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**Ol Blue K20** · 05-08-2020, 08:47 AM

looking very good

**SoCoC10** · 05-09-2020, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ptjsk

Just keeps getting better!

Thanks! Few details left and she’ll be ready for a new owner.

**wesmigletz** · 05-09-2020, 04:06 PM

Prepped the front floor pan and the bed pan. After the front floor pan was fitted by the gy doing my metal work, I brought it home, shot it in epoxy primer, then coated the bottom side in Rustoleum Semi-Gloss, reduced with acetone and used an alkyd enamel hardener. It came out glossier than I would have liked. The top of the front floor is Kirker Semi-gloss Synthetic Enamel with a hardener. The rear bed floor is just in epoxy primer.

BTW, I'm tempted to paint the rear bed pan while it is out. I will be replacing both bedsides. Do you think I can paint it now, then mount it and install bedsides without too much damage to the paint? It is hard for me to reach the middle areas to paint...

This is the expected body color, TCP Global Jet Black. I shot it the other day while painting my son's bike.

kmg123 · 05-16-2020, 08:31 PM

Refinished the center console and installed a radio inside.

**SoCoC10** · 05-16-2020, 10:01 PM

Replaced the rear wheel center caps with new stickers.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-16-2020, 10:50 PM

Swapped incandescent for LED courtesy lamp bulbs.

Ptjsk · 05-16-2020, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Swapped incandescent for LED courtesy lamp bulbs.

Wow! Looks bright, and the truck looks clean inside there!

Pat

Ptjsk · 05-16-2020, 10:54 PM

Primed, blocked and primed again!

Pat

**DeadheadNM** · 05-16-2020, 10:54 PM

I’ve been doing a lot of tinkering lately with the doors open so wanted bulbs that didn’t get as hot. The light is a lot brighter.

**maldo** · 05-17-2020, 12:56 AM

New shoes for 2020

OldCreek · 05-17-2020, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I’ve been doing a lot of tinkering lately with the doors open so wanted bulbs that didn’t get as hot. The light is a lot brighter.

Thinking about this, too, for the same reasons. I just like the soft white lights so much better... just gotta get the right bulbs.

Washed and “waxed” today with some Meguiar synthetic product...I probably should have clay bar/waxed it instead.

Hosed out the interior....K/5’s are awesome!

Ptjsk · 05-21-2020, 07:32 PM

Paint day!!!

All that prep work finally paid off! Looks straight and correct!

Pat

**DeadheadNM** · 05-21-2020, 08:03 PM

Loaded onto a flat bed for trouble shooting a new ticking sound coming from the original 350, which hasn’t yet clocked 600 miles. Looks like a sheared valve keeper and a chipped valve. Doh!!

What’s likely fix? Pull engine, pull head, replace valve?

Ptjsk · 05-21-2020, 11:29 PM

Damn! That sucks Pete!

I know I sure seem to have a lot of problems with newly rebuilt motors too.

Most of my problems have centered around comp cams roller lifters.

Sorry you're going through this!

Pat

**DeadheadNM** · 05-22-2020, 07:29 AM

Thanks Pat. This too is a roller hydraulic cam. Hope to have more info later today.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-22-2020, 11:31 AM

Man that sure does suck. Is there a warranty from your builder?

**Blazer690** · 05-22-2020, 12:37 PM

Found a lowered bench seat bracket for my 2wd blazer years ago.Readjusted the pas seat to match. Valve fix=make a sparkplug to air fitting then tdc and 100 lbs.push the spring down replace the retainer (maybe new) and cross your fingers,not to much to loose. I'v done it with a gismo that bolts to the rocker stud.

litebulblsc · 05-22-2020, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazer690

Found a lowered bench seat bracket for my 2wd blazer years ago.Readjusted the pas seat to match. Valve fix=make a sparkplug to air fitting then tdc and 100 lbs.push the spring down replace the retainer (maybe new) and cross your fingers,not to much to loose. I'v done it with a gismo that bolts to the rocker stud.

A lot to lose, when you drop a valve

Ryanz · 05-22-2020, 09:30 PM

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Ryanz · 05-22-2020, 09:36 PM

Just got my auto wrecker Steelies and Dog dishes on. Widened to 8 inches, painted and 10.5 x33 BF Goodrich.
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**DeadheadNM** · 05-22-2020, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Man that sure does suck. Is there a warranty from your builder?

Dale thanks. Clock ran out on that a while ago. I’ve been talking with the owner of the machine shop though. He’s a genuine guy and every bit the old, old school machinist you can imagine. Were I still in ABQ I’m sure he’d work with me to make it right.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-22-2020, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryanz

Just got my auto wrecker Steelies and Dog dishes on. Widened to 8 inches, painted and 10.5 x33 BF Goodrich.
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Looks great!

Ptjsk · 05-22-2020, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryanz

Just got my auto wrecker Steelies and Dog dishes on. Widened to 8 inches, painted and 10.5 x33 BF Goodrich.
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Definitely one of the top Blazer's I've seen. Looks incredibly good!

Going to have to go with Steelies on the Jimmy.

Pat

Ryanz · 05-22-2020, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ptjsk

Definitely one of the top Blazer's I've seen. Looks incredibly good!

Going to have to go with Steelies on the Jimmy.

Pat

Thanks a ton Pat. I was inspired by Deadhead’s look! He helped me with the sizes.
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**SoCoC10** · 05-22-2020, 11:17 PM

New grille and trim rings.

05-08-2020, 08:47 AM	#1026
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? looking very good __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

05-09-2020, 04:06 PM	#1028
wesmigletz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Parker, Texas Posts: 685	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Prepped the front floor pan and the bed pan. After the front floor pan was fitted by the gy doing my metal work, I brought it home, shot it in epoxy primer, then coated the bottom side in Rustoleum Semi-Gloss, reduced with acetone and used an alkyd enamel hardener. It came out glossier than I would have liked. The top of the front floor is Kirker Semi-gloss Synthetic Enamel with a hardener. The rear bed floor is just in epoxy primer. BTW, I'm tempted to paint the rear bed pan while it is out. I will be replacing both bedsides. Do you think I can paint it now, then mount it and install bedsides without too much damage to the paint? It is hard for me to reach the middle areas to paint... This is the expected body color, TCP Global Jet Black. I shot it the other day while painting my son's bike. __________________ 1970 2WD K5 1968 Camaro Conv 1967 Chevy SWB 1964 Malibu SS 1957 Corvette Pics www.picturetrail.com/wesmigletz

05-16-2020, 08:31 PM	#1029
kmg123 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 14	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Refinished the center console and installed a radio inside. Attached Images

05-16-2020, 10:01 PM	#1030
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,303	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Replaced the rear wheel center caps with new stickers. 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 Last edited by SoCoC10; 05-16-2020 at 10:08 PM.

05-16-2020, 10:50 PM	#1031
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,423	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Swapped incandescent for LED courtesy lamp bulbs. 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

05-16-2020, 10:54 PM	#1033
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Primed, blocked and primed again! Pat Attached Images

05-16-2020, 10:54 PM	#1034
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,423	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? I’ve been doing a lot of tinkering lately with the doors open so wanted bulbs that didn’t get as hot. The light is a lot brighter. __________________ 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

05-17-2020, 12:56 AM	#1035
maldo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: cali Posts: 696	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? New shoes for 2020 Attached Images

05-21-2020, 07:32 PM	#1037
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Paint day!!! All that prep work finally paid off! Looks straight and correct! Pat Attached Images

05-21-2020, 08:03 PM	#1038
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,423	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Loaded onto a flat bed for trouble shooting a new ticking sound coming from the original 350, which hasn’t yet clocked 600 miles. Looks like a sheared valve keeper and a chipped valve. Doh!! What’s likely fix? Pull engine, pull head, replace valve? 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

05-21-2020, 11:29 PM	#1039
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Damn! That sucks Pete! I know I sure seem to have a lot of problems with newly rebuilt motors too. Most of my problems have centered around comp cams roller lifters. Sorry you're going through this! Pat

05-22-2020, 07:29 AM	#1040
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,423	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Thanks Pat. This too is a roller hydraulic cam. Hope to have more info later today. __________________ 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

05-22-2020, 11:31 AM	#1041
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Man that sure does suck. Is there a warranty from your builder? __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

05-22-2020, 12:37 PM	#1042
Blazer690 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Monrovia CA Posts: 453	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Found a lowered bench seat bracket for my 2wd blazer years ago.Readjusted the pas seat to match. Valve fix=make a sparkplug to air fitting then tdc and 100 lbs.push the spring down replace the retainer (maybe new) and cross your fingers,not to much to loose. I'v done it with a gismo that bolts to the rocker stud. Attached Images

05-22-2020, 09:30 PM	#1044
Ryanz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Saskatoon, SK - Canada Posts: 296	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Posted via Mobile Device



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05-22-2020, 09:36 PM	#1045
Ryanz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Saskatoon, SK - Canada Posts: 296	Just got my auto wrecker Steelies and Dog dishes on. Widened to 8 inches, painted and 10.5 x33 BF Goodrich. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-22-2020, 11:17 PM	#1050
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,303	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? New grille and trim rings. 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

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