Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 05-14-2010, 05:46 PM

Well, this thread has been a long time coming. I'm not real good at taking pictures while working on the truck, but I'm going to get better.

Little did I know when I bought her that she was damaged goods. She took a shot to the right front wheel that was hard enough to bend the frame, hence the name "Tweaked". While trying to install the new core support and align the fenders I realized nothing was lining up correctly. A few minutes of carefully studying the situation revealed the problem. Nothing a couple of hours on a frame machine couldn't correct.

Now that the frame is straight and the front sheet metal is fairly well aligned it is off to the paint shop. I am actually 15 minutes from leaving to take her to get painted and I'm still now sure what I'm going to do. Repaint original two tone or change to a darker shade of solid blue.

Stay tuned to see what I finally decide!

Here are a couple of pics. The first is what I started with. The rest are where she sits waiting to ride to the body shop.

1LoC10 · 05-14-2010, 05:48 PM

sweet, cant wait to see it done

VA72C10 · 05-14-2010, 06:12 PM

cool...i'll follow along

**lolife99** · 05-14-2010, 06:24 PM

Subscribing also.

STOCKISH · 05-15-2010, 10:32 PM

Sweet, personally I like the blue and white factory two tone. Very classy color scheme. Nice work by the way.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 05-16-2010, 11:44 AM

Thanks guys! I look forward to getting her on the road. I decided to go back with the factory blue and white two tone.

72SuperCheyenne - Looks like I'll be moving your way in the next month or two. We've been looking at houses in the Wendell/Zebulon area.

Mike

Gemp · 05-16-2010, 03:51 PM

Subscribing........

menace121978 · 05-16-2010, 07:40 AM

^^ X2!

and subscribing!

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 05-16-2010, 06:47 PM

a little progress at the body shop today. Starting to take shape.

68Timber · 05-17-2010, 09:18 AM

Looks like they got busy on it. How long did he estimate he'd need it?

jgreene0717 · 05-17-2010, 05:34 PM

I like the factory two tone as well. Should turn out to be a very nice addition to the family.

silvereagle07 · 05-17-2010, 06:44 PM

Nice project. I agree on the factory color. I've always liked that combo. I hope you like the Wendell/Zebulon area. I live just a few minutes from that area.

Driveway Dreams · 05-17-2010, 11:44 PM

Looks like a sweet build! I will follow this as well. I would have voted for the factory colors...so, good choice. Should look great. Nice stance too.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 05-18-2010, 10:54 PM

Jason, they plan to spray is by the weekend.

More pics from the body shop today.

68Timber · 05-19-2010, 07:27 AM

Wow. Even the front clip off and windshield out... That's going to look great.

jgreene0717 · 05-19-2010, 12:14 PM

Man they are moving fast. Should look great when its all finished.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 05-19-2010, 04:59 PM

Trying to make sure it's done right. Costs a few extra bones, but worth it in the long run!

More progress: Primered with a guide coat (light blue).

68Timber · 05-19-2010, 05:44 PM

Looking good...

So you borrowed Jason's good wheels and tires for bodyshop rollers???

VA72C10 · 05-19-2010, 06:47 PM

wow, making good time on it!!!

jgreene0717 · 05-19-2010, 08:31 PM

Na I sold him those wheels a few months back. I went back old school with the rallye wheels.

68Timber · 05-19-2010, 08:50 PM

I love the rally's too, have them on two of mine. MC4x4, if you'd have mentioned it I could have brought you some 88-98 5 on 5 plain steel wheels with good tires for paint shop duty. I've got some sitting around I haven't bothered to sell yet.

Holler if you want them before they spray it.

When you get it back we need to do a Flip's cruise-in before you move to NC.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 05-19-2010, 09:27 PM

I've already bought a set of 18 inch boss 338's that are going on it. The body shop guy is going to buy Jason's old wheels from me so I suspect he will be careful about getting overspray on them! Thanks for the offer though!

You're on for the cruise in as long as I can get her put back together in time!

68Timber · 05-19-2010, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Chevy4x4

You're on for the cruise in as long as I can get her put back together in time!

That's not going to be an excuse.

Holler when you need help. I'd like to get some pics of ours together before you have to move.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 05-28-2010, 02:29 PM

More progress: close to go time!

djracer · 05-30-2010, 10:38 AM

Me too.

05-14-2010, 05:46 PM	#1
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Well, this thread has been a long time coming. I'm not real good at taking pictures while working on the truck, but I'm going to get better. Little did I know when I bought her that she was damaged goods. She took a shot to the right front wheel that was hard enough to bend the frame, hence the name "Tweaked". While trying to install the new core support and align the fenders I realized nothing was lining up correctly. A few minutes of carefully studying the situation revealed the problem. Nothing a couple of hours on a frame machine couldn't correct. Now that the frame is straight and the front sheet metal is fairly well aligned it is off to the paint shop. I am actually 15 minutes from leaving to take her to get painted and I'm still now sure what I'm going to do. Repaint original two tone or change to a darker shade of solid blue. Stay tuned to see what I finally decide! Here are a couple of pics. The first is what I started with. The rest are where she sits waiting to ride to the body shop. Attached Images

05-14-2010, 05:48 PM	#2
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build sweet, cant wait to see it done __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

05-14-2010, 06:12 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build cool...i'll follow along __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-14-2010, 06:24 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Subscribing also. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-15-2010, 10:32 PM	#5
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Sweet, personally I like the blue and white factory two tone. Very classy color scheme. Nice work by the way. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

05-16-2010, 11:44 AM	#6
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Thanks guys! I look forward to getting her on the road. I decided to go back with the factory blue and white two tone. 72SuperCheyenne - Looks like I'll be moving your way in the next month or two. We've been looking at houses in the Wendell/Zebulon area. Mike

05-16-2010, 03:51 PM	#7
Gemp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Posts: 262	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Subscribing........ __________________ 06' GMC 1500 Crew cab.....

05-16-2010, 07:40 AM	#8
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build ^^ X2! and subscribing! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

05-16-2010, 06:47 PM	#9
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build a little progress at the body shop today. Starting to take shape. Attached Images

05-17-2010, 09:18 AM	#10
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Looks like they got busy on it. How long did he estimate he'd need it? __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

05-17-2010, 05:34 PM	#11
jgreene0717 Jason Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 152	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build I like the factory two tone as well. Should turn out to be a very nice addition to the family.

05-17-2010, 06:44 PM	#12
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Nice project. I agree on the factory color. I've always liked that combo. I hope you like the Wendell/Zebulon area. I live just a few minutes from that area. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

05-17-2010, 11:44 PM	#13
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Looks like a sweet build! I will follow this as well. I would have voted for the factory colors...so, good choice. Should look great. Nice stance too. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

05-18-2010, 10:54 PM	#14
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Jason, they plan to spray is by the weekend. More pics from the body shop today. Attached Images

05-19-2010, 07:27 AM	#15
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Wow. Even the front clip off and windshield out... That's going to look great. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build



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05-19-2010, 12:14 PM	#16
jgreene0717 Jason Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 152	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Man they are moving fast. Should look great when its all finished.

05-19-2010, 04:59 PM	#17
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Trying to make sure it's done right. Costs a few extra bones, but worth it in the long run! More progress: Primered with a guide coat (light blue). Attached Images

05-19-2010, 05:44 PM	#18
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Looking good... So you borrowed Jason's good wheels and tires for bodyshop rollers??? __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

05-19-2010, 06:47 PM	#19
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build wow, making good time on it!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-19-2010, 08:31 PM	#20
jgreene0717 Jason Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 152	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Na I sold him those wheels a few months back. I went back old school with the rallye wheels.

05-19-2010, 08:50 PM	#21
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build I love the rally's too, have them on two of mine. MC4x4, if you'd have mentioned it I could have brought you some 88-98 5 on 5 plain steel wheels with good tires for paint shop duty. I've got some sitting around I haven't bothered to sell yet. Holler if you want them before they spray it. When you get it back we need to do a Flip's cruise-in before you move to NC. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

05-19-2010, 09:27 PM	#22
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build I've already bought a set of 18 inch boss 338's that are going on it. The body shop guy is going to buy Jason's old wheels from me so I suspect he will be careful about getting overspray on them! Thanks for the offer though! You're on for the cruise in as long as I can get her put back together in time!

05-28-2010, 02:29 PM	#24
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build More progress: close to go time! Attached Images

05-30-2010, 10:38 AM	#25
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Me too. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

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