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68w/sbc406 · 08-26-2004, 11:15 PM

Hey VT why dont you come check out the pacific ocean and bring your tools

trucks lookin good

vtblazer · 09-04-2004, 07:30 AM

Got into the cab this week, cleaned it out and removed the windshield.
Found some rust in the frame.

It looks like a good sand blast should save it though.

The rust is on the inside/top of the windshield frame just under the drivers visor. Its still very solid on the other side of it, thankfully.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-04-2004, 12:09 PM

That was a sweet truck before you started the rocker job but that's how it alway's goes... How does the truck sound with the muffler's mounted way back under the bed or is it just quiet????

toddtheodd · 09-04-2004, 12:33 PM

I'm guessing that it is pretty quiet considering that there are 2 mufflers per pipe.
Todd

Russell · 09-04-2004, 12:49 PM

With welding in the rocker there -- Are you leaving it as just tacked in, or did you go around again a couple times and fill the whole thing in?

vtblazer · 10-01-2004, 06:19 AM

The biggest repair so far has been the windshield frame repair. Fortunetly I had a donor frame to cut up and use as a patch. It's been cut and fit now and is ready to weld.
Rust? What rust, I don't see no stinkin' rust!! (yeah right)
The entire bed is almost completed, just need's to be blocked out.
Still need to sand down the hood and both doors.

FRENCHBLUE72, yeah, it's quite...now

that's the muffler's shop "band aid" / short cut to a lousy sounding first attempt. It sounded like a$$ with the front ones only, so they stuck on the rear turbo's as a fix. It does have a little rumble still though (very little) At least they fixed it though...

Russel, the rockers we're left that way, it's the same way the factory did it.
Trying to make it look original.

Brainchild · 10-01-2004, 10:17 AM

Looks good.Nice solid starting point,shoot it'll be better than new when you're finished.

1972_K5 · 10-02-2004, 03:32 AM

Ok VT this is gettin Kinda creepy...
I also have a Med Olive geen blazer and today just bought a 72 Cheyenne thats Med Olive green and white. Seem that great minds just must think alike..

BTW great job on your resto its lookin great!

Dave Reed · 10-02-2004, 11:46 AM

I assume you didn't find that truck around here. I can't even find something like that for sale in CT, let alone price.

vtblazer · 10-09-2004, 07:04 AM

Sand-blasted the drivers rocker only to discover more rust

Oh well, better to get it all now then find it again later.

Here's more progress pic's
*the repaired windshield frame* came out great
*rear window "snap area" repair* had all those snaps around the entire rear window frame, pulled, welded, ground and primered them away. :p
*the latest rust uncovered* Cut out the bad and replace it with good.
All for now, stay tuned...soon to be going to color.

vtblazer · 10-29-2004, 04:35 AM

Found more rust through when I blasted the drivers side floor.
More repairs...

but on the good side, that's it, done, finished sand blasting! Found and repaired every bit of rust on the truck to be found, until next time.

Even so, I'd say it's worth it.

After this patch, it's time to do final touch up's and go to color soon!

biglou55 · 10-29-2004, 07:28 AM

:p I have seen this truck up close and personal kurt and his body man are doing a great job. keep up the good work. when i start on my cab i will know who to call. tell your body man i have a spare room that has got his name on the door.(ha ha) wer,e all jealous.

spencra · 10-29-2004, 10:15 AM

Looks great Kurt. You're a monster. :p

Hey Lou, how's it going. I just noticed your post above.

GMC71k20 · 10-29-2004, 11:08 AM

that truck is beautiful

vtblazer · 01-11-2005, 07:48 AM

This project has kinda stalled.

Time and funds both ran off together, go figure.

Anyway, here's a pic of the floor repair.
This project is getting temporarily mothballed once I get the cab in primer.
I need to get going on the blazer tub and have it ready for spring.

**Yukon Jack** · 01-11-2005, 10:36 AM

I know how that goes - luckily my project is past the money part, but getting free time has been difficult lately. After this weekend I surely will have more time - I better!

JayDubBlazer · 01-11-2005, 11:05 AM

good work on the truck but I am glad you haven't forgoten your blazer.

BobbyK · 01-11-2005, 03:05 PM

Nice work man!
I rember how my intensions were JUST to repaint my Blazer.Next thing I know it was totally disassembled.
Again,great work!

Oh ya...GREAT pic's by-the-way!

vtblazer · 04-22-2005, 10:15 PM

Wow, been awhile...

Finally got the cab totally primed up, both inside and out.
Just finished the inside today - 4/22/05

Still need to dub around with the 400 grit but will shoot color soon.

Yeah, I keep saying that, don't I? (color)

Forget the dates on the pic, everybody knows I never set it anyway...

68w/sbc406 · 04-22-2005, 11:00 PM

what color you goin with (sorry its been so long since i read this thread i dont remember

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71swb4x4 · 04-22-2005, 11:15 PM

Keep plugging away!!

donkey69 · 04-22-2005, 11:34 PM

Looking good Kurt! Medium Olive and White for this one? Thanks for the pics!

vtblazer · 04-23-2005, 07:03 AM

This truck when I got it was very complete and original, so I figure it deserves to continue on the same way, stock. CPNE is grinning right now.

Two tone med olive/white with a tiny twist, nothing major but not exactly the way the factory did it either.

Very similar to the pic below but with the correct rear caps.

chief bobber · 04-23-2005, 07:16 AM

That truck is going to be killer. Looks like there is almost enough room in the back to haul the sweat you poured building it. Nice work!!!

*Randy70C-10* · 04-23-2005, 07:59 AM

Great progress! Keep us updated and more pics!!

08-26-2004, 11:15 PM	#26
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	Hey VT why dont you come check out the pacific ocean and bring your tools trucks lookin good __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

09-04-2004, 07:30 AM	#27
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Cab Got into the cab this week, cleaned it out and removed the windshield. Found some rust in the frame. It looks like a good sand blast should save it though. The rust is on the inside/top of the windshield frame just under the drivers visor. Its still very solid on the other side of it, thankfully. Attached Images

09-04-2004, 12:09 PM	#28
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	That was a sweet truck before you started the rocker job but that's how it alway's goes... How does the truck sound with the muffler's mounted way back under the bed or is it just quiet???? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-04-2004, 12:49 PM	#30
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	With welding in the rocker there -- Are you leaving it as just tacked in, or did you go around again a couple times and fill the whole thing in? __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-01-2004, 06:19 AM	#31
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	More Stuff Done The biggest repair so far has been the windshield frame repair. Fortunetly I had a donor frame to cut up and use as a patch. It's been cut and fit now and is ready to weld. Rust? What rust, I don't see no stinkin' rust!! (yeah right) The entire bed is almost completed, just need's to be blocked out. Still need to sand down the hood and both doors. FRENCHBLUE72, yeah, it's quite...now that's the muffler's shop "band aid" / short cut to a lousy sounding first attempt. It sounded like a$$ with the front ones only, so they stuck on the rear turbo's as a fix. It does have a little rumble still though (very little) At least they fixed it though... Russel, the rockers we're left that way, it's the same way the factory did it. Trying to make it look original. Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 10-02-2004 at 06:21 AM.

09-04-2004, 12:33 PM	#29
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	I'm guessing that it is pretty quiet considering that there are 2 mufflers per pipe. Todd

10-01-2004, 10:17 AM	#32
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Looks good.Nice solid starting point,shoot it'll be better than new when you're finished. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

10-02-2004, 03:32 AM	#33
1972_K5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 119	Ok VT this is gettin Kinda creepy... I also have a Med Olive geen blazer and today just bought a 72 Cheyenne thats Med Olive green and white. Seem that great minds just must think alike.. BTW great job on your resto its lookin great! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Last edited by 1972_K5; 10-02-2004 at 03:37 AM.

10-02-2004, 11:46 AM	#34
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	I assume you didn't find that truck around here. I can't even find something like that for sale in CT, let alone price.

10-09-2004, 07:04 AM	#35
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Found More Rust... Sand-blasted the drivers rocker only to discover more rust Oh well, better to get it all now then find it again later. Here's more progress pic's the repaired windshield frame came out great rear window "snap area" repair had all those snaps around the entire rear window frame, pulled, welded, ground and primered them away. :p the latest rust uncovered Cut out the bad and replace it with good. All for now, stay tuned...soon to be going to color. Attached Images

10-29-2004, 04:35 AM	#36
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Bad/Good Found more rust through when I blasted the drivers side floor. More repairs... but on the good side, that's it, done, finished sand blasting! Found and repaired every bit of rust on the truck to be found, until next time. Even so, I'd say it's worth it. After this patch, it's time to do final touch up's and go to color soon! Attached Images

10-29-2004, 07:28 AM	#37
biglou55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greenfield Mass. Posts: 551	:p I have seen this truck up close and personal kurt and his body man are doing a great job. keep up the good work. when i start on my cab i will know who to call. tell your body man i have a spare room that has got his name on the door.(ha ha) wer,e all jealous. __________________ Certifiably crazy person

10-29-2004, 10:15 AM	#38
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	Looks great Kurt. You're a monster. :p Hey Lou, how's it going. I just noticed your post above. __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course) Last edited by spencra; 10-29-2004 at 10:17 AM.

10-29-2004, 11:08 AM	#39
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	that truck is beautiful

01-11-2005, 07:48 AM	#40
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Been Awhile This project has kinda stalled. Time and funds both ran off together, go figure. Anyway, here's a pic of the floor repair. This project is getting temporarily mothballed once I get the cab in primer. I need to get going on the blazer tub and have it ready for spring. Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 01-11-2005 at 08:00 AM.



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01-11-2005, 10:36 AM	#41
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	I know how that goes - luckily my project is past the money part, but getting free time has been difficult lately. After this weekend I surely will have more time - I better! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-11-2005, 11:05 AM	#42
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	good work on the truck but I am glad you haven't forgoten your blazer. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

01-11-2005, 03:05 PM	#43
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Nice work man! I rember how my intensions were JUST to repaint my Blazer.Next thing I know it was totally disassembled. Again,great work! Oh ya...GREAT pic's by-the-way! __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

04-22-2005, 10:15 PM	#44
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Primer in the Cab - Finally Wow, been awhile... Finally got the cab totally primed up, both inside and out. Just finished the inside today - 4/22/05 Still need to dub around with the 400 grit but will shoot color soon. Yeah, I keep saying that, don't I? (color) Forget the dates on the pic, everybody knows I never set it anyway... Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 04-22-2005 at 10:33 PM.

04-22-2005, 11:00 PM	#45
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	what color you goin with (sorry its been so long since i read this thread i dont remember ) __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

04-22-2005, 11:15 PM	#46
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Keep plugging away!! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-22-2005, 11:34 PM	#47
donkey69 JB-80 &quot;Twice as Good&quot; Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central, MN Posts: 354	Looking good Kurt! Medium Olive and White for this one? Thanks for the pics! __________________ HEY NOW!

04-23-2005, 07:03 AM	#48
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Stock/Factory/Original This truck when I got it was very complete and original, so I figure it deserves to continue on the same way, stock. CPNE is grinning right now. Two tone med olive/white with a tiny twist, nothing major but not exactly the way the factory did it either. Very similar to the pic below but with the correct rear caps. Attached Images

04-23-2005, 07:16 AM	#49
chief bobber Sanity is a state of mind Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Humpshire Posts: 93	That truck is going to be killer. Looks like there is almost enough room in the back to haul the sweat you poured building it. Nice work!!! __________________ 67 K-10 8ft step 250/465/timken 4 shaft/373 to 1 70 C-10 Panel Vortec V/5spd BW od /307 to 1 70 C-30 9ft stepside dump 350/465/ posi and a few too many other trucks, cars, jeeps, cruisiers, and M/Cs ...o~`o

04-23-2005, 07:59 AM	#50
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Great progress! Keep us updated and more pics!!

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