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72Levi · 03-02-2009, 12:11 AM

Where is the speaker mounted for the radio?

Thanks 1970, I mounted the factory spec speaker on top of the radio and got it from www.turnswitch.com it sounds decent for the factory stuff. Big_al sent me a bracket so did Texanidiot, thanks guys.

ck... Seats from Tim Christian, Christian classics vendor on board.
Carpet from www.stockinteriors.com
Dash pad from Tim Christian
AM/FM radio from ebay
Tilt from a Sierra Grande
Tach from board member
Jute from Wholesale auto carpet locally
WORK...WORK...WORK

Driving it, PRICELESS!

70gmcjimmy · 03-02-2009, 11:16 PM

Beautiful truck. Thanks for the detailed pics and descriptions! Hopefully I didn't miss it but did you get the side panels from Tim Christian also?

I can vouch for the quality of the Stock Interiors carpet. Mine has been test-fitted and trimmed but has come back out. Very good price also, and USA made in Georgia.

Later---DAC

72Levi · 03-02-2009, 11:26 PM

The side panels are original, too expensive to buy, mine are still nice. Th carpet was a good price for the complete kit and yes Made in USA. Thanks for the compliment, I do love the convertible aspect

**jaros44sr** · 03-12-2009, 11:38 AM

Great work, enjoyed reading and watching your progress...

Got a question for you, you posted up a pic of your engine compartment, there is an electrical devise mounted to the passenger side fender(red and black wires going to it) is this a junction block? Mine doesn't have one, and I would like to get one, but I need to know what to search for.

Any help?

72Levi · 03-12-2009, 09:37 PM

jaros, yes it is a junction box, here are pics and I can trace the wires if you need me to, lmk.

**jaros44sr** · 03-13-2009, 06:59 AM

Yes that would be great, I only have 2 wires in that area, one is a red w/fusible link and a black w/ the large connecter on it like yours, but I don't have the second black wire. I've never had good things happen when I hook a red and black wire together.

I also have my alt. wires in that area...
Can I use your pic. to locate the part?

72Levi · 03-13-2009, 07:36 PM

The second black wire is kind of weird, it is connected with a fusible link and goes from black-red. It runs in the harness over the radiator and it seems like its connected to the voltage regulator as red. There is black tape and I can't tell 100%. The red one from the junction box goes connected directly to the battery. The other black one from junction box runs along the radiator and into the taped harness, lights? Yes by all means use my pics and get what you need. Maybe not much help as tape is around wires from plastic cover/harness on top of radiator. LMK if I can help further or if u need more pics.

70 Suburban · 03-13-2009, 07:56 PM

not sure if its in the fsm that detailed

**jaros44sr** · 03-13-2009, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72Levi

The second black wire is kind of weird, it is connected with a fusible link and goes from black-red. It runs in the harness over the radiator and it seems like its connected to the voltage regulator as red. There is black tape and I can't tell 100%. The red one from the junction box goes connected directly to the battery. The other black one from junction box runs along the radiator and into the taped harness, lights? Yes by all means use my pics and get what you need. Maybe not much help as tape is around wires from plastic cover/harness on top of radiator. LMK if I can help further or if u need more pics.

Thank you for your time and pics.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

not sure if its in the fsm that detailed

Why didn't I think in that!

70 Suburban · 03-13-2009, 11:07 PM

tell you what ill go take a look for you

70 Suburban · 03-13-2009, 11:47 PM

i took a look at the red wire goes to the terminal. then one black wire to fusable link. from there it splits off to the reg. then alt and fuse panel. im not sure about the other unless you had aux battery.

OARNGESI · 03-14-2009, 12:46 AM

That thing came out really nice

**jaros44sr** · 03-14-2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

i took a look at the red wire goes to the terminal. then one black wire to fusable link. from there it splits off to the reg. then alt and fuse panel. im not sure about the other unless you had aux battery.

Thank you for taking the time for me

RED72blazer · 03-14-2009, 05:08 PM

Guys I believe that is the junction for the lights and power for anything that should be on when the car is off.

glimmertwin01 · 03-14-2009, 05:19 PM

Gotta Love the Ochre! Nice ride man

CDA 455 · 03-14-2009, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72Levi

Hello All, I drove the Blazer today for the first time with the fat mat, there is a difference. Even though I have the top off I can tell it helped from the past drives when it was only the carpet. I did put a layer of jute under the carpet so I am sure everything does help. It was a beautiful day and the ride was very nice.

Awesome!!

Your rig looks great!!

**jaros44sr** · 03-14-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RED72blazer

Guys I believe that is the junction for the lights and power for anything that should be on when the car is off.

Could you explain a little further, example of what mite be on when the car is off

'72customdeluxe · 03-21-2009, 02:21 AM

She looks great! Now I just need to make some *forward* progress on mine. Your interior is all saddle right? I think I want to convert it back to factory saddle color. Plus it might cool it off a little.

ragtopblazer · 06-19-2009, 07:10 PM

That thing looks awesome. I looked on line at the carpet colors which carpet and what color was it.

thanks 4 the inspiration

'72customdeluxe · 06-19-2009, 07:51 PM

The color is saddle. And I figured out I was thinking of parchment interior when I said my original was saddle, it's really black

red71cheyenne · 06-21-2009, 08:38 PM

Man, that is a sweet Ochre baby. Great work!

Not sure if Jaros got the answer or not, but the fusible link is in the ckt for the ammeter. It runs from the juntion to the alternator then into the harness for the fuse box eventually ending up at the ammeter. Its not really "on" when the key is off, it just has power sitting there and available in case you put the key in acc or start the truck.

71jimmy · 06-22-2009, 01:02 AM

Red, great explanation of that wire. We (all the lurkers) appreciate the update for Jaros.

**jaros44sr** · 06-22-2009, 01:52 PM

We just hijacked the crap outa Levi's thread, but it is one beautiful stock truck...

Thanks for the answer Red, I think I understand the function of that ckt. Never had a red and black wire hooked together before. Since the ckt is really never "on", I should be OK

72Levi · 06-22-2009, 07:12 PM

no problem guys. I like it when questions are answered with or without hijacking

red71cheyenne · 06-22-2009, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

We just hijacked the crap outa Levi's thread, but it is one beautiful stock truck...

Thanks for the answer Red, I think I understand the function of that ckt. Never had a red and black wire hooked together before. Since the ckt is really never "on", I should be OK

HIJACK!!!

03-02-2009, 12:11 AM	#26
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: JOY! Finished my K5 face lift, its DONE! Where is the speaker mounted for the radio? Thanks 1970, I mounted the factory spec speaker on top of the radio and got it from www.turnswitch.com it sounds decent for the factory stuff. Big_al sent me a bracket so did Texanidiot, thanks guys. ck... Seats from Tim Christian, Christian classics vendor on board. Carpet from www.stockinteriors.com Dash pad from Tim Christian AM/FM radio from ebay Tilt from a Sierra Grande Tach from board member Jute from Wholesale auto carpet locally WORK...WORK...WORK Driving it, PRICELESS! __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it! Last edited by 72Levi; 03-02-2009 at 12:12 AM.

03-02-2009, 11:16 PM	#27
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: JOY! Finished my K5 face lift, its DONE! Beautiful truck. Thanks for the detailed pics and descriptions! Hopefully I didn't miss it but did you get the side panels from Tim Christian also? I can vouch for the quality of the Stock Interiors carpet. Mine has been test-fitted and trimmed but has come back out. Very good price also, and USA made in Georgia. Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

03-02-2009, 11:26 PM	#28
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: JOY! Finished my K5 face lift, its DONE! The side panels are original, too expensive to buy, mine are still nice. Th carpet was a good price for the complete kit and yes Made in USA. Thanks for the compliment, I do love the convertible aspect __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

03-12-2009, 11:38 AM	#29
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: JOY! Finished my K5 face lift, its DONE! Great work, enjoyed reading and watching your progress... Got a question for you, you posted up a pic of your engine compartment, there is an electrical devise mounted to the passenger side fender(red and black wires going to it) is this a junction block? Mine doesn't have one, and I would like to get one, but I need to know what to search for. Any help? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

03-12-2009, 09:37 PM	#30
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: JOY! Finished my K5 face lift, its DONE! jaros, yes it is a junction box, here are pics and I can trace the wires if you need me to, lmk. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

03-13-2009, 06:59 AM	#31
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: JOY! Finished my K5 face lift, its DONE! Yes that would be great, I only have 2 wires in that area, one is a red w/fusible link and a black w/ the large connecter on it like yours, but I don't have the second black wire. I've never had good things happen when I hook a red and black wire together. I also have my alt. wires in that area... Can I use your pic. to locate the part? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 03-13-2009 at 07:04 AM.

03-13-2009, 07:36 PM	#32
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: JOY! Finished my K5 face lift, its DONE! The second black wire is kind of weird, it is connected with a fusible link and goes from black-red. It runs in the harness over the radiator and it seems like its connected to the voltage regulator as red. There is black tape and I can't tell 100%. The red one from the junction box goes connected directly to the battery. The other black one from junction box runs along the radiator and into the taped harness, lights? Yes by all means use my pics and get what you need. Maybe not much help as tape is around wires from plastic cover/harness on top of radiator. LMK if I can help further or if u need more pics. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

03-13-2009, 07:56 PM	#33
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: JOY! Finished my K5 face lift, its DONE! not sure if its in the fsm that detailed

03-13-2009, 11:07 PM	#35
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: JOY! Finished my K5 face lift, its DONE! tell you what ill go take a look for you

03-13-2009, 11:47 PM	#36
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: JOY! Finished my K5 face lift, its DONE! i took a look at the red wire goes to the terminal. then one black wire to fusable link. from there it splits off to the reg. then alt and fuse panel. im not sure about the other unless you had aux battery.

03-14-2009, 12:46 AM	#37
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03-14-2009, 05:08 PM	#39
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: JOY! Finished my K5 face lift, its DONE! Guys I believe that is the junction for the lights and power for anything that should be on when the car is off. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

03-14-2009, 05:19 PM	#40
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03-21-2009, 02:21 AM	#43
'72customdeluxe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 691	Re: JOY! Finished my K5 face lift, its DONE! She looks great! Now I just need to make some forward progress on mine. Your interior is all saddle right? I think I want to convert it back to factory saddle color. Plus it might cool it off a little. __________________ '72 cheyenne super step, '05 long bed gmc

06-19-2009, 07:10 PM	#44
ragtopblazer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: mogadore ohio Posts: 9	Re: JOY! Finished my K5 face lift, its DONE! That thing looks awesome. I looked on line at the carpet colors which carpet and what color was it. thanks 4 the inspiration



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06-19-2009, 07:51 PM	#45
'72customdeluxe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 691	Re: JOY! Finished my K5 face lift, its DONE! The color is saddle. And I figured out I was thinking of parchment interior when I said my original was saddle, it's really black __________________ '72 cheyenne super step, '05 long bed gmc

06-21-2009, 08:38 PM	#46
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: JOY! Finished my K5 face lift, its DONE! Man, that is a sweet Ochre baby. Great work! Not sure if Jaros got the answer or not, but the fusible link is in the ckt for the ammeter. It runs from the juntion to the alternator then into the harness for the fuse box eventually ending up at the ammeter. Its not really "on" when the key is off, it just has power sitting there and available in case you put the key in acc or start the truck. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

06-22-2009, 01:02 AM	#47
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Re: JOY! Finished my K5 face lift, its DONE! Red, great explanation of that wire. We (all the lurkers) appreciate the update for Jaros. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

06-22-2009, 01:52 PM	#48
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: JOY! Finished my K5 face lift, its DONE! We just hijacked the crap outa Levi's thread, but it is one beautiful stock truck... Thanks for the answer Red, I think I understand the function of that ckt. Never had a red and black wire hooked together before. Since the ckt is really never "on", I should be OK __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

06-22-2009, 07:12 PM	#49
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: JOY! Finished my K5 face lift, its DONE! no problem guys. I like it when questions are answered with or without hijacking __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

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