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Honest Bob · 05-25-2022, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

Good work - somehow I missed the last update. And tell us more about the cool new squarebody. Your new wheels and tires look the business. Just right for the rig, I think.

Thanks!

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.

LT7A · 05-26-2022, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Honest Bob

Thanks!

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.

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.

Honest Bob · 05-26-2022, 07:54 AM

Here is a link to the Blazer's thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=834844

Honest Bob · 01-20-2023, 07:33 PM

I have started the rust repair on the cab.

Honest Bob · 01-20-2023, 07:34 PM

Further progress

willem445 · 01-21-2023, 05:47 PM

Nice progress so far!

What have you been using for paint and primer? Has it been holding up?

evan · 01-29-2023, 12:49 AM

I'm always in for rust repair. Keep us posted!

Honest Bob · 02-01-2023, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by willem445

Nice progress so far!

What have you been using for paint and primer? Has it been holding up?

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.

Honest Bob · 02-01-2023, 09:18 PM

I think I have the kick panel about where I want it.

PowerdbyChevy79 · 02-04-2023, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Honest Bob

I think I have the kick panel about where I want it.

Nice Work...

Honest Bob · 03-03-2023, 08:26 PM

Floor patched and inner rocker on.

Honest Bob · 05-02-2023, 05:03 PM

Body work continued. One side is done and the passenger side it cut apart.

Honest Bob · 05-02-2023, 05:05 PM

Im pretty happy with how things went. Its a ton of cutting, welding, grinding, drilling.

Honest Bob · 05-02-2023, 05:06 PM

Closer to the end.

Honest Bob · 09-23-2023, 10:58 PM

Progress on the passenger side.

Honest Bob · 09-23-2023, 10:59 PM

New panels going on.

Honest Bob · 09-23-2023, 11:01 PM

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.

Honest Bob · 09-23-2023, 11:05 PM

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.

LT7A · 09-24-2023, 11:06 AM

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.

Honest Bob · 11-25-2023, 07:33 PM

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

Shifty One · 11-27-2023, 10:45 AM

Nice work on what many would consider too far gone!

Honest Bob · 11-30-2023, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Shifty One

Nice work on what many would consider too far gone!

hahaha where I am from this is about as rust free as you get for an early squarebody.

Shifty One · 11-30-2023, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Honest Bob

hahaha where I am from this is about as rust free as you get for an early squarebody.

I'm on the other side, we get rotten interiors/dashes/rubber and paint.

Honest Bob · 12-27-2023, 10:42 PM

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!

Honest Bob · 03-29-2024, 08:05 PM

Doors, cab clearance lights, AC BOX, Fenders, and hood installed.

05-26-2022, 07:54 AM	#53
Honest Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Easton PA Posts: 219	Re: Big Blue Here is a link to the Blazer's thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=834844 __________________ 1975 GMC C35 - Junk yard survivor. 1986 Pampered Private - M1009

01-20-2023, 07:33 PM	#54
Honest Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Easton PA Posts: 219	Re: Big Blue I have started the rust repair on the cab. Attached Images __________________ 1975 GMC C35 - Junk yard survivor. 1986 Pampered Private - M1009

01-20-2023, 07:34 PM	#55
Honest Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Easton PA Posts: 219	Re: Big Blue Further progress Attached Images __________________ 1975 GMC C35 - Junk yard survivor. 1986 Pampered Private - M1009

01-21-2023, 05:47 PM	#56
willem445 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 242	Re: Big Blue Nice progress so far! What have you been using for paint and primer? Has it been holding up?

01-29-2023, 12:49 AM	#57
evan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 488	Re: Big Blue I'm always in for rust repair. Keep us posted! __________________ Evan B.

02-01-2023, 09:18 PM	#59
Honest Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Easton PA Posts: 219	Re: Big Blue I think I have the kick panel about where I want it. Attached Images __________________ 1975 GMC C35 - Junk yard survivor. 1986 Pampered Private - M1009

03-03-2023, 08:26 PM	#61
Honest Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Easton PA Posts: 219	Re: Big Blue Floor patched and inner rocker on. Attached Images __________________ 1975 GMC C35 - Junk yard survivor. 1986 Pampered Private - M1009

05-02-2023, 05:03 PM	#62
Honest Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Easton PA Posts: 219	Re: Big Blue Body work continued. One side is done and the passenger side it cut apart. Attached Images __________________ 1975 GMC C35 - Junk yard survivor. 1986 Pampered Private - M1009

05-02-2023, 05:05 PM	#63
Honest Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Easton PA Posts: 219	Re: Big Blue Im pretty happy with how things went. Its a ton of cutting, welding, grinding, drilling. Attached Images __________________ 1975 GMC C35 - Junk yard survivor. 1986 Pampered Private - M1009

05-02-2023, 05:06 PM	#64
Honest Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Easton PA Posts: 219	Re: Big Blue Closer to the end. Attached Images __________________ 1975 GMC C35 - Junk yard survivor. 1986 Pampered Private - M1009

09-23-2023, 10:58 PM	#65
Honest Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Easton PA Posts: 219	Re: Big Blue Progress on the passenger side. Attached Images __________________ 1975 GMC C35 - Junk yard survivor. 1986 Pampered Private - M1009

09-23-2023, 10:59 PM	#66
Honest Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Easton PA Posts: 219	Re: Big Blue New panels going on. Attached Images __________________ 1975 GMC C35 - Junk yard survivor. 1986 Pampered Private - M1009

09-23-2023, 11:01 PM	#67
Honest Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Easton PA Posts: 219	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. Attached Images __________________ 1975 GMC C35 - Junk yard survivor. 1986 Pampered Private - M1009

09-23-2023, 11:05 PM	#68
Honest Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Easton PA Posts: 219	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. Attached Images __________________ 1975 GMC C35 - Junk yard survivor. 1986 Pampered Private - M1009

09-24-2023, 11:06 AM	#69
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,615	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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11-25-2023, 07:33 PM	#70
Honest Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Easton PA Posts: 219	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 Attached Images __________________ 1975 GMC C35 - Junk yard survivor. 1986 Pampered Private - M1009

11-27-2023, 10:45 AM	#71
Shifty One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 732	Re: Big Blue Nice work on what many would consider too far gone! __________________ 1987 V20 farm-hand rescue 1998 C2500 lot-rot rescue

12-27-2023, 10:42 PM	#74
Honest Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Easton PA Posts: 219	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! Attached Images __________________ 1975 GMC C35 - Junk yard survivor. 1986 Pampered Private - M1009

03-29-2024, 08:05 PM	#75
Honest Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Easton PA Posts: 219	Re: Big Blue Doors, cab clearance lights, AC BOX, Fenders, and hood installed. Attached Images __________________ 1975 GMC C35 - Junk yard survivor. 1986 Pampered Private - M1009

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