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**IronCanine** · 10-20-2014, 09:50 PM

Front seat belts mocked in. Cupholder console, so no floppys. My wife's opinion about the safety of this vehicle was unmoved by this pic.

**IronCanine** · 10-20-2014, 09:55 PM

The little eyebrow drain on the driver's side drip rail was ground away(along with about an eighth of an inch of the top of the drip in that section) at some point in the past...no doubt when the hideous repair to that seam was previously done. Thanks Dwayne for this section...now we can graft this part of the drip back in.

Blown06 · 10-20-2014, 10:10 PM

Looks perfectly safe to me! Actually for 1970 that was probably considered overkill.

**IronCanine** · 10-21-2014, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown06

Looks perfectly safe to me! Actually for 1970 that was probably considered overkill.

Yeah I figure as long as I don't hit someone, no one hits me, and I don't invert it...it's as safe as any other vehicle.

**IronCanine** · 10-21-2014, 08:59 PM

Started coming apart again. Body scheduled to come off tomorrow and frame work to begin.

**IronCanine** · 10-22-2014, 09:27 PM

Well...it's official.

**IronCanine** · 10-22-2014, 09:31 PM

...Always with the surprises!

**IronCanine** · 10-22-2014, 09:34 PM

Super Pro install on the hitch...40 man hours budgeted for it's removal.

**IronCanine** · 10-22-2014, 09:36 PM

More fine frame fixins.

**IronCanine** · 10-22-2014, 09:42 PM

A lot of effort already expended...who needs a stinking rotisserie?

Blown06 · 10-22-2014, 10:05 PM

Man that's some messed up frame rails, but I would imagine you can fix it. Just gonna take up a bunch of time.

**IronCanine** · 10-22-2014, 10:06 PM

I love this stuff.

**IronCanine** · 10-22-2014, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown06

Man that's some messed up frame rails, but I would imagine you can fix it. Just gonna take up a bunch of time.

Gotta fix it...when we're done, I want something to be left from the original truck. Let's face it, since I'm married to her...she's got a lot of new, the bow tie will be blue, it's got a lot of stuff borrowed from other trucks...gotta have something old.

Blown06 · 10-22-2014, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

Gotta fix it...when we're done, I want something to be left from the original truck. Let's face it, since I'm married to her...she's got a lot of new, the bow tie will be blue, it's got a lot of stuff borrowed from other trucks...gotta have something old.

that's the spirit.

**IronCanine** · 10-23-2014, 07:54 PM

More teardown, and a fun surprise for a change...an easter egg under the dash pad.

**IronCanine** · 10-23-2014, 08:05 PM

For those of you hard core aficionados out there, you'll know what this pic means...YES, this is the one of one 1970 Blazer that was the test mule for the prototype 350 that became Chevrolet's workhorse for years 77-79. Though there are no actual period photos, luckily we have a few engineer death bed confessions on a cassette tape on top of the clearly vintage 1970 grease. Russo and Steele have not stopped calling me since the discovery.

**IronCanine** · 10-29-2014, 10:21 PM

Sometimes the mail is more fun to open than other times.

**IronCanine** · 10-29-2014, 10:25 PM

Back from the machine shop...and about 5 pounds lighter.

Blown06 · 10-29-2014, 10:25 PM

Nice, it's sad that we get so excited over the mail. But they look so good!

**IronCanine** · 10-29-2014, 10:28 PM

Running out of bolts to turn....final clean up and repairs and then off to powder coater tomorrow.

**DeadheadNM** · 10-29-2014, 10:29 PM

Good deal!

SpankyDozer · 10-30-2014, 10:35 AM

what is your assessment of the reproduction rear panels? Are those the panels Southern Kentucky is offering? $700 each is a handfull.

**IronCanine** · 10-30-2014, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SpankyDozer

what is your assessment of the reproduction rear panels? Are those the panels Southern Kentucky is offering? $700 each is a handfull.

They worked well for us. When we started pulling it apart, it became apparent that we really didn't have a choice. I did get them from South Kentucky Classics...mainly because I needed them when I needed them and they had them in stock and could ship right then. I saw some when they first came out at a swap meet in Moultrie, GA(different vendor). At the time I didn't think I'd ever need them and was on the hunt for OE patch panels. I feel certain the cash price at that swap meet would have been less than $700.

They're not a skin, it's the complete side. It has all the structure and they pre-fit pretty easily. The biggest problem we had with reproduction parts were a lower tailgate scrub (that took a bit to work out, maybe more yet) and mating the bed patch with the front of the rear deck. At the time the Blazer deck wasn't available and the bed patch was narrower at the wheel wells than the original.

...in short, I hate to give any reproduction sheet metal part a glowing endorsement because they can be so variable from case to case. But these worked very well for us...and were ultimately cheaper and less time consuming than extensive grafting.

SpankyDozer · 10-30-2014, 07:40 PM

thanks for the feedback. i'm gonna need a set as well but was hesitant because they haven't been on the market that long. You're the first that i've seen use them. Your progress is great. definitely subscribed!

OLDYELLOW · 11-09-2014, 08:59 PM

Can't wait to see some more pictures

10-20-2014, 09:50 PM	#51
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,712	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Front seat belts mocked in. Cupholder console, so no floppys. My wife's opinion about the safety of this vehicle was unmoved by this pic. Attached Images

10-20-2014, 09:55 PM	#52
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,712	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off The little eyebrow drain on the driver's side drip rail was ground away(along with about an eighth of an inch of the top of the drip in that section) at some point in the past...no doubt when the hideous repair to that seam was previously done. Thanks Dwayne for this section...now we can graft this part of the drip back in. Attached Images Last edited by IronCanine; 10-21-2014 at 10:39 PM.

10-20-2014, 10:10 PM	#53
Blown06 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Burnet, Tx Posts: 332	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Looks perfectly safe to me! Actually for 1970 that was probably considered overkill. __________________ Me: Jarrod My project: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=646563

10-21-2014, 08:59 PM	#55
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,712	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Started coming apart again. Body scheduled to come off tomorrow and frame work to begin. Attached Images

10-22-2014, 09:27 PM	#56
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,712	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Well...it's official. Attached Images

10-22-2014, 09:31 PM	#57
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,712	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off ...Always with the surprises! Attached Images

10-22-2014, 09:34 PM	#58
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,712	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Super Pro install on the hitch...40 man hours budgeted for it's removal. Attached Images

10-22-2014, 09:36 PM	#59
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,712	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off More fine frame fixins. Attached Images

10-22-2014, 09:42 PM	#60
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,712	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off A lot of effort already expended...who needs a stinking rotisserie? Attached Images

10-22-2014, 10:05 PM	#61
Blown06 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Burnet, Tx Posts: 332	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Man that's some messed up frame rails, but I would imagine you can fix it. Just gonna take up a bunch of time. __________________ Me: Jarrod My project: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=646563

10-22-2014, 10:06 PM	#62
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,712	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off I love this stuff. Attached Images

10-23-2014, 07:54 PM	#65
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,712	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off More teardown, and a fun surprise for a change...an easter egg under the dash pad. Attached Images

10-23-2014, 08:05 PM	#66
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,712	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off For those of you hard core aficionados out there, you'll know what this pic means...YES, this is the one of one 1970 Blazer that was the test mule for the prototype 350 that became Chevrolet's workhorse for years 77-79. Though there are no actual period photos, luckily we have a few engineer death bed confessions on a cassette tape on top of the clearly vintage 1970 grease. Russo and Steele have not stopped calling me since the discovery. Attached Images Last edited by IronCanine; 10-23-2014 at 09:23 PM.

10-29-2014, 10:21 PM	#67
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,712	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Sometimes the mail is more fun to open than other times. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

10-29-2014, 10:25 PM	#68
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,712	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Back from the machine shop...and about 5 pounds lighter. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."



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10-29-2014, 10:25 PM	#69
Blown06 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Burnet, Tx Posts: 332	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Nice, it's sad that we get so excited over the mail. But they look so good! __________________ Me: Jarrod My project: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=646563

10-29-2014, 10:28 PM	#70
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,712	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Running out of bolts to turn....final clean up and repairs and then off to powder coater tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

10-29-2014, 10:29 PM	#71
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,428	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Good deal! __________________ 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

10-30-2014, 10:35 AM	#72
SpankyDozer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Madisonville, LA Posts: 2	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off what is your assessment of the reproduction rear panels? Are those the panels Southern Kentucky is offering? $700 each is a handfull.

10-30-2014, 07:40 PM	#74
SpankyDozer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Madisonville, LA Posts: 2	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off thanks for the feedback. i'm gonna need a set as well but was hesitant because they haven't been on the market that long. You're the first that i've seen use them. Your progress is great. definitely subscribed!

11-09-2014, 08:59 PM	#75
OLDYELLOW Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 63	Re: 70 Blazer Frame Off Can't wait to see some more pictures

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