1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto - Page 6 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DeadheadNM** · 06-24-2017, 10:53 AM

Plan for the undersurface of the pan is to bedline it black together with the inner surface of the fenders.

I'm not sure what gear ratio to go with yet other than it wont be 3.08. Likely 3.73 or something like 3.55. I'm keeping the th350 and expect to use 33" tires.

The th350 and np205 are being rebuilt at the moment.

Allcan zero lift, stock height springs built to ride level with two rear passengers and a spare tire mounted in the correct location.

**IronCanine** · 06-25-2017, 09:24 PM

Took me a day to reply because my computer shorted out from all the drool. Pure NOS gold. Especially the hub dials. Right in line with what I expected from you on this build. So glad you caught a minute to post some pics. Can't wait for more. Loving it!

OLDYELLOW · 06-26-2017, 08:54 AM

Yeah, I could hear Iron Canine licking his chops.

72K5CSTDarkOlive · 06-26-2017, 02:38 PM

Looking good, Pete. Nice score on the NOS parts.

**lks dcvn** · 06-27-2017, 07:46 AM

Really nice work on this build! It's really coming together. Great job.

hemi43 · 06-27-2017, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Plan for the undersurface of the pan is to bedline it black together with the inner surface of the fenders.

I'm not sure what gear ratio to go with yet other than it wont be 3.08. Likely 3.73 or something like 3.55. I'm keeping the th350 and expect to use 33" tires.

The th350 and np205 are being rebuilt at the moment.

Allcan zero lift, stock height springs built to ride level with two rear passengers and a spare tire mounted in the correct location.

I can't help but wonder how your Blazer will ride with those springs ? That seems to be a whole lot of leafs for the front. I only have 3 in my front springs. Keep us posted.

CagedCustoms · 07-10-2017, 02:53 PM

Nice blazer, I was kinda sad to let that one go but I have enough blazers and the one I'm restoring Has been in my family sense it was new. When you get that done if you ever make your way back to Montana you'll have to stop by. I grew up hunting out of that blazer.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-10-2017, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CagedCustoms

Nice blazer, I was kinda sad to let that one go but I have enough blazers and the one I'm restoring Has been in my family sense it was new. When you get that done if you ever make your way back to Montana you'll have to stop by. I grew up hunting out of that blazer.

Really?! That's great! Absolutely, I miss living in Kalispell and hope to return. Any old pics to share? I spoke with the wife of a former owner in MT but neither she nor her husband were willing to talk about the blazer at all. Scott told me it had spent some time at an airport and passed through four owners between CA, NV, and MT.

What a coincidence. Just this weekend I learned that a board member has an old k10 of mine now in CA by way of Texas.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-10-2017, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by hemi43

I can't help but wonder how your Blazer will ride with those springs ? That seems to be a whole lot of leafs for the front. I only have 3 in my front springs. Keep us posted.

Mine go up to eleven

I'll let you know - hopefully it's a comfy ride.

**DeadheadNM** · 08-10-2017, 10:07 AM

Paint! Back to the OEM medium blue with the 521 white accents on the step face and wheel tubs that GM painted on this truck with the matte black on the dash top to match the dash pad. Eric and the guys at Mild to Wild really did a great job on the tub.

InLine tube sent 3/4t rear ebrake cables but the correct cables have arrived so the rear end can be buttoned up shortly and the axles and springs bolted onto the frame.

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**cericd** · 08-10-2017, 10:17 AM

Coming along beautifully!

skrenly · 08-10-2017, 10:21 AM

Amazing work Pete. Coming along rather quickly. Thanks for sharing.

**IronCanine** · 08-10-2017, 10:46 AM

Top shelf as always. Attention to detail is superb. Well done. Your updates make my day.

**1rippen6** · 08-10-2017, 03:10 PM

LOL, I have a set of those door braces (door hinges and a latch plate)

72K5CSTDarkOlive · 08-10-2017, 03:21 PM

Amazing! Looks great, Pete. Can't wait to see this one finish.. And of course mine, too lol

**lks dcvn** · 08-10-2017, 05:48 PM

Wow - simply wow...

ClassicStyle · 08-10-2017, 10:37 PM

Looks fantastic Pete!

gringoloco · 08-11-2017, 12:00 AM

Interesting with the white accents. Can't recall ever seeing one like it

**DeadheadNM** · 08-11-2017, 09:09 PM

Thanks for the good words! It's a DuPont single stage. Looks really nice in person. The overspray with the white is intentional.

**DeadheadNM** · 08-11-2017, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Interesting with the white accents. Can't recall ever seeing one like it

Certainly most Highlanders do not have these white accents. But there are a few examples and the three with VIN details are all St Louis, non-promo package Highlanders (including mine) - see the last few posts on the plaid k5 thread here for some interior shots (posts 209-220): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635033. Since my blue blazer had a rear quarter panel replaced I dismissed the white wheel tubs as an addition - the face of the rear step was also white.

The smoking gun if you will is the pic from an original paint survivor of a jack decal upon the white paint of a rear wheel tub as shown here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=218 since these decals were not reproduced until recently and only available from member IronCanine (big thanks Brad!).

UGAK5 · 08-13-2017, 03:38 PM

Looks really great Pete!

And thanks (again) for the great thread......I have referred to it MANY times for my build!

Chris

06-24-2017, 10:53 AM	#126
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Plan for the undersurface of the pan is to bedline it black together with the inner surface of the fenders. I'm not sure what gear ratio to go with yet other than it wont be 3.08. Likely 3.73 or something like 3.55. I'm keeping the th350 and expect to use 33" tires. The th350 and np205 are being rebuilt at the moment. Allcan zero lift, stock height springs built to ride level with two rear passengers and a spare tire mounted in the correct location. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

06-25-2017, 09:24 PM	#127
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,745	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Took me a day to reply because my computer shorted out from all the drool. Pure NOS gold. Especially the hub dials. Right in line with what I expected from you on this build. So glad you caught a minute to post some pics. Can't wait for more. Loving it! __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

06-26-2017, 08:54 AM	#128
OLDYELLOW Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 63	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Yeah, I could hear Iron Canine licking his chops. __________________ My son's 1970 Chevy C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=703733 Iron Canine's Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 Iron Canine's little girl's tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=766665 1969 SWB 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786335

06-26-2017, 02:38 PM	#129
72K5CSTDarkOlive Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 774	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Looking good, Pete. Nice score on the NOS parts. __________________ My Build Thread 72 K5 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=628612 Build version 2.0: 72 K5 6.0 LQ9, 4L80e, NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793192 ____________________________________________ 1972 CST K5 Blazer Dark Olive

06-27-2017, 07:46 AM	#130
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Really nice work on this build! It's really coming together. Great job.

07-10-2017, 02:53 PM	#132
CagedCustoms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 3	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Nice blazer, I was kinda sad to let that one go but I have enough blazers and the one I'm restoring Has been in my family sense it was new. When you get that done if you ever make your way back to Montana you'll have to stop by. I grew up hunting out of that blazer.

08-10-2017, 10:07 AM	#135
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Paint! Back to the OEM medium blue with the 521 white accents on the step face and wheel tubs that GM painted on this truck with the matte black on the dash top to match the dash pad. Eric and the guys at Mild to Wild really did a great job on the tub. InLine tube sent 3/4t rear ebrake cables but the correct cables have arrived so the rear end can be buttoned up shortly and the axles and springs bolted onto the frame. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-10-2017, 10:07 AM	#136
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto .... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-10-2017, 10:08 AM	#137
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto ..... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-10-2017, 10:09 AM	#138
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto ,,,,,,, Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-10-2017, 10:10 AM	#139
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto ,,,,,,,, Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-10-2017, 10:17 AM	#140
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,155	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Coming along beautifully! __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

08-10-2017, 10:21 AM	#141
skrenly Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coronado, CA Posts: 1,085	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Amazing work Pete. Coming along rather quickly. Thanks for sharing.

08-10-2017, 10:46 AM	#142
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,745	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Top shelf as always. Attention to detail is superb. Well done. Your updates make my day. __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

08-10-2017, 03:10 PM	#143
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto LOL, I have a set of those door braces (door hinges and a latch plate)



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08-10-2017, 03:21 PM	#144
72K5CSTDarkOlive Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 774	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Amazing! Looks great, Pete. Can't wait to see this one finish.. And of course mine, too lol __________________ My Build Thread 72 K5 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=628612 Build version 2.0: 72 K5 6.0 LQ9, 4L80e, NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793192 ____________________________________________ 1972 CST K5 Blazer Dark Olive

08-10-2017, 05:48 PM	#145
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Wow - simply wow...

08-10-2017, 10:37 PM	#146
ClassicStyle Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 215	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Looks fantastic Pete! __________________ 1972 Dark blue, Cst, Highlander

08-11-2017, 12:00 AM	#147
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08-11-2017, 09:09 PM	#148
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Thanks for the good words! It's a DuPont single stage. Looks really nice in person. The overspray with the white is intentional. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland Last edited by DeadheadNM; 08-11-2017 at 09:53 PM.

08-13-2017, 03:38 PM	#150
UGAK5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cornelius, NC Posts: 167	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Looks really great Pete! And thanks (again) for the great thread......I have referred to it MANY times for my build! Chris

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