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nu2-72 · 03-04-2005, 10:17 PM

The front end is apart and clean. Ready for paint and start the rebuild.

BLAZERMAN · 03-04-2005, 11:08 PM

It looks like you took advantage of the nice weather and worked outside, what kind of paint are you going to use?

**Joesjunk** · 03-05-2005, 04:06 AM

Looks like a BIG summer project!!! Is that the white 3/4ton you are building?

nu2-72 · 03-05-2005, 09:56 AM

Yes it is Joe. I will post a pic of what comes next.
Rob, I do not know yet. Since you and Joe are both here, what do you guys think? No powder coat. Black. I want it to hold up well and be able to clean up and touch up if needed. (gravel roads you know)
I was thinking of spraying the Eastwood Black.
Is there a better choice?

BLAZERMAN · 03-05-2005, 03:42 PM

I was thinking of using the new Hardnose paint by POR-15 on my next project, it sounds like some tough stuff but havent talked to anyone who has used it.
Anyone here used this or any of the POR-15 products?
http://www.por15.com/product.asp?productid=249

Sweet72 · 03-05-2005, 04:02 PM

POR15 is some tough stuff and that Hard Nose should be great for your axle housing or any other chassis parts. POR is a Beech to remove with paint stripper and I've even had difficulty removing it with my sand blaster. Downfalls come when you try to paint in humid weather the whole batch may be ruined if you stir it and introduce moisture from the air into the can it can harden.

nu2-72 · 03-05-2005, 06:33 PM

Ready to paint and then these goodies. Everything NOS from the spindles out. Blasted the knuckles and some other stuff today. Soon as I spray it I will post a new pic.

teeitup · 03-06-2005, 12:16 AM

Looking good Kevin also LOVE your NOS stuff!!!!!!!!!!!

1STtimePRo'71 · 03-06-2005, 12:24 AM

That's right keep it original!!!

**Joesjunk** · 03-06-2005, 01:37 AM

Nice parts!! Keep us posted on your rebuild!!

Sorry I can't offer any advice on the best paint.

meathead95 · 03-07-2005, 04:30 PM

where did you get the nos lock outs? I would love to have a set of those.

nu2-72 · 03-07-2005, 04:38 PM

Hey Meathead, how you been? Found a couple sets a while back and jumped on them. Do you really want to know $? Got the housings, gears, Chrome rings and Blue knobs. I also have and you can see the gaskets, seals, bearings, inner and outer shaft deflectors, bronze washers and more. Should be pretty nice and the old parts are well worth saving and cleaning up. Nothing wrong with the innerds of the old stuff. Should be able to make another nice set.
Hardest thing to find right now has been one used Blue knob. I need one for my beater truck. Plier marks allowed.

Edmond · 04-06-2005, 05:37 PM

Great to see all that new stuff!!

Is the shop you build completely ready now?

Cya,
Edmond

SuperCheyanne72 · 04-06-2005, 06:39 PM

looks good!

nu2-72 · 04-06-2005, 06:51 PM

Edmond, work has been pretty slow for everyone but me. We have a new rule on OT. Nobody is allowed OT but me, and I have been getting my share. Usually 11 hour days. They layed off about 50 people last week and I think I am covering those hours. Have not had much time for the shop.
Then when I do get home, busy here. I picked up another 180 acres to manage for deer and turkey. Have been burning fields until last night. In between burning ( can't burn on the windy days) I have been putting in food plots. Prepped a 3/4 acre spot down in the timber on Monday. Planted the Clover Tuesday night.
Been discing for some row crops Wed. to Saturday. Rain started today so I will seed 20 acres tomorrow night if I can.
Various things. Lespedieza, millet, sorghum, sunflowers, beans, corn, Ladino clover and more.
Will get back on the shop soon.
Then I get ready for company in August !!

BLAZERMAN · 04-06-2005, 07:26 PM

I clicked on this old thread expecting to see that axle painted, assembled and mounted in a freshly painted chassis.

Kevin, thanks for bringing that video by, it might as well have been porn, nobody here wants to see it but me.

nu2-72 · 04-06-2005, 09:31 PM

You are welcome. But if you get excited by some old fat guy doing bodywork, well, we will have to re-evaluate our friendship.
Ha-ha.

Russell · 04-06-2005, 10:25 PM

Wow, looking good!

Did you sand blast the whole diff?

orangeuavol · 04-07-2005, 11:43 AM

Do you manage a wild game farm or is all that for your own private hunting?

Keep the progress pics coming.

nu2-72 · 04-07-2005, 08:30 PM

Russell, yes I blasted the entire housing. Every single piece has now been blasted and is ready for the rebuild.

Orangeuavol, this is for myself.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-07-2005, 10:17 PM

Nice looking progress can't wait to see the truck fully finished...

nu2-72 · 04-09-2005, 08:15 PM

Went to the shop last night and shot the primer coat. Closed up and let it hang in 80 degrees for the night. Went back today and shot the paint. I will start the rebuild tomorrow.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-09-2005, 08:20 PM

Edmond · 04-10-2005, 05:09 PM

That looks amazing Kevin!!
Can't say this enough, but I wish I had that space to work in.
Oh well, I guess I just have to keep on dreaming......

Cya,
Edmond

03-04-2005, 10:17 PM	#1
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Got a little done today The front end is apart and clean. Ready for paint and start the rebuild. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

03-04-2005, 11:08 PM	#2
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	It looks like you took advantage of the nice weather and worked outside, what kind of paint are you going to use? __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

03-05-2005, 04:06 AM	#3
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,702	Looks like a BIG summer project!!! Is that the white 3/4ton you are building? __________________ 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

03-05-2005, 09:56 AM	#4
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Yes it is Joe. I will post a pic of what comes next. Rob, I do not know yet. Since you and Joe are both here, what do you guys think? No powder coat. Black. I want it to hold up well and be able to clean up and touch up if needed. (gravel roads you know) I was thinking of spraying the Eastwood Black. Is there a better choice? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

03-05-2005, 03:42 PM	#5
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	I was thinking of using the new Hardnose paint by POR-15 on my next project, it sounds like some tough stuff but havent talked to anyone who has used it. Anyone here used this or any of the POR-15 products? http://www.por15.com/product.asp?productid=249 __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

03-05-2005, 04:02 PM	#6
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	POR15 is some tough stuff and that Hard Nose should be great for your axle housing or any other chassis parts. POR is a Beech to remove with paint stripper and I've even had difficulty removing it with my sand blaster. Downfalls come when you try to paint in humid weather the whole batch may be ruined if you stir it and introduce moisture from the air into the can it can harden. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

03-05-2005, 06:33 PM	#7
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Ready to paint and then these goodies. Everything NOS from the spindles out. Blasted the knuckles and some other stuff today. Soon as I spray it I will post a new pic. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

03-06-2005, 12:16 AM	#8
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Looking good Kevin also LOVE your NOS stuff!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

03-06-2005, 12:24 AM	#9
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	That's right keep it original!!! __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

03-06-2005, 01:37 AM	#10
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,702	Nice parts!! Keep us posted on your rebuild!! Sorry I can't offer any advice on the best paint. __________________ 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

03-07-2005, 04:30 PM	#11
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	where did you get the nos lock outs? I would love to have a set of those. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

03-07-2005, 04:38 PM	#12
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Hey Meathead, how you been? Found a couple sets a while back and jumped on them. Do you really want to know $? Got the housings, gears, Chrome rings and Blue knobs. I also have and you can see the gaskets, seals, bearings, inner and outer shaft deflectors, bronze washers and more. Should be pretty nice and the old parts are well worth saving and cleaning up. Nothing wrong with the innerds of the old stuff. Should be able to make another nice set. Hardest thing to find right now has been one used Blue knob. I need one for my beater truck. Plier marks allowed. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

04-06-2005, 05:37 PM	#13
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Great to see all that new stuff!! Is the shop you build completely ready now? Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

04-06-2005, 06:39 PM	#14
SuperCheyanne72 #1 OU Soonerfan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 85	looks good!

04-06-2005, 06:51 PM	#15
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Edmond, work has been pretty slow for everyone but me. We have a new rule on OT. Nobody is allowed OT but me, and I have been getting my share. Usually 11 hour days. They layed off about 50 people last week and I think I am covering those hours. Have not had much time for the shop. Then when I do get home, busy here. I picked up another 180 acres to manage for deer and turkey. Have been burning fields until last night. In between burning ( can't burn on the windy days) I have been putting in food plots. Prepped a 3/4 acre spot down in the timber on Monday. Planted the Clover Tuesday night. Been discing for some row crops Wed. to Saturday. Rain started today so I will seed 20 acres tomorrow night if I can. Various things. Lespedieza, millet, sorghum, sunflowers, beans, corn, Ladino clover and more. Will get back on the shop soon. Then I get ready for company in August !! __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide



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04-06-2005, 07:26 PM	#16
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	I clicked on this old thread expecting to see that axle painted, assembled and mounted in a freshly painted chassis. Kevin, thanks for bringing that video by, it might as well have been porn, nobody here wants to see it but me. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

04-06-2005, 09:31 PM	#17
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	You are welcome. But if you get excited by some old fat guy doing bodywork, well, we will have to re-evaluate our friendship. Ha-ha. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

04-06-2005, 10:25 PM	#18
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Wow, looking good! Did you sand blast the whole diff? __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

04-07-2005, 11:43 AM	#19
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 725	Do you manage a wild game farm or is all that for your own private hunting? Keep the progress pics coming. __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

04-07-2005, 08:30 PM	#20
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Russell, yes I blasted the entire housing. Every single piece has now been blasted and is ready for the rebuild. Orangeuavol, this is for myself. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

04-07-2005, 10:17 PM	#21
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04-09-2005, 08:15 PM	#22
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Went to the shop last night and shot the primer coat. Closed up and let it hang in 80 degrees for the night. Went back today and shot the paint. I will start the rebuild tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

04-09-2005, 08:20 PM	#23
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04-10-2005, 05:09 PM	#24
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	That looks amazing Kevin!! Can't say this enough, but I wish I had that space to work in. Oh well, I guess I just have to keep on dreaming...... Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

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