72 K5 CST Blazer Build

[mustardjimmy71]

Originally Posted by webfishr

Started to clean up the grill. I think I'm going to paint the center black. I think it'll look really sharp with the color combination.

However, I've got to tackle this severe nick in the lower corner before going too far. I think I'll be able to fill this, sand it to contour, and then use some chrome paint to blend it. Hopefully this will allow me to repair and keep the stock grill at least...
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How did the grill turn out? Any pics or how to mould be appreciated. Thanks

[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....

[webfishr]

Originally Posted by mustardjimmy71

How did the grill turn out? Any pics or how to mould be appreciated. Thanks

So far, I've only shaved off the burrs and polished it. I decided to put everything back together to see if I would notice the cut. So, I haven't filled it in yet as planned. You really have to look to notice it with the location in the lower part of the curve. It'll probably drive me nuts and will get fixed before I call the restoration complete though.

[webfishr]

I've been on vacation with the family this last week so not much accomplished but before I left I had finished installing the rear carpeting and side panels.

[webfishr]

Had a couple of nice days here in Montana this weekend and last. It was able to get the blazer outdoors for some drive time and some nice pictures. I'm getting close to calling it done for now anyway....

[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.

[Nothinghead]

Thanks. Looks like I will need a new bumper to make this work.

Great looking truck. I really like the colors.

[jaros44sr]

Nothinghead, thought i just saw a spare tire carrier down in the classified section

[Nothinghead]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nothinghead, thought i just saw a spare tire carrier down in the classified section

I was just there and didn't see anything. Perhaps I missed it. I was looking for engines after all.

[Dale99]

Originally Posted by Nothinghead

I was just there and didn't see anything. Perhaps I missed it.

You did, I saw it this am. Needed repainted.

[MrGraySay]

That is one impressive build. VERY well done!!!
I'm a proud new K5 owner! I'm also very tall at 6'6" and am scouring options for replacement seats. How do you feel about the one's you've installed. Any advice?

[webfishr]

Originally Posted by MrGraySay

That is one impressive build. VERY well done!!!
I'm a proud new K5 owner! I'm also very tall at 6'6" and am scouring options for replacement seats. How do you feel about the one's you've installed. Any advice?

Thanks and congratulations on your new K5! I love these seats. Plenty of room and I don't think you'd have any problem even at 6'6". I'm 6'2" and a big guy. A couple of thoughts for you as you decide:
-These seats are nice because you have the shoulder belt built into the seat. Difficult to built in a shoulder harness if you want one on the blazer without the top on.
- You will of course have to weld custom brackets but that's just part of the fun and wasn't a hard engineering job. Great metal to weld onto with the construction of these seats.
- I did need to mount the passenger seat a little further forward than the driver seat however. When we made the brackets I didn't deal with the complexity of keeping the seat folding forward as the stock seats do. If I slide the seat completely forward you can get in and out OK but it's a tight fit unless you're kid size especially if the top is on. Without the top it's not too bad other than for me to climb to the back seat I need to undo the soft top bracket above the door to get in easy enough. I think it would be difficult and a tight fit even if I was able to have the seat fold forward somehow. The seats are just too tall to go far enough forward and the tracks for the power adjustment are large but I haven't tried either. The way I have it is workable for what I use the blazer for. It's mostly the kids in the back anyway.
- I still haven't wired up and gotten the heat pads working. They were tied into a computer before to measure temperature with dynamic settings and I'm not sure if I want to go through the headache of hooking all that up or just take the seats apart and put in a new heating pad or something else. I do think the heated seats would be a nice touch especially for the back seat. It gets colder in Montana when the sun goes down even in the summer so those late drives home or early morning runs would be a little more comfortable. Of course that's sort of being a bit plush but what the heck.

Anyway, those are my thoughts. Let me know if you want any measurements or better pictures and I'd be happy to get them for you.

[MrGraySay]

Thanks for the congratulations, it's definitely a dream realized. BUT, my mind is going bonkers now thinking about all the things I'll change/modify. Luckily she's already a beauty to start with, I'll post photos soon.
THANK YOU for taking the time to provide so much valuable information. It's solid advise & I'll probably get back with you when I actually get closer tonp pulling the trigger on the new seats.
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[MrGraySay]

This rig is inspirational, don't be surprised if you see me bite your style a bit... I sent you a PM a while back with a million questions, hit me up if you get a minute.
-Ryan

Originally Posted by MrGraySay

Thanks for the congratulations, it's definitely a dream realized. BUT, my mind is going bonkers now thinking about all the things I'll change/modify. Luckily she's already a beauty to start with, I'll post photos soon.
THANK YOU for taking the time to provide so much valuable information. It's solid advise & I'll probably get back with you when I actually get closer tonp pulling the trigger on the new seats.
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[webfishr]

Originally Posted by MrGraySay

This rig is inspirational, don't be surprised if you see me bite your style a bit... I sent you a PM a while back with a million questions, hit me up if you get a minute.
-Ryan

Thank you and absolutely happy to help. I certainly had lots of help and lots of ideas from many of the members and posts on the site. Zap me that list of questions anytime.

[mijos72]

Like the wood on dash . Did you buy it ?