1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto - Page 10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**IronCanine** · 02-07-2018, 08:27 AM

NOS is best...boy, Pete, I'm running out of superlatives. Thanks for this pics. You never fail to deliver. A/C stuff looks outstanding.

**72ironmike** · 05-21-2018, 08:02 AM

Wow Pete ! Hard to come up with any more superlatives for this build. Outstanding.

**DeadheadNM** · 02-07-2018, 12:36 AM

He did an outstanding job on the box.

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-07-2018, 09:48 AM

Looks great Pete.

**IronCanine** · 02-11-2018, 03:19 PM

Hey Pete...do my eyes deceive me, or is that not 61 Dodge that we saw at Mild to Wild 5 years ago in your K20 build? I sure hope they're done!!!

**DeadheadNM** · 05-20-2018, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

Hey Pete...do my eyes deceive me, or is that not 61 Dodge that we saw at Mild to Wild 5 years ago in your K20 build? I sure hope they're done!!!

Brad you have the sharpest eye! Indeed that is the same dodge truck but was back briefly only to update some front suspension components. The owner has been driving and enjoying that truck for a while.

Vintage Windmills · 02-19-2018, 03:04 PM

Wow Pete. I am late to the party but glad to read this thread. Very nice to see your high level of attention to detail at work on another project! Nice find and project!

roOstersan · 03-02-2018, 05:11 PM

Great build Pete! X2 with everyone else..Thanx, and keep it up!

**DeadheadNM** · 05-20-2018, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looks great Pete.

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Wow Pete. I am late to the party but glad to read this thread. Very nice to see your high level of attention to detail at work on another project! Nice find and project!

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Originally Posted by roOstersan

Great build Pete! X2 with everyone else..Thanx, and keep it up!

In the home stretch guys thanks for following. Jud I'll be next door in Eau Claire by July - hope to visit sometime.

**IronCanine** · 05-20-2018, 08:44 PM

Thanks for the update Pete. Top shelf per usual. Seats look great. I know that was a pain. Can’t wait for more pics. This’ll be the cream of the crop.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-20-2018, 08:30 PM

Quick update. Progress continues. The blazer will move and stop under its own power now. The single wall top was stripped, has had the few cracks repaired and is on deck to be painted this week. The front fenders will be buffed then trim and interior will be installed.

Bucket and rear seats have been rebuilt. The front bucket driver and rear pass tracks were black phosphate coated with the bolts per OEM and the other brackets and hinges powder coated as these seemed to be painted originally. Foam is USA made - thanks Wes.

I assembled the inner outer grill today both pieces NOS with NOS bow tie and NOS hood bumpers and head light bezels.

Travisarmenta · 05-30-2018, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Quick update. Progress continues. The blazer will move and stop under its own power now. The single wall top was stripped, has had the few cracks repaired and is on deck to be painted this week. The front fenders will be buffed then trim and interior will be installed.

Bucket and rear seats have been rebuilt. The front bucket driver and rear pass tracks were black phosphate coated with the bolts per OEM and the other brackets and hinges powder coated as these seemed to be painted originally. Foam is USA made - thanks Wes.

I assembled the inner outer grill today both pieces NOS with NOS bow tie and NOS hood bumpers and head light bezels.

Great looking K5, who did you use to rebuild your seats? Just picked up some buckets and they need work.

**lks dcvn** · 05-30-2018, 12:27 PM

This thing is awesome - great job on the build!

**skrenly** · 05-31-2018, 09:25 AM

TOTY - lets vote now!

Pete the only thing your missing is a pair of NOS Hickey Floor Mats!

**DeadheadNM** · 06-01-2018, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Travisarmenta

Great looking K5, who did you use to rebuild your seats? Just picked up some buckets and they need work.

The seat brackets and all associated screws I had black phosphate coated locally with the exception of those pieces that were painted and those were powder coated. The foam is USA made from Wes at Classic Heartbeat and were installed locally by Gotcha Covered upholstery where the frames were stripped and painted black. It's crazy the frames were bare metal embedded in foam that in effect acts like a sponge. Fortunately my frames were solid.

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Originally Posted by lks dcvn

This thing is awesome - great job on the build!

Thank you. It's my final rodeo so to speak so trying to go out on a good last play.

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Originally Posted by skrenly

TOTY - lets vote now!

Pete the only thing your missing is a pair of NOS Hickey Floor Mats!

Lol! You're the best. In fact, I have those! They are literally in the Blazer at this moment. I can't wait to step on them for the first time. Vintage NOS purchased on this board thank you Mrtoni:

**DeadheadNM** · 05-20-2018, 08:45 PM

Added these NOS accessory steps - correct for first gen with instructions dated 1970 - for my wife. These were added in a manner such that they can be unbolted when desired. Without these my wife would grab ahold of the gb door to scramble inside.

**Sand Wrench** · 05-26-2018, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Added these NOS accessory steps - correct for first gen with instructions dated 1970 - for my wife. These were added in a manner such that they can be unbolted when desired. Without these my wife would grab ahold of the gb door to scramble inside.

This is even cooler than the Delco air shocks on the K20!!! Thanks for the inspiration Deadhead!

**DeadheadNM** · 05-26-2018, 09:35 AM

Thanks again guys. Getting so close. There was a short traced to the tilt column that's fixed. The radius of the tailgate handle is tight such that it contacts the upper middle trim - odd but something that shimming may easily fix. Also having trouble getting the clips for the bright trim on the tailgate to bite and hold to the gate but we are going to try clips from another source.

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Originally Posted by Sand Wrench

This is even cooler than the Delco air shocks on the K20!!! Thanks for the inspiration Deadhead

Lol! I still have this set up in the box. I am tempted to use this on the blazer if I get any sag with a rear load. I'm pleased the steps are removable and a real GM accessory. Was tempted to add front bumper guards but held back given these steps are present: want to avoid too many bolt-on items.

I'm really liking the look of the rally wheels.

**SoCoC10** · 05-26-2018, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Thanks again guys. Getting so close. There was a short traced to the tilt column that's fixed. The radius of the tailgate handle is tight such that it contacts the upper middle trim - odd but something that shimming may easily fix. Also having trouble getting the clips for the bright trim on the tailgate to bite and hold to the gate but we are going to try clips from another source.

Lol! I still have this set up in the box. I am tempted to use this on the blazer if I get any sag with a rear load. I'm pleased the steps are removable and a real GM accessory. Was tempted to add front bumper guards but held back given these steps are present: want to avoid too many bolt-on items.

I'm really liking the look of the rally wheels.

Good work Pete! Plus you don't want to distract the attention the tow hooks should get, with the bumper guards.

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**skrenly** · 05-20-2018, 09:15 PM

Steps look awesome! Really nice rare add on. Wife will appreciate them!

**DeadheadNM** · 05-20-2018, 09:16 PM

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Steps look awesome! Really nice rare add on. Wife will appreciate them!

Thank you Steve!

**DeadheadNM** · 05-20-2018, 09:16 PM

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rayray767 · 05-20-2018, 09:22 PM

Looking fabulous

02-07-2018, 08:27 AM	#1
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,541	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto NOS is best...boy, Pete, I'm running out of superlatives. Thanks for this pics. You never fail to deliver. A/C stuff looks outstanding. __________________ 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..."

05-21-2018, 08:02 AM	#2
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,056	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Wow Pete ! Hard to come up with any more superlatives for this build. Outstanding.

02-07-2018, 12:36 AM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,305	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto He did an outstanding job on the box. 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

02-07-2018, 09:48 AM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,861	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Looks great Pete. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

02-11-2018, 03:19 PM	#5
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,541	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Hey Pete...do my eyes deceive me, or is that not 61 Dodge that we saw at Mild to Wild 5 years ago in your K20 build? I sure hope they're done!!! 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..."

02-19-2018, 03:04 PM	#7
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Wow Pete. I am late to the party but glad to read this thread. Very nice to see your high level of attention to detail at work on another project! Nice find and project! __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

03-02-2018, 05:11 PM	#8
roOstersan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Vacaville, Ca Posts: 98	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Great build Pete! X2 with everyone else..Thanx, and keep it up! __________________ Jeremy Project: Antioch 'Trailer' Queen

05-20-2018, 08:44 PM	#10
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,541	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Thanks for the update Pete. Top shelf per usual. Seats look great. I know that was a pain. Can’t wait for more pics. This’ll be the cream of the crop. __________________ 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..."

05-20-2018, 08:30 PM	#11
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,305	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Quick update. Progress continues. The blazer will move and stop under its own power now. The single wall top was stripped, has had the few cracks repaired and is on deck to be painted this week. The front fenders will be buffed then trim and interior will be installed. Bucket and rear seats have been rebuilt. The front bucket driver and rear pass tracks were black phosphate coated with the bolts per OEM and the other brackets and hinges powder coated as these seemed to be painted originally. Foam is USA made - thanks Wes. I assembled the inner outer grill today both pieces NOS with NOS bow tie and NOS hood bumpers and head light bezels. 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

05-30-2018, 12:27 PM	#13
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto This thing is awesome - great job on the build!

05-31-2018, 09:25 AM	#14
skrenly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coronado, CA Posts: 1,085	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto TOTY - lets vote now! Pete the only thing your missing is a pair of NOS Hickey Floor Mats! Attached Images

05-20-2018, 08:45 PM	#16
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,305	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Added these NOS accessory steps - correct for first gen with instructions dated 1970 - for my wife. These were added in a manner such that they can be unbolted when desired. Without these my wife would grab ahold of the gb door to scramble inside. 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

05-20-2018, 08:46 PM	#20
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,305	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

05-20-2018, 08:47 PM	#21
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,305	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

05-20-2018, 09:15 PM	#22
skrenly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coronado, CA Posts: 1,085	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Steps look awesome! Really nice rare add on. Wife will appreciate them!



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05-20-2018, 09:16 PM	#24
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,305	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto top... 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

05-20-2018, 09:22 PM	#25
rayray767 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 1,136	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Looking fabulous

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