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vtblazer · 02-07-2008, 08:24 PM

Trial fit of the drivers side inner rocker happened this morning.

Used a new piece that's now available, made for trucks but being it has the four 'A' pillar holes and partial floor at the seam it's a good part to use on blazers to IMO.

After 'trial' fitting a couple/few times (notice scratches) it fit up pretty well.

Chevyman63 · 02-07-2008, 08:32 PM

Cool! I was just thinking about this project yesterday, but I couldn't remember the thread name and was too lazy to look it up.

Good progress.

Where might those have come from? Tri-Pro Automotive perhaps? I'm going to need those as well.

**jaros44sr** · 02-07-2008, 10:30 PM

Nice work, great fit Vt. Nice idea on the inner pc. Do you have to do the floors as well. Tim, I think he got all his parts at Tri-Pro. If you look at the 'A' post patch laying there, I believe it's their insignia, but I could be wrong

vtblazer · 02-07-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice work, great fit Vt. Nice idea on the inner pc. Do you have to do the floors as well. Tim, I think he got all his parts at Tri-Pro. If you look at the 'A' post patch laying there, I believe it's their insignia, but I could be wrong

Yes on the floors.
Have both sides here already but plan on only using what is needed on each side.
Hope to save as much of the original floor as possible.

Correct, the parts came from Tri-Pro.

vtblazer · 02-09-2008, 08:26 AM

Trial fit with the doors turned into a need to bolt down body mount positions #1 & #2 to see where things really were.
Had to shim the firewall mount some but nothing major.

Decent fit for the first go 'round, now I know we're in the ball park and now can fit up the inner rocker and lower 'A' pillar where they will stay.

Chevyman63 · 02-09-2008, 08:31 AM

Things are rolling along. Nice!

Are you painting this one as well...and reassembling it too?

**jaros44sr** · 02-09-2008, 09:37 AM

Nice gaps, that is where the work really shows. No wonder mine took so long, my hammer is no where near as big as yours

*FormerMember* · 02-09-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Things are rolling along. Nice!

Are you painting this one as well...and reassembling it too?

He won't be painting it, just putting the sheet metal together with no rust.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-10-2008, 01:13 AM

Grendel, what color will it be? I sure hope I haven't asked that before

*FormerMember* · 02-10-2008, 11:15 AM

Stock goldish color.

vtblazer · 02-10-2008, 08:51 PM

Welded the nuts on the inside of the cab mount and test fit the 'a' pillar for final fit, installed the inner rocker for final, then test fit the outter.

Chevyman63 · 02-10-2008, 09:38 PM

Well you've done it again. These pics are just what I needed to be inspired enough to actually accomplish something on mine today.

Thanks again and nice work as usual!

vtblazer · 02-25-2008, 06:21 PM

Lower pillar and inner rocker almost done.

Next is to reinstall the door and fit up the outter rocker.

vtblazer · 02-28-2008, 04:15 AM

Outer rocker installed.

The gap between the door and the 'b' pillar would of course be closer in final install but it was straight on the first try so I didn't mess with it.

**jaros44sr** · 02-28-2008, 04:28 AM

Nice fit! Couldn't ask for any better

Chevyman63 · 02-28-2008, 04:33 AM

You're getting pretty good at this body work stuff...I may have you stick around here for about a week or two to finish mine.

Nice work!

Big J · 02-28-2008, 04:43 AM

Lookin' sweet VT! Nice work as always. Gotta love those outer truck floors.

MN Rooky · 02-28-2008, 08:40 AM

nice work!! Keep the pictures coming.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-28-2008, 07:21 PM

That does look like a great fit. It's coming right along.

-Greg72 · 02-29-2008, 03:13 AM

Looks good Kurt!

Seeing your progress pics makes the TriPro backorder even MORE painful...

I'm jones'ing to get into the shop to burn some metal on my own K5.

cybrfire · 03-02-2008, 08:29 AM

i see the body work continues!! Looking good. Never had the patience for that kind of work. Kudos to those of you that can.

crzngmychvy · 03-02-2008, 11:53 PM

Very nice work...

*FormerMember* · 03-03-2008, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cybrfire

i see the body work continues!! Looking good. Never had the patience for that kind of work. Kudos to those of you that can.

Hah, neither do I. It's why Kurt's doing this part of the project.

*FormerMember* · 03-17-2008, 08:15 PM

I am starting to look forward to getting this back and finishing up.

Ordered 120' of DOM tube, which is now sitting under Shuffling.

vtblazer · 03-27-2008, 02:55 PM

Tuesday 3/25/08:

Cut and patched drivers side floor.
Cut-cut-cut...out passengers side floor.

02-07-2008, 08:24 PM	#76
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Project: Bolt one on Trial fit of the drivers side inner rocker happened this morning. Used a new piece that's now available, made for trucks but being it has the four 'A' pillar holes and partial floor at the seam it's a good part to use on blazers to IMO. After 'trial' fitting a couple/few times (notice scratches) it fit up pretty well. Attached Images

02-07-2008, 08:32 PM	#77
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Project: Bolt one on Cool! I was just thinking about this project yesterday, but I couldn't remember the thread name and was too lazy to look it up. Good progress. Where might those have come from? Tri-Pro Automotive perhaps? I'm going to need those as well. __________________ 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 Last edited by Chevyman63; 02-07-2008 at 08:32 PM.

02-07-2008, 10:30 PM	#78
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: Project: Bolt one on Nice work, great fit Vt. Nice idea on the inner pc. Do you have to do the floors as well. Tim, I think he got all his parts at Tri-Pro. If you look at the 'A' post patch laying there, I believe it's their insignia, but I could be wrong __________________ 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; 02-07-2008 at 10:35 PM.

02-09-2008, 08:26 AM	#80
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Project: Bolt one on Trial fit with the doors turned into a need to bolt down body mount positions #1 & #2 to see where things really were. Had to shim the firewall mount some but nothing major. Decent fit for the first go 'round, now I know we're in the ball park and now can fit up the inner rocker and lower 'A' pillar where they will stay. Attached Images

02-09-2008, 08:31 AM	#81
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Project: Bolt one on Things are rolling along. Nice! Are you painting this one as well...and reassembling it too? __________________ 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 Last edited by Chevyman63; 02-09-2008 at 08:34 AM.

02-09-2008, 09:37 AM	#82
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: Project: Bolt one on Nice gaps, that is where the work really shows. No wonder mine took so long, my hammer is no where near as big as yours __________________ 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

02-10-2008, 01:13 AM	#84
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Project: Bolt one on Grendel, what color will it be? I sure hope I haven't asked that before __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-10-2008, 11:15 AM	#85
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Project: Bolt one on Stock goldish color.

02-10-2008, 08:51 PM	#86
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Project: Bolt one on Welded the nuts on the inside of the cab mount and test fit the 'a' pillar for final fit, installed the inner rocker for final, then test fit the outter. Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 02-10-2008 at 08:52 PM.

02-10-2008, 09:38 PM	#87
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Project: Bolt one on Well you've done it again. These pics are just what I needed to be inspired enough to actually accomplish something on mine today. Thanks again and nice work as usual! __________________ 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

02-25-2008, 06:21 PM	#88
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Project: Bolt one on Lower pillar and inner rocker almost done. Next is to reinstall the door and fit up the outter rocker. Attached Images

02-28-2008, 04:15 AM	#89
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Project: Bolt one on Outer rocker installed. The gap between the door and the 'b' pillar would of course be closer in final install but it was straight on the first try so I didn't mess with it. Attached Images

02-28-2008, 04:28 AM	#90
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: Project: Bolt one on Nice fit! Couldn't ask for any better __________________ 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

02-28-2008, 04:33 AM	#91
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Project: Bolt one on You're getting pretty good at this body work stuff...I may have you stick around here for about a week or two to finish mine. Nice work! __________________ 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

02-28-2008, 04:43 AM	#92
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Project: Bolt one on Lookin' sweet VT! Nice work as always. Gotta love those outer truck floors. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build



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02-28-2008, 08:40 AM	#93
MN Rooky 1971 4X4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Winona, MN Posts: 112	Re: Project: Bolt one on nice work!! Keep the pictures coming. __________________ MN ROOKY 1971 Chevy 3/4 4X4, 4" lift, 33's 2001 Chevy 3/4 4X4 HD, 33's (Wife's Truck)

02-28-2008, 07:21 PM	#94
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Project: Bolt one on That does look like a great fit. It's coming right along. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-29-2008, 03:13 AM	#95
-Greg72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 308	Re: Project: Bolt one on Looks good Kurt! Seeing your progress pics makes the TriPro backorder even MORE painful... I'm jones'ing to get into the shop to burn some metal on my own K5. __________________ 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

03-02-2008, 08:29 AM	#96
cybrfire Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rock Rapids, Iowa Posts: 2	Re: Project: Bolt one on i see the body work continues!! Looking good. Never had the patience for that kind of work. Kudos to those of you that can.

03-02-2008, 11:53 PM	#97
crzngmychvy "1972 C5" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 729	Re: Project: Bolt one on Very nice work... __________________ - 72 2wd Blazer ...sold... 2wd Blazer Page

03-17-2008, 08:15 PM	#99
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Project: Bolt one on I am starting to look forward to getting this back and finishing up. Ordered 120' of DOM tube, which is now sitting under Shuffling.

03-27-2008, 02:55 PM	#100
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Project: Bolt one on Tuesday 3/25/08: Cut and patched drivers side floor. Cut-cut-cut...out passengers side floor. Attached Images

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