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Old 04-21-2017, 10:04 AM   #1
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This is the fourth 2wd 70-72 I have owned since I joined the forum. I'm at a spot now where I can build one up and keep one for awhile. This one is getting the full treatment...

I also picked up a 71 4x4 blazer project to tinker with while this one is being built. No pics or build thread for that one yet. It's getting some work done to make it safe/reliable for the summer.
tell your mechanic to hurry up,lol
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Old 04-22-2017, 10:11 PM   #2
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Talked to my mechanic this morning actually - rotors, calipers and ball joints were replaced today on the project blazer after they dug into the front suspension... I think that's the last of the repairs so after confirming no more leaks from almost every possible spot including the gas tank - I should get the truck back this week (finally)!
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Old 04-30-2017, 06:57 PM   #3
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I was wrong the alternator was the next thing to fail the inspection over the weekend - new alternator pending for the 71 Blazer project...
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Old 05-23-2017, 08:54 PM   #4
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It was a west coast truck from California then to Washington then got to me .
Thanks I'm pretty happy with it....
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Old 06-23-2017, 12:34 PM   #5
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A few more updates from what was under the paint of the blue tub. A few spots of rust, but nothing compared to the original tub...
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Old 06-23-2017, 12:35 PM   #6
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Old 06-23-2017, 12:36 PM   #7
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Last pic - one piece floor for the front section and at least one bedside to replace...
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Old 07-16-2017, 07:51 PM   #8
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update to the build - more progress being made...starting to look like a blazer again
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Old 07-16-2017, 09:15 PM   #9
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Never would have guessed. That blue tub looked solid. Won't be much left other than frame rails and vin plate...
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Selling off the parts off the blue and original tubs to offset the cost of new sheet metal. The labor hours to fix the blue tub are more than buying new metal in some spots - so working smarter not harder in some spots.
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Old 09-06-2017, 12:19 AM   #11
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Selling off the parts off the blue and original tubs to offset the cost of new sheet metal. The labor hours to fix the blue tub are more than buying new metal in some spots - so working smarter not harder in some spots.
Project is coming along great!! Sent you a PM about the tubs....
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Old 11-16-2017, 07:47 PM   #12
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Updates-
- rest of suspension back from powder coat - including rear axle housing
- step up panel installed between bed floor and normal floor
- 72 speaker grill now in the dash
- radio area fixed (was cut out)
- A pillar and kick panel on driver side fixed
- 72 doors installed and are being aligned
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Old 11-16-2017, 07:48 PM   #13
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Old 07-17-2017, 01:44 PM   #14
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You'll have a nice blazer in the end. Coming along great.

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cab floor is in...
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Old 07-19-2017, 09:33 PM   #16
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Ah, the comfort of knowing it's rust free
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Looks great !!!
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Old 08-24-2017, 12:35 PM   #19
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A few more updates - body alignment with top is now under way...doors are next.
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Cool! It's neat watching a basically brand-new Blazer being built.
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Wow!
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Old 09-01-2017, 12:38 PM   #22
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Wow! Who and where in TN is this being done?
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Looking good my friend !
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Old 12-16-2017, 01:42 PM   #25
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We have a partial roller now...

Rear axle and front sheet metal is next.
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