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gringoloco · 01-17-2013, 05:49 PM

Nice work- pictures don't ever show the amount of heartache that goes into a job like this- keep up the good work!

bk04z66 · 01-18-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

How did you make the back bend on the floorboard, and what tools did you use

Looks great...enjoying your progress, thanks for sharing

Drilled all the spot welds out of the rear truck brace, man that thing is sandwiched in there. Used the plasma to cut the rear of the floor in the center of that brace. From there I just trimmed the floor back till it was the length of the original, formed up the lip with a HVAC duck bill vise grip.

bk04z66 · 01-18-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Nice work- pictures don't ever show the amount of heartache that goes into a job like this- keep up the good work!

Thanks, your rides are very nice!

bk04z66 · 07-08-2013, 10:54 PM

Some updates, the floor is all finished up and new seats are in. Made some mounts for the rear seat since mine never had any. Took it out for a first run and the pump dogs in the th350 broke off. I will be getting a 200-4R for it. Figured I would do the brake lines while deciding on a trans. The only company that said they had the patterns for a 2wd blazer was inline tube. I was installing them tonight and the front to rear line is 2ft too long. It must be for a short bed p/u. I will see if I can get that straightened out tomorrow.

**jaros44sr** · 07-23-2013, 10:59 PM

Nice progress, i have to replace my front to rear brake line, any help? I see where you were using in line tube, but had a problem. Mine is 4WD so maybe theyll have the right line

bk04z66 · 07-24-2013, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice progress, i have to replace my front to rear brake line, any help? I see where you were using in line tube, but had a problem. Mine is 4WD so maybe theyll have the right line

I have a 4wd also and the line they sent me was not correct for it either, I sent in the original and hopefully they will send me the correct one soon. All the other lines have been correct and fit good. They said they do have patterns for a 4wd.

nismott · 08-23-2013, 11:40 AM

Nice work buddy, those seats are sweet.

**Tom Vogel** · 08-24-2013, 10:11 AM

A buddy of mine has those seats in a 69 pre-runner truck. Very comfortable. Btw... I have the Inline tube kit in my 2wd and as I remember, the long rear line in mine was the correct length. go figure.

bk04z66 · 09-25-2013, 04:44 PM

Been cruising topless lately! Ordered some original hubcaps and steel wheels to put on. Over the winter ill put on the bags and do the exterior body work.
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Low Elco · 09-27-2013, 12:50 PM

Neat 'ol truck! I had its twin 20 years ago. Awesome fun to bomb around in.

bk04z66 · 12-17-2013, 11:46 PM

Been a while since posting, I added steelies before going to work on the body this winter.

bk04z66 · 12-17-2013, 11:49 PM

Other side

fxdxharley · 12-18-2013, 03:21 PM

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Other side

I like the ol-skool look. simple! almost what mine will look like.

cst 72 blazer · 12-18-2013, 11:02 PM

nice work

bk04z66 · 02-11-2015, 10:05 PM

So in the fall I put some old AFR heads I had and a thumper cam in the old blazer. After I got it all together I took it out for a ride and my nice new 2004r trans let go. Seems the 2nd gear band delaminated. Figured while it was out getting fixed I would do a few things. I am doing patch panels in the rear quarters from the parts blazer I bought. Picked up a nice rust free 68 front clip. Also went ahead and got porterbuilt setups for bagging it. All the bag stuff is out getting powder coated. As said on here numerous times, Nate is great to work with and very fast to respond. I have not seen to many folks post up adding the notch on a 2wd K5, so I will try to keep up with pics as I go.

richeilers · 02-12-2015, 02:16 PM

climbing on board since you're back......contemplating baggin' my 71......will watch yours first I think.

**GAc10boy** · 02-12-2015, 02:39 PM

Nice work and great plans! Following along.

Chulisohombre · 02-13-2015, 09:24 AM

Good work so Far. Nice garage. Wish I had that kind of workspace. And a lift would help a lot too.

bk04z66 · 02-22-2015, 07:26 PM

Thanks for all the kind words it's a slow process I haven't been able to work on it a whole lot lately. Work is too busy but at least it gives me money to buy a air management system. Did manage to get the frame all cut for the c-notch

bk04z66 · 02-22-2015, 07:28 PM

Phone only goes one pic at a time

bk04z66 · 02-22-2015, 07:30 PM

Should have the back all buttoned up next weekend

**lolife99** · 02-22-2015, 07:53 PM

You aren't using the upper half of the Porterbuilt notch?

bk04z66 · 02-23-2015, 10:48 AM

I am, I just used the lower to support the frame while I was cutting the other side. I am pulling the body off now so I can get the upper holes drilled.

bk04z66 · 03-17-2015, 09:48 AM

Body is off

bk04z66 · 03-17-2015, 09:50 AM

Doing all the plumbing and replacing the rear body mounts.

01-17-2013, 05:49 PM	#26
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07-08-2013, 10:54 PM	#29
bk04z66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: mebane,nc Posts: 120	Re: Granny smith, 71 2wd build Some updates, the floor is all finished up and new seats are in. Made some mounts for the rear seat since mine never had any. Took it out for a first run and the pump dogs in the th350 broke off. I will be getting a 200-4R for it. Figured I would do the brake lines while deciding on a trans. The only company that said they had the patterns for a 2wd blazer was inline tube. I was installing them tonight and the front to rear line is 2ft too long. It must be for a short bed p/u. I will see if I can get that straightened out tomorrow. Attached Images

07-23-2013, 10:59 PM	#30
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Granny smith, 71 2wd build Nice progress, i have to replace my front to rear brake line, any help? I see where you were using in line tube, but had a problem. Mine is 4WD so maybe theyll have the right line __________________ 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

08-23-2013, 11:40 AM	#32
nismott Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 3	Re: Granny smith, 71 2wd build Nice work buddy, those seats are sweet.

08-24-2013, 10:11 AM	#33
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Granny smith, 71 2wd build A buddy of mine has those seats in a 69 pre-runner truck. Very comfortable. Btw... I have the Inline tube kit in my 2wd and as I remember, the long rear line in mine was the correct length. go figure.

09-25-2013, 04:44 PM	#34
bk04z66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: mebane,nc Posts: 120	Re: Granny smith, 71 2wd build Been cruising topless lately! Ordered some original hubcaps and steel wheels to put on. Over the winter ill put on the bags and do the exterior body work. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

09-27-2013, 12:50 PM	#35
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Granny smith, 71 2wd build Neat 'ol truck! I had its twin 20 years ago. Awesome fun to bomb around in. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

12-17-2013, 11:46 PM	#36
bk04z66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: mebane,nc Posts: 120	Re: Granny smith, 71 2wd build Been a while since posting, I added steelies before going to work on the body this winter. Attached Images

12-17-2013, 11:49 PM	#37
bk04z66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: mebane,nc Posts: 120	Re: Granny smith, 71 2wd build Other side Attached Images

12-18-2013, 11:02 PM	#39
cst 72 blazer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Toano , VA Posts: 96	Re: Granny smith, 71 2wd build nice work __________________ Chris Heinz

02-11-2015, 10:05 PM	#40
bk04z66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: mebane,nc Posts: 120	Re: Granny smith, 71 2wd build So in the fall I put some old AFR heads I had and a thumper cam in the old blazer. After I got it all together I took it out for a ride and my nice new 2004r trans let go. Seems the 2nd gear band delaminated. Figured while it was out getting fixed I would do a few things. I am doing patch panels in the rear quarters from the parts blazer I bought. Picked up a nice rust free 68 front clip. Also went ahead and got porterbuilt setups for bagging it. All the bag stuff is out getting powder coated. As said on here numerous times, Nate is great to work with and very fast to respond. I have not seen to many folks post up adding the notch on a 2wd K5, so I will try to keep up with pics as I go. Attached Images

02-12-2015, 02:16 PM	#41
richeilers Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Florence Kentucky Posts: 107	Re: Granny smith, 71 2wd build climbing on board since you're back......contemplating baggin' my 71......will watch yours first I think. __________________ Rich 1971 Blazer 2wd CST 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=641414

02-12-2015, 02:39 PM	#42
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: Granny smith, 71 2wd build Nice work and great plans! Following along. __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build

02-13-2015, 09:24 AM	#43
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Granny smith, 71 2wd build Good work so Far. Nice garage. Wish I had that kind of workspace. And a lift would help a lot too. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

02-22-2015, 07:26 PM	#44
bk04z66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: mebane,nc Posts: 120	Re: Granny smith, 71 2wd build Thanks for all the kind words it's a slow process I haven't been able to work on it a whole lot lately. Work is too busy but at least it gives me money to buy a air management system. Did manage to get the frame all cut for the c-notch Attached Images



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02-22-2015, 07:28 PM	#45
bk04z66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: mebane,nc Posts: 120	Re: Granny smith, 71 2wd build Phone only goes one pic at a time Attached Images

02-22-2015, 07:30 PM	#46
bk04z66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: mebane,nc Posts: 120	Re: Granny smith, 71 2wd build Should have the back all buttoned up next weekend Attached Images

02-22-2015, 07:53 PM	#47
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Granny smith, 71 2wd build You aren't using the upper half of the Porterbuilt notch? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-23-2015, 10:48 AM	#48
bk04z66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: mebane,nc Posts: 120	Re: Granny smith, 71 2wd build I am, I just used the lower to support the frame while I was cutting the other side. I am pulling the body off now so I can get the upper holes drilled. Attached Images

03-17-2015, 09:48 AM	#49
bk04z66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: mebane,nc Posts: 120	Re: Granny smith, 71 2wd build Body is off Attached Images

03-17-2015, 09:50 AM	#50
bk04z66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: mebane,nc Posts: 120	Re: Granny smith, 71 2wd build Doing all the plumbing and replacing the rear body mounts. Attached Images

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