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Chevyman63 · 09-13-2008, 07:30 AM

Looking good!

**jaros44sr** · 09-13-2008, 10:22 AM

That space looks huge! Nice

jb4short · 09-15-2008, 09:56 AM

Superstar! http://www.bondauto.com/interior.php/sid/6/tid/48

Burt4x4 · 09-15-2008, 10:08 AM

Hey you can use that wall as an RTI ramp

hehehehe
Sure wish I had a shop

**jaros44sr** · 09-15-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Superstar! http://www.bondauto.com/interior.php/sid/6/tid/48

Cool. I never saw it dirty

...blast from the past

Chevyman63 · 09-15-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Superstar! http://www.bondauto.com/interior.php/sid/6/tid/48

Still one of my favorites!

vtblazer · 09-16-2008, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Superstar! http://www.bondauto.com/interior.php/sid/6/tid/48

How the heck did you find that?

jb4short · 09-16-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

How the heck did you find that?

working on something for Bond Auto

vtblazer · 09-18-2008, 07:04 AM

Got mother earth back in place...seems like baby steps but thing's are still happening.

Chevyman63 · 09-18-2008, 07:07 AM

Next step...FRAMING! Monday?

vtblazer · 09-18-2008, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Next step...FRAMING! Monday?

Easy bubby...

Still talking with the contractor.
Long/short of it is I still haven't gotten a price or any real design from the current guy yet and I won't go into something like this blind.

I'm also slowly sliding into a partnership of sorts with a different contractor, so that might show some perks too.

Chevyman63 · 09-18-2008, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Easy bubby...

Still talking with the contractor.
Long/short of it is I still haven't gotten a price or any real design from the current guy yet and I won't go into something like this blind.

I'm also slowly sliding into a partnership of sorts with a different contractor, so that might show some perks too.

Cool...good luck!

vtblazer · 09-18-2008, 07:03 PM

Couldn't resist when I saw a set of these come up in the for sale section, lil motor bling won't hurt.

The set I got aren't as bright and shiny but I kinda like em better that way.

hgs_notes · 09-18-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Couldn't resist when I saw a set of these come up in the for sale section, lil motor bling won't hurt.

The set I got aren't as bright and shiny but I kinda like em better that way.

ALERT! ALERT!

This thread is in danger of becoming a build thread!

vtblazer · 09-19-2008, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

ALERT! ALERT!

This thread is in danger of becoming a build thread!

Oh no...not just yet.

Concrete work is all done, they filled the gaps yesterday and gave me another 40/50 square feet to work with.

Plenty wide but still need to decide on roll up door width and whether or not I want to do a pass through door.

Blazer fits in nice.

First frost today!

JayDubBlazer · 09-19-2008, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Oh no...not just yet.

Concrete work is all done, they filled the gaps yesterday and gave me another 40/50 square feet to work with.

Plenty wide but still need to decide on roll up door width and whether or not I want to do a pass through door.

Blazer fits in nice.

First frost today!

First frost huh, it got to the 40's last night down here. Does your drive way face the east or west. Just wondering how you are going to handle the snow removal. I know you guys get dumped on up there.

Chevyman63 · 09-19-2008, 09:20 AM

Man space progress is cool, but I can't believe you used the "F" word(frost).

Jtrux · 09-19-2008, 10:34 AM

Dang, it's like 80 outside right now, still got my shorts and flip flops on.

vtblazer · 09-19-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

Dang, it's like 80 outside right now, still got my shorts and flip flops on.

Location - location - location...

I liked Texas when I lived there, even if it was in Lubbock.

*FormerMember* · 09-19-2008, 11:04 AM

Looking good... where's the new Blazer?

vtblazer · 09-19-2008, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grendel

Looking good... where's the new Blazer?

Patiently sitting up @ the shop.

70rs/ss · 09-23-2008, 12:50 PM

VT I pulled the gate out this weekend to take some picts, but I had to pull the gear box and PS pump from my 07 Dodge since the PS quit and a big Mega cab Diesel don't turn with no PS. I am sorry it has taken so long, but looks as though you are busy as well.

In AZ I got some sunburn this weekend out in the yard, but the frost and snow is around the corner here as well, just wishing it away for as long as I can! Wall and future shop space looks great, wish my house was mine as I'd like to get more garage. I told my wife I want a huge shop with a cot in the corner, she didn't laugh?!

Chevyman63 · 09-24-2008, 06:52 AM

Any progress on the man space?

vtblazer · 09-24-2008, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Any progress on the man space?

Not so much, had to go back to work.

However, not dead...have decided on a floor joist structure that will clear span the 26ft interior dimension.
(manufactured wooden 'I' beams are the ticket)

And currently working up a materials list, still need to file the permit too.

Chevyman63 · 09-24-2008, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Not so much, had to go back to work.

However, not dead...have decided on a floor joist structure that will clear span the 26ft interior dimension.
(manufactured wooden 'I' beams are the ticket)

And currently working up a materials list, still need to file the permit too.

Progress is progress...it all has to be done.

Those I-joists must be like 16" wide to be able to clear span 26'.

09-13-2008, 07:30 AM	#151
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Looking good! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

09-13-2008, 10:22 AM	#152
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way That space looks huge! Nice __________________ 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

09-15-2008, 09:56 AM	#153
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Superstar! http://www.bondauto.com/interior.php/sid/6/tid/48 Last edited by jb4short; 09-15-2008 at 09:57 AM.

09-15-2008, 10:08 AM	#154
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Hey you can use that wall as an RTI ramp hehehehe Sure wish I had a shop __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

09-18-2008, 07:04 AM	#159
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Got mother earth back in place...seems like baby steps but thing's are still happening. Attached Images

09-18-2008, 07:07 AM	#160
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Next step...FRAMING! Monday? __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

09-18-2008, 07:03 PM	#163
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Couldn't resist when I saw a set of these come up in the for sale section, lil motor bling won't hurt. The set I got aren't as bright and shiny but I kinda like em better that way. Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 09-19-2008 at 05:54 AM.

09-19-2008, 09:20 AM	#167
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Man space progress is cool, but I can't believe you used the "F" word(frost). __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

09-19-2008, 10:34 AM	#168
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Dang, it's like 80 outside right now, still got my shorts and flip flops on. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

09-19-2008, 11:04 AM	#170
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Looking good... where's the new Blazer?

09-23-2008, 12:50 PM	#172
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way VT I pulled the gate out this weekend to take some picts, but I had to pull the gear box and PS pump from my 07 Dodge since the PS quit and a big Mega cab Diesel don't turn with no PS. I am sorry it has taken so long, but looks as though you are busy as well. In AZ I got some sunburn this weekend out in the yard, but the frost and snow is around the corner here as well, just wishing it away for as long as I can! Wall and future shop space looks great, wish my house was mine as I'd like to get more garage. I told my wife I want a huge shop with a cot in the corner, she didn't laugh?!

09-24-2008, 06:52 AM	#173
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Any progress on the man space? __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09



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