The 72 Olive HICKEY Build!

[GM1970s]

Hello All!

Finally after years and years of searching, I finally found the right blazer for me! 72 K5 in one of my favorite colors, Olive Green! I've been after these old Hickey Accessories long before even thinking of owning a blazer at the time. Well of course, price ranging 18-20k for something that needs practically a whole new body. Any who! Traded my Square body pickup for it and now just acquiring parts for it. . Blazer is solid and originally came from Texas, curious to know if anyone may have owned it on here. Should be a very fun build and tricked out with almost everything from their catalog.

Like to keep this a running post and more of documentation for me! Feel free to comment or run ideas through if you think something I could do might be better! Always have open ears! Thanks!

Chris

[1rippen6]

I rotated the picture for easier reading, I have the cargo hooks that go with the roof rack if interested pm me.

[GM1970s]

Following up on the build, Thank you on the photo edit, still getting the hang of this form, I'm used to the classic Oldsmobile form style.

I got the roof of my blazer and getting ready for repairs, I'm not much with of a fiberglass guy, but some of the corners got me in questions. Cracks on the other hand should be a piece of cake. Had a lot of experience working on the ATC90 fenders from back in the day. Mocking up the roof rack for install before painting in Raptor White!

[bambbrose]

I have no advice on the fiberglass repairs, but just wanted to say that I enjoy a themed build and I'm looking forward to seeing it come together.

Well optioned rig originally!

[1970cstblazer]

Very nice looking rig as the factory made it. Some notable options too.

[1rippen6]

Here is what I have, and a patch panel if you need it.

[GM1970s]

Id most definitely be interested to add those to the build if possible!

I was completely surprised by the options this was equipped with, majority will be returning to the build!

Also, the past weekend, I took a ride to get another long search, Hickey Roll Bar! Super nice guy I dealt with, even had a squarebody Hickey hood I could not go home with lol. Whilst that's underway, I am working on my sidewinder winch to fit underneath the bumper for another addition to the build!

[1rippen6]

I'll do 80 plus shipping, if still interested send me your zip and I'll get a shipping quote.

[Blazerowner]

Do some research on the top being SMC and not fiberglass. I remember posts in the past where the SMC is a different process.

[GM1970s]

Small Week update.

Honestly not too much done, waiting for Carlisle swap meet to come and go before I start continuing my purchasing!

I appreciate the heads up on the SMC, and been trying to get all the bearings in order to go about and fixing that!

Did get my Jerry Can in prime and paint these past few days!

[GM1970s]

Monthly Update:

Did get a few more puzzle pieces for the K5, Carlisle happened in the beginning of the month, had a couple buddies meet up and buy some parts from one, another. 15x10 steelies from wheel vintiques, hatch and parts, another sidewinder for make good or parts, skid plate and grille guard.

I wanted to add a custom touch so i decided to talk with one of my overseas friends and if he could make me something out of plexiglass, man these turned out perfect! just need to make the center bend.

Decided to make a good winch out of the most recent one and through all my good parts at that one. Check out the original decal on the top plate! topped it off with a HE knob for disengagement from motorcity k5.


Lastly, just been painting and cleaning parts, all new u-joints in the shafts as well as the cv ball!

[GM1970s]

I know I really should get working on the blazer, but nah! More accessories!!

With help, finally got a hickey steering wheel all completed and ready to mount!
Dug up my license plate bezel I had stashed from my blue Squarebody a while back. I got bored one night this week and decided to polish roof racks. I think that will give it a nice touch with the white, grommets came as well. Ooo, also got my switch for the 4wd indicator, ordered a green light and bezel. Need to get some measurements off one of ya for the bracket!

Just messing around with my emblem, I took off the blue backing and tried my green that just came back from overseas from a good friend, just need to heat and bend for the bevel. Should look quite nice!

[GM1970s]

It’s now December,

Really not much done to the actual truck still but still going after the loose odds and ends, ended up getting a tach cluster off a local super cheap and decided to redo that while the winter months hit. New AC Delco amp gauge and with a luttys lens and bezel since they are practically 30min away. I go completely old school when it comes to part searching and decided to take a trip to look for anyone having trucks in backyards or whatnot to see what they might have. Lo and behold, after a few stops and a lead. Another K5 potentially for sale with some goodies on it I could definitely use!

[1970cstblazer]

The '71 Bronze Blazer is a shame.

[jerry moss]

nice project and a real nice option list. wish you were closer, i'd give you another sidewinder winch for parts.

[ATL Golfer]

Following. I have a survivor 72 Olive Green with a few Hickey goodies. Some I’m not sure if Hickey or not.

Brush Guard
Hitch
Roof Rails
Dual reserve tanks
Spare carrier

May be putting it up for sale this Spring. Tough decision! Love it.

[GM1970s]

Originally Posted by ATL Golfer

Following. I have a survivor 72 Olive Green with a few Hickey goodies. Some I’m not sure if Hickey or not.

Brush Guard
Hitch
Roof Rails
Dual reserve tanks
Spare carrier

May be putting it up for sale this Spring. Tough decision! Love it.

Hey man, sent you a pm! Have a couple questions!

[GM1970s]

Originally Posted by jerry moss

nice project and a real nice option list. wish you were closer, i'd give you another sidewinder winch for parts.

Thank you!! Yeah I’m super excited to get it all back up to par and on the road! Ironically enough, have 2 parts sidewinders as well to make that one pictured!

[GM1970s]

Been slow through December, with holidays and such, did get a great deal on inline tube for all my lines. Christmas special was going on and just perfect timing. While that was happening, a very good buddy hooked me up with my transmission and t case as well as a crossmember and Hickey Orignal Side Steps!

[1970cstblazer]

Check all of your lines ASAP. The kit I bought from ILT had two proportioning valve to frame lines that were for another application. Of course I had bought the lines two years prior to actually needing them. Upon calling them, I was met with a rude condescending representative that stated that they should have been unboxed and checked upon receipt, and that I needed to buy another whole kit to get the two lines I needed at a cost of about $200. I did that and finally received the line I needed, but this one incident has left a very sour taste in my mouth for that company. Other well respected members have had very lackluster dealings with them, mostly over mis-bent lines.

[GM1970s]

Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Check all of your lines ASAP. The kit I bought from ILT had two proportioning valve to frame lines that were for another application. Of course I had bought the lines two years prior to actually needing them. Upon calling them, I was met with a rude condescending representative that stated that they should have been unboxed and checked upon receipt, and that I needed to buy another whole kit to get the two lines I needed at a cost of about $200. I did that and finally received the line I needed, but this one incident has left a very sour taste in my mouth for that company. Other well respected members have had very lackluster dealings with them, mostly over mis-bent lines.

I appreciate you sharing about this, imma double check em immediately once I get home from work, I ended up buying another set of lines for another project I was working on, they came and I had to sift through them to figure out which ones were which. I wasn’t pleased with that, it seemed like ILT is going down hill from when I used to deal with them for a couple other projects… I’ll see what I come up with!

[GM1970s]

January been slow, even now February…

Got my custom emblem bent up and waiting on my NOS bezel to come in, then time to work on the grille and get that all situated. Stripping the crossmember for paint and that will also be done!!

Anyone who has Hickey Accessories, Please shoot me a message, I would buy and like to add to my build! Much appreciated, and catch you guys in March!