Project: Forged K5 - 1972 Blazer Build

[Justin G]

Project Intro -
For the past couple years I've been working on a K5 build. Started off in September 2012 excited about a 1972 Jimmy I traded a 2003 Honda Foreman for......see that one here.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542753

Parts Collection -
Although it seems like I haven't made any progress in 2 years, I've managed to acquire a few items that I'll be using for my build.
1986 CUCV - 1 Ton Axles, Hydroboost Brakes
2009 LY6 Engine - w/ 144,000 miles out of a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
6L80E AWD Transmission

The Sell -
Finally came to grips with the fact that my Jimmy was a mess. Needed new metal everywhere. Floor pans, rockers, torsion boxes, bedsides, bed patches, inner fenders front & rear. There wasn't a section of the Jimmy that didn't need some work. So after tearing it apart and stewing over it for 2 years......... I sold it!!

Depression & Regret -
It's funny..... that Jimmy was a heartache from Day 1, but I'm still bummed it's gone! In a moment of weakness & frustration I posted a Craigslist add putting the whole project up for sale.......before I knew it a guy showed up with a trailer and cash in hand and I had sold the Jimmy. I deleted the add before anyone else could show up! If it works out I might be able to get part of the Jimmy back......More on this later!

The Purchase -
After a few weeks of nation wide searching I settled on a 1972 Blazer I found fairly close to home. It was about 4 hrs from me.....just outside of Atlanta, GA. Still a project.......but a lot better starting point for my build.

Basic Build Plans -
1972 Blazer
6.0 LY6/6L80E/NP205
1 Ton Axles
H2 Wheels
37" BFG's
07-14 Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade 2nd Row Captains
Family Roll Cage

Pics -

[Justin G]

Some more pics.......

[mtully79]

Looks like a good start, best of luck with the build!

[Justin G]

Originally Posted by mtully79

Looks like a good start, best of luck with the build!

Thanks mtully.

[swyfor5]

Sounds like a good plan to me. What are your plans for lift height and tire size?

[Justin G]

Originally Posted by swyfor5

Sounds like a good plan to me. What are your plans for lift height and tire size?

I'd like to run 37's but may settle for 35's. Planning on using DIY4x's B52, & Rear Shackle Flip & Switch. Discussed my plans with Kurt and he thought these kits with the EZ Inch and Body Pucks would give me what I needed to clear 37's. I think that will be around 7" of lift.

Swyfor5 - Been following your build.......didn't see where you had selected a new tire size. What are you thinking on yours?

[K5 Addiction]

Gonna be a fun truck!

[K5 Addiction]

Makes me miss my old Blazers. Someday I'll build one & keep it.

[Justin G]

Originally Posted by K5 Addiction

Makes me miss my old Blazers. Someday I'll build one & keep it.

Hey James.......you'll probably have your truck finished and another Blazer built by the time I get this Blazer project done!

Looking forward to some more updates on the The Old Duffer.....

[Justin G]

Got my DIY4x parts in last week....

[Justin G]

Got these.....

[Justin G]

I took these over to Discount Tire......

[Justin G]

Still have to get the H2 wheels powdercoated but here is what they will look like when I'm done....

[Justin G]

So I saw some of Chad's (Hellaflush3d) work over on the 67-72 truck projects section of the forum and asked him to work up some renderings for my Blazer. Can't say enough about his work!

[Justin G]

A couple more....

[Hellaflush3d]

Thanks for posting them dude!

[mtully79]

I dig the white on black combo.

[Justin G]

Originally Posted by mtully79

I dig the white on black combo.

Thanks mtully......I had Chad render the color as Porsche GT silver. Had him draw it with LineX texture like MCMLXIX did to his Blazer (his is white LineX) I may go a little darker when the time comes but I definitely will be doing the black wheels, grille, bumpers, trim, etc.

[mcmlxix]

The renderings look great... but I guess I am biased....

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Killer rendering..and that LR3 doesn't suck either!

[Justin G]

Originally Posted by Justin@EntropyRad

Killer rendering..and that LR3 doesn't suck either!

Thanks Justin.....My wife really wanted an LR3 so I gave in but told her she had to let me powdercoat the wheels to make it a little different. She agreed and I think it turned out pretty good. My tow rig for now.....crazy but it's rated to tow like 7,700 lbs!

[ClassicStyle]

I love the rendering, makes me what to do one for my truck.

[Justin G]

So in my first post I mentioned how much I regretted selling the 72 Jimmy and how I might be able to get part of it back. Well for the last year I've been stopping by every few months to check in with the guy who bought it....he owns a body shop about 25 minutes from my house. A couple weeks ago I stopped by and he said it was my lucky day. He told me he would sell the Jimmy back to me for the same price he bought it for as he just doesn't have time to work on it.....so a couple days later I paid him and brought it back home.

The main reason I had regretted selling it is the almost perfect single wall black top that was on it, as well as a 1/2 top that I let go with it.

Here are a few pics of it......

[Justin G]

Been a little busy lately......Mostly on non Blazer related stuff! But the Blazer is not going anywhere....... just patiently waiting!

We made an addition to the family....

[Justin G]

Our first child....Mattie Lilla Mae Garrison and my beautiful wife Chandra.