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UGAK5 · 07-28-2016, 09:39 PM

What about these on Rock Auto?

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72K5CSTDarkOlive · 01-17-2017, 05:19 PM

Paint!!!

For the last 2 years, I've been using my imagination of what this would actually look like. We started with painting the inside of the tub and inside of all the panels. Going to let it dry for a few more days and next week we're mounting the body on the frame. Then, it's final prep and the exterior will get shot.

It's full steam ahead from this point forward.

72K5CSTDarkOlive · 01-17-2017, 05:23 PM

more pics

**IronCanine** · 01-17-2017, 07:04 PM

Woohoo!!! That looks great Mike...so psyched for you. Huge step!!!

**DeadheadNM** · 01-17-2017, 08:58 PM

Happy Day! Looks GREAT. Time to start planning for the next build

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-18-2017, 12:27 AM

Looks like dark olive. .....awesome color....keep us posted. Looks great!!!!

sockalaminski · 01-18-2017, 12:46 AM

Looks great. Keep it up, I just may use your ambition to get my lazy butt back on track.

72K5CSTDarkOlive · 01-18-2017, 02:45 AM

Thanks guys! I appreciate all the support and kind words. @Ol Blue - Yep, that's Dark Olive, It looks darker in the pics than in person.

Tomorrow, I'm picking up my seats from the upholstery shop and I'll post some pics.

**Tom Vogel** · 01-18-2017, 09:30 AM

That is so nice. Are you going to install all the cst trim?

**jaros44sr** · 01-18-2017, 10:50 AM

very nice, that is what everyone's olive green should look like, wish mine did

tjsblazer · 01-18-2017, 03:20 PM

Looks great.

72K5CSTDarkOlive · 01-18-2017, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

That is so nice. Are you going to install all the cst trim?

Thank you Tom. Yeah, I ordered new woodgrain side moldings from Mar-K. All the tailgate trim and windshield trim polished up real nice.

72K5CSTDarkOlive · 01-18-2017, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

very nice, that is what everyone's olive green should look like, wish mine did

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjsblazer

Looks great.

Thanks guys. @Jaro - The shop is using R-M

Gillnetter · 01-19-2017, 02:07 AM

Looks great! Now the fun starts.

1971 GMC Jimmy 2wd · 01-19-2017, 09:58 AM

Looks good!

**Tom Vogel** · 01-19-2017, 10:19 AM

Mm Mm Mmmm

72K5CSTDarkOlive · 01-19-2017, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gillnetter

Looks great! Now the fun starts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1971 GMC Jimmy 2wd

Looks good!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Mm Mm Mmmm

Thanks guys. Yes, this is definitely the fun part of the build. I'm super stoked about it.

72K5CSTDarkOlive · 01-20-2017, 12:07 AM

Seats got reupholstered and they came out real nice. They talked to me into doing a vinyl wrap around the center console and I really like it. They also used trunk liner on the inside of the console. Gives it a very nice clean look. Seat warmers went in both buckets and the rear bench seat. The buttons are flush mounted style with 3 settings. I went with the shops recommendation for the seat warmers (http://heatyourseat.com/product/3-se...tch-4-element/)

They have been using them for years and swear by them. They have a single power controller for 2 seats and a safety shut off switch built in. We decided to have the buttons mounted on the front and back of the console. Almost has a factory look to it. Overall, I'm very pleased with how they came out.

**Tom Vogel** · 01-20-2017, 10:03 AM

Very,very nice.

Hewfil1 · 01-20-2017, 11:42 AM

My lord, she's breathtaking.

UGAK5 · 02-21-2017, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72K5CSTDarkOlive

Thank you Tom. Yeah, I ordered new woodgrain side moldings from Mar-K. All the tailgate trim and windshield trim polished up real nice.

Hey Mike - I am torn about the woodgrain moldings on my CST.....the new ones I have from the PO look cheap and the 'woodgrain' appears to be some kind of vinyl tape. What's your opinion on the Mar-K's?

Thanks!

72K5CSTDarkOlive · 02-22-2017, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UGAK5

Hey Mike - I am torn about the woodgrain moldings on my CST.....the new ones I have from the PO look cheap and the 'woodgrain' appears to be some kind of vinyl tape. What's your opinion on the Mar-K's?

Thanks!

I think Mar-K uses some kind of Veneer for the woodgrain. I would just call them to confirm. I posted a few pics of the piece I received. They make these pieces in house right here in the USA. One thing I have noticed on others, is that the woodgrain seems to be a lighter shade compared to these.

1971 GMC Jimmy 2wd · 02-22-2017, 07:22 PM

I want to see how the black seats look against the dark olive!

72K5CSTDarkOlive · 02-23-2017, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1971 GMC Jimmy 2wd

I want to see how the black seats look against the dark olive!

Me Too!!

72K5CSTDarkOlive · 03-02-2017, 02:46 AM

The body was mounted using energy suspension poly bushings and we ran into a little issue with clearance on the drivers side for the spark plug wires. It needs to sit up just a tad higher to clear the spark plug wires. This could be the result of using a wire loom separator mounted horizontally along side the valve cover. I know the poly bushings run on the thinner side compared to OEM stock. I purchased these bushings a while ago, before Wes had his back into production.

Instead of shimming it, I decided not to even mess with it, so I called up Wes (classic Heart Beat) and ordered a set of body mount bushings this morning. Hopefully they will arrive before the weekend so we can resume.

I posted a couple pics. The first one you can see the wire being push up against the firewall.

07-28-2016, 09:39 PM	#426
UGAK5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cornelius, NC Posts: 167	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 What about these on Rock Auto? http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/c...og%2Fchevrolet

01-17-2017, 05:19 PM	#427
72K5CSTDarkOlive Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 774	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 Paint!!! For the last 2 years, I've been using my imagination of what this would actually look like. We started with painting the inside of the tub and inside of all the panels. Going to let it dry for a few more days and next week we're mounting the body on the frame. Then, it's final prep and the exterior will get shot. It's full steam ahead from this point forward. Attached Images __________________ 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

01-17-2017, 05:23 PM	#428
72K5CSTDarkOlive Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 774	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 more pics Attached Images __________________ 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

01-17-2017, 07:04 PM	#429
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,765	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 Woohoo!!! That looks great Mike...so psyched for you. Huge step!!! __________________ 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..."

01-17-2017, 08:58 PM	#430
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,450	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 Happy Day! Looks GREAT. Time to start planning for the next build __________________ 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

01-18-2017, 12:27 AM	#431
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,246	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 Looks like dark olive. .....awesome color....keep us posted. Looks great!!!! __________________ "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

01-18-2017, 12:46 AM	#432
sockalaminski Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 88	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 Looks great. Keep it up, I just may use your ambition to get my lazy butt back on track.

01-18-2017, 02:45 AM	#433
72K5CSTDarkOlive Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 774	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 Thanks guys! I appreciate all the support and kind words. @Ol Blue - Yep, that's Dark Olive, It looks darker in the pics than in person. Tomorrow, I'm picking up my seats from the upholstery shop and I'll post some pics. __________________ 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

01-18-2017, 09:30 AM	#434
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 That is so nice. Are you going to install all the cst trim?

01-18-2017, 10:50 AM	#435
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,768	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 very nice, that is what everyone's olive green should look like, wish mine did __________________ 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

01-18-2017, 03:20 PM	#436
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,520	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 Looks great. __________________ Jeff. '72 Blazer K5 "Camshaft opinions are like belly buttons; everyone has one and no two are alike" My Blazer Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626752 My Engine Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637336

01-19-2017, 02:07 AM	#439
Gillnetter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 286	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 Looks great! Now the fun starts. __________________ 1972 Blazer CST Dark Olive, am/fm, tilt, tow hooks, tach dash 1972 SWB C-10 Highlander Blue/White 1972 Canadian 2wd Jimmy light olive 1970 SWB 4x4 4 speed 307

01-19-2017, 09:58 AM	#440
1971 GMC Jimmy 2wd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Indianola Iowa Posts: 111	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 Looks good!

01-19-2017, 10:19 AM	#441
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 Mm Mm Mmmm

01-20-2017, 12:07 AM	#443
72K5CSTDarkOlive Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 774	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 Seats got reupholstered and they came out real nice. They talked to me into doing a vinyl wrap around the center console and I really like it. They also used trunk liner on the inside of the console. Gives it a very nice clean look. Seat warmers went in both buckets and the rear bench seat. The buttons are flush mounted style with 3 settings. I went with the shops recommendation for the seat warmers (http://heatyourseat.com/product/3-se...tch-4-element/) They have been using them for years and swear by them. They have a single power controller for 2 seats and a safety shut off switch built in. We decided to have the buttons mounted on the front and back of the console. Almost has a factory look to it. Overall, I'm very pleased with how they came out. Attached Images __________________ 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



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01-20-2017, 10:03 AM	#444
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 Very,very nice.

01-20-2017, 11:42 AM	#445
Hewfil1 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: South Williamsport Posts: 174	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 My lord, she's breathtaking.

02-22-2017, 07:22 PM	#448
1971 GMC Jimmy 2wd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Indianola Iowa Posts: 111	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 I want to see how the black seats look against the dark olive! __________________

03-02-2017, 02:46 AM	#450
72K5CSTDarkOlive Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 774	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 The body was mounted using energy suspension poly bushings and we ran into a little issue with clearance on the drivers side for the spark plug wires. It needs to sit up just a tad higher to clear the spark plug wires. This could be the result of using a wire loom separator mounted horizontally along side the valve cover. I know the poly bushings run on the thinner side compared to OEM stock. I purchased these bushings a while ago, before Wes had his back into production. Instead of shimming it, I decided not to even mess with it, so I called up Wes (classic Heart Beat) and ordered a set of body mount bushings this morning. Hopefully they will arrive before the weekend so we can resume. I posted a couple pics. The first one you can see the wire being push up against the firewall. Attached Images __________________ 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

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