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502ms · 12-03-2011, 08:17 AM

Looks amazin! Subscribed!
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bobshotrodblazer · 04-07-2011, 07:48 AM

Looking good Man...........Ready to cruise when the roads clear up?

Rochlow · 04-07-2011, 08:32 AM

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Looking good Man...........Ready to cruise when the roads clear up?

I'm trying to get it done by then. Or at least for Goodguys Rhinebeck the last week of June..

VA72C10 · 04-07-2011, 05:19 PM

Sweet stance!!!

Rochlow · 05-19-2011, 08:30 AM

Little piddly things to report. Doing the rear brakes for the third time.. Didn't realize that there were two different thickness in the shoes. So I pulled the apart and fixed that.

Then, I went to bleed the brakes. One screw broke off and the other stripped.. Off to the parts store to get new wheel cylinders. Trying to get that done at some point.

Had to put a new mini starter in.

Seats are at the upholesters.. Hopefully he gets the lead out. New carpet in.

I have until the 25th of June to get this pig done, so I can take it to Goodguys in Rhinebeck, NY...

Rochlow · 06-01-2011, 08:44 PM

Well this is what I got done on the long weekend. The instructions are ok at best. And it fits really snug. The windows fit like crap..

I put the carpet in and the sill plates. The seats are at the upholesters right now. I have two issues that I'm working on. One is the thermo switch for the electric fan. I tried two different probe style and they didn't work. I now have one that goes in the manifold. See how that works.

The other is the rear brakes. Ive bleed them about 20 times and still get air out of them. So I got a new master cylinder to see how that works...

jessewebb · 06-15-2011, 03:27 PM

Nice job Jeff, I'll have to keep up with the build, can't wait to see some inside pics.. If the outside is any indication it will be awsome.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-08-2011, 09:35 PM

Awesome build you have done! Were you able to make it to Good Guys with it? How water tight are those tops?

Rochlow · 07-08-2011, 10:15 PM

I went to good guys, but not with the truck. I still have some minor issues I have to work out. I have to adjust the hood. Install one seat belt and junk like that.

The top isn't completely water tight. There are hole just above the vent windows and you cant close the doors with the window completely up. You have to roll it up under these flaps when to door is shut.

Rochlow · 10-02-2011, 05:26 PM

Interior kinda done..

completed before I tore the front suspension apart for a few new parts..

VA72C10 · 10-02-2011, 09:59 PM

Love the interior!!!

hotrodhomi · 10-02-2011, 10:43 PM

It looks great!

**k5blazin** · 10-02-2011, 10:51 PM

Looking good!! Nice work!
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Rochlow · 11-22-2011, 08:27 PM

Papa got some Porterbuilt!!!

502ms · 12-03-2011, 08:18 AM

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Papa got some Porterbuilt!!!

Wow! Front and rear?
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Rochlow · 12-03-2011, 08:53 AM

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Wow! Front and rear?
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Thanks. I just got the front and it has Porterbuilt trailing arms on it now, but the axle is bottoming out in the C-notch.

**lolife99** · 12-04-2011, 06:49 AM

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Papa got some Porterbuilt!!!

So you aren't selling the tub now?

PHAT TONY · 12-03-2011, 10:47 PM

...did it go lower yet in the bum?

Rochlow · 12-04-2011, 01:15 PM

Yea it's still for sale. Kinda waiting to see if it sells. If it does then I will be on the look out forma 67-68 truck. If not I will put the DM in it and finish it. Just feel guilty about cutting a tub this nice for the notches..
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jaros44sr · 12-04-2011, 07:01 PM

You oughta sell it to the new guy in wilmington, delaware. He has a really ruff body on his...just sayin

Rochlow · 12-04-2011, 08:24 PM

I know he's one of the guys looking at it. The other is a local guy.
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jaros44sr · 12-04-2011, 08:37 PM

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I know he's one of the guys looking at it. The other is a local guy.
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Its not VTBlazer, is it?

I got a '67 hood here for ya, finally

Rochlow · 12-04-2011, 08:41 PM

No.. The body did come from him though. I'll have to get back to you on the hood.
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DARIO1 · 12-06-2011, 09:00 PM

So I just read through your post on this build and from what I gather you built it, finished it and now you don't want to cut it or notch it? I ask because I am about to replace my entire back end of my 72 4WD Blazer and I got a donor 69 truck, but once I got it home and really looked it over it basically needs a cab to be decent. With that heartache in mind I am contemplating restoring the truck, finding another bed for the Blazer and taking on 2 projects at once, not a perfect situation but it will obviously take over my life for a while. The tub looks in great shape, yes I am interested. If you want to talk please PM me your number and I will call.

DARIO1 · 12-06-2011, 09:01 PM

Oh ya, I have 2 extra hard tops if you want to talk about that also.

12-03-2011, 08:17 AM	#1
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04-07-2011, 07:48 AM	#2
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04-07-2011, 05:19 PM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? Sweet stance!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-19-2011, 08:30 AM	#5
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? Little piddly things to report. Doing the rear brakes for the third time.. Didn't realize that there were two different thickness in the shoes. So I pulled the apart and fixed that. Then, I went to bleed the brakes. One screw broke off and the other stripped.. Off to the parts store to get new wheel cylinders. Trying to get that done at some point. Had to put a new mini starter in. Seats are at the upholesters.. Hopefully he gets the lead out. New carpet in. I have until the 25th of June to get this pig done, so I can take it to Goodguys in Rhinebeck, NY...

06-01-2011, 08:44 PM	#6
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? Well this is what I got done on the long weekend. The instructions are ok at best. And it fits really snug. The windows fit like crap.. I put the carpet in and the sill plates. The seats are at the upholesters right now. I have two issues that I'm working on. One is the thermo switch for the electric fan. I tried two different probe style and they didn't work. I now have one that goes in the manifold. See how that works. The other is the rear brakes. Ive bleed them about 20 times and still get air out of them. So I got a new master cylinder to see how that works...

06-15-2011, 03:27 PM	#7
jessewebb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: beckley, WV. Posts: 823	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? Nice job Jeff, I'll have to keep up with the build, can't wait to see some inside pics.. If the outside is any indication it will be awsome. __________________ *Pete* The worst I ever had was wonderful *69 SWB* work in progress *97 Ranger* 6in. lift on 35's *04 325i* lady's ride

07-08-2011, 09:35 PM	#8
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? Awesome build you have done! Were you able to make it to Good Guys with it? How water tight are those tops? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-08-2011, 10:15 PM	#9
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? I went to good guys, but not with the truck. I still have some minor issues I have to work out. I have to adjust the hood. Install one seat belt and junk like that. The top isn't completely water tight. There are hole just above the vent windows and you cant close the doors with the window completely up. You have to roll it up under these flaps when to door is shut.

10-02-2011, 05:26 PM	#10
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? Interior kinda done.. completed before I tore the front suspension apart for a few new parts..

10-02-2011, 09:59 PM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? Love the interior!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-02-2011, 10:43 PM	#12
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? It looks great! __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

10-02-2011, 10:51 PM	#13
k5blazin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: potsdam ny Posts: 401	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? Looking good!! Nice work! Posted via Mobile Device

11-22-2011, 08:27 PM	#14
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? Papa got some Porterbuilt!!!

12-03-2011, 10:47 PM	#18
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12-04-2011, 01:15 PM	#19
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? Yea it's still for sale. Kinda waiting to see if it sells. If it does then I will be on the look out forma 67-68 truck. If not I will put the DM in it and finish it. Just feel guilty about cutting a tub this nice for the notches.. Posted via Mobile Device



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12-04-2011, 07:01 PM	#20
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,451	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? You oughta sell it to the new guy in wilmington, delaware. He has a really ruff body on his...just sayin __________________ 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

12-04-2011, 08:24 PM	#21
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? I know he's one of the guys looking at it. The other is a local guy. Posted via Mobile Device

12-04-2011, 08:41 PM	#23
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? No.. The body did come from him though. I'll have to get back to you on the hood. Posted via Mobile Device

12-06-2011, 09:00 PM	#24
DARIO1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: FL GA line Posts: 161	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? So I just read through your post on this build and from what I gather you built it, finished it and now you don't want to cut it or notch it? I ask because I am about to replace my entire back end of my 72 4WD Blazer and I got a donor 69 truck, but once I got it home and really looked it over it basically needs a cab to be decent. With that heartache in mind I am contemplating restoring the truck, finding another bed for the Blazer and taking on 2 projects at once, not a perfect situation but it will obviously take over my life for a while. The tub looks in great shape, yes I am interested. If you want to talk please PM me your number and I will call.

12-06-2011, 09:01 PM	#25
DARIO1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: FL GA line Posts: 161	Re: Project: What the heck did I get into??? Oh ya, I have 2 extra hard tops if you want to talk about that also.

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