Project: What the heck did I get into??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rochlow · 11-19-2009, 10:21 PM

So after becoming bored with this I started to look for something older that would meet the year requirements to get into NSRA and Goodguys show..

In my search I came across this Jimmy and worked a trade for my 97

After looking at it I find that it needs front floor boards only (Yeah, right) Once I got it home I found a ton of other issues that I wasn't comfortable with..

Rochlow · 11-19-2009, 10:32 PM

I find out that there is about 1/4 of bondo in the drivers side bed, the torsion boxes are gone, the bed floor has rotted through in several place...

What do I do now??? Throw an assload of money at it....(until my funds run out)...

So instead of fixing all the rotted panels, I came acrossed this rust free blazer tub that was about an hour and a half from my house. Some of you might recognize this tub????

Then started the tear down of the blue jimmy..

Rochlow · 11-19-2009, 10:40 PM

Using this site I contacted a couple of vendors and used the classified to buy what I needed... Like Tri-pro automotive, Suicide doors and of course the man! Porterbuilt!

I need to take a few more pictures of the parts I have and I'll update as I make more progress..

Big J · 11-19-2009, 10:47 PM

Glad you found a tub that nice. Sucks your having to do all that work though. How low you gonna go? Wheel/tire size? Keep it up, your half way there.

Rochlow · 11-19-2009, 10:57 PM

I am going to lay the front x-member on the ground. I have Suicide doors upper and lower tublar control arms. In the back I am only going just c-notch the frame and have a hot rod rake..

Wheels and tires are going to be 15". Once I scrape up enough change I would like to get a set of Ansen Sprints...

*1sik52* · 11-19-2009, 11:06 PM

Must be nice to find a rust free tub!!!!

Rochlow · 11-19-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1sik52

Must be nice to find a rust free tub!!!!

I got really lucky!!!! Only real rust was sections of both rockers, the guy I bought it from (board member) replaced the section of rust on the passenger side and was almost done the drivers side when I bought it...

Other than that there was only surface rust that we are going to sandblast this weekend..

**lolife99** · 11-19-2009, 11:37 PM

Subscribing to this cool build,...

AJs72K5 · 11-19-2009, 11:46 PM

Hmmmm..... found a nearly rust free tub in Vt, huh? I vaguely recall someone in Vt selling theirs recently.

**lks dcvn** · 11-20-2009, 12:53 AM

What are you going to do with the other tub?

**jaros44sr** · 11-20-2009, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

Hmmmm..... found a nearly rust free tub in Vt, huh? I vaguely recall someone in Vt selling theirs recently.

Yep, not a lotta rust free tubs in VT

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Originally Posted by lks dcvn

What are you going to do with the other tub?

The vultures smell dead meat, seems like we all think along the same lines

Oughta be an interesting thread, I'll watch

**Ron 586** · 11-20-2009, 02:15 AM

So that's where that tub got off to. You're going to have one nice Jimmy when you get through. I'll tag along.

Rochlow · 11-20-2009, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by lks dcvn

What are you going to do with the other tub?

I cut it half.. right before the bed threw the floor boards to get it outside. I'm willing to sell sections (I need to pay my subscription and put it in the classifieds) Hope this doesn't get my post closed.

litebulblsc · 11-20-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochlow

I cut it half.. right before the bed threw the floor boards to get it outside. I'm willing to sell sections (I need to pay my subscription and put it in the classifieds) Hope this doesn't get my post closed.

You did what?

72BlckButy · 11-20-2009, 09:35 AM

Fixing up to be a great build... nice work thus far!

NTR72GMC · 11-20-2009, 02:32 PM

Looking good can't wate to see more.

OARNGESI · 11-22-2009, 12:35 AM

Nice what happened to your origional rims you like the smaller sizes

CheyenneShop · 11-22-2009, 02:25 AM

subscribed

PHAT TONY · 11-22-2009, 02:31 AM

I'm watching this as well. I noticed rear leaf springs; was this a 4x4 in a previous life?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-22-2009, 11:05 AM

Welcome to the board looks like she is gonna be a nice one..

**Thealien** · 11-22-2009, 11:46 AM

This will be one to watch. I see lots of familiar names circling. I hope I'm not to late

Rochlow · 11-22-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Nice what happened to your origional rims you like the smaller sizes

I sold them as they were 5x4/3 bolt pattern using adapters. Wasn't a big fan of the adapters. I'm going run the corvette rallys til I can afford (and find) a set of Ansen Sprint or E.T. III's

Rochlow · 11-22-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

I'm watching this as well. I noticed rear leaf springs; was this a 4x4 in a previous life?

Sure was, from what I was told. Also, told that the front x-member came out of an 84..

Rochlow · 12-01-2009, 11:40 PM

Well, not much to look at, but there's alot of hole filling and blocksanding going on...

Rochlow · 12-01-2009, 11:42 PM

and paint... MMMMWWWWWAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

11-19-2009, 10:21 PM	#1
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Project: What the heck did I get into??? So after becoming bored with this I started to look for something older that would meet the year requirements to get into NSRA and Goodguys show.. In my search I came across this Jimmy and worked a trade for my 97 After looking at it I find that it needs front floor boards only (Yeah, right) Once I got it home I found a ton of other issues that I wasn't comfortable with.. Last edited by Rochlow; 11-19-2009 at 10:23 PM.

11-19-2009, 10:32 PM	#2
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: What the hell did I get into??? I find out that there is about 1/4 of bondo in the drivers side bed, the torsion boxes are gone, the bed floor has rotted through in several place... What do I do now??? Throw an assload of money at it....(until my funds run out)... So instead of fixing all the rotted panels, I came acrossed this rust free blazer tub that was about an hour and a half from my house. Some of you might recognize this tub???? Then started the tear down of the blue jimmy..

11-19-2009, 10:40 PM	#3
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: What the hell did I get into??? Using this site I contacted a couple of vendors and used the classified to buy what I needed... Like Tri-pro automotive, Suicide doors and of course the man! Porterbuilt! I need to take a few more pictures of the parts I have and I'll update as I make more progress.. Last edited by Rochlow; 11-19-2009 at 11:15 PM.

11-19-2009, 10:47 PM	#4
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Project: What the hell did I get into??? Glad you found a tub that nice. Sucks your having to do all that work though. How low you gonna go? Wheel/tire size? Keep it up, your half way there. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

11-19-2009, 10:57 PM	#5
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: What the hell did I get into??? I am going to lay the front x-member on the ground. I have Suicide doors upper and lower tublar control arms. In the back I am only going just c-notch the frame and have a hot rod rake.. Wheels and tires are going to be 15". Once I scrape up enough change I would like to get a set of Ansen Sprints...

11-19-2009, 11:06 PM	#6
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11-20-2009, 12:53 AM	#10
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11-20-2009, 02:15 AM	#12
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11-20-2009, 09:35 AM	#15
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11-22-2009, 12:35 AM	#17
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11-22-2009, 02:31 AM	#19
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11-22-2009, 11:05 AM	#20
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Project: What the hell did I get into??? Welcome to the board looks like she is gonna be a nice one.. __________________ 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..

11-22-2009, 11:46 AM	#21
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12-01-2009, 11:40 PM	#24
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: What the hell did I get into??? Well, not much to look at, but there's alot of hole filling and blocksanding going on...

12-01-2009, 11:42 PM	#25
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: What the hell did I get into??? and paint... MMMMWWWWWAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

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