1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build - Page 5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72truckman · 02-22-2010, 01:32 AM

Started final paint work on tailgate, doors etc

99-LS1-SS · 04-11-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 72truckman

Got the seats installed

I'm getting ready to start a build on a 72 2wd. I want similar seats to the ones you have. Do you have any more details on making them fit and hooking the wiring up? I'm interested in the front and rear seat setup that you have.

Thanks.

mcbassin · 02-22-2010, 12:13 PM

That truck is looking GREAT! Keep it up and keep the pics coming!

SeventyOne · 02-22-2010, 07:50 PM

Nice looking build! Just read through it all - pretty impressive stuff. I'm local too (Castro Valley) and am looking for a good media blaster. What was the company called in Livermore that did your frame?

I like the wheels too - bought the same set a couple weeks ago

...while reading through your thread I thought "Wait a minute...he's got the same wheels I do!" Great minds thing alike

Anyways, hope to see you around the east bay sometime.

72jimmy4x4 · 02-22-2010, 09:32 PM

What are the seats out of? They look killer and the fit looks good.

packers05 · 02-22-2010, 09:37 PM

I am thinking that your birthday is coming up, 16 I believe, what a ride!!!! What a deal, I am jealous

Dave_S · 02-23-2010, 10:05 AM

Do those front seats fold forward?

72truckman · 02-23-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave_S

Do those front seats fold forward?

Very Slowwwwwwwly haha they are power seats- and it leaves enough room for someone really small to get by. the easiest way for people to get in back is to go between my front seats or jump up on the tire and over the bedsides.

Calitruckgrl1 · 02-23-2010, 04:02 PM

Looking great Max! Can't wait to hear the exhaust roar!

BLUE THUNDER · 03-16-2010, 10:07 PM

I am liking the progress. Can't wait to see more pics.

Broncoviejo · 04-20-2010, 01:36 AM

Nice Job! Question? what is the parts for the fuel assembly? I also have a 1972 chevy truck and just picked up a 03 5.3 LS1. thanks ...

Brandoneh · 04-29-2010, 03:25 PM

Build looks great! Can't wait to see it assembled!

72truckman · 05-03-2010, 01:11 AM

mcbassin · 05-03-2010, 11:14 AM

Looking good! You are close to needing a new avatar

Richardman1992 · 05-20-2010, 11:39 PM

i am literally spitting distance from you. why have i never seen this beauty before?

72truckman · 08-12-2010, 03:35 AM

Some semi recent pics from the 4th of July. The Flag itself flew over Fallujah, Iraq in an F-18. The blazer held it proudly.

72truckman · 08-12-2010, 03:37 AM

and some foreclosed home lot pics..

Critter · 05-03-2010, 12:28 PM

Yep, very nice!

72truckman · 05-20-2010, 02:28 AM

The aftermarket cowl hood didnt fit worth a sh*t so i ended up having to cut it.

Before, the rear of the hood was too wide to fit between the fenders. here you can see my sharpie line of the material i needed to remove

i cut straight down the hoods edge and removed abt 1/8"-3/16" from each side and tacked closed

Finished edge and near perfect body gap

Had to have someone come and help install the windshield, boy what a bear to install with the stainless trim. well worth the money but i ended up having to help the whole time! oh well at least i now know another how to.

The blazer and i took a drive this morning... This is me gettin her loaded on the trailer. (hint: bodywork is completely finito)

pics tomorrow of how it turned out.

Jtrux · 05-20-2010, 07:37 AM

Not sure if you mentioned it or not but what color have you decided on?

**Yukon Jack** · 05-20-2010, 10:40 AM

Nice job on the hood gap - so am I correct in assuming it is at the painter now?

Brandoneh · 05-20-2010, 02:01 PM

Looks great man! Just in time for summer! I bet your stoked!

72truckman · 05-20-2010, 10:07 PM

Soooo tempted to just drive it for the summer in primer....

Blazer Dude · 05-21-2010, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 72truckman

Soooo tempted to just drive it for the summer in primer....

Looks Great!!!! I would finish it before you drive it tho.. what color are you doing?

BLUE THUNDER · 05-20-2010, 10:16 PM

Wow, it is really coming together. It looks great. Congrats. I know how you feel, I want to drive your truck in primer for the summer!!!!

02-22-2010, 01:32 AM	#1
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Started final paint work on tailgate, doors etc __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

02-22-2010, 12:13 PM	#3
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build That truck is looking GREAT! Keep it up and keep the pics coming! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-22-2010, 07:50 PM	#4
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,379	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Nice looking build! Just read through it all - pretty impressive stuff. I'm local too (Castro Valley) and am looking for a good media blaster. What was the company called in Livermore that did your frame? I like the wheels too - bought the same set a couple weeks ago ...while reading through your thread I thought "Wait a minute...he's got the same wheels I do!" Great minds thing alike Anyways, hope to see you around the east bay sometime.

02-22-2010, 09:32 PM	#5
72jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Victoria B.C. Posts: 101	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build What are the seats out of? They look killer and the fit looks good.

02-22-2010, 09:37 PM	#6
packers05 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: minonk illinois Posts: 224	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build I am thinking that your birthday is coming up, 16 I believe, what a ride!!!! What a deal, I am jealous

02-23-2010, 10:05 AM	#7
Dave_S Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 6	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Do those front seats fold forward?

02-23-2010, 04:02 PM	#9
Calitruckgrl1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 27	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Looking great Max! Can't wait to hear the exhaust roar! __________________ My 1965 GMC 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post2754022 My brother's 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482

03-16-2010, 10:07 PM	#10
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build I am liking the progress. Can't wait to see more pics.

04-20-2010, 01:36 AM	#11
Broncoviejo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 123	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Nice Job! Question? what is the parts for the fuel assembly? I also have a 1972 chevy truck and just picked up a 03 5.3 LS1. thanks ...

04-29-2010, 03:25 PM	#12
Brandoneh Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 75	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Build looks great! Can't wait to see it assembled! __________________ 71 K5 In progress!

05-03-2010, 01:11 AM	#13
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

05-03-2010, 11:14 AM	#14
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Looking good! You are close to needing a new avatar __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-20-2010, 11:39 PM	#15
Richardman1992 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dublin, California Posts: 67	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build i am literally spitting distance from you. why have i never seen this beauty before?

08-12-2010, 03:35 AM	#16
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Some semi recent pics from the 4th of July. The Flag itself flew over Fallujah, Iraq in an F-18. The blazer held it proudly. __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

08-12-2010, 03:37 AM	#17
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build and some foreclosed home lot pics.. __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727 Last edited by 72truckman; 08-12-2010 at 03:39 AM.



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05-03-2010, 12:28 PM	#18
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Yep, very nice! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

05-20-2010, 02:28 AM	#19
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build The aftermarket cowl hood didnt fit worth a sht so i ended up having to cut it. Before, the rear of the hood was too wide to fit between the fenders. here you can see my sharpie line of the material i needed to remove i cut straight down the hoods edge and removed abt 1/8"-3/16" from each side and tacked closed Finished edge and near perfect body gap Had to have someone come and help install the windshield, boy what a bear to install with the stainless trim. well worth the money but i ended up having to help the whole time! oh well at least i now know another how to. The blazer and i took a drive this morning... This is me gettin her loaded on the trailer. (hint: bodywork is completely finito) pics tomorrow of how it turned out.* __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727 Last edited by 72truckman; 05-20-2010 at 02:44 AM.

05-20-2010, 07:37 AM	#20
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Not sure if you mentioned it or not but what color have you decided on? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

05-20-2010, 10:40 AM	#21
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Nice job on the hood gap - so am I correct in assuming it is at the painter now? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-20-2010, 02:01 PM	#22
Brandoneh Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 75	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Looks great man! Just in time for summer! I bet your stoked! __________________ 71 K5 In progress!

05-20-2010, 10:07 PM	#23
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Soooo tempted to just drive it for the summer in primer.... __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

05-20-2010, 10:16 PM	#25
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Wow, it is really coming together. It looks great. Congrats. I know how you feel, I want to drive your truck in primer for the summer!!!!

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