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Engine and trans installed. Working on e-brake lines
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Installing misc. stuff.
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More engine stuff. Body is back on chassis.
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Just some misc. pics.
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Adding pieces to the engine.
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Adding more engine and suspension pieces. The more I looked at the tailgate, the more rust I found. Finally decided that a new one would be best. Hung new gate to check fit.
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A little welding and grinding for more precise fit. Out of the box, it is a really nice tailgate. It fit at least as good as the original,if not better!
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Fit top rail and drill holes. Drill holes and fit taillight, and upper gate trim.
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Fitting lower gate trim. I hung a woodgrain band on it, just to show Joel how good it would look! He said no, it wasn't stock. (I tried!) Finished metal work on right bedside. Mocking up lower side trim. I like to mock up any new parts, so I can drill or modify any holes before paint. It saves grief later!
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That is going to be one perfect 2wd Blazer.
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I don't know about perfect. I guess it depends on who's looking at it! It WILL be a nice blazer, that I would be proud to own. Joel said once, that it will probably be the nicest blazer that I have ever done. I told him yes...with the exception of mine! Of course mine will HAVE to be just a wee bit nicer, just because it's my own! LOL!
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C'mon already. Tease us with just one pic of it completed.
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How difficult was it cutting off the outer bed skin from the new bedside? I've thought about doing that also
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Nice looking blazer. I am new to the to the site and am doing a frame off 72 jimmy 4x4. What product did you use on the under side of the body. I like the textured look and would like to do that with mine. Thanks.
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Separating the new bedside outer from the inner, is as simple as drilling out spotwelds, and using a cutoff wheel, around the wheel well. If you really move slow, it might take all of 30 minutes. LLH Jimmy I used undercoating sprayed on with an undercoating gun. I usually prefer the way it looks from a spray can, but on this blazer, I was trying for a more original (rough) look. |
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I've been too busy lately, to take the time to post pics. So here are some more.
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Ready for some primer.
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More ready to prime.
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Epoxy sprayed.
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Tub and tailgate surface primed. Doors, fenders, hood, blocked and ready for 2nd prime.
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More of parts ready to reprime.
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Parts reprimed.
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Parts primed. Bedside blocked.
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Absolutely amazing work.
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Tailgate and rest of tub blocked.
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Rest of tub and tailgate primed.
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Wet sanded, and seam sealed. Getting ready for paint.
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Masked up and sealed.
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Color sprayed. 514 Red.
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And finally, some clear.
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You have done an incredible job with a sad old Blazer!
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x2 great work !!
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Looks great, nice work.
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Is that solvent basecoat you're using? Your booth must be 35 foot long plus!
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Yes, it is solvent based. Water based is pretty new to the area. I haven't tried any yet.
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I don't reckon you'd be wettin your floor down if you used waterbourne, unless you don't mind a 7 hour flash time. Can't buy solvent base here anymore. My booth is 14X24; bigger is better! The Simpsons quit sending me royalties years ago.
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Very impressing. If these pictures dont motivate someone, Im not sure what will.
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WOW!! that is a great job need to post before and after pics looks amazing good job saving another blazer
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Fantastic, man. What blocks do you prefer? I've been enjoying my Durablocks. I taped a 2x4 to my long block for the bedsides , came out pretty straight. Do you block when wetsanding, and what grit? Much respect for your work, Turp.
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what would a paint job like this run? do you always work this fast?
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