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Old 02-02-2024, 08:42 AM   #51
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Re: 1971 K5 Blazer - down under

Solid progress.
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Old 12-01-2024, 05:02 AM   #52
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Re: 1971 K5 Blazer - down under

Now in poly, next is paint

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Old 12-01-2024, 09:01 AM   #53
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Very nice work looks great
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Old 03-28-2025, 11:18 PM   #54
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Re: 1971 K5 Blazer - down under

Another step forward

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Old 04-01-2025, 11:53 AM   #55
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Re: 1971 K5 Blazer - down under

So you decided on hugger orange? Pictures might be deceiving on actual color. But, I like it.
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Old 04-03-2025, 08:37 AM   #56
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So you decided on hugger orange? Pictures might be deceiving on actual color. But, I like it.
Yes Hugger Orange, exterior two tone with white. interior parchment with orange plaid.

Thought I would go for low key
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Old 04-03-2025, 11:34 AM   #57
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Going to look nice!
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Old 07-29-2025, 09:15 PM   #58
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Got one of the new US Mags Scottsdale rims, 17 x 9 to trial fit. Fit is good, I just wish it was a stepped lip, thoughts?

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Old 07-30-2025, 03:08 PM   #59
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Re: 1971 K5 Blazer - down under

I'd have a better understanding once the Blazer is assembled and painted but as shown I think it looks good.
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Old 09-08-2025, 03:24 AM   #60
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Test fit install of side moldings to set the paint lines

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Now I need to finalise change from double wall to single wall, then it can be painted. Looking for photos, and measurements for where the cage nuts go.

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Old 09-08-2025, 07:06 AM   #61
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Old 09-18-2025, 09:54 PM   #62
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And now we have colour, just a couple more things to finish painting, and then assembly

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Old 09-24-2025, 02:31 PM   #63
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Far, far superior to anything the factory ever made!
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