Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Anymore updates on this build?

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Yeah, I wld really like to see how you mounted your seats. Lots of pics wld be great. Thanks. Mario

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Truckman, you are the man... That is a serious project you have taken on!!

The Blazer I picked up is also a project for me and my 13 year old son... Maybe you guys can start a club, since were neighbors and all :metal:

Thanks for the info!!
Mc

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Hey hows it going Livermore guy here. Nice looking project you got there. Same with you McRed. I am curious what did Moss charge you to do that frame. They are around the corner from the machine shop I work at.

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Damm we have a community of 67-72's in the valley! Sandblast and powder-coat of everything including separate brackets and crossmembers was around $600? give or take a few. i also got a discount because the shop i used the shop account that i used to work at.

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Havent updated in foreverrrr....

Engine mounts
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...DSCN7557-1.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN7555.jpg
Tranny Crossmember
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8246.jpg
Painting the 5.3
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...DSCN8257-1.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...DSCN8266-1.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...DSCN8273-1.jpg

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Fuel system (73-81 blazer 25 gallon tank,tanks inc in tank pump running to a 1999-2004 corvette fuel filter/regulator)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8496.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8497.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8818.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8815.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8816.jpg
Chassis before body is mounted
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8819.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8820.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8822.jpg
Hydraulic Clutch
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8821.jpg

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

nice work, when will it be on the road, this year?

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

The goal is driveable but not yet finished by the end of summer

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Firewall wet sanded after single stage black
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8934.jpg
After Buff
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8948.jpg
Body Mounted!
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8951.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN9000.jpg
Engine fit, Hydraulic Clutch, Brake Stuff
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN9001.jpg
Unnecessarily smooth firewall :lol:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN9002.jpg
ORD 1" Body Lift for a total of 5" of lift
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN9003.jpg

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

A tornado went through my garage:lol:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8952.jpg
then took all day in 105 degree heat to clean:devil:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN9004.jpg
and i unearthed a bunch of parts awaiting installation!!!!!
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN9005.jpg

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Looking great and nice clean up of the work space!

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Wow, you've made a lot of progress. Can't wait to see more.

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Rough Mounted the front end!
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN9018.jpg

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

What are your plans for the doors?

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

They will be cut down once everything is roughed in. having the top part of the door gives something to leverage on for mounting.:metal:

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

It's looking good. Can't wait to see this one rolling.

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Max- the Blazer is looking so good... I can't wait to see it on the road. That one I sent you pics of from last weekend's car show made me think of your Blazer with how nicely it was finished. Only diff was they were running a 454 :metal: Keep up the good work, Buddy. PS- I haven't seen the shop (formerly known as the garage) that clean in years in the pics above!! :lol:

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Nice job bud, reminds me of fun times in the shops building with vehicles with my dad. Trevor

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

I'm interested in seeing pics of the NV 4500...particularly of the bell housing used with this trans and additionally photos of the clutch linkage. Thanks for posting your build.

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

i know all about the heat, it was 115 outside the day i was dropping the new motor trans t case in my 73!

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Better pics tomorrow... TEASER

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...DSCN9359-1.jpg

http://www.cascadeoffroad.com/cart.p...t_image&id=291

http://www.4x4rockshop.com/ProdImage...ptires/xat.jpg

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

I like those Extreme ATs! I had ProComp ATs before and like them, but those Extremes look better.

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Great looking teaser pictures. How much longer before it's on the road?

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

hopefully within a few months... just bought paint today:devil:

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

:metal:

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Nice progress. Love the wheels and tires. I can't wait to see more.

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Very nice work.

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

what manifolds are you using?

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

great built. i usually dont like wheels like that but those are awsome man. looking forward to seeing it done.

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Just the stock ones that came on the 5.3 in a 2005 Z71 pickup

Thanks man! I normally dont like these kind of wheels either but when i saw them i had no doubt that those were the ones for the truck.

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Just the stock ones that came on the 5.3 in a 2005 Z71 pickup

Thanks man! I normally dont like these kind of wheels either but when i saw them i had no doubt that those were the ones for the truck.

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Awesome build, I just read the whole thing! I like the idea of using the manual tranny....... that puppy should pull you out the canyons with no problems.

I'm wondering what your doing with the wiring and pcm? Are you re-doing the harness yourself? Who is reprogramming the pcm? thanks,
I am doing a father son build too....well 2 of them kinda.

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Gauge Cluster, before and after:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN9907.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...CN9917-1-1.jpg

Interior Paint and Start of Wiring:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN9910.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN9912.jpg

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

:metal::metal::metal:IT RUNS!!!:metal::metal::metal:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN9922.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN9924.jpg

Driveshafts are at the driveline shop being lengthened.
Seats are at the upholsterer.
Core support is at the powder coater.
Hoping for a test dive this week!:devil:

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

LOOKING GOOD! Who did your wiring harness?

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Congrats - one of the best steps to accomplish!

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Congrats on firing it up - love the dash bezel!

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 

Awesome, I bet you are excited! I love your setup. I have a 6.0 I'm waiting to install and I noticed my drive by wire pedal looks different than yours. Do you know exactly what make/model yours came from? Yours looks A LOT better.