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1970blazin · 04-05-2004, 02:23 AM

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JayDubBlazer · 04-05-2004, 12:15 PM

Looking good. My camera broke so I can't show any of my progress pics. Though I really haven't gotten much done yet.

bouncytruck · 04-05-2004, 12:31 PM

My camera works - but I don't. I havent' had any progress in over a year.

Hopefully with the sunlight after work, I may be able to get something done in the evenings. The steering wheel and carpet have mold growing on them!

2wdBlazer · 04-05-2004, 12:40 PM

LOOKIN GOOD!!!!! Hopefully some more daily drivers on the road to join me. I never see these trucks on the road.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-05-2004, 02:11 PM

You are getting close. Bet you can't wait to go for a drive.

**jamie72** · 04-05-2004, 05:21 PM

you need to stop working on that thing its too nice to drive as it is!!
but really it is going to one of the nicest blazer on this board,good job,keep us posted..
jamie

1970blazin · 04-06-2004, 12:13 AM

Put the cowl on and the front parking light housings. Got the hood on too but still need to get it lined up good.
Lining up the fenders, cowl and doors wasn't too easy, but we got it pretty close. Doesn't sound like alot, but man does this stuff take time...
Look for the right tools.....
"Where did I put that bolt?"
Tighten the bolt- fit the panel, loosen the bolt, fit the panel, tighten, loosen... WHEW!!

Diane

Swbman · 04-07-2004, 11:51 AM

Looking Great,You did a Hella of job on your blazer..tHopefully you will get to pull the top off this summer, I lived in Seattle for 12 years and I know how the summers can be.

1970blazin · 04-09-2004, 09:46 PM

here is a pic with the hood on and the front end finally all put together...We just need the sealer that goes under the cowl between the cowl and the firewall.
Starting on the doors this weekend....Electric windows----I couldn't talk my hubby into keyless entry....I will keep trying!

Once the windows are done we will be bolting in the front seats and taking it for a spin!!!! Yeah!!

1970blazin · 04-09-2004, 09:48 PM

Close up of the front grill

ljbear · 04-10-2004, 12:11 AM

Very nice!!!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-11-2004, 12:25 PM

Looking damn good.....

Bluegoose972 · 04-11-2004, 07:20 PM

Unbelievable....That thing looks awesome. I bet you can't wait to start driving it.

Great Job!

K5KRAZIE · 04-20-2004, 08:15 PM

Damn! Makes me envy the "dark side"

71RestoRod · 04-21-2004, 12:48 AM

Gorgeous. Simply gorgeous!

1970blazin · 04-21-2004, 12:58 AM

Thanks for all the great compliments guys!! This is the first time either my husband or I have restored a vehicle, and we are LEARNING alot of things

Good and Bad!! Lots of work, $$ and hard lessons, but we keep plugging away. We have a friend coming over in the next few weeks to install the DVD player and flip down screen (going to hang from the roll bar.)

Also a cd player in the glove box or something similar-(Keeping the orig AM in the dash) I hope the cd player sounds good - a 6x9 in each door, and a 6x9 in each of the cargo panels.
Anyways... I love this board!!
Diane

Southern Rebel · 04-21-2004, 10:05 AM

What did you have done to your top to make it look so new?

Dobie G · 04-21-2004, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1970blazin
Thanks for all the great compliments guys!! This is the first time either my husband or I have restored a vehicle, and we are LEARNING alot of things Good and Bad!! Lots of work, $$ and hard lessons, but we keep plugging away. We have a friend coming over in the next few weeks to install the DVD player and flip down screen (going to hang from the roll bar.) Also a cd player in the glove box or something similar-(Keeping the orig AM in the dash) I hope the cd player sounds good - a 6x9 in each door, and a 6x9 in each of the cargo panels.
Anyways... I love this board!!
Diane

Question? With the DVD flipping from the rollbar, are you going to ever take the top off? Security and the elements might be a major issue.

Also, make sure you get an amp rather than using the power from the stereo only. You'll get MUCH better sound that way with a fuller feel.

1970blazin · 04-21-2004, 07:17 PM

Living in Washington we probably won't take the top off much, but we are going to mount the flip-down screen onto an alum. plate, and then mount that on a plate that you can see in the pic below in the middle of the roll bar. We will make it a "Quick-release" sort of thing and be able to detach the wiring so we can take the screen out for "security" or "elements" Hopefull it will work okay- haven't REALLY worked out all the details---hoping for not alot of bugs in the plan

On the amp...I am not sure about any stuff with the stereo, but the friend that is doing all the work has a van that can blow your eardrums...he is REALLY into the whole stereo deal, so I think he will fix us up good!

Dragonslayer · 04-21-2004, 07:25 PM

Very nice pics!!

You are doing a great job with the restoration. About the suspension, what size lift and tires? I am thinking of a 4" suspension lift w/ 33x12.50 tires. Your Blazer looks just about right.

Dobie G · 04-21-2004, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1970blazin
Living in Washington we probably won't take the top off much, but we are going to mount the flip-down screen onto an alum. plate, and then mount that on a plate that you can see in the pic below in the middle of the roll bar. We will make it a "Quick-release" sort of thing and be able to detach the wiring so we can take the screen out for "security" or "elements" Hopefull it will work okay- haven't REALLY worked out all the details---hoping for not alot of bugs in the plan
On the amp...I am not sure about any stuff with the stereo, but the friend that is doing all the work has a van that can blow your eardrums...he is REALLY into the whole stereo deal, so I think he will fix us up good!

I like that plate. Way to have that welded in.

1970blazin · 04-22-2004, 01:31 PM

Dragonslayer- No lift- just stock. We put eagle alloy 15x10 wheels with 31" TOYO AT tires. Once I drive it I will let you know how it does!

Someday, eh? I still haven't driven this bugger!

teeitup · 04-22-2004, 07:59 PM

That looks AWESOME Diane!!!!!! I'll have some ???'s if/when I start on mine. I'll have to cut the doors the way you did. You two are doing a GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!

72 2wd Blazer · 04-25-2004, 09:27 PM

Very clean Blazer! Hopefully you'll be able to drive it around soon.

I still need to do a few more things to mine before I drive it much. I have to crawl under it and put a new oil pan seal on it. The one that came with the new motor was a 4 piece oil seal. Talk about dumb! Well it leaks (no suprise). So I'll try and find a better gasket and hopefully it will seal.

04-05-2004, 02:23 AM	#1
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04-05-2004, 12:15 PM	#2
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Looking good. My camera broke so I can't show any of my progress pics. Though I really haven't gotten much done yet. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

04-05-2004, 12:31 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	My camera works - but I don't. I havent' had any progress in over a year. Hopefully with the sunlight after work, I may be able to get something done in the evenings. The steering wheel and carpet have mold growing on them! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-05-2004, 12:40 PM	#4
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,213	LOOKIN GOOD!!!!! Hopefully some more daily drivers on the road to join me. I never see these trucks on the road. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

04-05-2004, 02:11 PM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	You are getting close. Bet you can't wait to go for a drive. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-05-2004, 05:21 PM	#6
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	you need to stop working on that thing its too nice to drive as it is!! but really it is going to one of the nicest blazer on this board,good job,keep us posted.. jamie __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

04-06-2004, 12:13 AM	#7
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Put the cowl on and the front parking light housings. Got the hood on too but still need to get it lined up good. Lining up the fenders, cowl and doors wasn't too easy, but we got it pretty close. Doesn't sound like alot, but man does this stuff take time... Look for the right tools..... "Where did I put that bolt?" Tighten the bolt- fit the panel, loosen the bolt, fit the panel, tighten, loosen... WHEW!! Diane Attached Images __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

04-07-2004, 11:51 AM	#8
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	Looking Great,You did a Hella of job on your blazer..tHopefully you will get to pull the top off this summer, I lived in Seattle for 12 years and I know how the summers can be. __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay

04-09-2004, 09:46 PM	#9
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	here is a pic with the hood on and the front end finally all put together...We just need the sealer that goes under the cowl between the cowl and the firewall. Starting on the doors this weekend....Electric windows----I couldn't talk my hubby into keyless entry....I will keep trying! Once the windows are done we will be bolting in the front seats and taking it for a spin!!!! Yeah!! __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

04-09-2004, 09:48 PM	#10
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Close up of the front grill __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

04-10-2004, 12:11 AM	#11
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	Very nice!!! __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"

04-11-2004, 12:25 PM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Looking damn good..... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-11-2004, 07:20 PM	#13
Bluegoose972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 248	Unbelievable....That thing looks awesome. I bet you can't wait to start driving it. Great Job!

04-20-2004, 08:15 PM	#14
K5KRAZIE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wa. State Posts: 352	Damn! Makes me envy the "dark side" __________________ TRUCKS '72 K5 '06 mega dually

04-21-2004, 12:48 AM	#15
71RestoRod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 494	Gorgeous. Simply gorgeous!



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04-21-2004, 12:58 AM	#16
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Thanks for all the great compliments guys!! This is the first time either my husband or I have restored a vehicle, and we are LEARNING alot of things Good and Bad!! Lots of work, $$ and hard lessons, but we keep plugging away. We have a friend coming over in the next few weeks to install the DVD player and flip down screen (going to hang from the roll bar.) Also a cd player in the glove box or something similar-(Keeping the orig AM in the dash) I hope the cd player sounds good - a 6x9 in each door, and a 6x9 in each of the cargo panels. Anyways... I love this board!! Diane __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

04-21-2004, 10:05 AM	#17
Southern Rebel 70' blazer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 71	nice looking top What did you have done to your top to make it look so new?

04-21-2004, 07:17 PM	#19
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Living in Washington we probably won't take the top off much, but we are going to mount the flip-down screen onto an alum. plate, and then mount that on a plate that you can see in the pic below in the middle of the roll bar. We will make it a "Quick-release" sort of thing and be able to detach the wiring so we can take the screen out for "security" or "elements" Hopefull it will work okay- haven't REALLY worked out all the details---hoping for not alot of bugs in the plan On the amp...I am not sure about any stuff with the stereo, but the friend that is doing all the work has a van that can blow your eardrums...he is REALLY into the whole stereo deal, so I think he will fix us up good! __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

04-21-2004, 07:25 PM	#20
Dragonslayer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 37	Very nice pics!! You are doing a great job with the restoration. About the suspension, what size lift and tires? I am thinking of a 4" suspension lift w/ 33x12.50 tires. Your Blazer looks just about right. __________________ 1972 Blazer CST 4X4

04-22-2004, 01:31 PM	#22
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Dragonslayer- No lift- just stock. We put eagle alloy 15x10 wheels with 31" TOYO AT tires. Once I drive it I will let you know how it does! Someday, eh? I still haven't driven this bugger! __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

04-22-2004, 07:59 PM	#23
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	That looks AWESOME Diane!!!!!! I'll have some ???'s if/when I start on mine. I'll have to cut the doors the way you did. You two are doing a GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

04-25-2004, 09:27 PM	#24
72 2wd Blazer Get Down! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 89	Very clean Blazer! Hopefully you'll be able to drive it around soon. I still need to do a few more things to mine before I drive it much. I have to crawl under it and put a new oil pan seal on it. The one that came with the new motor was a 4 piece oil seal. Talk about dumb! Well it leaks (no suprise). So I'll try and find a better gasket and hopefully it will seal.

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