1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build - Page 7 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72truckman · 08-12-2010, 03:42 AM

after putting about 600 miles on it, i tore into the electronics of the engine and had the computer sent back out for retune. it ran well, but not as well as a 2006 5.3 should. once that is done- ill drive her the rest of the sunny days of 2010... but then off the road once again for final paint!

coggonobrien · 08-12-2010, 08:56 PM

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Finally got the lift installed and the axles painted.. Used Eastwood Extreme Chassis Black it is an excellent product.... The neighbors and people driving down the street loooooove looking at it!!!!

how much lift is that, also what was the wheel/tire plans/sizes/backspacing

jonesky2 · 08-30-2010, 12:13 AM

did you have to mod the firewall for the engine or move it up?

how does it drive with your nv4500 and engine ect?

Rdrdave · 08-31-2010, 01:57 PM

Saw the blazer at the Hot Danville Nights and talked with your dad a bit. Nice work! Love the rack idea on the rear seat mounts and the gas filler door is nicely done. Great work, keep it up!

fun in dirt · 09-01-2010, 11:32 AM

Great thread...so give us some updates !!!
Did the computer retune help?
Let's see some more pics of the storage boxes you made for the back...I'm thinking of doing the same.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-11-2010, 12:45 AM

Cant wait to see this painted..

WHAMMYBAR66 · 09-12-2010, 01:22 PM

Could you advise me on the application you used for your upper radiator hose ? It looks like what I am needing !

72truckman · 10-25-2010, 08:27 PM

1000 Miles on the Odometer

BLUE THUNDER · 10-25-2010, 09:56 PM

Nice!!!!

VA72C10 · 10-25-2010, 11:09 PM

Looking good!

Nice sticker

jonesky2 · 10-25-2010, 11:48 PM

1000 miles and still no door locks

nice build its freakin sweet

sdailey · 02-09-2011, 05:31 PM

Any new updates?

Dirt1972 · 03-09-2011, 04:49 AM

Wow what a thread!!!!!...started reading it like a book... After page 2 almost went to page 7 to see the ending...but no final pics!!....you have to update!!!! This has been the best thread on the site...very informative...congradulations Max...
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mcbassin · 03-09-2011, 08:31 AM

Dang it, thought there were some new pics.

madkmart · 03-11-2011, 01:37 AM

awesome build

notorious · 03-18-2011, 08:11 AM

Awesome build bro!
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99-LS1-SS · 04-11-2011, 09:14 AM

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Got the seats installed

I'm getting ready to start a build on a 72 2wd. I want similar seats to the ones you have. Do you have any more details on making them fit and hooking the wiring up? I'm interested in the front and rear seat setup that you have.

Thanks.

MiniD · 04-11-2011, 10:18 AM

I bought a 2001 Chevy 2500HD standard cab and noticed the driver/passenger bench seat in it is similar to the seats in this blazer with one exception: They fold forward, though they don't slide forward in addition to folding forward.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-13-2011, 09:29 PM

Any updates or you having to much fun with it..

72truckman · 05-03-2011, 12:07 AM

no update pics, but its in the final stages of bodywork.. hopefully heading to final paint late this month!!

Westcoast · 05-07-2011, 12:49 AM

I'm hooked! can't wait to see the final pictures

jstplyn331 · 05-19-2011, 08:44 AM

what size were the wheels? and Tires?

Love the Blazer it is awsome.....

72truckman · 06-08-2011, 11:21 PM

Booth Pics...

Still to be cut and rubbed!

Dirt1972 · 06-08-2011, 11:54 PM

Shine'n like diamond in a goats arse...look'n good!!!!
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VA72C10 · 06-09-2011, 12:03 AM

Very nice!!!

08-12-2010, 03:42 AM	#151
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build after putting about 600 miles on it, i tore into the electronics of the engine and had the computer sent back out for retune. it ran well, but not as well as a 2006 5.3 should. once that is done- ill drive her the rest of the sunny days of 2010... but then off the road once again for final paint! __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

08-30-2010, 12:13 AM	#153
jonesky2 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hooper Utah Posts: 224	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build did you have to mod the firewall for the engine or move it up? how does it drive with your nv4500 and engine ect?

08-31-2010, 01:57 PM	#154
Rdrdave Broke and still trying Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 562	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Saw the blazer at the Hot Danville Nights and talked with your dad a bit. Nice work! Love the rack idea on the rear seat mounts and the gas filler door is nicely done. Great work, keep it up!

09-01-2010, 11:32 AM	#155
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,121	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Great thread...so give us some updates !!! Did the computer retune help? Let's see some more pics of the storage boxes you made for the back...I'm thinking of doing the same. __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

09-11-2010, 12:45 AM	#156
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Cant wait to see this painted.. __________________ 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..

09-12-2010, 01:22 PM	#157
WHAMMYBAR66 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: LEE'S SUMMIT, MO Posts: 99	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Could you advise me on the application you used for your upper radiator hose ? It looks like what I am needing !

10-25-2010, 08:27 PM	#158
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build 1000 Miles on the Odometer __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727 Last edited by 72truckman; 10-25-2010 at 08:32 PM.

10-25-2010, 09:56 PM	#159
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Nice!!!!

10-25-2010, 11:09 PM	#160
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Looking good! Nice sticker __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-25-2010, 11:48 PM	#161
jonesky2 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hooper Utah Posts: 224	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build 1000 miles and still no door locks nice build its freakin sweet

02-09-2011, 05:31 PM	#162
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Any new updates? __________________ Shannon

03-09-2011, 04:49 AM	#163
Dirt1972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mansfielde, Tx Posts: 33	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Wow what a thread!!!!!...started reading it like a book... After page 2 almost went to page 7 to see the ending...but no final pics!!....you have to update!!!! This has been the best thread on the site...very informative...congradulations Max... Posted via Mobile Device

03-09-2011, 08:31 AM	#164
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Dang it, thought there were some new pics. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-11-2011, 01:37 AM	#165
madkmart Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Covington, Ga Posts: 55	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build awesome build

03-18-2011, 08:11 AM	#166
notorious Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: desert hot springs Posts: 27	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Awesome build bro! Posted via Mobile Device



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04-11-2011, 10:18 AM	#168
MiniD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 108	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build I bought a 2001 Chevy 2500HD standard cab and noticed the driver/passenger bench seat in it is similar to the seats in this blazer with one exception: They fold forward, though they don't slide forward in addition to folding forward.

04-13-2011, 09:29 PM	#169
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Any updates or you having to much fun with it.. __________________ 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..

05-03-2011, 12:07 AM	#170
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build no update pics, but its in the final stages of bodywork.. hopefully heading to final paint late this month!! __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

05-07-2011, 12:49 AM	#171
Westcoast Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: San diego, Ca Posts: 10	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build I'm hooked! can't wait to see the final pictures

05-19-2011, 08:44 AM	#172
jstplyn331 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fort Collins Colorado Posts: 92	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build what size were the wheels? and Tires? Love the Blazer it is awsome..... __________________ Build Thread,

06-08-2011, 11:21 PM	#173
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Booth Pics... Still to be cut and rubbed! __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

06-08-2011, 11:54 PM	#174
Dirt1972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mansfielde, Tx Posts: 33	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Shine'n like diamond in a goats arse...look'n good!!!! Posted via Mobile Device

06-09-2011, 12:03 AM	#175
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build Very nice!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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