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Dale99 · 05-17-2014, 10:01 PM

Installed composite bright lights
changed the oil
wired up the tilt wheel selector light
figured out why my turn signals wont turn off.

Soundbox · 05-17-2014, 10:19 PM

Took the cover off and saw what should be on the road and enjoyed..

BabyBlue · 05-18-2014, 11:39 PM

Shined her up and took her to the car show.

mtully79 · 05-19-2014, 11:57 AM

Bought new rims/tires.

Out with the old...

And in with the new

warrpath4x4 · 05-19-2014, 05:16 PM

bought my blazer, or will get the title to it tonight and pick it up

Wasted Income · 05-20-2014, 04:18 PM

Got some groceries. It is a slow grocery getter, after all.

**jaros44sr** · 05-20-2014, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mtully79

Bought new rims/tires.

Out with the old...

And in with the new

Looks very good like that.....

asolde · 05-20-2014, 08:23 PM

I been working on my A/C controller the past two afternoons, two more cables and a couple of bulbs and it's installed.

1972 Jimmy · 05-20-2014, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

Got some groceries. It is a slow grocery getter, after all.

Love the the grocery getter / family vehicle! (Kids car seat in the back) we take our two little ones out for rides all the time with the car seats kids in the back and the top off! the kids absolutely love it! Have fun this summer!

**DeadheadNM** · 05-20-2014, 11:03 PM

Installed a tilt column I had rebuilt and painted saddle to match....and added a NOS saddle steering wheel

Have to say, the quality of the tilt rebuild is outstanding, he exceeded expectations and the paint is a great match to the OEM column - member Kevsclassics did the rebuild and was great to work with.

Wasted Income · 05-21-2014, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972 Jimmy

Love the the grocery getter / family vehicle! (Kids car seat in the back) we take our two little ones out for rides all the time with the car seats kids in the back and the top off! the kids absolutely love it! Have fun this summer!

Absolutely! My daughter loves cruising around in the blaze with the lid off. We just had our 2nd kid 2 weeks ago, so I have a feeling the top will be on the majority of the summer

I don't think our newborn would like getting blasted by the wind very much, lol. Gives me a reason to finish up the Vintage Air install.

mtully79 · 05-21-2014, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Looks very good like that.....

Thanks Jim!

**dutchmanz** · 05-21-2014, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Installed a tilt column I had rebuilt and painted saddle to match....and added a NOS saddle steering wheel

Have to say, the quality of the tilt rebuild is outstanding, he exceeded expectations and the paint is a great match to the OEM column - member Kevsclassics did the rebuild and was great to work with.

WOW, so that's what my Blazer should look like inside...except for Orange not Green. Looks amazing!

**DeadheadNM** · 05-21-2014, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dutchmanz

WOW, so that's what my Blazer should look like inside...except for Orange not Green. Looks amazing!

Thanks! Ignore the dangling duct work - waiting for a gasket to finish my heater core replacement.

Moreyel · 05-23-2014, 12:47 AM

Deadhead, yours is the first I've seen with those panels. I didn't know some even came with them.
Are you bringing that one to Alb.? Or we're u already here? I'm finally daily driving mine since 1-1/2 yrs ago.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-23-2014, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Moreyel

Deadhead, yours is the first I've seen with those panels. I didn't know some even came with them.
Are you bringing that one to Alb.? Or we're u already here? I'm finally daily driving mine since 1-1/2 yrs ago.

Hey! Those panels are found in CST optioned K5's. With double wall tops these have to be removed to access the top bolts in order to remove the top. On Wasted Income's post #56 above you can see the brackets used to attach the panels to the bedsides. Glad to hear your driving it now - post up some pics! I'll be visiting ABQ in 2 weeks - need some El Modelo and Marble beer. Pete

Moreyel · 05-23-2014, 11:12 AM

remember I had fuel gauge problems this past winter? I think you had offered some suggestions. I ended up diagnosing everything, including the resistor on back of the gauge. Turned out it was a bad ground, after I replace the sending unit! It's hard to remember, but we have to KISS!

Are driving a Blazer down here? Lets get together for one of those Modelo's when your're here. I'll PM you my cell.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-23-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Moreyel

remember I had fuel gauge problems this past winter? I think you had offered some suggestions. I ended up diagnosing everything, including the resistor on back of the gauge. Turned out it was a bad ground, after I replace the sending unit! It's hard to remember, but we have to KISS!

Are driving a Blazer down here? Lets get together for one of those Modelo's when your're here. I'll PM you my cell.

Got it. Thx! Will do -too bad the Ponderosa on S14 is closed

**dutchmanz** · 05-23-2014, 06:25 PM

I took the top of for the first time since I've owned it. I'll work on installing the soft top later. Here's a picture of the Blazer in its natural environment.

asolde · 05-23-2014, 08:23 PM

I refurbished my doors today. Also got my seats done with new covers.

Moreyel · 05-24-2014, 11:43 AM

Man, now that I finally got the new engine running, I've got renewed interest. Yesterday, I took and had a new exhaust put on. I went out in front of the rear wheels with a couple of Flowmasters.

Next week, alignment with new wheels.

Today, I started building a pulley system in the shop to help pull the top off!

Man, I'm back on it and having a great time!

timski69gmc · 05-24-2014, 01:02 PM

Well, got most of my e-brake installed. But again, the intermediate cable was too short.
Guess I need a custom one. The one from Inline Tube was at least 4" too short. In the meantime, I had another one come from Alberta, and it is still too short, almost 2". Will ship the one back to IT, and see if they can send me one 6" longer. I have been working on the e-brake since last June. If it wasn't wrong or waiting parts, it was winter and too cold to get in the carport to work.
Otherwise, hoping to rebuild the steering box this weekend. Hopefully it goes better.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-24-2014, 08:31 PM

Finished the heater core install (some of the OEM style tower clamps I started with were a big failure), added a metal upper radiator tube I had Parkerized, got Roger Koop's OEM style battery cables installed while the RH inner fender was off, and added a set of NOS side marker lights as the repros were shedding their stainless trim rings. Then - I went for a short leisurely cruise....

**dutchmanz** · 05-25-2014, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I swapped the old RH rear CST panel for a repro and scrubbed the slider windows I was able to track down. Not sure I'm thrilled about the tint. Only set I've seen that's a factory tint - frames are black.

Where did you get the repro panels? I have all the brackets. It took me a few minutes staring at them to figure out what they were for.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-25-2014, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dutchmanz

Where did you get the repro panels? I have all the brackets. It took me a few minutes staring at them to figure out what they were for.

I ordered mine from Brothers but since learned member Truckseats carries them ( http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515957 ). Truckseats has provided me with great quality covers at a good price for two of my pickups. I'd try him first. These come from the same shop I believe and are made to order in the USA.

05-17-2014, 10:01 PM	#51
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Installed composite bright lights changed the oil wired up the tilt wheel selector light figured out why my turn signals wont turn off.

05-17-2014, 10:19 PM	#52
Soundbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 8	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Took the cover off and saw what should be on the road and enjoyed..

05-18-2014, 11:39 PM	#53
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Shined her up and took her to the car show. __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB.

05-19-2014, 11:57 AM	#54
mtully79 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 441	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Bought new rims/tires. Out with the old... And in with the new Attached Images

05-19-2014, 05:16 PM	#55
warrpath4x4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Prosser, WA Posts: 99	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? bought my blazer, or will get the title to it tonight and pick it up

05-20-2014, 04:18 PM	#56
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Got some groceries. It is a slow grocery getter, after all. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

05-20-2014, 08:23 PM	#58
asolde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Henderson Nevada Posts: 804	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? I been working on my A/C controller the past two afternoons, two more cables and a couple of bulbs and it's installed. __________________ 1972 cheverolet K5 CST Blazer 350/auto/AC/PS/PB/Aux Batt From Medford, Oregon

05-20-2014, 11:03 PM	#60
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Installed a tilt column I had rebuilt and painted saddle to match....and added a NOS saddle steering wheel Have to say, the quality of the tilt rebuild is outstanding, he exceeded expectations and the paint is a great match to the OEM column - member Kevsclassics did the rebuild and was great to work with. Attached Images __________________ 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

05-23-2014, 12:47 AM	#65
Moreyel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cedar Crest, NM Posts: 200	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Deadhead, yours is the first I've seen with those panels. I didn't know some even came with them. Are you bringing that one to Alb.? Or we're u already here? I'm finally daily driving mine since 1-1/2 yrs ago. __________________ 72 Blazer, 70 El Camino SS, Anniversary HD FatBoy, 2020 Ram 2500, 80 Vette, 65 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4 W/D Pickup and some more. Wife: 06 GMC Duramax 3500 4WD Single Wheel Next: Rust removal on my Blazer. Thinking of putting a 50 Chevy cab on a 76 Chev 4 WD pickup. Members Met: Aldtime, DeadheadNM

05-23-2014, 11:12 AM	#67
Moreyel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cedar Crest, NM Posts: 200	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? remember I had fuel gauge problems this past winter? I think you had offered some suggestions. I ended up diagnosing everything, including the resistor on back of the gauge. Turned out it was a bad ground, after I replace the sending unit! It's hard to remember, but we have to KISS! Are driving a Blazer down here? Lets get together for one of those Modelo's when your're here. I'll PM you my cell. __________________ 72 Blazer, 70 El Camino SS, Anniversary HD FatBoy, 2020 Ram 2500, 80 Vette, 65 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4 W/D Pickup and some more. Wife: 06 GMC Duramax 3500 4WD Single Wheel Next: Rust removal on my Blazer. Thinking of putting a 50 Chevy cab on a 76 Chev 4 WD pickup. Members Met: Aldtime, DeadheadNM

05-23-2014, 06:25 PM	#69
dutchmanz Knuckle Buster, Instructor Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pantego, NC Posts: 562	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? I took the top of for the first time since I've owned it. I'll work on installing the soft top later. Here's a picture of the Blazer in its natural environment. Attached Images __________________ Current classic fleet: 72 K5 Blazer CST, unrestored factory Orange paint...mostly 69 C10 factory SWB, 454, TH400, Saddle tan, Rust-o-ration 53 Studebaker M35 w/331 Reo gas I-6, Air Force Strata Blue

05-23-2014, 08:23 PM	#70
asolde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Henderson Nevada Posts: 804	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? I refurbished my doors today. Also got my seats done with new covers. Attached Images __________________ 1972 cheverolet K5 CST Blazer 350/auto/AC/PS/PB/Aux Batt From Medford, Oregon

05-24-2014, 11:43 AM	#71
Moreyel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cedar Crest, NM Posts: 200	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Man, now that I finally got the new engine running, I've got renewed interest. Yesterday, I took and had a new exhaust put on. I went out in front of the rear wheels with a couple of Flowmasters. Next week, alignment with new wheels. Today, I started building a pulley system in the shop to help pull the top off! Man, I'm back on it and having a great time! __________________ 72 Blazer, 70 El Camino SS, Anniversary HD FatBoy, 2020 Ram 2500, 80 Vette, 65 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4 W/D Pickup and some more. Wife: 06 GMC Duramax 3500 4WD Single Wheel Next: Rust removal on my Blazer. Thinking of putting a 50 Chevy cab on a 76 Chev 4 WD pickup. Members Met: Aldtime, DeadheadNM

05-24-2014, 01:02 PM	#72
timski69gmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cranbrook, BC Posts: 253	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Well, got most of my e-brake installed. But again, the intermediate cable was too short. Guess I need a custom one. The one from Inline Tube was at least 4" too short. In the meantime, I had another one come from Alberta, and it is still too short, almost 2". Will ship the one back to IT, and see if they can send me one 6" longer. I have been working on the e-brake since last June. If it wasn't wrong or waiting parts, it was winter and too cold to get in the carport to work. Otherwise, hoping to rebuild the steering box this weekend. Hopefully it goes better.

05-24-2014, 08:31 PM	#73
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Finished the heater core install (some of the OEM style tower clamps I started with were a big failure), added a metal upper radiator tube I had Parkerized, got Roger Koop's OEM style battery cables installed while the RH inner fender was off, and added a set of NOS side marker lights as the repros were shedding their stainless trim rings. Then - I went for a short leisurely cruise.... Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by DeadheadNM; 05-24-2014 at 08:57 PM.



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