The blazer, keeping it, beginning to restore, need some help.

[Dclassen]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

The panel you need is called a kick panel, dont buy cheap(thin) patch panels. Better panels are out there from board venders...read up on some of the projects, and youll see what your getting into.

Post pics and well help you out

BTW, i hope you didnt think i was suggesting the use of sealant to repair the rust. I shouldve said adhesive to install weatherstripping. New metal is the only way to fix rust properly

No, I knew what you were saying. This is the stuff I picked up I guess I'll find some real stuff later lol. Well at least I have the carpets out. Will post more pics when I find my keys..

[jaros44sr]

Rust bullit comes to mind, i think lksdcvn used it, see if he has any comments on the product....

[lks dcvn]

I used www.nomorerust.com Rust Sealer on my 72 Blazer. It is silver and super thick.

I painted in on with foam brushes on the floors, rockers, bed, kick panels rockers, etc. right after I got done cleaning up the welds on my truck and it looks the exact same over 3 years later.

I then used a DA on the body and foam brushed the stuff on the outside as well to stop the current rust from getting any worse.

To test the stuff I ground the hood down to bare metal and then painted the hood with rust sealer and left it outside for 2+ years in all weather (Snow, Rain, etc.) - It had some very light surface rust where I didn't put it on thick enough in certain spots, but the stuff holds up great.

I want to put carpet in my Blazer when done since it will likely never see any rain/snow again, but I haven't decided yet. An Al's Liner kit is about the same price and it will help prevent rusting in the future.

[Dclassen]

So I'm back finally. Was working on the truck all day today. Replaced the alternator a fer days ago. Had the oil changed got some floor mats, a cheap plastic center console since I don't have one. Anyway here's my plans for the rust problem. I tested out the rust o leum stuff on one side today and it seemed to work well. I plan on just coating the whole floorboard in this stuff since it will need to be replaced anyway, as well as both kicker panels( since there's a hole in one. Then taking some bondo to fill the hole in the kicker panel and the small holes at the sides of the floorboards, then sanding the whole thing down a bit and applying a spray in bed liner type product. Thoughts?

I just ordered:
Door glass runs
Drip rail deflectors
and a hood to cowl seal

in an attempt to seal up the cab. Sorry for the essay. One other problem I had, after I finished working today I took it around the block, pulled the headlight switch on and the damn plastic handle came off and the lights on the dash stopped working >_<. Any ideas on this? Thanks. Will post pics tomorrow of progress.

[Dclassen]

Few more problems I have:

-Leaks everywhere. Guy at jiffy lube said that both transfer cases were leaking and the whole bottom of the truck was wet.

-Really damn annoying squeaking going on and I have no idea what it is. (Didn't use to do that)

-Horn not working

-Half the gauges don't work. (Gas gauge way off, speedometer slightly off, heat gauge doesn't work at all)

I plan on pressure washing the whole bottom to see if I can pinpoint the leaks. I just don't know how to stop them. I figure this may alleviate the squeaking as well. How difficult of fixes are these? Not paying someone 800$ to fix the damn leaks!