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-Greg72 · 08-28-2008, 10:44 AM

Subscribed.....just in case this ends up becoming a Blazer thread again.

jaros44sr · 08-28-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by -Greg72

Subscribed.....just in case this ends up becoming a Blazer thread again.

Sweet deal on the blazer tub

vtblazer · 08-29-2008, 07:59 PM

Took a small bite out of the build budget for a new tool.

More like a new toy but I'm guessing the plasma cutter is gonna come in damn handy.

And check out the cheesey blue cart.
Oh well, free is free and in all reality it should work out really good.

-Greg72 · 08-29-2008, 08:07 PM

Congrats!

That's a nice tool, it won't take long to fall in love with it.

I cut some 3/16" plate tonight with mine...a simple straightedge clamped to the plate gives you flawless cuts, and almost no cleanup. With some practice, you can even freehand curves pretty well with it too...

AJs72K5 · 08-29-2008, 09:36 PM

plasma cutter

Awesome!!

jb4short · 09-02-2008, 03:58 PM

when's the barn raising?

vtblazer · 09-03-2008, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

when's the barn raising?

* Excavation - 9/04/08
* Footers to be poured - 9/05/08
* Retaining wall/north garage wall to be poured - 9/08/08
* Satisfy permit waiting period...
* Start bending nails by Sept 22nd or 29th.

Contractors says "weather-tight" within a week, we'll see.

Chevyman63 · 09-03-2008, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Contractors says "weather-tight" within a week, we'll see.

Now that's more like it! Definitely doable.

jb4short · 09-03-2008, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

* Excavation - 9/04/08
* Footers to be poured - 9/05/08
* Retaining wall/north garage wall to be poured - 9/08/08
* Satisfy permit waiting period...
* Start bending nails by Sept 22nd or 29th.

Contractors says "weather-tight" within a week, we'll see.

good deal- we know snow comes to northern VT Oct 1

Chevyman63 · 09-03-2008, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

good deal- we know snow comes to northern VT Oct 1

I can't believe you brought up the "S" word!?

vtblazer · 09-03-2008, 06:04 PM

Teaser pic.

Thought this was kinda sweet to put on my shackle flips being it's a '69.

AJs72K5 · 09-08-2008, 06:19 PM

Holy shnikees!! Looks like they took out half your house!

Waaaaiiiiiit a second. Are you the guy that leaves his Xmas lights up year round?? Or are those "party" lights?

Chevyman63 · 09-08-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

Waaaaiiiiiit a second. Are you the guy that leaves his Xmas lights up year round?? Or are those "party" lights?

I would guess that they are the all new multi-purpose lights...xmas lights for the xmas season and party lights for the rest of the year.

jaros44sr · 09-09-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

I would guess that they are the all new multi-purpose lights...xmas lights for the xmas season and party lights for the rest of the year.

Got some of them on my backporch, whiskey drinkin' lights! When the string turns into one light it's time to go to bed

Chevyman63 · 09-09-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Got some of them on my backporch, whiskey drinkin' lights! When the string turns into one light it's time to go to bed

I like that rule of thumb, I'm going to use it from now on, if you don't mind.

jaros44sr · 09-09-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

I like that rule of thumb, I'm going to use it from now on, if you don't mind.

Conversely, if the ash tray turns into twelve and you can't hit any of them, open the screen door and look for the Mrs. LOL

Kurt is going to hit us with a hijack

We agreed on Chinese laterns, but I ended up with dragonflies

JayDubBlazer · 09-10-2008, 05:36 PM

This is like a superstore build thread. You stop in just to pick up one thing the next thing you know you are leaving with a whole cart full.

vtblazer · 09-11-2008, 07:00 AM

DIY parts I received a couple weeks ago, 1st pic.

Almost ready to pour the walls, should happen today.
Pics 2 & 3.
My home construction site - pic 4. (freakin mess)

Quick edit/addition:
Other parts that have arrived also are:
*700r tourque converter.
*TPI serp belt assembly.
*700r lock-up kit.

If I had any space left in my basement I could start on the motor, maybe I will when the valve covers get here...

-Greg72 · 09-11-2008, 07:56 AM

These mornings lately are getting chilly..... you're going to be graduating from fresh-air kid, to warm-workshop man just in time!!

It will be great to make steady progress all winter long. There's nothing like walking out into your own manspace on a Saturday morning with a hot cup of coffee, and being able to get to business in a warm, organized and well-lit area.

Congrats on all the progress...

Chevyman63 · 09-11-2008, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by -Greg72

There's nothing like walking out into your own manspace on a Saturday morning with a hot cup of coffee, and being able to get to business in a warm, organized and well-lit area.

Congrats on all the progress...

Ain't it the truth!!

jaros44sr · 09-11-2008, 08:13 AM

Lord knows you're a lucky man, couple dollars in a coffee can, ol' ticker's ticking like they say it should, ol' truck's still running good...you're a lucky, lucky man

two outa three ain't bad

Kan't wait for mine to get here, Kurt said he was going to square it off more, on the crosstube, for oil pan clearance. Is that the shackle flip in the pic. as well

JayDubBlazer · 09-12-2008, 07:21 AM

The soil looks really sandy, is all the soil like that up there?

vtblazer · 09-12-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Lord knows you're a lucky man, couple dollars in a coffee can, ol' ticker's ticking like they say it should, ol' truck's still running good...you're a lucky, lucky man

two outa three ain't bad

Kan't wait for mine to get here, Kert said he was going to square it off more, on the crosstube, for oil pan clearance. Is that the shackle flip in the pic. as well

Okay, so which one am I lacking?
Oh...your still bustin' on me about my diesel eh?

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Originally Posted by JayDubBlazer

The soil looks really sandy, is all the soil like that up there?

NO! I have the rare Corvette sand in my yard!

The guy had me dug in about an hour it was so easy.

J/K, some areas are pretty sandy but the norm is dark/boney soil for the most part with a lot of ledge.

jaros44sr · 09-12-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Okay, so which one am I lacking?
Oh...your still bustin' on me about my diesel eh?

Actually, the couple dollars in a coffee can fits better, with your acquistion of the manspace, the blazer build, your boat and the new diesel

Nice progress on the garage build, looks really cramped in the basement...
Are ya putting tie downs in the concrete floor

vtblazer · 09-12-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice progress on the garage build, looks really cramped in the basement...
Are ya putting tie downs in the concrete floor

Yeah the basement is double stuffed!

Tie downs in the concrete for...?

08-28-2008, 10:44 AM	#1
-Greg72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 308	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Subscribed.....just in case this ends up becoming a Blazer thread again. __________________ 1972 K5 - 502BBC/4L80E/Magnum205/Mog-9s/5.26s/38" BFG KM2s Find me on INSTAGRAM @MIGHTASWELLK5 '72 K5 - Greg's "Might As Well™" Build

08-29-2008, 07:59 PM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Took a small bite out of the build budget for a new tool. More like a new toy but I'm guessing the plasma cutter is gonna come in damn handy. And check out the cheesey blue cart. Oh well, free is free and in all reality it should work out really good. Attached Images

08-29-2008, 08:07 PM	#4
-Greg72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 308	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Congrats! That's a nice tool, it won't take long to fall in love with it. I cut some 3/16" plate tonight with mine...a simple straightedge clamped to the plate gives you flawless cuts, and almost no cleanup. With some practice, you can even freehand curves pretty well with it too... __________________ 1972 K5 - 502BBC/4L80E/Magnum205/Mog-9s/5.26s/38" BFG KM2s Find me on INSTAGRAM @MIGHTASWELLK5 '72 K5 - Greg's "Might As Well™" Build

08-29-2008, 09:36 PM	#5
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way plasma cutter Awesome!! __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

09-02-2008, 03:58 PM	#6
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way when's the barn raising?

09-03-2008, 06:04 PM	#11
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Teaser pic. Thought this was kinda sweet to put on my shackle flips being it's a '69. Attached Images

09-08-2008, 06:19 PM	#12
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Holy shnikees!! Looks like they took out half your house! Waaaaiiiiiit a second. Are you the guy that leaves his Xmas lights up year round?? Or are those "party" lights? __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

09-10-2008, 05:36 PM	#17
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way This is like a superstore build thread. You stop in just to pick up one thing the next thing you know you are leaving with a whole cart full. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

09-11-2008, 07:00 AM	#18
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way DIY parts I received a couple weeks ago, 1st pic. Almost ready to pour the walls, should happen today. Pics 2 & 3. My home construction site - pic 4. (freakin mess) Quick edit/addition: Other parts that have arrived also are: 700r tourque converter. TPI serp belt assembly. 700r lock-up kit. If I had any space left in my basement I could start on the motor, maybe I will when the valve covers get here... Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 09-11-2008 at 07:39 AM.*

09-11-2008, 07:56 AM	#19
-Greg72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 308	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way These mornings lately are getting chilly..... you're going to be graduating from fresh-air kid, to warm-workshop man just in time!! It will be great to make steady progress all winter long. There's nothing like walking out into your own manspace on a Saturday morning with a hot cup of coffee, and being able to get to business in a warm, organized and well-lit area. Congrats on all the progress... __________________ 1972 K5 - 502BBC/4L80E/Magnum205/Mog-9s/5.26s/38" BFG KM2s Find me on INSTAGRAM @MIGHTASWELLK5 '72 K5 - Greg's "Might As Well™" Build

09-11-2008, 08:13 AM	#21
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,437	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Lord knows you're a lucky man, couple dollars in a coffee can, ol' ticker's ticking like they say it should, ol' truck's still running good...you're a lucky, lucky man two outa three ain't bad Kan't wait for mine to get here, Kurt said he was going to square it off more, on the crosstube, for oil pan clearance. Is that the shackle flip in the pic. as well __________________ 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

09-12-2008, 07:21 AM	#22
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way The soil looks really sandy, is all the soil like that up there? __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT



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