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**Rickysnickers** · 10-26-2019, 06:45 PM

I saw those things on one of the PowerBlock shows. I thought it looked like a good retirement job.

**old Rusty C10** · 10-27-2019, 10:20 AM

Recently I had the inside of a longbed blasted. If the guy came to me and did it at my place it was $600 for half a days work.. I drove it there and it went for $300. now this guy cleaned up most of the sand but some got into the cab and it had a light film all over which I still haven't thoroughly cleaned, and like you I needed glasses and a dust mask to drive it home. The end result was I was able to bedline the bed after using a primer that I ordered from my bedliner manufacturer and it came out decent. Its great to have a friend help Good luck with the project and congrats on getting your truck back..
your quarters are very good.. id just make patches and do that.. I never created a build thread for my 79 but we did that on both the 76 and the 79 im building now.. more work but a lot cheaper in the long run PS my wife would have been the same way thinking I was nuts

sweetk30 · 10-27-2019, 10:46 AM

friend of mine spent weeks preping his old peterbuilt semi tractor . he worked around each and every factory panel rivet and it was a solid 5ft paint job in the end . he wishes he had done the blasting job like this . faster and would have been a 1ft or less paint job in the end .

Ski-me · 10-28-2019, 09:33 AM

This is the method I'm hoping to use too. Now that the kids are all in college and I have an extra vehicle...who knows. I've also seen them on powerblock tv and looked interesting. Looks like some good success out there!

I do know after cleaning, you really do want to get a primer coat on there quickly to protect from rust....

**yote1234** · 10-31-2019, 07:20 PM

looking awesome....

**57NAPCO** · 11-02-2019, 06:38 AM

My daughter and son in law own and run a dustless blasting business, never would they leave a mess like that in/on someone’s job.

Rust inhibitors are key but they do not last long, it’s the blasters job to inform the client of all the steps in the process and what they should expect...no surprises !

engineer_gregh · 11-03-2019, 02:42 PM

Well, after spending more time on the blazer this week I've decided that I would like to replace both rear quarter panels. Unfortunately no one has them in stock. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

engineer_gregh · 11-03-2019, 02:49 PM

Work this past week.

68Timber · 11-07-2019, 03:09 AM

Congrats on finding it and bringing it home again. Did you change the wheels/tires? The front wheels look pretty deep and that last front pic makes the wheels/tires look splayed out.

engineer_gregh · 11-07-2019, 11:35 AM

Same wheels, I think the wheels just look different with the front clip removed.

wazzabie · 11-11-2019, 03:45 PM

Did you put primer over rust?

engineer_gregh · 11-17-2019, 10:16 AM

wazzabie, I used a red scotch bright pad on the metal before applying the epoxy primer. The primer was applied 24 hours after the sand blasting.

engineer_gregh · 12-02-2019, 08:43 PM

On hold, no one has replacement quarter panels (bed sides).

engineer_gregh · 01-30-2020, 10:27 PM

Thought I would post some pictures of patch panels I got from Jegs. The first three are by Key Parts and the forth is from Golden Star. The Key Parts are decent metal and fit. The Golden Star piece is very thin and quite frankly just crap.

engineer_gregh · 01-30-2020, 10:28 PM

Second part

engineer_gregh · 01-30-2020, 10:29 PM

Third part

engineer_gregh · 01-30-2020, 10:30 PM

Fourth part

Southcity · 01-31-2020, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by engineer_gregh

Thought I would post some pictures of patch panels I got from Jegs. The first three are by Key Parts and the forth is from Golden Star. The Key Parts are decent metal and fit. The Golden Star piece is very thin and quite frankly just crap.

I hope I speak for others on this board when I say thank you for posting this info along with pics, it's helpful for many that are either already doing this kind of work or considering it - thanks!

68Timber · 02-03-2020, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southcity

I hope I speak for others on this board when I say thank you for posting this info along with pics, it's helpful for many that are either already doing this kind of work or considering it - thanks!

Amen! Good info, thanks for sharing.

engineer_gregh · 04-22-2020, 12:10 PM

Moved to the body shop. I found a donor blazer for the quarter panels. Goal is to finish by fall this year, fingers crossed.

10-26-2019, 06:45 PM	#26
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,067	Re: Got my K5 back! I saw those things on one of the PowerBlock shows. I thought it looked like a good retirement job.

10-27-2019, 10:20 AM	#27
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,312	Re: Got my K5 back! Recently I had the inside of a longbed blasted. If the guy came to me and did it at my place it was $600 for half a days work.. I drove it there and it went for $300. now this guy cleaned up most of the sand but some got into the cab and it had a light film all over which I still haven't thoroughly cleaned, and like you I needed glasses and a dust mask to drive it home. The end result was I was able to bedline the bed after using a primer that I ordered from my bedliner manufacturer and it came out decent. Its great to have a friend help Good luck with the project and congrats on getting your truck back.. your quarters are very good.. id just make patches and do that.. I never created a build thread for my 79 but we did that on both the 76 and the 79 im building now.. more work but a lot cheaper in the long run PS my wife would have been the same way thinking I was nuts __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-27-2019, 10:46 AM	#28
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Got my K5 back! friend of mine spent weeks preping his old peterbuilt semi tractor . he worked around each and every factory panel rivet and it was a solid 5ft paint job in the end . he wishes he had done the blasting job like this . faster and would have been a 1ft or less paint job in the end . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

10-28-2019, 09:33 AM	#29
Ski-me Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colo Springs, CO Posts: 870	Re: Got my K5 back! This is the method I'm hoping to use too. Now that the kids are all in college and I have an extra vehicle...who knows. I've also seen them on powerblock tv and looked interesting. Looks like some good success out there! I do know after cleaning, you really do want to get a primer coat on there quickly to protect from rust.... __________________ - Jeff 89' K5 Blazer, 2.5" lift, 35" tires 04' GMC Yukon XL, 3/4 ton, 8.1L

10-31-2019, 07:20 PM	#30
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	Re: Got my K5 back! looking awesome.... __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

11-02-2019, 06:38 AM	#31
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,234	Re: Got my K5 back! My daughter and son in law own and run a dustless blasting business, never would they leave a mess like that in/on someone’s job. Rust inhibitors are key but they do not last long, it’s the blasters job to inform the client of all the steps in the process and what they should expect...no surprises !

11-03-2019, 02:42 PM	#32
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Got my K5 back! Well, after spending more time on the blazer this week I've decided that I would like to replace both rear quarter panels. Unfortunately no one has them in stock. Any suggestions would be appreciated. __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

11-03-2019, 02:49 PM	#33
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Got my K5 back! Work this past week. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

11-07-2019, 03:09 AM	#34
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Got my K5 back! Congrats on finding it and bringing it home again. Did you change the wheels/tires? The front wheels look pretty deep and that last front pic makes the wheels/tires look splayed out. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

11-07-2019, 11:35 AM	#35
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Got my K5 back! Same wheels, I think the wheels just look different with the front clip removed. __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

11-11-2019, 03:45 PM	#36
wazzabie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: WA Posts: 378	Re: Got my K5 back! Did you put primer over rust?

11-17-2019, 10:16 AM	#37
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Got my K5 back! wazzabie, I used a red scotch bright pad on the metal before applying the epoxy primer. The primer was applied 24 hours after the sand blasting. __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

12-02-2019, 08:43 PM	#38
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Got my K5 back! On hold, no one has replacement quarter panels (bed sides). __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

01-30-2020, 10:27 PM	#39
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Got my K5 back! Thought I would post some pictures of patch panels I got from Jegs. The first three are by Key Parts and the forth is from Golden Star. The Key Parts are decent metal and fit. The Golden Star piece is very thin and quite frankly just crap. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

01-30-2020, 10:28 PM	#40
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Got my K5 back! Second part Attached Images __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN



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01-30-2020, 10:29 PM	#41
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Got my K5 back! Third part Attached Images __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

01-30-2020, 10:30 PM	#42
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Got my K5 back! Fourth part Attached Images __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

04-22-2020, 12:10 PM	#45
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Got my K5 back! Moved to the body shop. I found a donor blazer for the quarter panels. Goal is to finish by fall this year, fingers crossed. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

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