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Big J · 07-25-2009, 10:58 PM

Thanks for the nice words fellas. Yep Kentucky is a nice place to live, I've been to about every state on this side of the U.S. and so far its my fav.

I didn't get to do any priming or painting today. Friggin' weather! Rained about all day so the humidity was high. Hopefully I'll be able to get some of that done this week. I did have time today to get some other little things done. Gas tank installed, tailgate ready for primer and paint, firewall ready, other little parts and pieces are ready, valve covers installed and breather fitted (had to see what it looked like on there, lol).

For anyone wondering this is how I lift the tub. Chain and grade 8 bolts. 4 attach points and I use blocks of wood to balance/level it out. May not be the safest way but so far its not fallen on my head.

knock on wood....

**jamie72** · 07-26-2009, 09:56 AM

looks great there big j ,wow what a nice tailgate....

Big J · 07-26-2009, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamie72

looks great there big j ,wow what a nice tailgate....

Yeah, thanks for passin' on the find.

Big J · 07-28-2009, 11:28 PM

Been a long day. Went to the garage, put the extention piece on the gas tank, primed the tailgate, firewall, and a couple other pieces. Came back home, mowed the yard and ate some lunch. Went back the garage, sanded then painted the primed pieces!!!! Now for some color!!!
First Grey, lol....

Then YELLOW!!!

I've got the neck on the tank, I think I'm gonna try takin' a heat gun to heat the area around the neck to bend it over and down a little. Could work, we'll see, lol.....

jaros44sr · 07-29-2009, 12:17 AM

J, that is fn sweet. Great color choice, wish my wifey would let me paint in the kitchen

I remember the day not to long ago you were welding...nice work

J, after rereading my post last night, it sounds like I'm knocking on your workshop, believe me I was not. Hope you didn't take it the wrong way, it's just with the cabinets, bathroom, TV and ceiling fan, it makes it look like a room outa my house. I know this is not your workshop, but a temporary stopgap. Again, nice progress, wish I could say the same of mine

Chevyman63 · 07-29-2009, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

J, that is fn sweet. Great color choice, wish my wifey would let me paint in the kitchen

...nice work

But seriously...looks awesome!

**jamie72** · 07-29-2009, 07:58 PM

looking good!!!

Big J · 07-30-2009, 07:19 PM

Took all the plastic off, tossed the mounts under it and dropped the tub down. Looks like I'm gettin' somewhere, lol... I had to toss the pushbar on to see what its gonna look like. Plus I have no where to store it

.

I've got some big ol' chrome lights for the pushbar too!!!

Chevyman63 · 07-30-2009, 07:51 PM

Looks great Big J.

gregbr · 08-01-2009, 09:40 PM

Looks great, wish I could paint, would have saved me a bunch of $$$.

Big J · 08-04-2009, 10:20 PM

Man body mounts suck, lol.... I think I have them in the right order. I guess we'll find out when I hang the fenders to check, haha.... I got the tub bolted down and the doors hung. Not aligned, just hung, had to save that fun for another night. Tossed on the lights on the push bar, broke one, grrrrrrr..... I guess for now it gives it character, lol.

vtblazer · 08-05-2009, 06:03 AM

Did you use stock body mounts?

Here's a chart if you want to check location.

Lookin' close!

Big J · 08-05-2009, 06:39 AM

Thats the order I followed. So if LMC has it right I should be good to go, lol. I used a poly set. Not sure of the brand.

vtblazer · 08-05-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Big J

I used a poly set.

Did the poly set you used/installed have differing thickness bushings?
(cause 'yeah' it matters)

I installed a set (on someone else's blazer) once that was made by Energy Suspension and all the bushings were the same dimension, total crap IMO.

**jamie72** · 08-16-2009, 09:02 PM

yep thats a bright tailgate..almost gave me weldflash..lol
those shims must be highly sought after,to be guarding with the ar..

Big J · 08-17-2009, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamie72

yep thats a bright tailgate..almost gave me weldflash..lol
those shims must be highly sought after,to be guarding with the ar..

I must not have told ya, that AR is part of the theft prevention device that I've come up with for the
Blazer.

**Ron 586** · 08-19-2009, 10:14 PM

Looking good. Looks like you have done something since my visit. Now to get something going on here.

Big J · 08-20-2009, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron 586

Looking good. Looks like you have done something since my visit. Now to get something going on here.

I'm tryin'. Stuff keeps goin' down and takin' time. Its ok though, its family stuff, gotta help out family.

Big J · 08-23-2009, 10:44 AM

Had a great day yesterday. Went out and did some target shootin', ate a couple 89 cent grilled chicken burritos, then worked on the blazer...

Got the body scuffed and did some filler work. Still tons more leveling, dang dings.... Slow progress.

Big J · 08-24-2009, 09:28 PM

If you haven't seen me mention it yet, "I really dislike sanding filler!"

5150 · 08-29-2009, 05:50 PM

Went to Louisville today, wished I had time to stop by and check it out in person.

Looks Great!!

Big J · 09-02-2009, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5150

Went to Louisville today, wished I had time to stop by and check it out in person.

Looks Great!!

Anytime, ya got a open invite.

Still sanding.

Gettin' closer though!!!

vtblazer · 09-03-2009, 06:34 AM

Gotta luv mud work.

I swear more of it ends up on the floor.

Big J · 09-03-2009, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Gotta luv mud work.

I swear more of it ends up on the floor.

No doubt. I've gone through a gallon and theres hardly any on the truck. Most of its on the floor and in the trash. I've got a bad habbit of mixing too much and it gets hard before I've got a chance to put it on.

vtblazer · 09-03-2009, 07:50 AM

Oh man, I hear ya...

I always put in to much hardener and it becomes unworkable before I get done spreadin' the crap.

Learning though...

07-25-2009, 10:58 PM	#1
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Thanks for the nice words fellas. Yep Kentucky is a nice place to live, I've been to about every state on this side of the U.S. and so far its my fav. I didn't get to do any priming or painting today. Friggin' weather! Rained about all day so the humidity was high. Hopefully I'll be able to get some of that done this week. I did have time today to get some other little things done. Gas tank installed, tailgate ready for primer and paint, firewall ready, other little parts and pieces are ready, valve covers installed and breather fitted (had to see what it looked like on there, lol). For anyone wondering this is how I lift the tub. Chain and grade 8 bolts. 4 attach points and I use blocks of wood to balance/level it out. May not be the safest way but so far its not fallen on my head. knock on wood.... __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

07-26-2009, 09:56 AM	#2
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... looks great there big j ,wow what a nice tailgate.... __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

07-28-2009, 11:28 PM	#4
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Been a long day. Went to the garage, put the extention piece on the gas tank, primed the tailgate, firewall, and a couple other pieces. Came back home, mowed the yard and ate some lunch. Went back the garage, sanded then painted the primed pieces!!!! Now for some color!!! First Grey, lol.... Then YELLOW!!! I've got the neck on the tank, I think I'm gonna try takin' a heat gun to heat the area around the neck to bend it over and down a little. Could work, we'll see, lol..... __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 07-28-2009 at 11:29 PM.

07-29-2009, 12:17 AM	#5
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,454	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... J, that is fn sweet. Great color choice, wish my wifey would let me paint in the kitchen I remember the day not to long ago you were welding...nice work J, after rereading my post last night, it sounds like I'm knocking on your workshop, believe me I was not. Hope you didn't take it the wrong way, it's just with the cabinets, bathroom, TV and ceiling fan, it makes it look like a room outa my house. I know this is not your workshop, but a temporary stopgap. Again, nice progress, wish I could say the same of mine __________________ 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 Last edited by jaros44sr; 07-29-2009 at 12:45 PM.

07-29-2009, 07:58 PM	#7
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... looking good!!! __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com Last edited by jamie72; 07-29-2009 at 07:59 PM.

07-30-2009, 07:19 PM	#8
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Took all the plastic off, tossed the mounts under it and dropped the tub down. Looks like I'm gettin' somewhere, lol... I had to toss the pushbar on to see what its gonna look like. Plus I have no where to store it . I've got some big ol' chrome lights for the pushbar too!!! __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 07-30-2009 at 07:20 PM.

07-30-2009, 07:51 PM	#9
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Looks great Big J. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

08-01-2009, 09:40 PM	#10
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08-04-2009, 10:20 PM	#11
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Man body mounts suck, lol.... I think I have them in the right order. I guess we'll find out when I hang the fenders to check, haha.... I got the tub bolted down and the doors hung. Not aligned, just hung, had to save that fun for another night. Tossed on the lights on the push bar, broke one, grrrrrrr..... I guess for now it gives it character, lol. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

08-05-2009, 06:03 AM	#12
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Did you use stock body mounts? Here's a chart if you want to check location. Lookin' close! Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 08-05-2009 at 06:03 AM.

08-05-2009, 06:39 AM	#13
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Thats the order I followed. So if LMC has it right I should be good to go, lol. I used a poly set. Not sure of the brand. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

08-16-2009, 09:02 PM	#15
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... yep thats a bright tailgate..almost gave me weldflash..lol those shims must be highly sought after,to be guarding with the ar.. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

08-19-2009, 10:14 PM	#17
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Looking good. Looks like you have done something since my visit. Now to get something going on here. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

08-23-2009, 10:44 AM	#19
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Had a great day yesterday. Went out and did some target shootin', ate a couple 89 cent grilled chicken burritos, then worked on the blazer... Got the body scuffed and did some filler work. Still tons more leveling, dang dings.... Slow progress. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

08-24-2009, 09:28 PM	#20
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... If you haven't seen me mention it yet, "I really dislike sanding filler!" __________________ BAZINGA! My Build



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08-29-2009, 05:50 PM	#21
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Went to Louisville today, wished I had time to stop by and check it out in person. Looks Great!! __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

09-03-2009, 06:34 AM	#23
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Gotta luv mud work. I swear more of it ends up on the floor.

09-03-2009, 07:50 AM	#25
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Oh man, I hear ya... I always put in to much hardener and it becomes unworkable before I get done spreadin' the crap. Learning though...

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