72 K5 CST Blazer Build

[Gillnetter]

Great looking blazer!Where did you get that steering wheel it looks great with all your custom wood accesories?

[webfishr]

Originally Posted by Gillnetter

Great looking blazer!Where did you get that steering wheel it looks great with all your custom wood accesories?

Thanks. I bought it a couple years ago but it looks like they are available here: http://www.classicparts.com/1947-91-...tinfo/32-472W/

[webfishr]

Pictures from the last couple of days. Finished painting the grille and polishing. We got it installed, got the spare tire carrier back on, and backseat bolted in. Just have the bumpers, front seats, then I'll wire the stereo equipment. It's looking like a truck again....

[rsavage]

Webfishr - looks beautiful. Great job. We ended up with the same wheel too.

[47thriftmaster]

Lookin good

[rsavage]

Looks fantastic.

[webfishr]

Got the soft top installed. It fits like a glove and is a bit too tight so hopefully it'll warm up and stretch a bit more for an easier fit. Just about ready to call the body work done!

[webfishr]

Almost have the exterior completely done. Just need to put on the front bumper and fabricate some steps so my wife and kids can get in. Here's a picture of the top rolled up and rear spare tire carrier with gas can.

[rsavage]

Looks terrific. You make tremendous progress every week. I haven't ordered my top yet but I am wondering about the directions for install - are they good? Don't want to drill any wrong holes when mounting the side tracks or the front windshield bar. What's your take on them?

[webfishr]

Originally Posted by rsavage

Looks terrific. You make tremendous progress every week. I haven't ordered my top yet but I am wondering about the directions for install - are they good? Don't want to drill any wrong holes when mounting the side tracks or the front windshield bar. What's your take on them?

Thanks. The directions for the top are OK and are 4-5 pages. We would have been better off if we had actually read them to start with

The only holes you have to drill are for the ones for the front header bar for the front snaps. I believe there where 5 holes in total. The directions show you exactly where to place the bar. The side rails use the existing holes for the hard top bolts. One minor issue I'm having with the top is the way the door shuts onto the top. See the pictures below. When we put everything back together on the blazer and adjusted the gaps as best we could, the door gap is fairly tight. I think the top is supposed to fold inside the door edge but it's a very tight fit on mine given the adjustments and paint thickness. I hope I can get my door guards on but that's yet another issue for another day..... Not sure how I'm going to fix the top/door issue but I'll likely cut and restitch the edge just so it fits nicely. I need to send the photo to the company and ask also. I think even with a normal gap it would probably be tight. Hope this helps. I think the top looks great and it seems very well made.

[webfishr]

Calling the body work, paint, etc. done. Now I'm going to start focusing on the interior. Also noticed the brakes need some work on the drive home from the body shop. Kind of a bad deal when a guys put a bunch of money into a paint job and you can't stop the rig... LOL :-)

Here's a couple of pictures from the driveway. At least it's back in my home shop. Things are a lot cheaper there....

[rsavage]

Looking great. You don't have to go out of your driveway for a scenic shot, do you? Stunning view of Flathead Lake right out of your windows.

[teeitup]

Looks awesome!!!!

[webfishr]

Originally Posted by rsavage

Looking great. You don't have to go out of your driveway for a scenic shot, do you? Stunning view of Flathead Lake right out of your windows.

Thanks. I consider myself very lucky to have an unbelievable view here in Montana. Here are a couple of my favorite pictures of the view from my place. The moon rising over Angel Point on Flathead Lake and the kids jumping off our dock at sunset. Can't wait to now go around the lake with the top down on the Blazer!

[DustinU]

Very nice job, looks amazing. I really like the way the color combo looks.

[47thriftmaster]

Looks great, I see you made the drive home without hitting anything.

[MAC71]

WOW looks really good. I love the paint choice. How does the third seat fit?

[webfishr]

Originally Posted by MAC71

WOW looks really good. I love the paint choice. How does the third seat fit?

Well, I decided to hold off mounting it for now. I had planned to weld loops in the bed so the seat would simply snap in and out of for easy install and removal. It's on my list but not done yet....

[rsavage]

Looks fantastic. You did a really nice job. You should be proud.

[mustardjimmy71]

The wood inlays look beautiful. Almost too nice for a 4x4 haha

[OLD K5]

What a beautiful Blazer. Nice job. What brand soft top is that?
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[webfishr]

Originally Posted by OLD K5

What a beautiful Blazer. Nice job. What brand soft top is that?
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Thanks! Its a Softtopper (http://www.softopper.com/). Very nice quality and fits well. So far, I am impressed.

[1ATony]

Looking pretty awesome.

[Nothinghead]

Where did you get that spare tire carrier? Do they have one for my 79?
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[webfishr]

Originally Posted by Nothinghead

Where did you get that spare tire carrier? Do they have one for my 79?
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It was already on my Blazer years ago when I purchased the truck. It's a Model STC-13 or STC-5 Swing Away Tire Carrier. I'm not sure of the manufacture but I don't think they make them anymore. I had found this picture of an installation manual. Hope you find one.