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Sacramento70 · 06-01-2009, 10:10 PM

Just got my 70 blazer about 6 months ago both my brother and dad have 72's and i have come to love these blazers, since i got it i have replaced front axle with one off of a 72 for the disc brakes, new body mounts, and new shocks, right now my rockers are under the knife....any tips for keeping the metal from rusting out again...here are some pics of it about 3 months ago

71jimmy · 06-01-2009, 11:05 PM

Welcome from Fair Oaks. Nice Blazer.

All you can do to try and keep your new rockers from rusting is paint them with a rust preventer and everything else you can get to while the rockers are off. That should give you another 39 years before you need to replace them again.

Post some pics of your Brother and Dad's 72's.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-01-2009, 11:11 PM

Great looking K5 - looks like a great one to start with.

RED72blazer · 06-01-2009, 11:13 PM

I recommend coating everything with Waxoyl http://www.roversnorth.com/waxoyl/. This is really popular with the British and I highly recommend it.

Sacramento70 · 06-01-2009, 11:19 PM

when io first got it the brakes were so bad and grinding all the way down the road and the motor smoked a bit but 1 can of powerfoam and it did the trick....it has definatley came along way in 6 months...ill keep you guys updated on some pics when i get to the shop tommorow

bouncytruck · 06-01-2009, 11:44 PM

Welcome to the board and to the blazer addiction.

BLUE THUNDER · 06-02-2009, 04:46 AM

Welcome from San Antonio. Nice Blazer. You are gonna have a lot of fun with your project, I know I have. Later, Mario.

vtblazer · 06-02-2009, 06:59 AM

Welcome to the board are your brother & dad members too?

It's good to see that's there's still decent unmolested blazers out there, nice start to a life long journey.

**bigdon-70blazer** · 06-02-2009, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sacramento70

Just got my 70 blazer about 6 months ago both my brother and dad have 72's and i have come to love these blazers, since i got it i have replaced front axle with one off of a 72 for the disc brakes, new body mounts, and new shocks, right now my rockers are under the knife....any tips for keeping the metal from rusting out again...here are some pics of it about 3 months ago

Since you are in California, it won't rust! Second, don't drive it outside. That is unrealistic. You could give it to me and I will take care of it for you, No? Good looking blazer and welcome! See you have a sandalwood colored steering wheel. Have fun!

**bigdon-70blazer** · 06-02-2009, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Sacramento70

Just got my 70 blazer about 6 months ago both my brother and dad have 72's and i have come to love these blazers, since i got it i have replaced front axle with one off of a 72 for the disc brakes, new body mounts, and new shocks, right now my rockers are under the knife....any tips for keeping the metal from rusting out again...here are some pics of it about 3 months ago

Utility buckets and no rear seat option! Great rig! And that does not look rusty at all!

Burt4x4 · 06-02-2009, 09:28 AM

Howdy From the Valley South of you

I used POR-15 for all my rust prevention needs

Nice K5

Big Block · 06-02-2009, 08:03 PM

Welcome from NC. Looks like a great Blazer. Keep us up to date on your improvements.

Sacramento70 · 06-02-2009, 09:43 PM

heres a new pic of the blazer after i put tires on and painted the bumper, i put new shocks on it and for the longest time couldn't figure out why it still rode like **** so i found out the shocks were too short, got new ones and it rides great but for some reason the truck sags in the left back corner any reasons why? could the leafs be wore out....

RED72blazer · 06-03-2009, 12:49 AM

or it got hit at some point? hopefully not. I've also seen a truck that was missing spring-eye bushings and was sagging.

nickp51chevy · 10-19-2009, 07:43 PM

Nice! I'm gonna get one some day.

06-01-2009, 10:10 PM	#1
Sacramento70 Blazer Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sacramento, ca Posts: 249	New to 67-72hevytrucks Just got my 70 blazer about 6 months ago both my brother and dad have 72's and i have come to love these blazers, since i got it i have replaced front axle with one off of a 72 for the disc brakes, new body mounts, and new shocks, right now my rockers are under the knife....any tips for keeping the metal from rusting out again...here are some pics of it about 3 months ago Attached Images

06-01-2009, 11:05 PM	#2
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: New to 67-72hevytrucks Welcome from Fair Oaks. Nice Blazer. All you can do to try and keep your new rockers from rusting is paint them with a rust preventer and everything else you can get to while the rockers are off. That should give you another 39 years before you need to replace them again. Post some pics of your Brother and Dad's 72's. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

06-01-2009, 11:11 PM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: New to 67-72hevytrucks Great looking K5 - looks like a great one to start with. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-01-2009, 11:13 PM	#4
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: New to 67-72hevytrucks I recommend coating everything with Waxoyl http://www.roversnorth.com/waxoyl/. This is really popular with the British and I highly recommend it. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

06-01-2009, 11:19 PM	#5
Sacramento70 Blazer Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sacramento, ca Posts: 249	Re: New to 67-72hevytrucks when io first got it the brakes were so bad and grinding all the way down the road and the motor smoked a bit but 1 can of powerfoam and it did the trick....it has definatley came along way in 6 months...ill keep you guys updated on some pics when i get to the shop tommorow

06-01-2009, 11:44 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: New to 67-72hevytrucks Welcome to the board and to the blazer addiction. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-02-2009, 04:46 AM	#7
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: New to 67-72hevytrucks Welcome from San Antonio. Nice Blazer. You are gonna have a lot of fun with your project, I know I have. Later, Mario.

06-02-2009, 06:59 AM	#8
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: New to 67-72hevytrucks Welcome to the board are your brother & dad members too? It's good to see that's there's still decent unmolested blazers out there, nice start to a life long journey.

06-02-2009, 09:28 AM	#11
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: New to 67-72hevytrucks Howdy From the Valley South of you I used POR-15 for all my rust prevention needs Nice K5 __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

06-02-2009, 08:03 PM	#12
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: New to 67-72hevytrucks Welcome from NC. Looks like a great Blazer. Keep us up to date on your improvements.

06-02-2009, 09:43 PM	#13
Sacramento70 Blazer Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sacramento, ca Posts: 249	Re: New to 67-72hevytrucks heres a new pic of the blazer after i put tires on and painted the bumper, i put new shocks on it and for the longest time couldn't figure out why it still rode like **** so i found out the shocks were too short, got new ones and it rides great but for some reason the truck sags in the left back corner any reasons why? could the leafs be wore out.... Attached Images

06-03-2009, 12:49 AM	#14
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: New to 67-72hevytrucks or it got hit at some point? hopefully not. I've also seen a truck that was missing spring-eye bushings and was sagging. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

10-19-2009, 07:43 PM	#15
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: New to 67-72hevytrucks Nice! I'm gonna get one some day. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350



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