My winter project

[7D2N]

Originally Posted by craneboy72

Where u able to find the rubber part that was stapled to the metal of the dust seal and do u have any pics installed

Craneboy, I got the kit from LMC and used the assembly manual for help. This is how they turned out.

7D2N

[craneboy72]

Looks great thanks for taking the time and posting all the pics

[Tom Vogel]

Those things are kind of a pain to install.

[7D2N]

I found seat support patches from a truck to use. The floor mounting braces look close but the mounting holes are a bit different, I need to cut the blazer floor and move the braces to the new patches.

[lks dcvn]

You are getting in the fun part of the build. Once you have the mechanical in good enough shape to drive it - you can repair the cosmetic and rust as you go.

Nice work so far!

[7D2N]

Now the front is off and I can see what I'm working with, the sway bar and these brackets are going. I plan to get a stock look with an minor lift. Anyone know if this harness for the smog pump.

Thanks
7D2N

[7D2N]

I got the windshield header today. I'm checking measurements and it looks pretty good so far and a lot better than what I have now.

[lks dcvn]

Cool - new parts - will be watching you work with the header piece - needed it in the past and sold the truck before that part came out.

Some light reading for another member who used the same parts and found some challenges using them.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655031

Not sure if the parts have changed any since that post is from 2015.

Keep us posted on your progress with the new header pieces.

[Tom Vogel]

I do not believe the smog pump had any electric hookup. I also believe that Morgan county is smog exempt for your truck. Am I wrong on that?

[69-72]

Originally Posted by 7D2N

I got the windshield header today. I'm checking measurements and it looks pretty good so far and a lot better than what I have now.

I'm not sure if you saw my thread on my experience with installing one of these but bolt up your visors to make sure everything lines up, I had to move some of the nut serts a significant amount to have the visors sit right.

[7D2N]

Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

I do not believe the smog pump had any electric hookup. I also believe that Morgan county is smog exempt for your truck. Am I wrong on that?

Tom the blazer was smog equipped, just trying to figure out what and where the harness went. I think I have the AC harness checked out.

Thanks
7D2N

[7D2N]

Originally Posted by 69-72

I'm not sure if you saw my thread on my experience with installing one of these but bolt up your visors to make sure everything lines up, I had to move some of the nut serts a significant amount to have the visors sit right.

69-72 I checked your thread many times before I went this route and thank you. I think this is my best way to go. I have been carefully checking measurements on my original and I put the visors supports on with bolts and holes seem to be spot on. Then again it's just 5 parts out of the box right now.

7D2N

[7D2N]

Windshield is out, I'll have my work cut out for this and really test my skill level.

[7D2N]

I got the mock up done so now start welding together. 69-72 I had to move the mounting holes for the visors also. Thanks for sharing your information it help me alot.

7D2N

[7D2N]

more.

[69-72]

Looks good. Triple check everything, hard to change later.

[cleszkie]

Cutting the windshield frame off is a BIG leap of faith when you first do it. But once you have it repaired you will feel great. I nearly crapped myself when I stepped back after cutting mine off. But after grafting the donor frame back on, I felt a great boost of confidence.

[7D2N]

Originally Posted by cleszkie

Cutting the windshield frame off is a BIG leap of faith when you first do it. But once you have it repaired you will feel great. I nearly crapped myself when I stepped back after cutting mine off. But after grafting the donor frame back on, I felt a great boost of confidence.

It went better than I was expected, I knew where the new parts were suppose to be but just a little scary to start chopping.

[7D2N]

Finished the windshield header and the top is bolted down to start floor work. I will say it's a bit time consuming but will work great.

[7D2N]

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[7D2N]

and some more.

[BobbyK]

Originally Posted by craneboy72

Where u able to find the rubber part that was stapled to the metal of the dust seal and do u have any pics installed

I got mine at GMC Pauls
http://www.gmcpauls.com/

Kind of a pain to put together.

[Tom Vogel]

The progress is looking good!

[7D2N]

Slow progress but still moving along. I have the old lift out and working on a new 4" with rear blocks, the old springs are shot but found a set of rear that will replace the ones if have.

[7D2N]

I worked with two sets of rear springs replacing broken leafs and making a good set, rear blocks and springs for the lift are set.