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coming along nice

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It looks great, getting down to the very last "finishing touches".

I should change the name of my thread to "beginning touches" because it seems every day is a new start to something that will never end...
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...y/IMG_0045.jpg
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yep....a little difference between what I started with :lol:

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lol^

thats a pretty color, medium blue? factory color?

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Great job on the Blazer! It turned out great! too bad you have to sell it so soon, what with all the warm weather left, it would be cool to drive it till late fall at least.

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Looking good Jonathan!

Have you considered side trim?

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Yes, factory medium blue. The PPG code for the chevy medium blue cross referenced to a more modern chrysler blue which is what it says on the paint can codes. However, it does match perfectly with the original paint still on the firewall and under the spid sheet on the inside of the glovebox door.

I am probably going to take it Friday night and or/saturday night depending on weather to a couple of large local cruise-ins for a shakedown cruise and just to enjoy it.

I would love to do it and really think it would bring the truck to another level visually.....but I am going to leave it up to the next owner. If they like it they can put it on...and if they didn't want trim they wouldn't have to weld up any holes since the truck originally didn't come with any.

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Kinda sad to see a great project come to an end, but a great ride hittin the road makes it worth it!!! We all expect to see some pics of it out in the wild.: )

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Man let me tell you that thing is looking so sweet. Of course now that you have the top on I must see pictures of it outside the Garage..;) I may have to save a pic to my hard drive to let peeps know what I am looking for in a couple of years. Man that is some inspiration. Just don't tell JR that I said I am possibly going with the Blazer..:devil:

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Hope to take it to a cruise in Saturday night!

Will do....;)

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Tonight was frustrating with not having the hardware I needed for the top. Finally found some of the bolts but will have to buy some others tomorrow. Got the courtesy lights all hooked up. All lights now working. Jason was able to do a safety check and checked the timing and all fluids. (He's now a certified state inspector too)
Wanted to take a test drive but not with a loose top. Will hopefully bolt it on tomorrow night and make it to a local cruise-in.

Paint is going to be wet sanded and buffed Sunday morning by the paint guy and his top assistant. Can't wait to see it all buffed up to a shine!!!

Here's pictures showing the bezels on the lights and the trim rings and center caps I was also able to install with Jason's help on the rings that were kicking my butt ;) . Did I ever mention it has the Warn Gold locking hubs :metal:

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...3rd2010004.jpg
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...3rd2010001.jpg
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Paint got wet sanded and then buffed and is SUPER SMOOTH! Almost finished now.....and got a deposit on it so it'll be going to a new owner soon.

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...7th2010008.jpg

Jason's bike in the reflection
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...7th2010001.jpg

getting the emblems on
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...7th2010007.jpg

and cleaned up the engine after tuning it up and adding a fuel pressure regulator and fuel pressure gauge
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...7th2010004.jpg

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Great job on everything Jon, You really knocked this out of the park and quickly! Hard to believe how fast you got it done. I'm sure the new owner will be happy too. congrats on the sale.

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and the new owner is....??:lol: congrats to whoever it is.....hopefully a board member or soon to be!!!:D

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Congrats on a job well done... I'm with Geoff, is the new owner a board member?

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Congrats on the sale- great job

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dribble dribble drool...amazing results.
I'll feel terrible if I don't see this in person before it rolls out. Cruise-in this weekend maybe?
Take it on a shake down cruise to F'burg this fri lol...

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Thanks!

gonna have to come up here if you want to see it. Will probably be leaving by Monday or Tuesday...

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Thanks!

He joined to pm me so hopefully he'll post up on here when he gets it

Thanks

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Don't Forget we need final pictures outside the garage... :uhmk: need to save em to my hard drive for future Inspiration. Gratz on a quick sale and project well done.

Paul

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As well as pics of it driving away...

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Like these..... :chevy:
video to follow later tonight....
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...9th2010005.jpg
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...9th2010002.jpg
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...9th2010003.jpg
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...9th2010004.jpg
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should be on the back of Fine69's hauler next Thursday or Friday if all goes as planned....

Here's the video I took
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...9th2010009.jpg

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Nice. I am completely jealous! I want a Blazer now. The interior is super clean and the engine looks immaculate. PM me what brand the headers are and the price tag on em!

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Looks awesome Johnathan. There cant be much left for you to do.

Steve

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super job.... sweet blazer...

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Man let me tell you I am going to hate to see this thread end. Now I have to find another blazer thread to drool over. That thing looks awesome. It really does. Thanks for the detailed pics and descriptions of what was done. So what is on Tap next?

Paul

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Thanks. can't find any info on the headers on them or in the receipts. They have nice ceramic coating though. Not sure of the fit between 2wd and 4wd anyways....

THanks...just have to get the hatch together and then bolt the top and hatch on and it'll be done.

Thanks!

Next is up in the air right now....looking for another deal on a project...hopefully to finish my original build with the shaved cab I still have. Want a lowered truck and plan to USE it around the house.

Eventually I REALLY want a blazer myself. I'm going to go the 2wd route whether I convert it or not and it will be a roadster (always topless) as this thing is such a pleasure to drive with the top off. Need to find a smaller house with a bigger garage before that can happen though ;)

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And Charlie...I see you on here...you have till next thursday or Friday till Fine69 picks it up ;)

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Thanks to everyone who's followed along and offered encouragement. It's been a lot of work but I've enjoyed it overall. Going to give my wife a break :lol: and wait a bit but if I find a deal I'm going to be all over it ;)

The next owner seems like a really nice guy from our phone and email conversations and he wanted to let everyone know he'll post pictures up at some point when he gets it.

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The pics and vid look great...I just can't say enough how impressed I am with the final results. You guys rock in Richmond.:metal:
Any cruise plans for this weekend?

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Possibly taking my wife and kids to a cruise in down the street tomorrow night. You want to come down? :chevy:

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What did you use on the boot? Looks great- dunno how I missed this 'build' :chevy:

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Very nice. What size tires and lift is that?

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Well done Va., missed the build, but went back and read the whole thing...good read, and thanks for sharing

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Actually just soapy water then some of the low sheen armor all. Think I did it three times (armor all) until I was happy with a deeper black look to the boot....

33's can't remember the exact size unless I posted somewhere in the build. It was a 2" front / 4" rear lift. Since the blazers are lower from the factory in the rear it levels it out perfectly.

Thanks, it was a fun build since most of the dirty work was already completed....although I really do like tearing down these trucks....
I was happy with how it turned out and got a TON of great comments on my few test drives with it. I REALLY loved the Blazer with the top off. Definitely want to have a 2wd version some day that's a full time roadster (no top)

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Always liked 5150's, great looking roadster.....