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DANTES JIMMY · 01-31-2008, 07:18 AM

Well Ive Been Bangin Out Some Hours And It Finally Feels Like It Is Paying Off Some Brake Work And Some Top Work Then Some Test Drive Bugs To Work Out And Im Gonna Call It.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-31-2008, 07:39 AM

Long Roof · 01-31-2008, 07:41 AM

Likin' what I see! Jimmy looks great.

ColoradoK5 · 01-31-2008, 07:42 AM

Nice Jimmy! What are you doing to the top?

DANTES JIMMY · 01-31-2008, 07:59 AM

The Top Is CurrentlyA Kinda Pearl White But I Want To See White On It
Before I Decide I Might Go Black It Also Has Some Cracks In Hatch
Cause The Hinges Are Bound So Instead Of Lubing Them The Po Just Started Slamming It And Cracked It In Two Spots So
1st Fix Hinges And Latches Then Fix Cracks Then Decide If I Want White Or Not No Biggie Probably Wont Even Be On It In The Summer At All

vtblazer · 01-31-2008, 08:11 AM

Now that's some white interior!

Looks great, what color carpet are you going to put in it?

70gmcjimmy · 01-31-2008, 08:18 AM

Very nice Jimmy! Congrats for being so close to the part that makes the work most worthwhile---the first drive around town!! Get outside pics for us. I'm jealous!

Later---DAC

jaros44sr · 01-31-2008, 08:35 AM

You do some really nice, shows in the end product. Orange and white looks cool. What's up with the extra grille in the rafters, looks clean. How long have you been working on it? Looks like a factory roll bar....J.

DANTES JIMMY · 01-31-2008, 08:47 AM

I Bought It In June Like This And Boxes
I Cant Decide If I Even Want Carpet For It Maybe Rubber Mat
I Do Lots Of Golf ,boating,and Remodeling On The Side So I Think I Might Do Rubber Floor
The Roll Bar Is Original The Grill On The Wall Is One Of The Nicer Ones I Have Found For When I Do The Chrome Front End And Bumpers Right Now It Is Not In My Financial Future New Chrome Is Salty!!!

jaros44sr · 01-31-2008, 09:08 AM

I agree on the rubber mat, are they available? Chrome gets real spendy, keep an eye on the classifieds or put it in your signature

72BlckButy · 01-31-2008, 10:47 AM

That thing is coming together nicely... it looks great!

Jtrux · 01-31-2008, 03:32 PM

You don't waste anytime do you?? Looks great, i've often thought about putting a GMC front end on my blazer.

Chevyman63 · 01-31-2008, 08:43 PM

Very nice!

**lks dcvn** · 01-31-2008, 11:03 PM

Looks good!

Now (when weather permits) - get out there and drive (enjoy) it!

**Yukon Jack** · 01-31-2008, 11:25 PM

That looks really great!

TonyJohnson · 02-01-2008, 01:04 AM

Looks great. For some reason the A/C box looks even bigger than normal... Probably just the lighter color.

Big J · 02-01-2008, 01:05 AM

Lookin' good! I can't wait to get mine one color, I'll even be happy with primer, lol. I've seen a nice complete rubber mat set in LMC, covers the front and rear. It even has some wheel tub covers. I'm sure that one of the vendors on here will have it too. I bet one of them would appreciate the purchase. Keep postin' the pics. We all dig pics.....

**bigdon-70blazer** · 02-01-2008, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DANTES JIMMY

I Bought It In June Like This And Boxes
I Cant Decide If I Even Want Carpet For It Maybe Rubber Mat
I Do Lots Of Golf ,boating,and Remodeling On The Side So I Think I Might Do Rubber Floor
The Roll Bar Is Original The Grill On The Wall Is One Of The Nicer Ones I Have Found For When I Do The Chrome Front End And Bumpers Right Now It Is Not In My Financial Future New Chrome Is Salty!!!

I like the old original rubber mat, wall to wall but I have been having trouble finding anyone who is reproducing it. I think you can get the front portion, just like trucks but the matching rear section is hard to come by. I just bought one from Classic Industries and it was NOT CORRECT even tho it said it was exactly correct and original, Now I am stuck with that. Anyone find this being made by somebody please let us know. There was a Blazer for sale on ebay last week in Washington state that was nicely restored and had beautiful rubber floor mats. The guy who listed it was selling the blazer for a dealership and did not Know anything about it. Please help!

Critter · 02-01-2008, 04:11 AM

Man thats a nice build you got going. I LOVE the color. It reminds me of the old Orange push-ups I had when I was a kid. DAMN I MISS THOSE THINGS! By the way, I am a fan of Rubber matts also, definintley put them in if you can find a set you like!

**jamie72** · 02-01-2008, 07:50 AM

sweet ride,from a fellow hoosier!!!

DANTES JIMMY · 02-01-2008, 10:29 AM

Thanx Jamie
I Have A Buddy Who Has A Place On Wolf Run Road
JUST UP FROM MANVILLE

DANTES JIMMY · 02-11-2008, 02:22 AM

Well They Are Never Done But It Is On The Road And I Love It
TRYING TO UPLOAD PICS BUT THERE ALL TO BIG
Hey What Does A Proportioning Valve Act Like When It Goes Bad
Is It Just An Orfice Or Is There Anything That Can Go Bad
My Brakes Are Still Jacked Up
New Master Cylinder And Calipers And Pads Bled Till No Air
And Fronts Wont Lock Up ]
Going To Redo Rears Probably This Weekend
Dont Have Much Left TO REPLACE ??

bigbadchev72 · 02-11-2008, 02:29 AM

How did you bleed the brakes? i Had the same problem with an 84 blazer i had, i bleed and bleed them till i had no air in the line, finally ended up building a pressure bleeder out of a garden sprayer and took the calipers off the rotor, then opened the bleeder and rotated the caliper around and got another air bubble out, worked like a champ after that. these are brand new calipers right?

**jamie72** · 02-11-2008, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DANTES JIMMY

Thanx Jamie
I Have A Buddy Who Has A Place On Wolf Run Road
JUST UP FROM MANVILLE

not too far from me,i got a buddy on that same road that has a 72 lwb 4x4 and a 72 2wd, you ever down this way give a hollar...keep the pics coming, that jimmy really looks nice..wtg...

DANTES JIMMY · 02-11-2008, 06:21 AM

Hey Guys Thanks For The Reply
They Are Brand New And I Just Bled Them

The Standard Old Pump Em Up Then Crack The Bleeder
I Need To Replace The Rears Just For Peace Of Mind
But Even Still I Should Be Able To Lock Up The Fronts With All The New
Right??

I Have Seen These Pressure Bleeders But For A Shadetree Mechanic
I Didnt Want To Spend The Money
But Im Sure I Could Borrow One From Somebody If That Is The Way To Go

01-31-2008, 07:18 AM	#1
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Closer Well Ive Been Bangin Out Some Hours And It Finally Feels Like It Is Paying Off Some Brake Work And Some Top Work Then Some Test Drive Bugs To Work Out And Im Gonna Call It. Attached Images

01-31-2008, 07:39 AM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Closer __________________ 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

01-31-2008, 07:41 AM	#3
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Closer Likin' what I see! Jimmy looks great. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

01-31-2008, 07:42 AM	#4
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: Closer Nice Jimmy! What are you doing to the top?

01-31-2008, 07:59 AM	#5
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: Closer The Top Is CurrentlyA Kinda Pearl White But I Want To See White On It Before I Decide I Might Go Black It Also Has Some Cracks In Hatch Cause The Hinges Are Bound So Instead Of Lubing Them The Po Just Started Slamming It And Cracked It In Two Spots So 1st Fix Hinges And Latches Then Fix Cracks Then Decide If I Want White Or Not No Biggie Probably Wont Even Be On It In The Summer At All Last edited by DANTES JIMMY; 01-31-2008 at 07:59 AM.

01-31-2008, 08:11 AM	#6
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Closer Now that's some white interior! Looks great, what color carpet are you going to put in it?

01-31-2008, 08:18 AM	#7
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: Closer Very nice Jimmy! Congrats for being so close to the part that makes the work most worthwhile---the first drive around town!! Get outside pics for us. I'm jealous! Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

01-31-2008, 08:35 AM	#8
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,456	Re: Closer You do some really nice, shows in the end product. Orange and white looks cool. What's up with the extra grille in the rafters, looks clean. How long have you been working on it? Looks like a factory roll bar....J. __________________ 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

01-31-2008, 08:47 AM	#9
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: Closer I Bought It In June Like This And Boxes I Cant Decide If I Even Want Carpet For It Maybe Rubber Mat I Do Lots Of Golf ,boating,and Remodeling On The Side So I Think I Might Do Rubber Floor The Roll Bar Is Original The Grill On The Wall Is One Of The Nicer Ones I Have Found For When I Do The Chrome Front End And Bumpers Right Now It Is Not In My Financial Future New Chrome Is Salty!!! Attached Images

01-31-2008, 09:08 AM	#10
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,456	Re: Closer I agree on the rubber mat, are they available? Chrome gets real spendy, keep an eye on the classifieds or put it in your signature __________________ 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; 01-31-2008 at 09:10 AM.

01-31-2008, 10:47 AM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Closer That thing is coming together nicely... it looks great! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-31-2008, 03:32 PM	#12
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Closer You don't waste anytime do you?? Looks great, i've often thought about putting a GMC front end on my blazer. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

01-31-2008, 08:43 PM	#13
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Closer Very nice! __________________ 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

01-31-2008, 11:03 PM	#14
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Closer Looks good! Now (when weather permits) - get out there and drive (enjoy) it!

01-31-2008, 11:25 PM	#15
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Closer That looks really great! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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02-01-2008, 01:04 AM	#16
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Closer Looks great. For some reason the A/C box looks even bigger than normal... Probably just the lighter color. __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

02-01-2008, 01:05 AM	#17
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: Closer Lookin' good! I can't wait to get mine one color, I'll even be happy with primer, lol. I've seen a nice complete rubber mat set in LMC, covers the front and rear. It even has some wheel tub covers. I'm sure that one of the vendors on here will have it too. I bet one of them would appreciate the purchase. Keep postin' the pics. We all dig pics..... __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

02-01-2008, 04:11 AM	#19
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Closer Man thats a nice build you got going. I LOVE the color. It reminds me of the old Orange push-ups I had when I was a kid. DAMN I MISS THOSE THINGS! By the way, I am a fan of Rubber matts also, definintley put them in if you can find a set you like! Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

02-01-2008, 07:50 AM	#20
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: Closer sweet ride,from a fellow hoosier!!! __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

02-01-2008, 10:29 AM	#21
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: Closer Thanx Jamie I Have A Buddy Who Has A Place On Wolf Run Road JUST UP FROM MANVILLE Last edited by DANTES JIMMY; 02-01-2008 at 10:30 AM.

02-11-2008, 02:22 AM	#22
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: Closer Well They Are Never Done But It Is On The Road And I Love It TRYING TO UPLOAD PICS BUT THERE ALL TO BIG Hey What Does A Proportioning Valve Act Like When It Goes Bad Is It Just An Orfice Or Is There Anything That Can Go Bad My Brakes Are Still Jacked Up New Master Cylinder And Calipers And Pads Bled Till No Air And Fronts Wont Lock Up ] Going To Redo Rears Probably This Weekend Dont Have Much Left TO REPLACE ?? Attached Images

02-11-2008, 02:29 AM	#23
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Closer How did you bleed the brakes? i Had the same problem with an 84 blazer i had, i bleed and bleed them till i had no air in the line, finally ended up building a pressure bleeder out of a garden sprayer and took the calipers off the rotor, then opened the bleeder and rotated the caliper around and got another air bubble out, worked like a champ after that. these are brand new calipers right? __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

02-11-2008, 06:21 AM	#25
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: Closer Hey Guys Thanks For The Reply They Are Brand New And I Just Bled Them The Standard Old Pump Em Up Then Crack The Bleeder I Need To Replace The Rears Just For Peace Of Mind But Even Still I Should Be Able To Lock Up The Fronts With All The New Right?? I Have Seen These Pressure Bleeders But For A Shadetree Mechanic I Didnt Want To Spend The Money But Im Sure I Could Borrow One From Somebody If That Is The Way To Go

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