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stomper · 07-10-2007, 03:36 AM

paint the chassis and inner fenders under my blazer? I have been to the car wash with oven cleaner a dozen times - on my hands and knees getting all the grime off the underside of my K5. Now, it's clean but the brown/red oxidized steel is showing. I love the virgin qualities of this rig but it would look a whole lot better with a coat of Eastwood chassis black under there. Thing is, you can't unpaint it and I have resisted doing other things to preserve the originalty. Am I right to leave it, or should I paint it and not worry about it?

vtblazer · 07-10-2007, 06:30 AM

Protect it while you can!

Factory rust is not a rare option.

**lks dcvn** · 07-10-2007, 09:43 AM

I agree to paint it - having used the oven cleaner on the bottom you may have removed some of the undercoating that may protect you from rust in the future - you may want to protect what you got there - just my opinion though.

ColoradoK5 · 07-10-2007, 09:48 AM

I agree spray it before it rusts! Nice Blazer by the way!!

**Yukon Jack** · 07-10-2007, 10:05 AM

I sure don't see any downside to you spraying it. Protection is a good thing!

ABLAZN · 07-10-2007, 10:09 AM

We fight so hard to to even find Blazers that do not have rust, so why invite it in. You have a very nice Blazer and rust will decrease the value more then painting the frame. That is just my thoughts.

krue · 07-10-2007, 10:11 AM

How many people are gonna look under there with it painted and realize it's not factory? Paint it!

bouncytruck · 07-10-2007, 11:18 AM

That is a beautiful rig. Painting it will only add to it. Once you get it done, let me know how it works because I might do the same thing.

Are you going to make it to the XXX Root Beer Truck Show? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=241901

stomper · 07-10-2007, 02:38 PM

Bouncy - I'm planning on the XXXRootBeer show. I'll join the thread on it. Looks like I'm getting out my rattle cans!

1969k10stepside · 07-10-2007, 02:41 PM

They came with paint on it originally so any black chassis will look factory.A rusty frame wasnt a factory option so why put up with it? Paint it black and dont worry about it.They came stock with non rusty black frames so go for it.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-10-2007, 04:04 PM

Get it done fast before you regret it

killer71 · 07-10-2007, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

How many people are gonna look under there with it painted and realize it's not factory? Paint it!

Not many but he will definit. have an ease of mind by knowing it has fresh paint. I say paint the he!! out of it. by the way nice blazer!

OLD SKOOL K5 · 07-10-2007, 05:06 PM

Where is the paint, Protect it, Quick!!

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07-10-2007, 03:36 AM	#1
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Should I... paint the chassis and inner fenders under my blazer? I have been to the car wash with oven cleaner a dozen times - on my hands and knees getting all the grime off the underside of my K5. Now, it's clean but the brown/red oxidized steel is showing. I love the virgin qualities of this rig but it would look a whole lot better with a coat of Eastwood chassis black under there. Thing is, you can't unpaint it and I have resisted doing other things to preserve the originalty. Am I right to leave it, or should I paint it and not worry about it? Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

07-10-2007, 06:30 AM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Should I... Protect it while you can! Factory rust is not a rare option.

07-10-2007, 09:43 AM	#3
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Should I... I agree to paint it - having used the oven cleaner on the bottom you may have removed some of the undercoating that may protect you from rust in the future - you may want to protect what you got there - just my opinion though.

07-10-2007, 09:48 AM	#4
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: Should I... I agree spray it before it rusts! Nice Blazer by the way!!

07-10-2007, 10:05 AM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Should I... I sure don't see any downside to you spraying it. Protection is a good thing! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-10-2007, 10:09 AM	#6
ABLAZN Oh..never mind.... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 588	Re: Should I... We fight so hard to to even find Blazers that do not have rust, so why invite it in. You have a very nice Blazer and rust will decrease the value more then painting the frame. That is just my thoughts. __________________ 1972 Blazer -6 inch lift -35 inch BFG A/T's Turbo 350 NP-205 454 BB (for now) MORE TO COME !!!!!! Now going to 2WD!!!!! Sold. I got it back after 22 years and did not even know it !!! THE STORY HERE Project Low Down Dirty Rat

07-10-2007, 10:11 AM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Should I... How many people are gonna look under there with it painted and realize it's not factory? Paint it! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-10-2007, 11:18 AM	#8
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Should I... That is a beautiful rig. Painting it will only add to it. Once you get it done, let me know how it works because I might do the same thing. Are you going to make it to the XXX Root Beer Truck Show? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=241901 __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-10-2007, 02:38 PM	#9
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Should I... Bouncy - I'm planning on the XXXRootBeer show. I'll join the thread on it. Looks like I'm getting out my rattle cans! __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

07-10-2007, 02:41 PM	#10
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Should I... They came with paint on it originally so any black chassis will look factory.A rusty frame wasnt a factory option so why put up with it? Paint it black and dont worry about it.They came stock with non rusty black frames so go for it.

07-10-2007, 04:04 PM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Should I... Get it done fast before you regret it __________________ 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

07-10-2007, 05:06 PM	#13
OLD SKOOL K5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ventura, Central Coast Posts: 68	Re: Should I... Where is the paint, Protect it, Quick!!



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