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**7D2N** · 02-28-2020, 10:12 PM

I needed to free up some space before I start working on the doors. The motor is in and FYI install power steering bracket and trans line clip before you find out as I did and pull motor again.

**7D2N** · 03-17-2020, 10:30 PM

Things are going back together. AC box cleaned and the case sealed.

**7D2N** · 04-18-2020, 08:16 PM

Working on AC and heating ducting under the dash, there is a lot going on under there.

caseyfromMO · 08-03-2020, 05:12 PM

We need an update man!

**7D2N** · 08-10-2020, 07:40 PM

Casey, your right needed to download phone pictures hope they work. Here is a small update. I completed the engine bay AC stuff and still working on under dash things. I repaired the cut radio hole, I got an aftermarket speaker because that will need to go in first or never get it in, dash pad, middle AC vent and ducting work my way down and out. I had a paint shop mix GM 521 to factory spec. and put in spray can application I'll post when I get the dash painted.

7D2N
sorry for sideways pics can some one helpme turn them.

**1rippen6** · 08-11-2020, 11:01 PM

Here you go

**7D2N** · 08-13-2020, 08:27 AM

Thank You

**7D2N** · 09-15-2020, 09:50 PM

Small update: I rattle can sprayed my dash with the 521 GM paint I had the shop mix and I think it worked out fine.

7D2N

**7D2N** · 09-15-2020, 09:59 PM

Dash cluster work.

72blue · 09-18-2020, 01:36 AM

I just read this whole thing and couldn’t stop until I read it all. Nice work.

**jaros44sr** · 09-18-2020, 06:57 AM

Nice work....how hard is it too pull off the needles for the gauges

**7D2N** · 09-18-2020, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72blue

I just read this whole thing and couldn’t stop until I read it all. Nice work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice work....how hard is it too pull off the needles for the gauges

Thanks guys, I couldn't have done half of this without the information on the board.
I didnt remove the needles, if you noticed the aluminum foil in the photo I cut small slots and slid it under the needles and pressed in place and used a brush on reflective needle paint.

**jaros44sr** · 09-19-2020, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7D2N

Thanks guys, I couldn't have done half of this without the information on the board.
I didnt remove the needles, if you noticed the aluminum foil in the photo I cut small slots and slid it under the needles and pressed in place and used a brush on reflective needle paint.

Great idea, thanks for sharing I've been wanting to do that for a while and didn't want to break it
Is the paint available online, looks like a good match

**7D2N** · 09-30-2020, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Great idea, thanks for sharing I've been wanting to do that for a while and didn't want to break it
Is the paint available online, looks like a good match

Yes, the paint is available online and worked great. The bottle I have has plenty more if you need it.
7D2N

**7D2N** · 09-30-2020, 09:06 PM

I completed a few things on and under the dash, kick panels vents rebuilt, all ductwork replaced and GM radio installed.

**7D2N** · 09-30-2020, 09:27 PM

I'm really close for the gauge cluster going in.

BLT-NT-BOT · 10-07-2020, 03:51 PM

Craig,

Good to see that you are making great progress. Looks great!

Jothan

**7D2N** · 10-07-2020, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLT-NT-BOT

Craig,

Good to see that you are making great progress. Looks great!

Jothan

Thanks Jothan, Thanks again with the parts you helped me out with. I did finish up the dash area so I'll start on the doors.

72blue · 10-09-2020, 01:57 AM

That looks so nice. I want a blazer now.

**7D2N** · 10-13-2020, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72blue

That looks so nice. I want a blazer now.

Thanks,

**7D2N** · 10-13-2020, 10:15 PM

Moving to the doors and I have some things to fix.

**7D2N** · 11-02-2020, 08:49 PM

I had some sandblasting done on my doors and fenders, does anyone know how should I prep the surfaces until I can repair?
Thanks.
7D2N

**7D2N** · 12-13-2020, 09:38 PM

Started working on the doors and they need some patches. Any tips or advice on welding this together, butt weld, lap weld?
Thanks 7D2N

**raggedjim** · 12-14-2020, 09:41 AM

I'd butt weld it. Nice work so far.

Good luck, Rg

**7D2N** · 12-19-2020, 09:52 PM

I'm fitting the patch panels on the doors, checking the fit and alinement before I cut for welding.

02-28-2020, 10:12 PM	#151
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 704	Re: My winter project I needed to free up some space before I start working on the doors. The motor is in and FYI install power steering bracket and trans line clip before you find out as I did and pull motor again. Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it

03-17-2020, 10:30 PM	#152
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 704	Re: My winter project Things are going back together. AC box cleaned and the case sealed. Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it

04-18-2020, 08:16 PM	#153
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 704	Re: My winter project Working on AC and heating ducting under the dash, there is a lot going on under there. Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it

08-03-2020, 05:12 PM	#154
caseyfromMO Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Willow Springs Posts: 62	Re: My winter project We need an update man!

08-10-2020, 07:40 PM	#155
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 704	Re: My winter project Casey, your right needed to download phone pictures hope they work. Here is a small update. I completed the engine bay AC stuff and still working on under dash things. I repaired the cut radio hole, I got an aftermarket speaker because that will need to go in first or never get it in, dash pad, middle AC vent and ducting work my way down and out. I had a paint shop mix GM 521 to factory spec. and put in spray can application I'll post when I get the dash painted. 7D2N sorry for sideways pics can some one helpme turn them. Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it

08-11-2020, 11:01 PM	#156
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,782	Re: My winter project Here you go Attached Images

08-13-2020, 08:27 AM	#157
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 704	Re: My winter project Thank You __________________ Just for the fun of it

09-15-2020, 09:50 PM	#158
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 704	Re: My winter project Small update: I rattle can sprayed my dash with the 521 GM paint I had the shop mix and I think it worked out fine. 7D2N Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it

09-15-2020, 09:59 PM	#159
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 704	Re: My winter project Dash cluster work. Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it

09-18-2020, 01:36 AM	#160
72blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: arroyo grande, ca Posts: 206	Re: My winter project I just read this whole thing and couldn’t stop until I read it all. Nice work. __________________ James

09-18-2020, 06:57 AM	#161
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,691	Re: My winter project Nice work....how hard is it too pull off the needles for the gauges __________________ 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

09-30-2020, 09:06 PM	#165
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 704	Re: My winter project I completed a few things on and under the dash, kick panels vents rebuilt, all ductwork replaced and GM radio installed. Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it

09-30-2020, 09:27 PM	#166
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 704	Re: My winter project I'm really close for the gauge cluster going in. Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it

10-07-2020, 03:51 PM	#167
BLT-NT-BOT Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lehi,UT Posts: 804	Re: My winter project Craig, Good to see that you are making great progress. Looks great! Jothan

10-09-2020, 01:57 AM	#169
72blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: arroyo grande, ca Posts: 206	Re: My winter project That looks so nice. I want a blazer now. __________________ James



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10-13-2020, 10:15 PM	#171
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 704	Re: My winter project Moving to the doors and I have some things to fix. Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it

11-02-2020, 08:49 PM	#172
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 704	Re: My winter project I had some sandblasting done on my doors and fenders, does anyone know how should I prep the surfaces until I can repair? Thanks. 7D2N Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it

12-13-2020, 09:38 PM	#173
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 704	Re: My winter project Started working on the doors and they need some patches. Any tips or advice on welding this together, butt weld, lap weld? Thanks 7D2N Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it

12-14-2020, 09:41 AM	#174
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,568	Re: My winter project I'd butt weld it. Nice work so far. Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

12-19-2020, 09:52 PM	#175
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 704	Re: My winter project I'm fitting the patch panels on the doors, checking the fit and alinement before I cut for welding. Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it

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