1972 Build thread.

[DeadheadNM]

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

[7D2N]

Originally Posted by Spf79

Picked up my motor today. Need to install the oil pump, pan and the rest of the covers... and intake. Hope to get the drive train in before New Years.

Very nice, the motor and the slot wheels are a favorite of mime.

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

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

Yes!!! Sorting trays - hours of entertainment!!!
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.

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by 7D2N

Very nice, the motor and the slot wheels are a favorite of mime.

Thank you for the compliments sir!

[Willowrun]

Great build thread....top notch work at a pretty fast pace. Looking forward to more updates.

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by Willowrun

Great build thread....top notch work at a pretty fast pace. Looking forward to more updates.

Thanks buddy!

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!

[best view]

there is no cure for those issues pete is a doctor just ask him for a cure for this sickness

[notsolo]

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.

[simicrintz]

Looking good; did you settle on a valve cover?

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by best view

there is no cure for those issues pete is a doctor just ask him for a cure for this sickness

I have thought about it, and I don't want to be cured.

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by simicrintz

Looking good; did you settle on a valve cover?

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.

Thanks for following along and checking in!

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by notsolo

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.

Thank you! I am so glad you posted, I need pictures of your vent process.
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.

[notsolo]

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.

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by notsolo

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.

Nice work!

That is exactly what I needed, thank you so much!!

[Spf79]

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.

[Spf79]

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.

[DeadheadNM]

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.

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

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.

Excellent, thank you.

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!

[Spf79]

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.

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by best view

there is no cure for those issues pete is a doctor just ask him for a cure for this sickness

Originally Posted by Spf79

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.

Seems odd to me as well, but maybe the clamps didn't hold the fuel line in the proper alignment! You wouldn't want to solder after there was fuel in the lines, so my guess is, done at factory.

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

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Seems odd to me as well, but maybe the clamps didn't hold the fuel line in the proper alignment! You wouldn't want to solder after there was fuel in the lines, so my guess is, done at factory.

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

The sending unit? I noticed my metal line was a bit off to one side rather than centered in the groove of the gas tank. Sorry if I misunderstood your question.

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by Spf79

The sending unit? I noticed my metal line was a bit off to one side rather than centered in the groove of the gas tank. Sorry if I misunderstood your question.

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

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

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

Here is a close up of what I have. I had to bend the tabs down on the ring just slightly so that they would start correctly. I was having a heck of a time getting it to start until I did that. Once I got it started I used the punch and hammer method to get it to slide/spin into place... There seemed like there was a lot of play in the fitment of the sending unit within the gas tank. I looked like the ring was going to slide out from one of the three tank tabs as I was doing it.

No worries on the brain fart, most evenings I get home from work and I can't even make a sentence. Lol.

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by Spf79

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.

That's OEM - bundled together with solder.

[Spf79]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

That's OEM - bundled together with solder.

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!