Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd

[JJ's Sierra Grande]

weekends over, pics??

[mcbassin]

Nice work on the wire channel cover.

[Slick67]

Originally Posted by JJ's Sierra Grande

weekends over, pics??

Hahaha, now I am getting pressed for pics!! Really did not get anything significant done this weekend except cleaning the shop!! Of course we have to do that occasionally. I did weld some square tubes to the body dolly to keep the tub from sliding off, safety first!

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice work on the wire channel cover.

Thank you sir! I have to weld a small piece on the driver side and put some more tacks on it before it's done. Hope to get that done this weekend!

[BIG ORANGE]

Well SLICK got a update on anything to share with us, I would like to see how the cowl cover and windshield mod worked out,,,,,,
Donnie

[Slick67]

I'm baaack!!! Have been working a lot and just have not had the time to post! My company called me back after being off just one week and I have been working ever since. July 23 is my supposed last day now. Back to the project!! Got a few minor little things done..... I cut a big hole in the tub....

Just enough to fit the c-notches in!

It felt good seeing it sitting on the frame.

Even while still sitting on the jacks I was happy to see wheels tuckin!!

I should have pulled the wheel wells out first, but you know how it is when you get excited about something.

[Slick67]

Originally Posted by BIG ORANGE

Well SLICK got a update on anything to share with us, I would like to see how the cowl cover and windshield mod worked out,,,,,,
Donnie

I guess I was posting while you wrote this! There was a little progress made on the top of the windshield frame, just not anything noteworthy really. As for the cowl I am considering a couple of different approaches, one I can do with my limited skill and tools the other will have to be a paid job.

[Blown06]

She's looking great tater salad. Lol

[Slick67]

Originally Posted by Blown06

She's looking great tater salad. Lol

You just couldn't let that one pass you up could you? HAHHAAHA.

[Slick67]

Since it was a large step I took a few extra pics.
This is the first pic of it layed out almost at zero pressure.

This is lifted to almost max.

This is a problem, it's not low enough!!! The heads on the bolts that hold in the trailing arm crossmember make the body and frame "teeter" front to back so this will have to be addressed.

Limbo contests are gonna be fun with this thing!!

Added a fender to check clearance, everything looks good after cutting out for the Slosh Tubz, doesn't look like I'll have to cut into the firewall but things change.

[lolife99]

Looks great!
What size (diameter) wheel/tire combo will you be running when it's finished?
This will dictate how low it goes.

[Blown06]

Weld the bottom of that crossmember then you won't have the bolt heads to deal with. Honestly how often do you plan to remove it? But if you do decide to remove it you only have a few welds to cut.

[Slick67]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Looks great!
What size (diameter) wheel/tire combo will you be running when it's finished?
This will dictate how low it goes.

I was thinking 22X9 front and 24X12 back. Then we have to really get technical and ask what tire size. After deleting the bolt heads I will have a better idea of what I am really dealing with.

Originally Posted by Blown06

Weld the bottom of that crossmember then you won't have the bolt heads to deal with. Honestly how often do you plan to remove it? But if you do decide to remove it you only have a few welds to cut.

I was planning on welding it, just really surprised that it made it sit that far off the ground with the body on. I do not have the body mounts in yet so we'll see how that effects it. Next is body mounts and measurements for all the stuff that will be hidden.

[Slick67]

Almost forgot. SLOSH TUBZ!!!!!!

[Blown06]

Body mounts will probably raise it 3/4" or so.

[Blown06]

Slosh Tubz look sweet!

[Slick67]

Originally Posted by Blown06

Body mounts will probably raise it 3/4" or so.

Originally Posted by Blown06

Slosh Tubz look sweet!

I figure there is a happy medium between layin the frame, wheel size, and pinch weld removal. I will be Zen when these three things come together. The mounts are not really gonna raise it that much because I stuffed in the old mounts in. So I may be looking at an 1/8th to a 1/4 difference from the pics. But I see you slept at a Best Western last night!!

[Blown06]

I always sleep at a Best Western! Wait a minute!!!! Lol
Didn't realize you had the old ones in there still.

[Slick67]

Originally Posted by Blown06

I always sleep at a Best Western! Wait a minute!!!! Lol
Didn't realize you had the old ones in there still.

One of the rubber mounts is ripped in two, so I have to allow for that. Have you already got your mounting kit?

[Blown06]

Yeah body drop kit is in, still have to buy the cushions. I'm missing a few items but Travis is working on it. Having flooring put in the house this week so no truck work will happen during my week off at home, but that's ok since the wife is happy.

[mcbassin]

Excellent progress! everything looks great.

[BIG ORANGE]

Progress is a good thang,,,,,,

[Slick67]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Excellent progress! everything looks great.

Thanks Mike! Plenty to do this weekend so I should have a few more pics next week.

Originally Posted by BIG ORANGE

Progress is a good thang,,,,,,

Absolutely! Body is coming back off at the end of the weekend most likely and welding up that crossmember!

[slick copper]

Don't worry I'm watchin' yours too! Man that thing is low! Keep up the good work. And keep that insurance up to date! Lol. ;-)

[Slick67]

Originally Posted by slick copper

Don't worry I'm watchin' yours too! Man that thing is low! Keep up the good work. And keep that insurance up to date! Lol. ;-)

Thanks man! It's a ghost town over here in the Blazer area, that's too bad cause there is some nice stuff happening over here. That insurance will be on point when this Blazer hits the roads!!!

[Slick67]

I am steadily making progress each week! The pics do not show much progress, but it actually was a lot of progress. Only had a day and a half to get this all done so I was happy. These pics are all that I took, but I did spray both sides of the tub with rattle can primer. I hope to have an announcement about the project soon.....so stay tuned!!!
Paint is gone off the dash.

I fabbed up a filler panel and filled in the windshield pillar, still gotta weld in the other side.

Made some fillers for the taillights as well.

Bare metal shows all, found a patch at the front of the tub on both sides and the quarter panel on the driver side will need to be replaced. There was a gallon of bondo on that quarter panel!!!