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hemi43 · 02-22-2017, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by grillzy

Faded carpet looks better than my no carpet

I ordered new front carpets from Bill's Trucks. Shoul'd get them in a few weeks. You can have the old carpets if you want because they are actually not that bad.

grillzy · 02-22-2017, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hemi43

I ordered new front carpets from Bill's Trucks. Shoul'd get them in a few weeks. You can have the old carpets if you want because they are actually not that bad.

For sure. That would be awesome. Thanks

OldBalls · 03-20-2017, 08:26 PM

Installed 4" lift over the weekend, I think I just need some bigger tires and Ill be good to go.

Mick54615 · 03-21-2017, 12:12 AM

Finally got the engine back in.

mcmlxix · 03-21-2017, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by OldBalls

Installed 4" lift over the weekend, I think I just need some bigger tires and Ill be good to go.

Need some rally rims for a classic original look....

OldBalls · 03-21-2017, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mcmlxix

Need some rally rims for a classic original look....

Ya I haven't decided which direction I'm going on the rims yet. I do like the rally rim look. I'm thinking I might go 17" rims not sure if rally's come that big...or what it'd look like. Still kicking it around.

Chulisohombre · 03-23-2017, 12:31 PM

There is a place that makes custom size rally tims In whatever size you want. I wish I could remember the name. Even a 80s style 15 inch tall would look nice if you can get some. I went with a classic wagon wheel on mine from keystone. I've just always loked that look.

hemi43 · 03-25-2017, 05:02 PM

Carpets came in finally. I know it`s not rocket science to install them, but here`s a few tips I've learned over the years to make an easy install.
I lay the carpet in and let it sit for a day so it can flatten out, then locate all the places that need holes and push nails in their location. If you get one wrong, it`s easy to move without damaging the carpet. Once all the nails are in their location, I put the holes in using a soldering iron. Not only does this give you a nice round hole, but it also prevents any loose fibers which may get caught in the bolt threads when putting the seats in. I`m sure we have all done this where one thread gets wrapped around the bolt and tears a line about 6 inches long into the new carpet.

colgad · 03-25-2017, 08:47 PM

I have used the nail idea too, it works great. I heat up a 7\16-1\2" socket with a propane torch and make the holes with the socket over the nail head. Perfect holes in the perfect place.

Big Block · 03-26-2017, 05:57 AM

Great tips. Never would have thought of that.

stangtjk · 03-26-2017, 10:03 PM

Blasted and primed the undercarriage.... I was trying to get a guy that does the mobile dustless blasting come out and strip the body and frame but he flaked on me. Instead I went out and got one of the small pressure pots from HF and started at it myself... Still would've rather him come out to do it but can't wait around doing nothing.

**lks dcvn** · 03-27-2017, 12:31 AM

Nice work cleaning up that tub!

ochre1971 · 03-27-2017, 09:59 AM

stangtjk, what are you thoughts on the HF pressure pot?

hemi43 · 03-27-2017, 11:10 AM

How many bags of sand did you go through?

stangtjk · 03-27-2017, 12:32 PM

The HF pressure pot blaster worked surprisingly well, it takes some getting used to but once you figure out how to get the valves set to get a good flow it does a decent job... I didn't have any issues with it getting clogged up, happened once at the tip but that was due to a piece of trash that made it past my sceen when I recycled the media.

I tried to get the 110lb unit but they didn't have it in stock so I just got the 40 lb one. I'm not sure why they decided to call it 40lb as it holds a 50lb bag of "sand" just fine. The smaller size wasn't that bad a compromise... Blasting kinda sucks so an extra break now and then to fill up was welcomed.

I only used 2 50lb bags of black diamond coal slag I got from northern tool and recycled it through 3 or 4 times. I also got 2 bags of crushed glass media to try on the inside of the tub to see what works best.

stangtjk · 04-02-2017, 04:28 PM

Some more work with the HF blaster...... Should have bought one a lot sooner.

**DeadheadNM** · 04-02-2017, 05:58 PM

Parts look great. Can you post a link to the one you picked up? I could really use one.

stangtjk · 04-02-2017, 06:10 PM

This is the one I got... 40-lb

Would rather have picked up this one 110- lb but they didn't have it at the store when I went and I wanted to get to work.

**DaHos** · 04-03-2017, 10:00 AM

This one followed me home Saturday. 72 CST with a few goodies added

Big Block · 04-03-2017, 10:11 AM

GM panels no less. Single wall top. Nice.

**DaHos** · 04-03-2017, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Block

GM panels no less. Single wall top. Nice.

Had.....lol.

Chulisohombre · 04-03-2017, 10:31 AM

That was quick. Good find. Tore down nicely. Tub looks decent.

BLT-NT-BOT · 04-03-2017, 10:38 AM

Sprayed my very first paint job today! Almost ready to put it back on the frame.

grillzy · 04-03-2017, 07:17 PM

Wow! nice first paint.

dirish · 04-03-2017, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BLT-NT-BOT

Sprayed my very first paint job today! Almost ready to put it back on the frame.

Looks great!

03-20-2017, 08:26 PM	#453
OldBalls Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 31	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Installed 4" lift over the weekend, I think I just need some bigger tires and Ill be good to go. Attached Images

03-21-2017, 12:12 AM	#454
Mick54615 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 36	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Finally got the engine back in. Attached Images

03-23-2017, 12:31 PM	#457
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? There is a place that makes custom size rally tims In whatever size you want. I wish I could remember the name. Even a 80s style 15 inch tall would look nice if you can get some. I went with a classic wagon wheel on mine from keystone. I've just always loked that look. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

03-25-2017, 05:02 PM	#458
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,526	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Carpets came in finally. I know it`s not rocket science to install them, but here`s a few tips I've learned over the years to make an easy install. I lay the carpet in and let it sit for a day so it can flatten out, then locate all the places that need holes and push nails in their location. If you get one wrong, it`s easy to move without damaging the carpet. Once all the nails are in their location, I put the holes in using a soldering iron. Not only does this give you a nice round hole, but it also prevents any loose fibers which may get caught in the bolt threads when putting the seats in. I`m sure we have all done this where one thread gets wrapped around the bolt and tears a line about 6 inches long into the new carpet. Attached Images

03-25-2017, 08:47 PM	#459
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? I have used the nail idea too, it works great. I heat up a 7\16-1\2" socket with a propane torch and make the holes with the socket over the nail head. Perfect holes in the perfect place. __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour

03-26-2017, 05:57 AM	#460
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Great tips. Never would have thought of that.

03-26-2017, 10:03 PM	#461
stangtjk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Newport News Posts: 249	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Blasted and primed the undercarriage.... I was trying to get a guy that does the mobile dustless blasting come out and strip the body and frame but he flaked on me. Instead I went out and got one of the small pressure pots from HF and started at it myself... Still would've rather him come out to do it but can't wait around doing nothing. Attached Images

03-27-2017, 12:31 AM	#462
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Nice work cleaning up that tub!

03-27-2017, 09:59 AM	#463
ochre1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 59	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? stangtjk, what are you thoughts on the HF pressure pot?

03-27-2017, 11:10 AM	#464
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,526	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? How many bags of sand did you go through?

03-27-2017, 12:32 PM	#465
stangtjk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Newport News Posts: 249	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? The HF pressure pot blaster worked surprisingly well, it takes some getting used to but once you figure out how to get the valves set to get a good flow it does a decent job... I didn't have any issues with it getting clogged up, happened once at the tip but that was due to a piece of trash that made it past my sceen when I recycled the media. I tried to get the 110lb unit but they didn't have it in stock so I just got the 40 lb one. I'm not sure why they decided to call it 40lb as it holds a 50lb bag of "sand" just fine. The smaller size wasn't that bad a compromise... Blasting kinda sucks so an extra break now and then to fill up was welcomed. I only used 2 50lb bags of black diamond coal slag I got from northern tool and recycled it through 3 or 4 times. I also got 2 bags of crushed glass media to try on the inside of the tub to see what works best.

04-02-2017, 04:28 PM	#466
stangtjk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Newport News Posts: 249	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Some more work with the HF blaster...... Should have bought one a lot sooner. Attached Images

04-02-2017, 05:58 PM	#467
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Parts look great. Can you post a link to the one you picked up? I could really use one. __________________ 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

04-02-2017, 06:10 PM	#468
stangtjk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Newport News Posts: 249	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? This is the one I got... 40-lb Would rather have picked up this one 110- lb but they didn't have it at the store when I went and I wanted to get to work.

04-03-2017, 10:00 AM	#469
DaHos Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Owosso, Michigan Posts: 2,859	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? This one followed me home Saturday. 72 CST with a few goodies added Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 SWB Owner - Rustbelt Restorations



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04-03-2017, 10:11 AM	#470
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? GM panels no less. Single wall top. Nice.

04-03-2017, 10:31 AM	#472
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? That was quick. Good find. Tore down nicely. Tub looks decent. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

04-03-2017, 10:38 AM	#473
BLT-NT-BOT Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lehi,UT Posts: 804	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Sprayed my very first paint job today! Almost ready to put it back on the frame. Attached Images

04-03-2017, 07:17 PM	#474
grillzy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: belleville ontario Posts: 354	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Wow! nice first paint.

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