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Big J · 02-12-2008, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice work Big J. I could be wrong, but I just thought I'd mention it to save you problems. Putting that forward cab support in may give you a problem. I think it will have to go in on the diagonal(making it longer) and catch the head of the bolt on the "A" post, but maybe not. I just remember mine was a tight fit. Hope it all works out, because you are doing some really nice work to your truck, keep going and keep up the great pics

Don't forget, Chevyman is watching and needs your pics. for referance LOL

Its just mocked up at the moment. It'll come apart and go back together 3-20 more times,

I still have more fitting to do, its not quite the way I want it yet. I put that in around 3 this morning half asleep, lol. I'll take more pics as I take it apart and piece it together.

Big J · 02-14-2008, 10:37 AM

This side ended up being a pain in the rear. I finally got it together though. Still some grinding to do along with the big hole in the middle

I don't know if anyone has heard of them but I found some metal made by a company called Tabco, right here in the USA!!! It was heavier gauge too. Seemed to fit just as well as the other side, not sure where it was made. I know it wasn't here. Bought it at a place in Louisville called Harbison Gathright. If I get to sneak in a few hours on it I'll knock out the rest of it this week.

Chevyman63 · 02-14-2008, 10:46 AM

Looking good Big J.

**jaros44sr** · 02-15-2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Looking good Big J.

pound41 · 02-16-2008, 12:09 PM

http://www.tabcobodyparts.com/html/t...f_contents.htm

I got my 1st blazer front floor pan Patch from Jerry Brown out Tenn in the mid 90's while at carlisle. Thats how long they have been making the parts that I know of. Still in business in Ohio I recently got a front floor pan from them for my other blazer. Hope the link works. Nice work on the Floors!

Big J · 02-18-2008, 10:59 AM

Thanks for the compliments fellas. Did some work on it the last couple days. In between working on my little sunfire and a friends dakota. Dropped 2 gas tanks and replace the fuel pumps in both..... fun fun.... My buddy Josh came over today and did some cuttin' for me while I helped neighbor on his S10 project, gettin' it ready for a repaint. Here are some pics of the holes in the bed I've gotta cut patches for (Thanks for the bed piece Jim). I did manage to get the patch cut for the hole in the front floor. Tomorrow should be a real good progress day...... Hopefully

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**jaros44sr** · 02-18-2008, 06:23 PM

Nice progress, you sure are ambitious. Sorry I overcharged on shipping, I made $4.00 profit on that deal

Glad, I could help. Looks like you have enough matrl., if that's all the holes your filling

02-14-2008, 10:37 AM	#2
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... This side ended up being a pain in the rear. I finally got it together though. Still some grinding to do along with the big hole in the middle I don't know if anyone has heard of them but I found some metal made by a company called Tabco, right here in the USA!!! It was heavier gauge too. Seemed to fit just as well as the other side, not sure where it was made. I know it wasn't here. Bought it at a place in Louisville called Harbison Gathright. If I get to sneak in a few hours on it I'll knock out the rest of it this week. Attached Images __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

02-14-2008, 10:46 AM	#3
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Looking good Big J. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

02-16-2008, 12:09 PM	#5
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... http://www.tabcobodyparts.com/html/t...f_contents.htm I got my 1st blazer front floor pan Patch from Jerry Brown out Tenn in the mid 90's while at carlisle. Thats how long they have been making the parts that I know of. Still in business in Ohio I recently got a front floor pan from them for my other blazer. Hope the link works. Nice work on the Floors!

02-18-2008, 10:59 AM	#6
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Thanks for the compliments fellas. Did some work on it the last couple days. In between working on my little sunfire and a friends dakota. Dropped 2 gas tanks and replace the fuel pumps in both..... fun fun.... My buddy Josh came over today and did some cuttin' for me while I helped neighbor on his S10 project, gettin' it ready for a repaint. Here are some pics of the holes in the bed I've gotta cut patches for (Thanks for the bed piece Jim). I did manage to get the patch cut for the hole in the front floor. Tomorrow should be a real good progress day...... Hopefully.... Attached Images __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

02-18-2008, 06:23 PM	#7
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,855	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Nice progress, you sure are ambitious. Sorry I overcharged on shipping, I made $4.00 profit on that deal Glad, I could help. Looks like you have enough matrl., if that's all the holes your filling __________________ 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



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