What rust free floors look like

[Firebirdjones]

I've seen alot of pictures of blazers on here that are pretty rusty, I envy those with enough ambition to bring them back from the dead.

I Thought those might appreciate what rust free floors look like from Arizona

I pulled the interior today for new seat covers and fresh carpet and snapped a few pics of what was hiding underneath. None of this stuff had been removed before, it was nice to see all the foam and black matting still in place.

Interestingly when I pulled the roll bar, it has what appears to be a part number or description of sorts that was sprayed on with a template. Couldn't see it in the truck as it's right on top against the roof.
Roll bar comes out by the way,,,,without removing the top. It pushes forward and slides right out the passenger door. No sweat

[Firebirdjones]

Oh by the way, could someone enlighten me on the long spring that attaches to the floor behind the driver seat??

I remember this may have held some of the jack equipment but I cannot recall what went there or how it was oriented. If anyone has a picture that would be helpfull.

I am also reinstalling the spare tire mount behind the rear seat. The 4 bolts are still in the floor and self explainatory, but I'm puzzled with a pair of smaller bolts that are side by side and place in the middle of the tire holder, close to the rear seat. I'm pretty sure they are original as they have some of the old carpet pinned underneath of them.
I'm thinking maybe it held another bracket to secure the jack??? Just a guess. I can snap a pic of them if it helps. Thanks.

[1sik52]

Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

Oh by the way, could someone enlighten me on the long spring that attaches to the floor behind the driver seat??

I remember this may have held some of the jack equipment but I cannot recall what went there or how it was oriented. If anyone has a picture that would be helpfull.

I am also reinstalling the spare tire mount behind the rear seat. The 4 bolts are still in the floor and self explainatory, but I'm puzzled with a pair of smaller bolts that are side by side and place in the middle of the tire holder, close to the rear seat. I'm pretty sure they are original as they have some of the old carpet pinned underneath of them.
I'm thinking maybe it held another bracket to secure the jack??? Just a guess. I can snap a pic of them if it helps. Thanks.

Yes, it held the jack

[Firebirdjones]

Originally Posted by 1sik52

Yes, it held the jack

Which??? The spring behind the seat or the pair of extra bolts under the spare tire holder??

The only thing that was with the spring was a long foldable jack handle that opens up to about 3 feet in length,,,,and it wasn't really installed back there properly, rattled around and what not.

Have any pics of how this is supposed to be installed??

[Thealien]

Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

Which??? The spring behind the seat or the pair of extra bolts under the spare tire holder??

The only thing that was with the spring was a long foldable jack handle that opens up to about 3 feet in length,,,,and it wasn't really installed back there properly, rattled around and what not.

Have any pics of how this is supposed to be installed??

Spring behind the seat holds the handle and tire iron. It is not perfect but holds it OK, I am using it in mine. The jack mounts under the spare tire carrier with another small plate with another spring

[Shock_Me]

wow, I've never seen an actual Hickey Enterprises stamped roll bar!
Very nice.
Floors look brand new too!

[Firebirdjones]

Originally Posted by Shock_Me

wow, I've never seen an actual Hickey Enterprises stamped roll bar!
Very nice.
Floors look brand new too!

Ya I was a bit shocked myself. Now I'm torn on how I want to paint the darn thing I may mask that off and save it, (it can't be seen with the top on anyway) and just paint the rest to match the interior.

[Firebirdjones]

Originally Posted by Thealien

Spring behind the seat holds the handle and tire iron. It is not perfect but holds it OK, I am using it in mine. The jack mounts under the spare tire carrier with another small plate with another spring

Well crap. I have no idea how to orient both the jack handle and the tire iron. I need a manual in the worst way

I was afraid I would hear what you are telling me about the jack under the spare tire carrier. Because now that means I have to go on the hunt for a small plate with another spring for that stupid thing
And I have no idea what I'm looking for. Anyone have a picture???

[Thealien]

HERE YOU ARE

Not sure why I am helping you out after rubbing our noses in your rust free floors!!

[Custom 68]

you better check the date on you camera, I bet those date back to the 70's .
That would be nice to see...

[Thealien]

BEEN THERE DONE THAT BTW

All this stuff is here for the asking

[Firebirdjones]

Originally Posted by Thealien

HERE YOU ARE

Not sure why I am helping you out after rubbing our noses in your rust free floors!!

Holy moly,,,,thats alot of little pieces. That's going to be like finding a needle in a hay stack. Oh well, the hunt begins. Thanks for the picture.

Oh, no rubbing intended. I've been there. Got sick of rusty cars 25 years ago. Been buying stuff in the desert ever since

[Jtrux]

WOW, thanks for making my blazer look like absolute garbage...just kidding. Your blazer looks good, envious for sure. I can't wait to make mine rust free then i'll show you! You might ask 72LEVI about the orientation of the jack near the spare carrier because his is still in place.

[Thealien]

Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

Holy moly,,,,thats alot of little pieces. That's going to be like finding a needle in a hay stack. Oh well, the hunt begins. Thanks for the picture.

Oh, no rubbing intended. I've been there. Got sick of rusty cars 25 years ago. Been buying stuff in the desert ever since

Check my second link. You only need the two pieces for the jack

[Firebirdjones]

Originally Posted by Thealien

BEEN THERE DONE THAT BTW

All this stuff is here for the asking

Thanks for the pictures. That jack sticker fell off my tub years ago.
On the jack instructions it's very hard to tell just exactly how the tire iron is oriented. Very easy to make out the jack handle though.
There is also a small hook behind the front seat, just about in the middle of the spring, that is bolted to the floor. I'm sure that's for something, but what I don't know.
I'm going to have to find that bracket and spring for the jack itself, it appears that's all I'm missing. I have everything else.

[Firebirdjones]

Originally Posted by Custom 68

you better check the date on you camera, I bet those date back to the 70's .
That would be nice to see...

[Firebirdjones]

Originally Posted by Thealien

Check my second link. You only need the two pieces for the jack

Yes sir I did. That makes more sense to me now. Thanks.

I just have to find that little bracket and the spring and I'll be set.

[Thealien]

I found mine right here

[Firebirdjones]

Originally Posted by Thealien

I found mine right here

You mean in a forsale section on this site??

I have a hard time navigating but I'll fish around and see. I'm not that much of a computer guru

[69-72]

I honestly thought I was looking at my own pictures when I first opened this thread. Mine are completely rust free too.

Freaky

[1sik52]

Moderators need to Ban this guy!

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Ban both of them shoot man where did all these blazers come from with the no rust option........ = )

[69-72]

Mine came form Washington State, Now it is in Snow country and I occasionally drive it in on the winter too. Maybe they put something special in this shade of Orange paint that repels the rust.

[Firebirdjones]

The good ole' desert Southwest
It's hard on the paint and plastic but that's the easy stuff to replace

Got the rollbar painted and the carpet installed today. Not completely happy with the quality of the carpet kit, but it is what it is.

Tomorrow I tackle the seat covers.

[Firebirdjones]

Originally Posted by 69-72

Mine came form Washington State, Now it is in Snow country and I occasionally drive it in on the winter too. Maybe they put something special in this shade of Orange paint that repels the rust.

Nice, I bought my 79 1 ton 454 pickup from Battleground, Washington years ago. It's also a rust free original paint truck. Whats nice about that area, although it rains alot, cars generally stay rust free and the cloudy days help to preserve the paint and plastic parts. So generally interiors are near mint, like my truck.
Unlike Arizona where the sun shines 360 days a year