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Bentblazer · 11-21-2008, 07:56 AM

Looks nice J I didn't even think about cleaning up my firewall like that but I didn't do a frame off like that either.

Big J · 11-21-2008, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bentblazer

Looks nice J I didn't even think about cleaning up my firewall like that but I didn't do a frame off like that either.

I'm not planning on smoothing the whole firewall area, just cleaning up a bit on the places I had to replace metal. Now the bedsides and doors will get the full treatment, lol....

Big J · 11-22-2008, 09:13 PM

Ran short on time today but I got started with the filler. Fun stuff! filler......... sand sand sand..... filler filler... sand sand.... I'm sure if I had years of body work expertise it'd look better than it does now but it'll turn out nice. I've got time and a gallon of evercoat, lol.....

Big J · 11-22-2008, 09:26 PM

Depending on how I like the end result I may take it to these guys for some old school pinstriping. I know ya can't go wrong with black and chrome but I'm thinkin' I want more.

http://bobtaylors.com/main.htm

jaros44sr · 11-22-2008, 10:17 PM

Looks good J...do mine

Chevyman63 · 11-22-2008, 11:15 PM

Cool...more progress!

Big J · 11-23-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Looks good J...do mine

And have you miss out on all the fun of doing it yourself... I just couldn't bring myself to do that to ya....

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Cool...more progress!

Nope, not until you post some pics.....

Well, I've learned my lesson, when working with filler pick one spot and work on it till completed. All that sanding at once is for the birds, lol.... I think thats it for today. I also got the handles replaced in the wheelbarrow and a shovel. Now I'm off to fix a powerwheels 4wheeler....

Big J · 11-23-2008, 03:12 PM

Some other little things that went on today. I helped neighbor put some new roof lights on this pete, that was fun. While sitting next to the stove shootin' the bull I noticed that the tub wasn't sitting quite right on the frame. I don't have bodymounts under it yet but it still is sitting slant forward a bit. I forgot to notch the rear crossmember on the tub and its sitting on the frame. Its no big deal though, I'll just do it when I rubber coat the underside.

Bentblazer · 11-23-2008, 10:53 PM

Either you dont have much to fix or your better at the body work than you think, a gallon of filler wouldn't last me long either way

**Ron 586** · 11-23-2008, 11:09 PM

You ain't never gonna be ready for the road trip in July if you keep gettin' side tracked. Get to work on that Blazer. (see ya in July)

Big J · 11-24-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bentblazer

Either you dont have much to fix or your better at the body work than you think, a gallon of filler wouldn't last me long either way

Well that makes me feel better. This is my first go around using this amount of filler.

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Originally Posted by Ron 586

You ain't never gonna be ready for the road trip in July if you keep gettin' side tracked. Get to work on that Blazer. (see ya in July)

I'm tellin' ya. Its one of the perks of having the space for free though, lol...

Big J · 11-24-2008, 10:28 PM

These gotta be the suckiest progress pics ever and gonna be that way for awhile, lol.... If you can see the progress, consider yourself a winner

sand, sand, sand, filler, filler, sand, sand......

The body is pretty staight I just want it super straight. No dents, no dings, no waves... So that way when someone bangs into it in a parking lot I can go super crazy on'em

On a good note the garage is stayin' nice and toasty. I'm able to get the metal temp up pretty easy.

**jamie72** · 11-24-2008, 10:30 PM

your gettin you pretty tires all dirty.

Big J · 11-24-2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jamie72

your gettin you pretty tires all dirty.

Its ok, it blows off pretty easy, lol.

Big J · 12-12-2008, 12:19 AM

I've just about got the drivers bedside done. Have I mentioned sanding is for the birds...... and just think, I get to block it out some more after I primer it.

Chevyman63 · 12-12-2008, 06:16 AM

Progress is progress.

Way to go J.

5150 · 12-13-2008, 12:56 PM

looking good J, you're a better man then me on the sanding thing. I'd be tired as hell. You need to get you one of those long 24 inch sanding blocks

Big J · 12-14-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 5150

looking good J, you're a better man then me on the sanding thing. I'd be tired as hell. You need to get you one of those long 24 inch sanding blocks

I've got a 16" long one. I think any bigger might be a waste.

5150 · 12-14-2008, 01:48 PM

I'm going to leave that one alone

Chevyman63 · 12-14-2008, 02:17 PM

You read my mind.

**Ron 586** · 12-19-2008, 10:48 AM

Well Big J I unloaded the frame and parts that I got from you this past Monday. I needed my trailer to haul my daughter's 03 Cavalier. She pulled in over at my neighbors and knocked a hole in the oil pan. I located a pan and I'm having it installed by one of my mechanic buddies. So if you have made any progress you are still ahead of me. I'll check back later. TTT for you.

MrBeast · 12-19-2008, 11:17 AM

Man when your using a wheel barrow to lay on the bondo, you might have a problem!

Big J · 12-19-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron 586

Well Big J I unloaded the frame and parts that I got from you this past Monday. I needed my trailer to haul my daughter's 03 Cavalier. She pulled in over at my neighbors and knocked a hole in the oil pan. I located a pan and I'm having it installed by one of my mechanic buddies. So if you have made any progress you are still ahead of me. I'll check back later. TTT for you.

Sorry to hear about the oil pan but just now unloading the trailer is funny.... Still sanding. No interesting pics to post, lol. Although Chevyman and 5150 need to go into the comedic biz...lol.....

jaros44sr · 12-19-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Big J

Sorry to hear about the oil pan but just now unloading the trailer is funny.... Still sanding. No interesting pics to post, lol. Although Chevyman and 5150 need to go into the comedic biz...lol.....

10,000 comedians outta work, and we have Tim and Bryan to entertain us

Your arms must feel like lead by now! Sure ya don't want to do mine

Big J · 12-19-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

10,000 comedians outta work, and we have Tim and Bryan to entertain us

Your arms must feel like lead by now! Sure ya don't want to do mine

Between you and me and everyone who reads this thread.... If I had the money I'd pay someone to do the body for me, lol... But I don't so I'm gettin' r done. The answer is yep, I'm sure I don't want to. and Tim and Bryan are doin' a fine job

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11-21-2008, 07:56 AM	#476
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Looks nice J I didn't even think about cleaning up my firewall like that but I didn't do a frame off like that either. Attached Images __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

11-22-2008, 09:13 PM	#478
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Ran short on time today but I got started with the filler. Fun stuff! filler......... sand sand sand..... filler filler... sand sand.... I'm sure if I had years of body work expertise it'd look better than it does now but it'll turn out nice. I've got time and a gallon of evercoat, lol..... Attached Images __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

11-22-2008, 09:26 PM	#479
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Depending on how I like the end result I may take it to these guys for some old school pinstriping. I know ya can't go wrong with black and chrome but I'm thinkin' I want more. http://bobtaylors.com/main.htm __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 11-22-2008 at 09:26 PM.

11-22-2008, 10:17 PM	#480
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,454	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Looks good J...do mine __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

11-22-2008, 11:15 PM	#481
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Cool...more progress! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

11-23-2008, 03:12 PM	#483
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Some other little things that went on today. I helped neighbor put some new roof lights on this pete, that was fun. While sitting next to the stove shootin' the bull I noticed that the tub wasn't sitting quite right on the frame. I don't have bodymounts under it yet but it still is sitting slant forward a bit. I forgot to notch the rear crossmember on the tub and its sitting on the frame. Its no big deal though, I'll just do it when I rubber coat the underside. Attached Images __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

11-23-2008, 10:53 PM	#484
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Either you dont have much to fix or your better at the body work than you think, a gallon of filler wouldn't last me long either way __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

11-23-2008, 11:09 PM	#485
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... You ain't never gonna be ready for the road trip in July if you keep gettin' side tracked. Get to work on that Blazer. (see ya in July) __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

11-24-2008, 10:28 PM	#487
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... These gotta be the suckiest progress pics ever and gonna be that way for awhile, lol.... If you can see the progress, consider yourself a winner sand, sand, sand, filler, filler, sand, sand...... The body is pretty staight I just want it super straight. No dents, no dings, no waves... So that way when someone bangs into it in a parking lot I can go super crazy on'em On a good note the garage is stayin' nice and toasty. I'm able to get the metal temp up pretty easy. Attached Images __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

11-24-2008, 10:30 PM	#488
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... your gettin you pretty tires all dirty. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

12-12-2008, 12:19 AM	#490
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... I've just about got the drivers bedside done. Have I mentioned sanding is for the birds...... and just think, I get to block it out some more after I primer it. Attached Images __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 12-12-2008 at 12:21 AM.

12-12-2008, 06:16 AM	#491
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Progress is progress. Way to go J. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

12-13-2008, 12:56 PM	#492
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... looking good J, you're a better man then me on the sanding thing. I'd be tired as hell. You need to get you one of those long 24 inch sanding blocks __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

12-14-2008, 01:48 PM	#494
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... I'm going to leave that one alone __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

12-14-2008, 02:17 PM	#495
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... You read my mind. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09



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12-19-2008, 10:48 AM	#496
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Well Big J I unloaded the frame and parts that I got from you this past Monday. I needed my trailer to haul my daughter's 03 Cavalier. She pulled in over at my neighbors and knocked a hole in the oil pan. I located a pan and I'm having it installed by one of my mechanic buddies. So if you have made any progress you are still ahead of me. I'll check back later. TTT for you. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket Last edited by Ron 586; 12-19-2008 at 10:48 AM.

12-19-2008, 11:17 AM	#497
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