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#51 | |
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Re: Big Blue
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The new truck is a pretty clean 1985 M1009 Blazer that just kind of came along. You have to have a back up squarebody for when one is down right? Right. I'll have to get a build thread going for that. |
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#52 |
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Re: Big Blue
For sure a backup squarebody, haha! In my world, I call them parts trucks. And then when I get them home, I decide to build them instead. I'll look forward to the build thread.
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#54 |
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Re: Big Blue
I have started the rust repair on the cab.
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Re: Big Blue
Further progress
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#56 |
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Re: Big Blue
Nice progress so far!
What have you been using for paint and primer? Has it been holding up? |
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Re: Big Blue
I'm always in for rust repair. Keep us posted!
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#58 |
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Re: Big Blue
I have been using Rustoleum Professional primer and paint using a brush to apply it. Seems to be way more economical than spray cans with less mess and easier to do thick coats. Its been holding up very well! I have scrapped the black paint off during the axle install but it only ever goes down to the primer. Easy to touch up.
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#59 |
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Re: Big Blue
I think I have the kick panel about where I want it.
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Re: Big Blue
Nice Work...
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#61 |
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Re: Big Blue
Floor patched and inner rocker on.
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#62 |
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Re: Big Blue
Body work continued. One side is done and the passenger side it cut apart.
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#63 |
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Re: Big Blue
Im pretty happy with how things went. Its a ton of cutting, welding, grinding, drilling.
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#64 |
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Closer to the end.
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Progress on the passenger side.
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#66 |
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Re: Big Blue
New panels going on.
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#67 |
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Re: Big Blue
Final panels and cab light install.
My friend had a dump truck that I was able to use as a template to make the cab light holes using some thicker paper. I used the drip rails as a guide to locate things. |
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#68 |
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Re: Big Blue
Gotta have AC. Im retrofitting an ac system I scavenged from a spare parts cab I bought a while back. Welding up the non ac holes and making new holes for the ac ducting.
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#69 |
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Re: Big Blue
A lot of good work and progress! It's coming together very nicely. You're even putting in creature comforts: sound deadening, air conditioning. Capable AND comfortable.
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#70 |
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Re: Big Blue
I got the roof prepped and painted along with the rockers/floor/cab corners. I used spray cans of touch up paint from https://www.automotivetouchup.com
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Re: Big Blue
Nice work on what many would consider too far gone!
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#72 |
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Re: Big Blue
hahaha where I am from this is about as rust free as you get for an early squarebody.
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#73 |
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Re: Big Blue
I'm on the other side, we get rotten interiors/dashes/rubber and paint.
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#74 |
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Re: Big Blue
The holes for the ac addition are complete. Interior hvac box has been refurbished, additional firewall insulation is in and the cab is back on the frame!
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#75 |
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Re: Big Blue
Doors, cab clearance lights, AC BOX, Fenders, and hood installed.
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