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Thealien · 07-04-2011, 09:43 AM

Very nice, feels great to drive them doesn't it?

5150 · 07-04-2011, 02:04 PM

Looks better everytime, J.

elzombo · 07-04-2011, 03:21 PM

Love it!

hgs_notes · 07-04-2011, 07:23 PM

Turned out beautiful. Drive the hell out of it.

**jamie72** · 07-04-2011, 10:00 PM

cool pics j, i had my blazer on the other side of the river the night before... good times!!!

Bull72 · 07-05-2011, 03:31 PM

Blazer looks amazing! Great work all the way around, the color is eye catching, the details are great and it looks extremely solid... Enjoy it!!!

vtblazer · 09-04-2011, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

Still not done but with where its at right now in the build its like a huge weight has been lifted. Its a wonderful thing.

Really/really awesome to check back in and see you driving it!

Great job J

ntd · 09-04-2011, 07:39 PM

nice truck and nice shop, I'm jealous.... I gotta work on mine in the driveway but then again I live in san diego.... sunny and 70 all the time.
One question, how do you get the pictures posted on your thread ?

Nick
email ncjthree@gmail.com

thanks

Big J · 09-05-2011, 10:28 PM

I've been enjoying driving it. Even entered it in a car show. Didn't win a trophy but did win a set of tools

. I got the garage done and moved in, should have built a bigger one, lol. I already have plans of a lean to and an addition to the rear. A big thanks goes out to my family that came out and poured and finished the concrete for me. Saved me a fortune. The blazer still isn't finished of course but that is what winter is for. I want to make some windshield frame braces, side steps, upholster the panels, put in some kind of rubber floor (probably the pvc one from lmc), exhaust system, and a heater. I need to put on the correct oil pan too, its slightly riding the crossmember right now.

Big J · 09-05-2011, 10:32 PM

Some pics of the car show. Turns out my cousin is into classics. Got a call from her at the show. She says come look at my ride. Its a 65 Rambler.

Big J · 10-08-2011, 01:12 PM

I've been puttin' around in the blazer this summer, good times. I noticed a vibration in the rearend. Turns out the yoke has worn out cup that the ujoint sits in. I can slide the driveshaft up and down in the yoke, pretty sure thats whats causing the vibration. So I will be replacing the yoke in the next week or so.
I entered the blazer in a car show last weekend. My wife came with, we had a good time. Placed in the top 20 of the show and yes there were more then 20 in the show

. It was out of a 100 or so. Heres some pics.

Chevyman63 · 10-08-2011, 03:29 PM

Nice pics J and the Blazer looks great!!

landsurvey1 · 12-07-2011, 03:17 PM

Your Blazer has a clean look, I love that. I really like the chrome trim on the wheel edges. Where did you pick those up at? I looked in your thread, but couldn't find the info.

Big J · 12-14-2011, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landsurvey1

Your Blazer has a clean look, I love that. I really like the chrome trim on the wheel edges. Where did you pick those up at? I looked in your thread, but couldn't find the info.

Sorry for the slowwwwwwwww reply. I found them at lmc truck
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=81
but bought them local (I like to try and keep my money at home if possible) from here http://sokyclassics.com/index.php

Big J · 03-04-2012, 01:38 AM

Bad news. It was nice the other night and I haven't had it out since summer. I drove it to work and on the way home a nice big doe ran out and hit me. It was a hit and run on both accounts. We both kept going, lol. I was going to tackle it but decided it will go back to the body shop for a fix. Not cheap but it will involve blending and what not so all that is beyond me. I hope it all matches up when done. I will possibly go crazy if it doesn't turn out right so be prepared,

. It pushed it in nicely as you can see when comparing the two pics.

VA72C10 · 03-04-2012, 01:46 AM

That stinks....hope they get it fixed up right for you!

Chevyman63 · 03-04-2012, 10:44 AM

[quote=Big J;5228690]Bad news. It was nice the other night and I haven't had it out since summer. I drove it to work and on the way home a nice big doe ran out and hit me. It was a hit and run on both accounts. We both kept going, lol. I was going to tackle it but decided it will go back to the body shop for a fix. Not cheap but it will involve blending and what not so all that is beyond me. I hope it all matches up when done. I will possibly go crazy if it doesn't turn out right so be prepared,

. It pushed it in nicely as you can see when comparing the two pics.

That REALLY SUCKS!!

**jaros44sr** · 03-05-2012, 09:14 AM

At least you got a piece of her arse, your truck turned out sweet....well done

Big J · 03-10-2012, 09:24 PM

Looks like its going to the bodyshop in the next couple weeks. So thats good, gotta have it back on the road for when it gets warm. I did start tinkering with it, trying to get my backup lights working, what a pain in the butt. Not having any luck tracing the problem. Might need to call in backup on this one, lol.

Big J · 04-12-2012, 12:03 AM

I still haven't got the Blazer in the bodyshop. I did get the bedside straightened out and stripped. Never thought I'd see bare metal on it again. Got the backup lights fixed too. Hopefully will make it in the bodyshop this weekend.

Chevyman63 · 04-12-2012, 07:33 AM

I really like the lights J!!

Big J · 06-05-2012, 01:26 PM

Back from the body man. Turned out nice so I didn't have a breakdown, lol. Found the annoying vibration in the drivetrain too. The upper u joint on the rear drive shaft had lost all it bearings.

Heres a couple from a local car show.

**jamie72** · 06-05-2012, 08:20 PM

looks great J, now keep it one color and enjoy the summer,you deserve it bud!

5150 · 06-06-2012, 08:22 AM

Looks awesome, hope you and Jamie can make it to the Truck Nats this year.
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**jaros44sr** · 06-06-2012, 11:35 AM

glad the paint matched, cant see it from here. You got one great lookin' truck, glad everything worked out for you. You certainly put alot of blood and sweat in it...nice to have a new man cave!

that chevelle is one of my favs., only in a manual convertible top. what HP did the 396 have?

07-04-2011, 09:43 AM	#976
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,125	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Very nice, feels great to drive them doesn't it? __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

07-04-2011, 02:04 PM	#977
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... Looks better everytime, J. __________________ 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

07-04-2011, 03:21 PM	#978
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07-04-2011, 07:23 PM	#979
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07-04-2011, 10:00 PM	#980
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... cool pics j, i had my blazer on the other side of the river the night before... good times!!! __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

07-05-2011, 03:31 PM	#981
Bull72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 209	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Blazer looks amazing! Great work all the way around, the color is eye catching, the details are great and it looks extremely solid... Enjoy it!!! __________________ Thank you god for all your blessings! My mini build (I had a great starting point) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440743 Last edited by Bull72; 07-05-2011 at 03:39 PM.

09-04-2011, 07:39 PM	#983
ntd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: san diego, ca. Posts: 51	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... nice truck and nice shop, I'm jealous.... I gotta work on mine in the driveway but then again I live in san diego.... sunny and 70 all the time. One question, how do you get the pictures posted on your thread ? Nick email ncjthree@gmail.com thanks

09-05-2011, 10:28 PM	#984
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've been enjoying driving it. Even entered it in a car show. Didn't win a trophy but did win a set of tools. I got the garage done and moved in, should have built a bigger one, lol. I already have plans of a lean to and an addition to the rear. A big thanks goes out to my family that came out and poured and finished the concrete for me. Saved me a fortune. The blazer still isn't finished of course but that is what winter is for. I want to make some windshield frame braces, side steps, upholster the panels, put in some kind of rubber floor (probably the pvc one from lmc), exhaust system, and a heater. I need to put on the correct oil pan too, its slightly riding the crossmember right now. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

09-05-2011, 10:32 PM	#985
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... Some pics of the car show. Turns out my cousin is into classics. Got a call from her at the show. She says come look at my ride. Its a 65 Rambler. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

10-08-2011, 01:12 PM	#986
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've been puttin' around in the blazer this summer, good times. I noticed a vibration in the rearend. Turns out the yoke has worn out cup that the ujoint sits in. I can slide the driveshaft up and down in the yoke, pretty sure thats whats causing the vibration. So I will be replacing the yoke in the next week or so. I entered the blazer in a car show last weekend. My wife came with, we had a good time. Placed in the top 20 of the show and yes there were more then 20 in the show. It was out of a 100 or so. Heres some pics. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 10-08-2011 at 10:31 PM.

10-08-2011, 03:29 PM	#987
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... Nice pics J and the Blazer looks great!! __________________ 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

12-07-2011, 03:17 PM	#988
landsurvey1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 404	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Your Blazer has a clean look, I love that. I really like the chrome trim on the wheel edges. Where did you pick those up at? I looked in your thread, but couldn't find the info. __________________ 1972 Chevy short bed ZZ4 350/355hp GMPP crate engine. 1972 Cheyenne K-20 454/400hp big block 1988 Jeep Wrangler 2010 Jeep Sport Unlimited

03-04-2012, 01:38 AM	#990
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... Bad news. It was nice the other night and I haven't had it out since summer. I drove it to work and on the way home a nice big doe ran out and hit me. It was a hit and run on both accounts. We both kept going, lol. I was going to tackle it but decided it will go back to the body shop for a fix. Not cheap but it will involve blending and what not so all that is beyond me. I hope it all matches up when done. I will possibly go crazy if it doesn't turn out right so be prepared, . It pushed it in nicely as you can see when comparing the two pics. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

03-04-2012, 01:46 AM	#991
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... That stinks....hope they get it fixed up right for you! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-04-2012, 10:44 AM	#992
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... [quote=Big J;5228690]Bad news. It was nice the other night and I haven't had it out since summer. I drove it to work and on the way home a nice big doe ran out and hit me. It was a hit and run on both accounts. We both kept going, lol. I was going to tackle it but decided it will go back to the body shop for a fix. Not cheap but it will involve blending and what not so all that is beyond me. I hope it all matches up when done. I will possibly go crazy if it doesn't turn out right so be prepared, . It pushed it in nicely as you can see when comparing the two pics. That REALLY SUCKS!! __________________ 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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03-05-2012, 09:14 AM	#993
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,694	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... At least you got a piece of her arse, your truck turned out sweet....well 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

03-10-2012, 09:24 PM	#994
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... Looks like its going to the bodyshop in the next couple weeks. So thats good, gotta have it back on the road for when it gets warm. I did start tinkering with it, trying to get my backup lights working, what a pain in the butt. Not having any luck tracing the problem. Might need to call in backup on this one, lol. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

04-12-2012, 12:03 AM	#995
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 still haven't got the Blazer in the bodyshop. I did get the bedside straightened out and stripped. Never thought I'd see bare metal on it again. Got the backup lights fixed too. Hopefully will make it in the bodyshop this weekend. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

04-12-2012, 07:33 AM	#996
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... I really like the lights 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

06-05-2012, 01:26 PM	#997
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... Back from the body man. Turned out nice so I didn't have a breakdown, lol. Found the annoying vibration in the drivetrain too. The upper u joint on the rear drive shaft had lost all it bearings. Heres a couple from a local car show. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

06-05-2012, 08:20 PM	#998
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... looks great J, now keep it one color and enjoy the summer,you deserve it bud! __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

06-06-2012, 08:22 AM	#999
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... Looks awesome, hope you and Jamie can make it to the Truck Nats this year. 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

06-06-2012, 11:35 AM	#1000
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,694	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... glad the paint matched, cant see it from here. You got one great lookin' truck, glad everything worked out for you. You certainly put alot of blood and sweat in it...nice to have a new man cave! that chevelle is one of my favs., only in a manual convertible top. what HP did the 396 have? __________________ 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

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