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Bentblazer · 09-03-2009, 07:53 AM

From the looks we are about at the same build stage. A little on the doors and alot on the floor. Cant seem to stop sanding it down, coworkers wondering whats going on, showing up with white powder in nose ears hair. some kind of addiction

hgs_notes · 10-01-2009, 11:33 PM

I'd ask for an update, but I'm pretty sure it's just more sanding and primer and filler and sanding, and sanding...

ClifBlazer · 10-02-2009, 12:41 AM

keep going your all most there! The way this build has gone its got to be the best you can do and your along way from the begining thats for sure

Big J · 10-04-2009, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

I'd ask for an update, but I'm pretty sure it's just more sanding and primer and filler and sanding, and sanding...

Nope, theres more.... I watched Sniper and Private Parts yesterday while workin', lol.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClifBlazer

keep going your all most there! The way this build has gone its got to be the best you can do and your along way from the begining thats for sure

Definitely a long way from where I started. I skipped through the thread the other day, its been a fun ride.

Big J · 10-04-2009, 09:55 AM

Check this out, Cool for sure. Theres a guy on my way to work that collects old signs. He's of course a hot rod guy. I've even seen a old telephone booth in the back of a 53' Chevy pickup one time. He's got stuff, lol. Heres the latest.

Yesterday went well. I've got a couple small places to fix but over all it looks good. Next is filler primer and yes, some more sanding, lol.

Chevyman63 · 10-04-2009, 10:01 AM

Looking good...color soon?

**jamie72** · 10-05-2009, 05:56 PM

looks good j keep at it...

ClifBlazer · 10-05-2009, 07:01 PM

You gona paint it in the shop (house) ???

Big J · 10-05-2009, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClifBlazer

You gona paint it in the shop (house) ???

Yep

The story on the shop/house is that it used to be a garage, then turned into an apartment kinda pad and now back into a shop without a garage door, lol....

I'm painting in pieces. If it looks bad or has some bad trash in it etc., I'll take it to a booth and reshoot it all together. Hopefully I won't have to do that. If it turns out as nice as the tailgate did I'm in good shape.

ClifBlazer · 10-06-2009, 04:16 PM

good luck can youwet the floor down if you can ive seen guys make a paint booth out of pvc and bisqueen with a fillter kind of system

vtblazer · 10-06-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClifBlazer

good luck can youwet the floor down if you can ive seen guys make a paint booth out of pvc and bisqueen with a fillter kind of system

Paint booth...?

Who needs a paint booth...

mdunn · 10-19-2009, 09:59 PM

My prayers are with your Grandmother and your family. May she recover quickly and completely. The Blazer parts will still be hanging there. Take care of the important things first!

Been watching your entire build thread. I enjoy seeing the progress! Looks like you are going to end up with one great ride!!

Chevyman63 · 10-19-2009, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdunn

My prayers are with your Grandmother and your family. May she recover quickly and completely. The Blazer parts will still be hanging there. Take care of the important things first!

Been watching your entire build thread. I enjoy seeing the progress! Looks like you are going to end up with one great ride!!

I agree...our prayers are with your grandmother as well.

vtblazer · 10-20-2009, 07:21 AM

Agree...tend to the golf balls.

>> >> Mayonnaise Jar & Two Beers...

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 Beers.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him.

When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.

He then asked the students if the jar was full.

They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly.

The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.

=0 A

He then asked the students again if the jar was full.

They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.

Of course, the sand filled up everything else.

He asked once more if the jar was full.

The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'

The professor then produced two Beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand.

The students laughed...

'Now,' said the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.

The golf balls are the important things---your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the20other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.

The sand is everything else---the small stuff.

'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.

The same goes for life.

If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.

Spend time with your children.

Spend time with your parents.

Visit with grandparents.

Take time to get medical checkups.

Take your spouse out to dinner.

Play another 18.

0A

0A
There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.

Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter.

Set your priorities.

The rest is just sand.

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the Beer represented.

C2

The professor smile d and said, 'I'm glad you asked.'

The Beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of Beers with a friend.

**Willing to delete this for you but it seemed pertinent at the time.

Big J · 10-20-2009, 10:25 AM

Hey VT, Leave it.

Big J · 10-20-2009, 09:35 PM

Welp, my granny is doin' great. Off the ventilator and alert. Still in the ICU for a bit but thats ok. Don't care what anyone says, prayer works!

All the parts to be yellow are now grey! I'm headed back to the garage for some finish sanding and tomorrow if all goes well, I'll shoot the paint.
Pics to come later.....

**jamie72** · 10-21-2009, 07:51 PM

good job j keep going your almost there...

5150 · 10-25-2009, 08:49 PM

Looks really good J, can't wait to see it in person.

ClifBlazer · 10-25-2009, 08:52 PM

The banana boat is comen in

**jamie72** · 10-25-2009, 08:53 PM

lookin good j!!

jaros44sr · 10-25-2009, 09:10 PM

Nice work J, looks like all your hard work has payed off. Nice color choice

Big J · 10-26-2009, 12:01 AM

Thanks for all the kind words. My wife has always had a thing for Tweety Bird so now of course everyone is calling it the Tweety mobile, lol. Not me though, I'm partial to Sylvester

. Went back over to check on how its curing. Theres nothin' like watchin' paint dry, lol. Looks good but theres still a ton of work to do.

Almost forgot. I couldn't find someone to take a pic of me not moving while painting......

Didn't wanna stir up any dust.

Chevyman63 · 10-26-2009, 05:53 AM

That looks great J!

Bentblazer · 10-26-2009, 07:58 AM

Looking good J!

**Yukon Jack** · 10-26-2009, 11:17 AM

I can't wait to see it together - I think I'm really going to like that color on your K5!

09-03-2009, 07:53 AM	#1
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... From the looks we are about at the same build stage. A little on the doors and alot on the floor. Cant seem to stop sanding it down, coworkers wondering whats going on, showing up with white powder in nose ears hair. some kind of addiction __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat Last edited by Bentblazer; 09-03-2009 at 07:54 AM.

10-01-2009, 11:33 PM	#2
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,122	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... I'd ask for an update, but I'm pretty sure it's just more sanding and primer and filler and sanding, and sanding... __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

10-02-2009, 12:41 AM	#3
ClifBlazer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lee Summit ,MO. Posts: 160	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... keep going your all most there! The way this build has gone its got to be the best you can do and your along way from the begining thats for sure

10-04-2009, 09:55 AM	#5
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... Check this out, Cool for sure. Theres a guy on my way to work that collects old signs. He's of course a hot rod guy. I've even seen a old telephone booth in the back of a 53' Chevy pickup one time. He's got stuff, lol. Heres the latest. Yesterday went well. I've got a couple small places to fix but over all it looks good. Next is filler primer and yes, some more sanding, lol. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

10-04-2009, 10:01 AM	#6
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... Looking good...color soon? __________________ 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

10-05-2009, 05:56 PM	#7
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... looks good j keep at it... __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

10-05-2009, 07:01 PM	#8
ClifBlazer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lee Summit ,MO. Posts: 160	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... You gona paint it in the shop (house) ???

10-06-2009, 04:16 PM	#10
ClifBlazer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lee Summit ,MO. Posts: 160	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... good luck can youwet the floor down if you can ive seen guys make a paint booth out of pvc and bisqueen with a fillter kind of system

10-19-2009, 09:59 PM	#12
mdunn Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 119	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... My prayers are with your Grandmother and your family. May she recover quickly and completely. The Blazer parts will still be hanging there. Take care of the important things first! Been watching your entire build thread. I enjoy seeing the progress! Looks like you are going to end up with one great ride!! __________________ 1972 Blazer CST 4x4 Last edited by mdunn; 10-19-2009 at 10:01 PM.

10-20-2009, 07:21 AM	#14
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Agree...tend to the golf balls. >> >> Mayonnaise Jar & Two Beers... When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 Beers. A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. =0 A He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.' The professor then produced two Beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed... 'Now,' said the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things---your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the20other things that matter like your job, your house and your car. The sand is everything else---the small stuff. 'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. 0A 0A There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand. One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the Beer represented. C2 The professor smile d and said, 'I'm glad you asked.' The Beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of Beers with a friend. *Willing to delete this for you but it seemed pertinent at the time. Last edited by vtblazer; 10-20-2009 at 07:24 AM.*

10-20-2009, 10:25 AM	#15
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... Hey VT, Leave it. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

10-20-2009, 09:35 PM	#16
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... Welp, my granny is doin' great. Off the ventilator and alert. Still in the ICU for a bit but thats ok. Don't care what anyone says, prayer works! All the parts to be yellow are now grey! I'm headed back to the garage for some finish sanding and tomorrow if all goes well, I'll shoot the paint. Pics to come later..... __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

10-21-2009, 07:51 PM	#17
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... good job j keep going your almost there... __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

10-25-2009, 08:49 PM	#18
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10-25-2009, 08:52 PM	#19
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10-25-2009, 08:53 PM	#20
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... lookin good j!! __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

10-25-2009, 09:10 PM	#21
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,466	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Nice work J, looks like all your hard work has payed off. Nice color choice __________________ 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

10-26-2009, 12:01 AM	#22
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 all the kind words. My wife has always had a thing for Tweety Bird so now of course everyone is calling it the Tweety mobile, lol. Not me though, I'm partial to Sylvester. Went back over to check on how its curing. Theres nothin' like watchin' paint dry, lol. Looks good but theres still a ton of work to do. Almost forgot. I couldn't find someone to take a pic of me not moving while painting...... Didn't wanna stir up any dust. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

10-26-2009, 05:53 AM	#23
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... That looks great 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

10-26-2009, 07:58 AM	#24
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10-26-2009, 11:17 AM	#25
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