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ochre 72 · 04-09-2016, 08:44 AM

Very nice build. I picked up a few things reading through it. Looking forward to more progress.

IGOR · 04-12-2016, 03:13 PM

What color is that on your transmission? Is that also POR-15?

East Tex · 04-12-2016, 09:57 PM

It's actually one of a very few things that I've painted with a rattle can. But it looks great. Here is a pic of the label. The color is Cast Iron.

East Tex · 04-12-2016, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by shenk10

Great build. I saw you got extended emergency brake cables. I plan on going the same route, except I have a 6" all spring lift. Do you think the 3" extended cables would work with that or do you think I should go a little longer? I've tried searching and all I found was people just moving the bracket to the bottom rail which I dont want to do. Thanks.

I don't think the 3" cables would be long enough for your 6" lift. But, I'd be scared to guess how much longer you'd need them.

IGOR · 04-13-2016, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by East Tex

It's actually one of a very few things that I've painted with a rattle can. But it looks great. Here is a pic of the label. The color is Cast Iron.

Thanks!

72K5CSTDarkOlive · 04-13-2016, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by East Tex

More...

I like the bolts on the front diff!

East Tex · 04-14-2016, 12:53 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Flange-Serrated-Screws-Stain...

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Originally Posted by 72K5CSTDarkOlive

I like the bolts on the front diff!

They're stainless bolts. Here is the link to Amazon where I bought them. I put them on front and rear diff covers.

shenk10 · 05-04-2016, 02:49 PM

I'm running into the same problem with the rear brake hose. The brake line attaches to the hose with 7/16" fittings correct and the 3/8" fittings go to the brake drum? What did you tell inline in order to get the larger diameter tee fitting for the hose. I tried to explain when I order from inline but got a tee that fits the 3/8" fittings. Thanks for the help.

East Tex · 05-05-2016, 03:37 PM

The only thing that I told them was that I wanted a brake hose for a 1972 K5, that was 4" longer than stock (because of my lift kit). And it was the correct one when it came in.

Chad22873 · 06-05-2016, 11:29 PM

Anymore fresh painted parts laying in the grass? Lol

East Tex · 06-29-2016, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad22873

Anymore fresh painted parts laying in the grass? Lol

Haha no. As a matter of fact, I've been so busy at work, that I haven't touched the Blazer in months. I hope to slow down some this summer and get back at it.

East Tex · 01-06-2019, 10:34 PM

Been a while since I posted. I got the fuel lines buttoned up. I test fit the high mount A/C brackets, and afterwards painted with POR15 and reinstalled.

East Tex · 01-06-2019, 10:42 PM

Of course I had help from one of my Grands!

East Tex · 01-06-2019, 11:00 PM

I thought that I'd take the front shaft to the local drive shaft shop and have them rebuild the cardan joint, and while they were at it, I thought that I'd have them replace all the u joints in both shafts to save me the trouble. Well, I explained to them if they'd clean them up real good and put a nice paint job on them, I'd let them do it all and not just the cardan joint. I made it clear that these were going on a very nice restoration. Well, I couldn't believe my eyes, they didn't even take off all the grease/dirt before balancing or painting. I should have done it myself, because I had to re do their crap work.

East Tex · 01-06-2019, 11:03 PM

Got my tow hooks installed.

East Tex · 01-06-2019, 11:10 PM

So I finally bought me a tig welder and a Stainless Works 2.5" "builders" exhaust kit. It's 304 stainless and has straights, 90's, 45's etc. I'm still learning to tig, so don't be too harsh on my welds lol. Also bought some Borla Pro XS mufflers.

East Tex · 01-06-2019, 11:23 PM

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East Tex · 01-06-2019, 11:26 PM

Vibrant V band clamps were way better than Stainless Works. The hangers were Stainless Works and worked great.

East Tex · 01-06-2019, 11:39 PM

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East Tex · 01-06-2019, 11:42 PM

I've got both sides plumbed over the rear axle, and that's where I'll stop until I can get the body back on and see where the rear quarter panel sits. Then I'll finish it out behind the rear tires.

East Tex · 01-06-2019, 11:45 PM

Now I'm going to get it to where I can start it and check everything out before I put the body back on. I got core support and radiator on, now to figure out what hoses to get.

East Tex · 01-06-2019, 11:46 PM

aggie91 · 01-07-2019, 06:17 PM

Very Nice work on the exhaust! I might should come check it out in person some day...

East Tex · 01-11-2019, 11:48 AM

Come on by. I guess that I need to clean my shop up, before anyone sees my mess

04-09-2016, 08:44 AM	#226
ochre 72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Woodstock, Ga. Posts: 183	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Very nice build. I picked up a few things reading through it. Looking forward to more progress.

04-12-2016, 03:13 PM	#227
IGOR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 260	Re: Project 6 Point Oh What color is that on your transmission? Is that also POR-15? __________________ -Ben 1972 CST K5 - Undergoing frame off, 8.1/4L80E/NP205, 3/4 ton, 8" lift, currently a pile of parts that when assembled resemble a Blazer 1972 K10 - Rust Bucket, TBD 1976 C10 SWB, 350 / T350 My blazer build thread: https://ck5.com/forums/builds/72-k5-...17-update.410/

04-12-2016, 09:57 PM	#228
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh It's actually one of a very few things that I've painted with a rattle can. But it looks great. Here is a pic of the label. The color is Cast Iron. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

05-04-2016, 02:49 PM	#233
shenk10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Park, PA Posts: 312	Re: Project 6 Point Oh I'm running into the same problem with the rear brake hose. The brake line attaches to the hose with 7/16" fittings correct and the 3/8" fittings go to the brake drum? What did you tell inline in order to get the larger diameter tee fitting for the hose. I tried to explain when I order from inline but got a tee that fits the 3/8" fittings. Thanks for the help. __________________ Jordan 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer, 6" Lift, 35x13.5R15, 6.0/6L80E/NP205 1982 Chevy C10 SWB, 2006 LS2/4l70e In progress.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=439860

05-05-2016, 03:37 PM	#234
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh The only thing that I told them was that I wanted a brake hose for a 1972 K5, that was 4" longer than stock (because of my lift kit). And it was the correct one when it came in. __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

06-05-2016, 11:29 PM	#235
Chad22873 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 160	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Anymore fresh painted parts laying in the grass? Lol __________________ BR549

01-06-2019, 10:34 PM	#237
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Been a while since I posted. I got the fuel lines buttoned up. I test fit the high mount A/C brackets, and afterwards painted with POR15 and reinstalled. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

01-06-2019, 10:42 PM	#238
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Of course I had help from one of my Grands! Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

01-06-2019, 11:00 PM	#239
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh I thought that I'd take the front shaft to the local drive shaft shop and have them rebuild the cardan joint, and while they were at it, I thought that I'd have them replace all the u joints in both shafts to save me the trouble. Well, I explained to them if they'd clean them up real good and put a nice paint job on them, I'd let them do it all and not just the cardan joint. I made it clear that these were going on a very nice restoration. Well, I couldn't believe my eyes, they didn't even take off all the grease/dirt before balancing or painting. I should have done it myself, because I had to re do their crap work. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

01-06-2019, 11:03 PM	#240
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Got my tow hooks installed. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

01-06-2019, 11:10 PM	#241
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh So I finally bought me a tig welder and a Stainless Works 2.5" "builders" exhaust kit. It's 304 stainless and has straights, 90's, 45's etc. I'm still learning to tig, so don't be too harsh on my welds lol. Also bought some Borla Pro XS mufflers. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

01-06-2019, 11:23 PM	#242
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh More Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

01-06-2019, 11:26 PM	#243
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Vibrant V band clamps were way better than Stainless Works. The hangers were Stainless Works and worked great. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

01-06-2019, 11:39 PM	#244
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh More Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

01-06-2019, 11:42 PM	#245
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh I've got both sides plumbed over the rear axle, and that's where I'll stop until I can get the body back on and see where the rear quarter panel sits. Then I'll finish it out behind the rear tires. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068



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01-06-2019, 11:45 PM	#246
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Now I'm going to get it to where I can start it and check everything out before I put the body back on. I got core support and radiator on, now to figure out what hoses to get. __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

01-06-2019, 11:46 PM	#247
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

01-07-2019, 06:17 PM	#248
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Very Nice work on the exhaust! I might should come check it out in person some day... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-11-2019, 11:48 AM	#249
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Come on by. I guess that I need to clean my shop up, before anyone sees my mess __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

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