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1972CST · 07-20-2008, 11:21 AM

This is the last progress I made before haveing a litte out-patient surgery. I have not done much since. A friend of mine told me about useing oven cleaner to clean a frame and boy was he right!!!! The paint is just Rustoleum semi-gloss black, I hope it holds up.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-20-2008, 11:24 AM

Nice D-ring type setup, Do you think the part tied to the frame is enough?

1972CST · 07-20-2008, 11:56 AM

I think so? My uncle had that put in right after he bought this blazer in74'. From what he tells me, the tube is the piston out of hydrolic cylinder(really thick walled) and the d-ring "hangers" were cut off of some kind of heavy equiptment. The tube is welded all the way around at both ends to the frame.

70gmcjimmy · 07-20-2008, 06:28 PM

Looks Good 1972CST! Some day I will get that far on mine! I also like using oven cleaner for various projects.

Just a note of caution for anyone that wants to try the oven cleaner. It eats many types of paint! It also can eat masking tape adhesive.

Later---DAC

Big Block · 07-20-2008, 06:40 PM

Your frame looks really good. Did you use any type primer on the frame before you painted it?

1972CST · 07-20-2008, 07:32 PM

No primer, from what I under stand Rustoleum is compatible over bare metal or primer? We shall see! Thats a nice blazer you have.

1972CST · 07-20-2008, 07:35 PM

70gmcjimmy, do you have a build thread? That is going to be a cool truck w/ 2001 goodies underneth.

70gmcjimmy · 07-21-2008, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972CST

70gmcjimmy, do you have a build thread? That is going to be a cool truck w/ 2001 goodies underneth.

Yeah that would be cool to update to 2001 stuff under my Jimmy, but its a little out of my budget. My Mom drove my 70 GMC from 1971 to 2001. Her age and a broken flexplate brought the truck to me mid 2001.

No, I don't have a build thread as my updates are rare. I recently purchased a good running '89 Suburban (cheap) that I am considering using the tbi 350 and drivetrain to get some mileage, got new body mounts installed and am fitting new carpet. I don't want to hack on Mom's Jimmy too much, but I do intend on it being able to be a daily driver, along with my other trucks.

Thanks for asking---DAC

1972CST · 07-21-2008, 09:47 PM

I gotcha...I guess I had a dumb blonde moment!

I thought 1971-2001 under rebuild was 71 on 01 frame

**truckster** · 07-25-2008, 12:53 AM

That is amazing! It looks like you had the frame blasted. Did you have to do a lot of scrubbing?

1972CST · 07-25-2008, 09:35 AM

no, just oven cleaner overnight and a 1500 psi washer the next day.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-25-2008, 12:12 PM

Looks pretty goood...

07-20-2008, 11:21 AM	#1
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Almost ready for a motor This is the last progress I made before haveing a litte out-patient surgery. I have not done much since. A friend of mine told me about useing oven cleaner to clean a frame and boy was he right!!!! The paint is just Rustoleum semi-gloss black, I hope it holds up. Attached Images

07-20-2008, 11:24 AM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Almost ready for a motor Nice D-ring type setup, Do you think the part tied to the frame is enough? __________________ 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 Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 07-20-2008 at 11:24 AM.

07-20-2008, 11:56 AM	#3
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Almost ready for a motor I think so? My uncle had that put in right after he bought this blazer in74'. From what he tells me, the tube is the piston out of hydrolic cylinder(really thick walled) and the d-ring "hangers" were cut off of some kind of heavy equiptment. The tube is welded all the way around at both ends to the frame.

07-20-2008, 06:28 PM	#4
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: Almost ready for a motor Looks Good 1972CST! Some day I will get that far on mine! I also like using oven cleaner for various projects. Just a note of caution for anyone that wants to try the oven cleaner. It eats many types of paint! It also can eat masking tape adhesive. 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!

07-20-2008, 06:40 PM	#5
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: Almost ready for a motor Your frame looks really good. Did you use any type primer on the frame before you painted it?

07-20-2008, 07:32 PM	#6
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Almost ready for a motor No primer, from what I under stand Rustoleum is compatible over bare metal or primer? We shall see! Thats a nice blazer you have.

07-20-2008, 07:35 PM	#7
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Almost ready for a motor 70gmcjimmy, do you have a build thread? That is going to be a cool truck w/ 2001 goodies underneth.

07-21-2008, 09:47 PM	#9
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Almost ready for a motor I gotcha...I guess I had a dumb blonde moment! I thought 1971-2001 under rebuild was 71 on 01 frame Last edited by 1972CST; 07-21-2008 at 09:48 PM.

07-25-2008, 12:53 AM	#10
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,875	Re: Almost ready for a motor That is amazing! It looks like you had the frame blasted. Did you have to do a lot of scrubbing?

07-25-2008, 09:35 AM	#11
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Almost ready for a motor no, just oven cleaner overnight and a 1500 psi washer the next day.

07-25-2008, 12:12 PM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: Almost ready for a motor Looks pretty goood... __________________ 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..



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