I finally got my Blazer painted(PIC'S) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BobbyK · 03-31-2003, 06:56 PM

Got the Blazer out of the paintbooth today.
I still need to reassemble the truck and the paint needs to be wet sanded and buffed out but it feels good to finally get it painted.
I painted it the orig. factory yellow.It's pretty damn BRIGHT!!!

I'll post a link to all the pic's when the truck is fully reassembled.
WOOHOO!!

**Joesjunk** · 03-31-2003, 07:06 PM

Looking good!! I like that color, looks like the "Light yellow" as the glove box would read. It is kind of a bright color.

70c10 · 03-31-2003, 07:11 PM

Looks like your truck will be a blast to drive this summer!

TODDS 72 · 03-31-2003, 07:38 PM

nice job...i like that looks sharp

bouncytruck · 03-31-2003, 08:00 PM

I'm so jealous! That looks great! That is the same color as my first K5.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-31-2003, 08:38 PM

Man that's a sharp looking blazer nice work!!!!!

slogo · 03-31-2003, 09:29 PM

nice job!

Blue Beard · 03-31-2003, 11:00 PM

Looking Sharp...............keep us posted

**Yukon Jack** · 04-01-2003, 10:51 AM

Looks great. How long will it take you get get it put back together?

BobbyK · 04-01-2003, 11:02 AM

It would prob. take a good week to put it back together but I'm taking my time plus I'm going on vacation for 2.5 weeks next week,so... prob. by next month it should be back together.

casey · 04-01-2003, 11:20 AM

shes gonna look spiffy, nice work!

BobbyK · 04-02-2003, 02:56 AM

I got the windshield in today.No real problems.I've heard of guys cracking a couple before they actually get it right.
It took me about 2hrs to put in though.

I'll be sanding down the rest of the fiberglass top tommorrow.Taking it down to the grey gel coat layer.I'll be applying a white roll-on product that replicates the orig. rough finish of the top.
This is the top so far.

I had a rack on the roof so I had to fill the mounting holes.

I also had cracks at each corner of the roof as well as a large crack on the lift gate,right were the t-handle is.
I filled all the cracks with an epoxy like filler/bonding agent.

1969 GMC · 04-02-2003, 03:25 AM

lookin good, and any 67-72 that is or was yellow is AWESOME, period.

Myride · 04-02-2003, 08:21 AM

Nice

BobbyK · 04-03-2003, 01:19 PM

Here is the stuff I'll be useing to re-cover the top.It's a 2 part system you mix together and it's white.I saw a sample of it and the finish is very similar to the factory "rough" finish on our blazer tops.

dubie · 04-03-2003, 01:23 PM

How much is that gator stuff worth, and where do you pick it up? I wanna do my floorboards in that bedliner coating, but didn't wanna use rattle can crap

BobbyK · 04-03-2003, 01:30 PM

Local autobody supply store,about $30-$40 bucks.Here is the product site.It's a Canadian company located in Toronto.

http://www.dominionsureseal.com/

The site says the Acklands there in Flin Flon is a dealer and should carry the stuff.

Gregsmx · 04-03-2003, 11:47 PM

Bobby, great looking paint job. Good luck getting the truck back together.

I'm starting a frame off on a '75 Blazer. I need to restore my top as you did, for similar reasons... a. there are some surface cracks that will need fiberglass repair, and b. the top was previously sanded smooth and painted.

Anyway, I've searched high and low for the correct texture finish for the top. Was previously considering rocker panel paint, or possibly a marine product called 'Allgrip'.

Please let me know how the Gator product works out, or if you've discovered any other product that more perfectly represents that strange texture on the Blazer tops.

Thank you, Greg

Gregsmx · 04-19-2003, 08:17 PM

Bobby, did you ever get the Gator on the top? I'd love to see pics (close ups) of the application when you do!
Thanks, Greg.

*Randy70C-10* · 04-19-2003, 09:21 PM

Nice job! It is bright!

brad2 · 04-19-2003, 11:03 PM

Wow that looks great!

stllookn · 04-20-2003, 02:16 AM

I really like the all black windshield rubber...looks good. Did you use the small diameter rope method to install?

theo70 · 04-20-2003, 08:34 AM

Man, that came out nice. It looks mighty shiny for not even being wet sanded yet. Kinda makes me want to consider "yella."

BobbyK · 05-15-2003, 03:29 AM

I tried the rope method but my "rope" was too small(it was string).I put the gasket on the window 1st then inserted the top of the window into the pinch weld.I the just worked the gasket with my fingers,sides then bottom.It took me 2hrs and my finger were killing me after.

Here are the pic's of the top after the Gator Gaurd was applied.
We used 2 cans and that still wasn't enough.It's a little thin in some spots.
I think I'll be painting it with some glossy marine paint as the finish with the Gator Gaurd is somewhat flat.We used a "Shutz gun" to spray the Gator Gaurd on.
It's very close to the look of the orig. finish.I think if we sprayed it a little thicker it would look better.

The rebuild is almost complete:p

griesel72 · 05-15-2003, 08:45 AM

looks good, keep us up on it

david

03-31-2003, 06:56 PM	#1
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	I finally got my Blazer painted(PIC'S)UPDATED WITH NEW PIC'S Got the Blazer out of the paintbooth today. I still need to reassemble the truck and the paint needs to be wet sanded and buffed out but it feels good to finally get it painted. I painted it the orig. factory yellow.It's pretty damn BRIGHT!!! I'll post a link to all the pic's when the truck is fully reassembled. WOOHOO!! __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 05-15-2003 at 03:36 AM.

03-31-2003, 07:06 PM	#2
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,690	Looking good!! I like that color, looks like the "Light yellow" as the glove box would read. It is kind of a bright color. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-31-2003, 07:11 PM	#3
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Looks like your truck will be a blast to drive this summer! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-31-2003, 07:38 PM	#4
TODDS 72 Not the nightly winner Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CHARLEMONT MA.USA Posts: 763	nice job...i like that looks sharp __________________ 72C10SWB BLUE 350/350 86K10LWB BLUE 5.7 700r4 7.5' fisher plow 93S10XCAB4X4 BLUE 4.3 4L60e 69gmc c10 v8 3 on the tree yellow 72k10 swb 350 3 on the tree green 86k15 swb5.0L 4spd brown

03-31-2003, 08:00 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I'm so jealous! That looks great! That is the same color as my first K5. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-31-2003, 08:38 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,600	Man that's a sharp looking blazer nice work!!!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-31-2003, 09:29 PM	#7
slogo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Morristown,TN Posts: 482	nice job!

03-31-2003, 11:00 PM	#8
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Looking Sharp...............keep us posted __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-01-2003, 10:51 AM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Looks great. How long will it take you get get it put back together? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-01-2003, 11:02 AM	#10
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	It would prob. take a good week to put it back together but I'm taking my time plus I'm going on vacation for 2.5 weeks next week,so... prob. by next month it should be back together. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

04-01-2003, 11:20 AM	#11
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	shes gonna look spiffy, nice work!

04-02-2003, 02:56 AM	#12
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	I got the windshield in today.No real problems.I've heard of guys cracking a couple before they actually get it right. It took me about 2hrs to put in though. I'll be sanding down the rest of the fiberglass top tommorrow.Taking it down to the grey gel coat layer.I'll be applying a white roll-on product that replicates the orig. rough finish of the top. This is the top so far. I had a rack on the roof so I had to fill the mounting holes. I also had cracks at each corner of the roof as well as a large crack on the lift gate,right were the t-handle is. I filled all the cracks with an epoxy like filler/bonding agent. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 04-02-2003 at 04:27 AM.

04-02-2003, 03:25 AM	#13
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	lookin good, and any 67-72 that is or was yellow is AWESOME, period. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

04-02-2003, 08:21 AM	#14
Myride Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 292	Nice

04-03-2003, 01:19 PM	#15
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Here is the stuff I'll be useing to re-cover the top.It's a 2 part system you mix together and it's white.I saw a sample of it and the finish is very similar to the factory "rough" finish on our blazer tops. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE



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04-03-2003, 01:23 PM	#16
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	How much is that gator stuff worth, and where do you pick it up? I wanna do my floorboards in that bedliner coating, but didn't wanna use rattle can crap __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

04-03-2003, 01:30 PM	#17
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Local autobody supply store,about $30-$40 bucks.Here is the product site.It's a Canadian company located in Toronto. http://www.dominionsureseal.com/ The site says the Acklands there in Flin Flon is a dealer and should carry the stuff. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 04-03-2003 at 01:33 PM.

04-03-2003, 11:47 PM	#18
Gregsmx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 338	Bobby, great looking paint job. Good luck getting the truck back together. I'm starting a frame off on a '75 Blazer. I need to restore my top as you did, for similar reasons... a. there are some surface cracks that will need fiberglass repair, and b. the top was previously sanded smooth and painted. Anyway, I've searched high and low for the correct texture finish for the top. Was previously considering rocker panel paint, or possibly a marine product called 'Allgrip'. Please let me know how the Gator product works out, or if you've discovered any other product that more perfectly represents that strange texture on the Blazer tops. Thank you, Greg __________________ '75 Blazer RAT 4X4 "BLAZIN" - Custom frame off Here's the website I'm uploading pics to: Greg's frame off project

04-19-2003, 08:17 PM	#19
Gregsmx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 338	Bobby, did you ever get the Gator on the top? I'd love to see pics (close ups) of the application when you do! Thanks, Greg. __________________ '75 Blazer RAT 4X4 "BLAZIN" - Custom frame off Here's the website I'm uploading pics to: Greg's frame off project

04-19-2003, 09:21 PM	#20
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Nice job! It is bright!

04-19-2003, 11:03 PM	#21
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,058	Wow that looks great!

04-20-2003, 02:16 AM	#22
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	I really like the all black windshield rubber...looks good. Did you use the small diameter rope method to install? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-20-2003, 08:34 AM	#23
theo70 COMING SOON... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 408	Man, that came out nice. It looks mighty shiny for not even being wet sanded yet. Kinda makes me want to consider "yella."

05-15-2003, 03:29 AM	#24
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	I tried the rope method but my "rope" was too small(it was string).I put the gasket on the window 1st then inserted the top of the window into the pinch weld.I the just worked the gasket with my fingers,sides then bottom.It took me 2hrs and my finger were killing me after. Here are the pic's of the top after the Gator Gaurd was applied. We used 2 cans and that still wasn't enough.It's a little thin in some spots. I think I'll be painting it with some glossy marine paint as the finish with the Gator Gaurd is somewhat flat.We used a "Shutz gun" to spray the Gator Gaurd on. It's very close to the look of the orig. finish.I think if we sprayed it a little thicker it would look better. The rebuild is almost complete:p __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

05-15-2003, 08:45 AM	#25
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	looks good, keep us up on it david __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

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