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rsavage · 01-26-2012, 04:52 PM

Finished rear carpet and installed front seats and console. Here are a couple of photos:

VA72C10 · 01-26-2012, 04:56 PM

Looking great! Wondering why the console is so far forward? Is it the thickness of the seats?

rsavage · 01-26-2012, 05:08 PM

It is right up to where the front of the console's step up meets the floor step up. Passenger seat is fixed. Driver's seat is all the way back in photos. Transfer case shifts to all ranges and there is room between the boot and console. The console is not supposed to work with the utility buckets but it does - it is just tight. Got to have a place for my Tim Horton's coffee (for those of you not from the Northeast or Canada, Tim Horton's is the best Coffee on the planet).

tubbedII · 01-26-2012, 05:08 PM

Wow! Looks great! I wish I would have went with that loop on my carpet kit.

I didn't like how low the console sat in mine, so I built a little box with a small drawer to go under it. The box is as tall as the hump from the front to rear tub. I just wanted something to rest my arm...

rsavage · 01-26-2012, 07:53 PM

tubbedII - that was a good idea - it looks good.

SONOSADSACK · 01-26-2012, 08:30 PM

Everything looks great; sure wish I was at this stage. Carpet looks like it fits well and of high quality. Where did you get it and would you recommend buying the same?

rsavage · 01-26-2012, 08:45 PM

The carpeting is from Trim Parts (GM restoration licensed manufacturer). It is excellent quality. Had thick felt type backing over all of it. Fit was pretty good. There is extra length on the back section and the front section has a little extra width. I bought a kit for my Burb from a different manufacturer a couple of years ago and it is cheap looking compared to this stuff and had no backing. My Buddy is a small seller for Trim Parts (basically for his own restoration needs) and he got me a significant discount. Stuff was definitely heavy. I would recommend it.

rsavage · 01-29-2012, 05:49 PM

Installed rear side panels. I bought these originals from Harry 6t727t2 last spring. They were outstanding.

webfishr · 01-29-2012, 07:09 PM

Looking Great. I am at about the same stage with my 72 Blazer. Hopefully I will get the carpeting installed over the next couple of weeks.

rsavage · 01-29-2012, 08:14 PM

webfishr - thanks. Post some pics of your 72.

**k5blazin** · 01-29-2012, 08:58 PM

That looks awesome! Great work and nice attention to detail!!!
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webfishr · 01-29-2012, 11:21 PM

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webfishr - thanks. Post some pics of your 72.

Sure, here is a picture from a couple weeks ago. I need to take a more recent picture now that the hood, emblems, and side markers are installed. Here's the link to my build thread if your interested. Love these blazers and yours is looking great and can't wait to make a little more progress on mine! Looks like we started with very similar rigs.

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mud.man.rj · 01-29-2012, 11:27 PM

Are you sure that is the same truck, nice clean detail, a bit jealous here on this end, stop by I just need you for a minute on my 71, I like the air too.

teeitup · 01-29-2012, 11:37 PM

man Rick NICE JOB!!!!!!!! Wow those panels your got from Harry are real nice, I wish I would of bought them

rsavage · 01-30-2012, 07:59 AM

Webfishr - looked at your build thread. Outstanding. I really like what you are doing. It looks outstanding.

rsavage · 01-30-2012, 08:01 AM

Thanks K5blazin.
Randy - I'm glad you didn't. I never would have beaten you to the trigger if you decided that you wanted them

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rsavage · 02-05-2012, 07:00 PM

Installed Back seat. Have worked a couple of days on the temp gauge that isn't working correctly - unsuccessful so far. Here is a photo of the back seat:

**richard2717** · 02-05-2012, 08:22 PM

Sweet!!!

YBNORML · 02-05-2012, 10:12 PM

The seats look awesome!

jdperez1995 · 02-06-2012, 06:44 PM

Like the seat covers!! Im going to have a bench seat just like that.

rsavage · 02-06-2012, 07:51 PM

Thanks much. I am pleased with the look.

rsavage · 02-11-2012, 07:33 PM

Bought some 31X10.50X15's, painted up the wheels and had them mounted up. Rallyes are temporary until I get steelies. Today I took the front hubs apart, repacked bearings, new seals, did some underneath detailing.

Newtz67 · 02-11-2012, 07:38 PM

Looking good! Haha that first pic really takes me back to the days of flipping your lid!

rsavage · 02-14-2012, 06:42 PM

When I refurbished the hubs and bearings the exposed portion of the plastic selectors were badly faded. Found some fusion paint for plastic that was patriot blue and a good match.

BBrendal · 02-15-2012, 12:40 AM

Looking very nice Rick. Top notch restoration all the way around. Can you post a pic of the front wheel on with the painted hub?

01-26-2012, 04:52 PM	#26
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress putting it back together Finished rear carpet and installed front seats and console. Here are a couple of photos: __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-26-2012, 04:56 PM	#27
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Some progress putting it back together Looking great! Wondering why the console is so far forward? Is it the thickness of the seats? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-26-2012, 05:08 PM	#28
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress putting it back together It is right up to where the front of the console's step up meets the floor step up. Passenger seat is fixed. Driver's seat is all the way back in photos. Transfer case shifts to all ranges and there is room between the boot and console. The console is not supposed to work with the utility buckets but it does - it is just tight. Got to have a place for my Tim Horton's coffee (for those of you not from the Northeast or Canada, Tim Horton's is the best Coffee on the planet). __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-26-2012, 05:08 PM	#29
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Some progress putting it back together Wow! Looks great! I wish I would have went with that loop on my carpet kit. I didn't like how low the console sat in mine, so I built a little box with a small drawer to go under it. The box is as tall as the hump from the front to rear tub. I just wanted something to rest my arm... __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

01-26-2012, 07:53 PM	#30
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress putting it back together tubbedII - that was a good idea - it looks good. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-26-2012, 08:30 PM	#31
SONOSADSACK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 301	Re: Some progress putting it back together Everything looks great; sure wish I was at this stage. Carpet looks like it fits well and of high quality. Where did you get it and would you recommend buying the same?

01-26-2012, 08:45 PM	#32
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress putting it back together The carpeting is from Trim Parts (GM restoration licensed manufacturer). It is excellent quality. Had thick felt type backing over all of it. Fit was pretty good. There is extra length on the back section and the front section has a little extra width. I bought a kit for my Burb from a different manufacturer a couple of years ago and it is cheap looking compared to this stuff and had no backing. My Buddy is a small seller for Trim Parts (basically for his own restoration needs) and he got me a significant discount. Stuff was definitely heavy. I would recommend it. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-29-2012, 05:49 PM	#33
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress putting it back together Installed rear side panels. I bought these originals from Harry 6t727t2 last spring. They were outstanding. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-29-2012, 07:09 PM	#34
webfishr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lakeside, MT Posts: 68	Re: Some progress putting it back together Looking Great. I am at about the same stage with my 72 Blazer. Hopefully I will get the carpeting installed over the next couple of weeks.

01-29-2012, 08:14 PM	#35
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress putting it back together webfishr - thanks. Post some pics of your 72. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-29-2012, 08:58 PM	#36
k5blazin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: potsdam ny Posts: 401	Re: Some progress putting it back together That looks awesome! Great work and nice attention to detail!!! Posted via Mobile Device

01-29-2012, 11:27 PM	#38
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Some progress putting it back together Are you sure that is the same truck, nice clean detail, a bit jealous here on this end, stop by I just need you for a minute on my 71, I like the air too.

01-29-2012, 11:37 PM	#39
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Some progress putting it back together man Rick NICE JOB!!!!!!!! Wow those panels your got from Harry are real nice, I wish I would of bought them __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-30-2012, 07:59 AM	#40
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress putting it back together Webfishr - looked at your build thread. Outstanding. I really like what you are doing. It looks outstanding. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-30-2012, 08:01 AM	#41
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress putting it back together Thanks K5blazin. Randy - I'm glad you didn't. I never would have beaten you to the trigger if you decided that you wanted them. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7



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02-05-2012, 07:00 PM	#42
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress putting it back together Installed Back seat. Have worked a couple of days on the temp gauge that isn't working correctly - unsuccessful so far. Here is a photo of the back seat: __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

02-05-2012, 08:22 PM	#43
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02-05-2012, 10:12 PM	#44
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02-06-2012, 06:44 PM	#45
jdperez1995 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lincolnton, NC Posts: 63	Re: Some progress putting it back together Like the seat covers!! Im going to have a bench seat just like that.

02-06-2012, 07:51 PM	#46
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress putting it back together Thanks much. I am pleased with the look. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

02-11-2012, 07:33 PM	#47
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress putting it back together Bought some 31X10.50X15's, painted up the wheels and had them mounted up. Rallyes are temporary until I get steelies. Today I took the front hubs apart, repacked bearings, new seals, did some underneath detailing. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

02-11-2012, 07:38 PM	#48
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Some progress putting it back together Looking good! Haha that first pic really takes me back to the days of flipping your lid! __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

02-14-2012, 06:42 PM	#49
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some progress putting it back together When I refurbished the hubs and bearings the exposed portion of the plastic selectors were badly faded. Found some fusion paint for plastic that was patriot blue and a good match. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

02-15-2012, 12:40 AM	#50
BBrendal Recalculating..... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Lenox Il Posts: 686	Re: Some progress putting it back together Looking very nice Rick. Top notch restoration all the way around. Can you post a pic of the front wheel on with the painted hub? __________________ Brian - (BBrendal) 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 2004 GMC Yukon (The truck that pulls the car trailer) 1972 Chevy Blazer CST #2 (Finished and sold!) Blazer build link... http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/...rendal/Blazer/

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