts did you use to mount the spare tire carrier? I'm taking mine to my powder coat guy soon, but I don't have the bed mount bolts yet.

**IronCanine** · 08-15-2015, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Senorx

What bolts did you use to mount the spare tire carrier? I'm taking mine to my powder coat guy soon, but I don't have the bed mount bolts yet.

Mine aren't OEM correct. The pic below is what I believe to be factory correct and I'm sure it's on a thread somewhere (probably the Blazer bolt thread

). I used phosphate coated flange bolts. They matched other correctly phosphated interior bolts and I preferred the look. I got them at Fastenal...but Lowe's, Ace, everybody's got em.

Senorx · 08-15-2015, 11:21 PM

At this point OEM correct is slim to none. Just trying to get it installed and get my spare tire mounted. Thanks.

07-07-2015, 08:14 PM	#3
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,540	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off I've got to rebut Eric's version of events....I do not believe I threw it in the trash...however, I do think it's a special occasion embellishment only. For instance: Cinco de Mayo, the season premier of How It's Made, 4/20, any mention of Burt Reynolds, Haley's Comet, when the McRib goes away, and Christmas. ...you know the usual. As far as the pic below, this afternoon I went to register for the September Chip Foose/YearOne event in Brasleton and saw their "Bandit" Trans Am on the YearOne website. It made me think of Burt, so I went home and placed the ball on the antenna....simple. 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..."

07-07-2015, 08:22 PM	#4
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,306	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Lmao! __________________ 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

07-20-2015, 10:36 PM	#5
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,857	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Very awesome build and it came out gorgeous. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-21-2015, 06:10 PM	#7
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,540	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Well...I thought I had this licked (or at least taken it to my best reasonable point)...but when I picked this up from the printer today I noticed the artifact, or ghost lettering, or extra junk, or whatever at the very bottom edge. Gotta get that fixed and try again. Unfortunately I fly out to a meeting tomorrow and will be gone for a week or so...So it'll be next week before I can put one on the fender well. 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..."

07-21-2015, 07:00 PM	#9
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Looks great, considering. If you end up with extras, I'd buy one for sure! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

07-23-2015, 02:16 PM	#11
hold24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canton Ga Posts: 200	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Beautiful truck... Can I ask what # springs you went with from general springs? I noticed they had a few to choose from.. Sits perfect

08-03-2015, 05:27 PM	#13
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,540	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Jacking Instructions decal turned out pretty well. Got some spares that I'll post in the Parts forum soon. 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..."

08-03-2015, 05:29 PM	#14
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Looks nice! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

08-03-2015, 07:22 PM	#16
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,306	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Brad big thanks for your effort in reproducing the decal! Will keep an eye out for the sale post. __________________ 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

08-03-2015, 07:24 PM	#17
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,520	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Looks great. Glad you made a few extra. I'll keep an eye out for them. __________________ Jeff. '72 Blazer K5 "Camshaft opinions are like belly buttons; everyone has one and no two are alike" My Blazer Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626752 My Engine Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637336

08-15-2015, 07:53 PM	#18
Senorx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Texas Posts: 567	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Oh my!!! Been so busy the last month with work and family. Finally catching up with the build. Perfection! Honored to have made your list of helpers. Congrats on the TOTM win in July.

08-15-2015, 10:12 PM	#20
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,540	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off The old girl made it back out to Eric's for some small loose ends. The cars keep getting older at the shop. I'm afraid he's about one car away from working on horses. Jack was refinished and installed as well as the jack handle and associated spring (still looking for a lug wrench...that is the proverbial last piece of the puzzle). Also put in the tailgate seal brackets and seal. I took the approach that member bigdon-70blazer took (as outlined in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371141 ). It worked great. The garage seal I got was the same shape as his, but softer, just like the weatherstripping. 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..."

08-15-2015, 10:49 PM	#23
Senorx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Texas Posts: 567	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off What bolts did you use to mount the spare tire carrier? I'm taking mine to my powder coat guy soon, but I don't have the bed mount bolts yet.

08-15-2015, 11:21 PM	#25
Senorx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Texas Posts: 567	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off At this point OEM correct is slim to none. Just trying to get it installed and get my spare tire mounted. Thanks.



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