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vtblazer · 11-20-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

I don't have a choice...I have to do it Sat. If not my $$ will be wasted.

I'm looking forward to getting it done. I've read the directions over and over and I think I have everything in place.

Whoa, a reply in three minutes.

I just read your doing a firewall swap too, you crazy bastage.

Chevyman63 · 11-20-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Whoa, a reply in three minutes.

I just read your doing a firewall swap too, you crazy bastage.

Good timing... I had just walked in the door.

Yea, I wasn't smart enough to take my time and look for a nice one...no, I had to buy this unbelievably rusted one and some more parts to make more work for myself.

Chevyman63 · 11-22-2008, 02:14 PM

Update: First coat done. Have to wait at least 3 hours until I can put on the second coat, but there are two big games on today so it's all good.

71jimmy · 11-22-2008, 02:17 PM

so, we need pics. You got three hours!

vtblazer · 11-22-2008, 07:12 PM

Progress ... WhoHoo!!!

Keep on it, lots to do before July.

**jaros44sr** · 11-22-2008, 10:14 PM

Well? where's the pics? It's bin 3 hours

Chevyman63 · 11-22-2008, 11:02 PM

2nd coat of primer is done but no pics yet. That crap is messy when you brush it on. I will get some pics in the morning before and after I put the final coat on.

As yes...progress feels good...finally!

dirty trucker · 11-23-2008, 01:50 AM

AHHH YAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for callin' me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I need to learn all this stuff...... I've been waiting for 1 1/2 years!!!!!!!!!

And I don't even get a phone call, so I can pretend I'm too busy

Chevyman63 · 11-23-2008, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirty trucker

AHHH YAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for callin' me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I need to learn all this stuff...... I've been waiting for 1 1/2 years!!!!!!!!!

And I don't even get a phone call, so I can pretend I'm too busy

I actually thought about calling you, but didn't think you needed to learn how to swing a paint brush. Plus I figured you would pretend to be too busy.

J/K

AJs72K5 · 11-23-2008, 11:40 AM

PICS!! More pics!! No proof of progress without pics.

**jaros44sr** · 11-23-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

PICS!! More pics!! No proof of progress without pics.

Big J · 11-23-2008, 02:43 PM

Almost 2:00 and still no pics.....

Chevyman63 · 11-23-2008, 03:47 PM

Alright here are some pics of the progress

And some after the black.

My suggestion to anyone considering this, is to spray it...brushing is a huge PITA and very messy. I am not real happy with the outcome, but it will do for a frame. Another tip would be, don't leave everything together like I did...stupid!

vtblazer · 11-23-2008, 05:43 PM

I was like...wow, I like the gray, wish I had gotten gray for mine...then I scrolled down and saw it black.

Messy or not, it's done!

I say great for you!

Chevyman63 · 11-23-2008, 06:33 PM

I got the semi gloss black so it's not nearly as shiny now as it was when I took the pics.

And yeah Kurt...I'm glad it's done.

Big J · 11-23-2008, 08:29 PM

Lookin' good man. Congrats! Now the next hurtle.

Chevyman63 · 11-23-2008, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

Lookin' good man. Congrats! Now the next hurtle.

Thanks Big J.

They never seem to stop.

dirty trucker · 11-25-2008, 08:47 PM

Looks great Tim!!!!!!! We are staying home this weekend, gimme a jingle if you are jumping that next hurdle (or hurtle).. I don't know how to spell it..

Chevyman63 · 11-26-2008, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirty trucker

Looks great Tim!!!!!!! We are staying home this weekend, gimme a jingle if you are jumping that next hurdle (or hurtle).. I don't know how to spell it..

Thanks dude...we're going to Ohio this weekend, but will be home Sat. I'll let you know if I get time to work on it.

Update: Just found out that my mother-in-law is sick...maybe we'll be home after all. I'll let you know.

Chevyman63 · 12-18-2008, 10:08 PM

Well I actually got something done lately. Got the rear springs, blocks and shackle mounts off. Need to get the shackle flips and shackles painted as well as touch up the frame and then I can start putting things together instead of taking them apart. I forgot to take the camera out with me, I'll get pics tomorrow.

vtblazer · 12-19-2008, 07:06 AM

Sounds like you've turned the corner...

Put enough stuff on and sooner or later, you'll have a complete blazer.

Chevyman63 · 12-19-2008, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Sounds like you've turned the corner...

Put enough stuff on and sooner or later, you'll have a complete blazer.

That's what I'm hoping for.

**lks dcvn** · 12-19-2008, 09:00 AM

Looks good - It may take a LOT of time to get things blasted and coated - but they will look like that for years to come (so it makes up for it).

vtblazer · 12-28-2008, 09:03 AM

It's been 10 days since your last post/update...whatcha get done over the holidays?

Chevyman63 · 12-28-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

It's been 10 days since your last post/update...whatcha get done over the holidays?

Thanks for asking...
Not a lot lately. Between plowing snow, doing real work, fixing things that break and the Christmas holiday, I haven't made it out there much. But, today I'm spending a few hours out there. I would like to get some of the small things painted so I can start to reassemble this week.

I have my 11 year old for the week, so I figured a little quality time working on the Blazer would be a good thing.

Side note: I don't know what's going on here but we have had the strangest weather lately. About a week of snow, snow and more snow...then wind for two days then yesterday it got up to 62*...now today's high is 32*...and I was awakened by 50mph wind gusts at 4:30 this morning.

11-22-2008, 02:14 PM	#203
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Got Rust? Update: First coat done. Have to wait at least 3 hours until I can put on the second coat, but there are two big games on today so it's all 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

11-22-2008, 02:17 PM	#204
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: Got Rust? so, we need pics. You got three hours! __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

11-22-2008, 07:12 PM	#205
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Got Rust? Progress ... WhoHoo!!! Keep on it, lots to do before July.

11-22-2008, 10:14 PM	#206
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,713	Re: Got Rust? Well? where's the pics? It's bin 3 hours __________________ 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

11-22-2008, 11:02 PM	#207
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Got Rust? 2nd coat of primer is done but no pics yet. That crap is messy when you brush it on. I will get some pics in the morning before and after I put the final coat on. As yes...progress feels good...finally! __________________ 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

11-23-2008, 01:50 AM	#208
dirty trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: AuGres, Mi Posts: 82	Re: Got Rust? AHHH YAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for callin' me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to learn all this stuff...... I've been waiting for 1 1/2 years!!!!!!!!! And I don't even get a phone call, so I can pretend I'm too busy

11-23-2008, 11:40 AM	#210
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Got Rust? PICS!! More pics!! No proof of progress without pics. __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

11-23-2008, 02:43 PM	#212
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: Got Rust? Almost 2:00 and still no pics..... __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

11-23-2008, 03:47 PM	#213
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Got Rust? Alright here are some pics of the progress And some after the black. My suggestion to anyone considering this, is to spray it...brushing is a huge PITA and very messy. I am not real happy with the outcome, but it will do for a frame. Another tip would be, don't leave everything together like I did...stupid! __________________ 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 Last edited by Chevyman63; 11-23-2008 at 03:50 PM.

11-23-2008, 05:43 PM	#214
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Got Rust? I was like...wow, I like the gray, wish I had gotten gray for mine...then I scrolled down and saw it black. Messy or not, it's done! I say great for you!

11-23-2008, 06:33 PM	#215
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Got Rust? I got the semi gloss black so it's not nearly as shiny now as it was when I took the pics. And yeah Kurt...I'm glad it's done. __________________ 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

11-23-2008, 08:29 PM	#216
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: Got Rust? Lookin' good man. Congrats! Now the next hurtle. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

11-25-2008, 08:47 PM	#218
dirty trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: AuGres, Mi Posts: 82	Re: Got Rust? Looks great Tim!!!!!!! We are staying home this weekend, gimme a jingle if you are jumping that next hurdle (or hurtle).. I don't know how to spell it..

12-18-2008, 10:08 PM	#220
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Got Rust? Well I actually got something done lately. Got the rear springs, blocks and shackle mounts off. Need to get the shackle flips and shackles painted as well as touch up the frame and then I can start putting things together instead of taking them apart. I forgot to take the camera out with me, I'll get pics tomorrow. __________________ 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

12-19-2008, 07:06 AM	#221
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Got Rust? Sounds like you've turned the corner... Put enough stuff on and sooner or later, you'll have a complete blazer.



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12-19-2008, 09:00 AM	#223
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,347	Re: Got Rust? Looks good - It may take a LOT of time to get things blasted and coated - but they will look like that for years to come (so it makes up for it).

12-28-2008, 09:03 AM	#224
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Got Rust? It's been 10 days since your last post/update...whatcha get done over the holidays?

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