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gringoloco · 11-17-2013, 07:17 PM

Thanks fellas!

If it's possible to be in love with a truck's interior, I am

RRC · 11-17-2013, 07:26 PM

I say yes.....But i"m might be a little bias

I love yours and mine

gringoloco · 11-17-2013, 07:44 PM

Ooh... Dats purdy!

72BlckButy · 11-17-2013, 08:40 PM

Nice work!

mcbassin · 11-18-2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

While I had it apart, I decided to go ahead and mount the head unit inside. I tossed around the idea of putting it in the glove box, but saw a few members had used an under-dash kit in the console and liked the way it looked. Also puts the controls within arms reach. Pretty happy with how it turned out and was stupid easy to fit- almost like it was made for it...

I love this mod. I will be using it myself. Awesome clean work Chris

Did you say you replace the trim piece around the edge at the top? or just polished an original? I need to replace mine, it has some small pitting. You don't know a source for this piece do you? Thanks

Rusbuilt · 11-18-2013, 09:32 AM

Looks great!

gringoloco · 11-19-2013, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I love this mod. I will be using it myself. Awesome clean work Chris

Did you say you replace the trim piece around the edge at the top? or just polished an original? I need to replace mine, it has some small pitting. You don't know a source for this piece do you? Thanks

I just polished the one that was on it using Mother's and 0000 steel wool. It took the surface rust off (worked really well on the hinge), but there is still some minor pitting. This truck isn't perfect (or as nice as yours) and likely never will be- I drive it too much. I'm pretty sure the trim ring is now reproduced and available at most parts sites for around $75.

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Looks great!

Thanks! I'm struggling to find a receiver hitch that fits a '72 Blazer (a chore in itself) with the 37 gallon NWMP tank. I would like to hopefully drag a motorcycle back to the UK with me; the roads there are great for riding and the drivers are very bike-friendly.

Rusbuilt · 11-19-2013, 12:52 AM

I have a few light duty hitches, one actually came off a blazer. I'll see if I can't round you up some pictures.

gringoloco · 11-19-2013, 01:46 AM

That would be great! Those are 2,000lb rated?

Rusbuilt · 11-19-2013, 10:06 AM

I think so. I'll get some pictures of them today and let you know.

Rusbuilt · 11-19-2013, 09:15 PM

Here is the one that came from the 2wd Jimmy. The other one I have is the style that attaches to the sport bumper, I don't think it would work because it also attaches where your blazer tank is located.

mcbassin · 11-19-2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

I just polished the one that was on it using Mother's and 0000 steel wool. It took the surface rust off (worked really well on the hinge), but there is still some minor pitting. This truck isn't perfect (or as nice as yours) and likely never will be- I drive it too much. I'm pretty sure the trim ring is now reproduced and available at most parts sites for around $75.

Ouch $75! not in my budget right now. Might just take you up on the steel wool idea. I hope to drive mine one of these days.

Had another question, how did you mount the head unit in your console? I really don't want to drill through the console body if possible. thanks

gringoloco · 11-20-2013, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Here is the one that came from the 2wd Jimmy. The other one I have is the style that attaches to the sport bumper, I don't think it would work because it also attaches where your blazer tank is located.

How/where does it tie-in? Think you could get it delivered to me by Fri-Sat?

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Ouch $75! not in my budget right now. Might just take you up on the steel wool idea. I hope to drive mine one of these days.

Had another question, how did you mount the head unit in your console? I really don't want to drill through the console body if possible. thanks

The plastic is trimmed for an interference fit to hold it in place, so no trimming of the console for that, buuuuuut, you will need a hole for the wires to pass through...

Rusbuilt · 11-20-2013, 02:15 PM

The one thats pictured bolted directly to the frame, the other one bolted to the two lower bolt holes just inside the tag pocket and I believe also attached to the spare tire bracket. I could prob have it shipped to you by then but it wouldn't be cheap because they are heavy!

gringoloco · 11-24-2013, 01:39 AM

This is what happens when I get bored:

They don't look nearly as yellow in person as they do in pics...

darkhorse970 · 11-24-2013, 05:35 AM

Nice job, those small items really make a big difference in the overall look of the vehicle.

gringoloco · 12-15-2013, 07:15 PM

Thanks! Thinking about finding someone to give me a sidewall shave- not 100% sold on it, but I like that it's different and 'period-correct-ish'

Opinions?

Rusbuilt · 12-15-2013, 07:18 PM

Makes it look taller! Is that crazy? lol

hopped up · 12-15-2013, 07:33 PM

Great blazer!

**jaros44sr** · 12-15-2013, 09:21 PM

Looks good to me, but then im 63! Looks like it belongs in 1970.....if that is what youre going for, then you nailed it

Great truck....

**cericd** · 12-15-2013, 10:39 PM

I think you're messing with perfection. I say keep the white letters.

C10_ustacould · 12-15-2013, 11:00 PM

Is this one going with you to England?

Bennett68C10 · 12-15-2013, 11:30 PM

I vote to just keep the white letters too.

gringoloco · 12-16-2013, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Makes it look taller! Is that crazy? lol

I think it's the angle of the pic, but it does look different

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Originally Posted by hopped up

Great blazer!

Thanks a lot! We like it

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Looks good to me, but then im 63! Looks like it belongs in 1970.....if that is what youre going for, then you nailed it

Great truck....

That's kindof the idea. I've seen pics of old snowtires w/ whitewalls and they look pretty cool.

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Originally Posted by cericd

I think you're messing with perfection. I say keep the white letters.

Part of me thinks this, too; the other part wants to ruin a perfectly good K/5!

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

Is this one going with you to England?

No, I wish. I bought a little bimmer to tool around in and just picked up an SV1000 to have as a toy while I'm there. This one goes back in the barn next week, but it will have a new 'little brother' to keep it and the C10 company. More to come, soon

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

I vote to just keep the white letters too.

Yeah, it will stay this way for the next few years, anyway. If ever I find someone who can cut them, I may do it before I replace the tires.

Rusbuilt · 12-16-2013, 09:26 AM

Oh I know all about this little brother you speak of!!! lol

11-17-2013, 07:17 PM	#301
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Thanks fellas! If it's possible to be in love with a truck's interior, I am Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-17-2013, 07:26 PM	#302
RRC Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 1,099	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 I say yes.....But i"m might be a little bias I love yours and mine Attached Images __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563712 Instagram: http://instagram.com/rockylakekustoms Rocky Lake Kustoms Russ

11-17-2013, 07:44 PM	#303
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Ooh... Dats purdy! __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-17-2013, 08:40 PM	#304
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Nice work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-18-2013, 09:32 AM	#306
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Looks great! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

11-19-2013, 12:52 AM	#308
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 I have a few light duty hitches, one actually came off a blazer. I'll see if I can't round you up some pictures. __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

11-19-2013, 01:46 AM	#309
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 That would be great! Those are 2,000lb rated? __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-19-2013, 10:06 AM	#310
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 I think so. I'll get some pictures of them today and let you know. __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

11-19-2013, 09:15 PM	#311
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Here is the one that came from the 2wd Jimmy. The other one I have is the style that attaches to the sport bumper, I don't think it would work because it also attaches where your blazer tank is located. Attached Images __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

11-20-2013, 02:15 PM	#314
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 The one thats pictured bolted directly to the frame, the other one bolted to the two lower bolt holes just inside the tag pocket and I believe also attached to the spare tire bracket. I could prob have it shipped to you by then but it wouldn't be cheap because they are heavy! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

11-24-2013, 01:39 AM	#315
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 This is what happens when I get bored: They don't look nearly as yellow in person as they do in pics... Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-24-2013, 05:35 AM	#316
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,104	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Nice job, those small items really make a big difference in the overall look of the vehicle. __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

12-15-2013, 07:15 PM	#317
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Thanks! Thinking about finding someone to give me a sidewall shave- not 100% sold on it, but I like that it's different and 'period-correct-ish' Opinions? Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

12-15-2013, 07:18 PM	#318
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Makes it look taller! Is that crazy? lol __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

12-15-2013, 07:33 PM	#319
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Great blazer!



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12-15-2013, 09:21 PM	#320
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,760	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Looks good to me, but then im 63! Looks like it belongs in 1970.....if that is what youre going for, then you nailed it Great truck.... __________________ 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

12-15-2013, 10:39 PM	#321
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,155	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 I think you're messing with perfection. I say keep the white letters. __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

12-15-2013, 11:00 PM	#322
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Is this one going with you to England? __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

12-15-2013, 11:30 PM	#323
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 I vote to just keep the white letters too. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

12-16-2013, 09:26 AM	#325
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Oh I know all about this little brother you speak of!!! lol __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

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