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fun in dirt · 04-04-2007, 11:06 AM

Finally feel like we are making some progress on this "Bucket of Bolts". Had it since January; here's the what's been done so far: fixed all of the motor oil leaks, new dash pad, Autometer tach/oil/water/volt gauges, re-worked door panels, new seatbelts, replaced stump-jumped gas tank w/alum fuel cell, restored grill, fixed a few rusty spots & sprayed "death cloak" $50 paint job! Now I'm ready to do some gravel roads cruising topless. (Here are a few before & after pics)

Big J · 04-04-2007, 11:10 AM

Lookin' good.... What made ya decide to do a fuel cell in the back instead of tossin' in a repro tank under the truck? The dash pad and doors look good too...

fun in dirt · 04-04-2007, 11:17 AM

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fun in dirt · 04-04-2007, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

Lookin' good.... What made ya decide to do a fuel cell in the back instead of tossin' in a repro tank under the truck? The dash pad and doors look good too...

Plan on doing some offroad stuff with it later & didn't want to spend the $ on a new tank & it end up looking like the one that came out of it. Also didn't want to hassel with all the tank neck issues I've heard about. Had a bunch of cool AN fitting laying around for the plumbing & can't see them if it's all under the truck

NTR72GMC · 04-04-2007, 11:40 AM

It looks great in black!!!!!!!

Big J · 04-04-2007, 12:34 PM

That does look sweet in black.... What kind a paint job was that? Rattle can, or?????? Details please. Looks real good for 50.00.....

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-04-2007, 04:16 PM

fun in dirt · 04-04-2007, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

That does look sweet in black.... What kind a paint job was that? Rattle can, or?????? Details please. Looks real good for 50.00.....

Was Rustoleum Professional oil based paint (http://www.rustoleum.com/product.asp...ct_id=48&SBL=1) We did use a spray gun but had to thin it a good bit (I think something like 45 instead of the recommended 15). Used this same paint on a 4-wheeler trailer & it has held up good, so thought why not?

vtblazer · 04-04-2007, 05:27 PM

You might check with the local authorities to find out if that fuel cell is legal within the passenger space of a vehicle.

Maybe you already checked and your state allows it.

Sure does look good in black.

04-04-2007, 11:06 AM	#1
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,122	Back in Black Finally feel like we are making some progress on this "Bucket of Bolts". Had it since January; here's the what's been done so far: fixed all of the motor oil leaks, new dash pad, Autometer tach/oil/water/volt gauges, re-worked door panels, new seatbelts, replaced stump-jumped gas tank w/alum fuel cell, restored grill, fixed a few rusty spots & sprayed "death cloak" $50 paint job! Now I'm ready to do some gravel roads cruising topless. (Here are a few before & after pics) Attached Images __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" [B]'85 C10 [B] "Corpse" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

04-04-2007, 11:10 AM	#2
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Back in Black Lookin' good.... What made ya decide to do a fuel cell in the back instead of tossin' in a repro tank under the truck? The dash pad and doors look good too... __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

04-04-2007, 11:17 AM	#3
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,122	Re: Back in Black more pics: Attached Images __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" [B]'85 C10 [B] "Corpse" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

04-04-2007, 11:40 AM	#5
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: Back in Black It looks great in black!!!!!!!

04-04-2007, 12:34 PM	#6
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Back in Black That does look sweet in black.... What kind a paint job was that? Rattle can, or?????? Details please. Looks real good for 50.00..... __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

04-04-2007, 04:16 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Back in Black __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-04-2007, 05:27 PM	#9
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Back in Black You might check with the local authorities to find out if that fuel cell is legal within the passenger space of a vehicle. Maybe you already checked and your state allows it. Sure does look good in black.

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