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russgt · 09-05-2010, 10:18 PM

I bought a donor for the shortbox today. Its a 1980 3/4 ton that my grandfather bought brand new. Its only got 60k on it and runs and drives but the body and frame are horrible. Its going to be hard to cut it up for senimental reasons, but what do you do. Its a 350, turbo 350/205 combo. thats right the 77 is going to be an auto for a little while.

glimmertwin01 · 09-05-2010, 10:30 PM

nice looks like a NY crust bucket... LOL

USSkoval · 09-05-2010, 11:03 PM

Boy, the neat stuff gravitates towards you doesn't it? Looks like a lot of great parts sitting there.

chevyman95 · 09-05-2010, 11:26 PM

wow very nice

russgt · 09-05-2010, 11:31 PM

Stuff does seem to fall into my lap sometimes, my grandapa passed away a few years ago and one of my uncles has had the truck since then. A few different people had tried to buy the truck in the past but it wasent for sale until I wanted it. He wanted it or at least part of it to stay in the family.(he knew how bad it was)

USSkoval · 09-06-2010, 12:05 AM

I know how that goes. I've had to part a couple vehicles that had some amount of sentimental value, I saved everything I could and am trying to use everything on something else I have.

russgt · 09-19-2010, 07:14 PM

A few updates, I pulled the dana 60 out of the shortbox and put the 10 bolt in it, I have been working alot lately on my friends 70 cab. So far I have the 1 piece floor welded in and am working on the door posts, rocker, and cab corner on the passenger side. On a side note, I went to napa and autozone to get banjo bolts for the pre 79 brake calipers on the short box only to be told at both places that they are not available. WTF?

*nbpro* · 09-28-2010, 04:52 AM

nice work

russgt · 10-10-2010, 08:33 PM

Well, scratch the auto, just picked up a 4 speed/205 combo for the shortbox

glimmertwin01 · 10-10-2010, 08:51 PM

NICE! im jealous..

russgt · 10-19-2010, 08:33 PM

finally broke the blazer out of the garage to begin the rear spring hanger swap with the short box. For reference, the blazer is stock hieght with 32s, and the shortbox has a 6 inch with 29s or 30s.

russgt · 10-30-2010, 08:24 PM

So, I swapped the shackle flip out of the shortbox and installed them in the blazer, the front of the shortbox sits pretty high so hopefully installing the engine and trans will bring it down. I parted out my grandapas truck last weekend. I have never seen a truck that had been completely non modified before, it was completely intact including all of the smog equipment and the AC even blew cold. the only problems that it had during its life were the soft cam at 5k was replaced and the starter was replaced recently.

79gmcclassic · 10-31-2010, 03:12 PM

hey russ ive been following your thred all the way thru and im wondering how your going to get your blazer painted??

russgt · 10-31-2010, 08:50 PM

How as in finding the time? Not exactly sure yet, I am still thinking about painting it the original glenwood green and keeping the top black like it originally was. Maybe open to suggestions?

russgt · 10-31-2010, 08:59 PM

To add a few more pics, pretty sure i have A.D.D at this point

glimmertwin01 · 11-01-2010, 06:18 AM

looks good russ... welcome to the club...=)) i didnt have as good luck with the fitment of the key cab corners.... but i got em in good.. after trimming...

russgt · 11-01-2010, 05:49 PM

yeah, I guess being able to buy a panel that is close to fitting is easier than fabing up the whole thing, nothing seems to fit perfect out of the box

benoit454 · 11-01-2010, 06:15 PM

wow nice work, I want one of them novas and the short bed myself.

What kinda rustoleum spray paint is that I see the can in the pics? Hope it aint primer or something because it don't hold up for crap. I used it on my dad's 84 when I did cab corners, rockers and upper arches it sucks it rusted right under the paint.

russgt · 11-01-2010, 08:56 PM

rust converter

benoit454 · 11-01-2010, 10:27 PM

hmmm don't think I've seen it. I've seen auto primer says stops rust, it don't LOL.

russgt · 11-02-2010, 04:38 PM

applying any type of primer has alot to do with surface prep. If you dont take the time to properly prep and clean the surface, nothing will stick

TheWhiteElephant · 11-02-2010, 11:23 PM

Great stuff. I'm really admiring your bodywork skills. You seem to be a very experienced bodyman.

russgt · 12-05-2010, 05:05 PM

Got some work on the 77 done recently, some paint work under the box and some engine work.

russgt · 12-05-2010, 05:07 PM

A little more

russgt · 01-23-2011, 11:58 AM

Well i've made a little more progress on the shortbox. My grandpas engine didnt pan out due to water in a couple of cylinders. Turns out that one of my cousins had creased the hood (hinges froze) and didnt try to close it. It sat that way for about a year and let water sit on the air cleaner. So I had to dig out an engine that I had tore down about 4 years ago and rebuild it. Its funny how projects change directions, next my wife is going to want the dana 60 put back in it. lol

warning: the dreaded cell phone photos!

09-05-2010, 10:18 PM	#101
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build I bought a donor for the shortbox today. Its a 1980 3/4 ton that my grandfather bought brand new. Its only got 60k on it and runs and drives but the body and frame are horrible. Its going to be hard to cut it up for senimental reasons, but what do you do. Its a 350, turbo 350/205 combo. thats right the 77 is going to be an auto for a little while. Attached Images __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

09-05-2010, 10:30 PM	#102
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 76 Blazer build nice looks like a NY crust bucket... LOL __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

09-05-2010, 11:03 PM	#103
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: 76 Blazer build Boy, the neat stuff gravitates towards you doesn't it? Looks like a lot of great parts sitting there. __________________ -Andy '77 K5 Blazer '78 K10 Shortbed '78 C20 Suburban '79 K30 Crew Cab Dually '84 C10 Short Stepside '88 K20 Suburban

09-05-2010, 11:26 PM	#104
chevyman95 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Underground Bunker Posts: 284	Re: 76 Blazer build wow very nice

09-05-2010, 11:31 PM	#105
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build Stuff does seem to fall into my lap sometimes, my grandapa passed away a few years ago and one of my uncles has had the truck since then. A few different people had tried to buy the truck in the past but it wasent for sale until I wanted it. He wanted it or at least part of it to stay in the family.(he knew how bad it was) __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

09-06-2010, 12:05 AM	#106
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: 76 Blazer build I know how that goes. I've had to part a couple vehicles that had some amount of sentimental value, I saved everything I could and am trying to use everything on something else I have. __________________ -Andy '77 K5 Blazer '78 K10 Shortbed '78 C20 Suburban '79 K30 Crew Cab Dually '84 C10 Short Stepside '88 K20 Suburban

09-19-2010, 07:14 PM	#107
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build A few updates, I pulled the dana 60 out of the shortbox and put the 10 bolt in it, I have been working alot lately on my friends 70 cab. So far I have the 1 piece floor welded in and am working on the door posts, rocker, and cab corner on the passenger side. On a side note, I went to napa and autozone to get banjo bolts for the pre 79 brake calipers on the short box only to be told at both places that they are not available. WTF? Attached Images __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

09-28-2010, 04:52 AM	#108
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: 76 Blazer build nice work

10-10-2010, 08:33 PM	#109
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build Well, scratch the auto, just picked up a 4 speed/205 combo for the shortbox Attached Images __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

10-10-2010, 08:51 PM	#110
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 76 Blazer build NICE! im jealous.. __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

10-19-2010, 08:33 PM	#111
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build finally broke the blazer out of the garage to begin the rear spring hanger swap with the short box. For reference, the blazer is stock hieght with 32s, and the shortbox has a 6 inch with 29s or 30s. Attached Images __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634 Last edited by russgt; 10-19-2010 at 08:35 PM.

10-30-2010, 08:24 PM	#112
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build So, I swapped the shackle flip out of the shortbox and installed them in the blazer, the front of the shortbox sits pretty high so hopefully installing the engine and trans will bring it down. I parted out my grandapas truck last weekend. I have never seen a truck that had been completely non modified before, it was completely intact including all of the smog equipment and the AC even blew cold. the only problems that it had during its life were the soft cam at 5k was replaced and the starter was replaced recently. Attached Images __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

10-31-2010, 03:12 PM	#113
79gmcclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Green bay, Wisconsin Posts: 593	Re: 76 Blazer build hey russ ive been following your thred all the way thru and im wondering how your going to get your blazer painted?? __________________ 1979 GMC Sierra Classic Freshly lowered 5 inches

10-31-2010, 08:50 PM	#114
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build How as in finding the time? Not exactly sure yet, I am still thinking about painting it the original glenwood green and keeping the top black like it originally was. Maybe open to suggestions? __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

10-31-2010, 08:59 PM	#115
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build To add a few more pics, pretty sure i have A.D.D at this point Attached Images __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634



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11-01-2010, 06:18 AM	#116
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 76 Blazer build looks good russ... welcome to the club...=)) i didnt have as good luck with the fitment of the key cab corners.... but i got em in good.. after trimming... __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

11-01-2010, 05:49 PM	#117
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build yeah, I guess being able to buy a panel that is close to fitting is easier than fabing up the whole thing, nothing seems to fit perfect out of the box __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

11-01-2010, 06:15 PM	#118
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: 76 Blazer build wow nice work, I want one of them novas and the short bed myself. What kinda rustoleum spray paint is that I see the can in the pics? Hope it aint primer or something because it don't hold up for crap. I used it on my dad's 84 when I did cab corners, rockers and upper arches it sucks it rusted right under the paint. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

11-01-2010, 08:56 PM	#119
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build rust converter __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

11-01-2010, 10:27 PM	#120
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: 76 Blazer build hmmm don't think I've seen it. I've seen auto primer says stops rust, it don't LOL. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

11-02-2010, 04:38 PM	#121
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build applying any type of primer has alot to do with surface prep. If you dont take the time to properly prep and clean the surface, nothing will stick __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

11-02-2010, 11:23 PM	#122
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: 76 Blazer build Great stuff. I'm really admiring your bodywork skills. You seem to be a very experienced bodyman.

12-05-2010, 05:05 PM	#123
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build Got some work on the 77 done recently, some paint work under the box and some engine work. Attached Images __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

12-05-2010, 05:07 PM	#124
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build A little more Attached Images __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634 Last edited by russgt; 12-05-2010 at 05:09 PM.

01-23-2011, 11:58 AM	#125
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build Well i've made a little more progress on the shortbox. My grandpas engine didnt pan out due to water in a couple of cylinders. Turns out that one of my cousins had creased the hood (hinges froze) and didnt try to close it. It sat that way for about a year and let water sit on the air cleaner. So I had to dig out an engine that I had tore down about 4 years ago and rebuild it. Its funny how projects change directions, next my wife is going to want the dana 60 put back in it. lol warning: the dreaded cell phone photos! Attached Images __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

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