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68panelman · 05-25-2024, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by yote1234

pics

That quarter panel eases my mind with the visible welds, my 70 has the same rough welding going on too, I thought the panel was replaced at some point in its life. You have a beautiful foundation to work with!

**yote1234** · 05-25-2024, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jerry moss

you're making fast progress on this one. did you ever find the correct date code motor for your super ?

hi jerry, yes i found a correct 402 but then sold the 90 percent complete project to fund my forever blazer, thank you Sir

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

That's consistent with the amount of rot damage my AZ tub had. It needed both inner rockers/outer edge of floors(not the rocker boxes), and the outer rocker panels themselves. The rest was perforation free.

yes sir gotta love native Arizona vehicles.

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Originally Posted by 68panelman

That quarter panel eases my mind with the visible welds, my 70 has the same rough welding going on too, I thought the panel was replaced at some point in its life. You have a beautiful foundation to work with!

I Thank you sir,
yes. im excited both panels are perfect and factory as well..

**DeadheadNM** · 05-26-2024, 10:20 AM

Nice progress!

**yote1234** · 05-26-2024, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Nice progress!

thank you sir i have been reading on your build awesome job!!

**yote1234** · 10-12-2024, 11:43 PM

still in paint jail

**bambbrose** · 10-14-2024, 06:18 PM

Really clean chassis and starting point. Did you go with the same white/white combo for paint? Looking forward to her release from prison.

**yote1234** · 10-27-2024, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bambbrose

Really clean chassis and starting point. Did you go with the same white/white combo for paint? Looking forward to her release from prison.

no white, decided on red/orange..

**1970cstblazer** · 10-28-2024, 10:11 AM

Good choice!

**yote1234** · 10-30-2024, 06:08 AM

got some color on firewall and bottom of blazer. whatcha think?

**yote1234** · 10-30-2024, 06:08 AM

pic

**1970cstblazer** · 10-30-2024, 07:05 AM

Far, far better coverage than what the factory ever did. At best, they originally had primer with body color misted on the floors and rocker boxes, then heavy sound deadening schutz was applied to the wheel houses and rocker boxes.

Great job!

**DeadheadNM** · 10-31-2024, 12:54 PM

Looks great

**bambbrose** · 10-31-2024, 01:44 PM

Paint is popping! That undercarriage is crisp. Excited to see the rockers and other areas after repair.

**yote1234** · 11-24-2024, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Far, far better coverage than what the factory ever did. At best, they originally had primer with body color misted on the floors and rocker boxes, then heavy sound deadening schutz was applied to the wheel houses and rocker boxes.

i am not going with a concourse build with this one. just a very nice driver thank you for the complement.

Great job!

thank you

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Looks great

thank you

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Originally Posted by bambbrose

Paint is popping! That undercarriage is crisp. Excited to see the rockers and other areas after repair.

thank you..

**yote1234** · 11-24-2024, 12:55 PM

UPDATE...... well after the red/orange paint was applied to firewall and under body, i decided to change color... yea.. PAINTER WAS VERY UPSET. but after i gave him more money he settled down. lol. .. i decided on Hugger orange. i really like the hugger orange! and at 68 yrs old this might be my last restoration? getting arthritis in hands and knees. And just want to Enjoy this one! the interior is going black with the scrolls inlay. all 3 seats are done! they were stripped down. blasted, and re-welded for strength in the right places, then the frames were powder coated gloss black, re assembled, all new foam, and re covered in new black covers. The factory seats were much more expensive to build than i budgeted for! OUCH, but im very pleased with the restoration of the factory seats. i found all seat factory brackets except the rear seat front tubular brackets. (still looking). i had the seat brackets powder coated gloss black. now a little more fine tuning on the body prep and then paint interior and exterior. painter promised done by Christmas! YEAH! well we will see?

**yote1234** · 11-24-2024, 01:15 PM

some pics of progress...

**yote1234** · 11-24-2024, 01:16 PM

pic2

**yote1234** · 11-24-2024, 01:18 PM

pic 2

**yote1234** · 11-24-2024, 01:19 PM

pic3

**yote1234** · 11-24-2024, 01:20 PM

pic 4

**yote1234** · 11-24-2024, 01:33 PM

pic of chassis

**1970cstblazer** · 11-25-2024, 09:28 AM

Definitely like the Hugger Orange over the red.

**yote1234** · 11-27-2024, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Definitely like the Hugger Orange over the red.

im glad to hear that because i was flip-floping back and forth over the two.
Thank you for your input.

best view · 11-27-2024, 03:29 PM

Its funny i at one time had a 516,524,and a 512 , separate they all looked orange but when I put the 3 together the 516 would bring you to your knees

litebulblsc · 11-27-2024, 05:09 PM

Orange will look great.

05-26-2024, 10:20 AM	#28
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: 1971 K5 CST Blazer ..... Tumbleweed Nice progress! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

10-12-2024, 11:43 PM	#30
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: 1971 K5 CST Blazer ..... Tumbleweed still in paint jail __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

10-14-2024, 06:18 PM	#31
bambbrose Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern Ut Posts: 113	Re: 1971 K5 CST Blazer ..... Tumbleweed Really clean chassis and starting point. Did you go with the same white/white combo for paint? Looking forward to her release from prison. __________________ Restoring a 1972 K5 CST Highlander, White on Parchment w/ Black Top Restoration Diary ------ Current WTB list: parchment rear seatbelt set, OEM 72 hood, OEM 72 pass. fender, z-bar assembly for K5 SM465 w/ 350, AC compressor mounting bracket and hardware, OE tachometer assy, OE 72 grill inner/outer, OE 72 front and rear chrome bumpers

10-28-2024, 10:11 AM	#33
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: 1971 K5 CST Blazer ..... Tumbleweed Good choice! __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

10-30-2024, 06:08 AM	#34
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: 1971 K5 CST Blazer ..... Tumbleweed got some color on firewall and bottom of blazer. whatcha think? 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

10-30-2024, 07:05 AM	#36
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: 1971 K5 CST Blazer ..... Tumbleweed Far, far better coverage than what the factory ever did. At best, they originally had primer with body color misted on the floors and rocker boxes, then heavy sound deadening schutz was applied to the wheel houses and rocker boxes. Great job! __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

10-31-2024, 12:54 PM	#37
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: 1971 K5 CST Blazer ..... Tumbleweed Looks great __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

10-31-2024, 01:44 PM	#38
bambbrose Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern Ut Posts: 113	Re: 1971 K5 CST Blazer ..... Tumbleweed Paint is popping! That undercarriage is crisp. Excited to see the rockers and other areas after repair. __________________ Restoring a 1972 K5 CST Highlander, White on Parchment w/ Black Top Restoration Diary ------ Current WTB list: parchment rear seatbelt set, OEM 72 hood, OEM 72 pass. fender, z-bar assembly for K5 SM465 w/ 350, AC compressor mounting bracket and hardware, OE tachometer assy, OE 72 grill inner/outer, OE 72 front and rear chrome bumpers

11-24-2024, 12:55 PM	#40
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: 1971 K5 CST Blazer ..... Tumbleweed UPDATE...... well after the red/orange paint was applied to firewall and under body, i decided to change color... yea.. PAINTER WAS VERY UPSET. but after i gave him more money he settled down. lol. .. i decided on Hugger orange. i really like the hugger orange! and at 68 yrs old this might be my last restoration? getting arthritis in hands and knees. And just want to Enjoy this one! the interior is going black with the scrolls inlay. all 3 seats are done! they were stripped down. blasted, and re-welded for strength in the right places, then the frames were powder coated gloss black, re assembled, all new foam, and re covered in new black covers. The factory seats were much more expensive to build than i budgeted for! OUCH, but im very pleased with the restoration of the factory seats. i found all seat factory brackets except the rear seat front tubular brackets. (still looking). i had the seat brackets powder coated gloss black. now a little more fine tuning on the body prep and then paint interior and exterior. painter promised done by Christmas! YEAH! well we will see? __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

11-24-2024, 01:15 PM	#41
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: 1971 K5 CST Blazer ..... Tumbleweed some pics of progress... 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

11-24-2024, 01:16 PM	#42
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: 1971 K5 CST Blazer ..... Tumbleweed pic2 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

11-24-2024, 01:18 PM	#43
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: 1971 K5 CST Blazer ..... Tumbleweed pic 2 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

11-24-2024, 01:19 PM	#44
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: 1971 K5 CST Blazer ..... Tumbleweed pic3 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

11-24-2024, 01:20 PM	#45
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: 1971 K5 CST Blazer ..... Tumbleweed pic 4 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

11-24-2024, 01:33 PM	#46
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11-25-2024, 09:28 AM	#47
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: 1971 K5 CST Blazer ..... Tumbleweed Definitely like the Hugger Orange over the red. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

11-27-2024, 03:29 PM	#49
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,150	Re: 1971 K5 CST Blazer ..... Tumbleweed Its funny i at one time had a 516,524,and a 512 , separate they all looked orange but when I put the 3 together the 516 would bring you to your knees

11-27-2024, 05:09 PM	#50
litebulblsc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 525	Re: 1971 K5 CST Blazer ..... Tumbleweed Orange will look great.

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