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**lolife99** · 12-18-2019, 03:22 PM

Curious why you used the narrow side trim? It looks like 73-80 trim,... or am I mistaken.

**yote1234** · 12-19-2019, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Curious why you used the narrow side trim? It looks like 73-80 trim,... or am I mistaken.

i used the 78 trim because i didnt want to use the wide stick on trim, Here in Az the heat had a effect on loosing up the glue and trim falls off.
so i thought i would try the narrow aluminum 78 trim and metal clips
.
the real question is what to you think of it. thumbs up? or down?
good or bad i would like to know...
thx dave

**lolife99** · 12-19-2019, 07:17 PM

I like the correct trim for these trucks blazers and burbs.
The wrong year bumpers and tailgate trim also bug me.
I guess if I didn’t want the stick on 81-87 trim,... I would just leave it a solid color.

Same thing with trim on the 67-72 trucks.
I see a lot of 67-68 side trim now being put on 69-72 trucks.

Just my opinion.

aggie91 · 12-20-2019, 10:46 AM

You bring up a good point about the factory '81-'91 stick on side trim. Even here is Texas, the trim does tend to come off over time.

As for using the narrow earlier trim, I think it looks good on the blazer. It is a nice change that seams stock, but custom at the same time.

**yote1234** · 12-23-2019, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

You bring up a good point about the factory '81-'91 stick on side trim. Even here is Texas, the trim does tend to come off over time.

As for using the narrow earlier trim, I think it looks good on the blazer. It is a nice change that seams stock, but custom at the same time.

here is where i got the idea

**texassquarebodies** · 02-20-2020, 05:10 AM

The thin side trim looks great!

**texassquarebodies** · 02-20-2020, 05:11 AM

Did you have any issues fitting the newer body to the older chassis? I plan on doing something similar.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-03-2020, 06:51 PM

In...

**yote1234** · 03-12-2020, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by texassquarebodies

Did you have any issues fitting the newer body to the older chassis? I plan on doing something similar.

zero problems at all..... the 1978 up to 1991 had the same tub. one difference is the 1978 and up to 1991 has a rear seat foot well and the 77 down has no rear foot well.making a frame difference. another difference is the front dog house (hood.fenders) on the 73-80 are different than the 81-91 . the differences are the hood hinges on 73-80 mount on the fenders and the hinges on the 81-91 mount on the cowl. i hope this helps. thx dave

**yote1234** · 05-30-2020, 10:05 AM

interior almost done, just need quarter panels. yea!

**yote1234** · 09-03-2020, 02:07 PM

UPDATE..
............................coming along. interior complete except rear side panels. drive train /cooling etc. complete and just had duel exhaust completly installed 2 1/2" aluminized out the rear sides. left to do is linkage, fuel line,tv cable,trans cooler lines,rear side interior panels...

**Hart_Rod** · 09-03-2020, 02:55 PM

Looks great! Are you selling this one?

**yote1234** · 09-04-2020, 05:23 PM

thx buddy... no i think this one will be my next driver, next year or two planS are for a LS swap. thx again dave

**Corts60** · 09-06-2020, 11:56 AM

I like the the thin trim on the bottom. Good choice. It's your truck, make it how you want!

rodstored-72 · 09-07-2020, 09:54 PM

yote, very nice finishing up.... hopefully one of these days we'll meet up...
again nice job!!!

**yote1234** · 11-05-2020, 01:29 PM

working out the bugs....

**Hart_Rod** · 11-05-2020, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by yote1234

working out the bugs....

When are you shipping it my way?

**yote1234** · 05-25-2021, 05:17 PM

finally finishing up the interior! yea after 6 months i received the interior rear panels... Yeee-Haaa.. now for the vintage air install...

**yote1234** · 05-25-2021, 05:19 PM

another

**lolife99** · 05-25-2021, 05:27 PM

Very nice!

**yote1234** · 05-25-2021, 05:30 PM

front view

**yote1234** · 05-26-2021, 09:55 AM

thank you lolife 99

**Hart_Rod** · 05-26-2021, 01:23 PM

That came out great! How's it drive? Take care,

Rob

**yote1234** · 05-26-2021, 06:54 PM

Hi Hart_Rod.. It runs great for a crate 350 engine. about like it would from the factory when new! BUT.... I really am thinking about a upgrade like LS3.. that would take it from grandpas truck to ... well you know. much better performance! might do that the first of next year. thx for asking buddy.

rodstored-72 · 05-27-2021, 12:21 AM

yote, very nice! A.C. install is just in time for the "warmer" summer temps!!!

how do you handle emissions with it?

12-18-2019, 03:22 PM	#26
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 1978 2-Wheel drive Blazer Build. Curious why you used the narrow side trim? It looks like 73-80 trim,... or am I mistaken. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-19-2019, 07:17 PM	#28
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 1978 2-Wheel drive Blazer Build. I like the correct trim for these trucks blazers and burbs. The wrong year bumpers and tailgate trim also bug me. I guess if I didn’t want the stick on 81-87 trim,... I would just leave it a solid color. Same thing with trim on the 67-72 trucks. I see a lot of 67-68 side trim now being put on 69-72 trucks. Just my opinion. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 12-20-2019 at 11:23 AM.

12-20-2019, 10:46 AM	#29
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 1978 2-Wheel drive Blazer Build. You bring up a good point about the factory '81-'91 stick on side trim. Even here is Texas, the trim does tend to come off over time. As for using the narrow earlier trim, I think it looks good on the blazer. It is a nice change that seams stock, but custom at the same time. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

02-20-2020, 05:10 AM	#31
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02-20-2020, 05:11 AM	#32
texassquarebodies Truck Nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 407	Re: 1978 2-Wheel drive Blazer Build. Did you have any issues fitting the newer body to the older chassis? I plan on doing something similar. __________________ Tony Kee Texas Square Bodies

03-03-2020, 06:51 PM	#33
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: 1978 2-Wheel drive Blazer Build. In... __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

05-30-2020, 10:05 AM	#35
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	Re: 1978 2-Wheel drive Blazer Build. interior almost done, just need quarter panels. yea! Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

09-03-2020, 02:07 PM	#36
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	Re: 1978 2-Wheel drive Blazer Build. UPDATE.. ............................coming along. interior complete except rear side panels. drive train /cooling etc. complete and just had duel exhaust completly installed 2 1/2" aluminized out the rear sides. left to do is linkage, fuel line,tv cable,trans cooler lines,rear side interior panels... Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

09-03-2020, 02:55 PM	#37
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: 1978 2-Wheel drive Blazer Build. Looks great! Are you selling this one? __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

09-04-2020, 05:23 PM	#38
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	Re: 1978 2-Wheel drive Blazer Build. thx buddy... no i think this one will be my next driver, next year or two planS are for a LS swap. thx again dave __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

09-06-2020, 11:56 AM	#39
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09-07-2020, 09:54 PM	#40
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,008	Re: 1978 2-Wheel drive Blazer Build. yote, very nice finishing up.... hopefully one of these days we'll meet up... again nice job!!!

11-05-2020, 01:29 PM	#41
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	Re: 1978 2-Wheel drive Blazer Build. working out the bugs.... Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

05-25-2021, 05:17 PM	#43
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	Re: 1978 2-Wheel drive Blazer Build. finally finishing up the interior! yea after 6 months i received the interior rear panels... Yeee-Haaa.. now for the vintage air install... Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

05-25-2021, 05:19 PM	#44
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	Re: 1978 2-Wheel drive Blazer Build. another Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey



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05-25-2021, 05:27 PM	#45
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 1978 2-Wheel drive Blazer Build. Very nice! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-25-2021, 05:30 PM	#46
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	Re: 1978 2-Wheel drive Blazer Build. front view Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

05-26-2021, 09:55 AM	#47
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	Re: 1978 2-Wheel drive Blazer Build. thank you lolife 99 __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

05-26-2021, 01:23 PM	#48
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: 1978 2-Wheel drive Blazer Build. That came out great! How's it drive? Take care, Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

05-26-2021, 06:54 PM	#49
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	Re: 1978 2-Wheel drive Blazer Build. Hi Hart_Rod.. It runs great for a crate 350 engine. about like it would from the factory when new! BUT.... I really am thinking about a upgrade like LS3.. that would take it from grandpas truck to ... well you know. much better performance! might do that the first of next year. thx for asking buddy. __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

05-27-2021, 12:21 AM	#50
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,008	Re: 1978 2-Wheel drive Blazer Build. yote, very nice! A.C. install is just in time for the "warmer" summer temps!!! how do you handle emissions with it?

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