1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build - Page 6 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Critter · 05-20-2010, 11:05 PM

Curious as to why you put in the windshield before you painted it? Seems like it would be better to do it after, but maybe I'm wrong. Looks awesome either way!

mcbassin · 05-20-2010, 11:33 PM

Your ruck looks GREAT! I know what you mean about the trim around the windshield. those are a major pain in the butt.

BTW, drive it in primer if you want.

Brandoneh · 05-21-2010, 01:14 AM

Need some more pics of that Blazer! Looks AWESOME!

72truckman · 05-21-2010, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Critter

Curious as to why you put in the windshield before you painted it? Seems like it would be better to do it after, but maybe I'm wrong. Looks awesome either way!

i painted the whole cowl with the firewall so i said what the hell and installed it. my painter thanked me cuz he can just bag the whole top and interior.

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Originally Posted by Richardman1992

i am literally spitting distance from you. why have i never seen this beauty before?

It has never been on the road before. spent the last 4 years in my garage. what color is yours?

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Originally Posted by Blazer Dude

Looks Great!!!! I would finish it before you drive it tho.. what color are you doing?

Yea thats what im going to do, but its tempting

its gonna be all black but im tossing around the idea of dark dark red racing stripes up the hood.

Critter · 05-21-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 72truckman

i painted the whole cowl with the firewall so i said what the hell and installed it. my painter thanked me cuz he can just bag the whole top and interior.

Ahh, makes sense now. I see glossy paint now after I look back. How long do you think it will be at the paint shop?

Blazer Dude · 05-21-2010, 12:39 PM

Yea thats what im going to do, but its tempting

its gonna be all black but im tossing around the idea of dark dark red racing stripes up the hood.[/QUOTE]

Ok. Yeah its gonna be sweet when your done. All Black is a good color. Hard to keep clean but good looken

red71cheyenne · 05-21-2010, 03:21 PM

Great build and thanks for all the pics! Can't wait to see it out of paint and done.

VA72C10 · 05-21-2010, 02:03 AM

Looks GREAT!

Critter · 06-07-2010, 10:43 PM

We need updates...aka pics from the paint shop!

Critter · 07-11-2010, 02:32 PM

OK, you officially swayed me into picking up an NV4500 the other day for my build...now I MUST see more of yours! Please tell me it isn't lost at the paint shop.

Kas68c10 · 08-11-2010, 01:19 PM

wow, nice job, gonna store my topper the same way, already bought the hoist!

72truckman · 08-12-2010, 03:42 AM

after putting about 600 miles on it, i tore into the electronics of the engine and had the computer sent back out for retune. it ran well, but not as well as a 2006 5.3 should. once that is done- ill drive her the rest of the sunny days of 2010... but then off the road once again for final paint!

Rdrdave · 08-31-2010, 01:57 PM

Saw the blazer at the Hot Danville Nights and talked with your dad a bit. Nice work! Love the rack idea on the rear seat mounts and the gas filler door is nicely done. Great work, keep it up!

fun in dirt · 09-01-2010, 11:32 AM

Great thread...so give us some updates !!!
Did the computer retune help?
Let's see some more pics of the storage boxes you made for the back...I'm thinking of doing the same.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-11-2010, 12:45 AM

Cant wait to see this painted..

WHAMMYBAR66 · 09-12-2010, 01:22 PM

Could you advise me on the application you used for your upper radiator hose ? It looks like what I am needing !

BLUE THUNDER · 10-25-2010, 09:56 PM

Nice!!!!

VA72C10 · 10-25-2010, 11:09 PM

Looking good!

Nice sticker

jonesky2 · 10-25-2010, 11:48 PM

1000 miles and still no door locks

nice build its freakin sweet

sdailey · 02-09-2011, 05:31 PM

Any new updates?

Dirt1972 · 03-09-2011, 04:49 AM

Wow what a thread!!!!!...started reading it like a book... After page 2 almost went to page 7 to see the ending...but no final pics!!....you have to update!!!! This has been the best thread on the site...very informative...congradulations Max...
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mcbassin · 03-09-2011, 08:31 AM

Dang it, thought there were some new pics.

madkmart · 03-11-2011, 01:37 AM

awesome build

notorious · 03-18-2011, 08:11 AM

Awesome build bro!
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MiniD · 04-11-2011, 10:18 AM

I bought a 2001 Chevy 2500HD standard cab and noticed the driver/passenger bench seat in it is similar to the seats in this blazer with one exception: They fold forward, though they don't slide forward in addition to folding forward.

05-20-2010, 11:05 PM	#1
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Curious as to why you put in the windshield before you painted it? Seems like it would be better to do it after, but maybe I'm wrong. Looks awesome either way! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com Last edited by Critter; 05-20-2010 at 11:05 PM.

05-20-2010, 11:33 PM	#2
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Your ruck looks GREAT! I know what you mean about the trim around the windshield. those are a major pain in the butt. BTW, drive it in primer if you want. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-21-2010, 01:14 AM	#3
Brandoneh Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 75	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Need some more pics of that Blazer! Looks AWESOME! __________________ 71 K5 In progress!

05-21-2010, 12:39 PM	#6
Blazer Dude Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burleson Tx Posts: 110	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Yea thats what im going to do, but its tempting its gonna be all black but im tossing around the idea of dark dark red racing stripes up the hood.[/QUOTE] Ok. Yeah its gonna be sweet when your done. All Black is a good color. Hard to keep clean but good looken

05-21-2010, 03:21 PM	#7
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Great build and thanks for all the pics! Can't wait to see it out of paint and done. __________________ 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

05-21-2010, 02:03 AM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Looks GREAT! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-07-2010, 10:43 PM	#9
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build We need updates...aka pics from the paint shop! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

07-11-2010, 02:32 PM	#10
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build OK, you officially swayed me into picking up an NV4500 the other day for my build...now I MUST see more of yours! Please tell me it isn't lost at the paint shop. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

08-11-2010, 01:19 PM	#11
Kas68c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA Posts: 312	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build wow, nice job, gonna store my topper the same way, already bought the hoist! __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside, 250,pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,Seat from a later truck with built in seatbelts, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,Weber k550cub carburator...WORK IN PROGRESS, Freeland MI , Just bought a 72 Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!

08-12-2010, 03:42 AM	#12
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build after putting about 600 miles on it, i tore into the electronics of the engine and had the computer sent back out for retune. it ran well, but not as well as a 2006 5.3 should. once that is done- ill drive her the rest of the sunny days of 2010... but then off the road once again for final paint! __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

08-31-2010, 01:57 PM	#13
Rdrdave Broke and still trying Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 562	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Saw the blazer at the Hot Danville Nights and talked with your dad a bit. Nice work! Love the rack idea on the rear seat mounts and the gas filler door is nicely done. Great work, keep it up!

09-01-2010, 11:32 AM	#14
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,122	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Great thread...so give us some updates !!! Did the computer retune help? Let's see some more pics of the storage boxes you made for the back...I'm thinking of doing the same. __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" [B]'85 C10 [B] "Corpse" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

09-11-2010, 12:45 AM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Cant wait to see this painted.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-12-2010, 01:22 PM	#16
WHAMMYBAR66 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: LEE'S SUMMIT, MO Posts: 99	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Could you advise me on the application you used for your upper radiator hose ? It looks like what I am needing !

10-25-2010, 09:56 PM	#17
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Nice!!!!



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10-25-2010, 11:09 PM	#18
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Looking good! Nice sticker __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-25-2010, 11:48 PM	#19
jonesky2 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hooper Utah Posts: 225	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build 1000 miles and still no door locks nice build its freakin sweet

02-09-2011, 05:31 PM	#20
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Any new updates? __________________ Shannon

03-09-2011, 04:49 AM	#21
Dirt1972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mansfielde, Tx Posts: 33	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Wow what a thread!!!!!...started reading it like a book... After page 2 almost went to page 7 to see the ending...but no final pics!!....you have to update!!!! This has been the best thread on the site...very informative...congradulations Max... Posted via Mobile Device

03-09-2011, 08:31 AM	#22
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Dang it, thought there were some new pics. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-11-2011, 01:37 AM	#23
madkmart Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Covington, Ga Posts: 55	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build awesome build

03-18-2011, 08:11 AM	#24
notorious Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: desert hot springs Posts: 27	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Awesome build bro! Posted via Mobile Device

04-11-2011, 10:18 AM	#25
MiniD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 108	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build I bought a 2001 Chevy 2500HD standard cab and noticed the driver/passenger bench seat in it is similar to the seats in this blazer with one exception: They fold forward, though they don't slide forward in addition to folding forward.

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