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Jtrux · 08-03-2008, 04:27 PM

Is this gonna be all out restoration or is thebody mounted for good on the frame the way it is??

**Yukon Jack** · 08-03-2008, 08:57 AM

Looking good already - I'm really digging the Hummer rims - hmmm, those would look killer on my K5!

vtblazer · 08-03-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Looking good already - I'm really digging the Hummer rims - hmmm, those would look killer on my K5!

I know what you mean, I was hoping they'd look good but wasn't positive I'd like em...I really do though.

I love the orange too. (always wanted one this color)

The blazer will end up looking very close to the way it sits right now, orange with a white top and I'm leaving the alloy wheels without any center caps, cause I'm diggin' the rugged look it gives, seeing the hubs.

With the H2's, the front tires are inside of the fenders, which in my state will getcha a ticket if their not. (bonus)

Still searching for one more H2 wheel for the spare if anybody comes across one...

70rs/ss · 08-04-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

I know what you mean, I was hoping they'd look good but wasn't positive I'd like em...I really do though.

With the H2's, the front tires are inside of the fenders, which in my state will getcha a ticket if their not. (bonus)

Still searching for one more H2 wheel for the spare if anybody comes across one...

I bought a set of 4 for $200 off of ebay and they sell singles quite a bit, too. I am using mine on my 72 2wd Blazer project with the 3/4 ton suspension I put under it!! I think they kinda look cool, again mine will be used on a 2wd with a 255/50 r 17 tire as the 2wd is lowered 4"/6". Very sweet, BTW I have a really nice orange Blazer gate, with the OE paint and all??

vtblazer · 08-08-2008, 06:30 AM

Pulled out a couple more parts that I've been saving for this build and let em meet each other...

Chevyman63 · 08-08-2008, 06:33 AM

Very nice...what might that be out of?

msgross · 08-03-2008, 10:13 AM

I can look for a rim at Carlisle... what should it cost for a nice straight one?

PM me your number and I can call you if I find something.

vtblazer · 08-03-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

I can look for a rim at Carlisle... what should it cost for a nice straight one?

PM me your number and I can call you if I find something.

Decent H2 wheels can be had all day long for $100.00 on e-bay, $75.00 even if you catch it right.

Wanna look for some blazer doors for me while your there too?

msgross · 08-03-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Decent H2 wheels can be had all day long for $100.00 on e-bay, $75.00 even if you catch it right.

Wanna look for some blazer doors for me while your there too?

I can look, Some guys think it's a "$Barrett-Jackson$" Carlisle show though...

hgs_notes · 08-03-2008, 11:07 AM

It's not running yet? You slacker!

**jaros44sr** · 08-03-2008, 11:25 AM

That thing looks great already, couple guys in NJ parting out blazers...JC, 6t727t2, ScottH.. That one Mike is talking about has a good goodwrench motor in it, I forget if you have a motor or not

haus · 08-03-2008, 11:46 AM

that thing looks friggin SWEET!

**special-K** · 08-04-2008, 07:27 AM

Talk to mgross about a frame coating.There`s a great product out of NJ.What trans will you use?Do you have that,yet?My shortbed will be along the same lines.Maybe they can cruise together sometime.Prolly won`t have mine done until after about four more of your projects are done.

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vtblazer · 08-04-2008, 07:34 AM

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Talk to mgross about a frame coating.There`s a great product out of NJ.What trans will you use?Do you have that,yet?My shortbed will be along the same lines.Maybe they can cruise together sometime.Prolly won`t have mine done until after about four more of your projects are done.

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700r and a 241 T-case. (forgot those in my original post didn't I?)

The only parts left to aquire are the seats and cage tubing.

Then it's finding the time to assemble it all.

69TowRig · 08-04-2008, 08:26 AM

That was one day's work? Dayum, that goes quick when it's all rust-free!

RAB38 · 08-04-2008, 08:36 AM

VT
Looking good. I like the looks especially with the hummer wheels

**Yukon Jack** · 08-08-2008, 09:19 AM

So the motor is ready as is? That's cool. Will you be cleaning it up and slapping some paint on it?

vtblazer · 08-11-2008, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Yeah, "just an injected 355 crate", we should all be that unfortunate

There ya go again, bustin' on me...

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

So the motor is ready as is? That's cool. Will you be cleaning it up and slapping some paint on it?

It's the motor I pulled from the blue blazer in favor of the TBI'd 383 swap, it's still pretty fresh, just needs a bath.

The focus is on the build, not the bling.

Chevyman63 · 08-11-2008, 07:57 AM

Any progress over the weekend?

**jaros44sr** · 08-11-2008, 08:55 AM

That ain't bustin', that's jealousy

AJs72K5 · 08-11-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

The focus is on the build, not the bling.

Amen to that.

vtblazer · 08-11-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Any progress over the weekend?

Gathering info, deciding on suspension...phone calls to make this week.

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

That ain't bustin', that's jealousy

Gotta 'nother one...want it?

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

Amen to that.

I'd like to give you a shout regarding the Alcan springs, mind pm'ing your number?

Chevyman63 · 08-11-2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Gathering info, deciding on suspension...phone calls to make this week.

Sorry, I'm a little anxious to see this one going together.

70rs/ss · 08-11-2008, 03:42 PM

I didn't forget ya on the tailgate, my IP is retarded so i can get on at work but not at home and cannot shoot picts from work. Hopefully tomorrow they will come and fix it?! Looking sweet, going to run nice with the EFI!!

vtblazer · 08-13-2008, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

I didn't forget ya on the tailgate

No real hurry, gotta get the frame/drivetrain done before I even think about the body & paint.

Did place my order for the shackle flip, engine cross member and disc conversion last night though.

Have another rolling chassis available now too, this will allow me to work on the frame I'll be using AND have the body portable.

Found an "oops" while looking over the tub the other day...

Dispite how careful we were when we laid the tub back onto the chassis, we missed one body bolt and being it didn't make the hole, it raised up the bed floor some.
Not a huge ordeal but still...

08-03-2008, 04:27 PM	#1
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Is this gonna be all out restoration or is thebody mounted for good on the frame the way it is?? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

08-03-2008, 08:57 AM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Looking good already - I'm really digging the Hummer rims - hmmm, those would look killer on my K5! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-08-2008, 06:30 AM	#5
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Pulled out a couple more parts that I've been saving for this build and let em meet each other... Attached Images

08-08-2008, 06:33 AM	#6
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Very nice...what might that be out of? __________________ 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

08-03-2008, 10:13 AM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way I can look for a rim at Carlisle... what should it cost for a nice straight one? PM me your number and I can call you if I find something. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 08-03-2008 at 10:13 AM.

08-03-2008, 11:07 AM	#10
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,125	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way It's not running yet? You slacker! __________________ 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

08-03-2008, 11:25 AM	#11
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,694	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way That thing looks great already, couple guys in NJ parting out blazers...JC, 6t727t2, ScottH.. That one Mike is talking about has a good goodwrench motor in it, I forget if you have a motor or not __________________ 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 Last edited by jaros44sr; 08-03-2008 at 11:49 AM.

08-03-2008, 11:46 AM	#12
haus MMMM Ramen! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beavercreek, OH Posts: 118	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way that thing looks friggin SWEET! __________________ Tim - 1970 chevy blazer

08-04-2008, 07:27 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Talk to mgross about a frame coating.There`s a great product out of NJ.What trans will you use?Do you have that,yet?My shortbed will be along the same lines.Maybe they can cruise together sometime.Prolly won`t have mine done until after about four more of your projects are done.. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-04-2008, 08:26 AM	#15
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way That was one day's work? Dayum, that goes quick when it's all rust-free! __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

08-04-2008, 08:36 AM	#16
RAB38 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 164	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way VT Looking good. I like the looks especially with the hummer wheels __________________ 72 Blazer CST 383 stroker roller, fuel inj, t350,NP205, D60 front, 14b rear, detroit locker, 38 x15.50 mtz's, welds, cross over steering, custom cage,Line X Spray in liner, House of Colors Tangelo Pearl Orange

08-08-2008, 09:19 AM	#17
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way So the motor is ready as is? That's cool. Will you be cleaning it up and slapping some paint on it? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-11-2008, 07:57 AM	#19
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Any progress over the weekend? __________________ 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

08-11-2008, 08:55 AM	#20
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,694	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way That ain't bustin', that's jealousy __________________ 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

08-11-2008, 03:42 PM	#24
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way I didn't forget ya on the tailgate, my IP is retarded so i can get on at work but not at home and cannot shoot picts from work. Hopefully tomorrow they will come and fix it?! Looking sweet, going to run nice with the EFI!!



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