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budster · 06-20-2009, 02:43 PM

Hi guys. I have been glued to this site for a few weeks now and am lovin it!!

I bought my stepdads 72 a few weeks ago and first thing I did was pull top, back seat, floor covering and took a wire brush to right rear corner, theres was rust and a few holes, half dime size maybe and I was OMG.

I started looking online and saw some of the stuff you guys tore in to and got all giddy from my pristine rig...

Anyways this fall I am pulling motor to change out cracked bell housing, after driving a while starter heats up and is slow to start.

My stepdad got it from his dad who special ordered it from factory so I dont want to get too crazy with it but am really tempted to strip it down to frame and coat everything and maybe a 4" lift, almost got my fat a$$ stuck when I wheeled under there on a creeper last night.

Motor is a 350, bored to 355, part '72 and part '78, block and cam are 78 and possibly a few other pieces to make the marriage work. Has factory posi front and rear, A/C, 2 extra 15 gal. tanks, and will need to look at paperwork again my camera doesnt take a good pic of it.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated, not looking to do anything extreme on this rig, going to do that on next one this mostly R&R with a lil cleaning in between. Thanks guys.

budster · 06-20-2009, 02:46 PM

2 more pics

budster · 06-20-2009, 02:48 PM

2nd attempt at 2 more pics

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 06-20-2009, 05:26 PM

Welcome to the board that is a nice looking blazer looks like the bumper was made for a wench.

budster · 06-20-2009, 07:35 PM

thanks and yeah I have the winch pulled, motor needs rebuilt and water got inside case, wasnt milky yet but there were some water puddles when I drained oil.

Winch has been used twice...well 1 1/2 times second time the motor fried from what I hear.

JayDubBlazer · 06-21-2009, 12:31 AM

Cool blazer, looks like you had some interesting dealer options

Blazer1970 · 06-21-2009, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JayDubBlazer

Cool blazer, looks like you had some interesting dealer options

Yeah, I have never seen aux. fuel tanks like that. That is a nice clean rig. If it was me I would have those running boards (and the bug guard and funky antennas) off there before I took it out of the driveway.

budster · 06-21-2009, 12:58 PM

You dont like the ol whips? But yeah after takin em off to roll on bedliner then puttin them back on I figured I'd pull em when I was set up to patch holes.

RUnning boards are gonna go too, those were off a van the ol man cut down to fit, they have served long and well but time to retire.

Bug shield might just get set aside, when its time to drive it in winter the sand/gravel mix they use on the roads here tend to pepper the hell out of the nose.

budster · 06-21-2009, 10:12 PM

Well I was gonna wait till fall to dig in but that aint gonna work...

I think I'll start tomorrow instead. I figured I would drive it through summer but I live at work... real different than working from home btw. Since I only get 8 hours a day 3 days a week off I figure wth wait? I can expect to get 3-5 hours a day in on it anyway and use the 8 hours straight for bustamove time.

One major issue I had was garage space, after extensive measuring I figure its doable, tub goes on a dolly in corner and frame goes on 4 so I can roll it around to get room. gonna be tight but wth.

Started with running boards and whips, looks much better already.

Oh yeah went out to see the old fart for fathers day and pumped him for info on the blazer, those saddle tanks are NOT factory installs, factory aux. tanks went underneath, I hate when I get facts mixed up.

teamradrz1 · 06-22-2009, 12:23 AM

Ur close to Portland u need to bring that down to one of the cruis-ins. My Bro lives in Morton too he has my old 77 Blazer (war wagon) Glad to see another Blazer getting the proper treatment.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-22-2009, 10:58 AM

Good call on removing the running boards - looks real good!

bouncytruck · 06-22-2009, 11:23 AM

Nice looking truck, especially with the running boards pulled.

There is a meet at the XXX Root Beer Drive-in in Issaquah July 5. I believe there are a couple board members coming from the south, although they may be coming up I-5 rather than the back roads through Morton. Hope you can make it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346492

budster · 06-22-2009, 03:10 PM

I saw that xxx meet mentioned and clicked link. I am headin to the philippines for 2 weeks on the 6th and dont think I can swing getting everything ready for me being gone in time for that, someone post picks please.

I used to live about 1 1/2 miles from xxx rootbeer but never made it to a meet, did get irritated with the traffic a few times though, have fun guys.

bouncytruck · 06-22-2009, 03:55 PM

They'll be other meets.

Where in the Philippines?

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-22-2009, 03:55 PM

Nice looking rig, as mentioned with lots of options, very

budster · 06-22-2009, 04:04 PM

San Pedro, Laguna. Going to stay 2 nights in Manila to adjust to time change and get reacquainted with wifey, she's been there 8 months taking care of her mother. Going to spend some time with the in-laws then find a beach somewhere to sprawl on for a while. Hundred islands is nice but too far so I'm thinking of going to Subic and seeing the memorial, and of course the beaches.

budster · 06-23-2009, 05:56 PM

Got started, goin pretty slow since it's my first time. I really wanted to get a little farther along today but had to get some stuff outta garage and went and picked up an engine stand so maybe thursday will be a little more productive.

72gmcshorty · 06-23-2009, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary 70 Jimmy

Welcome to the board that is a nice looking blazer looks like the bumper was made for a wench.

That's for when the wife won't be quiet.... tie the WENCH to the bumper

budster · 06-24-2009, 06:31 PM

Well bro in law was 7 1/2 hours late to help me get hood off

I am starting to pull fenders so i can get in close to work at the brake stuff, it's hella rusty, and there looks to be 2 bolts at the bottom rear of fenders. Any tips on how to get in there and get em out?

I appreciate any tips, thanks in advance.

budster · 06-24-2009, 08:56 PM

I found the lil bugger hiding on the inside. I try not to use the creeper too much anymore it has a missing wheel and does wierd things, ran my damn finger over yesterday, show of hands from anyone else thats ran themselves over with a creeper...

budster · 06-25-2009, 01:37 AM

Well once I got my head outta my posterior

things went a lil faster tonight.

I'll have a full 6 hours to bust on it tomorrow. Hopefully I wont have any major jackass moments

budster · 06-26-2009, 07:37 PM

Anyone give me an idea on whats the best way to get the spot welds busted loose to get dash out? It is welded all along the bottom of the windshield trough. Thanks for any/all replies.

I woulda posted a pic but my camera is out on a field trip.

budster · 06-26-2009, 11:31 PM

OK got camera back. I would like to know what the best way to get these 2 pieces seperated. Unless I'm out in left field without a paddle this is the only thing keeping my dash from hitting the floor.

budster · 07-05-2009, 09:24 PM

A lil progress in the last few days. Headin out for 2 weeks to rest up and when I get home hopefully I can get things rollin a little more efficiently.

I tend to start something then get interrupted and by time I get back to the garage I get sidetracked with something totally different than what I was workin on :waah

budster · 09-05-2009, 08:22 PM

OK I got my motivation back!! Can anyone tell me how much the tub weighs?
I'm doing this build in a 1 car garage, isnt the best but it's what I have. I was laying in bed the other night thinking about wth I was going to do when I pulled the tub off when I had an idea. I was thinking if I got 4 sturdy saw horses and 4 8' 4x4s and lifted the tub up and went crossways with the 4x4s sittin on top of the sawhorses that would give me room to roll the frame in and out to do what I need to do. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

06-20-2009, 02:43 PM	#1
budster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morton, WA Posts: 51	My tame project Hi guys. I have been glued to this site for a few weeks now and am lovin it!! I bought my stepdads 72 a few weeks ago and first thing I did was pull top, back seat, floor covering and took a wire brush to right rear corner, theres was rust and a few holes, half dime size maybe and I was OMG. I started looking online and saw some of the stuff you guys tore in to and got all giddy from my pristine rig... Anyways this fall I am pulling motor to change out cracked bell housing, after driving a while starter heats up and is slow to start. My stepdad got it from his dad who special ordered it from factory so I dont want to get too crazy with it but am really tempted to strip it down to frame and coat everything and maybe a 4" lift, almost got my fat a$$ stuck when I wheeled under there on a creeper last night. Motor is a 350, bored to 355, part '72 and part '78, block and cam are 78 and possibly a few other pieces to make the marriage work. Has factory posi front and rear, A/C, 2 extra 15 gal. tanks, and will need to look at paperwork again my camera doesnt take a good pic of it. Any suggestions would be much appreciated, not looking to do anything extreme on this rig, going to do that on next one this mostly R&R with a lil cleaning in between. Thanks guys. Attached Images

06-20-2009, 02:46 PM	#2
budster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morton, WA Posts: 51	Re: My tame project 2 more pics Last edited by budster; 06-20-2009 at 02:47 PM.

06-20-2009, 02:48 PM	#3
budster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morton, WA Posts: 51	Re: My tame project 2nd attempt at 2 more pics Attached Images

06-20-2009, 05:26 PM	#4
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: My tame project Welcome to the board that is a nice looking blazer looks like the bumper was made for a wench. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

06-20-2009, 07:35 PM	#5
budster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morton, WA Posts: 51	Re: My tame project thanks and yeah I have the winch pulled, motor needs rebuilt and water got inside case, wasnt milky yet but there were some water puddles when I drained oil. Winch has been used twice...well 1 1/2 times second time the motor fried from what I hear. Attached Images

06-21-2009, 12:31 AM	#6
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Re: My tame project Cool blazer, looks like you had some interesting dealer options __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

06-21-2009, 12:58 PM	#8
budster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morton, WA Posts: 51	Re: My tame project You dont like the ol whips? But yeah after takin em off to roll on bedliner then puttin them back on I figured I'd pull em when I was set up to patch holes. RUnning boards are gonna go too, those were off a van the ol man cut down to fit, they have served long and well but time to retire. Bug shield might just get set aside, when its time to drive it in winter the sand/gravel mix they use on the roads here tend to pepper the hell out of the nose.

06-21-2009, 10:12 PM	#9
budster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morton, WA Posts: 51	Re: My tame project Well I was gonna wait till fall to dig in but that aint gonna work... I think I'll start tomorrow instead. I figured I would drive it through summer but I live at work... real different than working from home btw. Since I only get 8 hours a day 3 days a week off I figure wth wait? I can expect to get 3-5 hours a day in on it anyway and use the 8 hours straight for bustamove time. One major issue I had was garage space, after extensive measuring I figure its doable, tub goes on a dolly in corner and frame goes on 4 so I can roll it around to get room. gonna be tight but wth. Started with running boards and whips, looks much better already. Oh yeah went out to see the old fart for fathers day and pumped him for info on the blazer, those saddle tanks are NOT factory installs, factory aux. tanks went underneath, I hate when I get facts mixed up. Attached Images Last edited by budster; 06-21-2009 at 10:13 PM. Reason: Herm hit wrong pic. was supposed to be left side instead of antique winch

06-22-2009, 12:23 AM	#10
teamradrz1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham, OR 97080 Posts: 499	Re: My tame project Ur close to Portland u need to bring that down to one of the cruis-ins. My Bro lives in Morton too he has my old 77 Blazer (war wagon) Glad to see another Blazer getting the proper treatment. __________________ 1971 Chevy Blazer CST 4X4 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS 2007 Avalanche 4X4

06-22-2009, 10:58 AM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: My tame project Good call on removing the running boards - looks real good! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-22-2009, 11:23 AM	#12
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: My tame project Nice looking truck, especially with the running boards pulled. There is a meet at the XXX Root Beer Drive-in in Issaquah July 5. I believe there are a couple board members coming from the south, although they may be coming up I-5 rather than the back roads through Morton. Hope you can make it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346492 __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-22-2009, 03:10 PM	#13
budster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morton, WA Posts: 51	Re: My tame project I saw that xxx meet mentioned and clicked link. I am headin to the philippines for 2 weeks on the 6th and dont think I can swing getting everything ready for me being gone in time for that, someone post picks please. I used to live about 1 1/2 miles from xxx rootbeer but never made it to a meet, did get irritated with the traffic a few times though, have fun guys.

06-22-2009, 03:55 PM	#14
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: My tame project They'll be other meets. Where in the Philippines? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-22-2009, 03:55 PM	#15
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: My tame project Nice looking rig, as mentioned with lots of options, very __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-22-2009, 04:04 PM	#16
budster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morton, WA Posts: 51	Re: My tame project San Pedro, Laguna. Going to stay 2 nights in Manila to adjust to time change and get reacquainted with wifey, she's been there 8 months taking care of her mother. Going to spend some time with the in-laws then find a beach somewhere to sprawl on for a while. Hundred islands is nice but too far so I'm thinking of going to Subic and seeing the memorial, and of course the beaches.



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06-23-2009, 05:56 PM	#17
budster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morton, WA Posts: 51	Re: My tame project Got started, goin pretty slow since it's my first time. I really wanted to get a little farther along today but had to get some stuff outta garage and went and picked up an engine stand so maybe thursday will be a little more productive. Attached Images

06-24-2009, 06:31 PM	#19
budster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morton, WA Posts: 51	Re: My tame project Well bro in law was 7 1/2 hours late to help me get hood off I am starting to pull fenders so i can get in close to work at the brake stuff, it's hella rusty, and there looks to be 2 bolts at the bottom rear of fenders. Any tips on how to get in there and get em out? I appreciate any tips, thanks in advance.

06-24-2009, 08:56 PM	#20
budster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morton, WA Posts: 51	Re: My tame project I found the lil bugger hiding on the inside. I try not to use the creeper too much anymore it has a missing wheel and does wierd things, ran my damn finger over yesterday, show of hands from anyone else thats ran themselves over with a creeper...

06-25-2009, 01:37 AM	#21
budster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morton, WA Posts: 51	Re: My tame project Well once I got my head outta my posterior things went a lil faster tonight. I'll have a full 6 hours to bust on it tomorrow. Hopefully I wont have any major jackass moments Attached Images Last edited by budster; 06-25-2009 at 01:38 AM. Reason: fat fingers

06-26-2009, 07:37 PM	#22
budster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morton, WA Posts: 51	Re: My tame project Anyone give me an idea on whats the best way to get the spot welds busted loose to get dash out? It is welded all along the bottom of the windshield trough. Thanks for any/all replies. I woulda posted a pic but my camera is out on a field trip.

06-26-2009, 11:31 PM	#23
budster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morton, WA Posts: 51	Re: My tame project OK got camera back. I would like to know what the best way to get these 2 pieces seperated. Unless I'm out in left field without a paddle this is the only thing keeping my dash from hitting the floor. Attached Images

07-05-2009, 09:24 PM	#24
budster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morton, WA Posts: 51	Re: My tame project A lil progress in the last few days. Headin out for 2 weeks to rest up and when I get home hopefully I can get things rollin a little more efficiently. I tend to start something then get interrupted and by time I get back to the garage I get sidetracked with something totally different than what I was workin on :waah Attached Images

09-05-2009, 08:22 PM	#25
budster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morton, WA Posts: 51	Re: My tame project OK I got my motivation back!! Can anyone tell me how much the tub weighs? I'm doing this build in a 1 car garage, isnt the best but it's what I have. I was laying in bed the other night thinking about wth I was going to do when I pulled the tub off when I had an idea. I was thinking if I got 4 sturdy saw horses and 4 8' 4x4s and lifted the tub up and went crossways with the 4x4s sittin on top of the sawhorses that would give me room to roll the frame in and out to do what I need to do. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

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