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1956cameo · 02-05-2015, 08:54 PM

Great!

**IronCanine** · 02-06-2015, 06:35 PM

A little single stage on the bits that will get covered up....the small bit of red that's left looks a little scared to me.

mx289 · 02-06-2015, 06:51 PM

Very nice.

And the red should be worried.
At your pace,it has already had its last supper !

72K5CSTDarkOlive · 02-06-2015, 11:52 PM

Looking good! I'm trying to keep up with you, but you're moving so fast I have no chance. Do you have a day job? retired?

**DeadheadNM** · 02-07-2015, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronCanine

....the small bit of red that's left looks a little scared to me.

LOL! Kill the red...

**IronCanine** · 02-13-2015, 08:42 PM

Ok...it took a while, but grille #3 made the cut. It took a lot of patience and bandaids but it's on. It still needs just a little tweaking and the vertical stripes painted on the inner grille...but she's on there.

**IronCanine** · 02-13-2015, 08:45 PM

One of the toughest things to accept, is that they all seem to come from the manufacturer with tiny scratches around the mounting tabs. I don't know if it's part of their process or what, but I don't want to see anything but shine when I pop the hood.

**IronCanine** · 02-13-2015, 08:49 PM

I got the "rivet nuts" from a local Tri-Five vendor here in Athens. They were way too proud of them ($$$). I didn't notice them at any of the vendors that sell the grilles...seems like they'd be part of the package.

**IronCanine** · 02-13-2015, 08:55 PM

The reproduction bedsides don't come with the nutserts installed for the rear top bracket. I got our local Fastenal to order these for me. We did a test run to make sure we could get it to crimp correctly. Of course the B and C pillar will be repainted anyway since they are exposed, so this guy will get covered then.

**IronCanine** · 02-13-2015, 08:57 PM

Doors off and getting final prep.

**IronCanine** · 02-13-2015, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72K5CSTDarkOlive

Looking good! I'm trying to keep up with you, but you're moving so fast I have no chance. Do you have a day job? retired?

Of course I have a day job....I have to pay Eric for making that grille fit...and for the associated blood transfusion.

**29od1** · 02-14-2015, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronCanine

I got the "rivet nuts" from a local Tri-Five vendor here in Athens. They were way too proud of them ($$$). I didn't notice them at any of the vendors that sell the grilles...seems like they'd be part of the package.

Is there a nut that goes on the back side of these or did you have to drive (squeeze) the rivets?

OLDYELLOW · 02-14-2015, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 29od1

Is there a nut that goes on the back side of these or did you have to drive (squeeze) the rivets?

Yes, there are nuts on back side.

**IronCanine** · 02-18-2015, 07:55 PM

In spite of the weather, Eric got some base and a couple of coats of clear on the exposed interior bits, ash tray and glove box door. The upper dash looks so good, almost hate to paint it black.

**DeadheadNM** · 02-18-2015, 10:35 PM

Nice!!

**IronCanine** · 02-18-2015, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Nice!!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLDYELLOW

Yes, there are nuts on back side.

That's what she said.

tjsblazer · 02-18-2015, 11:00 PM

Looks great! I envy your progress.

**IronCanine** · 02-18-2015, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjsblazer

Looks great! I envy your progress.

Thanks!

**DeadheadNM** · 02-18-2015, 11:11 PM

Several nice redone K5's will be on the road this summer!

**jaros44sr** · 02-19-2015, 12:13 PM

Not positive, but were nt all the tops of the dashes a light tan color? I think you are headed towards a 100 point correct truck, right....
Build looks great

**IronCanine** · 02-19-2015, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Not positive, but were nt all the tops of the dashes a light tan color? I think you are headed towards a 100 point correct truck, right....
Build looks great

Depends on the interior color. My truck was originally a red interior, so the upper dash was flat(dull) red. I guess for the most part it matched the dash pad...saddle would be tan, black for black and so on. They were a flat finish to reduce glare(assuming again). The upper vents were color keyed as well.

...and thanks, but it won't be a 100 point correct truck, (there are plenty of things that are acknowledged incorrect by year and factory standards) but at least we'll give it 100% effort.

redbaron · 02-20-2015, 11:34 PM

Your Blazer is coming along very nicely. The color looks great. If you Blazer and Jimmy guys keep building such cool rides, I'll have to build one of those dang things too. LOL

**IronCanine** · 02-21-2015, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redbaron

Your Blazer is coming along very nicely. The color looks great. If you Blazer and Jimmy guys keep building such cool rides, I'll have to build one of those dang things too. LOL

Thanks. Yours too of course. Deluxe bronze/white + saddle may be my favorite color combo right now. You're rockin it, even if you aren't going back with the pizza cutters.

jaybirdk5 · 02-21-2015, 09:12 PM

Your Blazer is looking so good!! I bet you can't wait for that beauty to be done.

**IronCanine** · 02-21-2015, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaybirdk5

Your Blazer is looking so good!! I bet you can't wait for that beauty to be done.

Thanks. Hopefully by the end of next week I'll have all my chrome back and my seat covers will be in the mail. The receipt of both will be great milestones. I love that your little girl named your truck Girdy...hilarious. My little girl (3 y/o) would rib me every time she walked by the Blazer in the garage before it went in the shop..."Daddy, please move this STINKY OLD TRUCK!"...still trying to convince her that it won't be stinky when it comes home.

02-05-2015, 08:54 PM	#276
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Great! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

02-06-2015, 06:35 PM	#277
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,745	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off A little single stage on the bits that will get covered up....the small bit of red that's left looks a little scared to me. 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..."

02-06-2015, 06:51 PM	#278
mx289 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: wall,nj Posts: 865	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Very nice. And the red should be worried. At your pace,it has already had its last supper ! __________________ Tom 71 K2500 71 K5 Jimmy

02-06-2015, 11:52 PM	#279
72K5CSTDarkOlive Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 774	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Looking good! I'm trying to keep up with you, but you're moving so fast I have no chance. Do you have a day job? retired? __________________ My Build Thread 72 K5 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=628612 Build version 2.0: 72 K5 6.0 LQ9, 4L80e, NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793192 ____________________________________________ 1972 CST K5 Blazer Dark Olive

02-13-2015, 08:42 PM	#281
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,745	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Ok...it took a while, but grille #3 made the cut. It took a lot of patience and bandaids but it's on. It still needs just a little tweaking and the vertical stripes painted on the inner grille...but she's on there. 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..." Last edited by IronCanine; 02-13-2015 at 10:06 PM.

02-13-2015, 08:45 PM	#282
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,745	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off One of the toughest things to accept, is that they all seem to come from the manufacturer with tiny scratches around the mounting tabs. I don't know if it's part of their process or what, but I don't want to see anything but shine when I pop the hood. 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..."

02-13-2015, 08:49 PM	#283
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,745	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off I got the "rivet nuts" from a local Tri-Five vendor here in Athens. They were way too proud of them ($$$). I didn't notice them at any of the vendors that sell the grilles...seems like they'd be part of the package. 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..." Last edited by IronCanine; 02-13-2015 at 10:09 PM.

02-13-2015, 08:55 PM	#284
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,745	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off The reproduction bedsides don't come with the nutserts installed for the rear top bracket. I got our local Fastenal to order these for me. We did a test run to make sure we could get it to crimp correctly. Of course the B and C pillar will be repainted anyway since they are exposed, so this guy will get covered then. 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..."

02-13-2015, 08:57 PM	#285
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,745	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Doors off and getting final prep. 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..."

02-18-2015, 07:55 PM	#289
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,745	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off In spite of the weather, Eric got some base and a couple of coats of clear on the exposed interior bits, ash tray and glove box door. The upper dash looks so good, almost hate to paint it black. 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..."

02-18-2015, 10:35 PM	#290
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Nice!! __________________ 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

02-18-2015, 11:00 PM	#292
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,520	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Looks great! I envy your progress. __________________ Jeff. '72 Blazer K5 "Camshaft opinions are like belly buttons; everyone has one and no two are alike" My Blazer Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626752 My Engine Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637336

02-18-2015, 11:11 PM	#294
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Several nice redone K5's will be on the road this summer! __________________ 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

02-19-2015, 12:13 PM	#295
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Not positive, but were nt all the tops of the dashes a light tan color? I think you are headed towards a 100 point correct truck, right.... Build looks great __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

02-20-2015, 11:34 PM	#297
redbaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kimberly, Id Posts: 390	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Your Blazer is coming along very nicely. The color looks great. If you Blazer and Jimmy guys keep building such cool rides, I'll have to build one of those dang things too. LOL __________________ Mike 1972 C10 Cheyenne SWB Black Supercharged Project 1972 K10 Cheyenne SWB Copper and White http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654175 1969 Camaro Protouring LS7 T-56 Project



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02-21-2015, 09:12 PM	#299
jaybirdk5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kirkland,IL. Posts: 163	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Your Blazer is looking so good!! I bet you can't wait for that beauty to be done.

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