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blazin · 06-26-2010, 11:26 PM

with everything ive done to my blazer in the last 14 month.. i should have done a build thread. heres a some pics of the new gauge cluster, tilt stanless column and steering wheel. o and the 2006 chevy leathers. just finished the wiring.. well most of it, enough to get it back on the road. im waiting on the rest of the firewall insulation to re-install the heater and finish up the wiring. then get started on the stereo and center console and back side panels. the stereo is going to be sick!! all boston speakers and subs. alpine amps and deck. its going to have atleast 6 speakers with mid/highs and 2 12 in subs.

blazin · 06-26-2010, 11:42 PM

ok maybe a few more pics of the start when i bought it, old motor, new motor, lift ...ect ect

blazin · 06-26-2010, 11:44 PM

more

zammer · 06-27-2010, 12:56 AM

NIce work... I'll look for you around edmonton this summer..

HEAVY METAL · 06-27-2010, 04:22 AM

well damn .. thats sexy!

blazin · 06-27-2010, 09:32 AM

well here are a few more pics... installing the 6 inch lift, front brakes, the proper front grill. it had a 70 grill, but its a 72. new headlights, and all the new markers. i dont have ny pics of when i pulled the turbo 350 and installed the 700r4 or the driveshafts or when i pulled the 308's and put in 4.56 gears.

**Thealien** · 06-27-2010, 09:37 AM

Very nice

blazin · 06-27-2010, 09:41 AM

here's a pic of the roddoor panels i bought off a member.. im going to put wood in for the rear side panels and kinda ingrave the wood, so it kinda looks like these panels. not sure what im going to wrap them in yet. tweed maybe?? also going to start on the center console next week.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-27-2010, 04:19 PM

Sweeet ride. Where did that steering wheel come from?

BLUE THUNDER · 06-27-2010, 06:49 PM

Very nice.

jays454 · 06-27-2010, 07:54 PM

looks good!

tjsblazer · 06-27-2010, 08:18 PM

Nice. Where did you get the engine work done or is it a crate? Specifications?

blazin · 06-27-2010, 09:08 PM

ordered it at Billet Specialties

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Sweeet ride. Where did that steering wheel come from?

a local engine builder.. its a 383 stroker with 465 hp and 492 tq. engine dyno'd. not sure what specs you want to know.. edelbrock performer package, hooker headers, flowmaster super 40's, k&n, bla bla bla

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Originally Posted by tjsblazer

Nice. Where did you get the engine work done or is it a crate? Specifications?

VA72C10 · 06-27-2010, 09:48 PM

Looking good! Nice work so far!

tubbedII · 06-28-2010, 12:40 PM

Great looking blazer! On the current door panels, what was used to hold them in?

blazin · 06-28-2010, 06:19 PM

a few pics i took today after i washed it. its been sitting for a month, while i did the wiring and steering.

VA72C10 · 06-29-2010, 12:58 AM

Looks great!

**Yukon Jack** · 06-29-2010, 10:24 AM

That's very nice - how do you like those seats? I've got somewhat similar seats in my 69 K20 which makes the cab very tight, but I imagine they work a lot better in a K5.

blazin · 06-29-2010, 05:42 PM

thanx va72, its comin around. lots left to do.

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks great!

i love the seats, bought them for 200 bucks. cant go wrong with that. im 6'4 and a bit tall and i have enought room. i did move the steering column/wheel closer to the gauges too though. the biggest thing is the seat belt in the seat. i hate the old lap belts. im going to keep my eyes open for some with power, maybe from a caddy. i need to figure something out for the back seat aswell. any ideas

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

That's very nice - how do you like those seats? I've got somewhat similar seats in my 69 K20 which makes the cab very tight, but I imagine they work a lot better in a K5.

blazin · 06-29-2010, 05:59 PM

im not a 100% sure.. i think its just those clips and a few screws.

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Originally Posted by tubbedII

Great looking blazer! On the current door panels, what was used to hold them in?

blazin · 06-29-2010, 06:08 PM

i used u joints to do the steering, instead of the old rag joint setup. wish i got one of the u joints with the vibration deader. i dont like feeling vibration in the steering.. think i will buy one of those from flaming river for 170 bucks and heres a pic for yukon jack of the leg room i get with the seats pushed all the way back.

blazin · 06-29-2010, 06:24 PM

im not sure how much closer the column/steering wheel is to the dash but here's a pic. i put a collapsable steering rod in and move the steering wheel/column closer to the dash until it felt better then bolted everything up. in the event of a accident theres still room in the steering rod to collapse

Luba · 06-30-2010, 11:34 AM

Nice what size tires are those?

blazin · 06-30-2010, 05:36 PM

35's toyo's

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Originally Posted by Luba

Nice what size tires are those?

WHAMMYBAR66 · 07-02-2010, 09:58 AM

you are right !! So from here on out, keep us posted on your progress!! You have a really great looking truck !
Did you make the gauage panel or buy it as is and just install it ?

Again - your truck looks great ! It is nice to see one of our trucks lookin' so fine ! you should post some video so we can hear it run and in action !!

Whammybar66

06-26-2010, 11:26 PM	#1
blazin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 496	i should have started a build thread .....!!! with everything ive done to my blazer in the last 14 month.. i should have done a build thread. heres a some pics of the new gauge cluster, tilt stanless column and steering wheel. o and the 2006 chevy leathers. just finished the wiring.. well most of it, enough to get it back on the road. im waiting on the rest of the firewall insulation to re-install the heater and finish up the wiring. then get started on the stereo and center console and back side panels. the stereo is going to be sick!! all boston speakers and subs. alpine amps and deck. its going to have atleast 6 speakers with mid/highs and 2 12 in subs. Attached Images

06-26-2010, 11:42 PM	#2
blazin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 496	Re: i should have started a build thread .....!!! ok maybe a few more pics of the start when i bought it, old motor, new motor, lift ...ect ect Attached Images

06-26-2010, 11:44 PM	#3
blazin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 496	Re: i should have started a build thread .....!!! more Attached Images

06-27-2010, 12:56 AM	#4
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 370	Re: i should have started a build thread .....!!! NIce work... I'll look for you around edmonton this summer..

06-27-2010, 04:22 AM	#5
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 26	Re: i should have started a build thread .....!!! well damn .. thats sexy!

06-27-2010, 09:32 AM	#6
blazin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 496	Re: i should have started a build thread .....!!! well here are a few more pics... installing the 6 inch lift, front brakes, the proper front grill. it had a 70 grill, but its a 72. new headlights, and all the new markers. i dont have ny pics of when i pulled the turbo 350 and installed the 700r4 or the driveshafts or when i pulled the 308's and put in 4.56 gears. Attached Images

06-27-2010, 09:37 AM	#7
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,134	Re: i should have started a build thread .....!!! Very nice __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

06-27-2010, 09:41 AM	#8
blazin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 496	Re: i should have started a build thread .....!!! here's a pic of the roddoor panels i bought off a member.. im going to put wood in for the rear side panels and kinda ingrave the wood, so it kinda looks like these panels. not sure what im going to wrap them in yet. tweed maybe?? also going to start on the center console next week. Attached Images

06-27-2010, 04:19 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: i should have started a build thread .....!!! Sweeet ride. Where did that steering wheel come from? __________________ 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..

06-27-2010, 06:49 PM	#10
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: i should have started a build thread .....!!! Very nice.

06-27-2010, 07:54 PM	#11
jays454 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 39	Re: i should have started a build thread .....!!! looks good!

06-27-2010, 08:18 PM	#12
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,520	Re: i should have started a build thread .....!!! Nice. Where did you get the engine work done or is it a crate? Specifications? __________________ Jeff. '72 Blazer K5 "Camshaft opinions are like belly buttons; everyone has one and no two are alike" My Blazer Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626752 My Engine Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637336

06-27-2010, 09:48 PM	#14
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: i should have started a build thread .....!!! Looking good! Nice work so far! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-28-2010, 12:40 PM	#15
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: i should have started a build thread .....!!! Great looking blazer! On the current door panels, what was used to hold them in? __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

06-28-2010, 06:19 PM	#16
blazin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 496	Re: i should have started a build thread .....!!! a few pics i took today after i washed it. its been sitting for a month, while i did the wiring and steering. Attached Images



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06-29-2010, 12:58 AM	#17
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: i should have started a build thread .....!!! Looks great! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-29-2010, 10:24 AM	#18
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: i should have started a build thread .....!!! That's very nice - how do you like those seats? I've got somewhat similar seats in my 69 K20 which makes the cab very tight, but I imagine they work a lot better in a K5. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-29-2010, 06:08 PM	#21
blazin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 496	Re: i should have started a build thread .....!!! i used u joints to do the steering, instead of the old rag joint setup. wish i got one of the u joints with the vibration deader. i dont like feeling vibration in the steering.. think i will buy one of those from flaming river for 170 bucks and heres a pic for yukon jack of the leg room i get with the seats pushed all the way back. Attached Images

06-29-2010, 06:24 PM	#22
blazin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 496	Re: i should have started a build thread .....!!! im not sure how much closer the column/steering wheel is to the dash but here's a pic. i put a collapsable steering rod in and move the steering wheel/column closer to the dash until it felt better then bolted everything up. in the event of a accident theres still room in the steering rod to collapse Attached Images

06-30-2010, 11:34 AM	#23
Luba Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bay City, MI Posts: 128	Re: i should have started a build thread .....!!! Nice what size tires are those?

07-02-2010, 09:58 AM	#25
WHAMMYBAR66 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: LEE'S SUMMIT, MO Posts: 99	Re: i should have started a build thread .....!!! you are right !! So from here on out, keep us posted on your progress!! You have a really great looking truck ! Did you make the gauage panel or buy it as is and just install it ? Again - your truck looks great ! It is nice to see one of our trucks lookin' so fine ! you should post some video so we can hear it run and in action !! Whammybar66

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