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**ford555@comcast.net** · 07-23-2019, 01:13 AM

Crazy details; New seal for the wiper motor to the firewall and seal between the actuator arm and arbor, both OE quality from Heartbeat Chevrolet here in Olympia, WA. New wiper washer pump, all new hoses and fluid tank, new switch, knob, and interval wiper unit. Wow, $250 or so just for wipers, PLUS the arms and blades. Details are not cheap!

Green Monster · 07-24-2019, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ford555@comcast.net

Crazy details; New seal for the wiper motor to the firewall and seal between the actuator arm and arbor, both OE quality from Heartbeat Chevrolet here in Olympia, WA. New wiper washer pump, all new hoses and fluid tank, new switch, knob, and interval wiper unit. Wow, $250 or so just for wipers, PLUS the arms and blades. Details are not cheap!

Noce work! The wiper washer pump is on my list.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-22-2019, 09:51 PM

Finished caps ready to be installed...

psuedopimp · 07-22-2019, 10:02 PM

Man those are sexy!

**DeadheadNM** · 07-22-2019, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by psuedopimp

Man those are sexy!

Thanks! Would you believe those are vinyl wrapped? Was a real pita trying to get the paint to adhere to the chrome despite scuffing so tried vinyl and am pleased.

Chulisohombre · 07-23-2019, 08:20 AM

Replaced my door strikers this weekend. Four bolts and now my doors open and close like butter. Didn’t even think it was that bad until I compared my driver and passenger sides.

Green Monster · 07-24-2019, 10:14 PM

Test drove with me LED dash lights and H4 LED bulbs installed in a pair of Hella H4 headlight conversions. The results were impressive.

Top photo is low beam.
Bottom is high beam.

**lks dcvn** · 07-26-2019, 12:14 PM

Did some metal swapping over the past few weeks...and cleaned up the frame while I had the space.

All new body mounts and bolts were completed a few years back and measurements before and after were spot on. Waiting on the new press on door seals before I do any final panel fitment.

**3757chevy** · 07-27-2019, 09:09 PM

Drove mine to work.

Ptjsk · 07-30-2019, 01:22 AM

Took out the front differential and complete axle housing.

I plan to put in 410 posi-traction gears, and rebuild the entire unit.

I'll put it back in while the 350's out getting stroked.

stangtjk · 07-30-2019, 01:09 PM

Added some modern tech....soft open tailgate

bobshotrodblazer · 08-01-2019, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by stangtjk

Added some modern tech....soft open tailgate

Can I get info on this. Pretty cool

stangtjk · 08-01-2019, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bobshotrodblazer

Can I get info on this. Pretty cool

Post 98 of my build has more details.

Short story is that it's a damper from a 2014-19 truck mounted inside the tailgate.

**SoCoC10** · 08-05-2019, 11:20 AM

Took the K5 5 to Menard's Chevy Show Denver

Chulisohombre · 08-05-2019, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Took the K5 5 to Menard's Chevy Show Denver

Looks like one clean k5

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-05-2019, 10:02 PM

Looked very nice. Looked like a nice show.

JayDubBlazer · 08-10-2019, 10:38 PM

Cleaned out all the mouse turds.
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**PDXk5** · 08-11-2019, 12:49 AM

Installed my newly purchased 15x8 rims and tires!

Copper116 · 08-13-2019, 03:51 AM

I started replacing the corroded brake lines with copper alloy lines but run into areas I couldn't reach. So I ended paying the local repair shop to finish the job. Cost me $225.00 labor.
I have a question: I went to a reputable shop for the line replacements and they told me they are not licensed to work on vehicles 1972 and older ! I never heard of such a thing. Anyone hear anything like that. This is in Michigan.

En Fuego 69 · 08-13-2019, 11:42 PM

Cut some patch panels on the doors.... fought with some frozen u bolts prepping for the new front axle this coming weekend while simultaneously using mass amounts of profanity. After a couple beers decided they will get the good old fire wrench

Chulisohombre · 08-14-2019, 09:11 AM

Sometimes the fire wrench is the only way. Especially on trucks that are almost 50 years old now.

Haggar · 08-16-2019, 12:15 PM

(Actually a couple days ago..) Installed new seats, so my kids have shoulder belts. These are from a 2010 Escalade.

I did the mounting a little different than others. I don't care about the removable rails for the rears, so I removed all of the brackets, which leaves you with seats with nice flat bottoms and flat metal tabs to mount to. I welded a simple metal frame, which reused the legs off the original seats (bolts into the stock mounts in the floor). I have amplifiers under the seat that I wanted clearance for. The Drivers side also only used the seat, stripped of all the factory frame, and then mounted pretty easily to my pre-existing sliders. The passenger seat kept the flip/fold base from the Cadillac, it's nice and flips up like it was meant for the Jimmy.

Chulisohombre · 08-16-2019, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haggar

(Actually a couple days ago..) Installed new seats, so my kids have shoulder belts. These are from a 2010 Escalade.

I did the mounting a little different than others. I don't care about the removable rails for the rears, so I removed all of the brackets, which leaves you with seats with nice flat bottoms and flat metal tabs to mount to. I welded a simple metal frame, which reused the legs off the original seats (bolts into the stock mounts in the floor). I have amplifiers under the seat that I wanted clearance for. The Drivers side also only used the seat, stripped of all the factory frame, and then mounted pretty easily to my pre-existing sliders. The passenger seat kept the flip/fold base from the Cadillac, it's nice and flips up like it was meant for the Jimmy.

Looks real nice. I want to do the same at some point.

kmg123 · 08-26-2019, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Haggar

(Actually a couple days ago..) Installed new seats, so my kids have shoulder belts. These are from a 2010 Escalade.

I did the mounting a little different than others. I don't care about the removable rails for the rears, so I removed all of the brackets, which leaves you with seats with nice flat bottoms and flat metal tabs to mount to. I welded a simple metal frame, which reused the legs off the original seats (bolts into the stock mounts in the floor). I have amplifiers under the seat that I wanted clearance for. The Drivers side also only used the seat, stripped of all the factory frame, and then mounted pretty easily to my pre-existing sliders. The passenger seat kept the flip/fold base from the Cadillac, it's nice and flips up like it was meant for the Jimmy.

Great looking truck.. Small world. I saw it in the Kroger parking lot in Lake Orion on Saturday and admired the seats!

lyrikz · 12-05-2019, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haggar

(Actually a couple days ago..) Installed new seats, so my kids have shoulder belts. These are from a 2010 Escalade.

I did the mounting a little different than others. I don't care about the removable rails for the rears, so I removed all of the brackets, which leaves you with seats with nice flat bottoms and flat metal tabs to mount to. I welded a simple metal frame, which reused the legs off the original seats (bolts into the stock mounts in the floor). I have amplifiers under the seat that I wanted clearance for. The Drivers side also only used the seat, stripped of all the factory frame, and then mounted pretty easily to my pre-existing sliders. The passenger seat kept the flip/fold base from the Cadillac, it's nice and flips up like it was meant for the Jimmy.

What sliders did you use?? What are your pre existing sliders...

07-23-2019, 01:13 AM	#1
ford555@comcast.net New Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Olympia wa Posts: 10	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Crazy details; New seal for the wiper motor to the firewall and seal between the actuator arm and arbor, both OE quality from Heartbeat Chevrolet here in Olympia, WA. New wiper washer pump, all new hoses and fluid tank, new switch, knob, and interval wiper unit. Wow, $250 or so just for wipers, PLUS the arms and blades. Details are not cheap!

07-22-2019, 09:51 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,355	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Finished caps ready to be installed... 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

07-22-2019, 10:02 PM	#4
psuedopimp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Cruces New Mexico Posts: 219	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Man those are sexy! __________________ Justin 1970 Blazer in progress

07-23-2019, 08:20 AM	#6
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Replaced my door strikers this weekend. Four bolts and now my doors open and close like butter. Didn’t even think it was that bad until I compared my driver and passenger sides. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

07-24-2019, 10:14 PM	#7
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Test drove with me LED dash lights and H4 LED bulbs installed in a pair of Hella H4 headlight conversions. The results were impressive. Top photo is low beam. Bottom is high beam. Attached Images __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST

07-26-2019, 12:14 PM	#8
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Did some metal swapping over the past few weeks...and cleaned up the frame while I had the space. All new body mounts and bolts were completed a few years back and measurements before and after were spot on. Waiting on the new press on door seals before I do any final panel fitment. Attached Images

07-27-2019, 09:09 PM	#9
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07-30-2019, 01:22 AM	#10
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Took out the front differential and complete axle housing. I plan to put in 410 posi-traction gears, and rebuild the entire unit. I'll put it back in while the 350's out getting stroked. Attached Images

07-30-2019, 01:09 PM	#11
stangtjk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Newport News Posts: 249	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Added some modern tech....soft open tailgate

08-05-2019, 11:20 AM	#14
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,175	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Took the K5 5 to Menard's Chevy Show Denver Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

08-05-2019, 10:02 PM	#16
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,986	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Looked very nice. Looked like a nice show. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

08-10-2019, 10:38 PM	#17
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Cleaned out all the mouse turds. Posted via Mobile Device

08-11-2019, 12:49 AM	#18
PDXk5 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 924	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Installed my newly purchased 15x8 rims and tires! Attached Images Last edited by PDXk5; 08-11-2019 at 01:03 AM.

08-13-2019, 03:51 AM	#19
Copper116 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa County, Michigan Posts: 63	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? I started replacing the corroded brake lines with copper alloy lines but run into areas I couldn't reach. So I ended paying the local repair shop to finish the job. Cost me $225.00 labor. I have a question: I went to a reputable shop for the line replacements and they told me they are not licensed to work on vehicles 1972 and older ! I never heard of such a thing. Anyone hear anything like that. This is in Michigan.

08-13-2019, 11:42 PM	#20
En Fuego 69 Registered User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Gilbert Posts: 4	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Cut some patch panels on the doors.... fought with some frozen u bolts prepping for the new front axle this coming weekend while simultaneously using mass amounts of profanity. After a couple beers decided they will get the good old fire wrench Attached Images



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08-14-2019, 09:11 AM	#21
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Sometimes the fire wrench is the only way. Especially on trucks that are almost 50 years old now. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

08-16-2019, 12:15 PM	#22
Haggar Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oxford, MI Posts: 38	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? (Actually a couple days ago..) Installed new seats, so my kids have shoulder belts. These are from a 2010 Escalade. I did the mounting a little different than others. I don't care about the removable rails for the rears, so I removed all of the brackets, which leaves you with seats with nice flat bottoms and flat metal tabs to mount to. I welded a simple metal frame, which reused the legs off the original seats (bolts into the stock mounts in the floor). I have amplifiers under the seat that I wanted clearance for. The Drivers side also only used the seat, stripped of all the factory frame, and then mounted pretty easily to my pre-existing sliders. The passenger seat kept the flip/fold base from the Cadillac, it's nice and flips up like it was meant for the Jimmy. Attached Images

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