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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
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Member UGAK5 sent me this photo of the Pilk logo on his recently installed windshield after he and I had some discussion on the matter of glass. His windshield was shipped from Pilkington in Ohio and the Pilk rep commented that there were only eight more like it remaining in the warehouse.
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Pete, all your hard work and attention to detail really shows. One of the nicest Blazers I’ve seen. The Blue and plaid really go together well.
Ray
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
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Ray thanks a bunch. I'm really looking forward to see what it looks like out in the sunshine. Next week!
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
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I’ll be all eyes on board with this as I’ll be trying the same with my single-wall top this year. |
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And, I may refurbish and install this complete GM 72 Cruise Master cruise control setup I now have that's correct for 72 K5s before tinkering with the windows ![]()
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Your hard work and attention to detail is very impressive and inspiring Pete. You seem to keep hitting little snags here and there but you keep marching on not letting them deter you from the build and I believe your Blazer will be a very strong candidate for TOTY when completed. Good luck with the move as well.
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
I know. It sounds crazy. I promise I'm not running from the law or anything else.
My wife and I weren't looking for jobs but were recruited to jobs by a good friend that pay more, offer more time off, and have less work in Eau Claire, WI which has way less violence and crime and better schools than Albuquerque does. Our daughter is 18 mos and this is an opportunity to raise her in a more community and family oriented place. My folks moved to NM from MN and I have relatives still in Minneapolis, which is an easy 1.5 hrs away.
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Thanks for the good words and well wishes guys. Rad, I'm still wrestling between steelies and rallies - love the look of both. I've got a set of 15x8 steelies that may find their way onto the Blazer yet.
Happy to say the test drives went well with no leaks or lost parts. I've not yet driven it so can't personally comment on ride quality or the feel of the quick ratio Red Head rebuilt steering box. FWIW Eric the shop owner says the ride was smooth not stiff and he noticed no squirreliness (sp?) with the steering at all. I'll comment back on the feel of the leaf springs and steering box. I'll get more pics up next week once the Blazer is home and before it ships to WI.
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Still a few finishing touches in order. I need to install the front shoulder belts, which needed to be shortened, the AC needs to be charged, remaining decals and the GB emblem applied. Almost there!
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
btw - we were able to get Pilkington embossed glass and the install was hassle free using the OEM trim that I polished and a NOS gasket.
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That turned out fantastic!
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Beautiful!
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Wow Pete, that thing looks awesome!!!! Let me know when it gets home so I can stop by and see it.
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I love it!..........
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Pete I don't recall seeing a three point seat belt setup in a Blazer. Do you have any pictures?
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
WOW!!! Pete, this is an amazing build. Another one knocked out of the park! I remember when I first discovered this site and going through your K20 build and how much that one inspired me. Congrats!
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Both the Blazer and the K20 left today to WI. I'd like to say a big thank you for following along.
Big thanks to Eric, Robert, Barry and the other guys at Mild to Wild Inc (http://www.mildtowildinc.com/index.cfm) for their excellent work and patience during our second build together. You guys are the best. Here are some parting photos. I'll post more up as I get settled in up in WI. Andy at Muscle Car Restorations also deserves a thanks for his help and willingness to transport my trucks up to his facility in WI (http://www.musclecarrestorations.com)
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Photos just before shipping...
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