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vtblazer · 01-23-2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Well what's left to paint before you start to assemble?

Inner bedsides need to be finished, haven't looked at em for about two years so I hope they'll go quick.
From memory, they just need final prep and spray.

Once those are done, it's time to bring in the truck and paint the cab exterior which has also been sitting in primer for two years.
When the truck is in the shop for cab paint, we'll assemble the bed then, after it's dry.

Still have wheel housings to sand blast and the hood to sand down tough...
Steering column is still untouched and all the interior soft parts have to get ordered.

But that's all.

Chevyman63 · 01-23-2008, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Inner bedsides need to be finished, haven't looked at em for about two years so I hope they'll go quick.
From memory, they just need final prep and spray.

Once those are done, it's time to bring in the truck and paint the cab exterior which has also been sitting in primer for two years.
When the truck is in the shop for cab paint, we'll assemble the bed then, after it's dry.

Still have wheel housings to sand blast and the hood to sand down tough...
Steering column is still untouched and all the interior soft parts have to get ordered.

But that's all.

So not much left.

That'll keep you busy through the winter.

Rokcrln · 01-23-2008, 08:46 PM

It sure is comming along nicely. Are you just shooting in the shop or do you set up a booth or what? What do you do about dust control?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

vtblazer · 01-23-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

It sure is comming along nicely. Are you just shooting in the shop or do you set up a booth or what? What do you do about dust control?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

No booth.

We do have a curtain to enclose one bay though.
I vacuum alot trying to keep up with the dust.

It's an interesting scenario lets say...
The shop has been in business for over 30 years in this location and the guy I work with (the owner) is semi retired now.
It all came about through the love of our trucks, he still drives the same 70 chevy he bought new back in the day.

He's my mentor of sorts, watching him work metal the old school way is amazing.

The long/short of it is that dust control is one of my biggest issues and always ongoing.

-Greg72 · 01-23-2008, 10:18 PM

Looks good Kurt!....

Ever since you left my place on Saturday, I've been sick as a dog. It's killing me to know that I've got all that new sheetmetal in my shop and that I can't stay out of bed long enough to do anything.

jaros44sr · 01-28-2008, 12:41 AM

Nice work!!! Just read the whole thread, cool story. Now I know where you been hiding, great progress, must feel good to have that much work done!! Great accomplishment, combined with craftsmenship....J

Chevyman63 · 01-28-2008, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice work!!! Just read the whole thread, cool story. Now I know where you been hiding, great progress, must feel good to have that much work done!! Great accomplishment, combined with craftsmenship....J

How goes progress? Do you have any other parts that have turned green lately?

vtblazer · 01-29-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

How goes progress? Do you have any other parts that have turned green lately?

Only minor:
Hauled the Finished bedfloor out of the shop and placed it on the frame for safe keeping.
First time they've been together in almost three years.

Chevyman63 · 01-30-2008, 08:02 AM

A little progress is better than no progress and you know how we feel about pics.
Thanks.

vtblazer · 04-23-2008, 01:55 PM

Think this is heading towards the classified section...

Chevyman63 · 04-23-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Think this is heading towards the classified section...

A sweet ride for someone!

vtblazer · 04-23-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

A sweet ride for someone!

If it sells, projects are tough to sell, thanks though.

jaros44sr · 04-23-2008, 03:34 PM

Wish I had some money, really top notch build! Good luck

vtblazer · 11-19-2008, 07:25 AM

...been almost 4 months now and nothings really happened.
Blew the summer chassing other projects and doing a faily major reno on our house.

Did finally get my garage though.

It's in the classifieds again.
Offering up two possible ways.
#1 - As is
#2 - Painted with sheet metal assembled for a wee bit more cashola.

Thanks to all for the kind works and great encouragement.

Chevyman63 · 11-19-2008, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Offering up two possible ways.
#1 - As is
#2 - Painted with sheet metal assembled for a wee bit more cashola.

vtblazer · 12-02-2008, 06:12 PM

Assembling for transport, trucks been sold.

Amazingly bitter sweet day...

msgross · 12-02-2008, 06:16 PM

nice truck for someone... who's that lucky owner?

vtblazer · 12-02-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

nice truck for someone... who's that lucky owner?

Another board member over in NY.

Delivering it this coming Sunday, the 7th.

**Palf70Step** · 12-02-2008, 06:53 PM

Congrats. It is a beautiful truck to have!

Chevyman63 · 12-02-2008, 06:59 PM

Woo woo!! More $$ for the Blazer build.

**BAD4X4** · 12-02-2008, 09:38 PM

Im sure u have made someone happy. That was a great deal on that truck.

vtblazer · 12-03-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BAD4X4

Im sure u have made someone happy. That was a great deal on that truck.

It's important to me that their happy, it's the only gratitude I'll see outta this one.

Ended up selling for less than the asking price but it's a project and projects are a tough sell no matter how much has been done to them.

It's been an enjoyable build.

**BAD4X4** · 12-03-2008, 09:48 AM

You know, it's like they say you never get out what you put in. I think I have made money on 3 or 4 truck's, out of like a 100!!! I guess It's the love of the game.

jaros44sr · 12-04-2008, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Another board member over in NY.

Delivering it this coming Sunday, the 7th.

Hey, my son lives in NY, maybe a Christmas present? Don't tell me, I don't want to ruin the surprise

Kurt, you really build some sweet trucks, that truck is one of my all time favorite combinations...good deal for the new owner

vtblazer · 12-04-2008, 07:31 AM

Thanks Jim.

Put in the steering column and battery last night, runs & drives again.

01-23-2008, 08:46 PM	#128
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: It's Begun... It sure is comming along nicely. Are you just shooting in the shop or do you set up a booth or what? What do you do about dust control? Kevin LFD Inc.

01-23-2008, 10:18 PM	#130
-Greg72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 308	Re: It's Begun... Looks good Kurt!.... Ever since you left my place on Saturday, I've been sick as a dog. It's killing me to know that I've got all that new sheetmetal in my shop and that I can't stay out of bed long enough to do anything. __________________ 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

01-28-2008, 12:41 AM	#131
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,451	Re: It's Begun... Nice work!!! Just read the whole thread, cool story. Now I know where you been hiding, great progress, must feel good to have that much work done!! Great accomplishment, combined with craftsmenship....J __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-30-2008, 08:02 AM	#134
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: It's Begun... A little progress is better than no progress and you know how we feel about pics. Thanks. __________________ 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

04-23-2008, 01:55 PM	#135
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: It's Begun... Think this is heading towards the classified section...

04-23-2008, 03:34 PM	#138
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,451	Re: It's Begun... Wish I had some money, really top notch build! Good luck __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

11-19-2008, 07:25 AM	#139
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: It's Begun... ...been almost 4 months now and nothings really happened. Blew the summer chassing other projects and doing a faily major reno on our house. Did finally get my garage though. It's in the classifieds again. Offering up two possible ways. #1 - As is #2 - Painted with sheet metal assembled for a wee bit more cashola. Thanks to all for the kind works and great encouragement.

12-02-2008, 06:12 PM	#141
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: It's Begun... Assembling for transport, trucks been sold. Amazingly bitter sweet day... Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 12-02-2008 at 06:15 PM.

12-02-2008, 06:16 PM	#142
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: It's Begun... nice truck for someone... who's that lucky owner? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

12-02-2008, 06:53 PM	#144
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,755	Re: It's Begun... Congrats. It is a beautiful truck to have! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-02-2008, 06:59 PM	#145
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: It's Begun... Woo woo!! More $$ for the Blazer build. __________________ 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

12-02-2008, 09:38 PM	#146
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	Re: It's Begun... Im sure u have made someone happy. That was a great deal on that truck. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's) Last edited by BAD4X4; 12-02-2008 at 09:38 PM.

12-03-2008, 09:48 AM	#148
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	Re: It's Begun... You know, it's like they say you never get out what you put in. I think I have made money on 3 or 4 truck's, out of like a 100!!! I guess It's the love of the game. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

12-04-2008, 07:31 AM	#150
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: It's Begun... Thanks Jim. Put in the steering column and battery last night, runs & drives again.



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