My winter project

[LT7A]

Originally Posted by LT7A

Wow, that pile of shrapnel really tells the story. How did it drive? It sure looks good. Thanks for telling about the build process and posting pictures. I actually can relate a lot more to a build like this than the custom ones.

It's been awhile since I've been back to check out this thread. You've made a lot of progress. I was thinking, this guy responds to every comment, why not mine? I went back and looked at it and maybe it wasn't clear. The shrapnel I referred to was this picture. And back aways you had mentioned you had been driving it but you never talked about what it was like to drive. So that was the nature of the question about that.

[7D2N]

Originally Posted by LT7A

It's been awhile since I've been back to check out this thread. You've made a lot of progress. I was thinking, this guy responds to every comment, why not mine? I went back and looked at it and maybe it wasn't clear. The shrapnel I referred to was this picture. And back aways you had mentioned you had been driving it but you never talked about what it was like to drive. So that was the nature of the question about that.

Thanks for checking back in. Yes, there have been a few piles of shrapnel while doing the rebuild. I have driven the truck but on small test drives checking how it runs, stops and looking for leaks, and damn the transmission pan has a drip.

[7D2N]

Just a little body work getting done. I'm starting to understand the cost of my body/paint quotes.

[7D2N]

Working on the doors repairing the skins and the screw holes.

[7D2N]

Getting close with the bodywork and the primer is on repairs. I put the oil fill tube on and that was more fun than bodywork.

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by 7D2N

Getting close with the bodywork and the primer is on repairs. I put the oil fill tube on and that was more fun than bodywork.

Looks great!!!

[7D2N]

Next time I take it all apart it will be for final primer and paint.

[LT7A]

Good progress on the body work. Can you say what you used to paint the air cleaner? That is a very nice sheen. A little flatter than most.

[7D2N]

Originally Posted by LT7A

Good progress on the body work. Can you say what you used to paint the air cleaner? That is a very nice sheen. A little flatter than most.

Thank you. The paint is (low-gloss) black in the high heat type I have used it on other parts on the blazer.
I did get the side glass in the top.

[7D2N]

Anyone know how the 3 seals joins together in the door area?

[7D2N]

I have a beat-up lower door trim and some leftover chrome paint. I know it's not show quality but this will work until I can find a decent original.

[raggedjim]

Great work on the bodywork. It's definitely my least favorite thing to do.

Trim is looking good!

Good luck, Rg

[7D2N]

Originally Posted by raggedjim

Great work on the bodywork. It's definitely my least favorite thing to do.

Trim is looking good!

Good luck, Rg

Thanks Rg. First time body work guy and since I'ts not going to be perfect it will be good enough.

[7D2N]

I fought the hatch glass because it would not set right. So it turned out the raptor liner coat was a little thick, trimmed and sanded a bit and it right went in.

[7D2N]

Playing with another piece of beat up trim.

[7D2N]

I have the bodywork at the point I'm happy with. I moved the Blazer to a shop that has enough room so I can start taking it apart for paint.

[7D2N]

I have the truck apart and got my introduction to painting. Started on the inside of the panels.

[Orange71shorty]

Looking great!

[7D2N]

I have the outside of the panels complete. Moved the blazer into the booth for masking.

[jerry moss]

WOW, it looks awesome. great job.

[7D2N]

Thanks guys. Finished up the paint and I'm glad it's done, it turned out good and perfect driver quality.

[Orange71shorty]

Nice job!

[7D2N]

I have the door seals and dust shields on and going to start door assembly.

[NDM]

Originally Posted by 7D2N

I have the door seals and dust shields on and going to start door assembly.

Never seen or heard of those door seals.

[7D2N]

Originally Posted by NDM

Never seen or heard of those door seals.

Not sure of the years of trucks. Keeping dust and or dirt out of the hinge area maybe. How well do they work I'm not sure, they were there so putting them back.