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**DeadheadNM** · 12-24-2020, 11:18 AM

Real nice!

**SoCoC10** · 01-01-2021, 11:12 PM

Interior details

Spf79 · 01-02-2021, 12:27 AM

Looks great!
Is the aluminum grille housing original or aftermarket? If aftermarket, how was the fit to work with?

**SoCoC10** · 01-02-2021, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Spf79

Looks great!
Is the aluminum grille housing original or aftermarket? If aftermarket, how was the fit to work with?

Counterpart from Classic Parts. Fits well. Everyone that has had issues with fitment has used aftermarket fenders.

Spf79 · 01-02-2021, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Counterpart from Classic Parts. Fits well. Everyone that has had issues with fitment has used aftermarket fenders.

Good to know! Thank you for the quick reply.
I kept original fenders for this reason.

Skymortar · 01-04-2021, 10:24 AM

Finally got mechanicals in. Now I can make it pretty
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**SoCoC10** · 01-05-2021, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Skymortar

Finally got mechanicals in. Now I can make it pretty
Posted via Mobile Device

Looks great! What’s the set up?

**SoCoC10** · 01-07-2021, 09:08 PM

Progress

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-09-2021, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Progress

Looking great!!

**DeadheadNM** · 01-07-2021, 09:57 PM

Keep it!

**SoCoC10** · 01-12-2021, 11:54 PM

Thanks guys!

**72 Super** · 01-16-2021, 10:57 PM

That one is nice!

**Orange71shorty** · 01-17-2021, 11:34 AM

Looks great! What size tires? Lift?

**SoCoC10** · 01-17-2021, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange71shorty

Looks great! What size tires? Lift?

Think it’s 2-3” with 33X12.50X15s

**SoCoC10** · 01-17-2021, 10:45 PM

Top & glass cleaned up and bolted down.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-17-2021, 10:50 PM

Looks fantastic- congrats. Thanks for sharing.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-17-2021, 10:53 PM

I vote no wheel tub carpet btw

**3757chevy** · 01-18-2021, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I vote no wheel tub carpet btw

But keep the armrests.?.

............Looks real good.

best view · 01-19-2021, 09:07 PM

I second the no carpet on the wheel well

**PDXk5** · 01-30-2021, 11:48 PM

After a lengthy process of having my bucket seats reupholstered in original vinyl, having hardware black zinc coated to look like original finish and purchasing and having seat backs restored - I now have the seats reassembled and back in the rig. (Of course I knocked the rear view mirror off the windshield as I was reinstalling seats, so I got a new task to tackle now with re-gluing mounting base to the windshield. We do this because it’s fun, right!)

**IronCanine** · 01-31-2021, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by PDXk5

After a lengthy process of having my bucket seats reupholstered in original vinyl, having hardware black zinc coated to look like original finish and purchasing and having seat backs restored - I now have the seats reassembled and back in the rig. (Of course I knocked the rear view mirror off the windshield as I was reinstalling seats, so I got a new task to tackle now with re-gluing mounting base to the windshield. We do this because it’s fun, right!)

Outstanding work...I really appreciate the effort to get trim level correct upholstery. And they look great.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-31-2021, 12:00 AM

Looks great. How was the seat back install? Easy to get the screws threaded?

**PDXk5** · 01-31-2021, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Looks great. How was the seat back install? Easy to get the screws threaded?

Yes. All but one went in without any trouble. I took the other screws back out of that back, shifted the screw around a bit to find it’s mark and after it got started, I reinstalled the others and it all went together nicely.

K5Fan · 01-31-2021, 06:05 AM

Well...I haven't done anything to my 1970 Blazer today, but the day is just getting started.

Those seats look GREAT! I like the console as well. When I got mine, the original seats were newly upholstered, and it didn't come with the console. I have tried to find that console, but I can't find it.

I'm not a small person. Not fat, but 6'5 and not skinny thighs. The previous owner had what looks like a new OEM 18 inch aftermarket steering wheel on the column with no tilt. I can slide in sideways, but the wheel is basically in my face. I keep the top off, and the roll bar is too far back to mount a shoulder harness. I've been pulled over a few times by the police and was told that they were just checking to see if my wife and I had on our seat belts, since all I have are lap belts. Another thing was that I didn't have a license plate light. I explained that this is a 1970 vehicle that didn't come with shoulder belts, or license plate lights. Good thing that I only drink my beers at home.

So, if yesterday counts for this thread, I installed two newly upholstered bucket seats from a 2001 Silverado that have the shoulder harnesses and buckles in the seats. (I'll still only drink my beer at home) They also have reclining backs, lumbar control, and armrests, which is perfect for an old man of 59! I also wired a LED license plate light on the rear bumper, and now they will probably pull me over for it being too bright!! When I turned on my running lights, it was almost too bright to look at, and that was during the day!

Now...First of all, DeadheadNM, thank you for starting this thread how ever many years you did. Also, what color green is your Blazer? I set up a paint booth and shot mine with what looks like the exact same color, but I used metallic single stage paint. At the paint store I was able to match that color up to a 1970 Nova, and a 1967 Impala.

I haven't set up my profile for this yet, but I will get that done, and send pictures. Thanks for all the great pics and info!

Chris.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-31-2021, 11:23 AM

Hi Chris - you bet! The color on that Blazer was close to its original medium olive and was done in base coat with clear. Some guys have had various results trying to match original medium olive with some getting tones that drift from the original toward shades of silver. Post up pics when possible. Pete

12-24-2020, 11:18 AM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,424	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Real nice! __________________ 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

01-01-2021, 11:12 PM	#2
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,303	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Interior details 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; 01-01-2021 at 11:22 PM.

01-02-2021, 12:27 AM	#3
Spf79 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 421	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Looks great! Is the aluminum grille housing original or aftermarket? If aftermarket, how was the fit to work with? __________________ Full top blazer or bust....

01-04-2021, 10:24 AM	#6
Skymortar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Stevensville Md. Posts: 116	Finally got mechanicals in. Now I can make it pretty Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

01-07-2021, 09:08 PM	#8
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,303	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Progress 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; 01-07-2021 at 09:15 PM.

01-07-2021, 09:57 PM	#10
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,424	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Keep it! __________________ 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

01-12-2021, 11:54 PM	#11
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,303	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Thanks guys! 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; 01-14-2021 at 09:47 AM.

01-16-2021, 10:57 PM	#12
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,693	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? That one is nice! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

01-17-2021, 11:34 AM	#13
Orange71shorty Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Helena, Montana Posts: 600	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Looks great! What size tires? Lift?

01-17-2021, 10:45 PM	#15
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,303	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Top & glass cleaned up and bolted down. 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

01-17-2021, 10:50 PM	#16
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,424	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Looks fantastic- congrats. Thanks for sharing. __________________ 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

01-17-2021, 10:53 PM	#17
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,424	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? I vote no wheel tub carpet btw __________________ 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

01-19-2021, 09:07 PM	#19
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,118	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? I second the no carpet on the wheel well

01-30-2021, 11:48 PM	#20
PDXk5 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 935	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? After a lengthy process of having my bucket seats reupholstered in original vinyl, having hardware black zinc coated to look like original finish and purchasing and having seat backs restored - I now have the seats reassembled and back in the rig. (Of course I knocked the rear view mirror off the windshield as I was reinstalling seats, so I got a new task to tackle now with re-gluing mounting base to the windshield. We do this because it’s fun, right!) Attached Images

01-31-2021, 12:00 AM	#22
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,424	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Looks great. How was the seat back install? Easy to get the screws threaded? __________________ 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



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01-31-2021, 06:05 AM	#24
K5Fan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 65	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Well...I haven't done anything to my 1970 Blazer today, but the day is just getting started. Those seats look GREAT! I like the console as well. When I got mine, the original seats were newly upholstered, and it didn't come with the console. I have tried to find that console, but I can't find it. I'm not a small person. Not fat, but 6'5 and not skinny thighs. The previous owner had what looks like a new OEM 18 inch aftermarket steering wheel on the column with no tilt. I can slide in sideways, but the wheel is basically in my face. I keep the top off, and the roll bar is too far back to mount a shoulder harness. I've been pulled over a few times by the police and was told that they were just checking to see if my wife and I had on our seat belts, since all I have are lap belts. Another thing was that I didn't have a license plate light. I explained that this is a 1970 vehicle that didn't come with shoulder belts, or license plate lights. Good thing that I only drink my beers at home. So, if yesterday counts for this thread, I installed two newly upholstered bucket seats from a 2001 Silverado that have the shoulder harnesses and buckles in the seats. (I'll still only drink my beer at home) They also have reclining backs, lumbar control, and armrests, which is perfect for an old man of 59! I also wired a LED license plate light on the rear bumper, and now they will probably pull me over for it being too bright!! When I turned on my running lights, it was almost too bright to look at, and that was during the day! Now...First of all, DeadheadNM, thank you for starting this thread how ever many years you did. Also, what color green is your Blazer? I set up a paint booth and shot mine with what looks like the exact same color, but I used metallic single stage paint. At the paint store I was able to match that color up to a 1970 Nova, and a 1967 Impala. I haven't set up my profile for this yet, but I will get that done, and send pictures. Thanks for all the great pics and info! Chris.

01-31-2021, 11:23 AM	#25
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,424	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Hi Chris - you bet! The color on that Blazer was close to its original medium olive and was done in base coat with clear. Some guys have had various results trying to match original medium olive with some getting tones that drift from the original toward shades of silver. Post up pics when possible. Pete __________________ 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

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