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65-72 chevytoys · 09-08-2008, 08:52 AM

Update:

After installing the dash pad and redoing the center console in April 07, I have been troubleshooting an electrical problem since May 08. Finally got that fixed by replacing the fuse link at the battery, properly connecting the HEI, and reconnecting the gas guage wiring. Hopefully that solved the problem, I will know for sure next time I start it and it dosen't burn through any more wires. I have an int. reg. alt. that I am going to go ahead and convert just to be sure. That is it so far.

65-72 chevytoys · 09-19-2008, 01:37 PM

Went to check the wiring to the back for the fuel guage ground, and I have no brake lights. I was not able to find the ground in fuel guage wiring, but I did trace the brake light wiring. No fuse

I didn't have any fuses availble, but I jumped fuse terminals with a test light and pressed the pedal. Bam brake lights come on. So when I get to the parts store and get some fuses hopefully that solves that problem.

72BlckButy · 09-19-2008, 02:35 PM

We need some updated pics....

65-72 chevytoys · 09-22-2008, 07:56 AM

I am getting closer to solving the electrical problem. I converted the alt. to an internal regulated unit. Now my wiring does not get hot. Just the alt. I think it is ok for now. I installed the deluxe side markers and turn signals in the front bumber, put the license plate on and got it out and took her for drive yesterday. I put about 5 gal gas in the tank and washed all the dust from storage and got some new pictures.
Photos are the new alt, adding the deluxe side markers, and the before and after of the turn signal lamps in the front bumper.

65-72 chevytoys · 09-26-2008, 02:14 PM

New photos after taking it out on the road for the first time.

65-72 chevytoys · 09-26-2008, 02:15 PM

a few more.

NTR72GMC · 09-26-2008, 06:16 PM

Looking good!!!!

Long Roof · 09-26-2008, 07:27 PM

Well at least for you summer is NOT almost over. Take the top off and enjoy the sun.

JayDubBlazer · 09-26-2008, 10:23 PM

It keeps looking better and better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Long Roof

Well at least for you summer is NOT almost over. Take the top off and enjoy the sun.

I'll second that comment, in a week we will have highs inthe sixties.

Critter · 09-27-2008, 01:41 AM

So what is the deal with your hardtop? Is the paint in pretty good shape? Did the PO smooth the texture before paint? I am digging the grey color. I like it cause if looks like it could have been something that G.M. did from the factory, but still it's different from everyone else. It's a nice touch.

jaros44sr · 09-27-2008, 09:45 AM

w/ Critter, gray is just differant enough to look good. Actually the whole truck looks good

65-72 chevytoys · 10-12-2008, 03:49 PM

I finally got all the wiring out from under the dash that did not come from the factory. I removed the two relays that were ignition circut and spliced everything back together. Now, the only thing that did not come from the factory is my new steering mount tachometer that I got for my birthday. I had this exact same one in my yellow pickup that my dad got me for Christmas a few years back and forgot to remove it when I sold the truck. So, I got the same one that he got for me for my blazer.

cparman · 10-12-2008, 04:34 PM

where do you live. I am in Atlantic beach?

65-72 chevytoys · 10-13-2008, 07:57 AM

Down in North St. Johns Co. by I95 and CR210.

65-72 chevytoys · 11-05-2008, 06:07 PM

Well now that I have pleanty of time on my hands I have been working on it again. I got the tach show above wired in and working. I thought I had the valve noise fixed but it keeps coming back more to come on that. Finally I had a full fuel gauge so I droped the tank today and found the wire was disconnected from the sending unit. The needle went from full to empty so I took it to the gas station and at $2.25 a gal put 16 gal in the aftermarket poly tank so it should be close to full, but the gauge is still on E. Back to the help boards on the valves and fuel gauge.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-10-2008, 11:48 AM

Is that one of the factory gray tops?

65-72 chevytoys · 11-11-2008, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Is that one of the factory gray tops?

No it has been sanded smooth and painted it is white under the grey paint.

65-72 chevytoys · 12-04-2008, 07:54 PM

I have added more detailed photos here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/mickeyst...y=0DzwsWhH86w#

Richard8971 · 12-04-2008, 07:57 PM

Love the color, can't tell you why, but I do!

Don

70rs/ss · 12-05-2008, 04:30 PM

You should get a sway bar for those brackets, it'll make a night and day difference in that thing! It will turn and not lean while doing so! I have my 2wd and I guess if the 4X4 sells I'll hopefully be able to dedicate some time and $$$ to fixing up the 2wd and getting her on the road!

09-08-2008, 08:52 AM	#26
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: New to the club Update: After installing the dash pad and redoing the center console in April 07, I have been troubleshooting an electrical problem since May 08. Finally got that fixed by replacing the fuse link at the battery, properly connecting the HEI, and reconnecting the gas guage wiring. Hopefully that solved the problem, I will know for sure next time I start it and it dosen't burn through any more wires. I have an int. reg. alt. that I am going to go ahead and convert just to be sure. That is it so far. __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

09-19-2008, 01:37 PM	#27
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: New to the club Went to check the wiring to the back for the fuel guage ground, and I have no brake lights. I was not able to find the ground in fuel guage wiring, but I did trace the brake light wiring. No fuse I didn't have any fuses availble, but I jumped fuse terminals with a test light and pressed the pedal. Bam brake lights come on. So when I get to the parts store and get some fuses hopefully that solves that problem. __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

09-19-2008, 02:35 PM	#28
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New to the club We need some updated pics.... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-22-2008, 07:56 AM	#29
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: New to the club I am getting closer to solving the electrical problem. I converted the alt. to an internal regulated unit. Now my wiring does not get hot. Just the alt. I think it is ok for now. I installed the deluxe side markers and turn signals in the front bumber, put the license plate on and got it out and took her for drive yesterday. I put about 5 gal gas in the tank and washed all the dust from storage and got some new pictures. Photos are the new alt, adding the deluxe side markers, and the before and after of the turn signal lamps in the front bumper. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer Last edited by 65-72 chevytoys; 09-26-2008 at 02:12 PM. Reason: added photos

09-26-2008, 02:14 PM	#30
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: New to the club New photos after taking it out on the road for the first time. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

09-26-2008, 02:15 PM	#31
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: New to the club a few more. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

09-26-2008, 06:16 PM	#32
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: New to the club Looking good!!!!

09-26-2008, 07:27 PM	#33
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: New to the club Well at least for you summer is NOT almost over. Take the top off and enjoy the sun. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

09-27-2008, 01:41 AM	#35
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: New to the club So what is the deal with your hardtop? Is the paint in pretty good shape? Did the PO smooth the texture before paint? I am digging the grey color. I like it cause if looks like it could have been something that G.M. did from the factory, but still it's different from everyone else. It's a nice touch. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

09-27-2008, 09:45 AM	#36
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,462	Re: New to the club w/ Critter, gray is just differant enough to look good. Actually the whole truck looks good __________________ 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

10-12-2008, 03:49 PM	#37
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: New to the club I finally got all the wiring out from under the dash that did not come from the factory. I removed the two relays that were ignition circut and spliced everything back together. Now, the only thing that did not come from the factory is my new steering mount tachometer that I got for my birthday. I had this exact same one in my yellow pickup that my dad got me for Christmas a few years back and forgot to remove it when I sold the truck. So, I got the same one that he got for me for my blazer. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

10-12-2008, 04:34 PM	#38
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: New to the club where do you live. I am in Atlantic beach?

10-13-2008, 07:57 AM	#39
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: New to the club Down in North St. Johns Co. by I95 and CR210. __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

11-05-2008, 06:07 PM	#40
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: New to the club Well now that I have pleanty of time on my hands I have been working on it again. I got the tach show above wired in and working. I thought I had the valve noise fixed but it keeps coming back more to come on that. Finally I had a full fuel gauge so I droped the tank today and found the wire was disconnected from the sending unit. The needle went from full to empty so I took it to the gas station and at $2.25 a gal put 16 gal in the aftermarket poly tank so it should be close to full, but the gauge is still on E. Back to the help boards on the valves and fuel gauge. __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

11-10-2008, 11:48 AM	#41
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,601	Re: New to the club Is that one of the factory gray tops? __________________ 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..



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12-04-2008, 07:54 PM	#43
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: New to the club I have added more detailed photos here: http://picasaweb.google.com/mickeyst...y=0DzwsWhH86w# __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

12-04-2008, 07:57 PM	#44
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: New to the club Love the color, can't tell you why, but I do! Don __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo

12-05-2008, 04:30 PM	#45
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: New to the club You should get a sway bar for those brackets, it'll make a night and day difference in that thing! It will turn and not lean while doing so! I have my 2wd and I guess if the 4X4 sells I'll hopefully be able to dedicate some time and $$$ to fixing up the 2wd and getting her on the road!

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