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VA72C10 · 11-21-2010, 08:21 PM

Nice progress....and really funny signature. It's the most interesting signature in the world

Muleman100 · 11-21-2010, 08:26 PM

Great progress, keep up the good work, I can use the extra space.

1956cameo · 11-22-2010, 08:07 AM

VA72C10, Thanks! I am glad you like it!

Muleman100, I am trying the best I can. The only problem is when I bring it home I need to build somewhere for it to go.

Muleman100 · 11-22-2010, 10:11 AM

You have a permanent space at my shop forever

chevyblazer · 11-22-2010, 12:46 PM

dafad

1956cameo · 11-22-2010, 01:39 PM

Muleman100, Thats good! At the speed this project is going "forever" seems like the amount of time I will need.

chevyblazer, ???

steppside69 · 11-22-2010, 08:13 PM

Loving the rebuild

Awesome work on making your panels.
Congrats on the bbc truck, Eric

1956cameo · 11-23-2010, 01:32 PM

stepside69, Thanks for the comments!

sylfred · 11-30-2010, 07:46 PM

looking good, i finishwd my two wheel drive back in july.

1956cameo · 12-07-2010, 07:58 PM

Sylfred, Thanks for the compliment. Post pics of your rig. I could use the inspiration!

Well I must be staying busier than I thought. I worked on the blazer a week and a half ago and forgot to updade! I started back up where I left off on the P/S quarter panel. When I put the D/S patch panel on I aligned it by laying it over the body crease on the original panel. However once it was cut off the patch panel ended up bieng a 1/2 inch too short. So on this side I lined the patch up to how well it looked against the door and didn't pay any attention to the body crease on the patch vs. the body crease on the quarter panel. By doing this the P/S quarter panel patch lined up much better than the D/S one did. I also thought it was funny that I bought both patches from the same place but one was by GoodMark and the other was Counterpart.

A whole lot of new metal went into this area. Suprisingly the panels all line up really well to each other and the door.

The next section I focused on was the rotten area at the top of the P/S bed panel.

As always out with the old and rusty. I cut out the donor section from a parts truck but didn't get a pic of it in place.

Since I was at a stopping point for the day on the metal work, but wasn't ready to go home I started taking all of the parts fastened to the firewall off of the blazer.

I should be getting back to the blazer this weekend and updating shortly after. I had been working on smaller parts at home during the work week, but now that it gets dark so early and is cold that extra progress has slowed.

VA72C10 · 12-07-2010, 08:10 PM

Nice progress!!!

1lo67 · 12-09-2010, 01:49 PM

it's coming together looking good...

1956cameo · 12-09-2010, 07:23 PM

VA72C10 & 1lo67, Thanks!

1956cameo · 12-18-2010, 07:30 PM

I made a little more progress last week. I started off by finishing the installation of the donor patch for the rotten part of the top P/S blazer bed panel.

A view from the top. To keep the flare out that the top front blazer bed panels have I had to make a home made sliver patch.

Interior side view.

There was some rust bubbles forming along the front edges of the bed panel behind the door jam. It wasn't bad but I want to make sure all the rust gets taken out. This is a picture of the first of two small sections that were patched.

I simply cut out the rear cab section from a donor truck for these patches.

1956cameo · 12-18-2010, 07:39 PM

Same thing just a little higher up the door jamb.

Ready for the grinder and sander.

A shot of all the patches that have gone into the passenger side door/ quarter panel area.

Unfortunately last week I notice a couple more areas on the body that need to be addressed so there will be a little more metal work than I was expecting left to do. I was wondering what everyone does as far as patches on the bottom parts of blazer bedsides behind the rear wheels from the lower chrome section down? I have not seen repop patches for these. I have some rough long wheel base bedsides that I could modify and use but I wanted to see if there were any better options. I can try to post pics of the area I am talking about if anyone is having trouble understanding where I am talking about.

hgs_notes · 12-18-2010, 11:07 PM

Looking like more patch than original in some places. It's coming along though. As far as the rear lower quarters, I think a shortbed patch will work for that. Some guys have used a shortbed bed side and replaced the hole side, rather than do all of the small patches. The only difference I know is the front edge of the wheel well is radiused different.

PHAT TONY · 12-18-2010, 11:14 PM

I have not seen any decent repair panels with a nice contour at the wheel lip, I ASS-U-ME this is the area you mean. You've got some pile of grinding ahead of you (be sure to wear a dust mask!);awesome-keep going.

VA72C10 · 12-18-2010, 11:26 PM

very nice work

1956cameo · 12-19-2010, 05:04 PM

hgs_notes, So I guess my only options are to modify something from an existing bed panel. You would think someone would be reproducing this item. It seems like an area that would need addressing on a good portion of trucks/blazers out there.

PHAT TONY, Yes that is the area I am talking about. I didn't think of getting a picture so I could show everyone what I mean. As far as the grinding goes, I will tell you that I have already bought a stack of discs! I am really not looking forward to that. I guess I will just crank up the ipod and put the face shield on and go to town. Of course I have to be careful not to overheat the metal while grinding the welds down. I cant wait to see it the body in finished metal though!

VA72C10, Thanks once again!

hgs_notes · 12-20-2010, 09:51 AM

Try here:
http://www.gmcpauls.com/bed_patch_panels1.htm look for part number 198506 and 188362 for bed patch panels front and rear lower.

And here:
http://www.gmcpauls.com/bed_parts.htm look for part# 2104814

1956cameo · 12-21-2010, 01:25 PM

hgs_notes, Thanks for the link. I believe that shortbed rear lower patch should do the trick. Now I know where to get them. I wonder why the big boys don't sell some of the patches GMC Pauls sells? I bought some of their blazer specific patches and they were really nice.Thanks again!

jstplyn331 · 12-28-2010, 07:26 PM

I have searched and searched for a answer and sorry if this is the wrong forum to post this, but I thought with all the conversation going on in this one on 2wd it would be a good post.

Does anyone know how many 1972 GMC Jimmy's were made in 2wd this would help great full I have one and am looking to sell it.

But don't know how rare it is. It is a 2 owner vehicle I am second. Please if you can help I would be very appreciative.

Thanks

Liddy71 · 12-29-2010, 06:15 PM

best thing to do is post pics and all you can about the condition it is in to me I like the looks of the chevy better than the 4 headlight on the Gmc I am sure someone here can give you a good Ideal what its worth

red71cheyenne · 12-29-2010, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jstplyn331

I have searched and searched for a answer and sorry if this is the wrong forum to post this, but I thought with all the conversation going on in this one on 2wd it would be a good post.

Does anyone know how many 1972 GMC Jimmy's were made in 2wd this would help great full I have one and am looking to sell it.

But don't know how rare it is. It is a 2 owner vehicle I am second. Please if you can help I would be very appreciative.

Thanks

There was a post that listed all of the production numbers. May have to search the 67-72 Pickup forum to find it. If I can find it, I'll PM you with it.
BT
Good looking work on the bedside! I know its a pain patching it together, but you are getting there. And ya, grinding sucks, but you'll be happy when its all done and in primer.

**jaros44sr** · 12-29-2010, 06:35 PM

[QUOTE=red71cheyenne;4376113
Good looking work on the bedside! ya, grinding sucks,[/QUOTE]

gotta agree, grinding is my least favorite part of the build!!!, but I may have an answer...good headphones and oldies on the headphones

This build may qualify as the MOST worked on to bring back, nice job!! Thanks for letting us enjoy your build

11-21-2010, 08:21 PM	#176
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build Nice progress....and really funny signature. It's the most interesting signature in the world __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-21-2010, 08:26 PM	#177
Muleman100 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 377	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build Great progress, keep up the good work, I can use the extra space. __________________ " I never think of the future. It comes soon enough " - Albert Einstein

11-22-2010, 08:07 AM	#178
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build VA72C10, Thanks! I am glad you like it! Muleman100, I am trying the best I can. The only problem is when I bring it home I need to build somewhere for it to go. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

11-22-2010, 10:11 AM	#179
Muleman100 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 377	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build You have a permanent space at my shop forever __________________ " I never think of the future. It comes soon enough " - Albert Einstein

11-22-2010, 12:46 PM	#180
chevyblazer Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: tijuana b.c. Posts: 221	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build dafad __________________ cucharitas customs

11-22-2010, 01:39 PM	#181
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build Muleman100, Thats good! At the speed this project is going "forever" seems like the amount of time I will need. chevyblazer, ??? __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry Last edited by 1956cameo; 11-22-2010 at 01:42 PM.

11-22-2010, 08:13 PM	#182
steppside69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rossford,Ohio Posts: 291	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build Loving the rebuild Awesome work on making your panels. Congrats on the bbc truck, Eric __________________ 69 chevy stepside (project) 2006 Silverado Z71 Ext. cab 2005 Saturn VUE (wifes dd)

11-23-2010, 01:32 PM	#183
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build stepside69, Thanks for the comments! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

11-30-2010, 07:46 PM	#184
sylfred Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: roanoke rapids,n.c. Posts: 26	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build looking good, i finishwd my two wheel drive back in july.

12-07-2010, 07:58 PM	#185
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build Sylfred, Thanks for the compliment. Post pics of your rig. I could use the inspiration! Well I must be staying busier than I thought. I worked on the blazer a week and a half ago and forgot to updade! I started back up where I left off on the P/S quarter panel. When I put the D/S patch panel on I aligned it by laying it over the body crease on the original panel. However once it was cut off the patch panel ended up bieng a 1/2 inch too short. So on this side I lined the patch up to how well it looked against the door and didn't pay any attention to the body crease on the patch vs. the body crease on the quarter panel. By doing this the P/S quarter panel patch lined up much better than the D/S one did. I also thought it was funny that I bought both patches from the same place but one was by GoodMark and the other was Counterpart. A whole lot of new metal went into this area. Suprisingly the panels all line up really well to each other and the door. The next section I focused on was the rotten area at the top of the P/S bed panel. As always out with the old and rusty. I cut out the donor section from a parts truck but didn't get a pic of it in place. Since I was at a stopping point for the day on the metal work, but wasn't ready to go home I started taking all of the parts fastened to the firewall off of the blazer. I should be getting back to the blazer this weekend and updating shortly after. I had been working on smaller parts at home during the work week, but now that it gets dark so early and is cold that extra progress has slowed. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry Last edited by 1956cameo; 12-07-2010 at 08:01 PM.

12-07-2010, 08:10 PM	#186
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build Nice progress!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-09-2010, 01:49 PM	#187
1lo67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Morristown, Tn Posts: 275	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build it's coming together looking good...

12-09-2010, 07:23 PM	#188
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build VA72C10 & 1lo67, Thanks! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

12-18-2010, 07:30 PM	#189
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build I made a little more progress last week. I started off by finishing the installation of the donor patch for the rotten part of the top P/S blazer bed panel. A view from the top. To keep the flare out that the top front blazer bed panels have I had to make a home made sliver patch. Interior side view. There was some rust bubbles forming along the front edges of the bed panel behind the door jam. It wasn't bad but I want to make sure all the rust gets taken out. This is a picture of the first of two small sections that were patched. I simply cut out the rear cab section from a donor truck for these patches. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

12-18-2010, 07:39 PM	#190
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build Same thing just a little higher up the door jamb. Ready for the grinder and sander. A shot of all the patches that have gone into the passenger side door/ quarter panel area. Unfortunately last week I notice a couple more areas on the body that need to be addressed so there will be a little more metal work than I was expecting left to do. I was wondering what everyone does as far as patches on the bottom parts of blazer bedsides behind the rear wheels from the lower chrome section down? I have not seen repop patches for these. I have some rough long wheel base bedsides that I could modify and use but I wanted to see if there were any better options. I can try to post pics of the area I am talking about if anyone is having trouble understanding where I am talking about. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry



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12-18-2010, 11:07 PM	#191
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,125	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build Looking like more patch than original in some places. It's coming along though. As far as the rear lower quarters, I think a shortbed patch will work for that. Some guys have used a shortbed bed side and replaced the hole side, rather than do all of the small patches. The only difference I know is the front edge of the wheel well is radiused different. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

12-18-2010, 11:14 PM	#192
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build I have not seen any decent repair panels with a nice contour at the wheel lip, I ASS-U-ME this is the area you mean. You've got some pile of grinding ahead of you (be sure to wear a dust mask!);awesome-keep going. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

12-18-2010, 11:26 PM	#193
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build very nice work __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-19-2010, 05:04 PM	#194
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build hgs_notes, So I guess my only options are to modify something from an existing bed panel. You would think someone would be reproducing this item. It seems like an area that would need addressing on a good portion of trucks/blazers out there. PHAT TONY, Yes that is the area I am talking about. I didn't think of getting a picture so I could show everyone what I mean. As far as the grinding goes, I will tell you that I have already bought a stack of discs! I am really not looking forward to that. I guess I will just crank up the ipod and put the face shield on and go to town. Of course I have to be careful not to overheat the metal while grinding the welds down. I cant wait to see it the body in finished metal though! VA72C10, Thanks once again! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

12-20-2010, 09:51 AM	#195
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,125	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build Try here: http://www.gmcpauls.com/bed_patch_panels1.htm look for part number 198506 and 188362 for bed patch panels front and rear lower. And here: http://www.gmcpauls.com/bed_parts.htm look for part# 2104814 __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

12-21-2010, 01:25 PM	#196
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build hgs_notes, Thanks for the link. I believe that shortbed rear lower patch should do the trick. Now I know where to get them. I wonder why the big boys don't sell some of the patches GMC Pauls sells? I bought some of their blazer specific patches and they were really nice.Thanks again! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry Last edited by 1956cameo; 12-21-2010 at 01:26 PM.

12-28-2010, 07:26 PM	#197
jstplyn331 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fort Collins Colorado Posts: 92	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build I have searched and searched for a answer and sorry if this is the wrong forum to post this, but I thought with all the conversation going on in this one on 2wd it would be a good post. Does anyone know how many 1972 GMC Jimmy's were made in 2wd this would help great full I have one and am looking to sell it. But don't know how rare it is. It is a 2 owner vehicle I am second. Please if you can help I would be very appreciative. Thanks

12-29-2010, 06:15 PM	#198
Liddy71 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kenova, WV Posts: 821	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build best thing to do is post pics and all you can about the condition it is in to me I like the looks of the chevy better than the 4 headlight on the Gmc I am sure someone here can give you a good Ideal what its worth

12-29-2010, 06:35 PM	#200
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,692	Re: Left for dead: 72 2wd blazer build [QUOTE=red71cheyenne;4376113 Good looking work on the bedside! ya, grinding sucks,[/QUOTE] gotta agree, grinding is my least favorite part of the build!!!, but I may have an answer...good headphones and oldies on the headphones This build may qualify as the MOST worked on to bring back, nice job!! Thanks for letting us enjoy your build __________________ 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

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