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-Greg72 · 08-28-2008, 10:44 AM

Subscribed.....just in case this ends up becoming a Blazer thread again.

**jaros44sr** · 08-28-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by -Greg72

Subscribed.....just in case this ends up becoming a Blazer thread again.

Sweet deal on the blazer tub

vtblazer · 08-29-2008, 07:59 PM

Took a small bite out of the build budget for a new tool.

More like a new toy but I'm guessing the plasma cutter is gonna come in damn handy.

And check out the cheesey blue cart.
Oh well, free is free and in all reality it should work out really good.

-Greg72 · 08-29-2008, 08:07 PM

Congrats!

That's a nice tool, it won't take long to fall in love with it.

I cut some 3/16" plate tonight with mine...a simple straightedge clamped to the plate gives you flawless cuts, and almost no cleanup. With some practice, you can even freehand curves pretty well with it too...

AJs72K5 · 08-29-2008, 09:36 PM

plasma cutter

Awesome!!

Jtrux · 08-29-2008, 10:39 PM

It's definitely on my list of things to by.

Big J · 08-30-2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

It's definitely on my list of things to by.

Me too. I think I'm going to concentrate on getting a garage before any more toy, I mean tool purchases, lol. Shoulda seen neighbors face when I brought in that big Mac tool chest, lol..... Don't wanna wear out my welcome. Can't wait to get one though, I've got to play with one twice, they rock! Hows that saying go,"I used to cut with fire, now I cut with electricity". Something like that.

Bentblazer · 08-31-2008, 09:37 AM

Why buy whene you can borrow.

Just saw the thread with the boat, be prepared a boat is a hole in the water that you throw money in, wouldn't trade mine for nothing enjoy

jb4short · 09-02-2008, 03:58 PM

when's the barn raising?

vtblazer · 09-03-2008, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

when's the barn raising?

* Excavation - 9/04/08
* Footers to be poured - 9/05/08
* Retaining wall/north garage wall to be poured - 9/08/08
* Satisfy permit waiting period...
* Start bending nails by Sept 22nd or 29th.

Contractors says "weather-tight" within a week, we'll see.

Chevyman63 · 09-03-2008, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Contractors says "weather-tight" within a week, we'll see.

Now that's more like it! Definitely doable.

jb4short · 09-03-2008, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

* Excavation - 9/04/08
* Footers to be poured - 9/05/08
* Retaining wall/north garage wall to be poured - 9/08/08
* Satisfy permit waiting period...
* Start bending nails by Sept 22nd or 29th.

Contractors says "weather-tight" within a week, we'll see.

good deal- we know snow comes to northern VT Oct 1

Chevyman63 · 09-03-2008, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

good deal- we know snow comes to northern VT Oct 1

I can't believe you brought up the "S" word!?

vtblazer · 09-03-2008, 06:04 PM

Teaser pic.

Thought this was kinda sweet to put on my shackle flips being it's a '69.

Chevyman63 · 09-03-2008, 09:31 PM

That's pretty cool!

vtblazer · 09-08-2008, 12:13 PM

No pics, no proof...

Chevyman63 · 09-08-2008, 03:47 PM

Progress

Burt4x4 · 09-08-2008, 04:06 PM

What is all the diggin for? Making one of thoes 'pits' you just drive over to work on the undercarrage?
I prolly missed something being off line for so long?

vtblazer · 09-08-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Burt4x4

What is all the diggin for? Making one of thoes 'pits' you just drive over to work on the undercarrage?
I prolly missed something being off line for so long?

Breaking ground for the new garage.

Those trenches are for the footers that get poured tomorrow.

AJs72K5 · 09-08-2008, 06:19 PM

Holy shnikees!! Looks like they took out half your house!

Waaaaiiiiiit a second. Are you the guy that leaves his Xmas lights up year round?? Or are those "party" lights?

Chevyman63 · 09-08-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

Waaaaiiiiiit a second. Are you the guy that leaves his Xmas lights up year round?? Or are those "party" lights?

I would guess that they are the all new multi-purpose lights...xmas lights for the xmas season and party lights for the rest of the year.

Burt4x4 · 09-09-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Breaking ground for the new garage.

Those trenches are for the footers that get poured tomorrow.

Sweet! Getting a New Man Space must be exciting

Best of luck and kleep the pics a comming

**jaros44sr** · 09-09-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

I would guess that they are the all new multi-purpose lights...xmas lights for the xmas season and party lights for the rest of the year.

Got some of them on my backporch, whiskey drinkin' lights! When the string turns into one light it's time to go to bed

Chevyman63 · 09-09-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Got some of them on my backporch, whiskey drinkin' lights! When the string turns into one light it's time to go to bed

I like that rule of thumb, I'm going to use it from now on, if you don't mind.

**jaros44sr** · 09-09-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

I like that rule of thumb, I'm going to use it from now on, if you don't mind.

Conversely, if the ash tray turns into twelve and you can't hit any of them, open the screen door and look for the Mrs. LOL

Kurt is going to hit us with a hijack

We agreed on Chinese laterns, but I ended up with dragonflies

08-28-2008, 10:44 AM	#101
-Greg72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 308	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Subscribed.....just in case this ends up becoming a Blazer thread again. __________________ 1972 K5 - 502BBC/4L80E/Magnum205/Mog-9s/5.26s/38" BFG KM2s Find me on INSTAGRAM @MIGHTASWELLK5 '72 K5 - Greg's "Might As Well™" Build

08-29-2008, 07:59 PM	#103
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Took a small bite out of the build budget for a new tool. More like a new toy but I'm guessing the plasma cutter is gonna come in damn handy. And check out the cheesey blue cart. Oh well, free is free and in all reality it should work out really good. Attached Images

08-29-2008, 08:07 PM	#104
-Greg72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 308	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Congrats! That's a nice tool, it won't take long to fall in love with it. I cut some 3/16" plate tonight with mine...a simple straightedge clamped to the plate gives you flawless cuts, and almost no cleanup. With some practice, you can even freehand curves pretty well with it too... __________________ 1972 K5 - 502BBC/4L80E/Magnum205/Mog-9s/5.26s/38" BFG KM2s Find me on INSTAGRAM @MIGHTASWELLK5 '72 K5 - Greg's "Might As Well™" Build

08-29-2008, 09:36 PM	#105
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way plasma cutter Awesome!! __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

08-29-2008, 10:39 PM	#106
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way It's definitely on my list of things to by. __________________ 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!!!

08-31-2008, 09:37 AM	#108
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Why buy whene you can borrow. Just saw the thread with the boat, be prepared a boat is a hole in the water that you throw money in, wouldn't trade mine for nothing enjoy __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

09-02-2008, 03:58 PM	#109
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way when's the barn raising?

09-03-2008, 06:04 PM	#114
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Teaser pic. Thought this was kinda sweet to put on my shackle flips being it's a '69. Attached Images

09-03-2008, 09:31 PM	#115
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way That's pretty cool! __________________ 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

09-08-2008, 12:13 PM	#116
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way No pics, no proof... Attached Images

09-08-2008, 03:47 PM	#117
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Progress __________________ 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

09-08-2008, 04:06 PM	#118
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way What is all the diggin for? Making one of thoes 'pits' you just drive over to work on the undercarrage? I prolly missed something being off line for so long? __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

09-08-2008, 06:19 PM	#120
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Holy shnikees!! Looks like they took out half your house! Waaaaiiiiiit a second. Are you the guy that leaves his Xmas lights up year round?? Or are those "party" lights? __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff



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