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c-1072 · 04-01-2005, 12:07 AM

Well i got the balzer evaluated it and cut it up ! got my self a rebuildable tub and had the frame sand blasted . hope to get the frame painted this weekend and the tub on by the next . Here is some pics hope you like them . I still cant find a solid windshield frame and i could sure use one , it is realy starting to drive me crazy .I will probably wind up fixing mine .

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-03-2005, 02:36 PM

Looking good keep us posted..

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-03-2005, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Looking good keep us posted..

c-1072 · 04-07-2005, 11:17 PM

Well i wasnt happy with what my blasting guy did so i pulled the suspension and brought it back to him so he could get the underside . i use a paint called chasis saver the por15 wasnt available in satin black gallons at the place i buy my paint . The tub gets a fresh coat to the under side and it will be on the frame by sunday . The last three night ive worked till midnight but i love to see the progress i am makin still have a long way to go .

Swbman · 04-08-2005, 07:07 PM

Man, You did a hell of a job on that frame....Great Work..

c-1072 · 04-11-2005, 09:48 PM

Well i finished up the paint on the frame sun night did not turn out as nice as i hoped but it almost never does for me . i assembled the suspension and gave it a final coat . I ran into a snag on mounting the new tub. On the 72 the rear cross member was notched for the frame but on the new one it wasnt so i guess i got to put in a body lift . It is probably gonna be a hockey puck speacial but what you gonna do . I want it done so i can get her bach in the shed so i can start the windshield frame . No pics of her mounted yet maybe tomorrow . posted a pic of the rear cross member you guys think it was a 2wd or did the earlier blazers not have a notch . i just figured it was easyiest to put in a body lift cause im not cutting the tub or the frame .

orangeuavol · 04-11-2005, 10:04 PM

dude, you're gonna set a record for the fastest blazer rebuild! Keep the pics coming, it keeps everyone motivated when we see great work and PROGRESS!

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-12-2005, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by orangeuavol

dude, you're gonna set a record for the fastest blazer rebuild! Keep the pics coming,
it keeps everyone motivated when we see great work and PROGRESS!

*dtlilly* · 04-13-2005, 10:47 AM

You do some fantastic work! Keep the pics coming on the progress.

c-1072 · 04-13-2005, 07:16 PM

Well i didnt get the underside of thr tub painted so i guess i will go with under coat after its all done . I finished bolting it bown and got it home . I hope tp start the wind shield prame rebiuld tonight . heres a couple pics .

wingman · 04-13-2005, 07:38 PM

Makes me want to pull the body of mine!

c-1072 · 04-13-2005, 07:43 PM

Ya i got held up in progress beacause of the notch not bieng in the new tubs rear cross member so i decided to put in a small bodylift .

c-1072 · 04-18-2005, 11:52 PM

Well got the winshield frame pieces all stripped and ready to assemble after i sand blast them . i am gonna por15 the inside before it goes back together . I used the drivers side post and complete front driprail from a 72 gmc parts truck . A few minor mods and it fits like a glove . Man it is a whole lotta pieces in the frame its made up of about three or four layers at the ends .

**raggedjim** · 04-19-2005, 09:41 AM

Slow down! Yer making me look bad...

You are doing a great job, keep it up!

Rg

East End K5 · 04-19-2005, 10:30 AM

How hard was it pulling the window frame out? Because I have to do mine after I pull the front clip...

Huskerboy2 · 04-19-2005, 12:36 PM

What kind of shape was the rear cross member with the notches on your '72. Could you remove that and put it on your new tub? I believe GeeEmm fabricated the notches in a 69-71 rear cross member.

c-1072 · 04-19-2005, 07:27 PM

east end it all depends on what you are replacing . if you can avoid pulling the entire frame do so . I replaced the whole thing cause the tub i bought didnt have one . By the way did you know the guy who was selling the nos blazer sides ? he lived on long island . I would realy like to get in touch with him . last time i tried his son replied and said his parents split and his dad moved to lake placid or something .
Huskerboy2 ; i didnt put the notches in to save time i just thought it was faster to put in a 2inch body lift . I think i had enough work to do .

By the way got the windshield frame sand blasted gonna coat the inside with por the put it together .

c-1072 · 04-27-2005, 09:07 PM

well its pieced together and test fitted . I got to find some muscle to help me get the top on before i weld it in full . it is realy nerveracking just eyeballing this frame in place but it realy does seem to fit well , excuse me if i sound amazed i guess you just dont know what you can do till you try .hope some of this helps some of you rust belt boys .

04-01-2005, 12:07 AM	#1
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	Got the project started finaly Well i got the balzer evaluated it and cut it up ! got my self a rebuildable tub and had the frame sand blasted . hope to get the frame painted this weekend and the tub on by the next . Here is some pics hope you like them . I still cant find a solid windshield frame and i could sure use one , it is realy starting to drive me crazy .I will probably wind up fixing mine . Attached Images Last edited by c-1072; 04-01-2005 at 08:25 PM.

04-03-2005, 02:36 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Looking good keep us posted.. __________________ 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..

04-07-2005, 11:17 PM	#4
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	blazer progress Well i wasnt happy with what my blasting guy did so i pulled the suspension and brought it back to him so he could get the underside . i use a paint called chasis saver the por15 wasnt available in satin black gallons at the place i buy my paint . The tub gets a fresh coat to the under side and it will be on the frame by sunday . The last three night ive worked till midnight but i love to see the progress i am makin still have a long way to go . Attached Images

04-08-2005, 07:07 PM	#5
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	Man, You did a hell of a job on that frame....Great Work.. __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay

04-11-2005, 09:48 PM	#6
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	mounted the tub Well i finished up the paint on the frame sun night did not turn out as nice as i hoped but it almost never does for me . i assembled the suspension and gave it a final coat . I ran into a snag on mounting the new tub. On the 72 the rear cross member was notched for the frame but on the new one it wasnt so i guess i got to put in a body lift . It is probably gonna be a hockey puck speacial but what you gonna do . I want it done so i can get her bach in the shed so i can start the windshield frame . No pics of her mounted yet maybe tomorrow . posted a pic of the rear cross member you guys think it was a 2wd or did the earlier blazers not have a notch . i just figured it was easyiest to put in a body lift cause im not cutting the tub or the frame . Attached Images Last edited by c-1072; 04-11-2005 at 09:53 PM.

04-11-2005, 10:04 PM	#7
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 724	dude, you're gonna set a record for the fastest blazer rebuild! Keep the pics coming, it keeps everyone motivated when we see great work and PROGRESS! __________________ 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.

04-13-2005, 10:47 AM	#9
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	You do some fantastic work! Keep the pics coming on the progress.

04-13-2005, 07:16 PM	#10
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	tub mounted Well i didnt get the underside of thr tub painted so i guess i will go with under coat after its all done . I finished bolting it bown and got it home . I hope tp start the wind shield prame rebiuld tonight . heres a couple pics . Attached Images

04-13-2005, 07:38 PM	#11
wingman Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 41	Makes me want to pull the body of mine!

04-13-2005, 07:43 PM	#12
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	body lift Ya i got held up in progress beacause of the notch not bieng in the new tubs rear cross member so i decided to put in a small bodylift .

04-18-2005, 11:52 PM	#13
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	windshield frame Well got the winshield frame pieces all stripped and ready to assemble after i sand blast them . i am gonna por15 the inside before it goes back together . I used the drivers side post and complete front driprail from a 72 gmc parts truck . A few minor mods and it fits like a glove . Man it is a whole lotta pieces in the frame its made up of about three or four layers at the ends . Attached Images

04-19-2005, 09:41 AM	#14
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,476	Slow down! Yer making me look bad... You are doing a great job, keep it up! Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

04-19-2005, 10:30 AM	#15
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	How hard was it pulling the window frame out? Because I have to do mine after I pull the front clip... __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

04-19-2005, 12:36 PM	#16
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	What kind of shape was the rear cross member with the notches on your '72. Could you remove that and put it on your new tub? I believe GeeEmm fabricated the notches in a 69-71 rear cross member. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

04-19-2005, 07:27 PM	#17
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	50/50 east end it all depends on what you are replacing . if you can avoid pulling the entire frame do so . I replaced the whole thing cause the tub i bought didnt have one . By the way did you know the guy who was selling the nos blazer sides ? he lived on long island . I would realy like to get in touch with him . last time i tried his son replied and said his parents split and his dad moved to lake placid or something . Huskerboy2 ; i didnt put the notches in to save time i just thought it was faster to put in a 2inch body lift . I think i had enough work to do . By the way got the windshield frame sand blasted gonna coat the inside with por the put it together . Last edited by c-1072; 04-19-2005 at 07:29 PM.



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04-27-2005, 09:07 PM	#18
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	got framed well its pieced together and test fitted . I got to find some muscle to help me get the top on before i weld it in full . it is realy nerveracking just eyeballing this frame in place but it realy does seem to fit well , excuse me if i sound amazed i guess you just dont know what you can do till you try .hope some of this helps some of you rust belt boys . Attached Images

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