Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Time? I retired at 47 :metal:
My door is always open if you're out this way.

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

47. Wow that is awesome. I work for your previous employers competitor down the 401 here in Cambridge. I got 3 more years to freedom 49. Can't wait.

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Impressive build, very nice work!

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Got a bit more done !! Top of dash is now painted as well as the roll bar. Also got some colour on it too. Nice to see, but the main reason was to paint the firewall so that next week I can get the body back on it's chassis. I need the room too because having them separated is like having to store 2 vehicles.

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Looks like an interesting colour. Looking forward to seeing it when complete. Remind me what you are thinking for wheels ?

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Will be using Ralley rims. I didn't really want to go to an aftermarket wheel, but I'll have to wait and see what they look like when installed.

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Hemi what kind of powder coating oven do you have??

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

I built from an old safety cabinet, the yellow ones used to store flammables. They are double walled, so I stuffed Roxul insulation in the cavities. I put 4 oven elements in (2 on top,2 on bottom) and I can get 400 degrees in about 10 minutes.

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

I have 4, if you pay shipping, they're yours

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Thanks, but the truck came with a set. I appreciate the offer.

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Damn thats pretty cool!!! Nice build you have going!!!

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

It's looking great. Love all the pics. It appears as if you get more done Ina day then I get done in a week. I will just be so glad to finally get all the rust cut out of mine so that the shop floor is not a$$ deep in rust.

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Oh yeah, forgot that. how's the beauty rings
Neat idea with oven

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Beauty rings are toast, but will get new ones. Already got new centers for them.

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Sorry for the slow progress !! ;)
I know you Guys like pictures, so here's some more.I just checked the date, and so far I've been working exactly 6 months on my build. Can't wait till spring !!

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

I think I just saw a Jeep in this colour in the Home Depot parking lot. I think it will suit a first gen body style.

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

I sure as heck hope so !! Too late to change my mind.:lol:

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Since I need to wait at least a month before blocking the primer, I figured I'd get some underdash stuff done.Was able to get the Old Air heat/AC unit in place and wired. The fit was pretty good, but I must say that the quality is not as good as a Vintage Air system. Hopefully it performs OK.
I'm using a Speedway aftermarket wiring kit, and for the price it can't be beat. Got way more circuits(20) that I'll need, but better too many than not enough. I found it odd that they only had a one 30 amp circuit for both heat and AC. Would have been nice if they would have deleted the 15amp CB circuit and put a 30amp in it's place. Who still uses CBs?
Was also able to get the windshield reinstalled. I reused the one that came with the truck because it was almost new. I used a new gasket from Precision, and the fit was perfect. It did take quite a few cuss words but it popped into place. The instructions say to put it in dry, but I used glass cleaner as a lubricant.

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Nice. Looking good. What are your plans for the floor? Rubber? MIP? Carpet?

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Did you fab your roll bar or buy it? I have been looking for one. I don't mind building one but I don't have a way to bend pipe that big and make it look good.

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

I'll be covering the floor with sound deadener (Peel&Seal), then carpet without the jute backing. I made my own roll bar and had it mandrel bent.

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

I have read about peel and seal somewhere. Perhaps in one of your posts. Where do you get it?

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

I live in Canada, so I get it from a roofing supply house. I think Home Depot in the US sells it.

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Engine bay is starting to fill up. So far I've had zero clearance issues, and it looks like it belongs there.

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

that looks great!

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Good progress.Looks great.

I like the paint too.

What color interior where you thinking ?

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Thanks for the comment.
Seats and carpeting will be black.

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

OUTSTANDING work! Very awesome.

I am interested in building a plasma table like that...can you point me in the right direction?

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Go to http://candcnc.com/
for the electronics. The table will have to be built with whatever you can afford or scrounge. The most expensive part will the the linear bearings. Try to find some used ones. Another way of getting the table is to purchase an old one with outdated electronics and rebuild it.

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Doesn't look like much progress, but I haven't stopped working on the Blazer. Finally got all the wiring done which took forever. I hate wiring !! Got the Dakota Digital dash installed too.
Fender and doors were temporarily installed so that the body mounts could be shimmed and tightened. I'm real happy with the door fits.The new grille was also fitted. It's real thin compared to the original.
Go my rad core this morning from Howe racing, so will be fabbing the tanks hopefully this weekend. Once it's installed, I'll be able to fire up the engine.

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

I can see the end soon!

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Me too !! Definitely went faster than I thought. Having Bill's Trucks so close made all the difference!! :metal:

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Looks great, nice progress. Where did you get the steering wheel mounting hub. Mine is a very old design, and the horn button keeps falling off

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

If your horn button is falling off, you may have the mounting ring clocked wrong. Remove the button, and you'll see that it will only go on one way on the ring.You may need to rotate the mounting ring 1 or 2 holes.


I got the rad done and installed. I plasma cut the tanks and they fit perfect. I only have about $200 in total to build the rad so it was worth a bit of time and effort considering buying a comparable unit would be almost $500.
I also got the AC lines installed. I haven't put the 134a in yet just in case things have to come apart. I did however evacuate the system and seems to hold a steady vacuum.
Hopefully will get it fired up next week.
Wishing all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !!
Dan

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Just outstanding workmanship Dan. Continuing to look great. Getting excited with you. Good luck on the key-turn....love that 70 grille!

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Maybe I missed it. Who did your harness and is it new or a reworked stock harness

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

I did my own harness. Just a reworked stock item, and it's really quite simple to do. This web site will take you step by step on how to do it.http://www.lt1swap.com/
Having a wiring schematic of the donor vehicle is a must also especially if you want to run all the emission components.

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Do you have any specs for the roll bar that you built?

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

I have a couple .DXF drawings of it. You may want to wait till I get the driver's seat installed before copying it. I designed it to fit under the Softopper, but am concerned about having the seat belt mounting point too close to my head. Time will tell if I have to modify it or move it back a bit.
It was made from 2 1/2 dia 1/8 wall tubing with a CLR of 5".
Dan

Re: Hemi's 70 Blazer build
 

Man, Super cool build you got going on. i wish i was there with ya to learn from your skills. Ive only seen one 70 blazer in med. gold and thats mine. You found the twin! :metal: