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vtblazer · 06-27-2004, 07:02 AM

Post up your before/after pics of recent projects

Show the beginning (when it came home) the ugly-est ever shot and finish off with current status.
Here's my adventure

Pic #1) Driving back to VT from AZ on route 66 in New Mexico

Pic #2) It got worse body wise...replaced inner/outer pass side rockers and front and rear pillars. Replaced outer rocker and total front pillar on drivers side.

Pic #3) Current status: Running/driving/all legal/having a blast

vtblazer · 06-27-2004, 07:03 AM

Can someone tell me why it keeps double posting all my pics?

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-27-2004, 08:07 AM

MAN, U DID THAT IN LIKE LESS THAN A YEAR, I'M SOOOO JEALOUS. :p

*Gee_Emm* · 06-27-2004, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Can someone tell me why it keeps double posting all my pics?

Did you use the img tags and the picture upload feature? I took out the extra pics.

It looks good in olive, seems like most ppl would paint a truck to get rid of that color not put it on, personally I love it.

I love the old route 66 drive through AZ and NM. I would love to do it again when my Jimmy is done.

*Gee_Emm* · 06-27-2004, 10:54 AM

Here is my before and "after" pics, the after is a photochopped version. My paint will be a bit orangier and the white bumper wont be so white.

Big J · 06-27-2004, 11:27 AM

This is what I started with, 72 K5. Full of rust.

No doors, top, dog house.

Had to drill out all the spot welds to seperate the front from the bed. Got a new bed to put on it.

The cleaning of the frame.

Painted Frame and cleaned up the wheels, alot.

Thats where I'm at right now. Just about got the engine ready to go in. Once thats done I'm ready to start the fun part, THE BODY.

Thanks to Jamie, Renee, and Jim for helping me get this far!

1970blazin · 06-27-2004, 01:25 PM

Here are my before and after's....Bought from orig. owners son March 2003- we just finished her up this month. We LOVE driving it!
1st pic is a few years before we bought it- didn't look that good when we picked it up- the owner's daughter left it uncovered for about a year in the rain and it was FULL of water-

blazerboy72 · 06-27-2004, 04:23 PM

Here are some before and after's of mine.

Jdog44 · 06-28-2004, 05:36 PM

Here are a few before and after pics of my 72

Jdog44 · 06-28-2004, 05:48 PM

few more

**Yukon Jack** · 06-29-2004, 12:15 PM

I can only post before and during pics cause I'm in the process of getting my K5 going. Can't wait to go topless!!

In the process right now of adding power brakes and a disk brake 3/4 ton Dana 44 and a 14 bolt rear axle with a Detroit. As soon as that is done I will replace all the rubber engine hoses and try to get her on the road.

1970blazin · 06-29-2004, 09:44 PM

JDog44- What kind of carpet did you use? That looks really clean! Would love more pics of the carpet and specifics on that interior.
Diane

Jdog44 · 06-29-2004, 11:23 PM

Hey Diane thanks . I think it came out good. What i did was go to home depot and found a roll of carpet rements. I dont know what brand it is or anything . But i supose home depot carrys it . I got the carpet,adhesive,thin backing board, and pad for about 70 bucks. The carpet looks like tweed and has a rubber backing. The back was easy the front a little harder because i had to do more cuts to get it to lay right over the transmision hump. I also used the old carpet as a rough pattern

vtblazer · 06-13-2007, 06:56 AM

Ancient thread but now with alot more blazers/jimmy's on the board...

Who's got what for before and after now?!

RustyParts · 06-13-2007, 08:28 AM

My contribution of before and after.

RustyParts · 06-13-2007, 08:40 AM

Couple with the top on.

cstanley · 06-13-2007, 09:50 AM

before... and so far... (only a lift and some clean-up, plus rebuilt trans and a tune-up and a lube job.)

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vtblazer · 06-13-2007, 09:51 AM

Simply amazing Rusty!

Like the change cstanley!

Thanks for posting.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-13-2007, 09:59 AM

Another great thread resurfaced - thanks vtblazer!

Got some great updates now that I finally have my Blazer running after owning it for 3 years.

Out with the grungy 400 sbc which I then learned needed a rebuild

Then back in it goes a little easier on the eyes!

And here it is back where it belongs

Then a bit more work getting the 3/4 ton running gear installed and I'm finally able to drive the Blazer! I put a Detroit Locker in the 14 bolt FF while I had it out - figured the Blazer would feel inferior to my 69 K20 if it didn't have a locker.

Chevyman63 · 06-13-2007, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Simply amazing Rusty!

Thanks for posting.

You read my mind!

fun in dirt · 06-13-2007, 01:51 PM

Have a long way to go on this project. But it's amazing how much some paint & polishing will clean one up!

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-13-2007, 04:26 PM

Does this count? 1st pic is B4 I bought the 2nd

vtblazer · 06-14-2007, 06:51 AM

Not rust repair/body work kinda stuff but major mechanical stuff.

Took it from a total poser truck (big tires and open diffs

) to a fun/capable/dependable trail ride.

Huge list of changes, upgrades and repairs but ya just can't see em all.
The obvious ones are the fenders, rock sliders and dents.

Still morphing but closing in on 'done'.

A truck that can now actually be used and abused.

hgs_notes · 06-14-2007, 09:13 AM

I'd love to post something here, but I don't have any after pictures yet. So far I just have pieces for after, and the after may not be so drastic. Like before engine and tranny, then after engine and tranny. Before door and floor, after door and floor.

vtblazer · 10-21-2007, 09:50 AM

Been a couple months...

Bump so the newbs can post.

06-27-2004, 10:54 AM	#5
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Here is my before and "after" pics, the after is a photochopped version. My paint will be a bit orangier and the white bumper wont be so white. Last edited by Gee_Emm; 06-27-2004 at 10:58 AM.

06-27-2004, 11:27 AM	#6
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	This is what I started with, 72 K5. Full of rust. No doors, top, dog house. Had to drill out all the spot welds to seperate the front from the bed. Got a new bed to put on it. The cleaning of the frame. Painted Frame and cleaned up the wheels, alot. Thats where I'm at right now. Just about got the engine ready to go in. Once thats done I'm ready to start the fun part, THE BODY. Thanks to Jamie, Renee, and Jim for helping me get this far! __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 06-27-2004 at 11:30 AM.

06-27-2004, 01:25 PM	#7
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Here are my before and after's....Bought from orig. owners son March 2003- we just finished her up this month. We LOVE driving it! 1st pic is a few years before we bought it- didn't look that good when we picked it up- the owner's daughter left it uncovered for about a year in the rain and it was FULL of water- Attached Images __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

06-27-2004, 04:23 PM	#8
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Here are some before and after's of mine. Attached Images

06-28-2004, 05:36 PM	#9
Jdog44 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: AZ Posts: 75	Here are a few before and after pics of my 72 Attached Images __________________ 72 k5 cst

06-27-2004, 07:02 AM	#1
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys Post up your before/after pics of recent projects Show the beginning (when it came home) the ugly-est ever shot and finish off with current status. Here's my adventure Pic #1) Driving back to VT from AZ on route 66 in New Mexico Pic #2) It got worse body wise...replaced inner/outer pass side rockers and front and rear pillars. Replaced outer rocker and total front pillar on drivers side. Pic #3) Current status: Running/driving/all legal/having a blast Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 06-27-2004 at 03:08 PM.

06-27-2004, 07:03 AM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Wtf? Can someone tell me why it keeps double posting all my pics?

06-27-2004, 08:07 AM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	MAN, U DID THAT IN LIKE LESS THAN A YEAR, I'M SOOOO JEALOUS. :p __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-28-2004, 05:48 PM	#10
Jdog44 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: AZ Posts: 75	few more Attached Images __________________ 72 k5 cst

06-29-2004, 12:15 PM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	I can only post before and during pics cause I'm in the process of getting my K5 going. Can't wait to go topless!! In the process right now of adding power brakes and a disk brake 3/4 ton Dana 44 and a 14 bolt rear axle with a Detroit. As soon as that is done I will replace all the rubber engine hoses and try to get her on the road. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-29-2004, 09:44 PM	#12
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	JDog44- What kind of carpet did you use? That looks really clean! Would love more pics of the carpet and specifics on that interior. Diane __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

06-29-2004, 11:23 PM	#13
Jdog44 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: AZ Posts: 75	Hey Diane thanks . I think it came out good. What i did was go to home depot and found a roll of carpet rements. I dont know what brand it is or anything . But i supose home depot carrys it . I got the carpet,adhesive,thin backing board, and pad for about 70 bucks. The carpet looks like tweed and has a rubber backing. The back was easy the front a little harder because i had to do more cuts to get it to lay right over the transmision hump. I also used the old carpet as a rough pattern Attached Images __________________ 72 k5 cst

06-13-2007, 06:56 AM	#14
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys Ancient thread but now with alot more blazers/jimmy's on the board... Who's got what for before and after now?!

06-13-2007, 08:28 AM	#15
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys My contribution of before and after. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy, 4WD, 454 CI, 350 Turbo, 4" lift, 35" tires The math teacher said my son "Bubba" could be a mathmatical genius. cause he's got 13 fingers!

06-13-2007, 08:40 AM	#16
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys Couple with the top on. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy, 4WD, 454 CI, 350 Turbo, 4" lift, 35" tires The math teacher said my son "Bubba" could be a mathmatical genius. cause he's got 13 fingers!



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06-13-2007, 09:50 AM	#17
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys before... and so far... (only a lift and some clean-up, plus rebuilt trans and a tune-up and a lube job.) _ Attached Images __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

06-13-2007, 09:51 AM	#18
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys Simply amazing Rusty! Like the change cstanley! Thanks for posting. Last edited by vtblazer; 06-13-2007 at 11:47 AM.

06-13-2007, 09:59 AM	#19
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys Another great thread resurfaced - thanks vtblazer! Got some great updates now that I finally have my Blazer running after owning it for 3 years. Out with the grungy 400 sbc which I then learned needed a rebuild Then back in it goes a little easier on the eyes! And here it is back where it belongs Then a bit more work getting the 3/4 ton running gear installed and I'm finally able to drive the Blazer! I put a Detroit Locker in the 14 bolt FF while I had it out - figured the Blazer would feel inferior to my 69 K20 if it didn't have a locker. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Last edited by Yukon Jack; 01-19-2010 at 11:35 AM.

06-13-2007, 01:51 PM	#21
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,122	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys Have a long way to go on this project. But it's amazing how much some paint & polishing will clean one up! Attached Images __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" [B]'85 C10 [B] "Corpse" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

06-13-2007, 04:26 PM	#22
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys Does this count? 1st pic is B4 I bought the 2nd Attached Images __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-14-2007, 06:51 AM	#23
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys Not rust repair/body work kinda stuff but major mechanical stuff. Took it from a total poser truck (big tires and open diffs ) to a fun/capable/dependable trail ride. Huge list of changes, upgrades and repairs but ya just can't see em all. The obvious ones are the fenders, rock sliders and dents. Still morphing but closing in on 'done'. A truck that can now actually be used and abused. Attached Images

06-14-2007, 09:13 AM	#24
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys I'd love to post something here, but I don't have any after pictures yet. So far I just have pieces for after, and the after may not be so drastic. Like before engine and tranny, then after engine and tranny. Before door and floor, after door and floor. __________________ 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

10-21-2007, 09:50 AM	#25
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Before/After Pics of Blazers/Jimmys Been a couple months... Bump so the newbs can post.

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