1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto - Page 10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DeadheadNM** · 02-07-2018, 12:36 AM

He did an outstanding job on the box.

**SoCoC10** · 02-07-2018, 12:38 AM

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Board member FAA benny refurbished this AC box for me and did a POA conversion for R134. The original AC hoses have been exchanged but the OEM metal fittings were kept. The original brass nut is still in place on the suction hose.

Pete
Great progress! You might need that A/C to work when you take the Blazer out on its first drive come Spring!

**DeadheadNM** · 02-07-2018, 12:43 AM

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Pete
Great progress! You might need that A/C to work when you take the Blazer out on its first drive come Spring!

Hopefully it's done for summer at least! Thanks Troy.

**IronCanine** · 02-07-2018, 08:27 AM

NOS is best...boy, Pete, I'm running out of superlatives. Thanks for this pics. You never fail to deliver. A/C stuff looks outstanding.

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-07-2018, 09:48 AM

Looks great Pete.

**IronCanine** · 02-11-2018, 03:19 PM

Hey Pete...do my eyes deceive me, or is that not 61 Dodge that we saw at Mild to Wild 5 years ago in your K20 build? I sure hope they're done!!!

Vintage Windmills · 02-19-2018, 03:04 PM

Wow Pete. I am late to the party but glad to read this thread. Very nice to see your high level of attention to detail at work on another project! Nice find and project!

roOstersan · 03-02-2018, 05:11 PM

Great build Pete! X2 with everyone else..Thanx, and keep it up!

**DeadheadNM** · 05-20-2018, 08:30 PM

Quick update. Progress continues. The blazer will move and stop under its own power now. The single wall top was stripped, has had the few cracks repaired and is on deck to be painted this week. The front fenders will be buffed then trim and interior will be installed.

Bucket and rear seats have been rebuilt. The front bucket driver and rear pass tracks were black phosphate coated with the bolts per OEM and the other brackets and hinges powder coated as these seemed to be painted originally. Foam is USA made - thanks Wes.

I assembled the inner outer grill today both pieces NOS with NOS bow tie and NOS hood bumpers and head light bezels.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-20-2018, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

Hey Pete...do my eyes deceive me, or is that not 61 Dodge that we saw at Mild to Wild 5 years ago in your K20 build? I sure hope they're done!!!

Brad you have the sharpest eye! Indeed that is the same dodge truck but was back briefly only to update some front suspension components. The owner has been driving and enjoying that truck for a while.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-20-2018, 08:33 PM

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Looks great Pete.

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Wow Pete. I am late to the party but glad to read this thread. Very nice to see your high level of attention to detail at work on another project! Nice find and project!

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Originally Posted by roOstersan

Great build Pete! X2 with everyone else..Thanx, and keep it up!

In the home stretch guys thanks for following. Jud I'll be next door in Eau Claire by July - hope to visit sometime.

**IronCanine** · 05-20-2018, 08:44 PM

Thanks for the update Pete. Top shelf per usual. Seats look great. I know that was a pain. Can’t wait for more pics. This’ll be the cream of the crop.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-20-2018, 08:45 PM

Added these NOS accessory steps - correct for first gen with instructions dated 1970 - for my wife. These were added in a manner such that they can be unbolted when desired. Without these my wife would grab ahold of the gb door to scramble inside.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-20-2018, 08:46 PM

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skrenly · 05-20-2018, 09:15 PM

Steps look awesome! Really nice rare add on. Wife will appreciate them!

**DeadheadNM** · 05-20-2018, 09:16 PM

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**DeadheadNM** · 05-20-2018, 09:16 PM

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Steps look awesome! Really nice rare add on. Wife will appreciate them!

Thank you Steve!

rayray767 · 05-20-2018, 09:22 PM

Looking fabulous

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-20-2018, 09:37 PM

It's is coming out beautifully. I'm digging the steps, they're a nice touch to this great build.

**craneboy72** · 05-21-2018, 05:53 AM

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**72ironmike** · 05-21-2018, 08:02 AM

Wow Pete ! Hard to come up with any more superlatives for this build. Outstanding.

**Sand Wrench** · 05-26-2018, 12:37 AM

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Added these NOS accessory steps - correct for first gen with instructions dated 1970 - for my wife. These were added in a manner such that they can be unbolted when desired. Without these my wife would grab ahold of the gb door to scramble inside.

This is even cooler than the Delco air shocks on the K20!!! Thanks for the inspiration Deadhead!

**DeadheadNM** · 05-26-2018, 09:35 AM

Thanks again guys. Getting so close. There was a short traced to the tilt column that's fixed. The radius of the tailgate handle is tight such that it contacts the upper middle trim - odd but something that shimming may easily fix. Also having trouble getting the clips for the bright trim on the tailgate to bite and hold to the gate but we are going to try clips from another source.

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This is even cooler than the Delco air shocks on the K20!!! Thanks for the inspiration Deadhead

Lol! I still have this set up in the box. I am tempted to use this on the blazer if I get any sag with a rear load. I'm pleased the steps are removable and a real GM accessory. Was tempted to add front bumper guards but held back given these steps are present: want to avoid too many bolt-on items.

I'm really liking the look of the rally wheels.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-26-2018, 09:36 AM

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02-07-2018, 12:36 AM	#226
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto He did an outstanding job on the box. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

02-07-2018, 08:27 AM	#229
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,704	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto NOS is best...boy, Pete, I'm running out of superlatives. Thanks for this pics. You never fail to deliver. A/C stuff looks outstanding. __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

02-07-2018, 09:48 AM	#230
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Looks great Pete. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-11-2018, 03:19 PM	#231
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,704	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Hey Pete...do my eyes deceive me, or is that not 61 Dodge that we saw at Mild to Wild 5 years ago in your K20 build? I sure hope they're done!!! Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

02-19-2018, 03:04 PM	#232
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Wow Pete. I am late to the party but glad to read this thread. Very nice to see your high level of attention to detail at work on another project! Nice find and project! __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

03-02-2018, 05:11 PM	#233
roOstersan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Vacaville, Ca Posts: 98	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Great build Pete! X2 with everyone else..Thanx, and keep it up! __________________ Jeremy Project: Antioch 'Trailer' Queen

05-20-2018, 08:30 PM	#234
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Quick update. Progress continues. The blazer will move and stop under its own power now. The single wall top was stripped, has had the few cracks repaired and is on deck to be painted this week. The front fenders will be buffed then trim and interior will be installed. Bucket and rear seats have been rebuilt. The front bucket driver and rear pass tracks were black phosphate coated with the bolts per OEM and the other brackets and hinges powder coated as these seemed to be painted originally. Foam is USA made - thanks Wes. I assembled the inner outer grill today both pieces NOS with NOS bow tie and NOS hood bumpers and head light bezels. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-20-2018, 08:44 PM	#237
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,704	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Thanks for the update Pete. Top shelf per usual. Seats look great. I know that was a pain. Can’t wait for more pics. This’ll be the cream of the crop. __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

05-20-2018, 08:45 PM	#238
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Added these NOS accessory steps - correct for first gen with instructions dated 1970 - for my wife. These were added in a manner such that they can be unbolted when desired. Without these my wife would grab ahold of the gb door to scramble inside. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-20-2018, 08:46 PM	#239
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto ... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-20-2018, 08:47 PM	#240
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto More... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-20-2018, 09:15 PM	#241
skrenly Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coronado, CA Posts: 1,085	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Steps look awesome! Really nice rare add on. Wife will appreciate them!

05-20-2018, 09:16 PM	#242
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto top... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-20-2018, 09:22 PM	#244
rayray767 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 1,135	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Looking fabulous

05-20-2018, 09:37 PM	#245
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto It's is coming out beautifully. I'm digging the steps, they're a nice touch to this great build. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul



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05-26-2018, 09:36 AM	#250
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto ... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

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