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Re: 1972 Build thread.
I second your endorsement of evaporust. And I have to confess, I ran out and bought sorting trays for my bolts. Thank you. Help me
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Re: 1972 Build thread.
Very nice, the motor and the slot wheels are a favorite of mime.
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That is awesome! Is it bad that I would rather sit in my garage and sort bolts on New Years eve than go out and visit with friends and family? I think I have issues.
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Thank you for the compliments sir!
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Great build thread....top notch work at a pretty fast pace. Looking forward to more updates.
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But it is just never fast enough, it feels like I am taking forever. ![]() Fyi... please note. The LMC blazer/burban tank straps and accessories are a joke. My experience so far makes me feel as if I am scabbing in a tank for a different vehicle. The straps are pre bent for something else, not a Blazer. I had to flatten them out with a soft mallet and then re-bend them. Lets not forget that you have to change out your filler neck in order for it to take fuel at a rate faster than one click on the gas pump. No basketball for the kids until I get some different bolts. Lol. Happy new year!
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there is no cure for those issues pete is a doctor just ask him for a cure for this sickness
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Late to the Party, Super clean work and another awesome build. Just finished my fresh air flapper doors, I used 3/32 silicone sheet instead of the standard foam. More durable IMO. Conforms to the curves nicely.
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Looking good; did you settle on a valve cover?
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Probably the M/T's. I am not in a hurry to get them, I'm still simmering on the decision... just not 100% in yet. The old man keeps telling me the gloss black with chevy script is the way to go. I think that is why I am dragging this out... he keeps messing with me. I figure the next order from Summit or Jeggs will have valve covers.
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![]() Ummm... Where did you get the sheeting at? I have the doors at the powder coater now, I am just working on the control pieces. Also, I have another question. Do you leave the control pieces bare or painted? I was looking at some cold galvanizing spray... not sure if that stuff goes on smooth or clumpy. I thought that might look good if it sprayed on nice.
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I use steel wool to buff the control push rod, not sure that's what you mean. Silicone sheet came from "ebay" Rubbersheetwarehouse, Need to repaint Brown rivets. Last batch of silicone I bought was thicker,...$23.00. 12" x 36" going to make fender splash guards out of it. Mine was dirty orange color, Black should be available. I also punched out 1/2" disc's and center punched to use for spacer, cushion on exterior trim.
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That is exactly what I needed, thank you so much!!
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I started fastening down the brake lines. I also got the gas tank fully situated and strapped in place.
I'm using small stainless clips with small button head #10 bolts and nylon nuts. The 73 style front cross member that allows for the sway bar makes fitting the lines a little bit of a chore. Before and after... been a long road.
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Has anyone used Plasti Dip?
Any warnings or recommendations? ![]() Clamps are getting dipped... Happening this week as I start getting the fuel lines back together and cleaned up. Watching Youtube makes me think the clamps will come out nice with the Plasti Dip coating. Fingers crossed.
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I used Plastidip to recoat the frame clips for the wiring harness and it worked well. I used bailing wire to lower the clips into the dip and suspend them for drying. Inline tube sells similar clips if I'm not mistaken.
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I saw those on inline tube's site. I have time, so I figured I might as well do the dip and save myself a little bit of money. Good times!
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Interesting note.
When cleaning the original fuel lines tonight I found that these two lines are soldered together. Not sure if that is factory. Seemed odd.
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Let me know when you install the fuel gauge level transmitter, mine doesn't seem to lock in the right location. I have a fuel pump in the tank, and I'm worried that it won't hold 50 PSI
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Yes, the sending unit, had a brain fart and couldn't think of the name. My 3 tabs don't seem to be locked under. I'll add a pic, hope it is clearer
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No worries on the brain fart, most evenings I get home from work and I can't even make a sentence. Lol.
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Re: 1972 Build thread.
That's OEM - bundled together with solder.
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It looked like the real deal. That is some extra time on the factory floor when you think about it.
Thank you for the reply!
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