The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1969 - 1972 Blazers and Jimmys Message Board > 1969 - 1972 Blazers and Jimmys Projects and Builds

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-19-2010, 12:56 AM   #1
red71cheyenne
Back in the sticks
 
red71cheyenne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Fordland, MO
Posts: 3,188
Re: PO has me PO'd

Quote:
Originally Posted by MiniD View Post
I love most of the styling on the new Camaros, but that dashboard makes babies cry. Very nice ride in every other regard.
The dash is a little Spartan, I would have liked the back-lighting to have extended to it as well. Might be something I can upgrade to on my own. Once I get brave enough to do anything other than change oil and put gas in it that is.
__________________
1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection
1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port
2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro
2011 K1500 Suburban
2014 K1500 Pickup
2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty
red71cheyenne is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-17-2010, 06:18 PM   #2
msgross
Registered User
 
msgross's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Central PA
Posts: 12,201
Re: PO has me PO'd

HEY!

it was my idea for that patch... ask Jon!


I'm actually glad he didn't have it when I asked, I would have tried to save my bedsides... what a mess that would have been
__________________
The Garage:
1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit"
1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig"
1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else"
1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie"


My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

Last edited by msgross; 03-17-2010 at 06:19 PM.
msgross is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2010, 11:36 PM   #3
68GMCCustom
Truck and auto performance nut
 
68GMCCustom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: McKinney,Texas
Posts: 3,848
Re: PO has me PO'd

sorry.

As you can see...I guess... I'm a detail guy.
__________________
Kurt -

'68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy
'72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close
'06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD
'18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver
'95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto...

my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken
A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken
68GMCCustom is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-20-2010, 11:16 AM   #4
red71cheyenne
Back in the sticks
 
red71cheyenne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Fordland, MO
Posts: 3,188
Re: PO has me PO'd

Quote:
Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom View Post
sorry.

As you can see...I guess... I'm a detail guy.
No worries, I'd like it even if it was just one of the 6 cylinder versions.
__________________
1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection
1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port
2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro
2011 K1500 Suburban
2014 K1500 Pickup
2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty
red71cheyenne is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-20-2010, 11:27 AM   #5
68GMCCustom
Truck and auto performance nut
 
68GMCCustom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: McKinney,Texas
Posts: 3,848
Re: PO has me PO'd

no doubt. They run really well and still get good mpgs.

We're planning on ordering a Camaro convertible after they come out. It may be a Z/28 (556hp LSA?) convertible if its released by the time we order and with a rag top...otherwise a RS/SS convertible with a stick.
__________________
Kurt -

'68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy
'72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close
'06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD
'18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver
'95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto...

my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken
A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken
68GMCCustom is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-20-2010, 12:41 PM   #6
jaros44sr
Registered User
 
jaros44sr's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454
Posts: 9,454
Re: PO has me PO'd

Quote:
Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom View Post
no doubt. They run really well and still get good mpgs.

We're planning on ordering a Camaro convertible after they come out. It may be a Z/28 (556hp LSA?) convertible if its released by the time we order and with a rag top...otherwise a RS/SS convertible with a stick.
some people have all the luck, me I just want to finish the Jimmy
__________________
Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man

All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted

Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training
SAFETY FIRST

AS usual, off topic

They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first


Jim
jaros44sr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-20-2010, 01:17 PM   #7
red71cheyenne
Back in the sticks
 
red71cheyenne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Fordland, MO
Posts: 3,188
Re: PO has me PO'd

Quote:
Originally Posted by jaros44sr View Post
some people have all the luck, me I just want to finish the Jimmy
I've been saying the same thing about the Blazer! I'd like to drive it some and leave the Camaro at home for a change. Gotta get the top painted and windshield in first.

I can't wait to see what that convertible is going to look like tho. Its gonna be sweet!!
__________________
1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection
1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port
2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro
2011 K1500 Suburban
2014 K1500 Pickup
2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty
red71cheyenne is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-23-2010, 01:42 AM   #8
low'n slow
Too Dumb To Know Better
 
low'n slow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 882
Re: PO has me PO'd

Jim, you close to driving that thing yet?

I'm hoping to fire mine up next weekend. I need to start a thread with all the picures I have taken.

I'm glad you got to spend some time with your boys. I only have 1 at home the other 2 are alot futher away and I don't get to see them very often.

Doug
low'n slow is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-23-2010, 07:44 PM   #9
jaros44sr
Registered User
 
jaros44sr's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454
Posts: 9,454
Re: PO has me PO'd

Quote:
Originally Posted by low'n slow View Post
Jim, you close to driving that thing yet?

I'm hoping to fire mine up next weekend. I need to start a thread with all the picures I have taken.

I'm glad you got to spend some time with your boys. I only have 1 at home the other 2 are alot futher away and I don't get to see them very often.

Doug
Thanks for asking Doug, but I'm still trying to get the motor back together. Had a couple hours this weekend and got the timing chain and cover finalized and installed. Now it's on to the oil pan, seem to have a problem with one of the bolt holes...gotta look into that

Good luck with the engine start, and yes it is always a good time hanging out with the boys. Be patient, they always seem to drift back home eventually


seems like the 3/4" fastners work better than the 1/2" ones, just to short to grab! The bottom corners are the worst, no clearance room to swing the fastners up, My idea of using a hook tool to grab the fastner and swing it up was somewhat a success. I only stabbed my finger once, no where near as bad as Levi, that thing had to hurt




__________________
Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man

All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted

Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training
SAFETY FIRST

AS usual, off topic

They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first


Jim

Last edited by jaros44sr; 05-23-2010 at 07:47 PM.
jaros44sr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-24-2010, 01:29 PM   #10
jaros44sr
Registered User
 
jaros44sr's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454
Posts: 9,454
Re: PO has me PO'd

Well had a couple hours to mount up the oil pan, dang PO had the rear passenger side cross threaded...put some grey RTV silicone in the top 4 corners where the block meets the gasket. Had to drop the oil filter to get at one of the oil pan bolts

Much easier job with the DIY4X4 crossmember flanged, no support this time from the top of the motor

Once I get the valve covers bolted down, I should be able to add oil and prime the engine thru the dizzy hole.
Big improvement from the days of finding plastic chunks from the timing sprocket in the oil pan





__________________
Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man

All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted

Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training
SAFETY FIRST

AS usual, off topic

They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first


Jim

Last edited by jaros44sr; 05-24-2010 at 02:20 PM.
jaros44sr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-24-2010, 02:59 PM   #11
red71cheyenne
Back in the sticks
 
red71cheyenne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Fordland, MO
Posts: 3,188
Re: PO has me PO'd

mmm, shiny and orange..

That timing cover is sweet too! Is there another part of the cover that goes over the cam?
__________________
1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection
1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port
2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro
2011 K1500 Suburban
2014 K1500 Pickup
2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty
red71cheyenne is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-24-2010, 05:35 PM   #12
jaros44sr
Registered User
 
jaros44sr's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454
Posts: 9,454
Re: PO has me PO'd

Quote:
Originally Posted by red71cheyenne View Post
mmm, shiny and orange..

That timing cover is sweet too! Is there another part of the cover that goes over the cam?
Yeah, it has the cam button on it, I have to adjust it to run loose, didn't get to that yet

mmmmmmm, shiny and orange
__________________
Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man

All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted

Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training
SAFETY FIRST

AS usual, off topic

They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first


Jim
jaros44sr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2010, 08:15 AM   #13
Tynee
I miss this truck.
 
Tynee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A.
Posts: 2,863
Re: PO has me PO'd

Aren't those kevlar gloves with the grip on the palms great? I've got a buddy who supplies me somewhate steady from the storehouse at his office. I love 'em.
__________________
'07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride.

'08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.
Tynee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2010, 09:58 AM   #14
jaros44sr
Registered User
 
jaros44sr's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454
Posts: 9,454
Re: PO has me PO'd

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chevyman63 View Post
So you are working on it......
yes, new set of tpi's are at the machine shop, s/b done early next week
just another gift from the PO, worn rocker stud...

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tynee View Post
Aren't those kevlar gloves with the grip on the palms great? I've got a buddy who supplies me somewhate steady from the storehouse at his office. I love 'em.
Yeah, I used them for the sheetmetal work, and just kept using them for greasie jobs
__________________
Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man

All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted

Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training
SAFETY FIRST

AS usual, off topic

They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first


Jim

Last edited by jaros44sr; 07-01-2010 at 10:35 AM.
jaros44sr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2010, 12:28 PM   #15
vtblazer
Registered User
 
vtblazer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Central Vermont
Posts: 8,538
Re: PO has me PO'd

...man, look at you go!
vtblazer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2010, 03:43 PM   #16
jaros44sr
Registered User
 
jaros44sr's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454
Posts: 9,454
Re: PO has me PO'd

Quote:
Originally Posted by vtblazer View Post
...man, look at you go!
Thanks K, just got the vinyl in from SMS! First attempt was wrong, sent me the same matrl. for the seat bottom as the seat back. Second attempt was correct and even sent RTA with postage to return...Great people to deal with thru this whole process

Seats should go off to the shop early next week, pics to follow!!

How's the flying up there, great weather down here

Hey did ya buy that fibreglas frontend?
__________________
Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man

All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted

Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training
SAFETY FIRST

AS usual, off topic

They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first


Jim

Last edited by jaros44sr; 07-01-2010 at 03:55 PM.
jaros44sr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-16-2010, 02:44 PM   #17
jaros44sr
Registered User
 
jaros44sr's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454
Posts: 9,454
Re: PO has me PO'd

VORTEC'D with small runners and a .464 lift Comp Cam! Heads have dual bolt patterns for the Valve Covers and the Intake
More to follow





__________________
Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man

All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted

Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training
SAFETY FIRST

AS usual, off topic

They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first


Jim

Last edited by jaros44sr; 07-16-2010 at 02:48 PM.
jaros44sr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-16-2010, 08:33 PM   #18
low'n slow
Too Dumb To Know Better
 
low'n slow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 882
Re: PO has me PO'd

Looks good Jim!
low'n slow is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2010, 01:05 PM   #19
jaros44sr
Registered User
 
jaros44sr's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454
Posts: 9,454
Re: PO has me PO'd

Thanks Guys, more eye candy, but first FUBAR

Took the head out of the box to paint, got going on the coating and something didn't seem right. It was the machining on the v/c mounting surface!!!

The angle was wrong, and to correct it, they remachined it at the proper angle and relief cut half of the v/c mounting hole boss....afreakin'mazing from GMPP!

So, my call goes out to Jeg's customer service, not another one in stock, crap! Her supplier is 5 days BO, but she pulls the ace of spades out of the deck and says " SUMMIT has it in stock " I wanted to reach thru the phone and kiss her, yesterday the head arrives

Gotta send this girl some flowers
__________________
Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man

All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted

Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training
SAFETY FIRST

AS usual, off topic

They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first


Jim

Last edited by jaros44sr; 07-23-2010 at 01:13 PM.
jaros44sr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2010, 01:11 PM   #20
jaros44sr
Registered User
 
jaros44sr's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454
Posts: 9,454
Re: PO has me PO'd

pics







__________________
Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man

All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted

Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training
SAFETY FIRST

AS usual, off topic

They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first


Jim
jaros44sr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2010, 02:29 PM   #21
Chevyman63
Can't wait to retire!!
 
Chevyman63's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Corunna, MI
Posts: 1,575
Re: PO has me PO'd

You're almost done.
__________________

2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0
1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles)
1972 4x4 Blazer
2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton
1970 Corvette (sons project)

RIP
- CLR 10/11/09
Chevyman63 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2010, 02:59 PM   #22
sdailey
The Few, The Proud
 
sdailey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ball Ground, Georgia
Posts: 1,830
Re: PO has me PO'd

Dang Jim. You're making some killer progress. Keep up the good work.
__________________
Shannon
sdailey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-25-2010, 09:01 PM   #23
jaros44sr
Registered User
 
jaros44sr's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454
Posts: 9,454
Re: PO has me PO'd

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chevyman63 View Post
You're almost done.
Tim, not sure if this one will ever get done
__________________
Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man

All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted

Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training
SAFETY FIRST

AS usual, off topic

They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first


Jim
jaros44sr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-25-2010, 08:46 PM   #24
VA72C10
VA72C10
 
VA72C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Midlothian, VA
Posts: 25,269
Re: PO has me PO'd

nice progress...and I like the pictures. have an artistic feel to them...
__________________
Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.
VA72C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-25-2010, 08:59 PM   #25
jaros44sr
Registered User
 
jaros44sr's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454
Posts: 9,454
Re: PO has me PO'd

Quote:
Originally Posted by VA72C10 View Post
nice progress...and I like the pictures. have an artistic feel to them...
Thanks Va., I just shoot whatever is shiny,kinda like doin' that almost as much as building...glad you enjoyed 'em

Sorta lost track of your build, is it down in the 4x4 build section. Don't get allota time to enjoy all the builds, but I do remember yours was one I enjoyed watching
__________________
Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man

All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted

Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training
SAFETY FIRST

AS usual, off topic

They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first


Jim

Last edited by jaros44sr; 07-25-2010 at 09:00 PM.
jaros44sr is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:10 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com