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**Yukon Jack** · 08-17-2004, 11:01 AM

Well, now both doors are hung and the windshield is installed. Body guy was having some fender difficulty as there was a large gap at the bottom of the fender. Body guy said adding cab shims wouldn't be enough so he said to cut 1/2" off the front radiator support blocks that I had made. I took them to a friend early this morning and a minute or so later on a $80,000 lathe and the blocks were cut down 1/2".

Hopefully the body guy will get some incentive and mount the fenders today. He still needs to shoot the steering column and he will have to redo the driver's door and the drivers fender due to some problems. So little for him to do, let's hope my truck is home soon!!!!!!!!!!

*Slams_58* · 08-17-2004, 11:04 AM

I have to admit, You are a very very patient man! It is looking very good tho!

Joe67 · 08-17-2004, 11:14 AM

Lookin good

silvertonguedevil · 08-17-2004, 11:16 AM

Sweet! I am mega-jealous!

ronh72c10 · 08-17-2004, 12:42 PM

Like that silver, looks great!

Ron

70c10 · 08-17-2004, 12:57 PM

That silver looks sharp!!!

**Yukon Jack** · 08-17-2004, 01:54 PM

Thanks for the compliments on the color - it really sparkles in the sun from the metallic flake.

dubie · 08-17-2004, 02:08 PM

Nice to see he's making progress on that mean machine Mark. I'm a very patient guy to, but even I would be getting a bit steamed right about now. Glad to see you're keeping a cool head, It will all be worth it in the end when you get to fire up the BIG block and go around town using ricers as speed bumps

It'll be like "BUMP" what the hell was that?? oh just another Honda

BobbyK · 08-17-2004, 02:10 PM

How long did it take to reinstall the windshield?
Did you do it?
Looks great YJ.

**Yukon Jack** · 08-17-2004, 02:12 PM

I let the body guy do it so if it broke, he was on the line for it - he said it was a bear to put in.

Dubie, I have a show in Ark City I really want to go to at the end of September - will be extremely PO'd and done with patience if I miss it.

69ride · 08-17-2004, 06:19 PM

that is looking SWEET. I did the shim the cab trick when my fender had a huge gap at the bottom. It looks better now, but not even close to how good yours looks.

**Canadian694x4** · 08-17-2004, 06:35 PM

Great to see your still making progress on the K20 Yukon! How's your blazer looking, haven't seen many pics of it sence you bought it?

vtblazer · 08-17-2004, 08:08 PM

Great color, can't wait to see it complete and gleaming in the sun.

nu2-72 · 08-17-2004, 09:36 PM

Yukon, tell me about the doors. Were they painted on or off the truck? Was the cab painted with the hinges on or off? What is the sequence to painting multiple pieces like these to get them all covered and not scratched up on installation? Or do the parts get primed, assembled and then shot?

**Yukon Jack** · 08-18-2004, 09:13 AM

Canadian694x4 - I have put new body mounts in the Blazer and am presently and slowly preparing some 3/4 ton axles to go under it. That gains me disk brakes up front and with 8 lugs I can use some spare tires and rims that I happen to have that came off the K20 when I bought it. Haven't had much time this summer to work on anything unfortunately.

nu2-72 - I took the truck to the body guy completely disassembled and he has painted everything apart. Some say that is a good way, others say it isn't. The bad is that you can end up with paint that doesn't match perfect and you have to be real careful when reassemblying.

If I were to do it again I would prefer to get the interior, firewall and door jambs painted, then reassembly and finish painting at one time. No problems yet for me color wise but just seems that would be better.

I have heard people recommend taping all edges when reassemblying to prevent scratching.

**Yukon Jack** · 08-26-2004, 04:41 PM

I went out today as I knew that was the only way to get some more progress

Anyway, I pulled the fenders back off and drilled out the C20 emblem holes and then reinstalled the fenders. Had to elongate one of the fender holes to allow the fender to come forward a touch to allow the door to open properly. All the lines are lined up pretty good now - not as hard as I thought it would be.

I also installed both inner fenders and got everything snugged down. Unfortunately there is really nothing else I can do until the body guy paints the hood hinges. Then hood and cowl needs to go on and then he has to fix the driver door and the driver side fender and do a couple touch ups. Surely he can get that done soon

Here are some new pics showing alignment. One of the rockers that was replaced by a friend of mine is set in a little deeper than it should be, but this is a driver not a show truck so I'm not worried about that. Better than a rusty rocker!

Alexis · 08-26-2004, 04:49 PM

is your fender already haven paint flake off? I love body shops....they alway seem to be real pros at dealing with cutomers. I'm not haven much luck with any local shops......always find some bad news about them.

At least your getting somewhere with your project. Mine is still waiting on me to take a brake off from work. They won't tow it without plates or proper registration. Tomorrow I'll run to the DMV or AAA office and get it done, hold that agaisn't me guys.

Good luck Yukon

**Yukon Jack** · 08-26-2004, 04:54 PM

Had a paint bubble issue - not sure why but he gets to fix it of course.

1968GMC · 08-26-2004, 05:04 PM

comming along good. Looks like you can finaly see the light at the end of the tunnel. keep us posted.

red71cheyenne · 08-26-2004, 05:35 PM

YJ, that is looking AWESOME! I really like that paint. Hope your guy gets it done in time for the show. How about an inside the cab shot? Jeff.

**Yukon Jack** · 08-26-2004, 05:44 PM

Here ya go. It will be carpeted so didn't worry about cleaning up the welds in the floor.

MrGoodpliers · 08-26-2004, 05:54 PM

Lookin' good! You might be able to get a better fit along the bottom edge of the fender by putting shims between the inner fender and the cab brace...

krue · 08-26-2004, 07:32 PM

Looks good, I can't wait to see the finished product!

**Yukon Jack** · 08-26-2004, 08:15 PM

MrGoodpliers, I have one shim down in that location and it seemed to help alot on the fit at the bottom but I still have a problem in the at the middle area of the fender line at the door.

Bowtie67 · 08-26-2004, 08:28 PM

Looks good and also looks like you will have a full plate to try and get that done by the end of September for the show. Good Luck

08-17-2004, 11:01 AM	#1
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Doors are hung and have a windshield now Well, now both doors are hung and the windshield is installed. Body guy was having some fender difficulty as there was a large gap at the bottom of the fender. Body guy said adding cab shims wouldn't be enough so he said to cut 1/2" off the front radiator support blocks that I had made. I took them to a friend early this morning and a minute or so later on a $80,000 lathe and the blocks were cut down 1/2". Hopefully the body guy will get some incentive and mount the fenders today. He still needs to shoot the steering column and he will have to redo the driver's door and the drivers fender due to some problems. So little for him to do, let's hope my truck is home soon!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Last edited by Yukon Jack; 06-24-2010 at 11:24 AM.

08-17-2004, 11:14 AM	#3
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Lookin good __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-17-2004, 11:16 AM	#4
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Sweet! I am mega-jealous! __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

08-17-2004, 12:42 PM	#5
ronh72c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Posts: 978	Like that silver, looks great! Ron __________________ 72 Chevy C10 (rust repaired, starting body work) 72 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 72 Chevy C20 Suburban 38 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan (from the darkside) 67 Pontiac Parisienne 55 Studebaker Commander 2dr Hardtop (Starliner) My Youtube channel with Video Updates!

08-17-2004, 12:57 PM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	That silver looks sharp!!! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

08-17-2004, 11:04 AM	#2
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	I have to admit, You are a very very patient man! It is looking very good tho!

08-17-2004, 01:54 PM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Thanks for the compliments on the color - it really sparkles in the sun from the metallic flake. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-17-2004, 02:08 PM	#8
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Nice to see he's making progress on that mean machine Mark. I'm a very patient guy to, but even I would be getting a bit steamed right about now. Glad to see you're keeping a cool head, It will all be worth it in the end when you get to fire up the BIG block and go around town using ricers as speed bumps It'll be like "BUMP" what the hell was that?? oh just another Honda __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

08-17-2004, 02:10 PM	#9
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	How long did it take to reinstall the windshield? Did you do it? Looks great YJ. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

08-17-2004, 02:12 PM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	I let the body guy do it so if it broke, he was on the line for it - he said it was a bear to put in. Dubie, I have a show in Ark City I really want to go to at the end of September - will be extremely PO'd and done with patience if I miss it. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-17-2004, 06:19 PM	#11
69ride All Go, No Show Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Creighton SK Posts: 286	that is looking SWEET. I did the shim the cab trick when my fender had a huge gap at the bottom. It looks better now, but not even close to how good yours looks. __________________ 69 LWB Rebuilt 283, aluminum intake, edelbrock carb, Mild Melling Cam, HEI.

08-17-2004, 06:35 PM	#12
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Great to see your still making progress on the K20 Yukon! How's your blazer looking, haven't seen many pics of it sence you bought it? __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

08-17-2004, 08:08 PM	#13
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Keep Posting Great color, can't wait to see it complete and gleaming in the sun.

08-17-2004, 09:36 PM	#14
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Yukon, tell me about the doors. Were they painted on or off the truck? Was the cab painted with the hinges on or off? What is the sequence to painting multiple pieces like these to get them all covered and not scratched up on installation? Or do the parts get primed, assembled and then shot? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

08-18-2004, 09:13 AM	#15
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Canadian694x4 - I have put new body mounts in the Blazer and am presently and slowly preparing some 3/4 ton axles to go under it. That gains me disk brakes up front and with 8 lugs I can use some spare tires and rims that I happen to have that came off the K20 when I bought it. Haven't had much time this summer to work on anything unfortunately. nu2-72 - I took the truck to the body guy completely disassembled and he has painted everything apart. Some say that is a good way, others say it isn't. The bad is that you can end up with paint that doesn't match perfect and you have to be real careful when reassemblying. If I were to do it again I would prefer to get the interior, firewall and door jambs painted, then reassembly and finish painting at one time. No problems yet for me color wise but just seems that would be better. I have heard people recommend taping all edges when reassemblying to prevent scratching. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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08-26-2004, 04:41 PM	#16
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	I went out today as I knew that was the only way to get some more progress Anyway, I pulled the fenders back off and drilled out the C20 emblem holes and then reinstalled the fenders. Had to elongate one of the fender holes to allow the fender to come forward a touch to allow the door to open properly. All the lines are lined up pretty good now - not as hard as I thought it would be. I also installed both inner fenders and got everything snugged down. Unfortunately there is really nothing else I can do until the body guy paints the hood hinges. Then hood and cowl needs to go on and then he has to fix the driver door and the driver side fender and do a couple touch ups. Surely he can get that done soon Here are some new pics showing alignment. One of the rockers that was replaced by a friend of mine is set in a little deeper than it should be, but this is a driver not a show truck so I'm not worried about that. Better than a rusty rocker! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Last edited by Yukon Jack; 06-24-2010 at 11:25 AM.

08-26-2004, 04:49 PM	#17
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	is your fender already haven paint flake off? I love body shops....they alway seem to be real pros at dealing with cutomers. I'm not haven much luck with any local shops......always find some bad news about them. At least your getting somewhere with your project. Mine is still waiting on me to take a brake off from work. They won't tow it without plates or proper registration. Tomorrow I'll run to the DMV or AAA office and get it done, hold that agaisn't me guys. Good luck Yukon

08-26-2004, 04:54 PM	#18
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Had a paint bubble issue - not sure why but he gets to fix it of course. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-26-2004, 05:04 PM	#19
1968GMC love my truck Join Date: May 2001 Location: aylmer QC Posts: 648	comming along good. Looks like you can finaly see the light at the end of the tunnel. keep us posted.

08-26-2004, 05:35 PM	#20
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	YJ, that is looking AWESOME! I really like that paint. Hope your guy gets it done in time for the show. How about an inside the cab shot? Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-26-2004, 05:44 PM	#21
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Here ya go. It will be carpeted so didn't worry about cleaning up the welds in the floor. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-26-2004, 05:54 PM	#22
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Lookin' good! You might be able to get a better fit along the bottom edge of the fender by putting shims between the inner fender and the cab brace... __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

08-26-2004, 07:32 PM	#23
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Looks good, I can't wait to see the finished product! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-26-2004, 08:15 PM	#24
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	MrGoodpliers, I have one shim down in that location and it seemed to help alot on the fit at the bottom but I still have a problem in the at the middle area of the fender line at the door. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-26-2004, 08:28 PM	#25
Bowtie67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,266	Looks good and also looks like you will have a full plate to try and get that done by the end of September for the show. Good Luck __________________ 1967 C10 - SWBSS Pro Street 427sbc, 700R4 & 4.10 Gears 1948 Chevy FleetMaster Coupe, LS1, (almost done) 1950 Chevy StyleLine Coupe 250/6 3x2 Dueces 2009 Toyota Tundra 1996 Harley RoadKing "I maybe getting old, but I can still burn rubber with the best of them"

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