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my67chevytruck · 05-14-2015, 03:56 PM

Rock on, David...

Slick67 · 05-14-2015, 04:35 PM

Hahaha, thanks Heathro!!!

Slick67 · 05-14-2015, 04:40 PM

Best of Show Car and Best of Show Truck. The last show Slick was in before her demise. I miss her. Shirts will be made with this picture on them for the Fall show this year, think I'll order about 5 of em.

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Slick67 · 05-19-2015, 09:44 AM

This weekends progress was not too bad. After being concerned that I had not received all of my items from Porterbuilt I looked in every box, including the one that had been moved while the shop was being cleaned....and there it was. Duhhhh. At least I had all the parts needed to finish building the frame and to move on to the brakes. Whew!!
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Slick67 · 05-19-2015, 10:02 AM

I took a few of the frame because it just looked awesome.

The rotors are 14 inch with C5 Corvette calipers.
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**SOON2BLAZE** · 05-19-2015, 09:23 PM

Full on badassness going on here!

Chulisohombre · 05-20-2015, 06:17 AM

Looking great.

Slick67 · 05-20-2015, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SOON2BLAZE

Full on badassness going on here!

I hope so!! I need to do this Blazer justice!

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Originally Posted by Chulisohombre

Looking great.

Thank you sir!

smbrouss70 · 05-20-2015, 11:02 AM

It looks like you were able to keep all of the Blazer body mounts. Is that correct?

Slick67 · 05-20-2015, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

It looks like you were able to keep all of the Blazer body mounts. Is that correct?

Yep, as far as I can tell it looks that way. The PB rear end kicked the frame rails out a little in the rear but I won't know how much until I do a fitment with the body. When the bar between the c-notches was installed that pulled them in some.

mcbassin · 05-20-2015, 02:03 PM

Looking real good!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-24-2015, 05:55 PM

Blazer is looking good.

JJ's Sierra Grande · 05-27-2015, 01:11 AM

what's with the lug nut holes on that rotor? they don't make a chevy 5 bolt pattern?

Slick67 · 05-27-2015, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ's Sierra Grande

what's with the lug nut holes on that rotor? they don't make a chevy 5 bolt pattern?

They are chevy, 5 and 6 lug rotors. This is how they came from Pro Performance.

Slick67 · 05-27-2015, 01:31 PM

A little update is due! I had a nice Memorial Day, thanks to all our veterans!! Hope you all did as well! I was able to get the front c-notches installed with some changes to the measurements I was provided from PB. I guess the 6.0 DM is situated a little further forward than past versions. After getting the notches in I was able to mount the rack and pinion, which fit well, and decided to mount the old rims and set it on the ground for the first time.

Slick67 · 05-27-2015, 02:14 PM

Here are the pics!!!
The PO had torched holes in the frame that allowed it to crack, I cut the stiffener out and patched it and added a hump over that for strength.
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The measurements called for 4 1\8 but that wouldn't work with the new 6.0 version DM. Had to move it to 5 1/4 to centerline the notch.
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As you can see in this pic, the bright white mark is way too far back so I double measured and put the rack and pinion in diagonally to check clearance. I had to move it up quite a bit!
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Welded the notch in on the backside....don't laugh, I had forgotten to turn on the gas.....
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Slick67 · 05-27-2015, 02:24 PM

I used my new plasma cutter to cut the frame, love that tool!!! Very little grinding to get the notch in.
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Since I was having soooo much fun with the welder, I decided to triple weld the notches in on the outside.
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Just so I could spend hours having fun grinding it down to make it look nice.
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After drilling out the spindle tie rod holes I added the rack and pinion to the DM. Those 15 inch rims didn't leave much room for the 14 inch rotors!!! Had to pull the calipers off so they would fit.....
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TOUCHDOWN!!!! I added the rearend to the frame and was able to lay it out on the shop floor!!!!!

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Slick67 · 05-27-2015, 02:29 PM

Of course I was excited and couldn't get enough pics so here they are for you to check out!!! I'll shut up now, enjoy the pics!!

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HSRACER · 05-28-2015, 11:21 AM

Looking good so far. I am in for the ride!

Twisted78SS · 05-28-2015, 11:42 AM

This is looking awesome! I am digging the look of the new DM version 6..

I realize it's mockup phase and all, but just in case you missed it, I think on the Extreme Dropmembers the trailing arms need to be in the lowest mounting position on the cross member..

Keep up the good work..

Slick67 · 05-28-2015, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HSRACER

Looking good so far. I am in for the ride!

Thanks for following!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twisted78SS

This is looking awesome! I am digging the look of the new DM version 6..

I realize it's mockup phase and all, but just in case you missed it, I think on the Extreme Dropmembers the trailing arms need to be in the lowest mounting position on the cross member..

Keep up the good work..

Thank you!! Still a learning process for me on this one. If you see anything else let me know!!! Definitely follow the build!

mcbassin · 05-28-2015, 04:47 PM

Awesome progress on the chassis Slick! I'm digging all of it.

Blown06 · 05-28-2015, 11:30 PM

Finally layin frame! Looks great, I know you're excited, I'm excited for ya.

I gotta try to swing by next Friday and see it in person.

Slick67 · 06-01-2015, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Awesome progress on the chassis Slick! I'm digging all of it.

Thank you! It sure is nice being able to bolt on a complete custom suspension, fabricating all this would have put me back at least 6 months!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blown06

Finally layin frame! Looks great, I know you're excited, I'm excited for ya.

I gotta try to swing by next Friday and see it in person.

Layed out for sure!! I am pretty excited about getting to this point! My first frame layin C-10, can't wait to get behind the wheel.......in about a year and a half. Definitely swing by, we'll have the refreshing adult beverages waiting.

Slick67 · 06-01-2015, 01:45 PM

A small update for the week, but progress is progress!!! The frame is no longer swiss cheese, got a lot of the holes welded up. Also started to delete the holes in the firewall, it felt good to do something on the body. I do have full covers for the firewall so this is just practice. Slosh Tubz sales smooth firewall panels if you didn't know!! I'm sure Mike Losh would be happy to hook ya up!! (Shameless plug)

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05-14-2015, 03:56 PM	#126
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd Rock on, David... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

05-14-2015, 04:35 PM	#127
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd Hahaha, thanks Heathro!!! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

05-14-2015, 04:40 PM	#128
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd Best of Show Car and Best of Show Truck. The last show Slick was in before her demise. I miss her. Shirts will be made with this picture on them for the Fall show this year, think I'll order about 5 of em. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

05-19-2015, 09:44 AM	#129
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd This weekends progress was not too bad. After being concerned that I had not received all of my items from Porterbuilt I looked in every box, including the one that had been moved while the shop was being cleaned....and there it was. Duhhhh. At least I had all the parts needed to finish building the frame and to move on to the brakes. Whew!! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

05-19-2015, 10:02 AM	#130
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd I took a few of the frame because it just looked awesome. The rotors are 14 inch with C5 Corvette calipers. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

05-19-2015, 09:23 PM	#131
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd Full on badassness going on here!

05-20-2015, 06:17 AM	#132
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd Looking great. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

05-20-2015, 11:02 AM	#134
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd It looks like you were able to keep all of the Blazer body mounts. Is that correct? __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

05-20-2015, 02:03 PM	#136
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd Looking real good! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-24-2015, 05:55 PM	#137
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer is looking good. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-27-2015, 01:11 AM	#138
JJ's Sierra Grande Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 66	Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd what's with the lug nut holes on that rotor? they don't make a chevy 5 bolt pattern?

05-27-2015, 01:31 PM	#140
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd A little update is due! I had a nice Memorial Day, thanks to all our veterans!! Hope you all did as well! I was able to get the front c-notches installed with some changes to the measurements I was provided from PB. I guess the 6.0 DM is situated a little further forward than past versions. After getting the notches in I was able to mount the rack and pinion, which fit well, and decided to mount the old rims and set it on the ground for the first time. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

05-27-2015, 02:14 PM	#141
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd Here are the pics!!! The PO had torched holes in the frame that allowed it to crack, I cut the stiffener out and patched it and added a hump over that for strength. The measurements called for 4 1\8 but that wouldn't work with the new 6.0 version DM. Had to move it to 5 1/4 to centerline the notch. As you can see in this pic, the bright white mark is way too far back so I double measured and put the rack and pinion in diagonally to check clearance. I had to move it up quite a bit! Welded the notch in on the backside....don't laugh, I had forgotten to turn on the gas..... __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

05-27-2015, 02:24 PM	#142
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd I used my new plasma cutter to cut the frame, love that tool!!! Very little grinding to get the notch in. Since I was having soooo much fun with the welder, I decided to triple weld the notches in on the outside. Just so I could spend hours having fun grinding it down to make it look nice. After drilling out the spindle tie rod holes I added the rack and pinion to the DM. Those 15 inch rims didn't leave much room for the 14 inch rotors!!! Had to pull the calipers off so they would fit..... TOUCHDOWN!!!! I added the rearend to the frame and was able to lay it out on the shop floor!!!!! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

05-27-2015, 02:29 PM	#143
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd Of course I was excited and couldn't get enough pics so here they are for you to check out!!! I'll shut up now, enjoy the pics!! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed" Last edited by Slick67; 05-27-2015 at 02:38 PM.



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05-28-2015, 11:21 AM	#144
HSRACER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Katy TX Posts: 1,268	Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd Looking good so far. I am in for the ride! __________________ HSRACER Slammed 53 5 window Blown/Bagged 54 Pickup Patinaed 67 LS stepside Supercharged 67 Nova Bagged 69 Suburban Turbo'ed 5.3 LS

05-28-2015, 11:42 AM	#145
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd This is looking awesome! I am digging the look of the new DM version 6.. I realize it's mockup phase and all, but just in case you missed it, I think on the Extreme Dropmembers the trailing arms need to be in the lowest mounting position on the cross member.. Keep up the good work.. __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

05-28-2015, 04:47 PM	#147
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd Awesome progress on the chassis Slick! I'm digging all of it. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-28-2015, 11:30 PM	#148
Blown06 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Burnet, Tx Posts: 332	Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd Finally layin frame! Looks great, I know you're excited, I'm excited for ya. I gotta try to swing by next Friday and see it in person. __________________ Me: Jarrod My project: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=646563

06-01-2015, 01:45 PM	#150
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd A small update for the week, but progress is progress!!! The frame is no longer swiss cheese, got a lot of the holes welded up. Also started to delete the holes in the firewall, it felt good to do something on the body. I do have full covers for the firewall so this is just practice. Slosh Tubz sales smooth firewall panels if you didn't know!! I'm sure Mike Losh would be happy to hook ya up!! (Shameless plug) __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

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