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krue · 12-08-2006, 01:05 AM

**jaros44sr** · 12-08-2006, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Wait untill you see the dash

Brad what year was this started? Also what are your plans for a motor and trans?

Is he going to do the double humps like the early 'vettes? Spill the beans!

Rokcrln · 12-08-2006, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44

Is he going to do the double humps like the early 'vettes? Spill the beans!

Nope! The dash is done if I remember right

Read up a few posts and you might figure it out!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Musclerodz · 12-08-2006, 10:36 AM

Brad, just start throwing money at Steve. When he has clients like Gil Losi and Bruce Ricks, money talks. If your are like me, you don't have any extra to throw so intensive projects such as yours and mine tend to move slowly. I have a '68 Camaro project that is going on 12 years now working on it off and on.

Mike

1lowdiesel · 12-08-2006, 11:11 AM

that thing is sick!

but i wanna know how you get the fenders off?

Rokcrln · 12-08-2006, 04:27 PM

You just do not use teh cowl mounting bolts and you add mounting points under the hood and inside the door jamb!
It also looks like you have done away with the side exhaust.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**jaros44sr** · 12-08-2006, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Nope! The dash is done if I remember right

Read up a few posts and you might figure it out!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Egad, he is going to put a bumper where the dash was...

brad2 · 12-08-2006, 10:39 PM

Thanks for the kind words about the Jimmy. Yes a Jimmy but usually I just call it a Blazer. I will try to answer all the questions in one post.

The rear gate will be glass. Something like you would see on a late model SUV. Of course the perimeter will be blacked out so it will have an OEM look.

Yes those are holes for trim down the side. We talked about air brushing the trim but but deceided it had to have real trim. It totally changes the appearance. Sorry but I am not showing the trim till it is done.

My son will be disappointed when I sell it but he understands that it is not going to be ours forever.

The bumpers will be a bit controversial. I am not totally sold on them because I love the stock bumpers. I don't recall exactly what the back bumper started as. See what happens when projects go on too long. This will sound totally crazy but I think it was a late 60's Ford P/U front bumper. It has been sliced, diced and straightend and so on. I do like the back bumper. I don't have pics on this computer and it has been a while since I have seen the bumpers on it.

It does have that Nomad look and that was influenced by a rendering I had done. When It is done you will see a very strong Tri Five influence.

I think this project started in 2002.

Dash.......think tri five and think two humps.

I have a 700R4 already. It will have a big block and a carb. Nothing crazy but it will be very detailed.

Yes I am a very small fish when it comes to Steves customers. Yes I am low man on the totem pole when it comes to getting anything done to my truck. Am I happy about it......nope. Is it going to change anything......nope.

Getting the fenders off........the upper bolts go in from the inside of the truck now.

The side exhaust is still in the plans. That opening was only spray paint to see how it would look.

One thing you can't see in the picks and I think is cool is the tail gate latches. They are bear claw type latches now. You should should feel that tailgate click closed. I did not want it rattle at all.

Hope that got everyones questions. Once again thanks for the kind words.

Musclerodz · 12-09-2006, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by brad2

Yes I am a very small fish when it comes to Steves customers. Yes I am low man on the totem pole when it comes to getting anything done to my truck. Am I happy about it......nope. Is it going to change anything......nope.

One thing you don't have to worry about is his build are top notch. It will definitely be a trend setter once its done. I am still amazed about Bruce Rick's '55.

Mike

bagged74 · 12-09-2006, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by brad2

Dash.......think tri five and think two humps.

Dude...Im gonna die if that thing has a 55 dash in it. Thats is what I have planned for mine.

brad2 · 12-09-2006, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bagged74

Dude...Im gonna die if that thing has a 55 dash in it. Thats is what I have planned for mine.

I can tell you it looks cool in a Blazer.

brad2 · 12-09-2006, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Musclerodz

One thing you don't have to worry about is his build are top notch. It will definitely be a trend setter once its done. I am still amazed about Bruce Rick's '55.

Mike

Steve does great work and has been very good to me. I just wish it hadn't taken this long.

Bruce's new car is cooler than the 55 in my opinion.

Rokcrln · 12-09-2006, 02:17 AM

Just keep it going! One day it will be worth it, I just picked out my colors (not ready for paint just yet) for my 71swb today after it being torn down in 99 or 00. Yes the bear claws are the only way to go. In my blue prints for my 70 2wd blazer build they are used in 5-6 locations. Do stock latches work, Yes, will bear claws give that 2006 vehical "click" you bet. Plus they are smaller with more safty built in and when you need to re-locate latches it just makes sence.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-09-2006, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by brad2

My son will be disappointed when I sell it but he understands that it is not going to be ours forever.

When? and Please keep me in mind, Seriously, just PM me the particulars

I don't care if it's 5 years from now, Please keep me in mind, looks wicked

kyle4381 · 12-13-2006, 12:22 AM

I found this websitehttp://www.stevecookcreations.com/blaze.htm
You are alot stronger than me.. I cannot imagine selling either of my projects.. Too much blood sweat and tears and time not to mention the $$. You might change your mind when it is done its going to be

**gregfull** · 12-13-2006, 01:55 PM

Awesome Brad! Who is this guy Steve, and does he have a website where we can look at some of his other work? LUV2, if this one comes for sale, we might have a bidding war, I really like this one. LOL. I normally like to build my own, but this one is one I'd love to have. Finish it Brad, we want to see this thing finished!

Musclerodz · 12-13-2006, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gregfull

Awesome Brad! Who is this guy Steve, and does he have a website where we can look at some of his other work? LUV2, if this one comes for sale, we might have a bidding war, I really like this one. LOL. I normally like to build my own, but this one is one I'd love to have. Finish it Brad, we want to see this thing finished!

Check the post above yours. Steve Cook Creations.

Mike

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-13-2006, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gregfull

LUV2, if this one comes for sale, we might have a bidding war, I really like this one.

Hope you have deep pockets, it will be on

Zumo · 10-11-2009, 12:09 AM

Nevermind my previous post , sort of. brad2 any updates? Maybe you need to bring it to Texas to get some one to work on it. Stoked Out Specialties?

Arizonak5 · 10-12-2009, 01:13 PM

that's a bummer, don't get me wrong top notch body work, but a blazer is a blazer and a Bel air is a Bel air, this reminds me of those hill billies down south who take blazer frames and put Camaro and Vette bodies on them. oh well just said to see another first gen blazer get wasted!

jkade · 10-21-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Arizonak5

that's a bummer, don't get me wrong top notch body work, but a blazer is a blazer and a Bel air is a Bel air, this reminds me of those hill billies down south who take blazer frames and put Camaro and Vette bodies on them. oh well just said to see another first gen blazer get wasted!

Yep, another blazer wasted. I sure do wish mine was that wasted. I would just about give my left *ut for that thing to be sitting in my shop

That is a work of art and anyone can have a blazer or a jimmy but it is his money and his ride.

**KevsClassics** · 10-24-2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jkade

Yep, another blazer wasted. I sure do wish mine was that wasted. I would just about give my left *ut for that thing to be sitting in my shop

That is a work of art and anyone can have a blazer or a jimmy but it is his money and his ride.

X2

12-08-2006, 01:05 AM	#26
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12-08-2006, 10:36 AM	#29
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: Hardtop Blazer? Brad, just start throwing money at Steve. When he has clients like Gil Losi and Bruce Ricks, money talks. If your are like me, you don't have any extra to throw so intensive projects such as yours and mine tend to move slowly. I have a '68 Camaro project that is going on 12 years now working on it off and on. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

12-08-2006, 11:11 AM	#30
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: Hardtop Blazer? that thing is sick! but i wanna know how you get the fenders off? Last edited by 1lowdiesel; 12-08-2006 at 11:11 AM.

12-08-2006, 04:27 PM	#31
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Hardtop Blazer? You just do not use teh cowl mounting bolts and you add mounting points under the hood and inside the door jamb! It also looks like you have done away with the side exhaust. Kevin LFD Inc.

12-08-2006, 10:39 PM	#33
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,058	Re: Hardtop Blazer? Thanks for the kind words about the Jimmy. Yes a Jimmy but usually I just call it a Blazer. I will try to answer all the questions in one post. The rear gate will be glass. Something like you would see on a late model SUV. Of course the perimeter will be blacked out so it will have an OEM look. Yes those are holes for trim down the side. We talked about air brushing the trim but but deceided it had to have real trim. It totally changes the appearance. Sorry but I am not showing the trim till it is done. My son will be disappointed when I sell it but he understands that it is not going to be ours forever. The bumpers will be a bit controversial. I am not totally sold on them because I love the stock bumpers. I don't recall exactly what the back bumper started as. See what happens when projects go on too long. This will sound totally crazy but I think it was a late 60's Ford P/U front bumper. It has been sliced, diced and straightend and so on. I do like the back bumper. I don't have pics on this computer and it has been a while since I have seen the bumpers on it. It does have that Nomad look and that was influenced by a rendering I had done. When It is done you will see a very strong Tri Five influence. I think this project started in 2002. Dash.......think tri five and think two humps. I have a 700R4 already. It will have a big block and a carb. Nothing crazy but it will be very detailed. Yes I am a very small fish when it comes to Steves customers. Yes I am low man on the totem pole when it comes to getting anything done to my truck. Am I happy about it......nope. Is it going to change anything......nope. Getting the fenders off........the upper bolts go in from the inside of the truck now. The side exhaust is still in the plans. That opening was only spray paint to see how it would look. One thing you can't see in the picks and I think is cool is the tail gate latches. They are bear claw type latches now. You should should feel that tailgate click closed. I did not want it rattle at all. Hope that got everyones questions. Once again thanks for the kind words. __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

12-09-2006, 02:17 AM	#38
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Hardtop Blazer? Just keep it going! One day it will be worth it, I just picked out my colors (not ready for paint just yet) for my 71swb today after it being torn down in 99 or 00. Yes the bear claws are the only way to go. In my blue prints for my 70 2wd blazer build they are used in 5-6 locations. Do stock latches work, Yes, will bear claws give that 2006 vehical "click" you bet. Plus they are smaller with more safty built in and when you need to re-locate latches it just makes sence.

12-13-2006, 12:22 AM	#40
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: Hardtop Blazer? I found this websitehttp://www.stevecookcreations.com/blaze.htm You are alot stronger than me.. I cannot imagine selling either of my projects.. Too much blood sweat and tears and time not to mention the $$. You might change your mind when it is done its going to be Last edited by kyle4381; 12-13-2006 at 12:35 AM.

12-13-2006, 01:55 PM	#41
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 598	Re: Hardtop Blazer? Awesome Brad! Who is this guy Steve, and does he have a website where we can look at some of his other work? LUV2, if this one comes for sale, we might have a bidding war, I really like this one. LOL. I normally like to build my own, but this one is one I'd love to have. Finish it Brad, we want to see this thing finished! __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

10-11-2009, 12:09 AM	#44
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: Hardtop Blazer? Nevermind my previous post , sort of. brad2 any updates? Maybe you need to bring it to Texas to get some one to work on it. Stoked Out Specialties? __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles Last edited by Zumo; 10-11-2009 at 12:11 AM.

10-12-2009, 01:13 PM	#45
Arizonak5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Queen Tuckey! aka Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 149	Re: Hardtop Blazer? that's a bummer, don't get me wrong top notch body work, but a blazer is a blazer and a Bel air is a Bel air, this reminds me of those hill billies down south who take blazer frames and put Camaro and Vette bodies on them. oh well just said to see another first gen blazer get wasted! __________________ 1937 Pontiac 2dr 1970 K5 CST 1972 Jimmy 1973 Hickey ent. equipped Blazer 1977 Blazer Chalet #1193



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