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Green Monster · 06-30-2020, 11:07 AM

New black differential covers- front and back.

scott123 · 06-30-2020, 03:07 PM

Today I pulled out the automatic column and started the rebuild on it. Clean, sand, prep and paint to back into the 72 Blazer.

I'm changing over to an automatic but doing it one step at a time. Column first. Transmission lines on the ready and then the swap to the TH350/NP205. After that the pedal assembly.

Trying no to leave it crippled as it is a blast to drive.

S

**lks dcvn** · 07-02-2020, 11:20 AM

If somebody is ever considering painting the firewall black on their trucks...don't do it. Spent the past few days lightly wet sanding off the black rubberized paint off the upper firewall of my 71 4x4 Blazer project.

I was able to get back to the original firewall crayon markings for 518 - which is the stock 71 Medium Green paint code - so I thought that was a win for the time invested. It was on both the driver and passenger side of the upper firewall.

A few before, during and after shots...

Ptjsk · 07-04-2020, 11:55 PM

Took it out for it's first long drive. Ran great!

Pat

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-05-2020, 09:53 AM

Congratulations and it looks great

C.I.Blazer · 07-06-2020, 09:24 AM

Pat, what are you running for lift and tire size / type? Your truck has a great stance. Thanks.

Ptjsk · 07-06-2020, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Congratulations and it looks great

Thanks Bud!

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.I.Blazer

Pat, what are you running for lift and tire size / type? Your truck has a great stance. Thanks.

I took the original springs in for re-arching and asked for 2-2.5" I think it's a bit more than that though.

Also, I just put 2" blocks in the rear.

The tires are 33"x12.5"x15". They are the new BFG KO3's on 15" x 8" rallys. I picked up a set of 15" x 8" steel wheels and have sandblasted and painted them white. Now, I'm not sure if I want to swap them out or not.

I'm afraid it's going to squat down a bit when I put the top back on.

I think I'll put in a couple of overload air bags so I can bring it up a bit if I have too.

Thanks for the kind comments!

Pat

SeventyOne · 07-06-2020, 08:23 PM

Installed a phenolic spacer under my carb to solve a heat soak hard start issue I ran into. also playing around with the AFR gauge and carb settings to dial it in

C.I.Blazer · 07-07-2020, 07:55 AM

Thanks Pat. Exactly the look I am going for. The truck I bought has 35" Mud Terrains with what I believe to be a 4" lift. Too tall for my taste. Appreciate the info.

Ptjsk · 07-07-2020, 06:53 PM

Yea, it was a tough decision, but I agree with you. Although I think they still look good, the 35's with a 4" were just a bit too much for my preference.

Adding some air assist lifting bags to the rear soon. They're supposed to arrive today.

I want to be able to tow a small trailer with no sagging.

Pat

**craneboy72** · 07-08-2020, 08:03 AM

Installed my GM copy steps I pitched on the forum

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-08-2020, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craneboy72

Installed my GM copy steps I pitched on the forum

They look great.

**craneboy72** · 07-08-2020, 05:09 PM

Thank you they are made well and are very helpful getting in

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-08-2020, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craneboy72

Thank you they are made well and are very helpful getting in

I'm sorry, I forgot to tell you how nice the Blazer looks!

Ptjsk · 07-08-2020, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craneboy72

Installed my GM copy steps I pitched on the forum

Very nice....clean looking Blazer!

And the steps look great too!

Pat

Ptjsk · 07-08-2020, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Monster

New black differential covers- front and back.

Did your (large) spare tire work with the original spare tire holder?

Thanks,

Pat

Green Monster · 07-08-2020, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ptjsk

Did your (large) spare tire work with the original spare tire holder?

Thanks,

Pat

I am using the original spare tire carrier with a 33x12.5R15 BFG KO2. So far I replaced the carriage bolt with longer than stock but needs a little more modification to make it fit right. The carrier needs to about 6 inches taller. A metal box (open on the bottom) that fits over the carrier to serve as an extension will probably work.

BobbyK · 07-11-2020, 08:51 PM

I'm having TOO much fun driving my 71 this summer to do anything to it.
I took it to work all this week.

Shot this pic leaving one day.

simicrintz · 07-13-2020, 11:08 AM

Great pic! On the Jeepster page that I am on they do a calendar and have folks submit pics for it; this would be great in a Blazer calendar!

Ptjsk · 07-13-2020, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craneboy72

Installed my GM copy steps I pitched on the forum

Are those 15" x 8", or 15" x 10"?

Thanks, Pat

**craneboy72** · 07-13-2020, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ptjsk

Are those 15" x 8", or 15" x 10"?

Thanks, Pat

15 x8 off a m1009 blazer
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Ptjsk · 07-14-2020, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craneboy72

15 x8 off a m1009 blazer
Posted via Mobile Device

Cool, thank you!

Pat

Ptjsk · 07-14-2020, 12:42 AM

Put my top on!

Can almost say it's finished......even though they never really are.

Pat

hemi43 · 07-20-2020, 08:29 AM

Finally got my master cylinder installed. I had used a 2003 unit because it had a 1 1/4" bore, but went to the Wilwood with a 1 1/8" bore for better pedal feel and stopping. I got lucky and was able to get it on without bleeding, but I may do it anyway just to make sure there's no small air bubbles.

mister.freeze · 07-20-2020, 06:11 PM

flushed the radiator, remounted and wired the fans. Last time I did that was 20 years ago, so I figure I'm good for another 20.

06-30-2020, 11:07 AM	#1101
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? New black differential covers- front and back. Attached Images __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST

06-30-2020, 03:07 PM	#1102
scott123 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Middleburg, North Carolina Posts: 480	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Today I pulled out the automatic column and started the rebuild on it. Clean, sand, prep and paint to back into the 72 Blazer. I'm changing over to an automatic but doing it one step at a time. Column first. Transmission lines on the ready and then the swap to the TH350/NP205. After that the pedal assembly. Trying no to leave it crippled as it is a blast to drive. S

07-02-2020, 11:20 AM	#1103
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? If somebody is ever considering painting the firewall black on their trucks...don't do it. Spent the past few days lightly wet sanding off the black rubberized paint off the upper firewall of my 71 4x4 Blazer project. I was able to get back to the original firewall crayon markings for 518 - which is the stock 71 Medium Green paint code - so I thought that was a win for the time invested. It was on both the driver and passenger side of the upper firewall. A few before, during and after shots... Attached Images

07-04-2020, 11:55 PM	#1104
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Took it out for it's first long drive. Ran great! Pat Attached Images

07-05-2020, 09:53 AM	#1105
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Congratulations and it looks great __________________ "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

07-06-2020, 09:24 AM	#1106
C.I.Blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: WA State Posts: 186	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Pat, what are you running for lift and tire size / type? Your truck has a great stance. Thanks.

07-06-2020, 08:23 PM	#1108
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Installed a phenolic spacer under my carb to solve a heat soak hard start issue I ran into. also playing around with the AFR gauge and carb settings to dial it in

07-07-2020, 07:55 AM	#1109
C.I.Blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: WA State Posts: 186	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Thanks Pat. Exactly the look I am going for. The truck I bought has 35" Mud Terrains with what I believe to be a 4" lift. Too tall for my taste. Appreciate the info.

07-07-2020, 06:53 PM	#1110
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Yea, it was a tough decision, but I agree with you. Although I think they still look good, the 35's with a 4" were just a bit too much for my preference. Adding some air assist lifting bags to the rear soon. They're supposed to arrive today. I want to be able to tow a small trailer with no sagging. Pat

07-08-2020, 08:03 AM	#1111
craneboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Acton Ma Posts: 761	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Installed my GM copy steps I pitched on the forum Attached Images

07-08-2020, 05:09 PM	#1113
craneboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Acton Ma Posts: 761	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Thank you they are made well and are very helpful getting in

07-11-2020, 08:51 PM	#1118
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? I'm having TOO much fun driving my 71 this summer to do anything to it. I took it to work all this week. Shot this pic leaving one day. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

07-13-2020, 11:08 AM	#1119
simicrintz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Escondido Posts: 305	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Great pic! On the Jeepster page that I am on they do a calendar and have folks submit pics for it; this would be great in a Blazer calendar! __________________ -Bruce 1971 K5 Blazer 4WD

07-14-2020, 12:42 AM	#1123
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Put my top on! Can almost say it's finished......even though they never really are. Pat Attached Images

07-20-2020, 08:29 AM	#1124
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,526	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? Finally got my master cylinder installed. I had used a 2003 unit because it had a 1 1/4" bore, but went to the Wilwood with a 1 1/8" bore for better pedal feel and stopping. I got lucky and was able to get it on without bleeding, but I may do it anyway just to make sure there's no small air bubbles. Attached Images



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07-20-2020, 06:11 PM	#1125
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today? flushed the radiator, remounted and wired the fans. Last time I did that was 20 years ago, so I figure I'm good for another 20. __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

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