Ceremonial hanging of the grill… - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71RestoRod · 05-19-2005, 12:40 AM

Well, I finally hung the front sheet metal on the Blazer this weekend. Hood, fenders, grill and bumper. It’s been a long time since it’s looked like a truck. Take a look at the last picture and tell me she’s not smiling…!

HatGuy · 05-19-2005, 02:02 AM

WOW!!!

BabyBlue · 05-19-2005, 02:10 AM

Beautiful

Alexis · 05-19-2005, 02:10 AM

BobbyK · 05-19-2005, 03:36 AM

That's somethin boy!
Excellant work!

4bynut · 05-19-2005, 03:53 AM

Look's great!! Any pics of it outside in the daylight. That looks like a really nice blue. Jason

MikeS · 05-19-2005, 09:11 AM

That looks incredible! I'm seriously jealous.

**Yukon Jack** · 05-19-2005, 09:33 AM

Very awesome

blazerparts · 05-19-2005, 10:07 AM

a star is born...........reborn

JayDubBlazer · 05-19-2005, 11:05 AM

That is a beautiful truck

DruBlazer · 05-19-2005, 12:35 PM

Very nice. I'm with 4bynut... let's see some pics from outside. I like the color. Nice work!

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 05-19-2005, 12:50 PM

nice color that looks like the same blue I used on my Jimmy

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-19-2005, 02:39 PM

71RestoRod · 05-20-2005, 01:43 AM

Thanks everyone for the thumbs up.

The truck was originally ochre, so this was a radical departure. (The ironic thing is that I have since grown to like the ochre...) The paint now is PPG 508 Dark Blue Metallic bc/cc. It really is a beautiful color but it's hard to capture in a picture. No outdoor pics to speak of yet, but very soon.

MikeS: It's cool that you're from / know this area. As soon as I get it on the road, I really want to cruse to the top of Mt. Evans (14,000+ ft) and test the EFI. While I'm there I'll snap some serious outdoor pics & share w/ everyone.

Resto

cheyenne10 · 05-20-2005, 10:45 AM

Yep, you better get back the paint shop!!

Very nice ride. GM or aftermarket inner and outer grill?

Big Block · 05-20-2005, 08:50 PM

I kinda like the color ochre also. Your blazer looks great. I bought my blazer in Gunnison, Co. back in Oct of 2001. Drove it back to NC. I can't wait to see more pictures of your blazer. B.B.

orangeuavol · 05-20-2005, 09:59 PM

beautiful!

71RestoRod · 05-20-2005, 10:56 PM

Thanks again, guys.

Bob, basically everything on the front is repop: inner & outer grill, bumper, parking lights, emblem, headlight bezels... The headlights are H4s.

Edit: Thought I'd add that I really had no issues with the repop parts fit & finish. It all went on easily. I had to rig a c-clamp with a short socket to get the little plastic inner grill holders into place.

The only minor issue I ran into had to do with the passenger side front fender which is a Goodmark. It's a good quality fender and fits perfectly, but there is one minor detail behind the headlight bezel... no room for the upper left headlight bezel screw. Had to drill a hole for clearance.

slamd58 · 05-21-2005, 12:01 AM

Wow that is a bueatiful Paint Job!

Jimmy72custom · 05-21-2005, 11:48 AM

She is definitely smiling, and I bet you are to.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-22-2005, 10:24 PM

Damn that is sweet cannot wait to see it outside.....

bill4rest · 05-25-2005, 10:49 PM

I hate you......

J/K

05-19-2005, 12:40 AM	#1
71RestoRod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 492	Ceremonial hanging of the grill… Well, I finally hung the front sheet metal on the Blazer this weekend. Hood, fenders, grill and bumper. It’s been a long time since it’s looked like a truck. Take a look at the last picture and tell me she’s not smiling…! Attached Images __________________ 71 Blazer / GMPP ZZ383 / MPFI / 700R4 / 4-Wheel Disk / Ground-up frame off almost completed resto-mod Last edited by 71RestoRod; 05-19-2005 at 12:41 AM.

05-19-2005, 02:02 AM	#2
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	WOW!!! __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html Last edited by HatGuy; 05-19-2005 at 02:02 AM.

05-19-2005, 02:10 AM	#3
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Beautiful __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB.

05-19-2005, 03:36 AM	#5
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	That's somethin boy! Excellant work! __________________ 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

05-19-2005, 03:53 AM	#6
4bynut Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Morrison, IL Posts: 793	Look's great!! Any pics of it outside in the daylight. That looks like a really nice blue. Jason __________________ 2007 Chevy 2500HD crew cab, 4x4, duramax w/Allison trans. 2001 Chevy ZR2 Ext. cab 4x4 (DD) 1967 Chevy SWB 4x4, BBC, Th400, NP205, 6" lift, and 35's (In Process) 1970 Chevy Blazer 4x4, BBC, TH400, NP241, 6" lift, and 38.5 boggers in front, 44 boggers on the rear ( mud racer project)

05-19-2005, 02:10 AM	#4
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05-19-2005, 09:11 AM	#7
MikeS Active Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 197	That looks incredible! I'm seriously jealous.

05-19-2005, 09:33 AM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Very awesome __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-19-2005, 10:07 AM	#9
blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	a star is born...........reborn __________________ '72 K5 CST 350/350 Daily Driver '69 GMC3500 Camper Special CST Flatbed 396/400 Upgraded to show truck '69 GMC 2500 L6292, 3spd beater

05-19-2005, 11:05 AM	#10
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	That is a beautiful truck __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

05-19-2005, 12:35 PM	#11
DruBlazer Got Blazer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Newcastle, California Posts: 76	Very nice. I'm with 4bynut... let's see some pics from outside. I like the color. Nice work!

05-19-2005, 12:50 PM	#12
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	nice color that looks like the same blue I used on my Jimmy Last edited by Gary 70 Jimmy; 10-24-2008 at 08:57 AM.

05-19-2005, 02:39 PM	#13
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05-20-2005, 01:43 AM	#14
71RestoRod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 492	Thanks everyone for the thumbs up. The truck was originally ochre, so this was a radical departure. (The ironic thing is that I have since grown to like the ochre...) The paint now is PPG 508 Dark Blue Metallic bc/cc. It really is a beautiful color but it's hard to capture in a picture. No outdoor pics to speak of yet, but very soon. MikeS: It's cool that you're from / know this area. As soon as I get it on the road, I really want to cruse to the top of Mt. Evans (14,000+ ft) and test the EFI. While I'm there I'll snap some serious outdoor pics & share w/ everyone. Resto __________________ 71 Blazer / GMPP ZZ383 / MPFI / 700R4 / 4-Wheel Disk / Ground-up frame off almost completed resto-mod

05-20-2005, 10:45 AM	#15
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Ochre!! Yep, you better get back the paint shop!! Very nice ride. GM or aftermarket inner and outer grill? Attached Images __________________ Bob



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05-20-2005, 08:50 PM	#16
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Ochre I kinda like the color ochre also. Your blazer looks great. I bought my blazer in Gunnison, Co. back in Oct of 2001. Drove it back to NC. I can't wait to see more pictures of your blazer. B.B. Last edited by Big Block; 05-20-2005 at 08:51 PM.

05-20-2005, 09:59 PM	#17
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 724	beautiful! __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

05-20-2005, 10:56 PM	#18
71RestoRod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 492	Thanks again, guys. Bob, basically everything on the front is repop: inner & outer grill, bumper, parking lights, emblem, headlight bezels... The headlights are H4s. Edit: Thought I'd add that I really had no issues with the repop parts fit & finish. It all went on easily. I had to rig a c-clamp with a short socket to get the little plastic inner grill holders into place. The only minor issue I ran into had to do with the passenger side front fender which is a Goodmark. It's a good quality fender and fits perfectly, but there is one minor detail behind the headlight bezel... no room for the upper left headlight bezel screw. Had to drill a hole for clearance. __________________ 71 Blazer / GMPP ZZ383 / MPFI / 700R4 / 4-Wheel Disk / Ground-up frame off almost completed resto-mod Last edited by 71RestoRod; 05-20-2005 at 11:01 PM.

05-21-2005, 12:01 AM	#19
slamd58 <- Determination Pays Off Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 77	Nice Blazer Wow that is a bueatiful Paint Job! __________________ 1958 Chevy Pickup 350/350, PS, PB, Tilt, A/C, 4 wheels Discs, 17" Wheels. Full Leather Interior - SOLD 1972 CST Blazer 454/400, A/C, 4" lift, 35's, Double wall top

05-21-2005, 11:48 AM	#20
Jimmy72custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 261	She is definitely smiling, and I bet you are to.

05-22-2005, 10:24 PM	#21
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Damn that is sweet cannot wait to see it outside..... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-25-2005, 10:49 PM	#22
bill4rest Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Vista Ca. (So Cal) Posts: 46	I hate you...... J/K __________________ Bill F.

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