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Bentblazer · 04-11-2013, 08:18 AM

Having too much fun driving her

**jamie72** · 05-07-2013, 08:52 PM

looking good.. and BRIGHT!!!

jaros44sr · 05-08-2013, 08:25 AM

Very nice work J, looks great! Let me know how that front mat works out, i want to buy one. Did you try a blow dryer to soften up the rubber to fit better

Big J · 05-09-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Very nice work J, looks great! Let me know how that front mat works out, i want to buy one. Did you try a blow dryer to soften up the rubber to fit better

I tried a heat gun and it didn't really seem to do much. The directions said not to put it in the sun so maybe heat isn't the answer. Hopefully time. I will let ya know how I feel about it in a couple months or so. Right now my comments on it aren't that great

hgs_notes · 05-11-2013, 07:08 PM

Those seat covers look great. What brand/supplier were those? Good luck with the floor mats.

Big J · 05-11-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Those seat covers look great. What brand/supplier were those? Good luck with the floor mats.

The brand is Wet Okole. I bought them from autoanything.com. Ended up being almost 150 bucks cheaper than the manufacturer.
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Big J · 05-13-2013, 07:31 PM

Got a little more done. Got all the holes in the rubber floor and bolts in place, just gotta put the nuts on and tighten them down. Still workin' on the subs upholstery but got the other panels in place. I found a couple old trim pieces that are from some 67 or so door panels I think. I stuck them on the door panels I made, not exactly how they are supposed to mount but I think it looks nice at the top of the panel.

Big J · 05-29-2013, 07:04 PM

Had a great weekend driving the blazer, probably the most I've driven it in one day. Everyone that saw it had to stop and take a look. One guy even came into the insurance office while I was getting insurance on it asking to take a look at it. Fun stuff. I still have some trim pieces to make, take the door panels off to attach the metal trim at the top and some other stuff I'm sure. It never seems to get finished.

jaros44sr · 05-29-2013, 08:38 PM

Very nicely done, looks great....wifey like it?

VA72C10 · 05-11-2013, 07:36 PM

Looking good!

Frizzle Fry · 06-01-2013, 05:00 PM

Just in time for summer! Well done Big J!

Big J · 07-29-2013, 04:36 PM

Did some swappin for some wheels and tires. 315 70 17 on 17x9 wheels. I dig the original wheels with the mud tires but wanted a different look. I like the way it turned out. More than likely I will keep the old wheels and tires to swap back just to change it up every once in awhile.

5150 · 07-29-2013, 05:03 PM

I love it!!

Effeckt · 07-29-2013, 05:25 PM

Looks great!

Big J · 08-20-2013, 11:18 AM

Decided the inside needed to be lighter, took off the big door panels and went factory.

Big J · 08-24-2013, 09:53 PM

Swapped out the old worn out looking Mile Marker manual hubs for some new Warn bling.
Before.

After.

hgs_notes · 08-24-2013, 11:16 PM

I like to factory door panels better. Love the new wheels and hubs too. Really a great looking ride.

Big J · 09-20-2013, 08:57 AM

Went to a car show a few weekends ago, took some fun pics and went home with a trophy.

madkmart · 03-15-2014, 11:11 PM

Wow so sharp great job

Big J · 03-16-2014, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by madkmart

Wow so sharp great job

Glad you like it.

It sure took awhile to get to this point. Some time in the distant future I see a 6.0 under the hood. If I can snag one for a deal. I reckon I should post the pic of it in the snow here too. Believe it or not its super dirty in these pics. Covered in rusty dust from workin' on the SRT4. Oh well, it'll wash. Reminds me of the good ol days cuttin' and weldin' on the Blazer.

5150 · 03-16-2014, 09:35 AM

Hey J, I hope to see it at the show this year. We need more blazers.

Big J · 03-16-2014, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 5150

Hey J, I hope to see it at the show this year. We need more blazers.

That would be awesome. Don't know if I can make it happen. We are a foster home now and have to get state approval to take'em over the line.

vtblazer · 03-17-2014, 07:04 AM

A nice set of factory tow hooks would be the icing on the cake...

Yellow on snow looks awesome!

Big J · 03-17-2014, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

A nice set of factory tow hooks would be the icing on the cake...

Yellow on snow looks awesome!

Lol, I was offered a loaner set of real nice ones to put on for awhile. Jamie72 has had a set of painted factory tow hooks hanging on a wall for as long as I've been building the blazer. He offered them to me to run until he found something to bolt them to. Greatest uncle ever!

04-11-2013, 08:18 AM	#1
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05-07-2013, 08:52 PM	#2
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05-08-2013, 08:25 AM	#3
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,454	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Very nice work J, looks great! Let me know how that front mat works out, i want to buy one. Did you try a blow dryer to soften up the rubber to fit better __________________ 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

05-11-2013, 07:08 PM	#5
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,121	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Those seat covers look great. What brand/supplier were those? Good luck with the floor mats. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

05-13-2013, 07:31 PM	#7
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Got a little more done. Got all the holes in the rubber floor and bolts in place, just gotta put the nuts on and tighten them down. Still workin' on the subs upholstery but got the other panels in place. I found a couple old trim pieces that are from some 67 or so door panels I think. I stuck them on the door panels I made, not exactly how they are supposed to mount but I think it looks nice at the top of the panel. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

05-29-2013, 07:04 PM	#8
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Had a great weekend driving the blazer, probably the most I've driven it in one day. Everyone that saw it had to stop and take a look. One guy even came into the insurance office while I was getting insurance on it asking to take a look at it. Fun stuff. I still have some trim pieces to make, take the door panels off to attach the metal trim at the top and some other stuff I'm sure. It never seems to get finished. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

05-29-2013, 08:38 PM	#9
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,454	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Very nicely done, looks great....wifey like it? __________________ 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

05-11-2013, 07:36 PM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Looking good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-01-2013, 05:00 PM	#11
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Just in time for summer! Well done Big J!

07-29-2013, 04:36 PM	#12
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Did some swappin for some wheels and tires. 315 70 17 on 17x9 wheels. I dig the original wheels with the mud tires but wanted a different look. I like the way it turned out. More than likely I will keep the old wheels and tires to swap back just to change it up every once in awhile. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

07-29-2013, 05:03 PM	#13
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... I love it!! __________________ 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

07-29-2013, 05:25 PM	#14
Effeckt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 341	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Looks great! __________________ My 1972 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399719

08-20-2013, 11:18 AM	#15
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Decided the inside needed to be lighter, took off the big door panels and went factory. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

08-24-2013, 09:53 PM	#16
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Swapped out the old worn out looking Mile Marker manual hubs for some new Warn bling. Before. After. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

08-24-2013, 11:16 PM	#17
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,121	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... I like to factory door panels better. Love the new wheels and hubs too. Really a great looking ride. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff



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09-20-2013, 08:57 AM	#18
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Went to a car show a few weekends ago, took some fun pics and went home with a trophy. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

03-15-2014, 11:11 PM	#19
madkmart Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Covington, Ga Posts: 55	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Wow so sharp great job

03-16-2014, 09:35 AM	#21
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Hey J, I hope to see it at the show this year. We need more blazers. __________________ 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

03-17-2014, 07:04 AM	#23
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