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Re: 71 AZ Rust Free CST Blazer Frame Off
Something of a milestone today. It was a little over a year ago that I drove the Blazer into the garage. Today it moved out of the garage under its own power. It grew a couple of inches and turned blue. Working on aligning the doors before I put the front clip on.
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Re: 71 AZ Rust Free CST Blazer Frame Off
Racking up the miles 1/10 already. Drove the Blazer on the trailer today and took it to the AC shop and got it charged up. Ended up going with R12 as it seems that was working best for most . Of course the AC effectiveness is somewhat limited by the lack of a windshield.
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Re: 71 AZ Rust Free CST Blazer Frame Off
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You noticed the difference in clockface for the compressor harness connection also? My reman compressor that we repositioned the connection on blew a seal during charge and had to be removed and replaced. I have an original A6 compressor that I will send out for a rebuild. Try shims to get the door aligned. Who knows maybe the new mounts differ enough from OEM that the alignment is slightly off.
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Re: 71 AZ Rust Free CST Blazer Frame Off
I have to say that this things looks incredible and just over a year to do this type of transformation is awesome!
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Another 2 steps forward and 1 back day. Got the front fenders on but decided to take off the top and have it repainted. The top is not original to this Blazer and had been repainted at some point.I thought it was good to go but after getting it mounted and looking at it for a few days I noticed enough little things that needed to be touched up that I decided just to bite the bullet and have the whole thing repainted.
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You'll be glad you redid the top. Good decision.
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I'm sure I will. I picked up some of the Napa stoneguard as there is one area that would benefit from some texture touch up. From what I've read it appears the correct color is GM 521 White. Cant seem to get a handle on the correct sheen. Is it satin, semi gloss or somewhere in between?
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Some progress to report. Front fenders and grill are on and the interior is mostly installed.
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Re: 71 AZ Rust Free CST Blazer Frame Off
This is just a very solid build.
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Re: 71 AZ Rust Free CST Blazer Frame Off
Really close now. I changed my mind several times about the wheels and tires I wanted. In the end I went with the ralley wheels with 33 x 10.5 tires. Im happy with it. Too bad the blue will have to come off the lettering, it kinda goes with the truck.
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Pretty much wrapped up under the hood. I confirmed what I already knew from my Camaro days that repop tower clamps suck. I'm getting better though I've learned that if you lube them up good and run them in once outside the car the failure rate is much lower. Only lost a couple this time around. Next up alignment and exhaust.
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Re: 71 AZ Rust Free CST Blazer Frame Off
That all looks OUTSTANDING! The tower clamps can be a real pita. Don't forget the hose clamp on the hot water bypass valve...
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Re: 71 AZ Rust Free CST Blazer Frame Off
Awesome build! Mine will resemble yours very closely.
I would like to get the details on your seat covers if I could- brand, where you got them, quality,...? |
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Thanks for the seat info, have some decisions to make now.
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Re: 71 AZ Rust Free CST Blazer Frame Off
Very nice build!!!
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Re: 71 AZ Rust Free CST Blazer Frame Off
very nice rig....curious to what lift and size you are running. thanks in advance
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Re: 71 AZ Rust Free CST Blazer Frame Off
Awesome, I thought it was a 4"....I like the ride height....thinking of going to 2" from my 4" lift. I hear skyjacker add-a-leafs will give these k5's about 2". Do you have a measurement from ground to top of fenderwell? Thanks again for the info
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Re: 71 AZ Rust Free CST Blazer Frame Off
hey nice truck neighbor. I'm in menifee as well working on a 68 c10. Who painted the blazer? gotta have a beer one day and talk trucks
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Re: 71 AZ Rust Free CST Blazer Frame Off
Hey guys its been a few years but Im back. Ive put a whopping 290 miles on the Blazer since I finished it. Ive decided its time to let it go and Im putting it in the Mecum auction Mar 31 in Glendale AZ. Heres the link if you know anyone who might be interested in bidding. https://www.mecum.com/lots/AZ0323-55...vrolet-blazer/
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Re: 71 AZ Rust Free CST Blazer Frame Off
Beautifull blazer !!!
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All stock and staying that way
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Someone will be a happy camper owning that one!
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Re: 71 AZ Rust Free CST Blazer Frame Off
I guess it's long gone by now. I hope it went well for you Jack. I'd have a hard time letting go of one like that. Too bad we never got to see it out and about, but 290 miles isn't much out-and-about-ness ; ) It was really cool to see the work you did on this one. Have you got another project you're working on now?
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