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CDiesel · 01-20-2012, 11:12 PM

I'm sure my story is not much different than most. Had a shop, had a 69 and 72 Blazer had an LT1 powered Wrangler, had a cherry 87 short wide 4x4, wheeled just about every weekend, hit the lake in between .....then got married and they slowly started to disappear. Glad to say I am back in the game.

Started building this 72 in college.

Twin sticked the 205, threw in a 4.10 14 bolt and 60, and was on my way to fixing it up when I decided to sell it. I have regretted it ever since.......

CDiesel · 01-20-2012, 11:18 PM

So after looking off and on for a few years, I found this 72 jewel.

CDiesel · 01-20-2012, 11:22 PM

72 CST with a new TBI 350, rebuilt Th350 and 205.

Just started to tear into it. I am trying to resist the urge to frame off as I want to drive a beater for awhile and build it over time. Primary goal is the cancer. Just the typical stuff....not all that bad.

**jaros44sr** · 01-20-2012, 11:32 PM

Very nice start....DONT take it apart!

, drive a beater for awhile, wish i did

Welcome aboard! If it turns out like your other '72, this would be a diamond in the rough

CDiesel · 01-20-2012, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Very nice start....DONT take it apart!

, drive a beater for awhile, wish i did

Welcome aboard! If it turns out like your other '72, this would be a diamond in the rough

Too late! Although I am not too far into it..... Just trying to fix the rust, then going to put it all back together. Goal is to have it all back together by spring.

**richard2717** · 02-03-2012, 10:45 AM

In post #3 I see you fabbed a bolt in spreader bar but in the last post it is gone & appears to have angle iron on top of the bed. Was just curious if the bolt in bar did not work out? When I saw it I thought it was a pretty cool idea but don't want to go thru the trouble if it did not work out.

Thanks
Richard

CDiesel · 01-19-2013, 10:39 AM

Been working on it a bit more. Here are more pics of the cancer.

CDiesel · 01-19-2013, 10:48 AM

Previous owner's solution

CDiesel · 01-19-2013, 11:20 AM

More

**hilljob26** · 01-19-2013, 01:53 PM

so far i have had the most fun and the worst time fixing rust on my build,,,keep it up

**lks dcvn** · 01-19-2013, 03:56 PM

I've been there...good luck!

TexasJimmy · 01-19-2013, 06:40 PM

Wow!
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**jaros44sr** · 01-19-2013, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lks dcvn

I've been there...good luck!

Me too! Looks like your doing a great job, glad to see youre just tacking the welds to see how your doors fit

That bottom 'B' post is rather complex, probably the hardest part youll run into...

Those sheetmetal clamps look slick, been meaning to buy some....good luck and keep the pics coming

Wasted Income · 01-23-2013, 03:12 PM

You are a better man than I.

Thank you for saving another blazer.

01-20-2012, 11:12 PM	#1
CDiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: TTown, OK Posts: 29	Back in the game - 72 CST Build I'm sure my story is not much different than most. Had a shop, had a 69 and 72 Blazer had an LT1 powered Wrangler, had a cherry 87 short wide 4x4, wheeled just about every weekend, hit the lake in between .....then got married and they slowly started to disappear. Glad to say I am back in the game. Started building this 72 in college. Twin sticked the 205, threw in a 4.10 14 bolt and 60, and was on my way to fixing it up when I decided to sell it. I have regretted it ever since....... Attached Images

01-20-2012, 11:18 PM	#2
CDiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: TTown, OK Posts: 29	Re: Back in the game - 72 CST Build So after looking off and on for a few years, I found this 72 jewel. Attached Images

01-20-2012, 11:32 PM	#4
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,714	Re: Back in the game - 72 CST Build Very nice start....DONT take it apart!, drive a beater for awhile, wish i did Welcome aboard! If it turns out like your other '72, this would be a diamond in the rough __________________ 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 Last edited by jaros44sr; 01-20-2012 at 11:39 PM.

02-03-2012, 10:45 AM	#6
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,099	Re: Back in the game - 72 CST Build In post #3 I see you fabbed a bolt in spreader bar but in the last post it is gone & appears to have angle iron on top of the bed. Was just curious if the bolt in bar did not work out? When I saw it I thought it was a pretty cool idea but don't want to go thru the trouble if it did not work out. Thanks Richard __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

01-19-2013, 10:39 AM	#7
CDiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: TTown, OK Posts: 29	Re: Back in the game - 72 CST Build Been working on it a bit more. Here are more pics of the cancer. Attached Images

01-20-2012, 11:22 PM	#3
CDiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: TTown, OK Posts: 29	Re: Back in the game - 72 CST Build 72 CST with a new TBI 350, rebuilt Th350 and 205. Just started to tear into it. I am trying to resist the urge to frame off as I want to drive a beater for awhile and build it over time. Primary goal is the cancer. Just the typical stuff....not all that bad. Attached Images

01-19-2013, 10:48 AM	#8
CDiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: TTown, OK Posts: 29	Re: Back in the game - 72 CST Build Previous owner's solution Attached Images

01-19-2013, 11:20 AM	#9
CDiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: TTown, OK Posts: 29	Re: Back in the game - 72 CST Build More Attached Images

01-19-2013, 01:53 PM	#10
hilljob26 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gypsum Kansas 67448 Posts: 1,681	Re: Back in the game - 72 CST Build so far i have had the most fun and the worst time fixing rust on my build,,,keep it up __________________ 21 2500hd duramax 58 apache HILLJOB GRAPHIX--for all your graphic needs My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542497 LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377348 4l60 to an NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...43#post3697343

01-19-2013, 03:56 PM	#11
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,347	Re: Back in the game - 72 CST Build I've been there...good luck!

01-19-2013, 06:40 PM	#12
TexasJimmy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Friendswood,Texas Posts: 238	Re: Back in the game - 72 CST Build Wow! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "It is, what it is" K5 NV 71' Blazer CST 84' GMC Jimmy-SOLD 2008 Suburban LTZ

01-23-2013, 03:12 PM	#14
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