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bigbadchev72 · 12-13-2008, 09:10 PM

Amazing what $12 worth of engine paint and a few cans of carb cleaner will do, Hopefully I can give this beauty a home before too long, I regasketed it found out the block was painted with hot lap on the inside and the rotating assembly is balanced with some nice looking aftermarket pistons as well

caminokid · 12-14-2008, 01:39 AM

I truly believe its an addiction. I cant seem to stop getting 69's for some reason.

chevychase · 12-14-2008, 01:52 AM

Seems to be no shortage of parts around your neck of the woods. And boy that motor sure did clean up nicely!

phipp13 · 12-14-2008, 02:17 AM

god i love them trucks! too old and busted up to be climbing up in them. v/r phipp13

bigbadchev72 · 12-31-2008, 12:02 AM

Well got a little free time and a clean garage, so I brought it over to my house and found a home for the 400, Looks to be in BAD need of a new harness, not only is it hacked, it is extremely brittle. I put in some Warn premium hubs and I got the beauty rings and caps on.

Any suggestions on AFFORDABLE wiring harnesses? I have a summit brand in my blazer and am really happy with it other than the fuse block, It has the mini fuses and the location of fuses is on the cover. Also, What do these plugs in the engine harness go to? The first one is in with the starter wiring and 2 green wires going to it, the other is attached to the drivers fender well.

lytemup454 · 12-31-2008, 02:10 AM

sweet looking build you have i just found it. I live in pendleton but work near hermiston. I'd love to check out your blazer some time.

Gray Ghost · 12-31-2008, 02:39 AM

Gotta love the small window trucks....great find!

**CPNE** · 12-31-2008, 10:22 AM

Wire 1 - Backup light switch on 4 speed tranny. Truck was originally a 4 speed.

Wire(s) 2 - Alternator. Stock alternator location is on LH side of engine

bigbadchev72 · 12-31-2008, 09:19 PM

Anyone have suggestions on wiring harnesses?

lytemup454 · 12-31-2008, 10:08 PM

make one that is suited for your truck. i went and bought the wire from napa and only used the wire tat i needed. Bought bulk trailer wire, it ad 10 dfferent ires and it heav gauge wires in it. I did the hei convertion at the same time so that made it simpler when doingthe ing. and starter wires but is reall simple wen you use the diagram
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...wiring+diagram
then i used the clips in this thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=148346
make it work for you!

bigbadchev72 · 01-22-2009, 02:11 AM

Changed out the drivers exaust manifold, i had 2 passenger side ones.

I also changed out the custom draglink and will be having a new driveline made due to custom modifications

Got some pictures of the guages installed and the dash painted up, started on a rear bumper for it, and will be going in for dual 2.5" exhaust with H pipe and flowmasters in the next few days

theyammieguy · 01-22-2009, 09:53 AM

I say go with a real dark red.

NEVERENOUGH · 01-22-2009, 06:31 PM

I would love to see some side pics of the truck. Trying to figure out how much lift to use on mine.

bigguy69 · 01-22-2009, 07:32 PM

just found thread and yes it is an addicition but i love it

bigbadchev72 · 02-21-2010, 08:39 PM

A little update. I need to add a bunch more pictures. Ive been doing a ton of block sanding and as everyone that has done that knows there is a ton of work involved, but not a whole lot to post pics of. I have bought a ton of parts for it, New poly bodymounts, spring bushings, stainless braided brakelines, new gauge cluster, door sills, weatherstripping, and new wiring harness.

I finally deceided on a color Its sunburst orange metallic. Base/clear. My paint guy has some serious shoulder problems and is going in for surgery this week. So he is going to teach me how to paint. I got a little gun time last sunday and did the inner side of the grille, inner fenders, inside of the fenders and the underside of the hood. Im happy with it overall, I did no prep work at all on any of the pieces painted other than wiping the crap off them and wiping them with solvent.

I also filled in a bunch of the firewall holes filled in as well and got some Als Liner and sprayed the bed, tailgate, interior, and firewall with it. I am really happy with how easy it layed out. I had it tinted body color as well. I was getting up under the dash and spilled a little on the driverside floor board, but Im gonna be running carpet and a dynamat knockoff.

oldblue1968chevy · 02-21-2010, 08:49 PM

thats an AWESOME truck you've got!!!! Cant wait to see it done.

montsb · 04-03-2010, 11:37 PM

Nice shooting Tex! Lol! That color is beautiful/sexy! Looks yummy! I just LOVE your Blazer though!

12-13-2008, 09:10 PM	#26
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Its an addiction Amazing what $12 worth of engine paint and a few cans of carb cleaner will do, Hopefully I can give this beauty a home before too long, I regasketed it found out the block was painted with hot lap on the inside and the rotating assembly is balanced with some nice looking aftermarket pistons as well __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

12-14-2008, 01:39 AM	#27
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Its an addiction I truly believe its an addiction. I cant seem to stop getting 69's for some reason. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

12-14-2008, 01:52 AM	#28
chevychase Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 476	Re: Its an addiction Seems to be no shortage of parts around your neck of the woods. And boy that motor sure did clean up nicely!

12-14-2008, 02:17 AM	#29
phipp13 THE DAMN YANKEE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern MD Posts: 551	Re: Its an addiction god i love them trucks! too old and busted up to be climbing up in them. v/r phipp13

12-31-2008, 12:02 AM	#30
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Its an addiction Well got a little free time and a clean garage, so I brought it over to my house and found a home for the 400, Looks to be in BAD need of a new harness, not only is it hacked, it is extremely brittle. I put in some Warn premium hubs and I got the beauty rings and caps on. Any suggestions on AFFORDABLE wiring harnesses? I have a summit brand in my blazer and am really happy with it other than the fuse block, It has the mini fuses and the location of fuses is on the cover. Also, What do these plugs in the engine harness go to? The first one is in with the starter wiring and 2 green wires going to it, the other is attached to the drivers fender well. __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

12-31-2008, 02:10 AM	#31
lytemup454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pueblo West Posts: 264	Re: Its an addiction sweet looking build you have i just found it. I live in pendleton but work near hermiston. I'd love to check out your blazer some time.

12-31-2008, 02:39 AM	#32
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Its an addiction Gotta love the small window trucks....great find! __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

12-31-2008, 10:22 AM	#33
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: Its an addiction Wire 1 - Backup light switch on 4 speed tranny. Truck was originally a 4 speed. Wire(s) 2 - Alternator. Stock alternator location is on LH side of engine __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

12-31-2008, 09:19 PM	#34
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Its an addiction Anyone have suggestions on wiring harnesses? __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels Last edited by bigbadchev72; 12-31-2008 at 09:20 PM.

12-31-2008, 10:08 PM	#35
lytemup454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pueblo West Posts: 264	Re: Its an addiction make one that is suited for your truck. i went and bought the wire from napa and only used the wire tat i needed. Bought bulk trailer wire, it ad 10 dfferent ires and it heav gauge wires in it. I did the hei convertion at the same time so that made it simpler when doingthe ing. and starter wires but is reall simple wen you use the diagram http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...wiring+diagram then i used the clips in this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=148346 make it work for you!

01-22-2009, 02:11 AM	#36
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Its an addiction Changed out the drivers exaust manifold, i had 2 passenger side ones. I also changed out the custom draglink and will be having a new driveline made due to custom modifications Got some pictures of the guages installed and the dash painted up, started on a rear bumper for it, and will be going in for dual 2.5" exhaust with H pipe and flowmasters in the next few days __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

01-22-2009, 09:53 AM	#37
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: Its an addiction I say go with a real dark red. __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

01-22-2009, 06:31 PM	#38
NEVERENOUGH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chino Valley Az Posts: 210	Re: Its an addiction I would love to see some side pics of the truck. Trying to figure out how much lift to use on mine.

01-22-2009, 07:32 PM	#39
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Its an addiction just found thread and yes it is an addicition but i love it __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

02-21-2010, 08:39 PM	#40
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Its an addiction A little update. I need to add a bunch more pictures. Ive been doing a ton of block sanding and as everyone that has done that knows there is a ton of work involved, but not a whole lot to post pics of. I have bought a ton of parts for it, New poly bodymounts, spring bushings, stainless braided brakelines, new gauge cluster, door sills, weatherstripping, and new wiring harness. I finally deceided on a color Its sunburst orange metallic. Base/clear. My paint guy has some serious shoulder problems and is going in for surgery this week. So he is going to teach me how to paint. I got a little gun time last sunday and did the inner side of the grille, inner fenders, inside of the fenders and the underside of the hood. Im happy with it overall, I did no prep work at all on any of the pieces painted other than wiping the crap off them and wiping them with solvent. I also filled in a bunch of the firewall holes filled in as well and got some Als Liner and sprayed the bed, tailgate, interior, and firewall with it. I am really happy with how easy it layed out. I had it tinted body color as well. I was getting up under the dash and spilled a little on the driverside floor board, but Im gonna be running carpet and a dynamat knockoff. __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels Last edited by bigbadchev72; 02-21-2010 at 08:41 PM.



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02-21-2010, 08:49 PM	#41
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Its an addiction thats an AWESOME truck you've got!!!! Cant wait to see it done. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

04-03-2010, 11:37 PM	#42
montsb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: White City, Oregon Posts: 64	Re: Its an addiction Nice shooting Tex! Lol! That color is beautiful/sexy! Looks yummy! I just LOVE your Blazer though!

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