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orangeuavol · 07-20-2005, 08:55 PM

Finished wet sanding and buffing tonight, she's slick as glass. It was fun watching the bugs try to land on it and sliding right off

orangeuavol · 07-20-2005, 08:56 PM

more

orangeuavol · 07-20-2005, 08:58 PM

last ones. The next pictures I post will be of everything finished but the top.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-20-2005, 09:16 PM

SIMPLY WICKED, WHEN YOU GOING TO PAINT MINE

orangeuavol · 07-20-2005, 09:27 PM

The final paint is the one thing I didn't do (this time). 1) I didn't have the proper place to do it and 2) I wanted it to come out right the first time. I do however plan on painting my next project. One of our friends who was a brick mason by trade sprayed it and did the final cutting and buffing.

vtblazer · 07-20-2005, 09:27 PM

Enjoy the final assembly time with the blazer, then go out and enjoy all the thumbs up's and waves you'll be getting while driving it!

Really nice job.

orangeuavol · 07-20-2005, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Enjoy the final assembly time with the blazer, then go out and enjoy all the thumbs up's and waves you'll be getting while driving it!

Really nice job.

Thanks. You're going to have to bring your blazer down to Pigeonforge next May!

NuBomb · 07-20-2005, 10:19 PM

Looks great. Maybe I'll get mine done by next May. If Luv gets GQ done and Vt comes down there's 4 Blazers at Pigeon Forge. We got a meet started. Again looks great and congratulations.

orangeuavol · 07-20-2005, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NuBomb

Looks great. Maybe I'll get mine done by next May. If Luv gets GQ done and Vt comes down there's 4 Blazers at Pigeon Forge. We got a meet started. Again looks great and congratulations.

NuBomb & LUV, git-r-dun! VT (and everyone else with a blazer), start making plans to get down here next May. That show difinitely needs a bigger Blazer presence.

Its only taken a year and 5 months to get this far, the payoff is near (although my accountant keeps telling me I'm in the red

).

**Yukon Jack** · 07-20-2005, 10:57 PM

Just looking better and better!!!!!

Steve N 69 69 69 · 07-21-2005, 12:12 AM

I really like the 2 tone. looks really cool.
I just spent 2 days (trying) to line up a new fender, on a straight truck, so I'm really apreciating your body lines right now. I think I'll have to go sweade black to hide my *****en body work, after I weld up all the holes from the scrapped CST trim.
Cant wait to see it finished.
p.s. how do you get the K5 Blazer emblems back on the fenders after its all pretty and painted, you gotta loosen 'em back up again

damnit, I just got it straight ( with some blocks,and pry bars, and ovaled out holes

Later, have fun with the rest of the final build.
Steve N

HatGuy · 07-21-2005, 01:18 AM

Alexis · 07-21-2005, 02:16 AM

Lucky!

vtblazer · 07-21-2005, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangeuavol

NuBomb & LUV, git-r-dun! VT (and everyone else with a blazer), start making plans to get down here next May. That show difinitely needs a bigger Blazer presence.

PM me some details, it's only one thousand miles away.

Dates, places available to stay, family stuff to do...that kinda stuff.
Or via e-mail, it's in my profile, Thanks.

We'll know were close when we see the 'orange' glow.

A few 72's · 07-21-2005, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

PM me some details, it's only one thousand miles away.

Dates, places available to stay, family stuff to do...that kinda stuff.
Or via e-mail, it's in my profile, Thanks.

We'll know were close when we see the 'orange' glow.

Here's a link to details for the last show. Show was the first weekend of May but was moved to the 2nd weekend this year, so not sure if it will stay the same or change...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=133101

orangeuavol · 07-21-2005, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexis

Lucky!

We need more pics of Britney (topless of course

)!

orangeuavol · 07-21-2005, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

PM me some details, it's only one thousand miles away.

Dates, places available to stay, family stuff to do...that kinda stuff.
Or via e-mail, it's in my profile, Thanks.

We'll know were close when we see the 'orange' glow.

The orange glow is tempered with some white. This is Big Orange Country you know.

All kinds of stuff to do. Come down through WV and go rafting down the New River Gorge, stop at Bristol Motor Speedway, three very large TVA lakes close by (Douglas Lake is a hop skip and a jump from Pigeonforge and is the biggest), your wife could shop for a week at all the outlets, tons of attractions for the kids, Dollywood them park and Dollywood Splash country water park in pigeon forge, visit Neyland Stadium and sing Rockytop,...........................

red71cheyenne · 07-21-2005, 08:12 PM

Man, that is beautiful! I just love the look of those two tones. Keep it up you are inspiring those of us that aren't done yet! Jeff.

jhow66 · 07-22-2005, 03:01 PM

"p.s. how do you get the K5 Blazer emblems back on the fenders after its all pretty and painted, you gotta loosen 'em back up again " (steve n 69 69 69)

Nope-here is how to do it:
1--go to NAPA and buy BALKAMP PART# 665-1457--Barrel-type speed nut-3/16 stud size for 7/32 hole (photo of part below).
2--insert one in each emblem hole.
3--before inserting emblem add a small washer to each stud (this will offset the emblem the thickness of the washer from touching the fender--no dirt build-up behind it).
4--We will also be using some of these on our trim in the blind holes.

vtblazer · 07-25-2005, 08:10 PM

What's the latest?

More pics please.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-25-2005, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

What's the latest?

More pics please.

jhow66 · 07-25-2005, 11:08 PM

New mirrors,door handles, marker lights installed. Inside of doors finished. Lower trim on one side finished-one piece of upper. Tail lights and backup lights in. He checked on seats today-about 1/2 done. Tailgate trim ready to go on-rear bumper next. I will try to get him to take a photo when one side is finished
jhow66 (orangeuavol's dad)

**Yukon Jack** · 07-26-2005, 10:28 AM

Thanks for the tip on the emblems jhow66! That will be a big help to me since my fenders and inner fenders are installed on my 69.

orangeuavol · 07-26-2005, 08:38 PM

slow but sure

orangeuavol · 07-26-2005, 08:39 PM

few more

07-20-2005, 08:55 PM	#1
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 725	She's back home and ready for final assembly! Finished wet sanding and buffing tonight, she's slick as glass. It was fun watching the bugs try to land on it and sliding right off Attached Images __________________ 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. Last edited by orangeuavol; 07-20-2005 at 08:55 PM.

07-20-2005, 08:56 PM	#2
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 725	more Attached Images __________________ 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.

07-20-2005, 08:58 PM	#3
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 725	last ones. The next pictures I post will be of everything finished but the top. Attached Images __________________ 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.

07-20-2005, 09:16 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	SIMPLY WICKED, WHEN YOU GOING TO PAINT MINE __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-20-2005, 09:27 PM	#5
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 725	The final paint is the one thing I didn't do (this time). 1) I didn't have the proper place to do it and 2) I wanted it to come out right the first time. I do however plan on painting my next project. One of our friends who was a brick mason by trade sprayed it and did the final cutting and buffing. __________________ 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.

07-20-2005, 09:27 PM	#6
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Enjoy the final assembly time with the blazer, then go out and enjoy all the thumbs up's and waves you'll be getting while driving it! Really nice job.

07-20-2005, 10:19 PM	#8
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Looks great. Maybe I'll get mine done by next May. If Luv gets GQ done and Vt comes down there's 4 Blazers at Pigeon Forge. We got a meet started. Again looks great and congratulations. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

07-20-2005, 10:57 PM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Just looking better and better!!!!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-21-2005, 12:12 AM	#11
Steve N 69 69 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pasadena Area, Ca. Posts: 33	wow I really like the 2 tone. looks really cool. I just spent 2 days (trying) to line up a new fender, on a straight truck, so I'm really apreciating your body lines right now. I think I'll have to go sweade black to hide my *****en body work, after I weld up all the holes from the scrapped CST trim. Cant wait to see it finished. p.s. how do you get the K5 Blazer emblems back on the fenders after its all pretty and painted, you gotta loosen 'em back up again damnit, I just got it straight ( with some blocks,and pry bars, and ovaled out holes Later, have fun with the rest of the final build. Steve N

07-21-2005, 01:18 AM	#12
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	__________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html

07-21-2005, 02:16 AM	#13
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	Lucky!

07-21-2005, 08:12 PM	#18
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Man, that is beautiful! I just love the look of those two tones. Keep it up you are inspiring those of us that aren't done yet! 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

07-22-2005, 03:01 PM	#19
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	"p.s. how do you get the K5 Blazer emblems back on the fenders after its all pretty and painted, you gotta loosen 'em back up again " (steve n 69 69 69) Nope-here is how to do it: 1--go to NAPA and buy BALKAMP PART# 665-1457--Barrel-type speed nut-3/16 stud size for 7/32 hole (photo of part below). 2--insert one in each emblem hole. 3--before inserting emblem add a small washer to each stud (this will offset the emblem the thickness of the washer from touching the fender--no dirt build-up behind it). 4--We will also be using some of these on our trim in the blind holes. Attached Images __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer Last edited by jhow66; 07-22-2005 at 03:07 PM.

07-25-2005, 08:10 PM	#20
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	What's the latest? More pics please.

07-25-2005, 11:08 PM	#22
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	New mirrors,door handles, marker lights installed. Inside of doors finished. Lower trim on one side finished-one piece of upper. Tail lights and backup lights in. He checked on seats today-about 1/2 done. Tailgate trim ready to go on-rear bumper next. I will try to get him to take a photo when one side is finished jhow66 (orangeuavol's dad) __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer



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07-26-2005, 10:28 AM	#23
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Thanks for the tip on the emblems jhow66! That will be a big help to me since my fenders and inner fenders are installed on my 69. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-26-2005, 08:38 PM	#24
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 725	couldn't wait, a few teaser pics slow but sure Attached Images __________________ 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.

07-26-2005, 08:39 PM	#25
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 725	few more Attached Images __________________ 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. Last edited by orangeuavol; 07-26-2005 at 08:40 PM.

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