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**tnblazerk5** · 10-26-2005, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AzCruizer

Well, you know what they say about opinions...lol. It's cool guys, I respect everyones opinions. No harm, no foul. I got the look I was looking for. It's really going to just be a street cruiser for me anyway. No way am I going to romp that thing off road

Compared to the 15" rims and 31/10.50's that were on the truck, its a huge improvement in filling in the fenderwells. As for the color, its simply called Metallic Orange from an 04 Chevy. I'll try to post some pics of the engine compartment and anything else any of you request when I get back in town on the weekend.

Jim Lohman
Lakeside, AZ

i really like the color !!!!!!!!! and yea pics of the motor would be cool and pics of the inside of the cab would be cool too please. i like lookin at the interers<sp?

bigcdawg99 · 10-26-2005, 03:00 PM

Sweet truck! That color is awesome! I would also love to see some pics of the motor and intertior. As a fellow white mountain man (born and raised in Show Low) I love the 4x4.

Rollie396 · 10-26-2005, 08:09 PM

great color combo!I can't quite tell from the pic but where exactly did you change color from the roof to the door jamb?Is the drip rail silver top and bottom?

73737373 · 10-27-2005, 07:19 AM

Very nice. I bet you are very proud of your work, and deservedly so. Although I prefer a "factory" look, I am so in awe of those of you who can "create" when it comes to paint/body work etc. And finishing a project is really the main point here. How many guys out there have taken apart perfectly good trucks w/huge plans to 'restore' them and all they wind up with is a pile of parts sitting out in the rain or taking up space in the garage so the brand new car can sit out in the rain!!!

Keep it nice and no sloggin thru the mud or snow w/that thing!!

Jim

1969 C/K CST · 10-27-2005, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzCruizer

It's really going to just be a street cruiser for me anyway. No way am I going to romp that thing off road

Nice job. Looks great. When the urge hits to circulate the transfer case. Just keep a set of wheels and tires on hand. Those won't do it off road. 4x4's are ment to use. You can play around in fields and not have to hit the trails. Enjoy.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-27-2005, 09:44 AM

Here is a link to where there are motor pics and interior pics. more pics

You have done a great job on this truck!

Dave Reed · 10-27-2005, 11:05 AM

beautiful

70rs/ss · 10-27-2005, 12:26 PM

I like the 20's myself. I have a set on my 05 Yukon XL 4X4 and a set on my 2wd 90 454 SS. I found it easy to find truck treaded tires in 20's as long as you are willing to spend the money (about $300 a tire) and you have room for 33-35X12.5-15X20 so as you can see these tires are not for the weak at heart. I am putting the Michelin MTX M+S tire in a 285/55/20 for about $200 a tire. I'd go with a 33X12.50X20 if I had a lift on the Yukon as the tires want to rub. I just moved to Hopi land from Show Low and as often as it snows there the tires you have will work fine, but if you wanted a little lift and a bigger sidewall and you could be into some nice aggressive tread from BFG or even NITTO as well as Pro Comp. I plan to put 20's on 72 Blazer with the bigger profile tires. They look good and with the right tire they look better than a 15-16 inch wheel with a ton of sidewall. They also perform better as they do not have that sidwall flex that makes the truck feel loose on turns and at high speeds. My 2 cents, and besides unless someone is paying to have my junk built there mouth is just moving but they aren't saying anything. 20's 22's 24' whatever floats your boat do it and ignore the naysayers, its not about bling its about personality, and 15-16 in wheels lack personality and originality for that matter because the ralley is everywhere as well as the mod, slots, and most every other small wheel just look at the picts of these trucks and you will see that 20's are different and that is good, IMO.

RED71CHEVY · 10-27-2005, 01:08 PM

very nice

AzCruizer · 10-28-2005, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollie396

great color combo!I can't quite tell from the pic but where exactly did you change color from the roof to the door jamb?Is the drip rail silver top and bottom?

Roof drip rail is silver on the top, and orange on the bottom.

1LoC10 · 03-19-2008, 06:13 AM

I think this guy was ahead of his time....looks good

**jerry moss** · 03-19-2008, 06:28 AM

sweet looking ride. i'm not a fan of the "bling,bling" rims but hey, my name ain't on the pink slip

as long as you built it to make "you" happy, it's alright by me. nice job, NOW, let's see moooorrreee pictures,dammit.
by the way, if you did all that in a year, my hat is definitly off to you. WOW. i've had one of my 72's for nearly 10 years and i'm still gathering parts and pieces.

67_C-30 · 03-19-2008, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

I think this guy was ahead of his time....looks good

Yeah, too bad that look caught on, IMO. The big rims on 4X4, I mean.

Cyclone44 · 03-19-2008, 06:47 AM

I like your truck, I think you have done a very nice job!!!

Sir Fisher · 03-19-2008, 06:59 AM

very nice job!! very nice truck!! i wish mine was done... but i just started on it...

wibilly · 03-19-2008, 07:36 AM

beautiful truck but in my opinion the wheels just don't work but if you like them thats all that matters

sickchevy68cst · 03-19-2008, 07:40 AM

nicely done i give it two thumbs up

69Chevy3/4ton · 03-19-2008, 07:56 AM

I was thinking it looked pretty good. Its an old truck with a modern touch, but this pic is from 2005.

chevy72blu · 03-19-2008, 08:45 AM

wow this one is back from the dead, but I never saw it, so I appreciate it. When I first looked at it I thought eh..... not a lot of envy. But for some reason I kept scrolling up to it back and forth reading responses and though its not my style at all, I think it kind of works. Props for doing somethin different

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 03-19-2008, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzCruizer

Well, you know what they say about opinions...lol. It's cool guys, I respect everyones opinions. No harm, no foul. I got the look I was looking for. It's really going to just be a street cruiser for me anyway. No way am I going to romp that thing off road

Compared to the 15" rims and 31/10.50's that were on the truck, its a huge improvement in filling in the fenderwells. As for the color, its simply called Metallic Orange from an 04 Chevy. I'll try to post some pics of the engine compartment and anything else any of you request when I get back in town on the weekend.

Jim Lohman
Lakeside, AZ

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Nice truck and very nice resto.

esll.

flatblackc10 · 03-19-2008, 10:03 AM

i like it, really clean, very nice job!!!

**El Jay** · 03-19-2008, 10:34 AM

Nice ride!
You have many reasons to be proud.

Not exactly my cup o' tea, but a damn sight purtier than anything I got.
Props to you.

10-26-2005, 03:00 PM	#27
bigcdawg99 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 67	Re: Finally done!...almost Sweet truck! That color is awesome! I would also love to see some pics of the motor and intertior. As a fellow white mountain man (born and raised in Show Low) I love the 4x4. __________________ 71 GMC Shortbed Fleetside (under construction) "I like guns. You got a gun, you don't have to work out." Chris Rock

10-26-2005, 08:09 PM	#28
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Finally done!...almost great color combo!I can't quite tell from the pic but where exactly did you change color from the roof to the door jamb?Is the drip rail silver top and bottom? __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

10-27-2005, 07:19 AM	#29
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Re: Finally done!...almost Very nice. I bet you are very proud of your work, and deservedly so. Although I prefer a "factory" look, I am so in awe of those of you who can "create" when it comes to paint/body work etc. And finishing a project is really the main point here. How many guys out there have taken apart perfectly good trucks w/huge plans to 'restore' them and all they wind up with is a pile of parts sitting out in the rain or taking up space in the garage so the brand new car can sit out in the rain!!! Keep it nice and no sloggin thru the mud or snow w/that thing!! Jim __________________ 1968 Custom SWB, 327/3 speed OTC 1969 CST LWB, 402/400 1970 CST LWB, 402/400 1970 Sierra Grande LWB, 350/350 1971 Cheyenne LWB, 350/350 1972 Cheyenne Super LWB, 402/400 1972 Sierra Grande LWB, 402/400 1979 Silverado LWB, 350/350 1984 Suburban 1990 454 SS 1991 Silverado, X-cab, 4.3/5 speed Getrag 2005 Silverado Crew Cab Corvettes: 75, 77, 78, 93, 96

10-27-2005, 09:44 AM	#31
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Finally done!...almost Here is a link to where there are motor pics and interior pics. more pics You have done a great job on this truck! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-27-2005, 11:05 AM	#32
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	Re: Finally done!...almost beautiful

10-27-2005, 12:26 PM	#33
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Finally done!...almost I like the 20's myself. I have a set on my 05 Yukon XL 4X4 and a set on my 2wd 90 454 SS. I found it easy to find truck treaded tires in 20's as long as you are willing to spend the money (about $300 a tire) and you have room for 33-35X12.5-15X20 so as you can see these tires are not for the weak at heart. I am putting the Michelin MTX M+S tire in a 285/55/20 for about $200 a tire. I'd go with a 33X12.50X20 if I had a lift on the Yukon as the tires want to rub. I just moved to Hopi land from Show Low and as often as it snows there the tires you have will work fine, but if you wanted a little lift and a bigger sidewall and you could be into some nice aggressive tread from BFG or even NITTO as well as Pro Comp. I plan to put 20's on 72 Blazer with the bigger profile tires. They look good and with the right tire they look better than a 15-16 inch wheel with a ton of sidewall. They also perform better as they do not have that sidwall flex that makes the truck feel loose on turns and at high speeds. My 2 cents, and besides unless someone is paying to have my junk built there mouth is just moving but they aren't saying anything. 20's 22's 24' whatever floats your boat do it and ignore the naysayers, its not about bling its about personality, and 15-16 in wheels lack personality and originality for that matter because the ralley is everywhere as well as the mod, slots, and most every other small wheel just look at the picts of these trucks and you will see that 20's are different and that is good, IMO.

10-27-2005, 01:08 PM	#34
RED71CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: LEXINGTON,SC,USA Posts: 208	Re: Finally done!...almost very nice __________________ TIM '71 CUSTOM C-10 torch red ,350 roller GM crate,3.73 GEARS, REAR 4"DROP SPRING, FRONT 2.5" DROP SPINDLE-1.5"lower spring, FRONT=17x8(4.5bs) W/265-60-17, BACK=17x9.5 (5bs)W/285-60-17, Vintage Air Sure Fit AC------NEVER ENDING PROJECT!!

03-19-2008, 06:13 AM	#36
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Finally done!...almost I think this guy was ahead of his time....looks good __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

03-19-2008, 06:28 AM	#37
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,900	Re: Finally done!...almost sweet looking ride. i'm not a fan of the "bling,bling" rims but hey, my name ain't on the pink slip as long as you built it to make "you" happy, it's alright by me. nice job, NOW, let's see moooorrreee pictures,dammit. by the way, if you did all that in a year, my hat is definitly off to you. WOW. i've had one of my 72's for nearly 10 years and i'm still gathering parts and pieces. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

03-19-2008, 06:47 AM	#39
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Finally done!...almost I like your truck, I think you have done a very nice job!!!

03-19-2008, 06:59 AM	#40
Sir Fisher Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Coast FL Posts: 204	Re: Finally done!...almost very nice job!! very nice truck!! i wish mine was done... but i just started on it... __________________ 1970 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 1996 Chevy Impala SS 2008 Chevy Avalanche LT3 2003 Honda Accord EX 2001 Hewes Redfisher 16 Fighting Lady Yellow Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324118

03-19-2008, 07:36 AM	#41
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Finally done!...almost beautiful truck but in my opinion the wheels just don't work but if you like them thats all that matters __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

03-19-2008, 07:40 AM	#42
sickchevy68cst Rice Killing 101 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: aliso viejo California Posts: 107	Re: Finally done!...almost nicely done i give it two thumbs up __________________ distrubin the peace since i got the thing and broke the origianl radio on 95.5 classic rock Ride: 1968 c20 lwb 327(orig motor)/np435/eaton 4.10 w/posi puttin in a 496 rebuilding trans need to rebuild diff :\| need to start takin pics and start a project thread

03-19-2008, 07:56 AM	#43
69Chevy3/4ton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hickory Posts: 55	Re: Finally done!...almost I was thinking it looked pretty good. Its an old truck with a modern touch, but this pic is from 2005.

03-19-2008, 08:45 AM	#44
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: Finally done!...almost wow this one is back from the dead, but I never saw it, so I appreciate it. When I first looked at it I thought eh..... not a lot of envy. But for some reason I kept scrolling up to it back and forth reading responses and though its not my style at all, I think it kind of works. Props for doing somethin different __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e



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03-19-2008, 10:03 AM	#46
flatblackc10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: urbana, ohio Posts: 42	Re: Finally done!...almost i like it, really clean, very nice job!!!

03-19-2008, 10:34 AM	#47
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Finally done!...almost Nice ride! You have many reasons to be proud. Not exactly my cup o' tea, but a damn sight purtier than anything I got. Props to you. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

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