1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto - Page 15 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DeadheadNM** · 06-25-2018, 09:53 PM

Thanks again for all the good words guys. Brad I think I'll follow in your foot steps on another build: father daughter tractor restoration

I may be picking your brain on this once we are settled.

I'll shoot some more photos in the next coming weeks. Would be great to make it to WI in time to join a 4th of July parade.

**DeadheadNM** · 06-25-2018, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mdunn

Pete - Looks fantastic!! Back a few pages ago you showed the repaint of the top. Do you have any information you can share on how you achieved that texture? Looks really good! Thanks in advance!

Absolutely! I was hoping someone would ask. Brad and Eric did a great job with Gravitex and that's what I was pushing for. My Eric has experience with this product and wanted to give it a go. The trials looked amazingly close. We went with it and honestly it looks OEM. The top looks amazing in person.

Rattle can - took eight cans - after seal and primer. Then painted GM 521 white.

Robert who sprayed the top used the same nozzle for all cans. There was a subtle difference in texture with the second can so he used that from the first can for all.

briank · 06-25-2018, 11:31 PM

Thats what I uses to blend my top when I patched the hard top when I yanked the original owners sunroof (who puts in a sunroof anyways??) I was surprised at how well the texture matches

**3757chevy** · 06-26-2018, 01:13 AM

I have a friend that just restored a blazer a couple years back for his in-laws and that is what he used . I didn't get to see it finished.

72K5CSTDarkOlive · 07-04-2018, 02:53 AM

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!

parb · 07-08-2018, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Here's an after photo of the B pillar that looked so awful on arrival. Barry did a great job refitting the quarter panel at the pillar.

I really like the work you did on the pillar. How did you do the label? Any chance I could see a close up of that label? It looks excellent!

Vintage Windmills · 07-09-2018, 02:01 PM

Looks amazing Pete! I hope I get to check out your trucks in person sometime. It seems as though you will be closer than ever, just a couple hours or less away

**DeadheadNM** · 07-12-2018, 03:11 PM

Arrived in WI without major issue and settling in. Very happy to be here - lots of surrounding agriculture and beautiful barns. Very enjoyable roads to drive.

Thanks again for the good words. I've not put too many miles on the Blazer yet but the ride is less stiff than my K20 to answer Hemi's earlier question. In fact, I plan to order Alcan springs for my K20 to be installed next spring. Also, the quick ratio in the steer box rebuilt by Red Head hasn't seemed squirrelly at speeds up to 65 mph and is less responsive than that in my 4Runner fwiw.

Bugs so far: speedo works but not clocking miles so have another to swap in from Tom (tbone64); radiator fluid weeps out the vent hose more than expected but temp gauge reads wnl so need to located my infared thermometer and measure fluid temp heading into the radiator; the original carb rebuilt by Sean Murphy Induction wouldn't smoothly idle so that at a local shop now, Bigs Performance Products, to be re-jetted and have the metering valve and accelerator pump gone through; need to get correct reduction gear for 3.73 gears so the speedo is accurate. Also wrinkled the SPID Chipflyer made

**DeadheadNM** · 07-12-2018, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by parb

I really like the work you did on the pillar. How did you do the label? Any chance I could see a close up of that label? It looks excellent!

Blue LH door label? Member Chipflyer makes these and does a great job. Here is a link to his website: http://outintheshop.com

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Looks amazing Pete! I hope I get to check out your trucks in person sometime. It seems as though you will be closer than ever, just a couple hours or less away

Jud thanks - you bet! Would love to visit before the snow sets in. We will likely pop over to MSP often.

Toro · 01-23-2019, 11:47 PM

Hey Pete, you mentioned the door panels were originally green and painted parchment. Which paint/color code did you use for the match? Thanks! I've really enjoyed following the build.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-23-2019, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Toro

Hey Pete, you mentioned the door panels were originally green and painted parchment. Which paint/color code did you use for the match? Thanks! I've really enjoyed following the build.

Thanks for following! SEM super white was used and it’s a very good match imo.

**IronCanine** · 02-01-2019, 06:21 PM

Congrats on the well deserved TOTM. Seriously top shelf restoration. Dare I say it...could this be TOTY numero dos??!!!!

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-01-2019, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

Congrats on the well deserved TOTM. Seriously top shelf restoration. Dare I say it...could this be TOTY numero dos??!!!!

I'll vote for it for sure.

**DeadheadNM** · 02-02-2019, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

Congrats on the well deserved TOTM. Seriously top shelf restoration. Dare I say it...could this be TOTY numero dos??!!!!

Brad thanks so much! Hope all going well with the k10.

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I'll vote for it for sure.

Dale I appreciate the support thank you.

NorthernMatthew · 02-02-2019, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

Congrats on the well deserved TOTM. Seriously top shelf restoration. Dare I say it...could this be TOTY numero dos??!!!!

Congratulations Pete! Such a dynamic restoration. Excellent blow by blow descriptives allowed all of us to follow along with your journey. You definitely have my vote for truck of the year! All the best for you and the family to enjoy bustin’ out of town in your fantastic K5!

08-16-2019, 11:34 PM

Just read the thread--super nice build; make sure you keep it that way and stay off the Midwest salted roads!

**DeadheadNM** · 08-18-2019, 04:58 PM

Thanks for the good words guys. I’ll post some updated photos soon. Since my last post I’ve had slider windows installed, added a correct cruise master cruise control, installed a working odometer, swapped the rally wheels for white steel 15x8 wheels, and installed a NOS coolant overflow tank.

**IronCanine** · 08-18-2019, 07:21 PM

That's what I'm talking about. I can't wait to see that jewel rolling on pearls.

**DeadheadNM** · 08-23-2019, 04:10 PM

Still have to add the hub caps.

**IronCanine** · 08-23-2019, 04:20 PM

I love it. The ralleys are of course great...but this is how God intended it to be

...sliders look great too!

Edit: ...and also, how many 76 balls have you got!?!

**craneboy72** · 08-23-2019, 05:51 PM

Looks awesome 8” Steelees are the only way to go. Just looks right.

**DeadheadNM** · 08-24-2019, 09:20 PM

Thanks guys. I’m really pleased with the wheels. These and the rallies I removed were powder coated but the inside of the hub holes were spared. I’ve had problems with wheel removal from the front hubs on prior trucks because of the powdercoat adhering to the hubs. The rallies were removed without difficulty.

I hope to enjoy several more drives before the snow flies.

**lks dcvn** · 08-25-2019, 09:24 AM

^ Been there done that with the powdercoat adhering. Not fun.

harrisoncole4 · 08-28-2019, 10:46 PM

In those photos there it almost looks 507 light blue. Phenomenal restoration!!

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-29-2019, 08:51 AM

It looks great Pete. I see you figured out how to do the side sliders. Love them.

06-25-2018, 09:53 PM	#351
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Thanks again for all the good words guys. Brad I think I'll follow in your foot steps on another build: father daughter tractor restoration I may be picking your brain on this once we are settled. I'll shoot some more photos in the next coming weeks. Would be great to make it to WI in time to join a 4th of July parade. __________________ 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

06-25-2018, 11:31 PM	#353
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Thats what I uses to blend my top when I patched the hard top when I yanked the original owners sunroof (who puts in a sunroof anyways??) I was surprised at how well the texture matches

06-26-2018, 01:13 AM	#354
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,025	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto I have a friend that just restored a blazer a couple years back for his in-laws and that is what he used . I didn't get to see it finished. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

07-04-2018, 02:53 AM	#355
72K5CSTDarkOlive Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 774	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! __________________ 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

07-09-2018, 02:01 PM	#357
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Looks amazing Pete! I hope I get to check out your trucks in person sometime. It seems as though you will be closer than ever, just a couple hours or less away __________________ 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

07-12-2018, 03:11 PM	#358
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Arrived in WI without major issue and settling in. Very happy to be here - lots of surrounding agriculture and beautiful barns. Very enjoyable roads to drive. Thanks again for the good words. I've not put too many miles on the Blazer yet but the ride is less stiff than my K20 to answer Hemi's earlier question. In fact, I plan to order Alcan springs for my K20 to be installed next spring. Also, the quick ratio in the steer box rebuilt by Red Head hasn't seemed squirrelly at speeds up to 65 mph and is less responsive than that in my 4Runner fwiw. Bugs so far: speedo works but not clocking miles so have another to swap in from Tom (tbone64); radiator fluid weeps out the vent hose more than expected but temp gauge reads wnl so need to located my infared thermometer and measure fluid temp heading into the radiator; the original carb rebuilt by Sean Murphy Induction wouldn't smoothly idle so that at a local shop now, Bigs Performance Products, to be re-jetted and have the metering valve and accelerator pump gone through; need to get correct reduction gear for 3.73 gears so the speedo is accurate. Also wrinkled the SPID Chipflyer made 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

01-23-2019, 11:47 PM	#360
Toro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 338	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Hey Pete, you mentioned the door panels were originally green and painted parchment. Which paint/color code did you use for the match? Thanks! I've really enjoyed following the build.

02-01-2019, 06:21 PM	#362
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,704	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Congrats on the well deserved TOTM. Seriously top shelf restoration. Dare I say it...could this be TOTY numero dos??!!!! __________________ 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..."

08-16-2019, 11:34 PM	#366
Martyt Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Just read the thread--super nice build; make sure you keep it that way and stay off the Midwest salted roads!

08-18-2019, 04:58 PM	#367
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Thanks for the good words guys. I’ll post some updated photos soon. Since my last post I’ve had slider windows installed, added a correct cruise master cruise control, installed a working odometer, swapped the rally wheels for white steel 15x8 wheels, and installed a NOS coolant overflow tank. __________________ 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

08-18-2019, 07:21 PM	#368
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,704	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto That's what I'm talking about. I can't wait to see that jewel rolling on pearls. __________________ 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..."

08-23-2019, 04:10 PM	#369
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Still have to add the hub caps. 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

08-23-2019, 04:20 PM	#370
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,704	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto I love it. The ralleys are of course great...but this is how God intended it to be ...sliders look great too! Edit: ...and also, how many 76 balls have you got!?! __________________ 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; 08-23-2019 at 06:00 PM.

08-23-2019, 05:51 PM	#371
craneboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Acton Ma Posts: 760	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Looks awesome 8” Steelees are the only way to go. Just looks right.

08-24-2019, 09:20 PM	#372
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Thanks guys. I’m really pleased with the wheels. These and the rallies I removed were powder coated but the inside of the hub holes were spared. I’ve had problems with wheel removal from the front hubs on prior trucks because of the powdercoat adhering to the hubs. The rallies were removed without difficulty. I hope to enjoy several more drives before the snow flies. __________________ 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 Last edited by DeadheadNM; 08-25-2019 at 09:55 AM. Reason: Bad grammar



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08-25-2019, 09:24 AM	#373
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,346	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto ^ Been there done that with the powdercoat adhering. Not fun.

08-28-2019, 10:46 PM	#374
harrisoncole4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: St.Thomas, ON Posts: 320	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto In those photos there it almost looks 507 light blue. Phenomenal restoration!! __________________ 1969 K5 Blazer - 507 Light Blue - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=802858

08-29-2019, 08:51 AM	#375
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 looks great Pete. I see you figured out how to do the side sliders. Love them. __________________ "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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