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LUV2XCLR8 · 10-02-2007, 03:46 PM

Keep em coming

**Yukon Jack** · 10-02-2007, 04:58 PM

That is looking very nice!

meathead95 · 10-02-2007, 05:24 PM

subscribed :-)

Chevyman63 · 10-02-2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by meathead95

subscribed :-)

Me too!

Rokcrln · 10-04-2007, 01:44 PM

Looking good, rust is not that bad atleast. I hope to have "Trazer" ready after this weekend for the blaster. I always liked blazers in the nude! Keep the pics comming. So what are your plans for this build, Pro touring? What power train and suspention?

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Originally Posted by vtblazer
2wd or 4wd?

What are the plans for it?

Motor/tranny/drive-train etc.

4wd, LT1 from '95 Z/28, 4L80E, 205, posi 3.73 front and rear, 18x10 wheels, 33" tires, 2" spring lift up front, 4" shackle flip out back

Mike

Never mind I found it

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Musclerodz · 10-10-2007, 04:34 PM

Right side is 95% done. Have a panel alignment issue with the rocker and quarter that needs to be fixed still. Rocker hung with door in place. Left side work has begun. Had to repair the front cab support and patch the floor. Progress is slow but at least the project is moving foward. Fitment of the patch panels have been okay, only thing to fit perfect is the cab floor support and you won't see it when done. Go figure.

ColoradoK5 · 10-10-2007, 05:03 PM

Looks like you have a nice project going. Can't wait to see more done.

earl87gta · 10-10-2007, 06:11 PM

Looking good wish I had body repair skillz to do that kinda stuff on my own.

Musclerodz · 10-10-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by earl87gta

Looking good wish I had body repair skillz to do that kinda stuff on my own.

Me too, I am having to pay to this part done. I could probably do it, I can usually conquer anything I attept as long as I have the correct tools for the job. My problem is I don't have a mig or tig right now. Once the sheetmetal repairs are made, it will be back in my shop where I will finish all the body prep and paint work.

Mike

MiniD · 10-10-2007, 10:03 PM

Looking good! I need to do alot of the same stuff on mine.

Musclerodz · 10-15-2007, 06:13 PM

Last update before I bring it home. Left side close to done with outer rocker rough fitted and wheel well opening repaired. I should be bringing it home this weekend or first of next week.

Musclerodz · 10-22-2007, 07:56 PM

Repairs to the Blazer tub is done, forgot to take the camera with me. They are going to touch up some blasting they missed before Wednesday and then I will be picking it up either Thursday or Friday. A little more expensive than planned, but I know where the extra time went. Will be posting pics when I pick it up later this week.

Mike

Musclerodz · 10-28-2007, 02:42 PM

Here are the pics. I have not brought it home due to some metal blasting that needs touched up. I will pick it up after SEMA. I had to go over today and drop off my buddies '71 Firebird for quarter repairs. Next step, get it home and get the tub back on the chassis to fit the front sheetmetal.

Musclerodz · 10-28-2007, 02:42 PM

last ones

DURRTY · 10-29-2007, 02:33 AM

nice job good looking welds also I spend all day welding 1/4in and thicker steel and freak out when I get to 18ga sheet LOL

what type of media was used to blast your tub? and did you have any issues with heat distortion or warping?

Musclerodz · 11-01-2007, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DURRTY

nice job good looking welds also I spend all day welding 1/4in and thicker steel and freak out when I get to 18ga sheet LOL

what type of media was used to blast your tub? and did you have any issues with heat distortion or warping?

Cabinet grade glass beads. No warpage found. The metal in these trucks are thick compared to lot of other vehicles.

Mike

David Johnson · 11-05-2007, 11:01 PM

Mike, looks great! It might say somewhere in the thread, but what shop are you using for your sheetmetal work?

mkundo · 11-06-2007, 02:02 PM

I really enjoy watching your build. They lookgood when finished, but there is something about seeing them in the build stage.
Just my $.02

Musclerodz · 11-07-2007, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Johnson

Mike, looks great! It might say somewhere in the thread, but what shop are you using for your sheetmetal work?

A guy in El Reno that promised he would never do another Blazer period, for any amount of money. Mainly does musclecars. Just took him a '71 Firebird for quarters, and taking him a 57 Bel-air next week for blasting. He does not advertise to the public and stays backlogged. Not cheap but worth every penny for him to do it right the first time.

Mike

David Johnson · 11-07-2007, 01:15 PM

Is his name Brian? If so, I know the guy, great work.

10-02-2007, 03:46 PM	#26
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10-02-2007, 04:58 PM	#27
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10-02-2007, 05:24 PM	#28
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10-04-2007, 01:44 PM	#30
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Let the sheetmetal repairs begin! Looking good, rust is not that bad atleast. I hope to have "Trazer" ready after this weekend for the blaster. I always liked blazers in the nude! Keep the pics comming. So what are your plans for this build, Pro touring? What power train and suspention? Quote: Originally Posted by vtblazer 2wd or 4wd? What are the plans for it? Motor/tranny/drive-train etc. 4wd, LT1 from '95 Z/28, 4L80E, 205, posi 3.73 front and rear, 18x10 wheels, 33" tires, 2" spring lift up front, 4" shackle flip out back Mike Never mind I found it Kevin LFD Inc. Last edited by Rokcrln; 10-04-2007 at 01:47 PM.

10-10-2007, 04:34 PM	#31
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: Let the sheetmetal repairs begin! Right side is 95% done. Have a panel alignment issue with the rocker and quarter that needs to be fixed still. Rocker hung with door in place. Left side work has begun. Had to repair the front cab support and patch the floor. Progress is slow but at least the project is moving foward. Fitment of the patch panels have been okay, only thing to fit perfect is the cab floor support and you won't see it when done. Go figure. Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath

10-10-2007, 05:03 PM	#32
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: Let the sheetmetal repairs begin! Looks like you have a nice project going. Can't wait to see more done.

10-10-2007, 06:11 PM	#33
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Let the sheetmetal repairs begin! Looking good wish I had body repair skillz to do that kinda stuff on my own. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb Last edited by earl87gta; 10-10-2007 at 06:11 PM.

10-10-2007, 10:03 PM	#35
MiniD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 108	Re: Let the sheetmetal repairs begin! Looking good! I need to do alot of the same stuff on mine.

10-15-2007, 06:13 PM	#36
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: Let the sheetmetal repairs begin! Last update before I bring it home. Left side close to done with outer rocker rough fitted and wheel well opening repaired. I should be bringing it home this weekend or first of next week. Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath

10-22-2007, 07:56 PM	#37
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: Let the sheetmetal repairs begin! Repairs to the Blazer tub is done, forgot to take the camera with me. They are going to touch up some blasting they missed before Wednesday and then I will be picking it up either Thursday or Friday. A little more expensive than planned, but I know where the extra time went. Will be posting pics when I pick it up later this week. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath Last edited by Musclerodz; 10-22-2007 at 07:56 PM.

10-28-2007, 02:42 PM	#38
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: Let the sheetmetal repairs begin! Here are the pics. I have not brought it home due to some metal blasting that needs touched up. I will pick it up after SEMA. I had to go over today and drop off my buddies '71 Firebird for quarter repairs. Next step, get it home and get the tub back on the chassis to fit the front sheetmetal. Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath

10-29-2007, 02:33 AM	#40
DURRTY USMC Join Date: May 2007 Location: SLc,UT Posts: 300	Re: Let the sheetmetal repairs begin! nice job good looking welds also I spend all day welding 1/4in and thicker steel and freak out when I get to 18ga sheet LOL what type of media was used to blast your tub? and did you have any issues with heat distortion or warping? __________________ Semper Fi

11-05-2007, 11:01 PM	#42
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	Re: Let the sheetmetal repairs begin! Mike, looks great! It might say somewhere in the thread, but what shop are you using for your sheetmetal work?

11-06-2007, 02:02 PM	#43
mkundo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ca. Posts: 366	Re: Let the sheetmetal repairs begin! I really enjoy watching your build. They lookgood when finished, but there is something about seeing them in the build stage. Just my $.02 __________________ Dan

11-07-2007, 01:15 PM	#45
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	Re: Let the sheetmetal repairs begin! Is his name Brian? If so, I know the guy, great work.



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