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Big J · 10-03-2010, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Lookin' great J, cool to come back and see the progress!

The yellow looks awesome!

Thanks, still pluggin' away at it. Took all the stereo wiring out to redo for a different head unit. Got all that completed this past week. Now I just need to clean my seats, bolt them down and get it ready for its final paint... Then bolt all the crap on and drive it, lol.

Big J · 10-06-2010, 02:11 AM

Got the front seats cleaned and bolted in, they look way better. jamie72 came over and helped me bolt on the hood and cowl. After a couple hours of messing with alignment it all halfway fits. I figure a couple more hours and it will be good, lol. No pics, took some but it was too dark and they looked like crap. Gonna try and hit it again next Monday and Tuesday.

Big J · 10-12-2010, 11:26 PM

Got a little accomplished today. Front and rear seats are done. Did some surgery on a ammo can, gonna use it for rear storage. Made it fit up against the wheel well. Tossed the roll bar in to see how the seats recline inbetween the bars. Its tight but it works. Stuck the original grill on to check side to side fitment, then took it off and removed all the parts needed for the new grill. I seem to be having a issue getting the steering arm off to replace it with one for the lift. It simply refuses to let loose, lol.

VA72C10 · 10-12-2010, 11:52 PM

cool storage box! Looking good!

SeventyOne · 10-13-2010, 12:21 AM

I like the color! Is that an original grill surround, or aftermarket?

That steering arm is held on by conical washer that tighten as you pull up on the arm. I had to take my knuckle into the machine shop to have them press it off. Good luck with it.

Big J · 10-14-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

cool storage box! Looking good!

Took me awhile to find one the right size. Wish I'd of picked up a few more.

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Originally Posted by SeventyOne

I like the color! Is that an original grill surround, or aftermarket?

That steering arm is held on by conical washer that tighten as you pull up on the arm. I had to take my knuckle into the machine shop to have them press it off. Good luck with it.

That is the original grill surround. Looks way better in the pic then it actually is. I got a new one waiting to go on.

So far the steering arm is winning. I bet I have 5-6 hours in on it now. I will have a plasma cutter to use on it Saturday morning. Thats the plan anyways.

**jaros44sr** · 10-14-2010, 12:51 PM

[QUOTE=Big J;4240469

So far the steering arm is winning. I bet I have 5-6 hours in on it now. I will have a plasma cutter to use on it Saturday morning. Thats the plan anyways.

[/QUOTE]

good attitude, damned if I would let some piece of metal win

you may actually get to drive yours before me

vtblazer · 10-14-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

you may actually get to drive yours before me

You'll both be on the road before me dammit.

**jaros44sr** · 10-14-2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

You'll both be on the road before me dammit.

In order for me to beat you, I still have to:

build a new 3 car mancave
start a new business venture
buy a boat
buy a jeep
get in r/c'n airplanes
build a hockey rink in my back yard

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnddddddddddddd!!!!!
still finish my resto- store

SeventyOne · 10-15-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Big J

That is the original grill surround. Looks way better in the pic then it actually is. I got a new one waiting to go on.

New one = repop? They any good?

Big J · 10-15-2010, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

In order for me to beat you, I still have to:

build a new 3 car mancave
start a new business venture
buy a boat
buy a jeep
get in r/c'n airplanes
build a hockey rink in my back yard

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnddddddddddddd!!!!!
still finish my resto- store

Now thats just good clean humor right there

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Originally Posted by SeventyOne

New one = repop? They any good?

Took it out of the box, looks nice. Won't know for sure how nice until I have the middle and side pieces riveted on and it bolted up to the truck. Hopefully it will be as good as the original. I will post up pics when its done.

5150 · 10-15-2010, 02:48 AM

I know you are busy, but are you guys coming down to Bowling Green?
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Big J · 10-16-2010, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 5150

I know you are busy, but are you guys coming down to Bowling Green?
Posted via Mobile Device

Can't get off work

Have fun for the rest of us...

Big J · 10-16-2010, 01:48 PM

My cousin came over this morning and helped get it off. Took 2 hours... He has done a ton of lifts on Chevy trucks and he said this is the hardest one he ever messed with. We heated it, beat on it, heated, beat..... and nothin....
So he commenced to cutting, little by little. Finally with a strong blow of the hammer it popped up. Luckily the local Chevy dealer was able to get new Steering Arm Adapters in next day, the little cone things. I got it back together too. I'll post up the part number later.

VA72C10 · 10-16-2010, 03:05 PM

Good job....you beat it into submission

vtblazer · 10-16-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Big J

Now thats just good clean humor right there

Yea, good call Jim, thanks for keeping me grounded.

Way the keep at it, not much can stand up to the ole plasma cutter.

Big J · 11-04-2010, 01:07 AM

Got the grill together. Still need to find a nice emblem to toss on it but the original will work for now. Had a neat set of valve covers given to me too. They need some love but I think they would be a nice addition. I'm about done aligning the front sheet metal. I don't think I can get it any better. Still a heavy eighth off on the passenger side fender in relation to the hood....

hgs_notes · 11-04-2010, 08:46 AM

Looks very good. Those valve covers are very cool.

VA72C10 · 11-04-2010, 09:09 AM

looking great!!!

**jaros44sr** · 11-04-2010, 03:32 PM

nice work J...keep goin". cool valve covers

AJs72K5 · 11-04-2010, 10:45 PM

Looking really good.
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tantrumpipeline · 11-04-2010, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

My cousin came over this morning and helped get it off. Took 2 hours... He has done a ton of lifts on Chevy trucks and he said this is the hardest one he ever messed with. We heated it, beat on it, heated, beat..... and nothin....
So he commenced to cutting, little by little. Finally with a strong blow of the hammer it popped up. Luckily the local Chevy dealer was able to get new Steering Arm Adapters in next day, the little cone things. I got it back together too. I'll post up the part number later.

so funny to see this, probably not a 4wd guy around that hasn't had to go to this extreme at some point or another, I don't get how they seize so bad. This is a great build, hard to believe that's the same truck, great work, can't wait to see the progress

Rdrdave · 11-05-2010, 12:07 AM

Big J=1 v. Steering arm=0 When I replaced mine I put anti-seize on the cones just in case for some awful reason I needed to take it off.
BTW that yellow looks sweet!

Chevyman63 · 11-05-2010, 01:36 AM

Looks awesome J!!!

Big J · 11-24-2010, 09:46 AM

I can never seem to get any work done around the holidays.

10-06-2010, 02:11 AM	#877
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Got the front seats cleaned and bolted in, they look way better. jamie72 came over and helped me bolt on the hood and cowl. After a couple hours of messing with alignment it all halfway fits. I figure a couple more hours and it will be good, lol. No pics, took some but it was too dark and they looked like crap. Gonna try and hit it again next Monday and Tuesday. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

10-12-2010, 11:26 PM	#878
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Got a little accomplished today. Front and rear seats are done. Did some surgery on a ammo can, gonna use it for rear storage. Made it fit up against the wheel well. Tossed the roll bar in to see how the seats recline inbetween the bars. Its tight but it works. Stuck the original grill on to check side to side fitment, then took it off and removed all the parts needed for the new grill. I seem to be having a issue getting the steering arm off to replace it with one for the lift. It simply refuses to let loose, lol. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 10-12-2010 at 11:28 PM.

10-12-2010, 11:52 PM	#879
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... cool storage box! Looking good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-13-2010, 12:21 AM	#880
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... I like the color! Is that an original grill surround, or aftermarket? That steering arm is held on by conical washer that tighten as you pull up on the arm. I had to take my knuckle into the machine shop to have them press it off. Good luck with it.

10-14-2010, 12:51 PM	#882
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,709	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... [QUOTE=Big J;4240469 So far the steering arm is winning. I bet I have 5-6 hours in on it now. I will have a plasma cutter to use on it Saturday morning. Thats the plan anyways.[/QUOTE] good attitude, damned if I would let some piece of metal win you may actually get to drive yours before me __________________ 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; 10-14-2010 at 12:52 PM.

10-15-2010, 02:48 AM	#887
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... I know you are busy, but are you guys coming down to Bowling Green? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

10-16-2010, 01:48 PM	#889
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... My cousin came over this morning and helped get it off. Took 2 hours... He has done a ton of lifts on Chevy trucks and he said this is the hardest one he ever messed with. We heated it, beat on it, heated, beat..... and nothin.... So he commenced to cutting, little by little. Finally with a strong blow of the hammer it popped up. Luckily the local Chevy dealer was able to get new Steering Arm Adapters in next day, the little cone things. I got it back together too. I'll post up the part number later. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

10-16-2010, 03:05 PM	#890
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Good job....you beat it into submission __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-04-2010, 01:07 AM	#892
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Got the grill together. Still need to find a nice emblem to toss on it but the original will work for now. Had a neat set of valve covers given to me too. They need some love but I think they would be a nice addition. I'm about done aligning the front sheet metal. I don't think I can get it any better. Still a heavy eighth off on the passenger side fender in relation to the hood.... __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

11-04-2010, 08:46 AM	#893
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Looks very good. Those valve covers are very cool. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

11-04-2010, 09:09 AM	#894
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... looking great!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-04-2010, 03:32 PM	#895
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,709	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... nice work J...keep goin". cool valve covers __________________ 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

11-04-2010, 10:45 PM	#896
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Looking really good. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

11-05-2010, 12:07 AM	#898
Rdrdave Broke and still trying Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 562	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Big J=1 v. Steering arm=0 When I replaced mine I put anti-seize on the cones just in case for some awful reason I needed to take it off. BTW that yellow looks sweet!

11-05-2010, 01:36 AM	#899
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Looks awesome J!!! __________________ 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



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11-24-2010, 09:46 AM	#900
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... I can never seem to get any work done around the holidays. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 11-24-2010 at 09:47 AM.

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