My winter project

[ochre1971]

I'll be doing body mounts soon as well, feel free to offer any worthwhile advice. Also, do you have any details on the roll bar or if that same model can be bought somewhere? It looked like you were able to find yours used.
thanks

[7D2N]

Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

What plastic coating did you use? Looks quite good.

Tom, I used an exterior trim and plastic coating in satin black made for touching up on bumpers. I went this route to help with scratches and everyday use the panels get.

7D2N

[7D2N]

Originally Posted by ochre1971

I'll be doing body mounts soon as well, feel free to offer any worthwhile advice. Also, do you have any details on the roll bar or if that same model can be bought somewhere? It looked like you were able to find yours used.
thanks

I used the information that is here on the site for replacing the body mounts and is very useful. Worthwhile advice I would say is get a bunch of good dust/particle masks or respirator and safety glasses because you will be getting a ton of rust junk in you face.
If your mounts have never been replaced cut the bolt heads off spray WD or something and drive them out and you will save yourself a bunch of time.

[7D2N]

Mounts are in and the body line is good, I'm ready to tackle the rust and patch panels. (thanks senorx)

[DBear]

Looking good bud....bet it really likes those new mounts!

[bL.A.zer90045]

great progress!!! keep the updates comingdid you buy new aftermarket patch panels/sections or are they cutouts from another blazer/jimmy?

[harrisoncole4]

The door panels came out really well!

[7D2N]

Originally Posted by bL.A.zer90045

great progress!!! keep the updates comingdid you buy new aftermarket patch panels/sections or are they cutouts from another blazer/jimmy?

No patch panels yet. When I get the body set right then I'll start getting replacement body stuff.

[7D2N]

Not sure what to do next. The doors shut nice but rub at the header. Should I shim at A pillar or loosen up the front cowl a bit to see if it will relax some.

Thanks
7D2N

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by 7D2N

Not sure what to do next. The doors shut nice but rub at the header. Should I shim at A pillar or loosen up the front cowl a bit to see if it will relax some.

Thanks
7D2N

Adding body shims at the mounts located near the rear of the door should help. Removing shims from the front mounts by the firewall could help also. Before doing any of this, any bolts holding the fenders on should be loosened off. This is a fairly big job because once the front cowl has been moved (rotated) forward, your doors and fenders will have to be realigned for proper gaps.

[lks dcvn]

- consider this before digging into this process - it takes awhile to get the panels back where they need to be.

[Braveheart]

where did you find your roll bar? I need one like yours..

[7D2N]

Originally Posted by Braveheart

where did you find your roll bar? I need one like yours..

I saw it in a truck in a grocery store parking lot, talked to the guy and done deal. I see them in trucks occasionally. I don't know a supplier that sells this type.

[chadcampbell00]

Where did you find the rally wheels? I've been looking for some just like those but all I seem to find is beat up bent ones.

[jaros44sr]

highjack...

wheelsvintique will sell you new ones, just sold a set that I got from my local you pull it, paid 5.00 a wheel and 5.00 for tires that held air for shop rollers.

Keep an eye on the for sale forum, they pop up
shipping is the deal buster, like 30- 35 bucks a wheel, depending on where they are located

[7D2N]

Originally Posted by chadcampbell00

Where did you find the rally wheels? I've been looking for some just like those but all I seem to find is beat up bent ones.

I keep my eyes open. Finding the wheels, rings and caps together in good shape is rare at least for me.
The set on my blazer are from a few different trucks that I have found over the years.

[7D2N]

Originally Posted by hemi43

Adding body shims at the mounts located near the rear of the door should help. Removing shims from the front mounts by the firewall could help also. Before doing any of this, any bolts holding the fenders on should be loosened off. This is a fairly big job because once the front cowl has been moved (rotated) forward, your doors and fenders will have to be realigned for proper gaps.

I have everything loose to the headlights that I think would affect the movement. I figured it would take some time and patience but windshield header wont move. I will take out the two front body shims and see what happens. I have lifted, lowered shimmed and re shimmed only to have been lucky enough to break the pass side glass and chip paint. should I pull the front end and start from scratch.
Thanks for response and nice build by the way

[7D2N]

I can't seem to move windshield header for now so...I found some needed parts, original seats with backs and hardware, tailgate top seal and rear carpetstrip.

[7D2N]

Engine work and wiring on the list, HEI was in but electrical has some issues. I chased down the points and coil feed taped from factory it was cut and dumped. I just need some cleaning up.

[7D2N]

I am going to replace the door dust seals when the front end back on. Having installed a kit before and without the original gasket pieces it went fair at best. If your plans include installing new ones save the metal stapled parts you will need them.

[Jackogr]

Man, you are going to town. Good for you. I just picked up a white 71 (my first Gen 1). Off topic a bit from rust resto, but what size tires are those BFs you have? I love the way it sits and those rallys look killer. You have a 4 inch lift or so?

[7D2N]

Originally Posted by Jackogr

Man, you are going to town. Good for you. I just picked up a white 71 (my first Gen 1). Off topic a bit from rust resto, but what size tires are those BFs you have? I love the way it sits and those rallys look killer. You have a 4 inch lift or so?

Thanks but going to to town is a little over the top. I work on it when time allows. I try to do something everyday even if it is as small as removing a bolt.

[1rippen6]

I see you got a rear carpet strip I have a front repop strip for 90 shipped if interested let me know and I can get you some pictures.

[7D2N]

Thanks PM sent.

[craneboy72]

Where u able to find the rubber part that was stapled to the metal of the dust seal and do u have any pics installed