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LUV2XCLR8 · 03-25-2005, 02:04 PM

ARE ALL GRILLS A B!TCH TO INSTALL, OR WAS I JUST UNLUCKY,
TOOK ME LIKE 1.5 HOURS TO PUT THAT THING ON

, CLEARED
UP MY LENSE ISSUE W/ SOME NEW ORANGE BULBS & SCREWS

vtblazer · 03-25-2005, 02:20 PM

You know that's gotta come back off prior to paint...

It's easier to install the inner onto the outer and then put the whole thing in as one unit.
Maybe that's how you did it anyway.

Looks good, nice to see some progress.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-25-2005, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

You know that's gotta come back off prior to paint...

IT'S BOLTED IN W/ SOME SMALL STAINLESS NUT AND BOLTS

STILL HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE HEADLIGHT BUCKETS ON, I
THINK MY FABULOUS REPOP GRILL OR REPOP RAD. SUPPORT IS A
BIT OFF, NO IDEA WHAT I'M GOING TO DO, IS THERE A SLIGHT
POSSIBILITY THAT THE LIGHTS CAN BE ADJUSTED 1/4' OR SO

GOING TO TRY AND PUT ON THE FRONT BUMPER TOMORROW,
NO REAR BUMPER BOLTS FOUND IN MY STUFF, HMMMM, WELL
GOOD THING TIM IS SENDING ME SOME, HOPEFULLY WHEN I
HAVE THE COOKOUT NEXT WEEKEND THE HOOD WILL BE ON.

Trifelynn · 03-25-2005, 03:15 PM

rollpan it

Looks REAL good though...wish mine was even close! to that

Keep up the good work...and keep the pics coming

bouncytruck · 03-25-2005, 05:10 PM

Lookin' sharp. I kind of like the satin black look.

jamesjones · 03-25-2005, 06:00 PM

Heck yeah, keep it flat black. I kind of want to paint the hooptee that color but the wife want's it new gm blue,

and I made the mistake of telling her she could pick the color since I was spending so much $$$ on it.

crispy · 03-25-2005, 07:02 PM

i'm partial to the flat black also... congrats on the progress LUV... keep those pics coming

6772king · 03-25-2005, 08:20 PM

If both headlights are off the same way you could move everything over,,,,this is going to be a bitc# for to explain but Ill try,,..those little triangles in the corner of the rad support-fenders has some adjusmet to them you may need to enlarge some holes,, but try to loosen everything and try to move the fenders over witch ever way you have to move it,,,if its only off a 1/4 inch you sould be able to get it I put a repo grill in on a truck I painted for someone and didnt have a problem with fitment just didnt think the lines were as crisp,,it was from lmc,,,I hope this helps Later Sean

donkey69 · 03-25-2005, 08:52 PM

Looks good! Just take a five pound sledge and give it a couple wacks-headlights should line right up...

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-25-2005, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6772king

If both headlights are off the same way you could move everything over

THEY ARE KINDA LIKE 1/8"-1/4" LOW AND A 1/8"-1/4" INWARD

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-25-2005, 10:33 PM

Glad to finally see some progress on that blazer..... Looks good..

slamd58 · 03-26-2005, 01:23 AM

That looks awesome... the flat black makes is look very cool.... Never thought I'd stay that, but......

What size wheels and tires are you running? How much Lift?.... the tires look like they fit really well

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-26-2005, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slamd58

What size wheels and tires are you running? How much Lift?.... the tires look like they fit really well

THANKS GUYS FOR THE COMPLEMENTS, I'M GETT'N THERE

35" BFG'S ON 15 X 8 73-87 4WD RALLY'S, THE LIFT IS A 4"F/6"R,
WITH THE TOP ON IT SIT'S PERFECTLY LEVEL, IN OTHER WORDS
THE A$$ IS NOT HIGHER OR LOWER THAN THE FRONT, I WOULD
LIKE TO UP GRADE TO 10" WIDE WHEELS JUST FOR THE LOOK.

jamesjones · 03-27-2005, 05:17 PM

If you do decide to go 10" wide I have 2 Typhoons you can buy cheap, and I know where you can get a good deal on the other 2.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-27-2005, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesjones

If you do decide to go 10" wide I have 2 Typhoons you can buy cheap, and I know where you can get a good deal on the other 2.

THANKS, BUT IF I GO 10" WIDE AND KEEP MY TIRES IT WILL BE RALLY'S,
NOW IF I RUN INTO SOME LUCK IT WILL BE 18 X 10 M/T CLASSICS AND
37 X 13.5 X 18 NITTO MUD GRAPPLER TIRES, IT'S ALL FOR SHOW BABY.

slamd58 · 03-29-2005, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

THANKS GUYS FOR THE COMPLEMENTS, I'M GETT'N THERE

35" BFG'S ON 15 X 8 73-87 4WD RALLY'S, THE LIFT IS A 4"F/6"R,
WITH THE TOP ON IT SIT'S PERFECTLY LEVEL, IN OTHER WORDS
THE A$$ IS NOT HIGHER OR LOWER THAN THE FRONT, I WOULD
LIKE TO UP GRADE TO 10" WIDE WHEELS JUST FOR THE LOOK.

Luv
I have 35's on mine with a 4" front lift and the front of the tires rub on the fenders! I also have 10" wide wheels......Might want to re-consider 10"......that might be the reason why they rub. I just ordered a new set of Toyo 33" tires.... Open Country M/T's and Weld EVO wheels! Take a look what do you think? They are going to be 8.5" wheel instead of 10" I like the straight tire look...

5150 · 03-29-2005, 04:42 AM

Hey Craig-What did you do with the old grille? Or did it have one?

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-29-2005, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellow69

Hey Craig-What did you do with the old grille? Or did it have one?

NO OLD GRILL, SORRY, ONLY EXTRA PARTS I HAVE ARE ON MY HOMEPAGE

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-31-2005, 07:24 PM

GOT MY REAR BUMPER ON TODAY, GETT'N CLOSER TO GOING FOR A CRUISE

rustyg · 04-01-2005, 12:09 AM

Lookin good Luv, I bet you cant wait to hit the road. Are you stayin with the black or do you have a color in mind? look forward to more progress pics

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-01-2005, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustyg

Lookin good Luv, I bet you cant wait to hit the road. Are you stayin with the black or do you have a color in mind? look forward to more progress pics

EXTERIOR - PPG TRIPLE BLACK (THE DARKEST BLACK THEY CAN GET NOW)

INTERIOR - BLK./WHT. HOUNDSTOOTH SEATS, BLK. CARPET / PANELS / ETC...

STRIPE - STILL UNDECEIDED ON THIS, MAYBE A WHT. YENKO SIDE STRIPE

TAILGATE - WOOD CHEVROLET PANEL SECTION LIKE ON THE CST MODELS

HOOD - COWL INDUCTION, IF I STRIPE SIDES HOOD WILL NOT BE STRIPED

bagged72blaz · 04-01-2005, 07:07 PM

WHere did you get the repop grill and other parts etccc..... I like the flat black.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-01-2005, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged72blaz

WHere did you get the repop grill and other parts etccc..... I like the flat black.

MOST OF MY NEW PARTS, SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT, CAME FROM
TIM AT www.christiansclassics.com

THE GRILL WAS IN WITH
THE PACKAGE DEAL I BOUGHT, I BELEIVE IT'S FROM BROTHERS

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-02-2005, 05:39 PM

ERIC (CHEVYE) & I GOT THE HOOD ON TODAY, STILL NEEDS SOME MINOR
TWEAKING, OH YEA, AND I GOTTA GET THAT STICKY SH!T OFF THE HOOD
FROM WHERE THEY STUCK A STRIP OF BUBBLE WRAP DOWN ON THE COWL

ON A SIDE NOTE I THINK ERIC LIKED THE SOUND OF "GQ" W/O MUFFLERS

**Canadian694x4** · 04-02-2005, 08:58 PM

Looking Great Luv!

03-25-2005, 02:04 PM	#1
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Repop Grills ARE ALL GRILLS A B!TCH TO INSTALL, OR WAS I JUST UNLUCKY, TOOK ME LIKE 1.5 HOURS TO PUT THAT THING ON , CLEARED UP MY LENSE ISSUE W/ SOME NEW ORANGE BULBS & SCREWS __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-25-2005, 03:15 PM	#4
Trifelynn Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Williston, North Dakota Posts: 469	rollpan it Looks REAL good though...wish mine was even close! to that Keep up the good work...and keep the pics coming __________________ Always looking for a 2wd blazer

03-25-2005, 05:10 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Lookin' sharp. I kind of like the satin black look. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-25-2005, 06:00 PM	#6
jamesjones Freakin Awesome! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 482	Heck yeah, keep it flat black. I kind of want to paint the hooptee that color but the wife want's it new gm blue, and I made the mistake of telling her she could pick the color since I was spending so much $$$ on it. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer - LQ4/TH350/NP205 - Long Travel Suspension - Hooptee

03-25-2005, 07:02 PM	#7
crispy '71 Chevy Blazer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Leandro, CA (near Oakland) Posts: 96	i'm partial to the flat black also... congrats on the progress LUV... keep those pics coming __________________ '71 K5 Blazer (new project / daily driver) "If you are not working to improve the situation, you have no business complaining"

03-25-2005, 02:20 PM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	You know that's gotta come back off prior to paint... It's easier to install the inner onto the outer and then put the whole thing in as one unit. Maybe that's how you did it anyway. Looks good, nice to see some progress.

03-25-2005, 08:20 PM	#8
6772king Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: grove city pa usa Posts: 628	If both headlights are off the same way you could move everything over,,,,this is going to be a bitc# for to explain but Ill try,,..those little triangles in the corner of the rad support-fenders has some adjusmet to them you may need to enlarge some holes,, but try to loosen everything and try to move the fenders over witch ever way you have to move it,,,if its only off a 1/4 inch you sould be able to get it I put a repo grill in on a truck I painted for someone and didnt have a problem with fitment just didnt think the lines were as crisp,,it was from lmc,,,I hope this helps Later Sean __________________ 67 chevy short step 2wd 427 71 chevy short fleet 4x4 396 72 gmc jimmy 2wd 377 71 chevy blazer 4x4 454 69 chevy longhorn 5.9l cummins 72 chevy 400 2wd custom camper 67 chevy lwb 4x4 454-in pieces 67 chevy panel soon 4x4-400 67 gmc dump 4x4 1 ton-305 WTF!! 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 burb 350 70 chevy panel 2wd 302 5 speed tko "THERE IS NO REPLACMENT FOR DISPLACMENT"!!!!!!!

03-25-2005, 08:52 PM	#9
donkey69 JB-80 &quot;Twice as Good&quot; Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central, MN Posts: 354	Looks good! Just take a five pound sledge and give it a couple wacks-headlights should line right up... __________________ HEY NOW!

03-25-2005, 10:33 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Glad to finally see some progress on that blazer..... Looks good.. __________________ 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..

03-26-2005, 01:23 AM	#12
slamd58 <- Determination Pays Off Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 77	That looks awesome... the flat black makes is look very cool.... Never thought I'd stay that, but...... What size wheels and tires are you running? How much Lift?.... the tires look like they fit really well __________________ 1958 Chevy Pickup 350/350, PS, PB, Tilt, A/C, 4 wheels Discs, 17" Wheels. Full Leather Interior - SOLD 1972 CST Blazer 454/400, A/C, 4" lift, 35's, Double wall top

03-27-2005, 05:17 PM	#14
jamesjones Freakin Awesome! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 482	If you do decide to go 10" wide I have 2 Typhoons you can buy cheap, and I know where you can get a good deal on the other 2. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer - LQ4/TH350/NP205 - Long Travel Suspension - Hooptee

03-29-2005, 04:42 AM	#17
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Hey Craig-What did you do with the old grille? Or did it have one? __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

03-31-2005, 07:24 PM	#19
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	GOT MY REAR BUMPER ON TODAY, GETT'N CLOSER TO GOING FOR A CRUISE __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-01-2005, 12:09 AM	#20
rustyg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gap-Pa. Posts: 186	Lookin good Luv, I bet you cant wait to hit the road. Are you stayin with the black or do you have a color in mind? look forward to more progress pics __________________ 71 k10 swb 72 k5 72 Burb 4x4 72 GMC Burb 4x4

04-01-2005, 07:07 PM	#22
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	WHere did you get the repop grill and other parts etccc..... I like the flat black. __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx



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04-02-2005, 05:39 PM	#24
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	ERIC (CHEVYE) & I GOT THE HOOD ON TODAY, STILL NEEDS SOME MINOR TWEAKING, OH YEA, AND I GOTTA GET THAT STICKY SH!T OFF THE HOOD FROM WHERE THEY STUCK A STRIP OF BUBBLE WRAP DOWN ON THE COWL ON A SIDE NOTE I THINK ERIC LIKED THE SOUND OF "GQ" W/O MUFFLERS __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 04-02-2005 at 05:40 PM.

04-02-2005, 08:58 PM	#25
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	Looking Great Luv! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

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